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| Friday, May 23rd |
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Villa Oro > The King of Pop Art: Andy Warhol Party
 Party like the Warhol crowd at Villa ORO in a celebration of the first exhibition of Warhol's work in China. The refurbished 1930's Villa on Shimen Lu will be decorated with visual installations and other surprises. Starts at 10pm and goes LATE. If you stay up late enough you can check out the exhibition at Art + Shanghai on starting Saturday. Read more on SmSh here | show flyer |
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Attica > Miguel Migs
Not only does DJ Miguel Migs combine the best electronic music in the world with live instrumental, creating a perfectly balanced organic sound; he also does it with such grace and style that Macey Gray, Lionel Ritchie and Brittany Spears have all asked for him to remix their tunes. He plays Attica this Friday night and brings with him his unique style of house music which is firmly grounded in his reggae roots. Starts: 10pm. Cover Charge: 100rmb before midnight (includes one standard drink) 100rmb after midnight (entrance fee only) | show flyer |
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Sugar > Top Gun Party
The third in the series of 80's-night themed-parties sees Sugar donning it's aviators, slipping into its flight jacket, and switching to guns. The movie that turned a dwarf into a world superstar is being celebrated this Friday as TOP GUN: The Party, comes to Xintiandi. As usual, a selection of mash up tunes will be provided by DJ Mick, but who will be performing THAT special 'you've lost that loving feeling' scene? Starts at 9pm. No cover | show flyer |
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Windows Scoreboard > Disco Tech 2073 Bund Trash Party
 Windows Scoreboard transforms into Das Scoreboard to bring you Disco Tech 2073, Shanghai's Official bund trash party! "Sport your popped collar, your ridiculously large sunglasses, your black dress & heels, your disco shoes, your tightest shiny shirts, or your best looking suit ... its time to hit up the disco tech! Special Guest DJ M. Robinson on the bund will be pumping an electro rock megamix for all to enjoy! Remember, there is a difference between bund class & bund trash... and we are bund trash baby!" Cover: It's FREE baby! | show flyer |
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Lin Bar & Grill > Words He Doesn't Say
A mini Broadway concert at Lin bar inside Bund 5 captures the gap between the dreams and realities of young people living in urban environments. Please reserve tickets by Wed. 6pm. Individual tickets are 80rmb, group tickets 70rmb. Show starts at 8pm with on intermission. Swing dancing to follow. 10 percent of proceeds will go to Red Cross disaster relief. | show flyer |
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 The Shelter > The Shelter Foundation
Shelter hosts a special edition of their monthly charity night in aid of the disaster in Sichuan province. All the DJs will play for free and all door takings will go to charity. The stellar line up is as follows: HBD, Drunk Monk, YuFah, VNutz, Fortune, R3, Adept, Nat Alexander, Shanghai Ultra, Siesta and Viceroy. Expect a mash-up of funky beats throughout the night. Starts: 9pm. Cover: 30rmb | show flyer |
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MAO > The Groove of Two Cities
Udance.cn, China's first (and only) 24hour internet music radio station, presents the 3rd edition of their popular "Groove of two cities" party, featuring some of Shanghai's and Beijing's best local talents: Udance resident DJ Dave K and Kaka, perform at Mao this Friday night, playing the latest in Minimal, Techno and House. Starts: 10pm. Cover: 100rmb (includes 1 free drink) Free entry for girls. | show flyer |
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Roller Revival > Springtime Roller Revival
Just the thought of flying around an oval rink with wheels strapped to your shoes is enough to bring a big smile to anybody who grow up in the 80's. For those of you who fancy dusting off their shinny shell suits and leg warmers for some old skool, clean fun, make sure you head over to the Roller Rink for a Springtime Roller Revival on the 23rd May. If you thought it couldn't get any better then the open bar will have you thinking again. Starts: 10pm. Cover: 200rmb. Here is the address: 420 Yichuan Lu near Ganquan Lu. For more info, check the website at: http://www.rollerrevival.com. See pictures of previous Roller Revival Parties on SmSh here and here | show flyer |
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Live Bar > Xie Tianxiao and Cold Blooded Animal
 Live Bar hosts Cold Blooded Animal for their exclusive Shanghai show promoting their latest CD, "Just One Desire." Formed way back in 1994, Cold Blooded Animal are a big time Chinese alt rock band featuring the explosive Xie Tianxiao, and have sold lots of records all over China (like more than 10,000). Support is from Shanghai's nu metal kings, Crazy Mushroom. Tickets: 150rmb (100rmb pre-sale; 90rmb for Live Bar members). | show flyer |
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Cotton's > Awake and Sing Meet and Greet
Cotton's invites you to meet the cast of upcoming play 'Awake and Sing' at the official launch party this Friday. The play, not opening till June 4th, is directed by Canadian Jonathan Geenen and written by the acclaimed screenwriter, playwright and social protester, Clifford Odets. The actors, crew and production team will be there to answer any questions you may have. You will also be given the opportunity to book tickets for the play. Time: 8pm-10pm. Cover: 20rmb gets you the East West Theatre specials for the evening. | show flyer |
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789 Nanjing Lu > Lipstick Special Edidtion: Bed
Lipsticks' special night, Bed, is back again at 789. After last week's event the bar has decided not to wait any longer to put on their second edition. Expect more of the same. In other words: more grapes, more models, more funky-house beats. Welcome to the Good Life!! Doors open at 9:30pm. No cover. | show flyer |
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Live Bar > Crazy Mushroom + Little Nature
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. | show flyer |
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Henry's Brewery & Grill > The Comedy Tour
The second show of ChopSchticks with world-Class stand-up comedian Tom Shillue - featured on Late Night Show and The Daily Show - will be performing their second show tonight and will be supported by Matt McCarthy - who has recently recorded a TV special for Comedy Central. Could be a laugh? ]Starts: 8pm. Cover: 250rmb at the door and 220rmb in advance. Tickets are available from Sherpas: 6209 6209 | show flyer |
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O'Malley's > Brittany Festival
St Yves is the first ever Brittany festival in Shanghai. Brittany is an area in France and they have delicious crepes. Anwyays, theres a band playing at O'Malley's from 7:30pm until 10:30pm. 100rmb gets you entry and two free drinks. The next day at Montmarte in the New Factories they have a crepes deal and workshops starting at 3pm. And then next night the band is at The Blarney Stone at the same time. | show flyer |
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I Love Shanghai > Shag Tag II
"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.
