11 Things to do this Weekend
Albert Einstein once famously quipped “weekends in Shanghai are excellent for getting wasted, flirting with gorgeous people and riding around on a bicycle.” He was so right and so smart, no wonder his legacy lives on. Here are some ways to honor Albert’s brilliance.
YDIZZY
When: Friday, June 9, 10pm
Price: RMB100 (presale) 120 at the door
Where: Arkham
Address: B1/F, 168 Julu Lu
Another Friday night at Arkham, another wild show. Representing the kiLLa crew of post ‘90s MCs and DJs, Dizzy is performing showing off that next generation Tokyo shiz. Fresh of a collage with sad boy Yung Lean, his latest credits include a guest shot on Anarchy’s later album, as well as a role in “Lost Youth”, the latest film from Japanese cult director Taichi Kimura.
5TH ANNUAL AIR GUITAR CHAMPIONSHIP
When: Friday, June 9, 10pm
Price: FREE
Where: Inferno
Address: Bund Square, Unit 6-103, 1/F, 658 Dapu Lu
Does this need any description or explanation?? Inferno hosts their 5th annual air guitar championship, expect long hair, metal solos, piercings, tattoos, booze… and no actual instruments. Free entry, starts at 10pm.
A SUMMER’S NIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL
When: Friday, June 9, 5pm
Price: RMB
Where: Garden Office
Address: 465 Zhenning Lu
A FREE music festival, how often do you hear those two words together? Presented by Saucepan, expect music from Space Rock Collective, Tiger, Natalie Pearce and Galēən. There will of course be plenty of amazing eats and drinks as well. FREE, and the show runs from 5-10pm.
KFK PRESENTS: JOE MACHI
When: June 9-10, 9pm
Price: RMB170 pre-sale; RMB200 at the door
Where: The Kung Fu Komedy Club
Address: 4/F, 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu
Shanghai has been blessed with comic talent during the last year or so, the latest to swing through will be Joe Machi, a Top 4 finalist from NBC's Last Comic Standing and recently voted funniest comedian at the New York Comedy Festival. He’ll be doing three shows this weekend at The Kung Fu Komedy Club, Friday at 8:30pm, and Saturday at 8pm and 10pm. Tickets are RMB170 pre-sale or RMB200 at the door, book now if you want to go!
JOAN CORELLA: A SHANGHAI SOLO EXHIBITION
When: Saturday, June 10, 11am-7pm
Price: RMB50
Where: M50 Art Space
Address: 104, Building 6, No.50 Moganshan Lu
If you don’t know Joan Cornellà you should get familiar, the Barcelona-based cartoonist and illustrator has become famous for his dark humor and unsettlingly twisted cartoons. His work will be on display at M50 for 16 days so catch it while it’s here. .
LADYFEST SHANGHAI CONCERT 2017
When: Saturday, June 10, 8pm-1am
Price: RMB
Where: Chair Club
Address: Bldg 12, 555 Haifang Lu
On Saturday June 10th, Ladyfest is back at Chair Club. The event will bring together an exciting collaboration of talented female artists for a concert that will support, celebrate, and empower freedom of expression beyond constraints of culture, race, or gender identity. Tickets are RMB80 pre-sale and RMB100 at the door.
P.K.14 2017 CHINA TOUR
When: Saturday, June 10, 9pm
Price: RMB100
Where: MAO Livehouse
Address: 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu
P.K.14 hits the MAO this Saturday night as they work their way through a 14-stop China tour. The post-punk band has legions of fans throughout the country and abroad, and have even announced there will be a “special guest” at their performance this weekend.
LITE ‘CUBIC’ CHINA TOUR
When: Saturday, June 10, 9pm
Price: RMB150
Where: MAO Livehouse
Address: 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu
Saturday night at the MAO you can check out some furious Japanese math rock. Formed in Tokyo in 2003, Lite has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and done extensive international touring. The band has even been termed "one of Japan's top instrumental rock acts." RMB150at the door, show starts at 9pm.
PERVERT & SODOMA
When: Saturday, June 10, 10pm
Price: RMB100 (Free entry before 12:30am with RSVP to events@mvpshanghai.com AND mandatory dress code is "full black" or "pervert")
Where: M1NT
Address: 24/F, 318 Fuzhou Lu
M1NT Shanghai & MVP bring you the most infamous of Shanghai’s transgressions: the S&M-themed party Pervert and Sodoma. M1NT transforms into an erotic setting where your unspeakable fantasies come to life. It’s a night of secrets, naughty performances, and electronic music to fulfill your dirty desires. Don’t miss the feast.
SHANGHAIPRIDE 2017: PRIDE TALK
When: Saturday, June 10, 2-5pm
Price: FREE
Where: Colca
Address: 2/F, 199 Hengshan Lu
ShanghaiPRIDE 2017 gets going this weekend with 10 guest speakers at Colca. Topics range from all things pride-related (and probably some things that aren’t). It’s an afternoon that celebrates Shanghai’s LGBT community. The talks take place from 2-5pm, and it’s FREE entry when you RSVP at http://www.huodongxing.com/event/1384918235000
ALL SUMMER CHAMPAGNE MADNESS
When: All summer everyday 4pm-1am
Where: Wonderland
Address: 1311 Xinzha Road
Ok so it's not exactly a weekend event, more like an all-summer-long thing. Wonderland is offering champagne deals all throughout the summer, every day from 4pm-1am. You can get a bottle of Philippe Prie for discounted prices, the earlier you go, the bigger the discount.
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