MUSIC
Jamblu + Torturing Nurse + Acid Gua Gua Group
Jingan's Chair Club hosts a night of noise and experimental electronic music from New Delhi-based soundsmith Jamblu, Shanghai harsh noisemeister Torturing Nurse and Acid Gua Gua Group.
Chair Club (Jingan) Feb 25. 9pm. 50RMB.
Fritz Helder
Four years ago Canadian four-piece Azari & III were among the most en vogue dance acts in the world. Then in November 2013 Fritz Helder, one of Azari’s two singers, read a message online explaining that the band was kaput without warning. Not to matter, he's since gone on to forge an exciting solo career mixing rousing electronic beats with a theatrical stage presence that ought to see him go down a storm at Le Baron.
Le Baron Feb 23. 10pm. Free.
The Centaur Episode 12
The latest of Shanghai experimentalist GOOOOOSE's off-beat showcases hosts Indian ambient electronic artist Jamblu and a modular live set from leading sound artist Yan Jun. GOOOOOSE himself will also be laying down a modular live set, while a hardware set from L-N rounds out the impressive bill.
Yuyintang Feb 26. 2.30pm. 30RMB.
NIGHTLIFE
Paula Temple
Say Yes present the pioneering ‘new techno’ producer and self-confessed noisician as part of their Asia Reloaded shows. She’s received critical acclaim for her R&S releases Deathvox and . If you (tech)know, you know.
Elevator Feb 23. 10pm. 80RMB; 60RMB (presale).
Jozef K
Following a year which included releases on formidable record labels Acid Test, Chiwax, Fire house and Skint whilst also having appearing on Pete Tong's legendary 'essential mix' series, Mancunian house head Jozef K comes back to China on a high. He's one of the main DJs for the legendary Tribal Sessions, playing across London, Manchester and Ibiza. Will A and the Minimalist crew in support.
DADA Feb 24. 10pm. Free.
FOOD & DRINK
Egg Chef's Table
Every month, Egg hosts a series of 'Chef's Table' dinners; intimate dinners for 10 people around their communal table. This week, they're featuring guest Chen Shen's 'Chef Chika Cooks'.
Egg Feb 22. 8pm. 288RMB.
FILM
Duckweed
In the near-death after an accident, a sports car driver time-travelled back to the 1990s to meet his severe father and never-seen mother in a small Chinese town.
Cinemas around Shanghai
Cook Up a Storm
A Cantonese street cook and his chief rival, a French-trained Michelin-starred chef, discover they have a lot in common as they prepare for a world-famous culinary competition. An international culinary competition becomes a battleground between rival cooks, one famous for his Cantonese street food and the other a Michelin-starred chef trained in France. But their rivalry takes an unexpected turn when they discover a common foe and combine their skills in a fusion of East and West.
Cinemas around Shanghai
La La Land
The musical that's sweeping the globe after sweeping up at the Oscars, Damien Chazelle's La La Land is still on general release in Shanghai. A story of an asipiring actress (Emma Stone) and a dedicated jazz musician (Ryan Gosling), it's being hailed as a genre-reviving work.
Cinemas around Shanghai
ART
James Turrell: Immersive Light
World-renowned Californian artist James Turrell's exhibition at Long Museum features works of epic proportions, showcasing a lifetime of experimentation with light, space and perspective. Having spent 50 years learning how to shape light into art, Turrell's exhibition is mesmerising and inspiring in equal measure. Presenting 13 works of art including three immersive light experiences, the show also displays photographs of the artist's work with the distinct Roden Crater in northern Arizona.
Long Museum West Bund Until May 21. 200RMB.
Head without Brain
Zhu Changquan’s solo exhibition at the M50 gallery analyses a variety of factors that potentially contribute to the overwhelming nature of modern daily life. Displaying works influenced by the media, society and the routines around us, Changquan questions our own abilities to absorb endless information.
Vanguard Gallery Until April 2. Free.
Song Dong: I Don't Know the Mandate of Heaven
RAM hosts a monographic exhibition by leading avant-garde installation artist, Beijing-born Song Dong. In a show that transforms the entire building both inside and out, the museum presents some of the innovative artist’s best-known works and imposing installations.
Rockbund Art Musuem Until March 25. 30RMB.
THINGS TO DO
Trump's First 30 Days Seminar
Concerned how the Trump presidency is going to impact on China’s relations with the US? You probably should be. The Shanghai Forum is hosting a talk on Donald Trump’s first 30 days in office and what the future could hold in terms of trade, currency, immigration, and more. The keynote speaker is author, ex-investment banker and PhD researcher into China’s economy and Trumpenomics, Antonio Graceffo. Includes free cocktails, appetisers, and more.
WeWork (Weihai Lu) Feb 21. 6.30pm. 150RMB.
The 6 Nations
Arguably the world's premier tournament for men with funny shaped balls, the 6 Nations is back in action this weekend. While we may be more than 5,000 miles away from the action the hype is still alive and well in Shanghai. Can England defend their 2016 crown? Every game will be shown live at The Camel, The Blarney Stone, and The Hop Project. There aren't any special deals on, but luckily rugby fans don't need much incentive when it comes to beer. Click here for more information.
QUEER
Tuesgay Open Mic Night
A night of music, poetry, dance and more as members of the queer community come together to express themselves in a safe and inclusive space, hosted by the LQ and Open Doors. The event is free entry with a complimentary light buffet with the purchase of any drink. Think you have the guts to turn-up the mic? Try and you'll get a free drink.
Lucca Feb 21. 8.30pm. Free.
CLASSICAL
Daniel Harding and London Symphony Orchestra
The dynamic, ever-youthful conductor Daniel Harding leads the London Symphony Orchestra. Saturday's programme features Jean Sibelius' Violin Concerto in D minor and Gustav Mahler's Symphony No.4 in G major.
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall Feb 25. 8pm. 580-1,280RMB.
Thomas Bauer's Song Cycle Recital
Award-winning German baritone does two classic song cycles in the same night, Schubert’s Schwanegesang (swan song) and Schumann’s Dichterliebe (poet’s love). See online preview.
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Chamber Concert Hall Feb 26. 7.45pm. 80-380RMB.
Sergej Krylov Violin Recital
Sergej Krylov was born in Moscow in a family of musicians. The father Alexander Krylov was an outstanding violin maker. The mother Liudmila Krylova is a famous piano player and a teacher. Here he plays Bach’s Chaconne from Partita No. 2, Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 9 (Kreutzer), and Franck’s Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano.
Shanghai Concert Hall Feb 26. 7.30pm. 180-480RMB.
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