July 11-17: Traces
Founded by seven former top members of Cirque du Soleil, Les 7 Doigts de la Main has been winning contemporary circus awards by mixing traditional acrobatics with contemporary dance and street elements like skateboarding and basketball. Traces follows seven people trapped inside as an unknown catastrophe is happening outside, who decide to live their last moments to the fullest. Suitable for ages five and up.
July 8-17, 7.30pm (Fri-Sun) and 2.30pm (Sat-Sun), RMB180-480. Shanghai Children Art Theatre, 800 Miaojiang Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu 苗江路800号, 近西藏南路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)
July 13-August 7: Slide the City
Since launching in Salt Lake City two years ago, this massive block party has toured more than 100 cities and will make its Asian debut. The Shanghai edition features a slide that organizers are promising will be the “length of a 60-storey building.” On-site vendors will provide food and drink options and can make for a fun day for the whole family!
July 13-Aug 17, 10am-10pm, RMB158-218. Houtan Park, 100 Yaolong Lu, by Expo Avenue 耀龙路100号, 近世博大道
July 14-Oct 9: Bagism
We must admit, we have moms in mind with this event. K11 bridges their love of fashion and art with this massive exhibition featuring over 300 handbags, some dating as far back as 400 years ago. Big brands like Chanel and Fendi contribute, as do 15 contemporary artists like Adrian Wong and Wang Enlai have created custom pieces. So might not be thrilling for the young ones, but definitely a great girls day out with your teenage daughter or some friends.
July 14-Oct 9, RMB60-80 (RMB100-120 after July). k11.
July 16: Starlight Summer Bazaar
Bubbly Nation’s courtyard hosts this community market that features F&B artisans, independent designers and local entrepreneurs showing off their latest products and ideas. On-site features include family friendly activities like a kiddie pool and an inflatable obstacle course, F&B pop-ups and a film screening.
July 16, 3-9pm, RMBTBA. Bubbly Nation.
July 17: An Afternoon with Mr. Yang
Kick the Gong Around has organized this fair to support calligraphy craftsman and Luxun Park staple Mr. Yang, who was recently hospitalized. Join friends of the community who will be mixing food and drink pop-ups with numerous art performances including a traditional fan dance and a live painting exhibition from Mr. Yang himself. 15 percent of F&B sales will be donated to Mr. Yang.
July 17, noon-6pm, free entry (donations welcome). The Market, see event listing.
July 16-late August: Mini ACG Pop-up Store
The mini store will feature three main elements: VR games, AR experience and animation IPs. Children can jump into the virtual animation and multiple space world and make their ACG dreams come true by participating in different events as game characters.
July 16-late August, Metro City
July 17: The Little Singers of Paris
Throughout its rich history that dates back to 1907, the renowned boys’ choir has astounded crowds in France and around the world.
July 17, 7.30pm, RMB80-380. Shanghai Oriental Art Center.
