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It's the best time of the week – the end of it. There are loads of great things to do in Shanghai this weekend, as well as watching the World Cup, of course. Read on for our top ten picks.
Wild Children
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Seminal Chinese folk act Wild Children make a very welcome return to Shanghai, 22 years after their founding. After the loss of the group’s driving force Suo Wenjun to cancer in 2004 the band understandably went on a lengthy hiatus, but in recent years they』ve returned to the live stage and continued to deliver top-level performances. Now, they’re releasing a new album – hence this latest tour.
Bandai Namco Shanghai Base (formerly Qianshuiwan Creative Arts Centre) 179 Yichang Lu, near Jiangning Lu. Sun 1 Jul. 8.30pm-late. 150RMB (presale)
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From 7pm to 8.30pm at Zozzo Pizza, BottlesXO offers up bottomless sangria for 138RMB. Add a slice of pizza for 20RMB or a pick of a cured meats slicing station or porchetta paninis for 35RMB. After 8.30pm, a glass of sangria goes for 45RMB.
Zozzo Pizza 9 Donghu Lu, near Xinle Lu. Fri 29. 7pm-midnight. Free.
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This latest instalment from the Douban record label features Shanghai's own 33EMYBW and Gooooose - excellent solo projects from two members of Duck Fight Goose - plus PlayRec co-founder Wang Changcun, DuDu and RMBit. So basically some of the best alternative electronic music talent in the country right now, all on one night.
ALL Second Floor, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Changle Lu. Sun 1 Jul. 10pm-late. 80RMB; 60RMB (presale).
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Every night until Monday, New York City's legendary Dante Naren (ranked 15th on The World's 50 Best Bar list in 2017) joins forces with five of China's best-known bartenders, Daniel An, Blacky Su, Phoebe Han, Yao Lu and Sam Kuan each presenting their original Campari-based signatures. For this pop-up, Naren will serve ten cocktails partly selected from Dante’s beverage menu and Negroni Sessions.
The Ritz Bar & Lounge Portman Ritz-Carlton 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Xikang Lu. Until Mon 2 Jul. 7pm-late.
Watch the World Cup
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup is here through July 15. Here's where to find the Shanghai venues that will be broadcasting the World Cup matches live so you don't miss out on any of the sports excitement – no matter what time it is.
Extract the QR code for detailed event listings.
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Kerry Hotel Pudong celebrates the best of craft beer by bringing over 30 of the city’s beer brands and food vendors together for a two-day fiesta under the skies in the Kerry Parkside courtyard with over 200 craft beers from over 30 domestic and international breweries. Vendors include local gems such as Boxing Cat, Tomatito, Doc Guthrie's, and tons more.
Kerry Parkside 1378 Huamu Lu, near Fangdian Lu. Sat 30 Jun-Sun 1 Jul. 11am-9pm. Free.
KFK Presents: Dwayne Perkins
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New York comic Dwayne Perkins – as seen on Comedy Central, Conan and headlining the Hong Kong Comedy Festival – is back at Kung Fu Komedy for two nights.
Kung Fu Komedy Fourth Floor, 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Julu Lu. Fri 29-Sat 30. 9-10.30pm. 200RMB; 170RMB (presale).
Most Girls Smell Good x Shade Seoul
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Shade Seoul return to Shanghai, partnering with Most Girls Smell Good for a DADA takeover. DJs Ligrye, Net Gala, and Seesea are joined by drag queens Nana and Charlotte Goodenough and locally-based support from TOY, Amber Akilla, and Medusa mastermind Michael Cignarale.
DADA 115 Xingfu Lu, near Fahuazhen Lu. Fri 29. 10pm-late. 80RMB; 60RMB (before midnight).
Comedy UN presents Lincoln Daw: Above the Fray
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Australian comic Lincoln Daw is leaving Shanghai and is looking to go out on a high with his Comedy UN headline show Above the Fray. Support comes from Kyrie Gray, Ian Badenhorst, Patrick Lozada and host Storm Xu.
Comedy UN 549 Yanan Zhong Lu, near Shaanxi Nan Lu. Sat 30. 7.30-9pm. 70RMB; 50RMB (presale).
John Acquaviva
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One of the original founders of Beatport.com, DJ and produce John Acquaviva returns to Shanghai for a night of deep house, house-tech, and progressive house.
Bar Rouge Seventh Floor, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Nanjing Dong Lu. Fri 29. 10pm-midnight. 150RMB; 100RMB (presale).
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The Rotaract Club of Shanghai is back with its annual 5k charity run on June 30 at Century Park. This year, Run in Blue is partnering with the Sweet Challenge to support YBC Healthcare's Down Syndrome Rehabilitation program. Come kick off your morning with a fun jog while supporting a great cause.
Century Park 1001 Jinxiu Lu, near Fangdian Lu. Sat 30. 8am-midday. 100RMB (students); 150RMB (adults); 200RMB (premium).