Here's your chance to win tickets to Shanghai International Beer Festival, Joyce DiDonato, Black is the Color of My Voice, and plenty more. Remember to include your name, phone number and mailing address when entering.
Merchant of Venice
It’s been a decade since British group TNT Theatre first came to China and they’ve firmly established themselves as one of the trusted names on stage. Best known for their takes on the classics, they’ll be bringing this renowned comedy from The Bard to the historic Lyceum Theatre. The show will be performed in English with Chinese subtitles displayed on screens to the side. We have a pair of tickets to give away:. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Merchant of Venice' by Apr 29 for your chance to win.
// May 1-3, 7.30pm (and 2pm on May 3), RMB80-380. Lyceum Theatre, tickets.
Farewell Dear Ghost
The Austrian indie group has topped their country’s alternative radio charts with hits like ‘Fire.’ They’ve been touring relentlessly lately and will make their Mainland debut. For your chance to win, e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Farewell Dear Ghost' by April 29.
// May 2, 10-11.30pm, RMB50. Yuyintang.
Skinnerbox
The duo cut their teeth in Berlin’s neo-hippie rave scene creating futuristic techno. They’ve released a couple of live instruments with Ableton. We’re giving away a pair of tickets. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com by Apr 29 with the subject ‘Skinnerbox’ for your chance to win.
// May 2, 10.30pm-late, RMB100 with two drinks (free entry before midnight). Lola.
Fight Club
Image by Sigourney Chin.
Fueled by a desire to bring “men back to the theater, while exploring masculinity in a world of metrosexuals and very strong women,” Urban Aphrodite is adapting Fight Club for the stage. Inspired by Punk Drunk Theatre’s Sleep No More, the immersive show brings viewers to the world of Project Mayhem, taking over Arkham during its run. Check out our video preview of the show. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Fight Club' by Apr 29 for your chance to win.
// May 2-7, 8-11pm (show starts at 9pm), RMB200-220. Arkham, tickets.
Guozhou Shanghai International Beer Festival
More than 200 beer brands from 26 countries and Shanghai favorites like DJ B-Kut, DJ Verse@ille and Skinny Brown take over Wharf 1846. We have pairs of tickets to give away. For your chance to win, simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Shanghai International Beer Festival’ by May 6.
// May 7-10, 6pm-midnight (Thu-Fri), 2pm-midnight (Sat-Sun), RMB50 per day. Wharf 1846.
Black is the Color of My Voice
Apphia Campbell’s Nina Simone inspired one-woman show is a true Shanghai stage success story. Perhaps too much so. With a UK tour set to start at the end of the month, Campbell is about to move her base from our fair city to Edinburgh. However, she’s giving us one last run through of her hit show. Black is the Color of My Voice will run on May 7-8 and 10, with a May 9 concert featuring the talented singer performing some originals and a few of her favorite songs. Get your tickets quick as it will sell out. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Black is the Color of My Voice’ by May 6 for your chance to win. For more, check out our interview with Campbell in the upcoming issue of That’s Shanghai.
// May 7-10, 8pm-late, RMB200-250. On Stage, tickets.
Joyce DiDonato
The Grammy award winning mezo soprano brings her Drama Queens tour to Shanghai Grand Theatre. The Gramophone Award winner for Best Artist performs a program of 17th and 18th century arias fit for royalty, highlighting her versatility and incredible voice. We’re giving away a pair of tickets to the show. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Joyce DiDonato’ by May 6 for your chance to win.
// May 8, 7.30pm, RMB160-1,080. Shanghai Grand Theatre, tickets.
DJ Sliink
Yeti presents the pioneer of Jersey Club. With releases on esteemed labels like Fools Gold and Mad Decent, the Newark talent incorporates aggressive uptempo rhythms with soothing pop and R&B, for an irresistable hybrid dance mix. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘DJ Sliink’ by May 6 for your chance to win.
// May 8, 10pm-late, RMB100. Arkham.
Tom Rhodes
Standup comedy is full of second acts and few has been as glorious as Tom Rhodes. The formerly long-haired comic crashed and burned in the 1990s alongside his NBC sitcom but has reinvented himself as a trail-blazing traveling comic. He returns to Shanghai for the fifth time after a triumphant year that includes prestigious performances at London’s SOHO Theatre and an appearance on IFC’s Comedy Bang! Bang!. Despite having a book and a Netflix comedy hour special on the way, Rhodes is taking time for a three-city jaunt across China. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Tom Rhodes’ by May 6 for your chance to win. For more, Tom Rhodes, check out our interview with him in the upcoming issue of That’s Shanghai.
// May 8-9, 8pm, RMB170-200. The Camel, tickets.
Lit City Rave
Image by Benjamin Alexander Huseby.
