25 Awesome Things to Do This Week in Shanghai

By That's Shanghai, September 22, 2022

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Thursday

Crush Chef's Table @ Crush Wine Bar

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Every Thursday Crush hosts a Chef’s Table. Chef Dylan prepares four dishes inspired from his imagination, which Elliott pairs with unique wines from across the globe. Check out this week's menu above. Head along to share an intimate culinary and wine experience – seating is limited to 10 people though, so be sure to reserve ahead of time.

Every Thu, 7.30pm; RMB888.

Crush Wine Bistro, 819 Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Changping Lu 陕西北路819号, 近昌平路.

Fuego Latino @ La Suite

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Every Thursday La Suite brings you the hottest, exotic dance music to ensure you feel the beat of the night. Three special gin & tonics run for just RMB120, while it is buy-one-get-one on selected bottles all night.

Every Thu, 9pm-Late.

La Suite, 1111 Wuding Lu, by Yanping Lu 武定路1111号, 近延平路

Friday

Britney Spears vs Madonna @ The Pearl

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The Queens of Pop do battle as Britney Spears takes on Madonna. There will also be dancers and drag. Because, you know, Britney Spears and Madonna...

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Fri Sep 23, 6pm doors, 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.

Quiz Night @ Yugo Grill

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

Every Fri, 8pm.

Yugo Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, near Shanxi North Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

Gin-tiandi @ Rye & Co

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Go on an around the world tour gins with deVere, served with premium tonics and special garnishes on the Rye & Co rooftop, all the while raising money for charity. Free flow on drinks and canapes from 8-10pm for RMB260, as well as a super duper lucky draw. Scan the QR below to sign up now.

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Fri Sep 23, 8pm; RMB260.

Rye & Co, 6-7/F, Xintiandi Plaza, 333 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 淮海中路333号新天地广场6-7楼, 近黄陂南路.

Mark Lloyd Birthday Shindig @ J.Boroski 

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This Friday Filipo is in town for Mark Lloyd of J.Boroski's birthday shindig. Head on over for a night of craft cocktails and good times!

Fri Sep 23, 8pm-Late; Free entry.

J.Boroski, 2/F, 179 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu 富民路179号2楼,近长乐路.

SILK丝 x DADA x JUMA Clothes Launch Party @ Dada

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Last month Dada teamed up with SILK丝, Juma to launch an eco-friendly themed clothing collection, which was been well received. This Friday, Dada x SILK丝 will bring the first costume party to Shanghai, with three SILK丝 members from Beijing: Puzzy Stack / Yesen; and from Xiamen: Hotwill getting people raving all night.

Fri Sep 23, 9pm-Late; RMB60 before 11pm, RMB80 after 11pm.

Dada, 1303 Yanan Xi Lu, by Anxi Lu 延安西路1303号近安西路.

Frayed Edges @ Yuyintang

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Dance music that goes better with Doc Martens; long black sleeves to yank on, hyper make-up with bedroom hair; the sound goes up, not down, allowing the electricity to float in the air like so much smoke. Welcome to Frayed Edges, a DJ dance party night of post-punk, punk and other angular sounds – all on vinyl records.

After a lone week off, TouJAM is back with its 5th Vinyl Friday at YYT OG. After record nights for soundtracks, a sock hop, soul/funk, and then reggae/dancehall, this time we're going dark. Expect tunes from The Cure, He Yong, Public Image Ltd., Brain Failure, The Ramones and more!

Fri Sep 23, 9pm-Late; Free.

Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan'an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号,近延安西路口.

Original @ La Barra 

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House, Tech House and Deep House beats from 10pm till late. It's also buy-one-get-one on Billecart-Salmon Champagne before 10pm, so head along early and live your best life.

Every Fri, 10pm-Late; Free.

La Barra, 110, Bldg 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu 胶州路273弄60号5幢2楼,近新闸路.

Mad Masquerade @ La Suite

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Every Friday La Suite brings you its marvelous Mad Masquerade Party! Prepare for a night full of surprises and mysteries. It is complimentary drinks before 11pm and mystery shots after midnight, so put on your best mask and join THE party in town.

Every Fri, 9pm-Late.

