The 5 best events this week
Oct 27-28: 2018 Urban Family Kids Halloween Weekend
Join us for a weekend of fun Halloween activities! Our Urban Family Kids Halloween Weekend will feature a range of musical performances as well as tons of fun games for the little ones. Expect no less than pumpkin carving, apple bobbing and a donut-eating contest. In the spirit of ghoul, there will also be a costume competition for kids to show off their spookiest, silliest and craziest costumes. It will be voted on by the audience and followed by a Halloween parade with prizes.
Oct 27-28, 11am-5pm, Free entry. Shanghai Archwalk. See event listing.
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 26-28: The Australian Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty
Are you tired of all the Swan Lake ballet performances out there? Well, for a chance, look no further than this production with a difference. Presented by the Australian Ballet, one of the world's major international ballet companies, The Sleeping Beauty invites you into a world of romance, wonder and imperial grandeur. With Tchaikovsky's celebrated score plus gorgeous design from Gabriela Tylesova, this is a production you and your little ones cannot miss.
Fri Oct 26, 7.30pm, Sat Oct 27, 1.30pm or 7.30pm; Sun Oct 28, 1.30pm; RMB180-1080. Shanghai Grand Theatre. See event listing. Book tickets here.
Oct 27: Live Match: Women's Soccer Game Shanghai vs Henan
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From the guys who brought you Ronaldo, Star Coaching in conjunction with the Shanghai Football Association have arranged free tickets for families to see the Shanghai Women's Football Team. As the winners of the national tournament last year, the Shanghai team is ready to stage an exciting home game against Henan.
Sat Oct 27, 3pm. Shanghai University (Baoshan Campus) East Gate. See event listing. Reserve seats for free here.
Oct 28: Learn About Kombucha With PAPP's TEA
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Kombucha has been brewing 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 brand’s founder, 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.
The 6 best upcoming events
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 7: The Unreachable Stars: Rocking Broadway Crossover Concert
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The Unreachable Stars is a Broadway band starring Jeremy Stolle from Phantom of the Opera and featuring Heather Lundstedt O'Neill and Joseph Paul Rykert. The band sing and play hit Broadway, pop and adult contemporary songs while utilizing many instruments throughout the show. What are you still waiting for? Secure your tickets and enjoy an evening full of laughter, love and surprises.
Wed Nov 7, 7.30pm, RMB80-580. Shanghai Concert Hall. 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.
Nov 16: The Children's Choir of Saint-Marc
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Have you watched the Oscar-nominated film Les Choristes? If you have, then you must have been impressed by the children’s choir and their holy voices. Now, the choir who provided the vocals for the original soundtrack is coming to give a one-night performance. Well-trained in choir singing, chamber music and more, the Children's Choir of Saint-Marc will not only bring back your recollections of the film but also give you an unforgivable audial experience.
Fri Nov 16, 7.30pm, RMB80-680. Shanghai Oriental Art Center. See event listing. Book tickets here.
Nov 29-Dec 2: TNT Theatre Britain: Macbeth
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Founded in 1980 in Britain, TNT Theatre Britain quickly established itself as one of the most renowned touring theater company around the world. This time, they will bring you one of the most famous tragedies from Shakespeare, a dark thriller as well as a profound story, the one and only Macbeth.
Nov 29-30, 7.30pm, Dec 1-2, 2pm or 7.30pm; RMB60-380. Shanghai Grand Theatre Buick Theatre. See event listing. Book tickets here.
Dec 13-16: TAP DOGS
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The tap dance sensation Tap Dogs is coming back to Shanghai! Blending live music and tap dancing as you've never seen before, the stage show has been a hit ever since its debut 23 years ago. Created by award-winning dancer and choreographer Dein Perry, Tap Dogs has taken the world by storm with its display of strength and precision in tap dancing. What are you waiting for? The show will run for a limited time, so book your tickets for this tap dance phenomenon now.
Dec 13-14, 7.30pm, Dec 15-16, 3.30pm or 7.30pm, RMB180-680. ET Space. See event listing. Book tickets here.
