Arts & Stage

The new immersive cabaret, Women Who Kill, will answer this question: did she really do it? Inspired by the hit web series Why Women Kill and created by the artistic duo Ksenia Geddes and Trenton Schneiders, the show transports the audience into a world of mystery and memories where fact blends with fiction. Here, you'll get the chance to don your detective hat and find out exactly why these women kill.

Based on the love story between Princess Odette and Prince Siegfried, Swan Lake has enjoyed enduring popularity with diverse versions by different ballet companies around the world. Suzhou Ballet Theatre has invited the renowned ballet masters Zhang Weiqiang and Caroline Gruber to stage a new version of Swan Lake by Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet. With choreography by Galina Yordanova after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, this version premiered in 1973 and has been performed over 200 times.

Yiko and more Cotton Club members will headline at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Saturday night. The band has been part of the Shanghai Blues scene for 19 years. Performances will be held on two nights: January 20 at 9:30 pm and January 27 at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Both single and double tickets are available.

Held at Bund 33, the opening of the ART SHANGHAI European National Treasures Exhibition marked the first presentation of the century-long epic of Italian fashion in China. From the 1900s to the present day, this exhibition showcases over 100 national treasures of Italian fashion, including garments, manuscripts, documents, and images, making their debut in China. It also features more than 20 designers who have played pivotal roles in Italian fashion.

Clubbing

Dubfire, a Grammy-winning producer and DJ, has been electrifying the electronic music scene for over three decades. He co-founded the legendary duo Deep Dish and is the mastermind behind the innovative SCI+TEC label. His style fuses minimal, tech house, and techno with a touch of dark and twisted flair. Dubfire has graced the stages of some of the most prestigious festivals and clubs worldwide, including Tomorrowland, Ultra, Coachella, Time Warp, and Berghain. Catch him this Friday at Playground.

If you're seeking a fun and funky night out, don't miss DJ More Peas at All Club this Saturday! A rising star in the disco and house scene, DJ More Peas has a knack for blending old-school classics with fresh, groovy beats. His original tracks, like "Give Me Some More" and "Peas Out," have made waves, featuring on top playlists and radio shows. He's also remixed tracks from some of the biggest names in the industry, including Daft Punk, Chic, and Jamiroquai.

Space Panda presents the largest edition yet of its winter party series, ESSENTIALS, and the first international guest DJ of 2024. They are proud to feature the highly sought-after DJ/Producer from France, Nico De Andrea.

System hosts Berlin-based UK musician and DJ Barker: "As a Berghain resident and co-founder of the Leisure System label, Sam Barker has been instrumental in expanding the horizons of dance music in Berlin. Venturing beyond the domain of 4/4 techno, he delves into left-field sound design and explores the intricacies of rhythm."

Immerse yourself in the sounds of Super Flu, the German duo that has been making waves in the techno scene for over a decade. This Saturday, seize the opportunity to experience them live at Celia. Known for their distinctive style that merges minimal, tech house, and techno with a dash of humor and creativity, Super Flu are not just producers and DJs; they are the co-founders of the Monaberry label. Their discography includes several albums and EPs, such as Euterpeh, Halle Saale, and Musik 3, and they have remixed tracks for artists like Andhim, Dominik Eulberg, Oliver Koletzki, and Stephan Bodzin. Renowned for their dynamic and captivating sets that blend old-school classics with fresh, groovy beats, Super Flu promises an evening of techno-infused, playful madness.

Live Music

Finnish melodic death powerhouses Kalmah and Suotana are set to electrify Modernsky Lab this weekend. While the swamplords Kalmah have graced stages in China for some time, enchanting and captivating audiences with their fiery riff craft and melodic acrobatics, this will mark Suotana's inaugural performance. They bring a unique blend of power metal, tinged with a darker, black metal essence, adding a blood-curdling dimension to their sound. It promises to be a mammoth metal event for fans far and wide. The show starts at 8 PM, with tickets priced at RMB 480/580.

Trigger, the sanctuary for China’s vast and unapologetic experimental and noise scene, delves into its ambient side this afternoon, offering a platform to three distinct sound explorers within the realm of ambient music. Enjoy sound therapy courtesy of resident Shanghai sound explorer Mai Mai, JH, formerly of the Dalian Obscure Club, and Yan Qin, who will explore the sculptural interplay between electronic devices and acoustic instruments.

The Molds, whose cult-like status over the past decade in Beijing has made them a must-see act, reunite after a year-long hiatus! Capturing the sound of ‘surf rock strung out on methadone for those who prefer the company of tumbleweeds,’ the band, led by the nonchalantly charismatic Liu Ge (who recently relocated to Shanghai), brings their psychedelic-laced rustic tunes (imagine whatever's on stage with David Lynch at the Desert Sun Motel) to Yuyintang Park for a special showcase with some of its newest members. 8:30 PM. RMB 120.

Amidst prominent lineup changes, a brush with mainstream stardom, and even a wildly successful European tour (before the world went to chaos), it's a relief that The Hormones, the all-female indie rock band from Chengdu, have managed to retain their edge through thick and thin. Propelling live houses across China with their robust blend of gritty dance-punk and magnetic indietronica, the band has a knack for tightly wound tunes that slap—taking cues from bands such as Savages, Foals, and Toe. Simply put, they're one of the scene's most dependable acts—and one that seems to only get better as time goes on. 8:30 PM. RMB 100/120.

FREEEE event folks! Leave your wallets at home. Seasoned label StreetVoice has teamed up with Yuyintang’s New Face Underground series, which has been going strong for well over three years, aimed at giving a spotlight to new and emerging bands. For their latest grab bag of aspiring acts (on a Sunday night, no less), they’ve tapped distortion-roaring Pinkity, instrumental rockers Desolation Silence, and core emoters Aimless. 8:30 PM.