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SmartShanghai.comBamboo Goalposts @Sun, May 18th
One man's quest to teach the PRC to love football (also known as soccer) at the Glamour Bar with author Rowan Simons. 50 rmb gets you a seat and a drink. Starts 4pm.The Relief BBQ @ Cotton'sSun, May 18th
Cotton's is putting on a huge BBQ all-you-can-eat, brunch type thingy, in an effort to raise money for the earthquake relief fund. Half of all the proceeds will go to the Red Cross Society of China. Time: 12pm-5pm. Charge: 150rmb (not including drinks)Family Fun Day @ SmSh TerritorySun, May 18th
Bohdi Adventures is hosting a Family Fun Day at the "Minority Culture Park" at Dianshan Lake. Starting at 10am, families head on down to enjoy a day of activities in the park: Scavenger hunts, kids bike races, bouncy castle, walking tours, buffet lunch, homemade cupcakes, child day care. Free bus transport to and from the event. Price is 300rmb for adults, 200rmb for kids under 10, free for babies under 2. For tickets call 136 6176 3907 or email dan_yotive@bohdi.com.cn.Cinestesia @ CULTURAL SECTION: Consulate General of SpainSun, May 18th
A series of three Spanish silent films paired with live music by Shanghai-based musicians. It takes cajones majores to attempt a wacky stunt like this. The third film in the series is Pilar Guerra (1926). Music: Abraham Carmona. Gypsy-jazz music. Limited seating. Free. 7pm.Excess Luggage @ JZMon, May 19th
Although this band's name doesn't say a whole lot for its self-image, the Norwegian Organ trio fuses innovative improv with classical training for a fine-tuned performance. Excess Baggage includes Vigleik Storaas on piano, Steinar S. Nickelsen on organ and Håkon M. Johansen on drums. Show starts at 10pm. Sister band, The Spare Tires, opens.Q5 Wine Tasting Event @ Enoteca (Taicang Lu)Tue, May 20th
To celebrate the launch of May's Q5 Wineclub offer, an inaugural tasting event will be taking place on the 20th May at Enoteca (Taicang lu). All you wine buffs out there will be pleased to know that a great selection of wines (8 in total) will be provided for your discerning minds and ¨C of course - enjoyment. Indeed all the major wine producing regions are well represented, with bottles from France, Argentina, Chile and Spain ready to be sniffed at, looked at, talked about and then, fingers crossed, drunk. Starts at: 8pm. Cover: 180rmb. Reservation required and due to limited capacity, priority will be given to Q5 members. Email: <a href="http://www.smartshanghai.com/mail.php">contact@smartshanghai.com</a> to book your spot.Fruit @ Caves Art CenterWed, May 21st
Oil paintings by 7 Guizhou artists show the painters deep connection with nature and the environment in the newish Wu Jiao art district. These artists work quietly and relentlessly, paying tribute and preserving the beauty of the wilderness. Opens at 10am.Kaleidoscope: Ren Hong Solo Exhibition @ Studio RougeThu, May 22nd
Studio Rouge on the Bund snags Ren Hong for her second solo show in Shanghai. Ren paints meticulous abstractions of popular images from her childhood. Although the images she channels into her own work were often ones commissioned by Mao, Ren communicates nostalgia for the images of her childhood by painting traditional images "filtered through kaleidoscope patterns."Nuits Sonores @ Bar RougeThu, May 22nd
One of Europe's biggest music festivals is coming to Shanghai. Normally over 250 artists play the Nuits Sonores festival every year, but the kind people at Bar Rouge have sifted through the chaff and hand picked some of the best DJs from that list and brought them to town. French DJ/Producer, Spitzer, makes some of hottest electro beats around. He is joined by Techno and House DJs, Oxia and Agoria, who are also wildly popular in the dance music fraternity. With a live VJ set by Jose Lagarellos this has all the hall-marks of a big one. Starts: 6pm Cover: 100rmbThe Comedy Tour @ Henry's Brewery & GrillThu, May 22nd