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Yuyintang > No Name Album Release Party
[Postponed] Xi'an transplants No Name will be having their album release party at Yuyintang. No Name are spiky haired punk rockers playing street punk a la Total Chaos, Rancid, and Stiff Little Fingers. Head on down and pick up their album. It'll totally piss off your parents. Cover is 30rmb. Support from The Dropkicks. Starts 9:30pm. | show flyer |
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| Saturday, May 24th |
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Shanghai Stadium > Fiat cup 2008
For those of you craving a bit of European football ¡§C and we know you're out there ¡§C Saturday's "soccer" event should set the heart beating that little bit quicker. Two of Serie A's best teams (Juventus and Parma) are coming to Shanghai to take part in the FIAT Cup 2008. Even though the name might be a bit daft, one this is certain: the chance to see the likes of Del Piero, Nedved, Trezeguet et al, is a mouth-watering prospect. They will be competing against each other, and China's own Shen Hua FC, in a three way round-robin tournament. Time: First Game Kicks of at 8:15pm. Tickets: Between 80-500rmb. See the wire for further details. | show flyer |
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Vue bar - Hyatt on the Bund > Matt&Flo - The Revival
 It just wouldn't be summer time in Shanghai without a Matt and Flo party. These two hedonistic thrill-seekers had built up a reputation for throwing some of the best events in town, and then suddenly it all went quiet. Well, they're back. Their first event, aptly named The Revival, will be held this Saturday at the Hyatt on the Bund's swanky Vue bar on the 32nd floor. A funky mash-up of tunes will be provided by DJs Levi and Paul London, who will be competing with the venue's spectacular views for you attention. Starts: 10pm. No Cover. | show flyer |
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M2 > DJ Joyce Mercedes
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). | show flyer |
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Volar > Disco Disco
Shanghai's 70s/80s-night pioneer, Thomas Paninaro, is brining back some of the Old Skool at Volar this Saturday. This Disco Disco party should be a throw back to all those dance tunes of old. Starts at 10pm. Free Cover. Dress Code: Funky!! | show flyer |
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Attica > Switch
Bund megaclub, Attica returns with another night of Switch. This RnB and hip hop night features DJ Ya5ith from Singapore who has created a unique style of mixing and scratching and has DJ for a host of celebs, including Pierce Brosnan and Juliette Lewis. Yippee!! Ladies free entry before midnight. Cover 100rmb entrance including one standard drink before midnight; after midnight 150rmb entrance only. | show flyer |
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Antidote in Hangzhou
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 - 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: 30rmb members, cheap drinks. Address: Devil's Kiss (Former Kana Bar): 152-2 Nanshan Lu -- close to the Nanshan and Qingbo crossroad (around 100 meters South). | show flyer |
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The Shelter > Shanghai By Bus
The legendary Shanghai By Bus series makes a return to The Shelter this Saturday. With a lively mix of DJ's including special guest, Steve Barker, who had the popular BBC radio show On The Wire, the night is bound to take on a chilled-out reggae vibe. Starts: 9pm. Cover: 30rmb. | show flyer |
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Muse > MRD DJ Klever
Part of the fabled Allies crew, DJ Klever is something of a shining light in the DJ fraternity. Holding multiple ITF and DMC titles, as well as remixing some of dance music greatest names, he is one of the genre's heavyweights... And he plays Muse this Saturday! If dance music isn¡¯t for you, then the resident Hip Hop/R&B band will be performing upstairs and bringing you an edgier atmosphere. Doors at 9pm. Door Charge: 100rmb | show flyer |
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MAO > Banana Split
Kelis once said her milkshakes bring all the boys to the yard¡ Well Mao is hoping that their Saturday night event, Banana Split, will have the same effect. DJs, Mr Stokes and Kamikaze will be once again proving the musical inspiration of Mash Ups and classic deep house. Remember to bring a straw. Doors at: 10pm. Cover: 100rmb for guys. Girls for free. | show flyer |
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Abbey Road > Abbey Road Birthday Party
Abbey Road restaurant celebrates its first birthday with all you can eat BBQ and a live concert by Beatles cover band, The Gently Gear Freaks. The deal includes the meal and two beers or soft drinks for 111 rmb. 5pm-10pm. Music starts at 8:30pm. | show flyer |
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Live Bar > Magic Mama
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.
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The Seven > Electro Trash Charity
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: 50rmb | show flyer |
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Yuyintang > Guaili Live
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: 30rmb | show flyer |
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| Monday, May 26th |
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The Shelter > DJ Nu-Mark
West Coast DJ, Nu-Mark, plays Shelter on Monday 26th. Most commonly recognised for his membership in legendary group, Jurassic 5, this DJ will bring some American funk and soul to popular underground nightspot. Nu-Mark has amassed a collection of over 35,000 records, so you can guarantee his musical tastes are pretty well refined. The list of artists he has performed alongside is also pretty impressive: Outcast, The Roots, Run DMC, Wu-Tang Clan¡ If he's good enough for them, he's good enough for you. Starts: 10pm. Cover: 60rmb. | show flyer |
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