Oct 1-2Shanghai International Dance Center OpeningAfter four years of construction, the Shanghai International Dance Center will officially open its doors on October 1 with Shanghai Ballet’s adaptation of Hamlet. The show is one of the highly anticipated offerings this month, along with the Derek Deane-choreographed, Shanghai Ballet production of Romeo and Juliet (Oct 5-6) and the Sino-French modern ballet, A Sigh of Love (Oct 8-9). In addition to hosting shows by acclaimed international groups like Israel’s Batsheva Dance, the 39,100-square-meter complex will serve as the home for the Shanghai Ballet, Shanghai Song & Dance Ensemble, Shanghai Dance School and the dance department at Shanghai Theater Academy.Hamlet: Oct 1-2, 7.30pm, RMB80-680. Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng LuOct 1-2Budweiser STORM FestivalSince starting out three years ago, the Budweiser Storm Festival has established itself as a bona fide October holiday tradition. Teens will enjoy, but be sure to check the list of artists performing to be sure of clean lyrics. Last year, they sold out all tickets on both nights, and they’re back for another star-studded edition headlined by Hardwell and Skrillex, this time at Shanghai Shendi, a massive location near Shanghai Disney. Official after parties include a Skrillex and Marshmello teaming at MYST (Oct 1), Conrank at Arkham (Oct 1), Oliver Heldens at M2 (Oct 2) and Stooki Sound at Arkham (Oct 2).Oct 1-2, 1-11pm, RMB350 (per day), RMB680 (two-day pass), RMB680-1,180 (Vip passes). Shanghai Shendi, No. 188, Lane 399 Shendi Dong Lu.Oct 1-7West Bund Food FestivalThe growing art mecca hosts its first food festival on the riverbank near the Yuz Museum. International chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants will join 10 Corso Como’s Corrado Michelazzo and top-notch Chinese options like Dadong Roast Duck Restaurant in this gourmand celebration.Oct 1-7, 11am-3pm and 4.30-9pm, RMB60-80. Yuz Museum, 35 Fenggu Lu, by Longteng Dadao.The NBA returns to Mercedes-Benz Arena for the 10th edition of Global Games China. While the visit is notable for bringing Yao Ming’s team, Houston Rockets, for their first Mainland game in 12 years, the battle between the Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans is especially intriguing, as it pits two of the league’s biggest stars against one another: James ‘The Beard’ Harden and Anthony ‘The Brow’ Davis. Both are eager to rebound from nightmarish seasons, where their individual excellence was unable to lift their teams to the playoffs - and win over some Chinese fans in the process.Oct 9, 7pm, RMB350-18,888. Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 Shibo Dadao, by Yaohua Lu> For more family friendly events in Shanghai, click 'read more' at the bottom.
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经过4年的修建，上海国际舞蹈中心终于在今年的10月1日正式对外开放，并以上海芭蕾舞团的新作《哈姆雷特》开启第一个演出季。而作为演出季的首月，十月份的上海国际舞蹈中心的舞台上将佳作频出，其中包括上芭演出的Dereck Deane版《罗密欧与朱丽叶》（10月5日-6日）及中法合作现代芭蕾《花样年华》（10月8日-日）。除此之外，更有如以色列Batsheva舞蹈团这类的国际知名舞团应邀而来，在齐聚了上海芭蕾舞团，上海歌舞团及上海舞蹈学校的39100平方米的空间内翩翩起舞。
《哈姆雷特》：
时间：晚上7点30分门票：80元~680元地址：虹桥路1650上海国际舞蹈中心，近水城路“百威风暴电音节”已在3年的时间内成长为长假期间的重要娱乐风向标之一，更是深受年轻人的喜爱，不过正因如此，还是建议家长能提前了解一下演出曲目及歌词，以免有不当的词汇出现。去年门票售罄的场面还非常清晰，今年他们依旧带来了以Hardwell和Skrillex主打的强大明星阵容。这次落户上海迪士尼乐园旁的申迪园区，场地面积十分可观。还有不同地方举办的庆功派对，包括Skrillex和Marshmello会出现在MYST现场（10月1日），Conrank将现身Arkham（10月1日），Oliver Heldens和Stooki Sound都将在10月2日分别出现在M2和Arkham。
时间：中午1点—晚上11点
门票：单日票，350元；双日通票，680元；VIP票，680元~1180元地址：申迪东路399弄188号上海的艺术圣域将在余耀德美术馆旁举办第一届美食节。世界各地米其林餐厅的大厨将携手10 Corso Como的Corrado Michelazzo，以及一些顶级中餐厅如大董烤鸭店，共同参加这个美食盛会。
时间：上午11点—下午3点；下午4点30分—晚上9点
门票：60元~80元地址：丰谷路35号余耀德美术馆，近龙腾大道NBA今年将继续在上海梅赛德斯奔驰文化中心举办第10届国际赛（中国站）。这次是比赛的队伍之一是已暌违中国大陆球场12年之久的休斯顿火箭队，也是大姚曾经效力的球队。他们将迎战新奥尔良鹈鹕队。而此次的明星阵容看点则是James Harden与Anthony Davis之间的火花较量。这两位明星球员的抢眼表现虽未能力挽所属球队未晋级季后赛的局面，但成功圈粉了不少中国球迷。
时间：晚上7点
门票：350元~18888元地址：世博大道1200号，近耀华路> 在线查看更多家庭亲子活动，请点击下方“阅读原文”.