摘要：With over 10 years of success in Chicago, Atomic Sketch is coming to Shanghai with arts outfit Elevate. Six artists, each with a table, painting, drawing, sculpting, live in a bar. Every time a work is completed, it's pinned up on a wall with an affordable price tag. There’s also a lucky draw – every time someone buys a drink, they get a raffle ticket, and one piece of artwork is raffled off at 10pm. Free, 7.30-10.30pm. Address: 7/F, 77 Jiangning Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu。The W hotel reaches out to the White Isle for its new summer party. New decor and a big lineup of DJs and performances mark out the Spanish island style party, with headliner Modd on Saturday and Igor Marijuan on Sunday. Also on tap: tribal hair braiding and neon color face painting, along with a trio of drummers on the night of May 12. 200rmb on the door including a drink. Pre-sales until May 10: 150rmb for one day or 280rmb for two days. Address: 66 Lvshun Lu, near Dongchangzhi Lu。

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The Brunches

Every Friday & Saturday: The Nest Brunch @ The Nest

Perennially cool lounge does more than just nighttime hijinks. During the day, it transforms into a light-filled space with a brunch menu that skews towards seafood, and drinks specials on Grey Goose vodka, "cocktail salad" (drinks with vegetable and fruit juices) and sparkling cocktails. Three courses for 198rmb, with a welcome cocktail. Address:6/F, 130 Beijing Dong Lu, near Huqiu Lu.

Every Friday & Saturday: Brunch @ Highline

Cali-flavored lounge Highlinedoes an a la carte brunch menu that mixes up some of the restaurant's signatures, like Chicken and Waffles and a Foie Burger, with healthy and inventive options like a chorizo and crawfish benedict, and a salmon and uni soft scramble. A la carte. From 68 to 428rmb, though most dishes are 128 to 198rmb. Address:6/F, 282 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Huangpi Nan Lu

The Parties

May 10-May 12 @ Okura Garden Hotel: Beernanza Beer Fest

Photo from Beernanza 2018 by Marcin Gnaś

Beernanza! A three-day extravaganza dedicated to all things beer. This'll be the sixth time Bevex organizes Shanghai's biggest beer festival in the Okura Garden Hotel. It's a must for fans of the hoppy nectar. There'll be something like 150 different craft and premium beers from China and the world present, with 45 music groups playing across three live music stages, and a bunch of prizes to win at games and competitions. Address:58 Maoming Nan Lu, near Changle Lu

May 10 @ XSpace: Elevator Out | Efdemin

On his latest album, the RA-recommended New Atlantis, Efdemin combines techno with avant-garde ideas. Come find out which ones the Berghain and Panorama Bar resident brings to Shanghai. Supported by a strong cast of local residents - Beatween's Knopha b2b with Mau Mau (Medusa / Elevator), Nmlss (VOID), and ELF, with visuals from Semicolon C. 100rmb on the door. Address: 3/F, 77 Jiangning Lu, near Fengxian Lu

May 11-12 @ Wet Bar (W Hotel): VIVA IBIZA

The W hotel reaches out to the White Isle for its new summer party. New decor and a big lineup of DJs and performances mark out the Spanish island style party, with headliner Modd on Saturday and Igor Marijuan on Sunday. Also on tap: tribal hair braiding and neon color face painting, along with a trio of drummers on the night of May 12. 200rmb on the door including a drink. Pre-sales until May 10: 150rmb for one day or 280rmb for two days. Address: 66 Lvshun Lu, near Dongchangzhi Lu

May 11 @ Kee Club: Blacklist Party

The 1920's stylish twin villas private club opens its door for a wild evening with djs and dancers. Mandatory dress code: Cocktail dress for ladies & black tie for gentleman. RSVP to [email protected] to be on the guestlist or 150rmb cover charge including a drink. Address:4/F, Twin Villas, 796 Huaihai Zhong Lu near Ruijin Er Lu

