10 Best Nightlife Events This Weekend

By Andrew Chin and Erica Martin

Apr 27: Jay Prince

Local party crew Yeti collaborates with Vice's Noisey to bring UK rapper Jay Prince to Shanghai for a show at Le Baron. He's performed his chilled-out, '90s-influenced hip-hop at Coachella and toured with Chance the Rapper. Tom Yeti and Fvder support. 
Apr 27, 10pm-late, free with RSVP ([e-mail]). Le Baron, 7/F, 20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Lu

Apr 27: Sam Barker and Andreas Baumecker

Sam Barker and Andreas Baumecker, techno producers and regular performers at Berghain, released their latest collaborative album, Turns, last November, a mix of techno, house, trance, broken beat, IDM and dub. Say Yes and dART bring them both to Elevator, with Shanghai DJs MIIIA and Misloop performing in support.

Apr 27, 10pm-late, RMB50 presale, RMB80 door. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218号4楼，近东湖路

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: '90s to Naughties

Smash hosts this throwback night honoring all the best bangers of the '90s and early aughts. Expect classic songs from TLC, J-Lo, Destiny's Child and Aaliyah, plus multiple playings of Baby Bash's "Suga Suga." 

Apr 28, 10pm-late, no cover. Smash, 685 Dingxi Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 定西路685号，近法华镇路

Apr 28: Flower Power

Bar Rouge and MVP throw the latest installment of their Flower Power party, complete with psychedelic decor and '70s music. Don some hippie-ish garb and head there to dance and enjoy the terrace, which is now open for spring. RSVP at [e-mail].

Apr 28, 10pm-late, free before midnight with RSVP, then RMB100. Bar Rouge, 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路18号7楼，近南京东路

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: Celia 1 Year Anniversary

Shanghai's newest afterhours club has already been partying through daylight for an entire year. Head there for a packed line-up of Celia regulars, including Jasmine Li, MIIIA and Misloop. There's also free flow wine from 10pm-midnight.

Apr 29, 10pm-late, free before midnight, then RMB100. Celia, 298 Xingfu Lu, by Pingwu Lu 幸福路298号，近平武路

Apr 29: NMLSS B2B Damacha

Smash debuts a new night in which they pair two Shanghai DJs with different aesthetics to play together back-to-back. First up is techno DJ NMLSS of VOID playing with left-field hip-hop and grime producer Damacha. 

Apr 29, 10pm-late, no cover. Smash, 685 Dingxi Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 定西路685号，近法华镇路

Apr 30: Intergalactic Gary

Co:Motion x Discosmic Adventure team up to bring the Dutch master of the decks to Elevator. For more than three decades, Intergalactic Gary has been rocking the dancefloor with his flawless mixing style and ability to build bridges between seemingly different genres.

Apr 30, 10pm-late, RMB80. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218号4楼，近东湖路

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