Lots of fun stuff ahead, so Iet's get to it:

This is the last week of Lit Fest. Check out our Week Three Event Schedule, especially if you haven't made any yet. Legal-mystery writer Scott Turow, Oscar-nominated screenwriter and author Francesca Marciano, and erotica writer Linda Javin are all in town this weekend.

JUE Fest is in full swing, lots of artsy shenanigans for you indie kids. Scottish DJ duo Optimo is on at the shelter Friday night, and you can catch psychedlic rockers The Secret Machines at Mao Live House Saturday.

If you want a jump on cool stuff in April - check out our exclusive with super model and Shanghai Fashion Week ambassador Mo Wudan. Or if that's not quite your speed, perhaps our Shanghai F1 Preview is.

The Shelter, 10pm (6437 0400)
Scottish DJ duo Optimo brings their charismatic music to the 'Hai as a part of the JUE festival.

Mao, 9pm, RMB150 (advance)/ RMB200 (door) ( 6227 7332)
The Secret Machines Three-piece American space rock band China tour. 'They take Pink Floyd psychedelia, Led Zeppelin stomp, and The Who-inspired choruses and charge them full of big-rock beats, atmospheric keyboards and all kinds of electronic whooshes.' -Rolling Stone.

Yamazato Japanese Restaurant, RMB600 + 15 percent pp (6415 1111)
Yamazato Japanese Restaurant has specially invited Head Chef Sawauchi from Okura Hotel Tokyo to launch a special commemorative set meal.

Shanghai Grand Theatre, 7.30pm, RMB100-380
For its 50th anniversary celebration, Shanghai Dance School presents Chinese folk dance against unique stage settings. Directed by the established choreographer Chen Jianian, who assembles award winning ballerinas and top students from Shanghai Dance School.

Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall, 7.15pm, RMB60-420
A famous traditional Peking Opera play depicts the legend of women generals of the Yang family. Performed by The China National Peking Opera Company and starring two national performers Li Shengsu and Yu Kuizhi.

China Hall, Pudong Shangri-La, 6pm, RMB1388-1688 (2828 6888)
Featuring the US opera stars of Singers Beyond Borders with special guest China's Pavarotti Wei Song.

BEAN Shanghai (beanshanghai@gmail.com)
The migrant students who attend the program will pot plants, create posters about environmentalism and recycling to decorate their school, decorate recycling bins and learn about environmental footprints.

(6323 2158 (Chinese), 6323 2170 (English), www.chinarunning.com).
Entering its ninth year, the New Balance Jinqiao 8k is one of Shanghai's oldest and most successful community sporting events, attracting many of Shanghai's young professionals and a variety of corporate teams in Shanghai. The event has three race categories, the 8k run, the 2k fun run and the corporate relay, as well as fantastic performances, interactive games, the lucky draw and the fancy dress competition. Registration will be available at selected New Balance outlets along with Element Fresh and Megafit. You can also register on line at www.ticketmaster.cn. RMB100 pp with discounts available for groups over 50.

Zpark Bar, Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel, 25F, 1018 Changning Lu , 7.30pm,
This evening is for professionals from art, fashion & luxury industry and all fashionistas.