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FEATURES
February 3rd, 2010
 Where to treat your ears this week
Abraham Carmona and His Band - Spanish musician Abraham Carmona definitely knows how to show the best side of Flamenco
February 3rd, 2010
Haiti Earthquake Benefit - Shanghai Ultra, Nat Alexander and other local DJs play at this charity party. All proceeds at the door go to Partners in Health and Zanmi Lasante, providers of emergency medical relief services to earthquake victims. 9.30pm-late, 50rmb. Not Me, 21 Dongping Lu, near Wulumuqi Nan Lu, 6433 0760.
February 3rd, 2010
Dance: Zhou Xuan - As part of the Expo celebrations, the team who choreographed the opening and closing Olympic ceremonies in Beijing come together again to portray the life and times of Shanghai singer Zhou Xuan. A popular figure during the 1930s, Zhou led a life of intrigue and scandal – perfect material for a stage adaptation. 100-680 RMB. Feb 4th – 7th @ 7.30pm. Shanghai Grand Theatre, 286 Huangpi Lu. www.shgtheatre.com
February 3rd, 2010
Jeremy Stockton Johnson Couture Photo Exhibition - The first of a new monthly event series from Cocktail Couture, celebrating art and fashion. Xintiandi’s swanky Pavillon Costes hosts, with an exhibition of photographs by Jeremy Stockton Johnson. The show opens on Feb 4th, when the Vogue-featured photographer will be presenting his work in person. 9pm till late @ Pavillon Costes, House 17, Lane 181, Taicang Lu, Xintiandi. www.pavilloncostes.com
February 3rd, 2010
The buzz: Fresh, healthy, organic food delivered to your door. According to their website, they provide an alternative to “pesticide-filled vegetables, beef with growth hormones or chickens raised on anti-biotics”, which has to be a good thing.
February 3rd, 2010
 Open Bar: Tipsy
The buzz: It might sound disheartening to many dkd fans, but the basement which used to be Shanghai's paradise for electronic dance music has been turned into Tipsy, a hip hop club.
February 3rd, 2010
Welcome to the Fantasmagoric Wonder-Emporium of Doctor Phinaes T. Parnassium! Follow the rabbit through the looking glass and help the Christian lion Aslan lead his army of wood nymphs on a journey to recover the Chocolate Factory, and... oops wait, I think I just leaked the spoiler for the Wayans brothers’ “Fantasy Movie.”
January 27th, 2010
Shanghai Hardcore Night - Come and jump around with four local hardcore bands including Chaos Mind, Forget and Forgive, Loudspeaker and Six Shot. Jan 29, 9pm. 40rmb. Yuyintang.
January 27th, 2010
 Where to drink, dance & mingle this week
The Butter Factory Resident DJ Party - Put your hands up for DJ Andrew T from Singapore’s famous club The Butter Factory. Supported by DJ Stanley, he is going to spin a mix of hip hop, R&B and old skool. Jan 29, 10pm-late. 100rmb for guys/free entry for ladies. Sin.
January 27th, 2010
Crazy For Money - Brush up your Shanghainese and have a laugh at the same time. No, it’s not a language exchange with your ayi. Stand-up comedian Zhou Libo is back in town with a new repertoire and some golden oldies, including his take on Avatar fever. Shanghainese only. 180-580 RMB. Feb 2nd – 10th @ 7.30pm. Majestic Theatre, 66 Jiangning Lu, near Fengxian Lu. www.majestictheatre.cn
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