The 10 Best Things to Do This Week in Shanghai

By Erica Martin, October 23, 2017

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That's Shanghai takes a look at the best events of the week:


Oct 28: That's Shanghai's Halloween Party

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For a That's-certified Halloween, monster mash the night away with us on October 28 at Cages. You'll float too with a night full of spectacular spooky shows, heart-thumping music and four devilishly delicious drinks from Bacardi, all for the bargin price of RMB100. Dress up in your most creative costume and you might just win one of our best-dressed prizes!
Oct 28, 8pm until hell freezes over, RMB100 pre-sale by emailing marketing@ur    
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, RMB200 door. Cages, see event listing.


Oct 24: Women 2 Women Charity Sale

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Women 2 Women offers both secondhand items in good condition and new pieces at ultra-low prices, including clothes, shoes jewelry, purses, books and more. All proceeds go toward Heart 2 Heart, a charity that focuses on funding for heart surgeries for children.
Oct 24, 9am-6pm. The Shanghai Raquet Club, see event listing.


Oct 27-31: Halloween Weekend

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Shanghai goes all out for the creepiest holiday of the year. From raves to concerts to pub crawls, there's no shortage of events to keep you partying and in costume every night between now and Tuesday. Check here for our full list of Halloween events. 


Oct 27-28: Diisneey Trash: The Haunted Gold Mine

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For two days, Bar Rouge is turning its premises into a haunted gold mine. There they beckon you to brave the darkness for a night of fun in typical Bar Rouge fashion. Dress code is the very niche: "geared up modern miners."
Oct 27-28, 9pm, RMB100. Bar Rouge, see event listing.


Oct 28: Pink Party Sports Day for Breast Cancer Awareness

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This all-day event geared toward breast cancer awareness sees the indoor and outdoor spaces of the Crystal Galleria transformed into an all-out pink affair. Hosted by newly launched fitness platform BYMB, there will be yoga and fitness classes throughout the day from lululemon and Les Mills.
Oct 28, 10am-4.30pm, RMB68 per class, RMB150 for all-day pass. Crystal Galleria, see event listing.


Oct 28: Behind the Shadow Drops: Xie Yugang China Tour

201709/H-a-r-m-o-n-i-c-Album-Art.jpgTwo of post-rock biggest figures, Taka Goto of Japan's MONO and Xie Yugang of China's Wang Wen have launched solo careers (Goto under the name Behind the Shadow Drops). This special tour sees them performing together and showcasing their respective debut albums. A must-see for fans of post-rock.
Oct 28, 9pm, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing.


Oct 28: Sugar Blue

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Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Sugar Blue is a Grammy-winning blues harmonica player who has performed and recorded with the likes of the Rolling Stones and Willie Dixon. Mick Jagger once called him “a very strange and talented musician.” See him in action at this special performance at Chair Club.
Oct 28, 10pm, RMB160 presale, RMB200 door. Chair Club, see event listing.


Oct 29: Jing'an Market

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City Moments and A2 events team up for this market featuring over 20 craft vendors. Expect trendy options for accessories, jewelry, cosmetics clothing and more, plus snacks, drinks and food from variety of local F&B brands. The Tonglefang courtyard will also be transformed into a green space with a ‘Chill Area’ and kid’s playground.
Oct 29, 12pm, no cover. Zeitgeist, see event listing.


Oct 29: elEFANTE 5th Anniversary Party

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Spanish bar and restaurant elEFANTE celebrates their 5th anniversary with an "Ibiza hippie chic" party themed around the famous party island in the 1970s. The ticket price gets you 10 consumption tickets to spend as you please on food and drinks throughout the day on their famous terrace, which will be decked out for the occasion.
Oct 29, 12pm, RMB280 presale, RMB380 door. elEFANTE, see event listing.


Oct 29: Art x Yoga

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BYMB hosts this evening of yoga and artwork at the Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel. Practice a vinyasa session led by Italian yoga expert Dario Calvaruso while surrounded by 400 pieces of Italian Renaissance art, furniture and tapestries, including works by Leonardo da Vinci and Fra Angelico.
Oct 29, 6.30pm & 8pm, RMB150. Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai, see event listing.


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