La Bayadere and Swan Lake
Award winning dancer Oxana Skorik and fellow Mariinsky Ballet principal and Yevgeny Ivanchenko joins members of one of the Ukraine’s oldest dance companies, National Opera and Ballet Theater, for performances of the classic La Bayadere (Tuesday) and Swan Lake (Wednesday).
May 31-June 1, 7.15pm, RMB180-880. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, tickets.
Latin American and Caribbean Food Festival
Master chefs converge at the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai for an extravagant celebration of Latin American flavors. Ten countries will be represented by two signature dishes, like Chef Osmani’s Cuban ceviche and beef stew and Chef Jose’s chili relleno from Mexico. Latin-themed lunches, dinners and a Sunday brunch will be served, with the event’s centerpiece taking place Saturday – a full day fiesta with live music and a mission for guests to fill their culinary passport.
June 1-5, various times and prices. Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai.
Fiesta: June 4, noon-10pm, RMB300 (with 20 meal passes and two drinks). Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai.
Eco Design Fair
Presented by eco&more, the eighth edition of the Eco Design Fair takes over Lafayette Art and Design Center in time for World Environment Day. Over 150 local and international brands will participate, with talks and workshops led by the likes of eco fashion designers Joyce Wang and Tiffany Pattinson. On-site vendors USEDEM and the 4R + Swap Shop by Daliah will help visitors upcycle old items to give them new life. Other highlights include several art installations, an entire floor dedicated to kids’ activities, and a healthy food market featuring pop-ups by the likes of Hunter Gatherer, Pure & Whole and Zotter Organic Chocolate.
June 3-5, 1-8pm (Fri), 11am-8pm (Sat), 11am-6pm (Sun), RMB20. Lafayette Art and Design Center, see event listing.
The Great Australian BBQ
AustCham Shanghai and Australian Shanghai Association (ASA) with sponsors BlueScope present this family fun day in the sun. A bouncy castle and other fun activities will keep the kids active, while the Shanghai Dolphins Rugby Team, Shanghai Tigers Football Club and Bashers Cricket Club will take the field. Popular restaurants and bars will set up pop-up stalls, and Barefoot Portaits is offering free family portraits. Proceeds will go to Home to Home.
June 4, 10am-4pm，RMB60-100. Wellington College International Shanghai, see event listing.
Green Excursion to Ecoland Club
This special Shanghai Flaneur green excursion takes guests through one of the city’s nicest community projects. Founded by Dr. Pan Tao, who has served for organizations like the Clinton Foundation, the Ecoland Club is a community of like-minded people keen on having their children grow with a strong bond to nature. Tao will lead this walk while investigating other issues related to sustainability in Shanghai. Lunch will be served at the farm and the trip ends with a trip to the Eco Design Fair at Lafayette Art & Design Centre.
June 4, 10am-4pm, RMB200. Meet at eco&more (K11), see event listing.
6th Annual Shanghai Barbecue Cook-off
It’s a double celebration as Bubba’s rings in a decade in the game with their always-popular and boozy barbecue cook-off. Ten teams will battle for the prize of Grand Master of the barbecue pit. This all-you-can-eat-and-drink festival features free samples from the competitors as well as a lively atmosphere that includes music from Rock Suey. Additional items are on the house courtesy of Bubba’s.
June 4, 11am-5pm, RMB300. Bubba’s Hongqiao, see event listing.
