10 Top Things To Do This Weekend
There are more events going on that you can shake a stick at this weekend. Hit Love Bang’s 8th-anniversary party at Elevator, check out one of the many F1 parties taking place around town, hit a Vaporwave party or kick some ass as Absolute MMA. Here’s our rundown of what’s up in Shanghai this weekend.
Love Bang Eight-Year Anniversary @ Elevator
Price: RMB 60
When: Friday, April 13th, 9pm until late
Where: Elevator
Address: 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu
发发发!888!Art & music collective Love Bang celebrate eight years of ups and downs in the cartoon world this weekend, starting with a club night full of hip hop, club tracks, mahjong-house, catcore, and live animation from the 2D world. Come down early to get a piece of ultra-rare Homeslice Detroit Pizza; stay late until you wanna grab a jianbing across the street (or just go right to their exhibition the next day at Xime). Lineup: WhatsUpNardja, Hyph11e, Gouachi, Heatwolves, Knopha, and VJ 陈吸吸. Cover: 60rmb; starts 9pm.
Heineken® F1 Shanghai Festival @ The Kerry Center
Price: Free
When: April 13th-15th
Where: Kerry Center Jing-An
Address: 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu
Taking over the iconic Kerry Center in the city’s chic Jing-An district, the Heineken® F1 Shanghai Festival will be packed with non-stop entertainment from Friday throughout Sunday, following the action from the F1 Grand Prix across the weekend. During the festival, guests will be treated to performances and compelling F1-related interactions, as well as a headline performance from legendary Dutch DJ Armin van Burren to Asian pop singer Angela Zhang. If you’re a fan of F1 and Heineken, or simply looking for excitement, this is the place to be.
Daydream Festival @ Shen Di Ecology Park
Price: RMB 480-1080
When: April 14th, 15th
Where: Shen Di Ecology Park
Address: No. 188, Lane 399 Shendi Dong Lu
Music festival season is heating up in Shanghai! This weekend you can go hit up the Daydream Festival, taking place at Shen Di Ecology Park Saturday and Sunday. Line up will include Afrojack, Bassjackers, Ruby Rose, Mike Cervello and many others.
Daniel Powter @ Modern Sky Lab
Price: RMB 300
When: Friday, April 13th, 8pm
Where: Modern Sky Lab
Address: 3/F, 188 Ruihong Lu
Canadian singer/songwriter Daniel Powter (the guy who does the song ‘Bad Day‘) will be performing live this Friday at Modern Sky Lab.
Vaporwave Party @ Arkham
Price: RMB 160
When: Friday, April 13th, 10:30pm
Where: Arkham
Address: B1/F, 168 Julu Lu
Vaporwave has been dabbling with the mainstream for quite some time now, and this Friday Arkham will be putting up a solid lineup of musical acts to show you why. Catch Yung Bae, Lee Lo Ban and more, RMB 160 at the door.
1 Year Anniversary @ Le Café des Stagiaires
Price: FREE
When: Saturday, April 14th, 2pm until late
Where: Le Café des Stagiaires (Julu Lu)
Address: B1/F, 158 Julu Lu
Sacre bleu! The Café des Stagiaires down in Found 158 turns a year old this Saturday and is having a big ol’ bash to celebrate.
Free Ladies Brazilian Jiu Jitsu @ Absolute MMA
Price: FREE
When: Saturday, April 14th, 3pm
Where: Absolute MMA
Address: 3/F, Bldg C4, 800 Changde Lu
Calling all women who are interested in Brazilian jiu jitsu, this Saturday from 3pm you can head to Absolute MMA for a free class. If will be fun, informative and a great workout that even includes a free bowl of acai from Berry & Bowl. For more info you can check their WeChat account: AbsoluteMMA
Doggie Style Bloc Party @ The Cannery
Price: FREE
When: Every Saturday
Where: The Cannery
Address: Rm 106, Bldg 1, 1107 Yuyuan Lu
It’s that time of the year: The Cannery’s Bloc Parties are back. Beginning this Saturday, April 14th, you can head to The Cannery every Saturday for dog and family-friendly fun. Expect BBQ, drinks, live music and more. This Saturday, be especially sure to look out for DOGA (dog yoga) hosted by our friends at BYMB,
'Nothing Can Stop Me From Getting Fa' @ Xime
Price: FREE
When: Saturday, April 14th, 5:30pm
Where: Xime
Address: 1/F, 989 Changle Lu
'Nothing Can Stop Me From Getting Fa (发)' is the debut exhibition by Shanghainese street cat / hustler, Dongmei Xu (who you may know from her work as a freelancer for Love Bang). Her mixed-media offline and online exhibition explores the themes of hustling, chasing wealth and dreams in Shanghai, happiness, being rich, and being dirt poor. Opening ceremony at 5.30pm on Saturday, followed by after-party with DJs, shouchu, and pink rice until late. Free entry.
Mixing Arts & Martial Arts: Free Cultural Day @ Absolute MMA
Price: FREE
When: Sunday, April 15th, 1pm
Where: Absolute MMA
Address: 3/F, Bldg C4, 800 Changde Lu
This Sunday you can head to Absolute MMA for a blast of Martial Arts and culture.
They’re inviting friends, family, art enthusiasts, artists, martial artists (basically: everyone) to join them for an afternoon of exploring the unique connection between art and martial arts. There will be food and drinks, music, artwork and even a book exchange. It’s free to join and starts at 1pm. For more info you can check their WeChat account: AbsoluteMMA
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