20 Weekly Events in Shanghai Worth Checking Out

By That's Shanghai, January 8, 2025

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Monday

Free Games @ Cages

At Cages, all games are free each Monday (with a minimum purchase one one food item per person).

Note: Excludes turf rental, golf room and bowling lanes, and deal not available on holidays.

Every Mon

Jing'an from 11am-Late

Cages Jing'an, 3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路

Huangpu 10am-Late

Cages Huangpu, B1, 788 Zhongshan Nan Yi Lu, by Nanbei Gaojia 中山南一路788号B1楼，近南北高架路

Pick-up Dodgeball @ Cages Jing'an

Also on Monday at Cage Jing'an, pick-up games of dodgeball. Head along with a team, or head along solo and make a team there.

Bonus: RMB15 an Amstel for all dodgeball players!

Every Mon, 7.30-1pm; RMB50

Cages Jing'an, 3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路

¥1 Skating @ RIINK

New Year super DEAL for all rollers! This January, check in at RIINK on Mondays, eat or drink at RIINK Diner, and for just RMB1, enjoy complimentary skating.

Every Mon 11am-1am; Free Entry

RIINK, Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 静安区康定路358号陕康里18号楼102室

Quiz Night @ The Blarney Stone

It's Quiz Night at The Blarney Stone on Monday, with six rounds of fun, shots for each round winner, and a grand prize for the overall winner on the night.

Part of a quiz season, there are also RMB2,000 worth of prizes up for grabs for the best teams every quarter.

It's also happy hour all night, and tacos and wings (5pcs) are just RMB20. So head along at 7pm for some brainiac craic!

Scan the QR on the poster above to sign up.

Every Mon, from 7pm; Free Entry

The Blarney Stone, 77 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Lu 永康路77号, 近襄阳路

Tuesday

Weekly Themed Quiz @ BNC

There is a themed quiz at BNC every Tuesday, with everything from Disney to Harry Potter, Sci-Fi to Sitcoms, Movies to Music having been featured in the past... scan the QR above to find out this week's theme.

Entry is absolutely free, and there are prizes on offer. If all that excitement is not enough for you, it is RMB78 for a burger and a beer, while liquor is a double for the price of a single all night long!

The quiz starts at 7.30pm and is done by about 9.30pm, so everyone can all be fresh for work the next day.

These ones fill up fast though, so scan the QR on the poster above to reserve a spot.

Every Tue, 7pm; Free Entry

BNC, 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing'an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路

Trivia Night @ RIINK

Every Tuesday starting at 8pm, Trivia Night at RIINK, simple trivia to tease your brain. Six catagories of fun trivia, RMB300 bar tab for first, RMB200 bar tab for second, and shots for third!

With a different theme each week bring your friends, form a team, food and drinks served till late, participants enjoy happy hour all night long!

Every Tue, 8pm; Free Entry

RIINK, Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 静安区康定路358号陕康里18号楼102室

Tuesday Groove @ La Suite

The Tuesday Groove party in La Suite offers an exhilarating experience with the latest music beats. Feel the mix of the hottest music, invigorating your spirit and allow yourself to fully express the passion.

Every Tue, 9.30pm-Late

La Suite, 1111 Wuding Lu, by Yanping Lu 武定路1111号, 近延平路

Wednesday

Quiz Night @ BNC

Shanghai's longest running – and FREE to enter – the Wednesday night quiz features 10 rounds covering everything from current events, geography, history, pop culture, music, film and more.

There are F&B vouchers, three bottles of prosecco and rounds of shots up for grabs every week. At the end of each quarterly season, the top four teams win F&B vouchers worth RMB2,000.

If all that was not enough, drinks are half price until 8pm, while food is half price until 10pm.

The quiz kicks off at 7.30pm and is all wrapped up by around 9.30pm so you can be fresh for work the next day – scan the QR code on the poster above to sign up now.

Every Wed, from 7.30pm; Free Entry

BNC, 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing'an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路

Music of the Beatles @ Abbey Road

The music of the Fab Four, those lovable mop tops from Liverpool, as performed by Paul Tkachenko.

Every Wed, 7.30-9.30pm; Free Entry

Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路

Ladies Night @ La Suite

Feel the charm of spring at La Suite Spring Blossom Edition Ladies Night is on every Wednesday, with the fairer sex enjoying complimentary drinks until midnight. For everyone else there are free canapes until 11pm.

An extra gift for the ladies – post La Suite's special cocktails on your social media channel and get two more free drinks after midnight.

So roll on up ladies and enjoy the Suite-est midweek!

