The 10 Best Things to Do This Week in Shanghai
By Erica Martin
May 29: Intro Shanghai by Night Festival
Major Beijing electronic music festival comes to Shanghai for a one-day showcase at both stages of Bandai Namco Shanghai Base. The techno stage hosts the likes of UVB, Dax J and Beijing’s Weng Weng. The bass stage was curated by Shanghai label SVKVLT and features ballroom champion Mike Q, DJ Paypal and locals Osheyack, Howell and Kilo Vee.
May 29, 6pm, RMB160 presale, RMB220 door. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌路179号，近江宁路
May 31: Cinderella
The Russian National Ballet Theater takes this classic fairy tale to the stage for one night only in Shanghai. Expect an enchanting dance performance with sumptuous costumes and stage design.
May 31, 7.15pm, RMB80-880. Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, by Shiji Dadao 丁香路425号，近世纪大道
June 1: Peter Pan on Ice
The Russian Ice Stars bring their rendition of Peter Pan to the Mercedes-Benz Arena’s ice rink. Expect a fresh new take on the classic fantasy-adventure story, with Wendy, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, Tiger Lily and Peter himself performing acrobatics and zooming across the ice.
June 1, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, RMB100-580. Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 Shibo Dadao, by Yaohua Lu 世博大道1200号，近耀华路
June 1-4: The Three-body Problem
Liu Cixin's acclaimed work of science fiction chronicling the adventures of astronomer Ye Wenjie and nanomaterials researcher Wang Miao gets a stage adaptation, complete with cutting-edge 3D special effects. English subtitles are only available for the shows on June 3-4 at 19.15pm.
June 1-2, 7.15pm, June 3-4, 2pm and 7.15pm. RMB80-880. Shanghai Culture Square, 36 Yongjia Lu, by Jianguo Lu 永嘉路36号，近建国路
June 2: Temple Rats
This pair of DJs from Chengdu mixes Berlin techno with traditional Chinese instrumentals, especially the erhu. Their tracks are a blend of heavy beats and ambient instrumentation. The show is organized by their label G42, which was founded last year to promote a music exchange between DJs in Shanghai and Chengdu. MIIIA, Misloop, Deep 19 and Max Shen spin in support.
June 2, 10pm-late. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218号4楼，近东湖路
June 2-3: Summer of Sin
Qi-POW! Burlesque hosts this sinfully good variety show, in which a beachside California town responds to a stifling heatwave by turning to the seven deadly sins. Expect cabaret, burlesque, aerial and circus acts, drag, song and dance. The founders of Qi-POW! are leaving Shanghai this summer, and Summer of Sin will be their final performance.
June 2-3, 9pm, RMB180 pre-sale, RMB220 at the door. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
June 2-4: God of Carnage
DreamWeaver’s latest stage production is the acclaimed black comedy God of Carnage. Originally written in French by Yasmina Reza, it tells the story of two sets of wealthy parents who meet to discuss a fight that happened between their children on the playground. Chaos ensues.
June 2-4, doors 7pm, play begins 8pm, RMB250, RMB500 for dinner deal. Shanghai Slim's, 10-12, Sinan Mansion, 523 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu 复兴中路523弄思南公馆10-12号, 近思南路
June 3-4: Pawnstar Pop-Up
China's largest secondhand store hosts a major pop-up event on the third floor of Lost Heaven Silk Road. Head there to search for vintage designer brands, one-of-a-kind upcycled pieces, and unique thrifty clothing.
June 3-4, 12-9pm, no cover. Lost Heaven Silk Road, 758 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu 巨鹿路758号，近富民路
June 4: Central Studios One Summer Day Annual Fair Day 2017
une 4, 11am-8pm, no cover. Central Studios, 1/F, Bldg 1, 751 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Jianguo Dong Lu 黄陂南路751号1号楼1楼, 近建国东路
June 4: Sleeping Beauty
For one night only, the Russian National Ballet Theatre brings this classic fairy tale to the stage. Though made famous by the Brothers Grimm, the tale of Sleeping Beauty can be traced back to a folk tale immortalized by Italian poet Giambattista Basile.
June 4, 7.15pm, RMB80-880. Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, by Shiji Dadao 丁香路425号，近世纪大道
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