10 top things to do in Shanghai this weekend
Photograph: courtesy Shake
What's that coming over the hill is it a weekend, is it a weekend? Incredibly niche Welsh indie rock band references aside, we have reached another Shanghai weekend and, as usual, there's a lot going on. Read on for our picks of what's going down.
Fosters4Hangzhou Adoption Day
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The Rooster is partnering up with Fosters4Hangzhou to help give our canine friends in need a new home here in Shanghai. Drop by to see if you can find a furry friend for yourself. Contact 'eastisland911' or 'alabamaG' via WeChat for more information on Sunday's event.
📍The Rooster, 455 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu. Sun 20. 3-6pm. Free.
M Talks China: River of Plastic
Photograph: Yang Xiaozhe
From M on the Bund and Glam, M Talks China presents River of Plastic: The Plastic Problem with Monika Lin, Assistant Professor of Arts at NYU Shanghai. River of Plastic investigates the creation, distribution and effects of the plastic industry.
📍Glam, Seventh Floor, Five on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. Sat 19. 4-6pm. 100RMB (adults); 50RMB (children). Tickets include a drink.
#WomensWave in Shanghai
Photograph: courtesy Shanghai Women's Caucus
In support of the Annual Global Women's March, Democrats Abroad is hosting a screening of RBG, a documentary about legendary US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. After the film, there will be discussion and a postcard-writing campaign. This will also be the first meet and greet of the Shanghai Women's Caucus.
📍Daga Brewpub, 99 Fuxing Lu, near Wukang Lu. Sat 19. 3.30-6.30pm. Free entry.
Shanghai Soul Club at Specters
Photograph: courtesy Specters
Check out Specters' new digs at its all-vinyl Northern Soul and Motown night with guest DJ Glen Walton, and Sacco and Baron Van West on wax with plenty of soul selections. Expect a mash-up of contemporary and '60s classic soul, girl groups and tracks from the legends like Otis, Aretha and Sam and Dave.
📍Specters, Bldg D, 753 Yuyuan Lu, near Zhenning Lu. Sat 19. 9pm-late. Free entry.
Empowerment Performances and Open Mic
Photograph: courtesy Chair Club
Community performance group Cum Again's first open mic/empowerment performance will feature musicians, comedians, artists and poets and promises expression and positive conversation. There will be prizes up for grabs, including candy, lube, t-shirts and more.
📍Chair Club, 555 Haifang Lu, near Yuyao Lu. Sat 19. 7-10pm. 90RMB (includes a drink and giveaways).
PodFest China!
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Whether you make a podcast, want to make a podcast or just love to listen to them, this half-day event is right up your street. There will be talks by prominent Chinese and foreign podcasters in China, industry insiders and a live recording of a brand-new podcast from live story-telling series Unravel.
📍WeWork, 328 Tiantong Lu, near Sichuan Bei Lu. Sat 19. 12.30-7pm. 50RMB; 30RMB (presale, SFCC members); 60RMB; 70RMB (presale, non-members).
Burns Supper
Image: courtesy organiser
Celebrate the most Scottish night of the year, Burns Night, at Le Bouchon. Think Haggis, bagpipes, whiskey and more.
📍Le Bouchon, 1455 Wuding Lu, near Jiangsu Lu. Fri 18. 7pm-late. 500RMB (call 6225 7088 to book).
The Funk Show: The Music of James Brown, Rick James, Prince and more
Photograph: courtesy Shake
Get up and get into it: Shake brings the floor-filling funk for their first big concert of 2019. Courtney Knott and the full band take you on a voyage of music by James Brown, Parliament, Marvin Gaye, Prince and more. Expect big horns, bigger grooves and downbeats heavier than a '75 Cadillac.
📍Shake, Third Floor, 46 Maoming Nan Lu, near Jinxian Lu. 10.30pm-late. 100RMB.
All Star Bash
Photograph: courtesy True Legend Group
True Legend Group is celebrating its 15th anniversary at Big Bamboo over at Laowai Jie. There's going to be a raffle, free-flow drinks, finger foods, eating and drinking contests, cheerleading, gift bags and more. Dress code is 'sports stars.'
📍Big Bamboo, Hongmei Entertainment Street, Lane 20, 3338 Hongmei Lu, near Yanan Xi Lu. Fri 18. 7pm-late. 180RMB.
Faux Fighters
Photograph: courtesy organiser (Faux Fighters)
Foos tribute band, Faux Fighters takes over Harley's – expect all the best hits spanning Foo Fighters' nine studio albums. Opening the night is Loudspeaker, the oldest running metal band in Shanghai and rock outfit, Moaning Lisa will also be performing. Dave Grohl fans, don't miss out on this one.
📍Harley's Underground, B1, 265 Nandan Dong Lu, near Caoxi Bei Lu. 8.30pm-late. Free entry.