Where to go, what to do today in Shanghai. Read on for Shanghaiist’s picks.
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Cook off @ Shanghai Centre
This Sunday, from noon to six, cozy up with Kate & Kimi’s Farmer’s Market at Shanghai Centre and check out the carefully sourced ingredients that the community-owned online service can deliver to your doorstep. The Blue Sky Kitchen, their army of local chefs, will also be on hand to put out awesome ready-to-eat meals. There will be sweets, treats, tasty drinks (Lizzy’s All Natural is bringing her cocktails…) and some fantastic family-friendly entertainment to go along with it. FIND OUT MORE!
NO COVER // 12 PM – 6 PM
1376 Nanjing Road West // 南京西路1376号
9 Mother’s Day treats for the most important person in the world
This Sunday is Mother’s Day! Shower her with gifts, take her out for lunch, pamper her at the spa and definitely don’t let her cook dinner. Stuck for ideas of how to celebrate in Shanghai? Check out these perfect surprises for your number one Mum.
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Resurrection of Materiality @ Art+ Shanghai Gallery
Art+ Gallery opens a new exhibition featuring the work of Zhuang Hong Yi and Zhang Zhenxue. Resurrection of Materiality is all about the materials that make art – paint, resin, petals, everything under the sun.
NO COVER // 10 AM – 7 PM
191 South Suzhou Road, near Middle Sichuan Road // 南苏州路191号, 近四川中路
Little Big Bazaar @ BaseCo.
Little Big Bazaar hosts a kids market for mommies and daddies at BaseCo on Anfu Road. Browse stalls with independent designers selling educational toys, food, kids clothes and accessories.
NO COVER // 11 AM – 5 PM
322 Anfu Road, near Wukang Road // 安福路322号, 近武康路
Open Ending by Wang Yishu @ C14 Gallery
Gansu-born photographer and artist, Wang Yishu opens a solo exhibition at C14 Gallery. Curated by Jiang Wei, the images share a sense of timelessness, on show until June 19.
NO COVER // 1 PM
Floor 1, Lane 6, 36 Gao’an Road, near Middle Huaihai Road // 高安路6弄36号1楼, 近淮海中路
Sunset, Sweat and Yoga @ Anken Green Rooftop
Lizzy’s All Natural Wellness Week kicks off with yoga on the rooftop at Anken Green, come rain or shine! RSVP to celebrate Lizzy’s first anniversary in Shanghai, don’t forget your yoga matt, enjoy smoothies from Lizzy and food from the Happy Buddha.
NO COVER (RSVP) // 3 PM – 6.30 PM
688 Huai An Road, near Changhua Road // 淮安路668号, 近昌化路
Anouar Brahem “Souvenance” @ Shanghai Symphony Hall
Tunisian oud playing progressive jazz master, Anouar Brahem performs Souvenance at Shanghai Symphony Hall. Brahem is joined by François Couturier on piano, Klaus Gesing on bass clarinet, Björn Meyer on bass and the Shanghai Symphony Chamber Orchestra.
80 RMB – 300 RMB // 8 PM
1380 Middle Fuxing Road, near Fenyang Road // 复兴中路1380号, 近汾阳路
What’s Music: Rockin’ Sleeves @ MAO Livehouse
What’s Music presents a rockin’ Sunday night party with loads of tattoos at MAO Livehouse. Gazz out with 4 live acts for ¥100 at the door, Runaway Snail, JazzLipper, MAMAHUHU, Dirty Fingers.
100 RMB // 8 PM
Floor 3, 308 South Chongqing Road // 重庆南路308号3楼
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Have a great day Shanghaiists!
[Featuring The Ultimate Mother’s Day Cook off ]