May 11 @ ALL Club: Hodge

Jacob Martin's music is the essence of Bristol's adventurous dance music scene. The city's penchant for bass and genre experimentation is there throughout all the twists and turns of his discography. He makes techno infused with the bass weight of the dubstep days, a sound that's as suited to Tempa as it is Livity Sound. 80rmb. Address:2F, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Changle Lu

The Concert

8.30pm, May 9 @ Bandai Namco Dream Hall: Explosions in The Sky

Easily one of the most intense live bands ever, Explosions in the sky play some of the most passionate, powerful instrumental music you will ever hear. Equal parts romance and tragedy, their beautiful melodies have the tendency to ignite into head-spinning walls of noise. After selling hundreds of thousands of albums and tickets and doing soundtracks for major picture soundtracks, Explosions in the Sky will celebrate their 20th anniversary with their first headlining show in China, presented by New Noise. Pre-sale is 360rmb or 420rmb at door. Address: 179 Yichang Lu, near Jiangning Lu

The Stage Show

7.30pm, May 10 & 11 @ Shanghai International Dance Center: Les Aimants | Compagnie Mangano Massip

A French film-like, experimental dance theater about love, this duet tells the story of a couple having a relationship without words, struggling with silence and lack of communication. Dense and almost palpable, the feeling of suffering sweeps into the space. But there are tender gestures, a memory fled, a ray of sunshine breaking into the claustrophobia, with a current of fresh air that sweeps away the pain of loneliness. The company was created by 2010 by Sara Mangano and Pierre-Yves Massip to explore the art of mime and its extended forms of expression. Tickets start at 120rmb.Address: 1650 Hongqiao Lu, near Shuicheng Lu

The Art Shows

Daily until May 12 @ klee klee: DONG (侗)

DONG (侗) is a cultural investigation of the modern life and music of the Dong people in Guizhou. Initiated by Chuokechuoke, and with joint efforts from musical anthropologists from SounDate, photographer Zhuang Yan, and graphic designer Liu Huan, the project set out to study the DONG grand songs, a unique way of group singing listed as World Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO since 2009. The result of the project include two records by music producers 33EMYBW and Goooooose, a project publication by DreamFTY, and an exhibition that looks at the contemporary lifestyle in Dong villages, which has great resemblance with city daily life when it comes to the use of smart phones or WeChat, while being immensely different when it comes to a collective social and cultural structure rooted in the grand song traditions. Free admission. Address: 322 Anfu Lu, near Wukang Lu

Daily until Jun 12 @ island6 Arts Center: Who Needs Men Anyway?

island6’s spring exhibition “Who Needs Men Anyway?” asks us hard, throbbing questions through art. The version of Shanghai depicted in this show is dominated by female characters that are capable of anything... With 95% of Chinese artists being men, where is the representation for women (and don’t say in the bedroom)? When living in a place where things are so easy to copy, why do we still biologically reproduce? And where are all the female cab drivers? Most importantly, how is this connected? Address: 2/F, Bldg 6, 50 Moganshan Lu, near Changhua Lu

Do Good!

7pm, May 9 @ WeWork (Nanjing Xi Lu): Effective Altruism Shanghai: Animal Welfare Philanthropy (Quiz Night)

Do you like animals? If so, do you how to improve their wellbeing? At Effective Altruism Shanghai's upcoming meetup, several types of animal welfare will be covered, including livestock, wild animals, and pets. Come have a drink, socialize, and meet people who also care about animal welfare philanthropy! (No prior knowledge required) No entry fee but RSVP through the QR code is required for WeWork check-in. Address: 819 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shimen Yi Lu

Create Something!

7.30pm, May 10 @ un Caffe Bar: Atomic Sketch

With over 10 years of success in Chicago, Atomic Sketch is coming to Shanghai with arts outfit Elevate. Six artists, each with a table, painting, drawing, sculpting, live in a bar. Every time a work is completed, it's pinned up on a wall with an affordable price tag. There’s also a lucky draw – every time someone buys a drink, they get a raffle ticket, and one piece of artwork is raffled off at 10pm. Free, 7.30-10.30pm. Address: 7/F, 77 Jiangning Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu

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