FRIDAY
Festivus
This show at On Stage brings together Braids, Shigeto, Nonku Phiri and Faded Ghost as part of a 'micro music festival for the rest of us' from promoters Spectacles of Sound.
On Stage Huaihai Xi Lu. 9pm. 180RMB; 140RMB (presale).
Shake Vol 1 CD Launch Party
The Ben Misterka-led Shake house band and singers Cherry Brown, Naomi Fitch and Hazel Gould combine for a live celebration of their recently recorded studio album, which features reworkings of classic tracks such as 'Superstition' and 'Hit the Road Jack'.
Shake 120 Jinxian Lu. 10pm. 150RMB.
Chick'N'Pop: Nickodemus
New York-based DJ/producer Nickodemus made a name for himself as the resident DJ of the long-running Turntables on the Hudson club night with a wide-ranging musical style that incorporates everything from house and Latin to Afro-beat and reggae. Expect deep, introspective, electronic moods to more organic sun-filled percussive sets. Free admission until midnight with the password 'Coco' at the door.
Unico 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. 9.30pm. Free.
Dannic
Dannic, the prodigious DJ and producer, is one of the fiercest acts to emerge from the latest generation of Dutch artists, cementing himself as a go-to name that delivers within the world of big-room, grooving house. Dannic’s long-running stance behind the radio airwaves including his recently-rebranded Fonk Radio venture, also demonstrates a producer that is well and truly tapped into the most vital and important industry trends that appeal to his ever-expanding audience.
Fusion 123 Xingye Lu. 10.30pm. 150RMB. Long press and extract the QR code above to buy tickets.
SATURDAY
Time Out Shanghai Family's Next Generation Day
Join Time Out Shanghai Family's Next Generation Day at SOHO Fuxing Plaza. From 11am to 5pm the whole family can get involved in a variety of fun activities, including interactive games, face painting and DIY sessions with Shanghai Roots & Shoots. Keep the kids occupied with an onsite bouncy castle and lollipop playground, while you browse our sponsors' stalls or even try a short golfing masterclass by China Golf Show.
Soho Fuxing Plaza 388 Madang Lu. 11am. Free.
Ladyfest: This is it
Ladyfest Shanghai is a grassroots, nonprofit organisation formulated by a group of women with the mission to celebrate female empowerment and promote a dialogue for gender equality through hosting an annual event held close to International Women’s Day. The annual event calls upon the local community to join in supporting freedom of self-expression through a wide diversity of skills and to create an open environment which fosters mutual inspiration, exchange of experiences and visions of femininity and equality.
Suzhou Creek Warehouse 1295 Nan Suzhou Lu. Midday. Free.
Design Shanghai
Catch the last day of Asia's premier design event at the Expo Centre showcasing design brands from across the globe, including Luis Vuitton, Muurla, Roche Bobois, and more.
Shanghai Exhibition Center 1000 Yanan Zhong Lu. 10am. 220RMB.
Shadow of the Wind
Artist Zhou Li has spent her career working with a variety of fascinating media, attracting the close attention of the Chinese contemporary art scene. In this, her first solo exhibition since a show at the National Art Museum of China in 2001, Li presents a striking new series of abstract paintings created over the past two years.
Yuz Museum 35 Fenggu Lu. Until Jun 4. 60RMB.
Bollywood Holi Festival
Bar Rouge gets in the mood for Holi, the Festival of Colors. Expect the heat of Goa nights, Indian club trax from DJ Sulaiman and plenty of colourful entertainment. Dress code: Saris, Chaniya Choli, Salwar, Kurta... Dhoti?
Bar Rouge 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. 9pm. 150RMB.
Chinese Football
Whatever your take on the beautiful game in China, there's a lot to like about Wuhan band Chinese Football. They're bringing their melodic, math-rockish indie sound to Shanghai in celebration of a new EP, Here Comes a New Challenger!
Yuyintang 851 Kaixuan Lu. 9pm. 80RMB; 60RMB (presale).
Sleepmakeswaves
Having toured with post-rock luminaries such as 65daysofstatic, Tortoise and Mono, Australia's Sleepmakeswaves return to Shanghai as part of a nine city tour of China to promote their brand new album. According to the band, China will be the first country to experience the new record and the accompanying new live show.
MAO Livehouse 308 Chongqing Nan Lu. 9pm. 150RMB; 120RMB (presale).
Kung Fu Komedy Frontstage: Joe Schaefer
Joe Schaefer is headlining at KFK, supported by Byron Murphy, Kent Kedl, Misha Kalhin and Mohammed Magdi. The show will be hosted by local favourite Storm Xu.
Kung Fu Comedy Club 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu. 9pm. 150RMB; 100RMB (presale).
SUNDAY
Eternal Return
Capsule Shanghai presents young artist Gao Yuan's first Shanghai solo exhibition. The show is comprised of two parts, the first taking the form of an animation entitled Lunar Dial, which received critical acclaim at the 2017 International Film Festival Rotterdam and will be screened at the Hong Kong International Film Festival in April 2017.
Capsule Shanghai Lane 275 Anfu Lu. Until Apr 30. Free.
Rudolf Buchbinder’s Beethoven Sonata Cycle (I)
Rudolf Buchbinder is one of today’s legendary performers. For more than 50 years he has appeared in concert all over the world with the most renowned orchestras and conductors.
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall 1380 Fuxing Zhong Lu. 7.45pm. 130-300RMB.
Queer Talks
Queer Talks celebrates its second anniversary with a broad, open discussion on the true meaning of 'queer' over birthday cake and happy hour drinks.
Roxie 359 Kangding Lu. 5.30pm. Free.
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