25 Awesome Things to Do This Week in Shanghai

By Ned Kelly, January 11, 2023

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Every Day

Rink on the Bund @ BFC

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The Bund Finance Center (BFC) Ice Skating Rink, known as 'Rink on the Bund,' is hugely popular for all ages, and bigger and better than ever before.

This brand new and upgraded 300-square-meter professional ice rink is the perfect way to enjoy the magical winter season, be it in sunshine or under the sparkling evening lights, and is open every day until February 26.

Daily, 10am-10pm.

BFC, 600 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, near Fengjing Lu 中山东二路600号, 近枫泾路.

Wednesday

Avril Lavigne & Ladies Rock @ The Pearl

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The Pearl plays host to Avril Lavigne & Ladies Rock, featuring the music of Alanis Morrisette, Joan Jett, Pink, Tina Turner, No Doubt, Evanescence, the Cranberries and – of course – Avril Lavigne!

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Wed Jan 11, 6pm doors, 8.30pm show; RMB120 presale, RMB150 on the door.

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路.

Majong Night @ That's Mandarin

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Learn all about Mahjong, playing with students and teachers. Enjoy drinks and snacks, and make new friends!

Scan the QR to sign up:

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Wed Jan 11, 7-8pm; RMB50, or RMB30 if you bring a friend.

That's Mandarin, 5/F, Building 1, 881 Wuding Road, Jing’an District 上海市静安区武定路881弄1座5层.

Quiz Night @ El Santo

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Shanghai's longest running, the Wednesday Quiz Night at El Santo is absolutely free to enter and features 10 rounds covering everything from current events, geography, history, pop culture, music, film and more, with great prizes up for grabs.

This one gets fully booked each week, so scan the QR on the poster above to sign up now.

Every Wed, 7pm; Free Entry.

El Santo. B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路.

Thursday

Chinese Game Night: Who's the Spy @ That's Mandarin

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Join That's Mandarin for a thrilling Chinese game night. Practice Chinese in an interactive way, enjoy some snacks, and make new friends!

Scan the QR to sign up:

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Thu Jan 12, 6-7pm; RMB30, or RMB20 if you bring a friend.

That's Mandarin, 5/F, Building 1, 881 Wuding Road, Jing’an District 上海市静安区武定路881弄1座5层.

Quiz Night @ Abbey Road

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Thursday night is Quiz Night at Abbey Road. Head on down for happy hour all night and a testing of the ol' gray matter and win some great prizes.

Every Thu, 8pm; Free.

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

Comedy Jam @ Yugo Bar

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Thursdays are Comedy Jam Night at Yugo Bar, with comics running their weekend sets with a featured host. Expect a crowd, laughs, drinks and food from Yugo. Starts 8pm, scan the QR above to book your seat.

Every Thu, 8pm; Free. 

Yugo Bar, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

Live Music Night @ Yugo Bar

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Following on from the comedy every Thursday, Yugo Bar hosts a live world beats music and dance party by world famous Columbian human music box, Gaston Blue!

Every Thu, 10pm-Late; Free entry. 

Yugo Bar, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

Friday

Freaky Fryday @ Tacolicious

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Good times are what it is all about at Tacolicious' Freaky Fryday the 13th. Purchase their famous loaded fries for just RMB30, and enjoy selected drinks from just RMB13. You read that right.

It all kicks off from 6pm, so head on over after work and get LOADED.

Fri Jan 13, 6pm-Late.

Tacolicious, Room 104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Xikang Lu 余姚路34号1幢104-105室, 近西康路.

Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

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It has been five years since the world lost the immense talent of Chester Bennington. For this month’s Linkin Park / Nu Metal show at The Pearl, the core focus will be on Linkin Park to honor his memory as best they know how... by rocking and moshing hard!

Along with the major Linkin Park hits, the Red Stars will be banging out tunes from Korn, Limp Bizkit, Deftones, Godsmack, Disturbed, Papa Roach, System of a Down, Rage Against The Machine and Three Days Grace. This will be a high voltage concert from start to finish.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Fri Jan 13, 6pm doors, 8.30pm show; RMB180 presale, RMB220 at the door.

The Pearl471 Zhapu Lu,by Wujin Lu. 乍浦路471号,近武进路.

Quiz Night @ Yugo Grill

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Friday night is Quiz Night at Yugo Grill. Head on down for delicious food, well-priced drinks and a testing of the ol' gray matter.

Every Fri, 8pm.

Yugo Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

Orthodox New Year @ Yugo Grill

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Like their belated Christmas, Old New Year, as it is called, is a consequence of the Serbian Orthodox Church’s continued adherence to the old Julian calendar, which lags 13 days behind the predominantly used Gregorian calendar.

