The 5 best events this week
Feb 27-Apr 20: Craft'd Shanghai – Spring Kids Sewing and Fashion
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Children aged 6-12 are invited to join this seven-week course at Craft'd Shanghai to explore the world of sewing and fashion. They will learn how to design, cut and sew garments and accessories. The classes are perfect for beginners, or those with some experience using a sewing machine. At the end of the term, kids can participate in a fashion show to present their creations to family and friends.
Feb 27-Apr 20, times vary. RMB400-2,000. Craft'd Shanghai, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Mar 2: Laputa: Castle in the Sky Concert
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This multimedia concert features songs from Studio Ghibli animated classics such as Laputa: Castle in the Sky and Spirited Away, and is an unmissable treat for the senses. It’s time to relive the magical moments created by the legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki and composer Joe Hisaishi. Presenting classical music using a wide range of instruments (including piano, string quartet, clarinet and percussion), Laputa: Castle in the Sky is a masterpiece.
Sat Mar 2, 7.30pm. RMB80-660. Shanghai Concert Hall, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Mar 2-3: Humorous Concert: Bufa & Sons
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Forget traditional musical instruments like pianos or violins as the show will be dominated by the last instruments you would ever think of, including a watering can, a ladder, or even a bicycle. Packing mesmerizing music pieces as well as humor, the performance is worth seeing for you and your little ones.
Sat Mar 2, 2.30pm or 7.30pm. Sun Mar 3, 10.30am. RMB80-380. Shanghai Children's Art Theatre, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Until Mar 3: A World Tour of Optic Artistry Show - Tribute to Da Vinci
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The year 2019 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci and a high-tech exhibition is being hosted to pay tribute to this extraordinary occasion. Expect a collection of HD replicas of Da Vinci's masterpieces, which can not only help us better understand the inner world of the genius, but also unlock kids’ interest in both art and science.
Until Mar 3, 10am. RMB100, RMB160 Family (1 adult + 1 kid), RMB200 Family (2 adults + 1 kid). 4F Art Space, Shanghai World Financial Center, 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). One adult plus one child: RMB158 Mon-Fri, RMB210 Sat-Sun; Additional adult: RMB50 Mon-Fi, RMB70 Sat-Sun; Additional child: RMB100 Mon-Fri, RMB140 Sat-Sun. Peppa Pig World of Play, see event listing. Book tickets here.
The 8 best upcoming events
Mar 12: Rita Ora
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British singer, Rita Ora, will be bringing her highly anticipated Phoenix World Tour to Shanghai on March 12 at the Bandai Namco Shanghai Base Dream Hall. This will be her first ever headline show in Mainland China. Some of her best-known hits include "How We Do (Party)," "R.I.P.," "I Will Never Let You Down" and "Poison." Rita's Phoenix World Tour comes in support of her second album Phoenix which was released on November 23. The highly anticipated album features collaborations with artists including the late Avicii, Liam Payne, Cardi B, Charli XCX and Julia Michaels.
Tue March 12, 8pm. RMB580. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base Dream Hall, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Mar 14-17: Ideal Home Show
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Promising to offer a first-rate and inspiring lifestyle showcase, the four-day Ideal Home Show will gather up to 500 premium-lifestyle brands and nearly 20,000 fun, stylish and high-end products, presented alongside a wide variety of on-site activities all designed to deliver a quality, personalized visitor experience.
Mar 14-17, 10am-6pm. RMB60-300. Shanghai Exhibition Centre, see event listing. Purchase 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.
Mar 22: Tom Odell's Jubilee Road Tour
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British singer and songwriter Tom Odell will perform in Shanghai as part of his Jubilee Road Tour. Tom is kind of a big deal. He has amassed an impressive 1.8 million album sales and 10 million single sales worldwide over the years. Last year, he released his third album, Jubilee Road – a career-defining record, which is packed with grandstanding melodies and scintillating performances.
Fri March 22, 8pm. RMB480. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Mar 29-30: 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.
Fri Mar 29, 7.30pm. Sat Mar 30, 10.30am & 3.30pm. RMB180-480. ET Space, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Apr 12-14: 2019 F1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix
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The annual petrolhead pilgrimage is heading back to Shanghai from April 12-14, as racing fans are called to the Shanghai International Circuit by the siren song of roaring engines for the F1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix. Big boys racing big toys at breakneck speeds, all in pursuit of the 2019 Formula One World Championship.
April 12-14, Fri, 10am-11.30pm, 2pm-3.30pm. Sat, 11am-noon, 2pm-3pm. Sun, 2.10pm-4.10pm. RMB860-2,760. Shanghai International Circuit, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Apr 26-27: Der Elefantenpups
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Looking for a family-friendly activity to do this spring? Look no further than Der Elefantenpups. The story is about animals in the zoo that choose different musical instruments according to their physical features and ultimately become a symphony orchestra.
Fri Apr 26, 7.30pm. Sat Apr 27, 10.30am. RMB180-380. Shanghai City 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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