9 outstanding things to do this weekend

Claptone

Lola, Friday 11pm, 200RMB

The ever-masked DJ, whose remix of Gregory Porter's 'Liquid Spirit' was one of the biggest songs of last summer, comes to Lola on the back of his debut album Charmer. Here's that aforementioned summer banger.

Shanghai Young Art Fair

Until Monday 4, Shanghai Exhibition Centre, 80-198RMB

After its successful launch in 2015 drawing crowds of over 30,000 visitors, Shanghai Young Art Fair (SHYAF) is back for a second round this summer, at the Shanghai International Exhibition Centre. Dedicated to the promotion and support of emerging and undiscovered artists, the fair will this time present more than 200 promising young artists from all over China. Materials used include ink, wax and human hair.

The Radio Dept.

MAO Livehouse, 9pm, 240RMB

Scandinavian shoegaze giants The Radio Dept. return to Shanghai as part of a 2016 China tour courtesy of New Noise. Their award-winning dream pop sound is a popular one here, so expect this to be a busy show.

MISA: Light of Summer, Alan Gilbert, Daniel Trifonov and the New York Philharmonic

Shanghai Synphony Orchestra Hall, Saturday 7.30pm, 100-300RMB

Music in the Summer Air opens with Alan Gilbert leading the NYPO Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben, and Xu Shuya’s Light of Summer, a NYPO and SSO co-commission, making its world premiere. Then Daniil Trifonov joins for Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor. For more information, see our website.

Yasmin

Arkham, Friday 10pm, 80RMB (60RMB WeChat followers)

Yasmin was a heartthrob of turn-of-the-decade British hip hop/R&B, first appearing on Devlin’s 2010 single ‘Runaway’ before releasing her first solo singer-songwriter effort ‘On My Own’ in 2011. She earned her stripes in 2010 supporting Example alongside Devlin and a little-known Ed Sheeran, and even appeared alongside Ms Dynamite in 2011 hit ‘Light Up (The World)’. Behind the decks she is known for delivering house, UK garage and disco sets and has held a residency on London’s Rinse FM station for years. Check out our full preview on our website.

KP Street Asian Graffiti Art Show

Friday-Sunday 10am-10pm, Kerry Parkside

From Friday until Sunday, this graffiti art show is bringing more than 50 domestic graffiti artists, showing off their works, skills and also inviting visitors to try it for themselves with workshops from the artists. It's been put together by nightlife promoters SHFT, and there will be music from Shanghai's Yeti crew as well as basketball, beer from The BREW and pop-up shops.

Jay Chou

Mercedes-Benz Arena, Until Sunday 3, 7.30pm, 580-2,080RMB

These three back-to-back shows - all of which sold out weeks ago - are testament to the enduringly enormous pulling power of the King of Mandopop. In addition to his own hit-laden back catalogue, Chou has penned dozens of chart-toppers for other big names and his smart, inventive pop tunes help make his live shows big events. If you don't have a ticket yet, they're going for at least twice the face value on Taobao and you can expect similar prices from the touts at the door.

Yen Tech

The Shelter, 10pm, 80RMB

As far as Shanghai nightlife goes, this show ought to be something a little different. The Shelter is hosting Korean American performance artist and producer Nick Newlin, aka Yen Tech, for a live performance that sounds anything but understated. ‘I aim for my sets to be intense bursts of spectacle,’ Yen Tech says. ‘My favourite kind of performances are really raw and unhinged – so trying to transfer a manic energy to the crowd is the most important thing to me. When everything clicks it’s like being in the eye of a storm.’ Check out our full interview online.

CS Super Summer Fair Day

Sunday 11am-8pm, Central Studios

The always-popular summer fair at Central Studios is back, with stalls from the likes of ChairEYES, Nicole Zhang, , Missy Skins and Celia B, as well as bloody marys provided by Absolut. There's good eatin' in the form of Pure & Whole, Bad Boy Bangers, Egg, Lizzie's, and of course it wouldn't be a fair day without Strictly Cookies. Head down for some summer good times.