Dec 17-20: 2020 Shanghai Green Christmas Market
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As China’s first Christmas market celebrating a sustainable and compassionate lifestyle, you can shop for presents and gorge on Christmas goodies until your heart’s content! While shopping, know that you are minimizing your negative impact on the world and actively helping to make Christmas a time for doing good.
Dec 17-20, 12-9pm; Free entry. BaseCo. 322 Anfu Lu, by Wukang Lu. 安福路322号，近武康路. See event listing.
Dec 17: Christmas Bingo All-Star Gift List
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Try your luck at the most celebrated Festive Bingo at Mr & Mrs Bund. Comfort food and drinks will be flowing, making it a lovely evening. One bingo board will be provided per menu.
Dec 17, 11pm; RMB400. Mr & Mrs Bund. 6F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu. 中山东一路外滩18号7楼，近南京东路. See event listing.
Dec 18: Tanduay Blends @The Bull & Claw
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M&M x Tanduay Rum will host the last Tanduay Blends event for 2020. This time it will be held on the first floor of The Bull & Claw. Enjoy a snack, two drinks and a chance to win a prize. Scan the QR code on the poster to RSVP.
Dec 18, 7-10pm; RMB100 presale, RMB130 at the door. The Bull & Claw. 110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong Lu. 汾阳路110号，近复兴中路. See event listing.
Dec 18: Queer Trivia
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Bring your brains to a drag-hosted queer-themed trivia at Roxie! Win fabulous prizes sponsored by Stroopwaffles, the Fixx, the Pearl and many more. All gender expressions and sexual orientations are welcome. Bring your own team or join one upon arrival.
Dec 18, 8pm; Free entry. Roxie. 2/F, 359 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu. 359号2楼，近陕西北路. See event listing.
Dec 18: Southeast Asian Food Festival
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If you can't go to the islands this year, Cages has got you covered. They are pairing up with some of Shanghai's favorite chefs to bring you scrumptious Southeast Asian’s classics, plus a special musical performance by the Ukaladies! These hawker stalls are waiting for you.
Dec 18, 8pm-late; Free entry. Cages Bar and Sports. 3/F, Jing’an Sports Center, 428 Kangding Lu, by Wuding Lu. 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼，近武定路. See event listing.
Dec 19-20: Z-Rou Carnival: Rock and Roll Until You’re Full
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Even though it has been a difficult year, come celebrate the highlights of an unforgettable 2020 and end the year with positive vibes that will hopefully carry through to a brighter 2021. Come to the Z-Rou Carnival to say goodbye to 2020 and rock & roll until you're full!
Dec 19-20, 1-11pm; RMB158 early bird, RMB198 at the door. Cages Bar and Sports. 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. See event listing.
Dec 19: SantaCon
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Nothing says Christmas like being surrounded by dozens of drunk Santas, and this will only happen at SantaCon. The concept is simple: grab a Santa (or elf or reindeer) costume, gather friends and join a fun bunch of people for a Christmas pub crawl on a sunny Saturday afternoon featuring six stops and a free flow after party!
Dec 20, 2pm-late; RMB200 early bird, RMB250 regular. Takes place at various locations: The Hop Project, D.O.C, The Camel, The Blarney Stone, La Baracca, El Santo. See event listing.
Dec 19: El Santo’s Fiesta Mexicana 80’s Latin Party
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Join El Santo for Fiesta Mexicana 80’s Latin Party with RMB20 margaritas, tacos and coronas. El Santo has a big line up of DJ’s with DJ Se7en and DJ / VJ experience La Neta Sound Machine.
Dec 19, 6pm; Free entry. El Santo Tacos & Tequila. B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu. 巨鹿路158号B1层，近瑞金一路. See event listing.
Dec 19: Hip Hop Hai
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Partnering with Friends of Shanghai, Bar Rouge is hosting Hip Hop Hai. Expect a curated selection of tracks mixing timeless urban rhythms and the greatest hip hop compilations blasting on the dancefloor.
Dec 19, 8pm; RMB150 includes one drink. Bar Rouge. 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu. 中山东一路18号7楼，近南京东路. See event listing.
Dec 19: Donghu Ballroom @X Bar
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In a year full of surprises, haven’t you learned that you should truly cherish the time you spend with friends? After the first successful Donghu Ballroom launch and feedback full of love and praise, X Bar has decided to host it once more. The Donghu Ballroom will break from the slowness and silence of winter and turn on those neon light to bring in some energy.
Dec 19, 9pm; Free entry. X Bar. No. 7 Donghu Lu, by Yanqing Lu. 徐汇区东湖路7号，近延庆路. See event listing.
Dec 19-20: Common Rare 4 Year Anniversary
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As the city life continues to make itself convenient, it becomes boring once you settle down into a fixed routine. Countering against that trend, Super Market will no longer sell you typical ‘convenience.’ Instead, they are going to be selling uniquely designed independent products that you would not be able to find at your standard stores.
Dec 19-20, 12-9.30pm; Free entry. Shankang Li. 808 Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Kangding Lu. 陕西北路808号，近康定路. See event listing.
Dec 19-20: Inside the Highlands – A Charity Event
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Inside the Highlands is a Christmas charity market that supports the Yushu Spinal Cord Injury Organization – a charity run by a group of volunteers with disabilities or those injured in the earthquake. The founder of this organization, Phuntsok Wangjia, will be discussing the challenges faced by those affected by the earthquake. Tibetan dancers will also perform traditional dances and songs.
Dec 19, 7.30pm; RMB100 and Dec 20, 11am free entry into the market or RMB60 for breakfast. 1900 LOFT. 465 Dingxi Lu, by Xinhua Lu. 定西路465号，近新华路. See event listing.
Dec 19-20: Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat in Anji Mountain
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Anji is the best spot for a Christmas yoga retreat. In winter, it is colder than in the cities with the bonus of snow. This place is famous for its hot spring and skiing during winter. For more details and reservations: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/wpWeoZjPkqgX3MoWVDNDfQ
Dec 19-20, 7am departure; price varies based on selected package. Agora Space. Building 8, 1199 Panyu Lu, by Kaixuan Lu. 番禺路1199弄8号，近凯旋路. See event listing.
Dec 20: M on the Bund's Christmas Vegan Brunch
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Come and join a very unique Vegan Brunch at M on the Bund. They are celebrating the festive season by dining on food that is vegan, healthy and delicious. This month, they are collaborating with BOOMI who are giving each vegan brunch diner a very special gift. Menus are designed for a minimum of two people.
Dec 20, 11.30am; RMB328. M on the Bund. 7F, Five on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dongyi Lu. 上海市黄浦区广东路20号，外滩五号7楼，近中山东一路. See event listing.
Dec 20: Circle of Sages
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The Shanghai Writing Workshop is proud to present the fourth installment of Circle of Sages. Veteran educators offer deep insights into topics missed by traditional education. These interesting topics will include cowboy masculinity to the queerness of fan faction to a chronological history of big butts.
Dec 20, 6pm. My Place Ruin Bar. 3/F, 1788 Xinzha Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu. 新闸路1788号3楼，近胶州路. See event listing.
Looking ahead…
Dec 23-27: Holiday Tours
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If you are looking for an easy staycation, quick getaway or even if you are just in the mood to feast – look no further. This year, UnTours have opened holiday tours over Christmas to fit your holiday schedule. Don’t forget to use your coupon code: WeChatWeEat, when you book to get 10% off all tour tickets.
Dec 23-27th. Untour Shanghai. Various starting points and events. See event listing.
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