Classical

Piano Recital by Kadouch David
Award-winning pianist Kadouch David from France plays Haydn’s ‘Variations in F minor Hob. XVII.6’ and more. Jun 11, 7,45pm. 60-300rmb. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.

Bach and The Arabian Nights

Three accomplished young Chinese musicians Lin Daye (conductor), Piao Ying (violinist) and Zeng Cheng (violinist) get together at this concert dedicated to Bach, Sarasate and Korsakov. Jun 12, 7.30pm. 50-580rmb. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.

Taipei Chinese Orchestra Concert
Founded in 1979, Taipei Chinese Orchestra is the first professional Chinese orchestra in Taiwan. Its versatility and artistic excellence never fail to wow the audience at the Taipei Traditional Arts Festival every year. Jun 17, 7.30pm. 50-300rmb. Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Lu, near Longmen Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.

Jazz

Jazz Piano Recital by Mirabassi
Born in Italy and now based in Paris, pianist Giovanni Mirabassi showcases his amazing skills to Shanghai’s jazz lovers tonight. He was the winner of Victoires du Jazz in 2002. June 13, 7.45pm. 60-300rmb. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.

The New Far East Jazz Quartet
The New Far East Jazz Quartet consists of four established musicians from America and Australia. Expect a number of original compositions from them. Jun 14, 9,30pm. Free entry. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, near Yongfu Lu, 6431 0269.

Gigs & Concerts

The King Khan & BBQ Show
This curiously named outfit is actually a Canadian garage rock duo made of Sultan and Blacksnake. They make fierce, tasty music and their live show is going to blow your mind. Jun 11, 9pm. 60rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.

Subs
Subs is back! Hailed as ‘the king of punk’ in China, this four-piece band from Beijing is back in the spotlight with their new album ‘Queen of F**king Everything’. This new release is said to be ‘darker, crazier’. All hail the queen! Jun 11, 9pm. 60rmb presale, 80rmb at the door. MAO Livehouse, Building 32, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu, 6227 7332.

Afro-Sonic Orchestra
The Afro-Sonic Orchestra returns to the Glamour Bar with their Africa inspired sound. You can also enjoy live portrait painting by resident artist Kellie O’Dempsey. 10pm-late, free entry. Glamour Bar, 6/F, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Sichuan Zhong Lu, 6350 9988.

Girl Power!
Girls rock! Three all-girl rock bands Ann, Miss Panda and Machiatto take the stage. Jun 11, 9pm. 30rmb. 696 Live, Room 115, Building A, 188 Creative Garden, 188 Dongjiangwan Lu, near Tongxin Lu, 138 1871 9971.

Good Jive 3
Stegosaurus?, The Beat Bandits and more play all types of feel-good music, from garage and folk to electronic music. Jun 12, 9pm. 40rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.

Summer Rock Music Concert
Embrace summer with Wheel Of Fortune, RecordeR and many other local rock bands. Jun 12, 7pm. Free entry. 696 Live, Room 115, Building A, 188 Creative Garden, 188 Dongjiangwan Lu, near Tongxin Lu, 138 1871 9971.

Natti Vogel China Tour
No wonder Natti Vogel is touring China. This young music wizard is known for his unique combination of indie, jazz and rock, but he also speaks fluent Chinese and have written a number of Chinese songs. He’ll be loved in Shanghai. Jun 13, 9pm. 50rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.

Wu Ji
Shanghainese indie folk singer-songwriter Wu Ji performs a number of songs from his new EP ‘Lights’. Supported by Yu Guo and Li Xin from Triple Smash. Jun 14, 9pm. 50rmb including one EP. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.