Nov 4-12: Crested Ibises
Now housed in the recently opened Shanghai International Dance Center, the award-winning Shanghai Dance Theater toasts their new home with their popular production based on the “bird of good fortune.” Once plentiful across China and Japan, crested ibises were driven to near extinction when 20th century urbanization wiped out the blue sky, clean water and tranquil environment they needed to survive. However the discovery of seven wild crested ibises in Shaanxi Province in 1981 has led to joint international scientific efforts to protect and revive the bird’s population. This dance drama tells the story of the bird while celebrating its elegant, yet vulnerable, qualities.
Nov 4-6 and 11-12, 7.30pm, RMB80-280. Shanghai International Dance Center.
5th International Schools Fair
The 5th International Schools Fair presents the 40 best international schools, kindergartens, bilingual schools and some extra-curricular enrichment programs in Shanghai, neighboring cities and even one from South Korea. The event is free for parents who want to meet school teachers and principals face-to-face and ask questions about your children's education, as well as arrange future school tours… LittleStar's expert will be on site to help guide you to the right school that best serve your kids' educational needs.
Nov 4, Free. Shanghai Center.
Nov 5: SSIS Family Bazaar
Over 2,500 visitors attended this massive community affair last year and organizers are advising to come early to this popular family bazaar. In addition to great food vendors and a marketplace full of artisan goods perfect for holiday gifts, this year marks the debut of the SSIS University Fair – with top universities from across the globe in attendance. As always, there will be plenty of family-friendly games and activities. Proceeds from the event will be donated to two migrant schools to help them set up two computer labs.
Nov 5, 10am-4pm, free entry. SSIS (Minhang).
Nov 5-6: Shanghai Comic Con
The Iron Throne, Firefly's Nathan Fillion, Lord of the Rings' Billy Boyd (aka. Pippin) Prison Break's Robert Knepper and Person of Interet's Amy Acker headline the second edition of this celebration of all things nerd culture. After causing a mass lineups at Beijing Comic Con, HBO has added to their Game of Throne's attractions with guests able to take a photo with Drogon, the show's most prominent dragon. Star comic artists and toy creators will also be on site, with even more exhibitors like The Cartoon Network and HBO showcasing projects like Adventure Time and Westworld (the first five episodes of the star-studded robot cowboy amusement park drama will be screened on site.) For more, check out our preview on Shanghai Comic Con.
Nov 5-6, 9am-7pm, RMB200 (per day). Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing, see event listing.
Nov 5: Bubba’s Chilli Cook-Off
It’s an end of an era, as Bubba’s famed annual Chilli Cook Off returns to its original home, Bubba’s Hongqiao one last time before the building is reclaimed by the military. Fifteen teams will compete for the title of Shanghai’s best chilli. There will be plenty of live music and a ton of drinks with each guest receiving one vote ticket.
Nov 5, 2pm, RMB100. Bubba’s (Hongqiao), see event listing.
Nov 5-6: Sherlock Holmes and the Hounds of the Baskervilles
The literary world’s most famous sleuth comes to life on stage thanks to the acclaimed UK group, Chapterhouse Theater. In his most famous case, the brilliant Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson must unravel the mystery of a strange, seemingly supernatural beast. Award-winning writer Laura Turner has made some changes to the original, adding more female roles to the story. For more, check out our feature on the show.
Nov 5-6, 7.30pm (with 2.30pm show on Sat), RMB80-380. Lyceum Theater, see event listing.
Nov 5-Dec 11: ACT Shanghai International Theatre Festival
This massive theatre festival celebrates its 12th edition with award winning shows from across the world like Polish mime maestro’s Trygve Wakenshaw’s Kraken (Nov 13-15, pictured above) and Hong Kong’s groundbreaking physical theatre show Titus Andronicus 2.0 (Nov 18-20).
Nov 5-Dec 11, various times, RMB120-280 per show. Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre.