Every Wed, 9.30pm-Late

La Suite, 1111 Wuding Lu, by Yanping Lu 武定路1111号, 近延平路

Wednesday to Sunday

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase @ SpicyComedy Lounge

SpicyComedy is stand-up in Shanghai featuring some of the funniest local and traveling comedians.

With shows held throughout the week at the SpicyComedy Lounge in Xintiandi, audiences are in for an unforgettable night of laughs.

Each show features five to six talented English-language comedians, each performing 8-15 minute sets, varying with everything from spotlight specials with featured comedians to open mic nights for newcomers.

For all the latest show details, and to purchase tickets, scan the QR code.

SpicyComedy Lounge, 3/F, Building 6-7, South Block, 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu 兴业路123弄，新天地时尚一期6-7号楼3层南里食集北区, 近马当路

Thursday

BOGO Ladies Night @ Mars Wine Station

Thursday is Ladies Night at Mars Wine Station, with buy-one-get-one for the fairer sex.

Every Thu, 4pm-2am

Nepali Kitchen, 819 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu 巨鹿路819弄4号,近富民路

Ladies Night @ Bella Vita

Thursday night at Bella Vita is all about the ladies, with buy-one-get-one on their spritz selection and 50% off on prosecco and Moscato wine. They also have a ladies' favorite menu to keep you on an even keel.

Every Thu, 6-10pm

Bella Vita Bistro, 555 Haifang Lu 海防路555号

Trivia Thursday @ The Shed Laowaijie

A brand new quiz for all those living out west. Expect 10 rounds covering everything from current events, geography, history, pop culture, music, film and more.

There are F&B vouchers, bottles of prosecco and rounds of shots up for grabs every week, while it is happy hour all night and pasta or schnitzel is just RMB39!

The quiz kicks off at 7.30pm and is all wrapped up by around 9.30pm so you can be fresh for work the next day – scan the QR code on the poster above to sign up now.

Every Thu, from 7.30pm; Free Entry

The Shed Laowaijie, No. 30, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu Lu, Minhang District 虹梅路3338弄30号, 近虹许路

Open Mic @ RIINK

Every Thursday at RIINK, an electrifying open mic event, hosted by local singer Wynn; her soulful melodies and infectious energy sets the perfect backdrop for a night of musical fun.

Immerse yourself in the chill vibes of the vibrant venue, where everyone is encouraged to grab the mic or an instrument and share their love for music. Plus, when you sing a song, you'll be treated to a free drink from the fabulous cocktail bar!

Karaoke fun starts at 8pm, come sing your heart out; welcome to casually jam with everyone and showcase your talent, savor hearty bar bites, and sip on delicious drinks!

Send message on RIINK WeChat with secret code 'That’s How I Roll' for the special RMB88 Skate & Shot Deal for That’s Shanghai readers ONLY!

Every Thu, from 8pm; Free Entry

RIINK, Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 静安区康定路358号陕康里18号楼102室

Quiz Night @ Abbey Road

Thursday night is Quiz Night at Abbey Road. Head on down for happy hour all night and the chance to win some great prizes.

Every Thu, 8pm; Free Entry

Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路

Fuego Latino @ La Suite

Enjoy a hot, sizzling Fuego Latino party every Thursday at La Suite. Warm it up before the weekend and hit the dance floor with salsa moves!

As the clock strikes midnight, they shift to open format music – the party doesn't stop until the early hours.

Enjoy selected bottles with an unbeatable buy-one-get-one deal until 12.30am.

Every Thu, 8.30pm-Late; RMB60, includes one drink

La Suite, 1111 Wuding Lu, by Yanping Lu 武定路1111号, 近延平路

Saturday

Charity Pool Competition @ BNC

Calling all pool sharks, every Saturday at 5pm, head over to BNC for their charity pool competition. Play some pool while helping kids, and enjoy happy hour prices for drinks from 5-8pm.

Every Sat, 5pm; RMB50

BNC, 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu 西康路685号, 近昌平路

Sunday

Sunday Open Deck @ RIINK

Calling all DJs! RIINK is doing weekly Open Deck. Whether you’re new and just wanna try it out or have been playing beats for years, head along on Sunday from 7-10pm with DJ BO and play your favorite tracks.

RIINK is offering happy hour to all the disk jockeys, so come have a drink, chill with awesome people, and enjoy the night with great tunes.

Send message on RIINK WeChat with secret code 'That’s How I Roll' for a special RMB88 Skate & Shot Deal for That’s Shanghai readers ONLY!

Every Sun, 7-10pm; Free Entry

RIINK, Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 静安区康定路358号陕康里18号楼102室