13 fantastic things to do this week

It's so damn hot! We're sweating just typing this. Fear not, there are loads of ways to enjoy the summer without overheating (63 to be exact) and, if all else fails, cool off with one of these fabulous frozen drinks. As far as this week is concerned, there is plenty going on. See below for our full list of picks.

Food and Drink

Cevicheria pop-up kitchen

Hatchery – China’s first culinary incubator from Beijing – is bringing South American vibes to the streets of Shanghai as they takeover District with their Buena Onda culinary concept for an evening of ceviche, booze and party vibes.

District 284 Yuyuan Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu. Wed 12 and Thu 13. 7pm. Free.

Time Out Presents: Hatchery Tastemakers Series No.1

Hatchery again, this time launching Shanghai's first edition of its super-successful 'Tastemakers Series'. Pulling together the movers and shakers from creative industries in Shanghai, Tastemakers Series No.1 offers a platform to network and connect with the city's biggest innovators.

Secret location near People's Square. Sat 15. 7.30pm. 300RMB. Extract the QR code for details.

Cointreau Queens Bartenders' Night

Emily Arseneau (better known as the brand advocate of Collectif 1806) will be working with Singapore's Monkey Shoulder champion Jackie Lo to bring you delicious cocktails at Bar Constellation.

Bar Constellation Hong Kong Xinye Centre, 288 Shimen Yi Lu, near Dagu Lu. Tue 11. 8pm. Free.

Music

LIVEROOM

Social Supply is back with the second edition of its new intimate live music series, held in (secret) discreet venues around Shanghai. Each event features three surprise artists or groups carefully curated by one of Shanghai's music tastemakers. This month, man around town Morgan Short is curating the group of performers – should be a trip. Tickets include one Jameson cocktail or Song beer. Extract the QR code to RSVP.

Venue on RSVP Thu 13. 8pm. 120RMB.

Radwimps

Founded when they were just teenagers, Japanese act Radwimps have been together more than 15 years now and over that time have accrued an array of hits courtesy of their pop-rock sound and appearances on big-time anime soundtracks.

Mercedes-Benz Arena 1200 Expo Avenue, near Shanghnan Lu. Wed 12. 8pm. 599-1,299RMB. 

Things to do

KFK Frontstage: Ron Josol

Filipino funny man Ron Josol comes to Shanghai for three headline shows. A winner of the Just For Laughs Comedy Competition in Montreal, expect to have your funny bone thoroughly tickled by Kung Fu Komedy’s latest international headliner.

Kung Fu Komedy Club 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Julu Lu. Fri 14 and Sat 15. 9pm Sat; 8pm and 10pm Sun. 150RMB; 100RMB (presale).

Summer Commune Market

Get your hands on an array of jewellery, accessories, fashion, leather bags, creative housewares, children’s clothing, green products, farm produce, artisan foods and craft beer at this monthly market. Fresh takes, new innovations, delicious gourmet food and passionate artisans – all that good stuff.

Zhang Yuan 99 (Taixing Square) 99 Taixing Lu, near Wujiang Lu. Sat 15 and Sun 16. 11am. Free.

Film

The Pearl Movie Nights: The Blues Brothers

Cinematic gems screened for absolutely free every Tuesday, with food deals. This week it's John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in the 1980 classic The Blues Brothers. 

The Pearl Theatre 471 Zhapu Lu, near Haining Lu. Tue 11. 8pm. Free.

Time Out's Film Screenings: City of Life and Death

Every month, Time Out Shanghai shows one of the greatest Chinese films of all time for free at Glam, M on the Bund, with free popcorn and specially tailored drinks. This month, we're showing number 47 on our list, Lu Chuan's City of Life and Death. Send 'Film' to our WeChat (timeoutshanghai) to book your spot. 

Glam Seventh Floor, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. Sun 16. 4.15pm. Free. 

QUEER

TIKI IN THE SKY

Queer party promoters Snap! are teaming up with SOCIAL SUPPLY for a summer rooftop party with a tropical bend. They'll be transforming Cosmos, the currently-unused rooftop of the McKinnon Hotel, home of immersive performance experience Sleep No More, into an island paradise with all of your tropical requisites. Extract the QR code for ticketing information.

The McKinnon Hotel Shanghai 1013 Beijingxi Lu, near Jiangning Lu. Sun 16. Midday. 150RMB.

ART

Entangled in Duality 

Hu Weiqi makes an attempt to unveil how deep of an imprint China's eye-catching and lightning-fast social, political and cultural transition has left on the mentalities, consciousness and beliefs of the country's people.

Art + Shanghai Gallery 191 Suzhou Nan Lu, near Sichuan Bei Lu. Until Jul 30. Free. 

Midsummer

Qu Fengguo's new solo exhibition Midsummer, his third at Don Gallery, presents the paintings that belong to the series Four Seasons composed between 2015 and 2017.

Don Gallery West Bund Building 302, 2879 Longteng Dadao. Until Jul 23. Free.

Body·Media II

Continuing the theme of 2007's Body Media exhibition, this new edition re-discusses the close ties between new media and body within the new era context totally revolutionised by advancing technologies.

Power Station of Art 200 Huayuangang Lu, near Miaojiang Lu. Until Jul 30. 20RMB.

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