Unlike Christmas, Serbian New Year’s Eve is a very raucous affair and a great excuse to party hard to the sounds of Turbofolk in a smoky kafana. It has none of the complicated customs common to other Serbian celebrations: the only requirement is to have a good time until dawn.

So, of course, Yugo is the place to be on the 13th of January if you wish to experience people gyrating on random pieces of furniture while rocking to the oriental beat of Turbofolk. It’s going to be lit as usual. 

Fri Jan 13, 10pm-Late.

Yugo Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

Fridays Impulse @ Yugo Bar

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Friday Impulse is a party organized by DJ Karmieli and DJ Ten who will play tech house, house, electronic and dance music. Their parties are pretty famous with Shanghai party people because of their crew of good looking girls, nicely dressed guys and lots of fun and Champagne.

Party starts at 10.30pm in Yugo Bar, the new bar / club right next to Yugo Grill and lasts til late with special shots served every hour - not to be missed!  

Fri Jan 13, 10.30pm-Late.

Yugo Bar, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

Saturday

Queen Tribute Concert @ The Pearl

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Freddie has been brought back to life! Without doubt one of the best nights of entertainment this city has to offer, and your chance to sing along with all of Queen’s biggest hits. This show is always packed, so be sure to buy your tickets before they sell out!

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Sat Jan 14 & Fri Jan 20, 6pm doors, 8.30pm pre-show, 9.30pm show; RMB180 presale, RMB220 on the door.

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路.

Latin Music Party @ Yugo Bar

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The Saturday night party at Yugo Club is a Latin Music Party with Charles N Tonic. Drinks deals run from 10pm to midnight, with the party getting going from 11pm.

Every Sat, 10.30pm-Late.

Yugo Bar, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

Saturday & Sunday

MYbarre @ Online & Offline

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Every Saturday and Sunday, MYbarre are live online or in person with a 60 minute workout with you and your mat – Squat, Lunge and Plié your way into the weekend!

Scan the QRs on the poster above to join the class WeChat group or book directly via the mini program. Add Ann (WeChat ID: AnnMacPT) from MYbarre with any questions.

Sat & Sun; online RMB35, offline RMB149.

Online & Offline.

Sunday

Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza @ Cages

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This Sunday enjoy your favorite Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizzas at both Cages, Jing'an and Huangpu. They offer the classics - Meat Lover, Vegetarian, Chicken Parmesan - as well as a monthly special.

There is limited availability, and all pies must be pre-ordered, so place your order by scanning the QR above now!

Sun Jan 15, 10am-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.

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.

2-for-1 Pizza Deal @ D.O.C. Gastronomia Italiana

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Sundays sees and unbeatable 2-for-1 pizza deal at D.O.C. Gastronomia Italiana all day, evening and night long.

Every Sun, 11am-Late.

D.O.C. Gastronomia Italiana, 392 Dagu Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu 大沽路392号, 近成都北路.

Proper Sunday Roast @ The Bull & Claw

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The Bull & Claw has a traditional roast from 5pm every Sunday for just RMB138, with the option of free-flow drinks for RMB188.

Every Sun, from 5pm.

The Bull & Claw110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong 地址 汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路.

Movie Night - Pele: The Birth of a Legend @ Abbey Road

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In honor of the passing of the great man, this Sunday Abbey Road will be screening Pele: The Birth of a Legend from 7pm.

Sun, Jan 15, 7pm; Free.

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

Tuesday

We Love Disney Quiz - Part 3 @ El Santo

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Back by popular demand, this weeks' Tuesday themed quiz at El Santo is the third installment of the We Love Disney Quiz. Entry is absolutely free and, as always, there will be great prizes on offer.

If all that excitement is not enough for you, it is Taco Tuesday, with tacos – and Corona, and house wine, and frozen margaritas – all just RMB20!

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The quiz starts at 7pm 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 below to reserve a spot:

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Tue Jan 17, 7pm; Free.

El Santo. B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路.

The Cotton Club Band @ Shake

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Every Tuesday evening, the legendary Cotton Club Band host a night of blues and stories at Shake.

Every Tue, from 7pm; Free.

Shake, 3/F, 46 Maoming Nan Lu, by Jinxian Lu 茂名南路46号3楼, 近进贤路.

Movie Night - The Commitments @ Yugo Grill

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Tuesday is Movie Night at Yugo Grill, and this week it is Roddy Doyle penned, Alan Parker directed Irish classic The Commitments, the story of a Dublin soul band.

Every Tue, 8pm.

Yugo Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

Comedy Open Mic @ Cotton's

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It is Comedy Open Mic night at Cotton's every Tuesday from 8pm, hosted by the Herlarious Club. Head along for laughs, and get up for a routine if you dare! 

Every Tue, 8-10pm; Free.

Cotton's Xinhua Lu, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路.


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