Classical

Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Frédéric Chopin - Absolute Chopin
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birthday, Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra presents a 12-hour-long musical marathon featuring his masterpieces. There will be five concerts starting respectively at 10am, noon, 2pm, 4pm and 7.30pm. Jan 22, 50-580rmb. Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Lu, near Longmen Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.

Gigs & Concerts

Andrew Bird
Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Andrew Bird is a master of so many musical instruments that you will simply get mesmerized by his live performance. With vocals, violin, guitar, glockenspiel and whistling as his main weapons, no wonder his folk rock tunes are so colorful and deep. Jan 29, 9pm. 150rmb presale, 180rmb at the door. Zhijiang Dream Factory, 4/F, Block B, 28 Yuyao Lu, near Xikang Lu, 5213 5226.

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, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.

Aesthetic Views
Miss Panda, Bremen and other local bands take over the stage. Jan 29, 9pm. 30rmb. Live Bar, 721 Kunming Lu, near Tongbei Lu, 2833 6764.

Lions of Puxi
Lions of Puxi is undoubtedly one of the finest reggae bands in Shanghai. The members are from different countries and backgrounds, each bringing their own unique personality to their music. jan 29, 9.30pm. 60rmb. MAO Livehouse, Building 32, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu, 5258 9999.

Boys Climbing Ropes
Four-piece rock band Boys Climbing Ropes celebrates the release of their EP ‘Except for the Darkness’. Jan 30, 9pm. 40rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.