Shadowplay presents Giegling Showcase
Friday 25, 10pm, Elevator, 80RMB
Giegling was born from the demise of the Weimar club of the same name, and has grown to become one of the hottest dance music labels of recent years. The signature Giegling sound could be described as melancholic nostalgia – at least, these are the emotions that many of their tracks evoke. In a previous interview with Resident Advisor, Dustin said ‘It’s the feeling of seeing a sunset.’ Eloquent descriptions aside, the label put out fantastic techno. Representatives Dustin and ATEQ ought to make the first Mainland Giegling appearance a night to remember.
Elijah and Skilliam
Friday 25, 10pm, Reel to Reel, 100RMB
Grime duo Elijah and Skilliam, who between them set up their own Butterz label, return to Shanghai to spread the seed of grime. Working with artists such as Swindle, Royal T and Flava D, they’ve been key catalysts in taking London’s sound of grime from the streets into people’s homes.
Sub-Culture 9 Year Anniversary
Friday 25-Saturday 26, The Shelter, 80RMB
This weekend both nights at The Shelter are dedicated to celebrating their affiliated record label Sub-Culture, or SVBKVLT. Friday's line up includes JLin (live), Avril Ungar (live), Gooooose (live), Faded Ghost, Damacha (live) and Kilo Vee, plus there's an installation from Dre Romero. On Saturday Ikonika, Shackup, Osheyack (live), Swimful, Aivilox, and Howell are on the bill, plus visuals from Kim Laughton.
Paolo Nani: The Letter
Friday 25, 7.30pm-9pm, Lyceum Theatre, 80-380RMB
Italian-born, Denmark-based master of mime Paolo Nani presents one of his classics -- where he tells the same story 15 different ways - drunk, in silent film style, in horror movie style, and on and on. A popular and critical success.
Split Works Anniversary Show: Eagulls, PK14 and Dirty Fingers
Saturday 26, 6pm
China-based music promoters Split Works are celebrating a decade in the game with a warehouse party in a 'secret location'. On the bill are British post-punks Eagulls, excellent Chinese outfit PK14 (one of the first acts the company toured) and Shanghai's own Dirty Fingers. Expect this one to be lots of fun.
Pop Up Pyongyang
Friday 25, 7pm-9pm, Studio White, 70-200RMB
Join Beyond the Bund in an immersive lecture series and event about life in the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. Before going, read our interview with Koryo Tours GM Simon Cockerell in the next post.
Beardageddon 2016
Sunday 27, 4pm, Inferno, 50RMB
Approximately 20 manly men have their beards shaved live on-stage at Inferno. It's the finale for a month-long fundraising campaign to raise money for displaced people in Shanghai. As well as the shearing there'll be two live bands, food from Ruijin Cajun and drag kings.
Beyond Rubik's Cube
Saturday 26 - February 26 2017, every day except Monday, 10.30am-9.30pm, Shanghai Global Harbour Museum, from 70RMB
Enjoy multi-sensory experiences in robotics, art, music, computer programming, and engineering at this exhibition celebrating over 40 years of creativity based on the world’s best-selling puzzle toy. Highlights include the poetry composition tool, Haikube; the music-making Cube Symphony; the programming challenge Robot Command; an interactive touch table where guests can collaborate on incredible digital patterns; and a giant working cube that visitors can manipulate.
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