The 6 best events this week
Jan 22-27: Heartbeat of Home
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From the producers of tap dance sensation Riverdance, Heartbeat of Home is an all-new dance production featuring vibrant rhythm and dynamic dance. Combining traditional Irish dance, sexy Salsa and tango, this is a spectacular you should not miss.
Jan 22-25, 7.15pm. Jan 26-27, 2pm or 7.15pm. RMB180-880. Shanghai Grand Theatre, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Jan 25: British Themed Quiz Night
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Calling all Brit fact and fish & chip-lovers. Next Friday night will see a British-themed quiz covering music, film, geography, history and all things Blighty at Hooked. RMB150 gets you entry to the quiz along with a burger, fish & chips or poke bowl, plus two drinks. And if all that was not enough, there will also be happy hour all night for participants!
Fri Jan 25, 7.30pm. RMB150. Hooked, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Jan 25: Shazia Mirza
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Award winning British stand-up comedian Shazia Mirza is coming to Shanghai. Shazia's made too many TV appearances to count and has toured all over the world. Her previous stand-up show, the critically acclaimed 'The Kardashians Made Me Do It' played for 103 nights internationally across the UK, US, Sweden, Ireland and France and completed four sell-out runs at London's Soho Theatre. Don't forget to check out her sharp, witty and provocative set at Cages Bar & Sports.
Fri Jan 25, 9pm, RMB120 (presale), RMB150 (door). Cages Bar & Sports, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Jan 26: Samajam: Kids Show
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China's most popular musical kids show has headed back to Shanghai. Providing children with all sorts of instruments, the show makes kids the stars of the performance themselves by letting them make some amazing music together. Book now and take your children to this creative event and unlock their inner musical potential.
Sat Jan 26, 5.30pm & 7.30pm; RMB180-480. Hongqiao Art Center, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Jan 26: Deutsche Philharmonie Bonn New Year's Concert
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As one of the most renowned orchestras in Germany, the Deutsche Philharmonie Bonn constantly brings exciting and energetic music performance to audience around the globe. This time, they will visit Shanghai right before the Spring Festival and celebrate the Chinese New Year with a diverse repertoire, including J.Brahms's Hungarian Dance No. 5 and Excerpts from Tschaikowsky's famous Ballets "The Sleeping Beauty."
Sat Jan 26, 7.30pm. RMB180-380. Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre, see event listing. Book tickets here.
All Month: Peppa Pig World of Play
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Peppa Pig World of Play is an indoor theme park built specially for preschoolers and their families. With 10 different play areas, children can immerse themselves in specific scenes and locations from the Peppa Pig TV series. This is an excellent choice for Peppa fans, young and old, to enjoy a special adventure with all the charters from the show.
10am-7pm (Mon-Fri), 10am-8pm (Sat-Sun) RMB158. Peppa Pig World of Play, see event listing. Book tickets here.
The 6 best upcoming events
Feb 4: 2019 Super Bowl Party @ the kerry hotel
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The Super Bowl is just weeks away. We might be in Shanghai, but there are plenty of places around town showing the big game live. Head over to Kerry Hotel Pudong on Monday for an early-morning tailgate party, followed by the game. Kickoff is at 7.30am. Even if (American) football isn't your thing, you can still get yourselves entertained by the always-intriguing commercials and Maroon 5 perform during the halftime show.
Mon Feb 4, 7am. RMB380 for adults, RMB150 for kids under 12, RMB3,800 per table of 10 people. Kerry Hotel Pudong, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Feb 22: Craig David
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The multi Grammy-nominated Craig David will be performing at Jing'an Sports Center on February 22 as part of his TS5 Tour. The veteran UK pop star has had quite the career. The singer, songwriter and rapper has sold a whopping 15 million albums worldwide and his single '7 Days' was in the Top 10 Billboard. His shows tend to sell out fast, so snag your tickets while you can.
Fri Feb 22, 8pm. RMB480-880. Jing'an Sports Center, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Feb 27: A Night With Chris Botti 2019 Live in Shanghai
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The Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer Chris Botti is coming to Shanghai this February for his 2019 China tour. After joining Columbia recordings in 2011, Botti quickly established himself as a versatile musician who masters both jazz and pop music. As an inherent performer, Botti owns the stage with his mesmerizing music and charisma and has attracted multiple big names from the industry to share stage with him, including Sting, Paul Simon and Yo-Yo Ma.
Wed Feb 27, 7.30pm. RMB780-980. Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall, see event listing. Book tickets here.
March 15: Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time Tour
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Comedy fans have a reason to be excited because Jim Gaffigan is headed to Shanghai. Gaffigan is a Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer and multi-platinum-selling father of five. Gaffigan is known around the world for his unique brand of humor which largely revolves around fatherhood and his observations on life and food. Basically, Jim Gaffigan is hilarious and this show is bound to be a good one.
Fri Mar 15, 8pm. RMB280-680. Shanghai Centre, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Mar 17: The Nutcracker
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The Nutcracker will be brought to life at the Shanghai Centre Theatre this March. Follow Clara on her adventure to save the Nutcracker's life and break the magical spell that turned him from a boy to a toy. The production is perfect for the whole family. Secure your tickets and get ready for the show with mesmerizing plot and exquisite dance.
Sun Mar 17, 10.30am and 2pm. RMB80-240. Shanghai Centre Theatre, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
May 15: Jason Mraz
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Multiple Grammy Award winning artist Jason Mraz is bringing his Good Vibes Tour to Shanghai. Coming onto the scene in the early-2000s, the California-native quickly became known for his soulful folk-pop such as 'I'm Yours' and 'I Won't Give Up.' Over the years, he has won various awards and honors. Don't miss your chance at his exclusive one-night only concert.
May 15, 8pm. RMB480-1,580. Mercedes-Benz Arena, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
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