The 5 best events this week
Feb 8: F45 & That’s Shanghai Sports Awards
Once a year, we gather to recognize those who have truly made their mark on the city’s sports scene: from the home-run hitters and KO punchers to those who lift up their mates when all seems lost. They’re our friends, our family and, occasionally, our blood-thirsty rivals. Don’t miss the awards party, where all the winners will be announced, including several school sport awards.
Thu Feb 8, 7pm. The Camel Sports Bar and Kitchen. See event listing.
Feb 10: Magic Piano & The Chopin Shorts
This innovative animation tells the story of two cousins who ride a magic piano on a trip across Europe in search of their father. Shanghai Oriental Art Center screens the film with a live performance of the score, which was first performed by renowned pianist Lang Lang. The Shanghai performance will be by virtuoso young pianists Xue Yuan from Shanghai and Lin Yufen from Taiwan.
Sat Feb 10, 2pm; RMB180-580. Shanghai Oriental Art Center. See event listing. Book tickets here.
Feb 12-16 & Feb 19-23: CNY Sewing and Craft Camp
If you are staying in Shanghai for Chinese New Year then this is the perfect opportunity for your kids to get creative! Craft’d holiday camps offer kids a wide variety of creative workshops. In the morning they will be using a sewing machine to create a variety of project they are sure to love. The afternoon will include activities such as soap making, lipstick making, acrylic and watercolor painting, memo boards, yarn crafts and so much more!
Mon-Fri Feb 12-16 & Feb 19-23, 10am-12am, 1pm-4pm; RMB1,500 (half day), RMB3,000 (full day). Craft'd Shanghai. See event listing. Book tickets here.
All Month: Speckled Frogs: Music & Movement Class
Speckled Frogs is a music and movement class for children aged 6 months and upwards. Children will sing, dance, play with instruments, toys and a parachute, learn how to interact and share with each other, and of course blow lots of bubbles!
RMB100 (one class one family); RMB350 (five classes one family). Speckled Frogs. See event listing. Book tickets here.
All Month: The Palpable Soul of the Surface: Group Exhibition
Art+ Shanghai’s new group exhibition ‘The Palpable Soul of the Surface’ inaugurates the year of 2018 featuring three new artists at the gallery, Fu Shuai, Liu Xi and Xiong Yanjun. Deploying a variety of techniques and skills, these artists animate their artwork with the rich and scrupulously elaborated texture. Each of the work on display carries the human presence that appears in the form of traces left by the hand of the artist.
10am-7pm. Art+ Shanghai Gallery. See event listing.
The best upcoming events
Feb 19-Mar 3: Shadow Play - Forest Stories
Get ready to enjoy five well known children’s stories set in a forest, made into a shadow play! Perfect for kids between 4-8 years old, and a unique experience for the whole family. Your little ones will not only get some food for thought from the five tales, but also feel the charm of shadow puppet play.
10am or 2pm; RMB80-100. Ciro's Performing Arts Theater. See event listing. Book tickets here.
Mar 11: Laputa: Castle in the Sky Concert
This multimedia concert features songs from Studio Ghibli animated classics including the Oscar-winning Spirited Away. One for slightly older kids as it starts at 7.30pm, but definitely worth staying up past their bedtime for.
Sun Mar 11, 7.30pm; RMB120-380. Shanghai Concert Hall. See event listing. Book tickets here.
Mar 25: Samajam: Kids Show
A music show where the kids become the stars. Each child will receive instruments to become involved in making some amazing music together. What are you still waiting for? Book now and take your children to this creative event and uncover their inner musical potential.
Sun Mar 25, 1.15pm or 4.15pm; RMB180-350. ET Space. See event listing. Book tickets here.
May 12: The 6th Annual More Than Aware Family Fun Run
The city will turn pink and green once again for the sixth annual ‘More Than Aware’ Family Fun Run! This year, more than 3,000 women, men and children of all ages and cultures will be dressed in pink and green to help promote breast cancer prevention and recovery. The registration process will commence soon, so save the date and stayed turned for further information to be announced here.
Sat May 12, RMB150. Century Park. See event listing.
