17 Awesome Things to Do This Week in Shanghai

By That's Shanghai, February 16, 2022

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Feb 18: Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

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.

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Feb 18, 6pm doors, 9pm show; RMB150 presale, RMB180 at the door. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu,by Wujin Lu. 乍浦路471号，近武进路.

The Best of the Rest...

Feb 16: Quiz Night at El Santo

Shanghai's longest running quiz, 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. Scan the QR on the poster above to sign up now.
Feb 16, 7.30pm; 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. See event listing.

Feb 17: Tacolicious Quiz Night

A fortnightly quiz with award-winning tacos and happy hour all night, as well as amazing prizes to be won. As always, there will be six rounds of trivia fun, including film and music rounds, with shots for each round winner. Oh, and it is all done by 10pm. You know, just in case you have work the next day. Scan the QR code on the flyer above to register.
Feb 17, 7.30pm; Free. Tacolicious. Room104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Xikang Lu 地址余姚路34号1幢104-105室, 近西康路.

Feb 18: Deku & Friends Present Radiohead

Release your inner paranoid android as Deku & Friends bring back their Radiohead tribute set spanning six albums for one night only to Yuyintang. A rare not-to-be-missed opportunity for fans of Radiohead to hear their music performed live.

Feb 18, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 door, RMB140 for two. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan'an Xi Lu. 凯旋路851号,近延安西路口. See event listing.

Feb 18: TWOPROV featuring The Ninja Pirates

An amazing night of improv awaits! It's going to be a night of rib-tickling laughter with TWOPROV, hosted by the smash hit act Ninja Pirates. It’s unlimited laughter but limited seating. Scan the QR code to register. Ticket includes a drink or cocktail from the HUNT mixologists.
Feb 18, 7.30pm; RMB88. Hunt. 42 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu. 幸福路42号, 近法华镇路. See event listing.

Feb 18: White+

Zhang Shouwang of Carsick Cars and Wang Xu of The Gar/Earsnail are Beijing’s WHITE+, one of the pioneers and driving forces behind China’s underground music scene. Catch them in Shanghai for a one night only live performance at Dada.
Feb 18, 9pm; RMB60 before 11pm, RMB90 after 11pm. Dada Bar Shanghai. 1303 Yanan Xi Lu, by Anxi Lu. 延安西路1303号近安西路. See event listing.

Feb 18 & 19: J-Pop & ACG Jazz

Japanese singer Yuko Kishi, drummer Takeshi Sakamoto, Australian trumpet player Toby Mak and Chinese pianist Peng Junda are JA*PANE*ZZ+, serenading you with Japanese pop songs arranged in jazz style.
Feb 18 & 19, 6.30pm doors, 8pm show; RMB220. Blue Note, 3-5 Floor, Zhongxin Guangchang, 867 Sichuan Bei Lu, by Haining Lu. 四川北路867号中信广场3-5层, 近海宁路. See event listing.

Feb 19: Avril Lavigne + Pink Tribute Show

Come celebrate the ladies of rock Avril Lavigne and Pink as performed by the Red Stars band. Chef Baidas will do the same by preparing some delicious eats to go with this infectuous brand of pop, rock and punk music.

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Feb 19, 6pm doors, 9pm show; RMB150 presale, RMB180 at the door. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu. 乍浦路471号，近武进路.

Feb 19: Open Mic Night

No one cares if you sing off-key at this Saturday’s Open Mic Night! Show off your talent onstage, whether it’s singing, dancing or any other form of artistic expression. Performers will get a free gift. Free entry, but reservations needed for performers.
Feb 19, 7.30pm. GroupExpression, North Shanxi Lu No.1438 room 1427. 陕西北路1438弄财富时代大厦1427室. See event listing.

Feb 19: Pho To Shop Xuhui Opening Party

Exciting news pho’ y’all! Come celebrate the Grand Opening Party of Pho To Shop’s newest Xuhui location. The new branch features modern and chic dining areas, including a space dedicated to Vietnamese coffees and desserts. Complimentary Vietnamese snacks and drinks will be served during the opening.
Feb 19, 2pm-5pm. Pho To Shop Xuhui, Huiyin Plaza, B1 North Building, 2018 Huashan Lu. 汇银广场-B1北楼-华山路2018号.

Feb 19: Shanghai Secret Disco

Groove queens and funkmasters, it's time to descend into a dungeon of disco deviance. Join resident DJs Sanlian 三脸, 超Fun and special guest Pablo Diablo as they pilot a groove mothership that will take you lightyears around the universe in a matter of a few funky beats.
Feb 19, 9.30pm. C's Bar, 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.

Feb 19: Singles' Mixer with a Twist!

Calling all singles of Shanghai! Date Night China is holding its very first singles only speed dating event. Get decked in your smart-casual outfits for a night of mixing and mingling with the other half. Welcome drinks, speed dating and social mixer included. Tickets for only 15 males and 15 females will be available; reserve your spot by scanning the QR code.
Feb 19, 8pm; RMB125 early bird, RMB150 regular. Gin & Co Bar, 339 Jiaozhou Lu, by Wuding Lu. 胶州路339号近武定路. See event listing.

