That's Shanghai takes a look at the best nightlife events on this weekend:
Oct 31: Thriller Halloween Party
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Something evil’s lurking in the dark at The Pearl on October 31! Relive the iconic dances of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ music video at this haunted Halloween bash. There will also be free face painting and prizes for the best costumes.
Oct 31, 9.30pm; RMB100 (presale), RMB120 (at the door). The Pearl. See event listing. Tickets.
Oct 31: Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening
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Shanghai's favorite maximum rock 'n' roll dive bar is busting out the big screen for a showing of a Halloween cult classic: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. If you were at this shaker last year, you know this is one not to miss! Don't dream it! Be it! Come dressed up as your favorite character from the film!
Oct 31, 10pm; no cover. Specters. See event listing.
Oct 31: Rollerween Party
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Join RIINK's Rollerween party, where there will be fun and endless treats. Ticket price includes one drink plus skate rental from 3pm-1am, if you show the flyers. DJ IKUIKU will be on deck pumping out the best rolling tunes in town. Show up in a fun costume and get a free shot!
Oct 31, 6pm; RMB83 with poster. RIINK. See event listing.
Nov 1: Cosign Special: Elise / Provoda / Zorimira
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Originally from France, Elise has lived in Shanghai for five years. With a decade of experience under her belt, Elise has an eclectic taste and is unafraid of drastic BPM and genre shifts, masterfully oscillating between UK techno, electro, ghetto house, jungle and more. Desk jockey by day and disk jockey by night, Provoda is the name to remember for those who are sick of "see and be seen" nightlife events and flat formulaic cliche sounds.
Nov 1, 10pm; RMB30 presale, RMB50 door. ALL Club. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 1: Jack 4 Jack
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Jack 4 Jack is a monthly gathering of Shanghai heads who love true house music. What is true house music? "True house music consists of four main ingredients. A cup of spirituality, a tablespoon of love, a dash of togetherness, and a pinch of soul-penetrating beats." There is a place for everyone in this House. Six residents viciously throw down at the night: MEDUSA's Michael Cignarale, Ran Groove's JRG, Finascia, Codevan, Neho and Mau Mau.
Nov 1, 10pm; RMB50 before 11pm, RMB80 after. Elevator. See event listing.
Nov 1: Joker Halloween Party
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Wishing you could catch Joaquin Phoenix’ critically acclaimed performance in Joker in Chinese cinemas? Sufficed to say, we don't think it’s going to happen any time soon, but Bohemia are throwing this Marvel-themed Halloween party in celebration of the famously deranged baddie.
Nov 1, 8pm; RMB100 incl. two drinks. Bohemia. See event listing.
Nov 1: G42 presents: Too Spicy Party
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G42 is the highway that connects Shanghai and Chengdu and a code that implicates the communication and exchange between Chengdu and Shanghai’s musical talents. After four years of new projects and moving between cities, G42 is ready for a new start – Let's Be Real Spicy! This event features DJs Cice, Miia and Temple Rat
Nov 1, 9pm; no cover. Dada. See event listing.
Nov 1: Dizkar
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Fan of oolong tea and mellow, sweet vibes, hip hop producer Dizkar is taking to the stage at Lofas this weekend. The Kunming musician released his new album Search for Nothing in October, featuring appearances from the likes of Illa J.
Nov 1, 8.30pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 door. Lofas. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 2: BUDX Freak Out Halloween Warehouse Rave Shanghai
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If you’re looking for a real rager in Shanghai this weekend, BUDX Freak Out 2019 is the party for you. That’s right, China’s biggest Halloween warehouse rave is back! The fifth annual Halloween bash welcomes all you ravers, party people and freaks to their Evil Circus. Just like every year, there will be an action packed lineup of DJs and rappers like Herobust, Svdden Death, K?D, ATLiens and Fat Nick. But wait, there’s more. In line with the evil circus theme, there will be all sorts of games, monsters and more to keep the party going into the wee hours.
Nov 2, 7pm; RMB300. That's Territory. See event listing. Tickets.
Nov 2-3: Johnny O’Neal Trio
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After 40-plus years as a professional pianist, vocalist and entertainer, Johnny O’Neal has earned the title of 'master' with fellow musicians and audiences around the world. Highlights of his awe-inspiring career include stints with Ray Brown, Milt Jackson and Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, as well as a Carnegie Hall debut in 1985 on solo piano opening for Oscar Peterson and induction into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1998.
Nov 2-3, 6pm, 9.30pm (Nov2), 5pm (Nov 3); RMB220-400. Blue Note Shanghai. See event listing. Tickets.
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