10 Best Nightlife Events This Weekend
By Erica Martin
May 19: Soda Plains + Dis Fig
Wooozy Offline’s latest show at Dada showcases producer Soda Plains. Born in Hong Kong and now based out of London and Berlin, he has an expansive, experimental take on electronic music. A strong supporting line-up features Dis Fig, a Brooklyn and Berlin-based purveyor of grime and Jersey club, plus Dirty K, Naaah, Scintii and Sleepless.
May 19, 10pm-late, Dada, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号，近法华镇路
May 19: Kaiba Discovery Boat Cruise Launch Party
To celebrate the launch of their first series of craft brews, Shanghai beer bar Kaiba throws a huge party on a boat with free beer and food, plus live performances by Akin, Visudy and Amber Akilla. The event is invite-only, but That's Shanghai is giving away a pair of tickets. Check our WeChat to see how to win.
May 19, 7pm-late, secret location.
May 19: Rabit
Shanghai’s celebrated local bass music collective Genome hosts Houston producer, composer, DJ, and record label owner Rabit. He’s known for both his industrial, hip-hop-inflected sound and for cultivating an underground dance community that promotes inclusivity of all races, genders and sexualities.
May 19, 10pm-late, RMB80. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218号4楼，近东湖路
May 19: '90s to Naughties
Smash holds the second installment of their throwback night. Expect a poweful dose of nostalgia thanks to Christina Aguilera, Nelly, Smash Mouth, Sisqó, J-Lo, 50 Cent and Nirvana. Attendees are encouraged to wear "90s and 2000s internet styles."
May 19, 10pm-late, no cover, Smash, 685 Dingxi Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 定西路685号，近法华镇路
May 19: Chillmatic
Graffiti artist Ethan Liu, who is from Shanghai and is influenced by the aesthetic of The Gorillaz, joins DJ L-J, Dj Tag and Man Alive for a night of live art and music at Dope Shifu.
May 19, 9pm-late, no cover. Dope Shifu, 317-8 Changping Lu, bu Shaanxi Bei Lu 昌平路317-8号，近陕西北路
May 20: Amber Akilla: Double Happiness
May 20, 10pm-late, no cover, Smash, 685 Dingxi Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 定西路685号，近法华镇路
May 20: Afrojack
Dutch megastar DJ Afrojack, who has made it onto DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs list for the past thousand years and is one of the most recognizable names in EDM, comes to Shanghai for a show at Fusion.
May 20, 10pm-late, RMB280-380. Fusion, 5/F, Bldg 6, South Block, 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu 兴业路123号6号楼5楼, 近马当路
May 20: Kitsune Club Night With Young Franco
Celebrated club night Kitsune drops in to Shanghai as part of their Parisien Tour, bringing with them producer Young Franco, who is known for his friendly stage persona and the bounce and soul in his productions. Catch him at Le Baron.
May 20, 10pm-late, no cover but invite or reservation required. Le Baron, 7/F, 20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Lu 东湖路20号7楼，近淮海路
May 20: SatDragDay
Happiness 42's weekly drag night continues with live performances from Shanghai's most talented queens, starting from 8.30pm. If you arrive before 10.30pm, RMB100 will get you free flow drinks.
May 20, 8.30pm-late, no cover, Happiness 42, 42 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路42号，近法华镇路
May 20: Developer
Beijing art and music collective Shadowplay hosts Developer, an LA-based techno producer and founder of Modularz record label. He has been active since the ‘90s and found acclaim for being able to play 40 to 60 records per hour on 3 turntables during his sets.
May 20, 10pm-late, Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218号4楼，近东湖路
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