Shanghai Grand Theatre » Jin Xing's Return of the Soul

One of China's most prestigious modern dancers and choreographers, Jin Xing returns to Shanghai with "Made in China - Return of the Soul", a piece exploring the traditional image of the heroine in Chinese culture and dance. Don't miss out on catching one of China's most controversial and revered artists. The show runs for two nights, starting at 7:15pm on both nights. Tickets here.

Yuyintang » Jue Festival: St. Vincent

Experimental folk-rocker Annie Clark aka St.Vincent plays Yuyintang for one of the marquee events of this years Jue Festival. Starts 9pm. Support from indie rock awesome Boys Climbing Ropes. Cover: 120rmb.

Dada » Rehab

Rehab returns to rock Dada - this time with VJ's Tokamak and PK adding Visual candy to the soundtrack. Expect Fake Blood, Joris Voorn, Diplo, Justice, Luciano, M.A.N.D.Y., Nathan Fake and more. Starting at 10pm till late, with free entry and cheap drink all night.

m97 » The Light of Day -- Han Lei Solo Exhibition

"The Light of Day" exhibition features works from Beijing-based Han Lei's acclaimed Portraits and Pagodas series, as well as new works from 2009. This is Han Lei’s first solo exhibition in Shanghai since 2004.

The Shelter » LTJ Bukem feat. MC Conrad

Sweatshop hosts one of the biggest names in jungle/DnB: LTJ Bukem -- back in town with MC Conrad. Cover: 80rmb. Check them out on Tudou here. Show up early. Starts 10pm.

Tipsy » Tipsy Trap

Milan J, Lennart Schwung and Lemon Grass will droping funky grooves while you pound on an open bar: 100rmb all you can drink.

Glamour Bar » Jamesons Whisky Night feat. Lion of Puxi

Glamour Bar hosts popular reggae band Lion of Puxi for a Jameson St. Patrick's Day Global party. Party starts at 9pm, and only 400 entry tickets will be issued. Show up on time if you want to get in.

Island6 Arts Center » Island6 presents Libido Mortido

The fourth exhibition by island6 is "an extenuation of themes related to the sub-strata of conscious/subconscious determinants and according manifestations within the creative process.... Libido/Mortido hones upon the impulses of creative liberty and individuation and an oppositional disintegration or withdrawal in resistance to life and growth."

Club G Plus » Tim Crouch feat.

Tim Crouch drops at G Plus with MC Cesar. They're also promising "secret guests". 5 premium drinks for 50rmb to the first 50 at the door.

Pavillon Costes » Pavilion Costes Closing Party

Au revoir, Pavilion Costes. This Saturday is their last to-do. Head on down one last time for Parisian opulence. No cover.

Lounge18 » Formentera Beach Party

Mojitos Jugs, umbrellas, and bikinis down at Lounge18 for their Formentera Beach Party. Gioele Brizio on the decks playing chill stuff to get it on. Call ahead for res.

LOgO » ZAOGAO

ZAOGAO back at LOgO: DJs Ben Thriller (acid sex techno), The Uhhh (dirty festival electro), Adept (bangin groove fidget), and Mau Mau (techy afrowobble). 10:30pm to late late late

Mural » Sleepless Saturday

Music from Lucious Clark, cheap beers and a jumpin' atmosphere. Live band play all those funky tunes on the stage, with three Carlsberg draft beers for 100rmb all night.

Big Bamboo (Hongqiao) » F1 Opening Race Party

Big Bamboo celebrates the return of Michael Schumacher et al. To Bahrain. All you can eat BBQ between 4pm-8pm. Lucky draws and more.

Sin » ENJOY Valentine's Day

The LGBT-friendly ENjoy party returns to Sin. Hot, eligible dude for White Valentines day. No cover.

International Gymnastics Center » Backstreet Boys - This is Us Tour

Bastreets! Back! Alright! The BSBs, now four deep return to Shanghai (no Kevin, wha wha). Yes indeed. Tickets here. Prices: 280/480/680/880/1200/1280/1600

The Spot » BEAN March Networking Night

Meet up with old friends and make new ones at the BEAN March Networking Night -- a casual evening of after work drinks to connect with Shanghai's diverse mix of young professionals as well as get the latest scoop on upcoming volunteer and social events in the city. 25r,b drinks. Runs from 7pm until 10pm.

Dada » Sub-Cinema pres. SCUM

A bleak, realistic look at life in a British young offenders institute, Scum is a shocking and harrowing piece of cinema. An absolute must-see piece of British cinema! No cover. Starts 9pm.

SmSh Territory » Rutgers EMBA Shanghai Open House

Rutgers Asia is hosting a program introduction night outlining their International EMBA program. Meet with Rutgers alumni and current students to find out more about the ins and outs of this thing. RSVP is required via emba_shanghai@business.rutgers.edu or call 8621-51160572/0573. For more information, click here. Starts 6:30pm.

 

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Yuyintang » Jue Festival: Julie Doiron

Be sure not to miss the fairy-godmother of Canadian indie rock, whose latest offering was the #1 album of 2009 on Canadian campus radio. Cover: 60rmb. Starts 9pm.

Dada » The Beat's St. Paddy's SOUL

The Beat's got St. Paddy's soullll.... '60s soul and rock on the stereo (Irishey soul), "The Commitments" on the screen and Guiness specials all night. No cover.

