The 10 Best Things to Do This Week in Shanghai

By Andrew Chin and Erica Martin

Apr 24 - May 1: China International Comedy Festival

Comics from all over the world do battle in the second annual competition organized by Kung Fu Komedy. RMB14,000 and spots at LA’s famed Comedy Store, New York’s Comedy Cellar and the 2017 Burbank Comedy Festival are on the line. In addition to opening the festival with a pair of performances, Martin Marrow joins fellow Second City cast member Catherine Savage and writer Amelia Chappelow as the judges. The English language final goes down on April 29 at Jiadu Theatre.

Apr 24-May 1, various times, RMB300-350 (festival pass) or RMB50-70 for preliminary rounds.Kung Fu Komedy Club, 4/F, 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Julu Lu 襄阳路1号4楼, 近巨鹿路

Apr 29 (finale), 8.30-10.30pm, RMB170-200. Jiadu Theatre, 4/F, 719 Yan'an Xi Lu, by Caojiayan Lu 延安西路719号佳都大厦4楼, 近曹家堰路

Apr 27-28: Godspell

After some venue drama, DreamWeaver’s adaptation of the musical classic is back on and now at On Stage. Featuring music and new lyrics from the Grammy and Oscar-winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), Godspell boasts a casts of Shanghai-based musical theater veterans like Kevin Maxim.

Apr 27-28 and May 6, 7.30pm, RMB200-280. On Stage, A2-101, Red Town, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Hongqiao Lu 淮海西路579号，近虹桥路

Apr 28: Big Bamboo Spring Classic

Hit the links at Tianma Country Club for the ninth edition of this annual golf tournament. Sign-up early at any Big Bamboo location, with a RMB1,688 package getting you a round of golf, food, drinks, transportation to and from the course, as well as entrance to the after-party at Big Bamboo Hongqiao. Enjoy a day of good vibes followed by a dance party featuring a performance from Shanghai’s premier party band, Studio 188.

Apr 28, 8am, RMB1,688. Tianma Country Club, 3958 Zhaokun Gong Lu 赵昆公路3958号

Apr 28: Ripperton

Raphael Gros has enjoyed a varied career, working with Steve Bug and remixing Radiohead. With his Ripperton guise, he’s been touring the world spinning sets that explore the soulful side of house, minimal and techno.

Apr 28, 10pm-late, RMB80. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218号4楼，近东湖路

Apr 28-30: Shanghai Longines Global Championship

The world’s premier show jumpers battle for big prize money and are jockeying for supremacy of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT), as it returns to Shanghai for the third straight year.

Apr 28-30, 11am and 2pm (Fri), 11am and 3pm (Sat), 9.30am and noon (Sun), RMB380-800. Shanghai World Expo Equestrian Park, Shangnan Lu, by Xueye Lu 上南路，近雪野路

Apr 29: Swimful 'Pearls' EP Release

The Shanghai-based producer has laced beats for the Based God, Lil B, and streetwear company Mishka. He links with local label SVBKVLT for 'Pearls,' his latest EP and follow-up to last year’s PM2.5. Zurich-based DJ Asian Eyez and SVBKVLT boss Howell will play at the release party, with other guests TBA. 

Apr 29, 10pm-late, RMB50 including digital copy of EP. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号，近法华镇路

Apr 29: Joyryde

SHFT brings another OWSLA artist over for their China debut in the form of up-and-coming trap producer Joyryde. Head to Yue Xing for a "monsta trap rave" with support from SHFT crew's Tsunamo, Dexter King, Luce and Warz. 

Apr 29, 10pm-late, RMB160 presale, RMB240 door. Yue Xing Furniture, 168 Moganshan Lu, by Changhua Lu 莫干山路168号，近昌化路 

Apr 29: Maximilian Hecker

The Berlin singer-songwriter has amassed a massive following in China thanks to his ‘melancholy pop hymns’ and his frequent tours of the country.

Apr 29, 7.30pm, RMB100-380. Shanghai Centre Theater, 4/F, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 南京西路1376号4楼，近西康路

Apr 29 - May 1: Strawberry Music Festival

While details are still scarce, Modern Sky has announced the return of their annual May holiday music festival to Shanghai. Past editions have featured international acts like Disclosure, Carley Rae Jepsen, The Hives, Justice and Explosions in the Sky. As always, it was also serve as a showcase for some of the label’s top acts like Queen Sea Big Shark, RE:TROS and Hedgehog. Stay tuned for details as they come at www.thatsmags.com/shanghai.

Apr 29-May 1, 1-11pm, RMBTBA. Expo Park, 1700 Shibo Dadao, by Changqing Bei Lu 世博大道1700号，近长青北路

Apr 29 - May 1: Midi Festival Taihu

The longstanding festival returns to Tai Lake with three days of music and camping. The line-up so far includes a mix of Chinese and international bands that span the gamut of genres, like Wang Wen, Dragonforce, Second Hand Rose, Whitechapel and Lescop. 

Apr 29-May 1, 1-11pm, presale: 150RMB per day, 400RMB for festival pass; door: 180RMB per day, 450RMB for festival pass. Taihu Midi Park, Qiduzhen, Wujiang district 吴江区七都镇

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