Aug 24-28Matthew Bourne's Sleeping BeautyKnighted earlier this year for his excellent contribution to dance, Sir Matthew Bourne returns to Shanghai Culture Square where he packed the house last year with his legendary all-male adaptation of Swan Lake. This time, he’s given the classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty, a striking gothic makeover. Purchase tickets here through our friends GoPiao. For more, check out our interview with Matthew Bourne and designer Lez Brotherston.Aug 16-28, 7.15pm (2pm matinees on weekends), RMB80-780, Shanghai Culture Square, 36 Yongjia Lu, by Jianguo LuAug 23Ice Age: Collision CourseThe fifth installment in the pre-historic animated series goes into space. The film picks up after the events of 2012’s Ice Age: Continental Drift where saber tooth squirrel Scrat has accidentally activated an alien ship taking him to deep space where he inadvertently sends several asteroids to collide into Earth. Meanwhile on the planet, Ray Romano’s wooly mammoth Manny must rally everyone around him to find a solution to impending doom. Stars Dennis Leary, Queen Latifah and Jennifer Lopez return with new additions including comedy vets (Nick Offerman), pop stars (Jessie J), athletes (Michael Strahan) and a scientist (Neil deGrasse Tyson).Compagnie du Loup-Ange presents this musical featuring two women who go on a journey through the forest exploring the relationships between the trees, leaves, seasons and nature. Appropriate for ages nine months to five years old.Aug 23-24, 10.30am, 3.30pm and 5pm, RMB180. Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre, 800 Miaojiang Lu, by Xizang Nan LuStyle Fitness and Ambassy Club team up for this healthy get-together by the pool. Relax while working up a sweat with capoeira, American football and parkour workshops on the schedule. In addition there will be a summer bazaar and Style Fitness organized workouts throughout.Aug 27, 10am, RMBTBA. Ambassy Court, 1500 Huaihai Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong LuAug 28Yangtze River Culinary JourneyThe Stage (Westin Bund Center) has prepared this mouthwatering spread featuring dishes originating along the Yangtze from Sihuan, Yunnan, Hubei to Shanghai. Expect a mix of traditional favorites like sichuan spicy chicken and Shanghai smoked fish.Aug 28, 11.30am-2.30pm, RMB688 with free flow champagne (RMB292 for kids) plus 16 percent. The Stage (Westin Bund Center), Level 1, The Westin Bund Center, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu> For more family-friendly events online, click 'read more' at the bottom.
**********************************************
8月24日—28日Matthew Bourne版《睡美人》因其对舞蹈的卓越贡献，Matthew Bourne今年初被封为爵士。Matthew去年便来过上海，带来了他创造性的全男版“天鹅湖”。这次来到上海文化广场，他会将经典的童话“睡美人”改编成一个全新的哥特风格的故事。欢迎读者从“购票网”购买门票。时间：晚上7点15分（周末下午场，下午2点）门票：80元-780元地点：永嘉路36号上海文化广场，近建国路史前动画系列《冰川时代》的第五部将进入外太空。第五部延续了《冰川时代4：大陆漂移》中的情节，小松鼠奎特不经意间启动了一个外星飞船，飞船载它到了外太空，却不小心向地球发射了若干个小行星。Ray Romano配音的长毛象曼尼召集了所有小伙伴，共同寻找办法避免即将到来的厄运。Denis Leary，Queen Latifah ，Jennifer Lopez 依旧加盟《冰川时代》，喜剧演员Nick Offerman，流行歌手Jessie J，运动员 Michael Strahan以及科学家Neil deGrasse Tyson的加入将为《冰川时代》增添活力。8月23日—24日音乐剧《Bruissements》本次音乐剧由Compagnie du Loup-Ange主办，主要讲述了两个女性共同踏上了去往森林的旅程，探索树木、树叶、季节和自然之间的关系。适合9个月以上，5岁以下儿童观看。时间：8月23日-24日，上午10:30，下午3:30，下午5点门票：180元地点：苗江路800号上海儿童艺术剧院，近西藏南路8月27日城市健身主题活动“Fit in the City”Style Fitness和Ambassy Club共同举办了这次池边健身聚会。聚会上有卡波耶拉舞蹈、美式足球和跑酷游戏，快来运动流汗彻底放松！聚会同时会有夏日集市以及Style Fitness组织的健身活动。时间：8月27日上午10点门票：待定地点：淮海中路1500号, 近乌鲁木齐中路上海威斯汀大饭店举办了这场让人谗涎欲滴的美食盛宴。本次聚集了长江沿岸的美食，从四川到云南，再到湖北和上海。期待四川辣子鸡及上海烟熏鱼等传统美食的同台亮相！时间：8月28日，上午11:30-下午2:30门票：688元/位，香槟免费，儿童292元/位地点：河南中路88号上海威斯汀大饭店一楼, 近广东路> 在线查看更多精彩活动资讯，请点击下方“阅读原文”