Ok, we've learnt to take nothing for granted when it comes to the weather in Shanghai. But with the sun out, temperatures on an upward trajectory and a national holiday round the corner, lets enjoy this weekend for all it's worth.
-M- at QSW
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Fri 25, Qianshuiwan Creative Arts Centre, 380RMB
French pop maestro Matthieu Chedid, best known for his single ‘Je Dis Aime’ and his album of the same name, returns to Shanghai with support from young pop rock star IZIA. Read our interview with Matthieu Chedid on his China connections on our music page.
Lapalux at Arkham
LAPALUX
Sat 26, Arkham, 100RMB
British producer with releases on Brainfeeder and Ninja Tune to his name brings his glitchy electronic hip hop beats to town. He told us at Time Out about his favourite ever records - read about Lapalux's playlist in our feature on our music page.
Enjoy an Easter brunch
Yes it's already Easter (the holiday has come particulary early this year), and if you're after a big meal with family or friends to celebrate, the city is serving up a serioudly wide array of dining options. Full the full list of Easter brunch, lunch and dinner events click 'read more' below.
See some Juventus legends
Juventus Legends XI vs. Shanghai Legends XI
Fri 25 7.30pm, Hongkou Stadium, 180-1,280RMB
A Juventus legends team is in town for an exhibition match against a Shanghai Legends XI at Hongkou Stadium. The Italian giants, whose line-up includes former stars David Trezeguet, Fabrizio Ravanelli and Pavel Nedved, are here for a Luvfans Cup match against local stars, with the event aiming to help promote football in China.
Alberto Giacommetti
Alberto Giacometti Retrospective
Yuz Museum, Until July 31, 150RMB
The latest show at the always excellent Yuz Museum is a major retrospective of Swiss sculptor and painter Alberto Giacometti’s work, running from Tuesday March 22 to July 31. This is the first Giacometti exhibition in China, covering his entire career from the Cubist and Surrealist periods all the way to his prolific 1960s. Not to be missed.