10 Best Nightlife Events This Weekend

By Erica Martin

July 20: Sigha

London-based  techno producer Sigha comes to Shanghai for the second anniversary of  local party collective Say Yes. He's performed with Jeff Mills and done  sets at major clubs the world over, including Berghain, Tresor, Fabric  and Contact.
July 20, 10pm. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu.

July 20: Sacco & Morgan: Teenage Hate

Sacco & Morgan plan to bring you a night filled with teenage angst via their music. You can expect to hear punk rock, glam and synth while you reminisce about your teenage years with a blast of nostalgia through song, and thank god that you made it to adulthood.
July 20, 9pm, Free entry. SMASH, 685 Dingxi Lu, near Fahuazhen Lu.

July 21: DJ Airbear

Dada's  record-centric dance party 12 Inches of Fun hosts Seoul-based DJ  Airbear in his first China show. A writer and record store owner,  Airbear is a major creative force in Seoul's music scene. His DJ sets  are a rare mix of South Korean funk, disco and psychedelic music of the 70 and 80s.
July 21, 11pm. Dada, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu.

July 21: Noise in My Head

China  Social Club hosts one of their first international acts at Smash. One  of Melbourne's most respected DJs and radio hosts, Noise in My Head has  been hosting his own radio show for the past 10 years. His DJ sets  consist of house, disco, breakbeat, jungle, synth and a dash of new  releases.
July 21, 9pm-late, RMB40 presale, RMB60 door. Smash, 685 Dingxi Lu, near Fahuazhen Lu.

July 21: Virtual Riot

Trap and Dubstep artist Virtual Riot will be starting his tour in Shanghai and continuing to three other cities around china. With over 10 million listens on soundcloud, Virtual Riot is renound with as a Dubstep/Trap sensation.
July 21,10pm, RMB100 presale; RMB180 door. Arkham, B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu.

July 21-22: Summer Cool Down

This summer is scorching, so luckily this party planned ahead. Join DJ Iku Iku to dance to some of the greatest summer hits. There will be free ice pops to keep you cool while you jam, but follow the dress code to ensure your comfort: less is more.
July 21-22, 8pm. Roxie, 2/F, 359 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu.

July 22: Imaabs

Chilean  producer Imaabs is a member of major Mexican underground nightclub  collective N.A.A.F.I., and has performed on Boiler Room and at MoMa PS1.  Catch his forward-thinking electronic music with Latin elements at ALL.
July 22, 11pm, RMB80. ALL Club, 2F, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Changle Lu.

July 22: Medusa

Elevator's  recurring and glitter-soaked monthly queer dance party returns. This  installment features an all-night back-to-back session of house music  with Medusa residents Michael Cignarale and Mau Mau. Ticket price is  discounted if you play a game at the door.
July 22, 10pm, RMB50. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu.

July 22: Tribeca Club Night

DJ Tuto will be providing the tunes during this week's Tribeca Club Night. Sip on a beer, some wine or a cocktail on the terrace while listening to some deep house music and enjoying the view of Shanghai's tree-lined streets. Come to dance, or just to drink, either way it will be a party.
July 22, 10pm, Free entry. Bistro Tribeca, 966 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu.

July 22-23: Shanghai Craft Beer Festival

For  the 7th year running, Shanghai Craft Beer Festival goes down at Jing An Kerry Centre, with over 30 brews on offer from Shanghai, Taiwan, Hong  Kong and the US. Tons of food options and cocktails will also be on offer from local vendors. In addition to food and drink, there will be three live bands performing, as well as performances from DJs. Entry fee includes a free drink.
July 22-23, 12pm, RMB50. Jing An Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Road West, by Changde Lu.

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