Here are some upcoming events for you and your family to enjoy this week!
August 18-23
Dance for unity with BDC
Belly dance China (BDC) is hosting one of the biggest and most lavish belly dance events from August 18 to 23 at the Kerry Hotel Pudong. Top international artists will attend and conduct workshops and there will be gala events and competitions with fabulous prizes.
// All day, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu, 花木路1378号, 近芳甸路 (dhawan.namrata@gmail.com, 15157177328)
August 21-22
Knabenchor Hannover
Founded in 1950, this German boys choir specialize in performances of works by seventeenth-century composers like Heinrich Schütz, Andreas Hammerschmidt and Montverdi.
// Aug 21-22, 7.30pm, RMB80-580. Shanghai Oriental Art Center (tickets available at
http://en.damai.cn/event/tickets_79079/)
August 21-23
Swan Lake on Ice
The Moscow Ballet Theatre blend ice dance and ballet in this popular adaptation of the Tchaikovsky classic. Modern techniques like the hula hoop and fancy rope skipping will be incorporated with a Chinese element also added to the show when a Russian dancer plays the diablo on ice. The show is particularly a crowd pleaser for children; select half-price tickets available for kids.
// Aug 21-23, 7.15pm, RMB190-580. Shanghai Oriental Arts Center (tickets available at
http://en.damai.cn/event/tickets_83750/)
August 22
Orange Panda Games
In order to celebrate its anniversary every year, Orange Panda organizes a morning of games and fun for kids ages 0-6. At the end, all the children are awarded a medal at their small awards ceremony for the day’s games.
//Aug 22, 9am-12pm, Orange Panda Daycare,370 Kangding Rd (register by sending email to info@orangepanda.cn).
August 22
Shanghai 123 Expat Orientation
New to Shanghai? Shanghai 123 has you covered with an expat orientation where you can learn lots of great tips for moving to the city. Topics include food safety, medical system, culture shock, workplace challenges, and finding resources. These tips can benefit the whole family and make your transition just a little easier.
//Aug 22, 9am-12:30pm, Hongqiao Community Center Shanghai, No. 201 Sheng Lun Lan Building, 5B, Lane 3215 Hongmei Lu, 300 meters behind City Shop, closest metro Longxi Lu line 10 (sign up by visiting
