10 Best Performances This Week

We have got some big hitters in store this week to get you over the post holiday blues. Check out our top 10 night life picks.

FRIDAY 13th

Ryo Natoyama

If you like ukuleles then this man is the man for you. This guy take the ukulele to the next level, it’s like a ukulele jazz pop cross. Performing at the Mao for one night as part of his China tour he has a chilled out vibe and a great stage presence. 

Address: Mao Live House, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu

Price: On the door RMB350, presale RMB280

Constant & Change

Post rock collective Constant and Change presents The Stranded People. Their 2017 world tour originally fron Taiwan this collective presents a strong collective vibe and post-rock culture.

Address: Yu Yin Tang Livehouse, 851 KaiXuan Lu

Price: RMB120, presale RMB100

Sky Garden

What are the essential elements for a lit roof party? A good view, good music and great food. Sky Garden proimises to have it all with bund views, hip-hop trap and dancehall and a team, of French chefs offering up all things French and delicious.

Address: 7/F, 8 Zhongshan Lu

Price: RMB120, presale RMB100

SATURDAY 14th

Wonky Kong 7 Year Anniversary: DJ Zinc (Trust me I was there)

DJ Zinc is known as the technical master of UK rave/jungle/DnB. He is putting together a set that will take you though the history of these iconic and influential music sub-genres.

Address: DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu

Price: RMB100

Bar Rouge 3 Year Anniversary : Wanted Dead or Alive

Bar Rouge is throwing a big big old party to celebrate bar rouge. The theme is ‘prison chic/Wild West’ take that as you will. Free entry for everyone who rsvps here: [e-mail]  or you need to pay the cover.

Address:  7/F, Bund 18, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu

Price: RMB100

Horse Meat Disco

Not as scary as it sounds. Horse Meat Disco is a collaboration of the UKs finest disco DJs who have dedicated themselves to “the industry of human happiness”. They began in a basement in China Town close to London’s SoHo .they wanted to create a safe space of all the dregs of the London Disco scene.  Think queer, think loud, think raucous. Running from 3pm to 8pm.

Address: W Shanghai -  4/F 66 Lvshun Lu

Price: RMB180

The Candle Thieves

Eccentric indie pop band The Candle Thieves are coming to Shanghai as part of their China tour. They have a fresh simple style and are bright and uplifting, imagine the film Juno in band form with less pregnancy. That’s these guys. 

Address: Mao Live House, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu

Price: On the door RMB150, presale RMB100

Yukibeb

Tokyo native & Soulection member Yukibeb, has only been churning out mixes since 2011 and amassed global attention for her eclectic selections. Following her strong intuition for unique remixes, she fuses hip-hop, future beats and R&B sensibilities while reflecting the backdrop Tokyo’s underground sound.

Address: Arkham, 168 Julu Lu

Price: RMB120, presale RMB100

SATURDAY 14th and SUNDAY 15th

Celebration – JZ Summer Festival

The JZ summer festival has arrived and it is set to be a big one. With line ups including Kool & The Gang, Jeff Lorber, Tina May and Sinne Eeg.

Address: Expo Park, Shibo Da Dao

Price: Presale RMB260 On the door RMB320

SUNDAY 15TH AND MONDAY 16TH

Denise with Edward James

Just what you need to get you over a rough Monday and on track for a better week; come check out the Jam session with Denise and Edward James, guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Address: Chair Club, Building 12, 555 Haifang Lu

Price: Free

WE ARE HIRING

We are looking for people who love life, food and travel to join our team! Currently, we are recruiting for the following positions:

Nightlife Editor

Food & Wine Editor

Wellness & Fitness Editor

Proofreader

Marketing

Sales

Interns

Ideal candidates are talented, energetic and creative people who can work in a fast paced environment, and Chinese skills are a plus. 

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