Feb 19 & 27: Belgian Cycling Culture in Flanders

The new exhibition Belgian Cycling Culture in Flanders offers an introduction to the home and racing culture of the most famous cyclists in the world. Talks on Flanders cycling culture, as well as three different cycling tours through Shanghai, will be available to attendees, hosted in cooperation with VISITFLANDERS and CLUB100. To participate, bring your own bicycle to the event.

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Feb 19 and 27, 5.30pm; RMB218. TSUBO, Building 7, 890 Hengshan Lu, by Tianping Lu. 衡山路890号7号楼近天平路. See event listing.

Feb 20: Stone

All original hard-hitting, foot-stomping psychedelic blues 'n' folk rock from the man, the myth Dave Stone, who will be joined by trumpet player extraordinaire Jeremy Sinclair, master of the bass Fred Grenade and tickler of the ivories Michael Compton.

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Feb 20, 6pm doors, 8pm show; RMB120 presale, RMB150 at the door. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu. 乍浦路471号，近武进路.

Ongoing...

Feb 2 Onwards: Happy Hour at Beast of the East

Take advantage of Beast of the East's daily happy hour deal. Get 35% off selected drinks everyday from 3-7pm.
Feb 2 onwards, 3pm-7pm. Beast of the East, 291 Fumin Lu, by Donghu Lu. 富民路291号, 近东湖路.

Until Feb 27: Rink on the Bund

Rink on the Bund, a 200-square meter open-air ice rink in BFC’s north district, stays open until February 27.
Until Feb 27. BFC, 600 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Fengjing Lu. 中山东二路600号，近枫泾路.

Until Apr 20: Meet Egypt: The Exhibition of the Golden Mummies

Plunge into the mysterious world of Egyptian mummies at Meet Egypt: The Exhibition of Golden Mummies. Delving into the intriguing culture of ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece, the exhibition features six golden mummies dating back 2,000 years, and hundreds of valuable archeological relics, all of which belong to the UK’s Manchester Museum collection.
Until Apr 20, 10am-6pm. Meet You Museum (Jing’An Branch), 210 Wenshui Lu, Jing’an District. 上海市静安区汶水路210号. See event listing.

Looking Ahead...

Feb 23: Lost in Found Presents: Underrated Cafe

Cyclo's Lost in Found Lounge features trio band Underrated, headed by Acco, Los and Charles of Cafe Hip Hop. Witness them perform their unique brand of jazz, funk, disco, hip hop and blues live!
Feb 23, 7.30pm doors, 8.15pm show. Cyclo, 158 Julu Lu, Found 158, by Ruijin Yi Lu. 巨鹿路158号Found 158, 近瑞金一路. See event listing.

Feb 25: Charles Foldesh's Foldtet

Renowned drummer Charles Foldesh is bringing his handpicked quintet, The Foldtet, to Blue Note for a captivating night of carefully-crafted original compositions and renditions of popular favourites. Call 139 1870 6076 for bookings or follow the official WeChat account: Blue Note China.
Feb 25, 6.30pm door, 8pm show; RMB150 presale, RMB180 door. Blue Note Shanghai, 3-5 Floor, Zhongxin Guangchang, 867 Sichuan Bei Lu, by Haining Lu. 四川北路867号中信广场3-5层, 近海宁路. See event listing.

Feb 26: CNY Drag-Tacular Year of the Tigers

Join The Royal Drag Court of Shanghai as they celebrate the Year of the Tiger with a feast of genderbending excellence and a night of tomfoolery. Join the Kings, Queens and In-Betweens as they awaken your body and soul for 2022 with high-kicking performances, auspicious outfits and the Eye of the Tiger!

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Feb 26, 8pm show; RMB200 presale, RMB250 at the door. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu. 乍浦路471号，近武进路.

Feb 26: Carnaval Do Brasil

For one night only, Bar Rouge pays homage to one of the greatest parties in the world: Rio de Janeiro’s Grand Carnaval. Don’t miss this absolute rager of a party!
Feb 26, 8pm; RMB150 including 1 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.

Feb 27: Musicals Night

Indulge in an afternoon of song and theater with a musicals night marathon featuring Mary Poppins, Hamilton and Into the Woods. Even better, it's free entrance and free popcorn! Call 136 2168 8556 to reserve.
Feb 27, 2.30pm movie. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu. 乍浦路471号，近武进路.

Mar 4 & 5: Down the Rabbit Hole

Take a trip 'Down the Rabbit Hole' and let dazzling deviants escort you into a world filled with carnal delights and breathless intrigue. Inspired by the adventures of Alice in Wonderland, here is a place where adventure lays around the corner and on stage.

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Mar 4 & 5, 6pm doors, 9pm show; RMB180 presale, RMB220 door. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu. 乍浦路471号，近武进路. See event listing.

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