J-Cush returns to the scene of the crime where he tore the minds of the crowd at last year’s party at The Shelter. In addition to releasing records by modern cutting-edge artists like DJ Rashad and DJ Spinn, the Lit City boss is one-fourth of the Future Brown supergroup that includes forward-thinking peers Fatima Al Qadiri and Nguzunguzu. He’ll be supported by the label’s latest prodigy Drippin, Subculture Shanghai boss Howell and guests. We have a pair of tickets to give away. For your chance to win, e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Lit City Rave’ by May 6 for your chance to win.
// May 9, 10pm-late, RMB80. The Shelter.
Mary Ocher and Guren
The Moscow-born singer-songwriter’s most recent album was produced by the honorable King Khan. Expect a show to walk on the wild side of psych-rock with support from Mongolia favorites Guren. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Mary Ocher’ by May 6 for your chance to win.
// May 10, 10pm-late, RMB60. Yuyintang.
Troyboi
1LVSH brings in one of South East London’s most closely guarded secrets for his China debut. He’s collaborated with the likes of ILoveMakonnen Flosstradamus and Diplo. Expect heavy bass, trap, 808s, hip hop and a crazy crowd. Conrank, Cavia and Yeti B supports. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Troyboi’ by May 13 for your chance to win.
// May 15, 10pm-late, RMB60-100. Arkham.
Alex Flatner
The Berlin underground veteran oversees successful labels Gedankensport and Circle Music while producing avant-garde hits like ‘Oriental Dreams’ and ‘Perfect Circles.’ We have a pair of tickets to give away. E-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Alex Flatner’ by May 13 for your chance to win.
// May 16, 10.30pm-late, RMB100 with two drinks (free entry before midnight). Lola.
FM94.7 Music Festival
This celebration of “admiring blossoms, appreciating music and enjoying life,” enters its third year. Make the trip to Songjiang and enjoy beautiful sounds at picturesque Chenshan Botanical Gardens – the city’s largest green space. The small stage will spotlight traditional nomadic music from Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Tuva. The big stage will feature majestic performances of Chinese and Western choral classics on Saturday. Award-winning cellist Mischa Maisky, world renowned conductor Jonathan Nott and the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra take over on Sunday. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘FM94.7 Music Festival’ by May 13 for your chance to win.
// May 16-17, RMB150-260. Chenshan Botanical Garden, tickets.
Shanghai Comic Con
After packing in over 151,000 people at last year’s New York Comic Con (pictured above), which surpassed San Diego Comic-Con as the world’s largest, organizers Reed Pop are adding China to their global collection of pop culture conventions. They’re expecting 10,000-15,000 per day at the inaugural Shanghai Comic Con which features special guests like Gotham’s Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor) and Fast and Furious 6 villain Luke Pace, cosplay stars LeeAnna Vamp and acclaimed comic artists like Billy Tan (Green Lantern, X-Men). They’ll be cosplay competitions, special exhibitions devoted to the upcoming BBC adaptation of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norwell and the 30th Anniversary of Japanese toy company Robotech, and plenty of opportunities to pick up the latest comic titles and merchandise.
// May 16-17, 9am-7pm, RMB180-600. Shanghai Convention and Exhibition Center, tickets.
Owl City
Adam Young brings his wildly popular electro-pop project Owl City to China for the third time. His last two shows in Shanghai in sold out and he tells us the live version of the group is a more rockish experience from the records. Check out our feature on Owl City and how Adam Young rode social media to pop stardom in the upcoming issue of That’s Shanghai. We’re giving away a pair of tickets to the show on WeChat. For your chance to win, add Thats_Shanghai or scan the QR code.
// May 16-17, 8pm, RMB480. The Mixing Room, tickets.
Correr O Fado
Quorum Ballet has been lauded as the Best Contemporary Dance Group in Portugal and continue to innovate, bringing modern dance and traditional Fado together in this breathtaking show. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Quorum Ballet’ by May 13 for your chance to win.
// May 16-17, 7-9pm, RMB180-580. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, tickets. See event listing.
Squarepusher
S.T.D. brings in the seminal producer who alongside peers like Aphex Twin and Autechre shaped the sound of intelligent dance music (IDM). In a brilliant career, Squarepusher has pushed the boundaries of acid house, drum and bass and improvisational electro-jazz. He’s still going strong, releasing his 14th studio album Damongen Furies last month. His frantic live show will see him rocking out on his bass and other instruments complemented by stunning visuals. R3, Downstate and LON supports. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Squarepusher’ by May 13 for your chance to win.
// May 19, 10pm-late, RMB150-200. Arkham, tickets.
Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling
One of the world’s largest independent pro wrestling companies takes over Shanghai Grand Stage. Former Olympic gold medalist and WWE stalwart Kurt Angle currently holds the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and the Nashville company boasts other big names like Jeff Hardy and Bobby Lashley on their roster. We’re giving away a pair of tickets away on WeChat. For your chance to win, add Thats_Shanghai or scan the QR code.
// May 22, 7.30pm, RMB200-1,280. Shanghai Grand Stage, tickets.
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