The 5 best events this week
Oct 17: Dinner at Wujie on the Bund: White Wines Edition
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Vegetarians rejoice! Wine & The City (W&TC) will be hosting an indulgent night filled with the finest white wines and vegetarian eats at the Michelin-starred restaurant Wujie (The Bund) this Wednesday. Guests will be served a gourmet eight-course feast from Wujie's vegetarian Clouds Autumn menu. Better yet, all dishes will be paired with carefully selected white wines. This event isn't just for vegetarians. All you carnivores out there will be pleasantly surprised by the amazing possibilities and flavors a meat-free dinner can offer. We swear you won’t even miss the meat!
Wed Oct 17, 7pm; RMB690. Wujie (The Bund), see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Oct 19-28: The Pine Tree, Poggle and Me
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Barrowland Ballet, a performance company founded in Glasgow, Scotland, is bringing the story on an unlikely friendship between a little boy and a pine tree to the Shanghai stage. The show examines the ever-changing landscapes in nature through a lively combination of music, comedy and dance. Suitable for children aged four and below.
Oct 19-21 & 24-28, 10.30am or 2.30pm or 5pm; RMB340 (two tickets) or RMB480 (three tickets.) Shanghai Children's Art Theatre. See event listing. Book tickets here.
Oct 20-21: Best of British Show
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The 2018 Best of British exhibition will showcase all the finest things from the UK. This year's theme 'Power of the UK' celebrates Britain's lifestyle, fashion, innovation and excellence. This cultural showcase includes 300 brands boasting a range of products, experiences and adventures. Just like in the UK, you can sample traditional English tea and scones, enjoy a pint and some fish and chips at a traditional British pub, browse the latest UK fashion trends, listen to classical music and take in the beauty of British bespoke tailoring.
Oct 20-21, 10am-6pm; RMB 80 (presale)/RMB200 (door) for two days, one person; RMB150 (presale)/RMB300 (door) for two days, two people. Shanghai Exhibition Center, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Oct 20-28: Elephant Moon by Theatro Piccolo
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Packed with toe-tapping instrumental music and stunning visuals, this kids theater from Zimbabwe tells the heartwarming tale of friendship and humility. Follow the elephant and rabbit on a bonding trip through the pumpkin field, where stories of betrayal, as well as forgiveness, unfurl. The show is delivered in English with Mandarin translation.
Oct 20-21 & 27-28, 10am or 2pm; RMB180. Ciro's Performing Arts Theater. See event listing. Book tickets here.
Until Oct 21: STOMP
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Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP. This innovative and invigorating stage show blends dance, music and theatrical performance in one electrifying rhythm. This Broadway musical demonstrates that even the most ordinary objects can do extraordinary things when put in the right hands.
Oct 17-19, 7.30pm; Oct 20-21, 3.30pm or 7.30pm. RMB280-780. ET Space. See event listing. Book tickets here.
The 5 best upcoming events
Oct 23: Sam Smith The Thrill of It All World Tour Shanghai
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UK pop star and master of the heartbreak anthem Sam Smith makes his Shanghai debut at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Responsible for massive hits like 'Stay With Me,' 'Not the Only One,' and 'Too Good at Goodbyes,' Smith is touring to promote his sophomore album, The Thrill of It All.
Tue Oct 23, 8pm; RMB480-1880. Mercedes-Benz Arena. See event listing. Book tickets here.
Oct 28: Learn About Kombucha With PAPP's TEA
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Kombucha has been brewed in China for hundreds of years. Now you can learn about this wonderful probiotic tea through a workshop hosted by PAPP'S TEA! Join Martin Papp, the founder of the brand, as he explains the health benefits of kombucha. Learn about probiotics and how kombucha can counteract the damages made by our modern lifestyle. Everyone who attends will leave with their own SCOBY and home brewing kombucha kit!
Sun Oct 28, 10am-11.30am, 3.30pm-5pm; RMB299. naked Hub (Jing'an), see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Nov 6: Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Hooked
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It's time to pick out your hats, as Tuesday, November 6 sees Australia's most prestigious annual Thoroughbred horse race, the Melbourne Cup. Hooked is hosting a Melbourne Cup Seafood Luncheon, with RMB588 securing you a three-course seafood meal with free-flow Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, wine, beer, gin and tonics and vodka mixers. The big race will, of course, be shown on the big screen and there will be sweepstakes and prizes for best dressed. Reserve your seat right here by scanning the QR code.
Tue Nov 6, 11am-3pm; RMB588 or RMB2,999 for a table of six. Hooked. See event listing. Book tickets here.
Nov 3-4: Scottish Dance Theatre: Innocence
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Innocence is a unique playroom performance where little ones are invited to enter a realm of mystery, fun and adventure. Presented by Scottish Dance Theatre, a contemporary dance company based at Dundee Repertory Theatre, the dance combines elements of live music, songs, giggles and animal noises and provides kids with a beautiful and engaging dance experience.
Sat Nov 3, 2pm; Sun Nov 4, 10am or 2pm; RMB150-600. Shanghai International Dance Center Experimental Theatre. See event listing. Book tickets here.
Nov 9-11: China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair 2018
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Gathering nearly 300 publishers, writers and illustrators from over 50 nations, the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair is an epic event that any bookworm should not miss. The fair will present more than 60,000 new books from 50 countries and regions for kids and adults to immerse themselves in. There will also be a range of activities including lectures, exhibitions and workshops to inspire your little one's interest in literature.
Nov 9-11, 9am, RMB50 single-day entry; RMB78 weekend pass. Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. See event listing. Book tickets here.
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