Lantern Festival this weekend marks the official end of Chinese New Year, and not only does this mean your local jianbing stall should finally re-open soon, but Shanghai is also resuming a more-or-less full service of nightlife offerings. See our nightlife picks for this weekend below.
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The SHFT crew present the Trapdoor Records-signed duo, who are shaping the experimental trap sound with their lip-smacking productions. They’re earmarked to be up with the label’s heavyweights before long.
DADA. Thu 9. 10pm. 100RMB.
Manuel Fischer
Swiss talent Manuel Fischer writes music on synthesizers and drum machines and his first record was released by Berlin Deep house institution WHITE. On the verge of a string of EP releases he’s brought to Elevator courtesy of Shiny Shoes.
Elevator. Fri 10. 10pm. 50RMB.
POPASUDA presents The Mighty Junior Revolution
POPASUDA Returns to DADA, with the return of reggae sensation Junior Revelation. Expect a live reggae set, done in proper Jamaican style, with Skinny Brown playing global vibes, reggae and dancehall all night.
DADA. Fri 10. 10pm. Free.
Chic 'N' Pop: DJ Skiv and Kadwell
DJ S.Kiv and Kadwell are again battling each other in a new b2b edition of C'n'P. Expect nu soul, disco and funk with hip-hop twists. Free entrance and complimentary drinks with the password Coco at the door until midnight.
UNICO. Fri 10. 10pm. Free until midnight.
Love Bang & Yeti: Mystic Lanterns
Love Bang and Yeti Out are getting the city LIT at Dada for Lantern Festival 2017. Expect bass, hip-hop, cyberdisco, grime, cartoons, trippy decor, and chill lantern gods. No cover. Party starts early and goes until the jianbing sellers come out.
DADA. Sat 11. 9pm. Free.
Emil Chang's Birthday Edition
Celia bossman Emil Chang celebrates his birthday in true Celia fashion. Techno, dancing, more techno and more dancing, starting late and going 'til breakfast time.
Celia. Sat 11. 1am. 60RMB.