KTGA Spring Fest
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24, 1933, 50RMB
Kick the Gong Around are back with their sixth creative lifestyle event. This time, celebrate the arrival of spring with their Fantastical Botanical Spring Festival inspired by the season's sights, scents and sounds, including gentle blooms and buzzing insects at former abattoir 1933. The two-day event promises happy vibes through a bazaar of artisanal food and drinks, a curated selection of goods from local designers and craft makers, plus workshops and lectures.
Kai Luen The Hollow Ghost release
Friday 22, The Shelter, 50RMB
Excellent Beijing-based producer Kai Luen - also known as Soulspeak - hits The Shelter on Friday for the release of his brand new LP The Hollow Ghost on SVBKVLT. Find out lots more about the record in our interview with Kai Luen online.
Midsummer Night's Dream
Friday 22 - Saturday 23, Shanghai Grand Theatre, 80-880RMB
Choreographer Michel Kelemenis takes on the Bard’s most magical comedy with the Ballet du Grand Theatre de Geneve, using Felix Mendelssohn’s luscious score.
Check out some new spring menus
Spanish eatery El Willy at Bund 22 has just launched its Menu No. 10, featuring killer specials like the Sexy Boston Lobster Snacks (118RMB) and the 1kg lamb shoulder cooked on the El Willy BBQ and served with potato, peeled tomatoes and Jerez (448RMB).
Meanwhile, Pizza Express (all branches) have also launched a new spring/summer menu offering fresh new salads, appetisers and pizzas including a moreish Char Siu pizza, with chunks of succulent char siu pork on a bechamel base with sesame and pineapple chutney.
The Surf Coasters
Friday 22, Yuyintang, 100RMB
Renowned Japanese surf rock outfit The Surf Coasters are coming to China for the very first time having built up a wave of support for their Dick Dale-influenced sound (even playing once with the man himself) over the course of a 20-year career. Shanghai's own surf rock leaders The Psyders provide support, along with rockers Round Eye.
Find lots more things to do, plus full details of the above by clicking the link below: