With another working week coming to an end it's time to blow off a little steam. Treat yourself to some drinks at one of Shanghai's excellent al fresco happy hours and then head out to party on into the early hours. You might as well, it'll be Monday again before you know it. Here are our nightlife highlights for this weekend.
THURSDAY 22
HBD & RawB
Two-time China DMC champion DJ HBD teams up with his friend RawB for a unique music experience. They'll be mixing classics and rarities – nothing but rhyme and groove.
Smash 685 Dingxi Lu, near Niuqiao Lu. Thu 22. 9pm. Free.
FRIDAY 23
Fête de la Musique at Flair
Live music with John Jam Session Band and a guest DJ during this free event during La Fete de la Musique (aka 'World Music Day'). A special table package featuring two Grey Goose Vodka bottles + one Martini Sparkling rose for 2,999RMB is on offer.
Flair 58th Floor, Ritz-Carlton Pudong, 8 Century Dadao, near Lujiazui Huan Lu. Fri 23. 9pm. Free.
Stockholm Syndrome: Zaliva-D
Catch Zaliva-D, Illsee, Osheyack and Tzusing doing their thing at new club ALL.
ALL Second Floor, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Changle Lu. Fri 23. 9pm. 60RMB.
Starkey
The Drop welcome ‘the originator of street bass’ and co-founder of influential record labels Seclusiasis and Slit Jockey. A classically trained musician and producer who’s had releases on Ninja Tune, Planet Mu, and Trouble & Bass, he’s also responsible for bringing the grime sound to the US.
DADA 115 Xingfu Lu, near Fahuazhen Lu. Fri 23. 10pm. Free.
SATURDAY 24
Chino Amobi, Joey LaBeija, x/o
See Chino Amobi, Joey LaBeija and x/o are behind the decks at ALL as part of your night out on Xiangyang Bei Lu.
ALL Second Floor, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Changle Lu. 24 Jun. 9pm. 100RMB.
Italian Dance Wave Asia
DJs Altieri and Velvet Robot bring Italian dance wave to the next level, while also getting into Chicago house, slow disco, and more contemporary genres.
DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, near Fahuazhen Lu. Sat 24 Jun. 10pm. Free.
SUNDAY 25
NTS Radio Live from Shanghai
Whether you're into Iranian Funk or Industrial Techno, London-based radio station NTS has a show for you - live from Shanghai showcasing local DJs producers and crews. If you can’t make it to Smash, listen live from 3-7pm at http://nts.live/2/.
Smash, 685 Dingxi Lu, near Niuqiao Lu. Sun 25. 3pm. Free.
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