August is here and it's still pretty damn warm outside. There are loads of ways to enjoy the summer without overheating. As far as this week is concerned there is plenty going on. See below for our full list of picks.
Food and Drink
elEfante Dumbo Truck pop-up
elEfante welcomes Peruvian chef Eduardo Vargas (Colca, Azul) to the Dumbo Truck for its monthly guest chef brunch.
elEfante 20 Donghu Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu. Sat 12-Sun 13. 11.30am. 250RMB.
Double Decker Bus Party
Join the Booze Cruise Tour around Shanghai on Saturday with visits to the Bund and Lujiazui. Starting at The Rooster and ending at El Santo, ticket purchase includes free shots and drink specials at both venues, with free flow beer and mixed drinks during the four hour bus tour. Follow the TheBeardedBear胡子熊 on WeChat for tickets.
The Rooster 455 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu, Jingan district. Sat 12. 6pm. 250RMB.
Music
Gnash
Singer, lo-fi rapper and DJ/model Gnash has, in the words of Vogue been 'accruing the type of digital currency that could easily rival a Kate Perry or Lady Gaga' in the last few months. He might not be playing venues the size of Yuyintang for long, so if you're a fan of his global hit 'I Love U, I Hate U' check him out in an intimate setting while you still can.
Yuyintang 851 Kaixuan Lu, near Yanan Xi Lu. Tue 8. 8.30pm. 180RMB.
NOIShanghai LXXXIV
The latest outing for Torturing Nurse’s long-running noise and experimental sound showcase presents a feast of alternative, interesting artists with Bai Mengwei (Mirrors’ Da Bai), Katy Roseland, Acid Gua Gua, Zhu Songjie and more, plus an afterparty with Hyph11EE, DJ Awu and bREAKtHEdOLL.
Chair Club Building 12, 555 Haifang Lu, near Yuyao Lu, Jingan district. Fri 11. 9pm. 80RMB.
DYGL + ミツメ (Mitsume)
A Japanese indie-rock doubleheader as DYGL (pronounced Day Glo, naturally) join Mitsume at MAO. The former played Fuji Rock this year and have a sound that contains nods to The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys and The Libertines. The latter play tunes with a slightly sweeter edge to them. The two together ought to prove a popular combo.
Mao Livehouse 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, near Jianguo Zhong Lu, Huangpu district. Fri 11. 8.30pm. 280RMB; 200RMB (presale).
Shanghai Calling Vol 1
Excellent psychedelic-tinged post-punks Dream Can join Shanghai post-rock stalwarts 21 Grams, plus The Harridans and Macondø for a night of local music at YYT.
Yuyintang 851 Kaixuan Lu, near Yanan Xi Lu, Changning district. Sat 12. 9pm. 80RMB; 60RMB (presale).
Nightlife
Baauer
Back in early 2013 American producer Baauer’s music was everywhere. The reason? He’s the guy behind the song ‘Harlem Shake’. Now Arkham are giving you the chance to relive the meme live as the trap and bass man drops in to town.
Arkham Found 158, 168 Julu Lu, near Chengdu Nan Lu, Huangpu district. Sat 12. 9pm. 300RMB; 260RMB (presale).
Samuel Kerridge
Photo: Tim Dobrovolny
Combining drone music with industrial techno, CONTORT label boss Samuel Kerridge builds towering waves of sound, as witnessed on his LPs A Fallen Empire and Always Offended Never Ashamed.
ALL Second Floor, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Changle Lu, Xuhui district. Fri 11. 10pm. 80RMB.
Things to Do
Time Out x Suzhou Travel Roadshow
Get free beer and a complimentary yoga session at The Suzhou Travel Roadshow. The Roadshow will give participants an overview of tourism in Suzhou, outlining the attractions and activities that bring millions of tourists to the city each year. To sign up, send your name and contact details to marketingsh@timeoutcn.com or send the message 'Suzhou' with your name and contact details to the official Time Out Shanghai WeChat account.
naked hub (Xintiandi) Third floor, Bldg 5, 123 Xinye Lu, near Huangpi Nan Lu, Huangpu district. Fri 11. 3pm. Free.
The Pearl movie nights
Cinematic gems screened for absolutely free every Tuesday, with food deals. This week it's Gladiator.
The Pearl 471 Zhapu Lu, near Haining Lu, Hongkou district. Tue 8. 8pm. Free.
Drink and Draw
Drinking and drawing, something about that just makes sense. Smash has your back with a special happy hour deal. No cover, just take your creativity and be thirsty.
Smash 685 Dingxi Lu, near Niuqiao Lu, Changning district. Mon 7. 7pm. Free.
Art
Zhan Wang: Forms in Flux
The Long Museum hosts the largest solo exhibition to date of Chinese artist Zhan Wang’s works, presenting sculptures which reflect traditional Chinese cultural elements and craftsmanship, while also addressing various issues of contemporary life and space.
Long Museum 3398 Longteng Avenue, near Ruining Lu, Xuhui district. Until Aug 22. 50RMB.
KAWS: WHERE THE END STARTS
This is your last chance to catch KAWS' largest ever exhibition in China, the show spans his 20 year career of work, featuring some of his iconic pieces including the infamous larger than life creepy-cool human-cartoon hybrid figures.
Yuz Museum 35 Fenggu Lu, near Longteng Dadao, Xuhui district. Until Sun 13. 150RMB.
Muse for a Mimeticist - Wang Wei and Ko Sin Tung
As a conceptual tool devised for this exhibition, 'Mimeticism' differs from Realism in that while the latter embraces countless possible definitions and means of realisation, the former advances only along a narrow path.
Edouard Malingue Gallery Room 2202, 2879 Longteng Avenue, near Fenggu Lu, Xuhui district. Until Sun 13 (closed Monday). Free.
Balkrishna Doshi: Celebrating Habitat - The Real, the Virtual & the Imaginary
The Power Station of Art presents the latest show in their spectacular architecture series, with more than thirty pieces by the acclaimed Indian architect, urban planner and educator, Balkrishna Doshi.
Power Station of Art 200 Huayuangang Lu, near Miaojiang Lu, Huangpu district. Until 29 Oct. Free.
Stage
Jekyll and Hyde (Mandarin)
There are few more famous duos than Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, even if they were two halves of the same person. Even those unfamiliar with Robert Louis Stevenson will affix a Jekyll-and-Hyde label on a mercurial personality. But Stevenson’s 1886 gothic novella captured our collective imagination – after all, who really knows the stranger that lurks inside us all?
Shanghai Grand Theatre 300 People's Avenue, near Huangpi Bei Lu, Huangpu district. Until Aug 9. 2-4pm, 7.30-9.30pm. 80-650RMB.