August fresh tips

Capoeira Classes

This fast growing Brazilian sport is a perfect multilateral training, combining martial arts, dance, acrobatics and music. Capoeira classes provide a positive and dynamic environment for children to explore their talents and enhance their physical and mental abilities, while giving them an outlet to express themselves. At Shanghai Center for Capoeira they believe that Capoeira can help raise an open-minded, self-confident and culturally and physically educated child.

1199 Fuxing Zhong Lu

Every Sunday 3pm-4pm (7-9 years), 4pm-5pm (4-6 years)

https://movementfamily.com/capoeira

Madagascar The Musical

This summer, beloved zoo animals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria have not only abandoned their "enclosures" they've gone straight to the theater! Featuring all your favorite songs, and a hilarious cast starring UK X-Factor 2016 winner Matt Terry, this musical will have you singing, laughing and jumping up and down from beginning to end... You know you like to move it, move it!

Daguan Theater - 3F Himalayas Center, No. 1, 1188 Lane, Fangdian Lu

August 28 - September 1; Early bird tickets 224 RMB - 704 RMB

Regular tickets 280 RMB – 880 RMB

Recommended for ages 5 and above.

Walk In Beauty

They say music is food for the soul and we couldn’t agree more. This August, experience the soul-healing sounds of SREINA – a band inspired by Native American and Gansu Sangemao ancient tribes. Bone Lhamokyap, John Lee and Ricardo Meza’s hypnotic, relaxing melodies take you to a far, ethnic land, and stir feelings and emotions deep within you - it’s an evening not to be missed.

The Pearl Bar and Cabaret, 471 Zhapu Lu

August 10; 9pm-midnight

150 RMB in advance/ 180 RMB at the door

Pixar in Concert

It’s a whole evening of Pixar… but not as you know it. With the help of a live symphony orchestra, Pixar in Concert brings all your beloved characters to life for a musical evening that will have you humming long after the show is finished. And, let’s be honest, we adults love these movies just as much as our kids do!

Mercedes-Benz Arena , 1200 Shibo Da Dao

August 11; 180 RMB – 680RMB

Animal Sculpture Workshop

This summer, why not take a break from going to the park or the movie theater and instead get your hands dirty at The Pottery Workshop’s animal sculpture workshop. This 4-session class will help you to develop the tools and techniques you need to create your very own animal figurine while also sparking some fresh creativity!

1A, Lane 180, Shaanxi Nan Lu

August 10th, 17th, 24th 31st; Saturdays from 2-5pm

1950 RMB/student - Includes all the materials and tools in the class, Firing fee is not included

Visit https://jinshuju.net/f/2wokr4 to register

Shanghai Mentor Walks

Mentor Walks is an event that aims to bring established, emerging and aspiring women leaders from the Shanghai community together to discuss professional and personal successes, challenges and aspirations. Mentees who join have an opportunity to seek advice from seasoned professionals who can provide an open ear, honest feedback and meaningful guidance. Event has been organised by AmCham, AustCham, CanCham, BenCham, British Chamber Shanghai, La Ruche, M on the Bund and IPWS

August 9, 7:30am

1649 Nanjing Xi Lu

Tickets: 50 RMB

RSVP: https://yoopay.cn/event/26400947

The Librarian

Meet Paul-Émile Dumoulin - a serious yet hilariously clumsy librarian who is completely obsessed with books! For the last 25 years, Paul has kept the shelves at a municipal library flawlessly tidy and its publications carefully organized, but whenever he picks up a book he can’t help but get lost in the story within. Expect to see lots of incredible acrobatics, juggling, break dancing, and beatboxing, in a show that illustrates just how powerful the imagination can be.

Suitable age: 4+

Pudong New Stage, 143 Pudong Da Dao

August 8 – August 11; showtimes vary;

120 – 280 RMB depending on seating

Trash Running

What better way to begin your family's journey to having a more environmentally friendly lifestyle than combining a run around the city while picking up litter! This August, join fellow eco warriors in their daily mission to clean up the streets of Shanghai at Trash Running. With over 3500 members, six runs per week, and many exciting events throughout the year, Trash Running is a fantastic way to make new friends, meet like-minded families, and to give back to the community.

For more information contact Trash Running organizer Kate

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