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Experiemental in the Garden; Russian Punk in the Club; Whips and Furs in the Back

There's some pretty darn tootin' rawk-and-whatever shows on Shanghai stages this week. Let's...

This Dude Playing YYT on Wednesday Wears a Cow Skull on His Head

At SmartShanghai.com, we like to keep you abreast of important and edifying cultural happenings...

This Looks Good: Chic-a-Go-Go Is Filming a Show This Saturday at YYT

Straight from The Windy City to our city is hallowed children's and punk rockets cable access TV...

Re: The Bar Upstairs from C's: Sus2 --> Smash --> Sus2

Sus2, although you probably know it as Smash, is reopening this Saturday, returning to their...

The SmSh Golden Week Guide: Parties, Promotions, Stuff to Do in the City

Here's a few things going on this week if you find yourself in Shanghai for the holidays...

Jailbreak: Scorpion Prisoner 69 EP Release This Friday

We've been slacking on the Weekly Live Music Guide as of late -- I know, I know -- how will...

Sum 41, The Kooks, Placebo, and Travis: Summer Sonic’s This Weekend

Summer Sonic, one of Japan's biggest rock and pop festivals is upon us this weekend. In its...

Red Town Concert Venue On Stage to Close July 2

This one's been in the cards for some time now and the venue's management has officially...

Rock the Dragon: Meantraitors, Round Eye Vs. Dirty Fingers, Phobia Sounds

Lots of good local rawk action in small clubs as we head into the Dragon Boat festival, which is...

Shanghai Metro's Enabling Late-Nighters from this Friday

Good news, late-night party people As of this Friday, the hardworking shifus on the Shanghai...

Mao Livehouse Reopens on Friday; Here's What They Changed

The floor. They fixed up their floor. That's it. The end. Oh, and they got new lockers....

[2016]: The Best and Worst Shows

Congratulations Shanghai — you should be ashamed of yourself! Music and nightlife scene-types...

A Rockabilly Album Release, Shanghai's First HellFest, and the Blue Men Group Side Band Tinnitus

Break out that turkey jerky, it's time for another rip roaring live concert 'best of' list, and...

Halloween Parties Roundup 2016

Muuuaaah! From dinners on the Bund to warehouse raves to cheap piss-ups -- here's what's on the...

Daily Festival Barrage: Electric Zoo Incoming, INTRO Shanghai Line-Up Released

It's raining DJs. Hallelujah? Two items on the docket today, celebration generation, concerning...

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