The Big One...
Dec 15: That's Shanghai 2021 Food & Drink Awards
It is time once again for our glitziest and most glamorous event of the year: the 19th edition of the That’s Shanghai Food & Drink Awards. It’s all going down at Wan More on December 15 with free flow drinks and food. Come along and see your favorite restaurants, bars, chefs, cafes, mixologists and more getting the credit they deserve. Presale tickets are just RMB200, but there are only a limited number, so get yours now.
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Dec 15, 6pm; RMB200. Wan More, 1/F 888 Wanhangdu Lu 万航渡路888号1楼.
Featured Events...
Dec 11: SantaCon
Nothing says Christmas like being surrounded by dozens of drunk Santas. And the only way you will get to see this is at SantaCon, a yearly Santa Claus-themed pub crawl unlike any other. Seven venues, with a drink at each and an hour of free flow at the final destination. Get your outfit ready and your ticket now!
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Dec 11, 2pm; RMB258 presale, RMB298 at the door. Various locations including The Blarney Stone, La Baracca, The Smokehouse x Camel. Cantina Agave. Lucky Mart. The Hope Project. El Santo.
Dec 17-18: The Pearl’s Snow Ball
Come all ye faithful and seek refuge from the cold night in the warmth of the Pearl manger. A place adults can indulge in the steamier side of the occasion. The Pearl’s Red Stars will once again be hosting a British invasion, playing songs by British bands. There will also be immersive cabaret performed by the wonderful Silk Room’s Jingle Belles, and burlesque dancing to add to the playful nature of the holidays.
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Dec 24-25, 9.30pm; RMB180 presale, RMB220 at the door. The Pearl. 1F, 380 Weihai Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu. 威海路380号1层，近石门一路.
Dec 24-25: Mrs Claus Christmas Dinner
Mrs Claus welcomes you to a hearty Christmas Feast, prepared none other than Chef Elf Baidas himself. Complete with a full buffet of fresh seafood, succulent hams, juicy turkey, tender brisket and bit of mulled wine for a hint of debauchery. And what is a Christmas evening without some festive entertainment? Mrs Claus will be inviting a delightful group of North Pole friends to entertain you all. Expect to be regaled by Christmas classics that will make you feel at home and all warm and fuzzy. Oh, and why not go the whole hog and stay on for Mrs Claus Naughty Xmas Party (event below).
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Dec 24-25, 6pm; Scan QR code for reservation. The Pearl. 1F, 380 Weihai Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu. 威海路380号1层，近石门一路.
Dec 24-25: Mrs Claus Naughty Xmas Party
Follow on from the Mrs Claus Christmas Dinner (event above), The Pearl is hosting a Mrs Claus Naughty Xmas Party, featuring The Silk Room's Single Belles. Expect a jolly night of entertainment featuring cabaret, burlesque, aerial and music by the Red Stars Band.
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Dec 24-25, 9.30pm; Scan QR code for reservation. The Pearl. 1F, 380 Weihai Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu. 威海路380号1层，近石门一路.
Best of the Rest...
Dec 8: 白8 Does the 80s
At Dusk til Dawn, the 白8 Baijiu team is getting behind the bar to shake up the 80s with four new cocktails inspired by characters in classic 80s films.
Dec 8, 8pm; Free entry. Dusk til Dawn. North Shaanxi Lu 688, Unit 107-1, by Wuding Lu. 上海市静安区陕西北路688号107-1室，近武定路.
Dec 9: Taipei All Day Vol. 3
Taipei All Day is back for round three of your favorite Taiwanese night market street eats. Swing by The Blarney Stone for the tastiest Taiwanese beef noodles and braised pork rice brought to you by the Street Kings, plus a winter cocktail menu by Crimson Pangolin.
Dec 9, 8pm-late; Free entry. The Blarney Stone. 77 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Nan Lu 永康路77号, 近襄阳南路.
Dec 9: Espresso Martini Night with Alex Custeau
Come on Thursday to meet your neighbors and enjoy some of Alex Custeau’s finest expresso martinis.
Dec 9, 6pm; RMB100 for any three-espresso martini. Lost Bakery. 1F, 758 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu. 巨鹿路758号1楼，近富民路. See event listing.
Dec 10: Live China Music presents Carpe Diem Vol. 2
Live China Music returns with their second edition of Carpe Diem at C’s – cooking up once again a full spread of dangerously alluring sounds.
Dec 10, 9pm; Free entry. C’s. 685 Dingxi Lu, by Yanan Xi Lu. 上海市长宁区定西路685号，近延安西路. See event listing.
Dec 10: Lina K brings My House
Lina K brings My House to Funkadeli Yanping. The famous DJ will play a diverse selection of Deep and Organic House with Afro Influence.
Dec 10, 10pm; Free entry. Funkadeli. 163 Yanping Lu, by Wuding Lu. 延平路163号，近武定路. See event listing.
Dec 11: Cooking Workshop: Xiaolongbao Dumplings
Shanghai Pathways is hosting a two-hour cooking workshop. Learn about the story behind xiaolongbao and understand the process of making traditional Shanghai dumplings.
Dec 11, 10.30am; RMB298. Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel. Zhoujiazu Road 917 2/F. 周家嘴路917号2楼. See event listing.
Dec 11: Ambassy Holiday Market
Looking to do some last-minute Christmas gift shopping? The Ambassy Holiday Market will be selling artisan food, exquisite crafts and local products.
