Aug 18: The Nutcracker by St. Petersburg State Children Ballet Theater
Founded in 1992, St. Petersburg State Children Ballet Theater has always been one of the best children ballet companies in the world. This time, they will present The Nutcracker, the classic ballet performance which has enjoyed enormous popularity since its premiere. Kids can enjoy the brilliant ballet performance as well as join Clara in an adventure in the dream world.
Aug 18, 2pm-4pm, RMB80-580, Shanghai Oriental Art Center, see listing here
Aug 18-19: Concert by Le Choeur Des Polysons
Le Choeur Des Polysons is a choir composed of children who love music. Since 1994, the choir, featuring the children’s clean and soothing voices, has performed at numerous occasions. In the October of 2015, they were even invited to perform at the closing ceremony of the 13th European Trade Union Confederation.
Aug 18-19, 7.30pm-9.30pm, RMB80-580, Shanghai Oriental Art Center, see listing here
Aug 19: STRAYS X BFC Evening Adoption Day
Does it make your heart melt whenever you see your friends posting pictures of their lovely furry friends? Head down to Kerry Parkside on Aug 19 and you can have them to keep you and your family company, too. However, do remember the key to the adoption is responsibility rather than impulse.
Aug 19, 3.30pm-7.30pm, free, Kerry Parkside, see listing here
All Month: Exhibition by Michelangelo
Cheer up, art lovers! No more hours of waiting outside the Sistine Chapel. No more grudge towards the rule of “no photos”. The masterpieces of Michelangelo have come to Shanghai! Although the exhibits are not the originals of Michelangelo, those being exhibited are the restored version of them authorized by the Sistine Chapel, which will grant you a better experience.
8am-8pm, RMB100-280, Shanghai World Financial Center, see listing here
All Month: How Dinosaurs Come Alive
How to resurrect a dinosaur? Is it just like what is showed in Jurassic Park? Developed by Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, the exhibition “How Dinosaurs Come Alive” will display the whole process of the resurrection of dinosaurs in the most scientific way. More than that, the exhibition will also contain the latest research achievements as well as rich interactive activities. Both kids and adults will have fun here.
9am-3pm, RMB30, Shanghai Natural History Museum, see listing here.
