Jump start an exciting 2018 with these equally exciting events!
Hand in Hand International Children's Music Festival is China's first international music festival meant for the whole family. Chinese singer-songwriter and author Liu Jian and his American journalist wife, Rebecca Kanthor, created Hand in Hand so their children, and all kids in China, would have the chance to hear the best live music for kids from around the world, and learn about different cultures through music. Both you and the kids will love listening to some class acts, including Lucky Diaz and the Family Jame Band (USA), Hippe Gasten (Holland) and more.
Where: Shanghai Center Theater, 4/F, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu
南京西路1376号4楼
When: Sunday, January 7th 2018, 4pm
Price: ¥160-¥360/ticket
British fashion designer Paul Smith has brought his simply titles exhibition to Shanghai! Hosted by the Modern Art Museum, it showcases his journey in building his company, as well as his stylistic tastes and eye for deisng. Combining the artistic and the business aspects of running a fashion brand, you'll be able to glimpse into his world and understand the interactions between operating within an industry as a business and withing the fashion world as a designer and artist.
Where: Modern Art Museum, 4777 Binjiang Da Dao
滨江大道4777号，近浦电路浦明路口
When: until Sunday, January 7th
Price: ¥90/ticket; ¥160/two tickets
Every week, right on the outskirts of Shanghai, you'll see the peaceful and ancient water town Zhujiajia light up with one of China's most creative and unique contemproary musical performances. Conceived by Oscar and Grammy Award-winning composer Tan Dun, Water Heavens is a syncretic music performace where water takes centerstage to wow audiences.
Where: Water Heavens, 1 Xi Jing Jie, Zhujiajiao Old Town
朱家角西井街1号
When: until Wednesday, January 3rd
Price: ¥180 - ¥880/ticket
If you're not afraid of the cold, Traveler's Society are putting together a must-try trip to Harbin – an awe-inspiring, frozen wonder! This will be an unmissable trip to northern China where you can gaze upon spectacularly-lit ice sculptures, fly down huge ice slides, go skiing, check out Russian-style architecture and much more. Visit 247tickets.com to check details of the itinerary.
Where: Traveler's Society Trip
When: Wednesday, January 10th.
Price: ¥2,999 - ¥3,499/ticket
The story of Hua Mulan, a girl who disguises herself as a man and goes to war in place of her elderly father has been adapted in numerous films and television works, but this new shadow play version now brings the story to life in a stunning way. Projected onto a backlit curtain, you can watch Mulan's story unfold through the use of silhouette puppets that have a history of more than 2,000 years in China.
Where: Ciro's Performing Arts Theater, 5F Ciro's Plaza, 388 Nanjing Xi Lu
When: Saturday, December 23rd to Saturday, January 13th 2018
Price: ¥100-¥120/ticket
American indie-pop band, Foster the People, will be making their way to China for the first time ever! As part of their world tour, they'll be performing some new songs from their latest offering Sacred Hearts Club, which includes a super catchy alt-rock single "Sit Next to Me" and, hopefully, "Pumped up Kick" for which they are affectionately known for. You won't want to miss this!
Where: Modernsky Lab Shanghai, 3F, Moon Shopping Mall, 188 Ruihong Lu
瑞虹路188号3楼
When: Tuesday, January 16th
Price: ¥480/pre-sale ticket
Premiering his latest creation, "Martial Art in Dance", choreographer Zhai Liang showcases kung fu during the Shanghai International Arts Festival. Four young contemporary dancers and three martial artists will put on an intense show of saber play, swordplay, cudgel play, and tai chi at Shanghai International Dance Center for an incrediblely captivating performance.
Where: Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu
虹桥路1650号
When: Friday, January 19th to Saturday, 20th January.
Price: ¥180-¥680/ticket
Shanghai 123 is a free immersive half-day orientation catering towards those who are new to the countless initial puzzles of Shanghai. They'll be providing new arrivals with all the information and resources needed to help them navigate the city, as well as discuss common issues, answer questions and share tips for a new life in Shanghai. Lunch, and childcare for children aged 2-12 will be provided free of charge.
When: Saturday, January 13th 2018
Price: Free
The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance – the 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of music.
Where: Shanghai Grand Theater, 300 Renmin Da Dao, near Huangpi Bei Lu
人民大道300号
When: Tuesday, January 9th to Sunday, January 14th 2018
Price: ¥380-¥980/person
Hunt the hidden treasures lying within the 700-year old Shanghai Old Town; find the last of ancient Shanghai's city wall in Dajing Pavillion; meet your personal Taoist protector in the City God Temple; try some local snacks at Yuyuan Market, and hear the story of how a man became a god.
