The 5 best events this week
Nov 20: Wine and the City Special Chilean Edition
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Have you ever wondered how different climates and soils affect the taste of wine? Ginger Modern Asian Bistro invites you to find out. On November 20, Wine & The City invites you to partake in a wine social with none other than Irene Paiva of Vistamar Winery, one of Chile’s most celebrated winemakers.
Tue Nov 20, 7pm, RMB350. Ginger Modern Asian Bistro, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Nov 21: Hakkasan Wine & The City Xinjiang Wine Edition
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Wine & The City, Puchang Winery and Hakkasan Shanghai are teaming up for a fantastic wine pairing dinner where they will introduce guests to wines from China's Turpan Valley region. In addition to tasting some fabulous food and wine, you'll learn all about the wines and the challenges it takes to grow some of China's best vines.
Wed Nov 21, 7pm, RMB850. Hakkasan, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Nov 24-25: When All Was Green (Puppet Show)
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Key Theatre, an Israeli children's theater company, is bringing its critically acclaimed performance to Shanghai. This puppet theater narrates the tale of childhood and growth at a pre-modern time and uses recycled materials for props and stage sets to complement its ecological message. Suitable for children aged three and above.
Nov 24-25, 10am or 2pm, RMB180. Ciro's Performing Arts Theater, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Nov 24-25: Commune Market
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It's Christmas time in the city, and once again Commune Market has gathered the city's best local designers, unique retail, art and international culture. Here you will find original pieces in fashion, jewelry, accessories, visual arts and more. While you get your early Christmas shopping done, you can also enjoy cool tunes and carefully selected savory and sweet gourmet foods. So, bring your friends and family, since Commune Market is free entry to all.
Nov 24-25, 11am-6pm, free entry. Yong Ping Lane, see event listing.
From Nov 24: Era - Intersection of Time
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The long wait is finally over. ERA, the stunning acrobatic extravaganza which has accompanied locals and foreigners for over 13 years, will return this Saturday in an all-new venue. With updated settings and equipment, the show will continue to put smiles on the faces of those who come to the performance and is slated to usher in a new era.
From Nov 24, 7.30pm, RMB180-480. ERA Castle, see event listing. Book tickets here.
The 5 best upcoming events
Nov 30-Dec 2: Jing'an Christkindlmarkt Christmas Market
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The traditional German Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market) is back in Shanghai! The scent of baked apples, chestnuts, gingerbread and mulled wine, rum punch and tasty food fill the air, all the wonderful sounds of the season and delicious treats await you. If you've ever wanted to experience the wintertime charm of the old world, then the Jing'an Christkindlmarkt is the place for you.
Nov 30-Dec 2, noon-9pm (weekend); RMB40 (presale, includes 1 free mulled wine), RMB50 (door) & Dec 7-16, 4pm-9pm (weekdays); free. Zeitgeist Bavarian Eatery & Bar, 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.
Dec 15: Lord of the Rings in Concert - Shanghai
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As one of the most renowned franchises around the globe, The Lord of the Rings series introduced audiences to a mythological world and occupies a place in many a fans heart. If you are one of them, then you are in luck. Presented by the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, the concert will bring the stunning score of the films to life and bring back your recollections of all the adventures in the Middle-earth.
Sat Dec 15, 6.30pm, RMB280-880. National Exhibition and Convention Center Hong Arena (East Hall), see event listing. Book tickets here.
Dec 21-23: Swan Lake (Multimedia)
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Audiences first heard the Swan Lake music in 1875 and ever since, the world of ballet has never been the same. Written by the great Russian composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake narrates the poignant tale of the Swan Princess Odette whose betrothal to the prince is hindered by the appearance of her doppelganger, Odile.
Dec 21-23, 7.15pm, RMB280-680. Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Dec 29-Jan 1: Gone with the Wind the Musical
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You may have seen the movie multiple times, but have you ever seen the musical version of Gone with the Wind? Based upon the all-time best-selling novels, the musical features French musical master Gerard Presgurvic as the composer. The talented Rachel Gold, who also played the leading lady in the musical Phantom of the Opera, plays Scarlett O'Hara in the must-see show. Telling a heart-wrenching romantic epic about a girl's journey through life as she becomes a woman, this is a masterpiece you don't want to miss.
Sat Dec 29, 7.30pm; Dec 30-Jan 1, 2pm or 7.30pm, RMB80-1080. Shanghai Culture Square, see event listing. Book tickets here.
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