Why did the chicken cross the road? To go to the Comedy Tour at Henry's Brewery, stupid! These, and hopefully many other better jokes, are what's on offer as the Comedy Tour rolls back into Shanghai. World-Class stand-up comedian Tom Shillue ¨C featured on Late Night Show and The Daily Show - will be performing tonight and will be supported by Matt McCarthy - who has recently recorded a TV special for Comedy Central. Could be a laugh? The show runs for two nights (22nd and 23rd) Starts: 8pm. Cover: 250rmb at the door and 220rmb in advance. Tickets are available from Sherpas: 6209 6209The Kite Runner @ ArchThu, May 22nd
Based on the # 1 best-selling novel by Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner takes place Afghanistan on the brink of war in the 1980s and zooms in on two young friends, Amir and Hassan, about to be separated forever. In the midst of the political turmoil, Amir's fearful act of betrayal will mark their lives forever and set in motion an epic quest for redemption. Much like the book, engrossing and fast-paced, this plot-driven narrative is also suspiciously far-fetched. Suspend disbelief starting at 8pm.Tapas Locas Party @ Cantine Nouveau BistroThu, May 22nd
The second Tapas Locas Party is being held at Cantine this Thursday. As before, the guys at Cantine will provide the sangria, tapas and music ¨C you are required to bring you dancing feet. 128rmb will get you free flow of sangria and all the tapas you can stomach until 10pm, with special drinks prices available afterwards. However, if you book early you can get the whole thing for the knock down price of 108rmb. Bargain. Starts at: 6pmShag Tag II @ I Love ShanghaiFri, May 23rd
"Enter ILS, receive a number, write your Shag requests on the wall, have a drink and see what happens!" Shag Tag one was a big success, so I Love Shanghai's doing it again. Could "Capture the Shag" be far in the future? Hosted by Crazy Clarky the Cookie Monster.History in Black and Red @ Andrew James Art GalleryFri, May 23rd
A critically-acclaimed international show by an international artist. Sheng Qi makes his first stop ever in Shanghai at Andrew James Art. Sheng's work is often informed by an exciting/checkered past that includes fleeing from China in 1989 only to return 9 years later. Opening reception from 6pm-9pm. Bendan & Huaidan - Grafitti Art Opening @ No Framework SpaceFri, May 23rd
No Framework's grand opening exhibition takes a look at grafitti art in a country where public space is tightly monitored (China). "In No Framework Space the walls are white, and not controlled. Yet." One night only. 7:30pm-11:30pm.Crazy Mushroom + Little Nature @ Live BarFri, May 23rd
On the stage at Live Bar: Crazy Mushroom (nu metal a la Lincoln Park from Shanghai), and Little Nature (pop punk a la Blink 182 from Shanghai). Head on down to support local acts. Starts 9:30pm. Tickets are 30rmb.Empire: Impressions from China @ Glamour BarSat, May 24th
Tokyo-based, American photographer James Whitlow Delano will hold a discussion and signing of his book "Empire: Impressions from China" at Glamour Bar. Delano has worked alongside artists like Annie Leibovitz and is famous for his works across Asian countries from Afghanistan to India and along the Silk Road. 4pm-5:30pm.DJ Joyce Mercedes @ M2Sat, May 24th
They say Joyce Mercedes is an international DJ of great stature and talent. She's been all over (47 countries in fact), displaying her immense passions.. for dance music. Head on down to M2 for her Shanghai stop. Cover Charge: 100rmb (including one standard drink).Antidote@Hangzhou @ SmSh TerritorySat, May 24th
We don't normally list events for Hanghou but we make an exception in this case because Antidote parties are normally pretty damn good. Expect to be treated to some electro punk, rock, minimal techno and ghetto pop, brought to you by DJS Ben Huang, R3, Fish and Ozone. These guys have been playing events every month for the last 3 years ¨C including the Midi and Modern Sky festivals - so they are well versed in putting on a decent rave. The club itself is set in a forest and next to some lake and takes about 20 minutes to get there on the express train. Starts at 9pm. Cover: 100rmb/80rmb members (includes open bar all night). Address: House 3, 23 Yang Gong Di, Hangzhou (near the lake!)UWANTART 2 @ UWANTART GallerySat, May 24th
