The 13 Best Things to Do This Week in Shanghai

By Sarah Forman, November 3, 2018

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That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week.


Nov 6: Melbourne Cup Seafood Luncheon

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Photo courtesy of the promoter.

It's time to get your hats out, as Tuesday, November 6 sees Australia's most prestigious annual Thoroughbred horse race, the Melbourne Cup. In honor of the thunder of hooves on fresh turf, Hooked is hosting a Melbourne Cup Seafood Luncheon, with RMB588 securing you a three-course seafood meal with free-flow Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, wine, beer, gin and tonics and vodka mixers. The big race will be shown on the big screen, and wear a hat for entry into a sweepstake and your chance to win an RMB1,000 Hooked Voucher.

Nov 6, 11am-3pm, RMB588-2,999. Hooked, see event listingbuy tickets.


Nov 7: Oddisee

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Photo courtesy of 247tickets.

DC native, rapper and producer Oddisee has caught the eye of Time, NPR and Stereogum. With heavy jazz and soul influences, he's consistently been putting out diverse albums with complex narratives and stomach settling beats. There's a reason he's performed alongside Kendrick Lamar and Herbie Hancock.

Nov 7, 8pm, RMB240 pre sale, RMB300 door. Mao Livehouse, see event listing, buy tickets.


Nov 8-11: Art021

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Photo courtesy of the promoter.

Founded in 2013, ART021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair is a sanctioned project of the Shanghai International Arts Festival. ART021 brings together the top galleries, institutions, artists and their works from around the world, aiming at building a platform for galleries, institutions, collectors and sponsors. Focusing on local resources while adopting a global perspective, ART021 strives for excellence, professionalism and a high level of quality.

Nov 8-11, see listing for hours. Shanghai Exhibition Center, see event listing


Nov 8-11: West Bund Art and Design Fair

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Photo courtesy of West Bund Art and Design Fair.

Now in its fifth edition, West Bund Art & Design is taking place from November 8 to 11, 2018, in Hall A of the West Bund Art Center and the newly constructed adjacent Hall N. This year the total exhibition space exceeds 20,000 square meters with more than 110 leading international galleries from 43 cities across Asia, Europe, North America and South America presenting the highest caliber of contemporary art. 

Nov 8-11, see listing for details. Longteng Avenue, see event listing.


Nov 8: Festivus with Lydmor, Prep and Blue Hawaii

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Photo courtesy of the promoter.

The annual Spectacles of Sound Festivus is back again, and this time, they're taking over Yuyintang Park for a night with sets by PREP, Blue Hawaii and Lydmor.

Nov 8, 8pm, RMB 150 pre sale, RMB200 door. Yuyintang Park, see event listing.


Nov 8: Spectrum

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Flyer courtesy of Dada.

Creatures of the night - Dada is keeping its doors open, just for you. You can dance, you can drink, you can be merry and live that life you've been living ever since you touched down. Just better to carry your passports with you this week for stress-free sloppiness.

Nov 8, 9pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing.


Nov 9: Alter x Fort Romeau

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Flyer courtesy of the promoter.

Alter's bringing their rooftop parties indoors. The location? It's a secret! Add them on WeChat to fingure it out, but rest assured you'll have plenty to keep you busy this weekend.

Nov 9, 10pm, RMB120. See event listing.


Nov 9: Arnaud Rebotini

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Flyer courtesy of Mao Livehouse.

French author, composer and producer Arnaud Rebotini is playing a set of downtempo electronic music. Having founded Black Strone Records in 2011, he's been a significant player in France for a while now.

Nov 9, 10pm, RMB80 pre sale, RMB100 door. Mao Livehouse, see event listing.


Nov 9-11: Shanghai International Children's Book Fair

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Photo courtesy of the promoter.

Gathering nearly 300 publishers, writers and illustrators from over 50 nationalities, the approaching China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair is an epic event any bookworm should not miss. The fair will present more than 60,000 new books from 50 countries and regions for kids and adults alike to immerse in the world of reading. In addition, there are a range of activities including lectures, exhibitions and workshops to inspire your little one’s interest in literature.

Nov 9-11, 9am, RMB50-98. Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, see event listingbuy tickets.


Nov 10: Community Center Shanghai Gala

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Flyer courtesy of the promoter.

Community Center Shanghai is hosting its 20th anniversary with a masquerade party. Set within the prestigious Grand Hyatt Hotel, this is a great opportunity to enjoy an evening of glamor and celebrate a community organization which has helped countless expats settle in Shanghai through the years.

Nov 10, 6pm, RMB900. Grand Hyatt Shanghai, see event listing.


Nov 10 and 17: ABBA Tribute Show

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Flyer courtesy of The Pearl.

The Pearl is bringing back one of the world’s favorite bands – ABBA! This tribute concert will catalogue all of the Swedish sensation’s greatest hits (which is practically every song they ever wrote). Disco, dance and bell bottom jumpsuits, this is going to be one for the books.

Nov 10 and 17, 10pm, RMB180-220. The Pearl, see event listingbuy tickets.


Nov 10: Not a Single Break!

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Flyer courtesy of the promoter.

My Chemical Romance meets the Foo Fighters and 30 Seconds to Mars with Not a Single Break! at Harley’s Underground. This free show should be a riot, so suit up kids.

Nov 10, 10pm. Harley's Underground, see event listing.


Nov 13: Rhye

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Photo courtesy of the promoter.

From their ambiguous start, made even more ambiguous by the androgynous and illusive vocals of lead singer Mike Milosh, Rhye captivated listeners with their subdued R&B-influenced pop. Though it's technically early next week, you should snag your tickets while you still can and we expect them to be gone by next Monday.

Nov 13, 9pm, 350 pre sale, RMB450 door. Modern Sky Lab, see event listingbuy tickets.


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