The Bulldog » Bulldog Shanghai

50rmb pints of Guinness and Kilkenny, beer pong, DJ Stephen doing Irish tunes on the system. 9pm-midnight, free flow Tiger draft, Gin/tonic, Vodka mixer, Whiskey mixer: 60rmb for girls; 80rmb for boys.

SmSh Territory » Rutgers Seminar on 'Innovation and Creativity'

The pressure is on. Managers are responsible for short-term results, meeting immediate goals and deadlines. This one-hour seminar will explore the use of practical tools that can be used to drive personal and team creativity. Learn the basic of mind maps, affinity brainstorming and more... RSVP is required via emba_shanghai@business.rutgers.edu or call 8621-51160572/0573. For more info click here.

Danieli's » Peter Lehmann Wine Dinner

St. Regis's fancy Italian restaurant has a new chef, and he's playing host for this, a wine dinner for the Barossa Valley wine label, Peter Lehmann. Six-courses, 888rmb per person, plus 15%. Wines for the night are:

Peter Lehmann Eden Valley Riesling; Peter Lehmann Barossa Art Series Semillon 2006; Peter Lehmann Barossa Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2006; Peter Lehmann Barossa Art Series Cabernet Merlot 2006 and Peter Lehmann Barossa Art Series Shiraz 2006.

Yuyintang » The Thermals w/ Hedgehog

Sweet indie punk band The Thermals kick out the jams motherfuckers at the Tang. Support from Hedgehog. Boom. 100rmb cover.

Lounge18 » Lipstick Jungle and YOUNIK

Lipstick Jungle is a night for all the ladies. Cosy atmosphere, a free buffet, free flow of L18 signature cocktails, and special dancing performance until 10PM. This week it's a special one in cooperation with YOUNIK. Guys admitted at 10pm. RSVP (req): 136 6181 1818 or happiness@lounge18.com.

The Shelter » *CL!CK_*

Click returns once again to The Shelter, with what will now be a monthly delve into the depths of electronic sounds: IDM, Electronica, Breakcore, Dubstep, Drum and Bass. Cover: 10rmb.

LOgO » Cybernature

LOgO takes a trip to the fourth dimension with Cybernature. Charp and Xeum on the decks, along with Vlad on guitar. Starts 10pm.

LOgO » Mod Dance Party

Big Mod Party at LOgO with two bands (The Fever Machine and The Beat Bandits), along with a bunch of DJs kicking out classic jams. No cover. Starts 10pm. Bring your northern soul.

The Shelter » Jue Festival: Optimo

For the Jue Festival, Optimo -- DJ Twitch and DJ Wilkes -- plays The Shelter. Everything from electro to post-punk to '50s swing music. DJs Fish and Jay.Soul along for the ride. Cover: 70rmb.

Yuyintang » Jue Festival: Trippple Nippples

Japanese insanity Trippple Nippples spray weirdness all over YYT for the Jue Festival: electronic beats, quirky synth melodies, screaming vocals and performance art. 50rmb cover. Get brain damaged.

Sin » Malaysia 'All Star Battle DJ' Zoie

Straight outa Malaysia is DJ Zoie, bringing the skratch, crackle, and pops to Sin. Remixer, composer, producer and turntablist extraordinaire. 100rmb cover. Support from DJ Stanley. Free entracne for ladies before 10:30pm.

Longitude Lounge » Gent's Night

Longitude Lounge hosts a Gent's Night: every drink a lady buys, the man of her choice gets a free vodka shot. And every Vodka shot a guy gets, they have to take off one item of clothing. So there you go. No cover.

The Box » So You Think You Can Sing!

The Box on Hengshan does their first KTV night. Head down and strut your stuff. 15rmb TsingTao's all night long. Starts 9pm. No cover.

Andrew James Art Gallery » Daytime Eats Night -- Miyuki Akiyama

Japanese artist Miyuki’s oil paintings are beautiful dreamlike landscapes inhabited by lots of forest creatures and wild animals, the paintings border on the abstract and the surreal and leave plenty to the imagination to conjure up the meanings behind them.

MAO Livehouse » Secret Machines: China Tour 2010

"Pink Floyd psychedelia, Led Zeppelin stomp, and The Who-inspired choruses" - RS; Secret Machines pound it out at MAO livehouse for their first China tour. Support from The Fever Machine. 150rmb in advanced (available here) 200 at the door.

LOgO » Jue Festival: Dead Elvis & His One Man Grave

Dead Elvis & His One Man Grave resurrects The King at LOgO. Disgraceland in Shanghai for 50rmb. Hail to the King, baby. Hail to the king. Opening acts: The Broken Picks, Jehosaphat Blow &The blah blah blahs, DJ Sacco, and Photon Fuckin' Torpedoes.

Lounge18 » Cognitive Distortion Vol.2

'Cognitive Distortion' returns to Lounge18 with 3d VJ stuff from Gaetan Hachez and DJ M3 straight in from San Fran. You mind will be BLOWN. Starts 9pm. Call ahead for res.

Muse at Park 97 » Candy Shop

Muse at Park 97 gets a taste for sugar for their "Candy Shop" party. 100rmb for 10 drinks with house and hip hop on the system. Lollipop girls galore.