The second in the series of three grand openings at UWANTART in Shanghai's Wu Jiao Chang area. Head North to see the group exhibition curated by the gallery that claims to display "the most famous and promising Chinese and French Artists."Joyce Mercedes @ M2Sat, May 24th
Joyce Mercedes is well known throughout the underground music scene for her progressive house style. Words such as funky, techy, tribal, trancy and psychedelic have been used to describe her, but we think just one word is necessary: IMMENCE! She plays M2 on 24th of May as part of her world tour! Starts: 9pm. Cover Charge: 100rmb (including one standard drink)Magic Mama @ Live BarSat, May 24th
Although perhaps it would have been better to have this band play on Mother's day, BJ's Magic Mama will be performing at Live bar on May 24. Check 'em out: BJ's latest pretenders to the emo/pop punk throne. Tickets are 35rmb and that includes a drink. Starts 9:30pm.Electro Trash Charity @ The Art HouseSat, May 24th
A night of Mash-up, electro, house, hip-hop and rock awaits you at The 7 this Saturday. DJs for the event include Alan Shanyinde, DJ Mr Tsang and DJ Sandwich, who will all be rockin and rollin in the luxurious surroundings of this concession villa. What's more, all the proceeds of the event will go to the wonderful people from the charitable organisation, Hands on Shanghai. Doors at 10pm-2am. Cover Charge: 50rmbGuaili Live @ YuyintangSat, May 24th
Calling themselves a "leftpunk band," whatever that means, BJ's Guali will be performing at YYT. Their music is a mixture of punk, garage and noise. Support from Bad Joke. Cover: 30rmbAquatech China @ Shanghai Exhibition CentreWed, May 28th
Another insider look at the process, drinking and waste water makes its China debut at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre in 2008. Organiser Amsterdam RAI will work together with the Shanghai-based exhibition company CHC, supported by The International Water Association, the Water Quality Association and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.Eric Truffaz @ JZThu, May 29th
Swiss-born trumpet player Erik Truffaz is a name to know in the international jazz community. Watch him welding post-beebop and early fusion styles of legend Miles Davis with electronica, acid rock, and hip-hop at JZ. It must be good because it costs 100rmb to get in. Show starts at 10pm.Water @ ArchThu, May 29th
This 2006 Oscar nominee is set in 1938 British Colonial India against the backdrop of Mahatma Gandhi's rise to power. A widowed pre-teen, Chuyia, brings a spark of life to the residence for Hindu widows she is forced to live it. As time passes, Chuyia must come to terms with some (very) limited options. Hindi with English subtitles. Starts at 8pm.Inez -DJ Cane Morgan and Vocal Tina @ M2Sat, May 31st
Inez is a dance duo featuring DJ Cane Morgan (now thats an intense sounding name) and Tina, although judging from the picture they look more like either professional magicians or sexy vampires. Check out the flyer after the jump. They've got a hit song called "Stronger." I'm guessing they'll bust that out for you. Presto! Cover is 100rmb (including one standard drink).Mike Stern @ JZSat, May 31st
Four time GRAMMY nominee, jazz-fusion guitarist and composer, Mike Stern graces the stage of JZ Club. If awards aren't enough for you, get this - Stern got his start as a guitar player with Blood, Sweat & Tears at the tender age of 22. 100 rmb cover charge. Show starts at 10pm.Naked @ 140 sqm gallerySat, June 7th
There ought to be just over 10 sqm of exhibition space per artist in this provocatively titled group show. Chic-chic/boheme gallery 140 sqm has rounded up 13 Shanghai-based, sexually-inspited artists to show their stuff in the old mansion on Fuxing Lu. "Naked" embraces the increased openness of formerly taboo subject matter and how these new freedoms influence the artists' lives. Opening 4pm-7pm.