Pencil This In: Jan 24 - 26
All the things you'd want to do this Tuesdayday through Thursday. On the schedule this week:
Read on (or check out our calendar) for more!
TUESDAY
Voyager/Rencontrer @ Minsheng Art Museum The Minsheng Art Museum presents an exhibition of multimedia works by renowned French video artist, Robert Cahen. Experience innovative compilations of audio, video, and image stills that challenge the current art paradigm and push the boundaries of their mediums. If you don't catch it today, don't fret, the showcase runs until Sunday.
20RMB // Open 10am-6pm // Minsheng Art Museum // Bldg F, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu near Hongqiao Lu (淮海西路570号 F座)
The Moscow Ballet's "Swan Lake" @ Shanghai Grand Theatre No ballet buff should miss the Moscow Ballet's revival of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake." The show is being performed daily until the 27th, giving you ample opportunity to see this magnum opus. Ticket prices range from 180RMB to to 880RMB.
180-880RMB // 7:15pm // Shanghai Grand Theater //300 Renmin Da Dao, near Huangpi Bei Lu (人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路)
Tuesday Tango Milonga @ MayaTeachers from Tangobang is offering a free tango lesson at Maya! Dancers of all ages and levels are welcome, and there is a special deal for Tangobang members. Free class, but loosen up with a drink (40RMB) or two (60RMB).
No Cover // 8:30pm // MAYA // 2/F, Club House, Shanghai Grand Plaza, 568 Julu Lu,
(巨鹿路568号四方新城俱乐部2楼)
WEDNESDAY
Aussie beer and pies @ The Waterhouse Hotel Get sorted at The Waterhouse Hotel, where 88RMB gets you an Aussie beer and your choice of a fish, vegetable or beef pie. Event occurs every Wednesday and runs until March 28.
88RMB // All day // The Waterhouse Hotel // 1-3 Maojiayuan Lu, near Zhongshan Nan Lu
(毛家园路1-3号1楼, 近中山南路)
Burns Night @ Tam O'Shanter Tam O'Shanter is celebrating the life and work of Scotland Poet Laureat Robert Burns. Have a taste of haggis with heaps of “neeps and tatties” for only 60RMB and wash it down with single malt. While your feasting, you’ll be able to enjoy readings of this legendary poet’s works.
60RMB // 8pm // Tam O'Shanter // 47 Yongfu Lu, near Fuxing Xi Lu (永福路47号, 近复兴西路)
THURSDAY
Jasmine Li @ Shiva Lounge One of Shanghai’s best DJ's does her thing at Shiva Lounge, which happens to be her vote for best venue in Shanghai. Don’t miss out on Jasmine’s trademark fusion of tech, electro, minimal, and tribal.
No Cover // 9pm // Shiva Lounge // 47 Yongfu Lu, near Fuxing Lu (永福路47号, 近复兴路)
International Language Exchange Night @ 1919 Cafe/Bar Bored out of your gourd, and need to chat? if you speak English or Japanese hop on over to 1919 cafe/bar and chat a little. You never know who you might meet, so head on over. 50RMB entrance gets you a pot of coffee!
50RMB // 8pm // 1919 Cafe/bar // 1 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, (乌鲁木齐中路1号)