Where: Shanghai Old Town Tour Pick-Up Place, Exit 2, Dashijie Station
金陵东路500号，8号线大世界地铁站2号口
When: Until Tuesday, January 30th 2018
Price: ¥349/ticket
Formed in 2009, Imagine Draongs first revealed their emotionally charged and inventive sensibilities with a series of independently released EPs that earned them a grassroots following. Now, this Grammy Award Winner and Multi-Platform selling band is returning to China to bring you music both minimalistic yet rich in complexity. Without a doubt, this is going to be a super-charged night of awesome music for all the family to enjoy.
Where: Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 Shibo Da Dao, near Shangnan Lu
世博大道1200号, 近上南路
When: Wednesday, January 17th 2018.
Price: ¥480-¥1280/ticket
It may not be Disney on ice, but Laputa is a multi-media concert featuring songs from Studio Ghibli animated classics, including: Laputa: Castle in the Sky, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and the Oscar-winning Spirited Away. What you'll find here is charm and appeal that fans of the Japanese animation studio will love.
Where: Shanghai Oriental Art Center Concert Hall, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Century Avenue
丁香路425号，近世纪大道
When: Friday, January 26th
Price: ¥180 - ¥580/ticket
135 years ago, audiences heard the Swan Lake music by the great Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky for the very first time. From this moment on, the world of ballet was changed. Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, Odette and Odile, who resemble each other so closely that they are often mistaken and the compelling legend of a tragic romance. Swan Lake captures the full range of human emotions – from hope to despair, terror to tenderness, and melancholy to ecstasy.
Where: Shanghai Art Theater, 466 Jiangning Lu
静安区江宁路466号
When: Saturday, February 10th to Sunday, February 18th 2018
Price: ¥180-¥380/person
Get started with bullet journaling for the new year! Join Craft'd's monthly club to share ideas and learn some tips on how to get the most out of your journal. Each month they will touch on different topics, such as tracking moods and targets, how to set up your schedule, checklists and so on. Plus how to add more creativity to your journal.
Where: Craft'd, 1F, building 3, 1288 Fuxing Zhong Lu
复兴中路1288弄3号1楼
When: Wednesday, January 17th, Wednesday, February 7th 2018
Price: ¥100/person
Make dumplings and rice cakes, try your hand at Chinese paintings and other crafts, set firecrackers, hike through a bamboo forest, relax in some hot springs, and more. This trip is going to be all about celebrating, and what better way to do so that getting stuck into local culure with your family?
When: Monday, February 19th to Tuesday, February 20th 2018
Price: ¥1,199/early bird ticket
This is a hands-on cooking class for parents and children to take part in and learn some tips and tricks to recreate Chinese dishes at home. Including an in-depth explanation of ingredients used, and of Chinese cuisine, you'll have the chance to make your own Dim Sum and use a wok!
Where: 370 South Wulumuqi Lu
乌鲁木齐南路370号
When: until Monday, April 30th
Price: ¥160/child; ¥220/adult
Grasp the skills and techniques of producing and constructing creative designs by exploring the transformation process from basic patterns to new shapes and styles! Through practical exercises, the students will learn various womenswear tops and bottom's patterns, develop a strong understanding of dart manipulation, as well as create a set of blocks.
Where: Calin Fashion Academy, Suite 203, 205 South Maoming Lu
茂名南路205号瑞金大厦203室
When: Starting Monday, January 15th 2018
Price: ¥7,500/evening class; ¥9,800/morning class
Macrame is back with a bang! Forget 80s style and come and join our workshop to create a modern hanging for your apartment. This class is suitable for beginners and you will be taken through which materials to choose, the basic knots, and how to follow a macrame pattern before starting your own hanging. Perfect if you're needing help fulfilling those DIY resolutions.
Where: Craft'd, 1/F, Building 3, 1288 Fuxing Zhong Lu
复兴中路1288弄3号1楼
When: Monday, January 22nd 2018
Price: ¥250/person
Located on the north-western border of Hunan province, Zhangjiajie is a National Forest Park that is famous for its unusual, and breathtaking beauty. Consisting of more than 3,000 unique rock ridges and sandstone quart peaks, you'll come to see why this location was used as inspiration for the Hallelujah Montains in the hit film, Avatar.
Where: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan Zhangjiajie, Hunan
When: Friday, January 26th to Sunday, January 28th
Price: ¥1,999/ticket
Boozy craft evening with Craft'd promise some chilled out crafting that will get you ready for Chinese New Year, involving easy to pick up, minimum fuss activities as well as wine, DIY cocktails or soft drinks for you to enjoy. For this session, they'll be providing gorgeous paper from Paper Tiger Shanghai and the template that will help you get creative with your hongbaos for the year of the dog – including some tassles for extra flare! Full guidance will be provided throughout the evening, as well as all resources and one drink.
Where: Craft'd, 1/F, Building 3, 1288 Fuxing Zhong Lu
复兴中路1288弄3号1楼
When: Tuesday, February 6th, 2018
Price: ¥150/person
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