That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week.
Until Jul 22: Kinky Boots
With a book by Broadway royalty Harvey Fierstein and a score from 80s rock goddess Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots tell the inspiring true story of a struggling shoemaker in the UK who teams up with a drag queen to invent a new kind of stiletto. Don't miss this jubilant musical about friendship and breaking stereotypes.
Daily until Jul 22, 7.30pm, additional performance at 2pm on weekends, RMB180-980. SAIC Shanghai Culture Square, see event listing, buy tickets.
Jul 18: Carl Barât
Carl Barât of UK garage rockers The Libertines arrives in Shanghai for a tour with his new band, Carl Barât & the Jackals. Catch some of the guitarist-vocalist's solo material and see what he's been up to since The Libertines' high profile dissolution at Modern Sky. Check out our interview with Barât here.
Jul 18, 8.30pm, RMB330 presale, RMB400 door. Modern Sky Lab, see event listing.
Jul 20-22: Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny
Staged by the Mermaid Theatre from Nova Scotia, this kid-friendly show brings to life two iconic bedtime stories. Told via adorable bunny puppets, Good Night Moon's celebration of bedtime rituals and The Runaway Bunny's tale of motherly love will soothe and delight little ones and adults alike.
Jul 20-22, English versions: Sat Jul 21, 2.30pm or Sun Jul 22, 10.30am. Chinese versions: Fri Jul 20, 7.30pm, RMB180-480. Shanghai Children's Art Theatre, see event listing, buy tickets.
Jul 21: Hologram Dreams
For the latest Hologram Dreams party at Dada, DJs Finascia and Heatwolves take you on a journey through 'city-pop,' Italo, disco, Cantopop, club trax and more with rare anime visuals.
Jul 21, 9pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing.
Jul 21: Dragon Fighting Championship
The latest installment of Dragon Fighting Championship, which launched two years ago, goes down this weekend at Baoshan Sports Center. Russia’s Romanchuk Mikhail and China's Kong Handong, Ding Miao, Wang Anying and Meng Bo are confirmed to be fighting, while Russian MMA Union president Fedor Emelianenko and American MMA fighter Josh Barnett are attending as guests.
Jul 21, 7pm, RMB360-1,980. Baoshan Sports Center, see event listing, buy tickets.
Jul 21: Summer Splash
This Hawaiian-themed pool party offers up a day of fun in the sun with beer pong tables, Hawaiian games, BBQ and music all day. The cover price includes two drinks, a spot on a bus from downtown to the party, and free entrance to the afterparty at UNICO.
Jul 21, 1-9pm, RMB188. Shoushan Wealth Club, see event listing.
Jul 21-22: Sweet Mandarin
This true story by playwright and chef Helen Tse chronicles three generations of the women in her family between Guangzhou, Hong Kong and England. Tse brings to life history via food as she tells the story of how she became a chef. The performance is in Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles.
Jul 21-22, 2pm, additional performance at 7.30pm on Jul 21, RMB80-280. 1862 Theatre, see event listing, buy tickets.
Jul 21 - Aug 12: The Common Store Pop-Up
Common
Rare, which has been hosting creative markets in Shanghai since
December 2016, launches a 3-week pop-up stores at Rockbund beginning
this weekend. In addition to a wide selection of clothing, accessories,
home goods, skincare and independent magazines, Grooow Juices and ice
cream sandwiches from PÂTE are also on offer throughout the store's run.
Jul 21- Aug 12, 11am-7.30pm, no cover. Rm 104, 169 Yuanmingyuan Lu, Rockbund, see event listing.
Jul 21: Snap! Party Cruise
Snap! queer party series is on a boat for their latest event. Cruise with them along the Huangpu, watch the sun set and dance to summer beats from Heatwolves of Love Bang. After-party to follow at Daliah.
Jul 22, 3pm, RMB200. Dock 16, Section 1, Shiliupu Marina, see event listing.
Jul 22: Brasil in Trio
Zilong Brazil, a new promotion company from Ale Amazonia of Shanghai Punk band Dirty Fingers, holds their first tour with bossa nova group Brasil in Trio. Active since 2007, they have an innovative take on traditional Brazilian genres like Choro, Samba, Maxixe, Maracatu, and Bossa-Nova. Additional performances on July 24 at Shake Club and July 25 at Coffee Coneo.
Jul 22, 9pm, RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. Yuyintang, see event listing.
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