Dec 11, 11am; Free entry. Ambassy Club. 1500 Huai Hai Zhong Lu. 上海淮海中路1500号，近乌鲁木齐路. See event listing.
Dec 11: Fluffy Monsters Flat White Rabbit Collab Release
Come enjoy traditional Yunnan snacks paired with Flat White Rabbit, a collaboration beer brewed with Yunnan coffee and milk candy!
Dec 11, 3pm; RMB118. Tap That. 1123 Wuding Lu 武定路1123. Scan QR code for more information.
Dec 11: We are the 90s
Crop-topped, drop-topped cruising down Yan’an in your 1993 convertible Camaro. Join DJ Skiv as he plays the hottest and most memorable tracks from the 90s.
Dec 11, 8pm; RMB150 includes one drink. Bar Rouge. 7F, 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 11: Shanghai Secret Disco
The Secret Disco Mothership is touching down this Saturday at Dada Bar. Same house party vibes as always with lots of glitter and fun.
Dec 11, 9pm; Scan QR code for more information. Dada Bar Shanghai. 1303 Yanan Xi Lu. 延安西路1303号. See event listing.
Dec 11: LOVE BANG: Garden of Involution
The whole lineup is a preview of PlayStation9. This is enough to make everyone collectively lose it on the dancefloor.
Dec 11, 9.30pm; Free entry. Elevator. B1, No. 265 Nandan Dong Lu, by Caoxi Bei Lu. 南丹东路265号地下一层，近漕溪北路. See event listing.
Dec 11: 100% Vinyl at La Barra
La Barra is the new chic and glam bar of Jing'an and Cocarde Collective is back with its 100% Vinyl party, dedicated to house music lovers.
Dec 11, 10pm; Free entry. La Barra. 2F, Building 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu. 胶州路274开60号幢2楼，近新闸路. See event listing.
Dec 12: Deep Meaningful Conversations on Time VS. Money
Join for some deep meaninful conversations and share your thoughts about time and money.
Dec 12, 3pm; RMB78. Paper YONGJIA. No. 337 Yongjia Lu, Xuhui District. 徐汇区永嘉路337号. See event listing.
Dec 12: The Pearl’s Big Band Christmas Classics Concert
Expect a night of Christmas seasonal gems and some classic Sinatra for a perfect evening. Chef Baidas has prepared a special Christmas menu too!
Dec 12, 8pm; RMB250 presale, RMB280 at the door. The Pearl. 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu. 乍浦路471号，近武进路. See event listing.
Looking ahead…
Dec 13: Charity Christmas Market Party
Last year’s Christmas Charity Market donated RMB55,000 to the Heart to Heart Foundation. This year, Italo Trattoria continues to team up with chefs, partners and sponsors to celebrate the spirit of giving.
Dec 13, 6pm; RMB298. Italo Trattoria. 2F, 291 Fumin Lu. 富民路291号2楼.
Dec 18: Christmas Carols
Jingle Bell Rock? Silent Night? Merry Christmas? Come and sing along to these Christmas Carols at Shanghailander Café.
Dec 18, 10.30am; Scan QR code for more information. Shanghailander Café. No. 92 Wuyuan Lu. 五原路92号.
Dec 18: 521/SH Christmas Fair
Come enjoy a jolly party, and fill your day with delicious food and drinks!
Dec 18, 11am; Free entry. 521/SH. Room 155-156, Building 1, 100 Yejiazhai Lu, by Changshou Lu. 叶家寨路100号1号楼155-156室，近长寿路. See event listing.
Dec 18: Xmas Live Music
Desperate for some Xmas live music? Abbey Road presents the Shanghai Beatles that will get you into the Christmas spirit.
Dec 18, 8pm; Free entry. Abbey Road. 3 Taojiang Lu. 桃江路3号.
Dec 21: Tacolicious Xmas Quiz
Take some Yuletide trivia, add some award winning tacos and happy hour all night, and top it all off with some amazing prizes. Santa could not deliver a better combination than that. Scan the QR above to book your table now.
Dec 21, 7.30pm; Free entry. Tacolicious, 104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Haifang Lu 余姚路34号,近海防路.
Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Galactic Ball
Get ready to welcome 2022 at La Barra, La Mezcaleria and Tacos El Paisa with a New Year’s Eve Galactic Ball. It's going to be an interstellar inception to welcome in the new year.
Dec 31; Scan QR code for tickets and information. La Mezcaleria. Building 5, No. 60 Lan 273, Jiaozhou Lu, Jingan District. 上海市静安区胶州路273弄60号5栋.
Ongoing...
Until Dec 31: Festive Pop Up
Shanghailander and Pinyin Press are coming together to organize an ongoing festive pop-up that you don’t want to miss.
Dec 1-31, 9am; Scan QR code for more information. 92 Wuyuan Lu, Shanghai. 五原路92号.
Until Dec 31: Miracle in 1515
Come and pick up your exclusive holiday cocktails at the Miracle Bar in 1515.
Dec 12, 5pm. The 1515 West Bar. Level 4, 1219 Middle Yan’an Lu, Jingan Kerry Center, West Nanjing Lu. 上海市延安中路1218号，南京西路金柑嘉里中心4楼.
Dec 11-Feb 27: Rink on the Bund
BFC will open its Rink on the Bund, a 200-square meter ice rink in BFC’s north district. Come skate into the winter Christmas season and beyond into the New Year!
Dec 11, 2021- Feb 27, 2022. BFC. 600 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, near Fengjing Lu. 中山东二路600号，近枫泾路.
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