That's Shanghai takes a look at the best parties of the week.
Sep 20: B-Kut
Flyer courtesy of Le Baron.
More straight hip hop from Le Baron. Based here in China, B-Kut's probably one of the only DJs playing the genre (RIP Monkey) - as always, best to head before midnight if you haven't booked a table. No shorts, boys.
Sep 20, 10pm, no cover. Le Baron, see event listing.
Sep 20: A$AP TyY
Flyer courtesy of the promoter.
The A$AP mob are back again - this time with TyY here to leave his mark on this city. This Harlem native drives an ATV around the city streets, and now he's bringing his bad ass boyishness to Arkham for a hip hop set that'll have you leaving covered in sweat.
Sep 20, 10pm, RMB200 door. Arkham, see event listing.
Sep 21: Martin Garrix
Photo courtesy of 247tickets.
This 22-year-old DJ has a net worth of 22 million dollars. That's a million dollars for every year of his life. The DJ and producer has taken every major stage in the last few years - from Ultra to Creamfields to Coachella - and with blowout tracks like "Scared to be Lonely", we can only assume that his set's going to be a good one.
Sep 21, 10pm, RMB380. MYST, see event listing, buy tickets.
Sep 21: Tiësto
Photo courtesy of 247tickets.
EDM fans will have a tough choice to make this Friday. Tiësto is a legend, having been making music for over 20 years. He's considered the Godfather of the genre by many, and has worked with artists like Tegan & Sarah, Calvin Harris, Nelly Furtado and a whole lot more.
Sep 21, 10pm, RMB380-480. TAXX, see event listing, buy tickets.
Sep 21: China Social Club
Flyer courtesy of Dada.
Disco not disco! Breaks! House, new beat and techno, oh my! Frau and PCJ from China Social Club are back from Europe with a new rolidex of tracks, so roll on over to Dada for a little of this n' that.
Sep 21, 10pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing.
Sep 21: Mr. Williamz
Photo courtesy of the promoter.
Internationally acclaimed reggae artist Mr. Williamz is coming to Shanghai. We're talkin' dance hall, drum n' bass, anthems and good times. He's got a host of local DJs supporting him, so come on out to West Bund if you're lookin' for something different than your average weekend night,
Sep 21, 10pm, RMB100. Lofas, see event listing.
Sep 21: Anty Flex & Jeff Chong
Flyer courtesy of Celia.
Late night techno waits for you at Celia. They only place in the city open until 10am, you've always got somewhere to go when these guys are up and running. Jeff Chong and Anty Flex behind the decks on Friday night, so stumble on over and don't let a little sunlight scare you off.
Sep 21, 1am, RMB100 includes one drink. Celia, see event listing.
Sep 21: Teenage Kicks at Specters
Flyer courtesy of Specters.
Shanghai's favorite dive bar is doing it again. Get ready for a messy night of Aretha, The Black Lips, Buddy Holly and more. Rock, punk, soul and Beer Lao are at the ready, with Murphy's on tap and dangerously cheap shots all night long. Sacco from Uptown Records N' Beer is playing alongside tall guy and man of local importance Morgan Short. They've also got a soul night on Saturday.
Sep 21, 9pm, no cover. Specters, see event listing.
Sep 22: Shanghai Soul Club
Flyer courtesy of Specters.
...and here is the poster for said soul night. All vinyl, all Motown, dancehall, girl groups, the works here. They even move the furniture.
Sep 22, 9pm, no cover. Specters, see event listing.
Sep 22: Taste of Music at Dada
Flyer courtesy of Dada.
There'll be a smorgasbord of sound at Dada this weekend, introducing the platform "Taste of Music". This weekend they've got DJs KayTV, Man Alice (ON, Way out East), Jun D.F.J., Kenanjun, Saucy, TAXI and ; c, a creative coding and interactive art team. We hear you might even be able to buy some stuff.
Sep 22, 10pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing.
Sep 22: #BLESSED
Flyer courtesy of the promoter.
If you haven't checked out the former home of Tour yet (in United Valley), here's a good reason to. The bar upstairs still sports its refreshing outdoor seating, and what used to be the Magnolia Room is now a hotline bling-styled dance space. This weekend you can catch DJ duo MLE & OLSEN and special guest of the night DJ SCHAFF.
Sep 22, 10pm, no cover. Below, see event listing.
Sep 22: HERD at The Mansion
Flyer courtesy of The Mansion.
Fancy dressing up like a sheep? Or a shepherd? Well you're in luck, because HERD is throwing their first party at that big ol' house in Changning. The three best dressed will win full passes for eMIDI Festival, and they'll be playing undergroung house music all night.
Sep 22, 10pm, RMB100 includes five drinks. Yes, five. The Mansion, see event listing.
Sep 22: Chewie and Terence C
Flyer courtesy of Celia.
Sleep is for the week. And the weak. Why not go listen to Chewie and Terence C instead? Go get yo' unsst on.
Sep 22, 1am, RMB100 includes one drink. Celia, see event listing.
Sep 22-23: JZ Festival
Photo courtesy of JZ Festival.
The biggest and bluesiest jazz festival in Shanghai is back again with some impressive names like Branford Marsalis Quartet and The Original Gypsies as part of its diverse and impressive lineup that'll turn any pair of sneakers into dancing shoes. As plenty of family-friendly activities are available, it's a great way for music lovers of any age to spend a day outdoors. Children under 1.3 meters in height are free.
Sep 22-23. CAMP 3399, see event listing, buy tickets.
Sep 23: Ozone's '80s Disco Party
Flyer courtesy of Dada.
Flying in from San Francisco, DJ Ozone has brought his records with him for an OG vinyl set. Eighties synth-pop, Italo disco, post-punk, old school hip hop and electro, he's got it all. And he lets the songs play through. Like, the whole song. No remixing. Just good music and lots of dancing. What a time to be alive.
Sep 23, 9pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing.
Sep 23: Kap G
Flyer courtesy of Le Baron.
Member of XXL's Freshman Class, one of Billboard's "10 Hottest MCs of Latin Descent in Hip Hop Today" and star of several Sprite commercials (alongside Vince Staples, Lil Yachty and a crew of other hip hop artists), Kap G at Le Baron is going to be another one for the books. Seriously, they're stepping up to fill the hip hop hole in the scene. We, for one, are greatful.
Sep 23, 10pm, no cover. Le Baron, see event listing.
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