La Suite, 1111 Wuding Lu, by Yanping Lu 武定路1111号, 近延平路.

Friday & Saturday

Vinyl Night @ La Mezcaleria

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It's Vinyl Night at La Mezcaleria every Friday and Saturday.

Every Fri & Sat, 10pm-1am.

La Mezcaleria, #110 Bldg 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu 胶州路273弄60号5幢2楼,近新闸路.

Saturday

Ambassy Autumn Market @ Ambassy Court 

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There's no better time for a live market than the fall. The weather is cooling and the seasonal change ushers in a sense of accomplishment: we survived another Shanghai summer. Saturday JS Markets rejoin their venue partners at Ambassy Club to bring you another market in the 'Consulate Row' neighborhood.

Over 70 vendors will offer exquisite craft works: personal and home fashions artisan foods and beverages to restock your pantry; health and beauty supplies; things for the kids and pets; sustainable lifestyle goods; and delicious food and beverages to sustain you as you browse through the marvelous crafts and sample the artisanal pantry foods.

This week, your perambulation through the market will be accompanied by a musical retrospective by DJ BO. A chronological assortment of the best tunes from the 20s to the present.

Sat Sep 24, 11am-7pm; Free.

Ambassy Court, 1500 Huaihai Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu 淮海中路1500号, 近乌鲁木齐中路.

AustCham Aussie Summer BBQ @ El Santo

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AustCham Shanghai is excited to announce the return of the annual Aussie Summer BBQ on Saturday, September 24 at indoor/outdoor venue El Santo in Found 158 from 11am-4pm. For this year’s event, they are bringing Australia to Shanghai: providing space for the kids to play, a few Aussie coldies and a bite, and the AFL Grand Final playing on TV for all you footy fans.

After the year Shanghai has had, getting together is more important than ever, and AustCham invite expat and local families and friends to join the AustCham Shanghai community at this year’s Aussie Summer BBQ. It’s going to be an absolute blinder!

Sat Sep 24, 11am-4pm; 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.

Disco Diva Party @ The Pearl

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Put on your highest platforms and lock in that 'do with your finest hairspray, because the Pearl invites you to rock the boat at a Disco Diva Party you'll never forget.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Sat Sep 24, 6pm doors, 9pm show; RMB180 presale, RMB220 on the door.

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

Dub Attack @ Dada

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Dub Attack takes its influences from the UK sound system tradition, with a greater focus on Roots Reggae and Steppers. Steppers, especially modern electronically produced steppers music, has an almost techno-like sound to it. It’s heavy, militant, raw, mystical, and spiritual. Dub Attack still hold on to vinyl records, so head along to hear rare records you won't hear played anywhere else in China!

Sat Sep 24, 9pm-Late; RMB50.

Dada, 1303 Yanan Xi Lu, by Anxi Lu 延安西路1303号近安西路.

Saturday Karaoke Night @ Cages Jing'an

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Channel your inner super star and impress all your friends on stage at Cages every Saturday from 9:30pm. Head along with your mates, make your requests and sing like a true pop idol on stage! Whether you are a pop diva, rock star or rapper, pick your favorite tune and sing your heart out!

Every Sat, 9.30pm-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.

Techno Ground @ La Barra 

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Techno and Tech House from 10pm till late. It's also buy-one-get-one on Billecart-Salmon Champagne before 10pm, so head along early and live your best life.

Every Sat, 10pm-Late; Free.

La Barra, 110, Bldg 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu 胶州路273弄60号5幢2楼,近新闸路.

Saturday & Sunday

MYbarre

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Every Saturday and Sunday MYbarre are live online via Tencent with a 50 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 groups. Class is RMB35. Meeting ID and payment request all sent in the WeChat group. Add Ann (WeChat ID: AnnMacPT) from MYbarre with any questions.

Every Sat & Sun, Sat 10am, Sun 11am; RMB35. Online.

Sunday

50% Off New Menu @ The Camel x Smokehouse

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The Camel x Smokehouse has launched a new menu, and by way of introduction this Sunday they are offering 50% off on their Brunch Menu and Smash Burgers from 11am-4pm and their BBQ, Bites & Bowls and Main Courses from 4-10pm.

Sun Sep 25, 11am-4pm; Free.

The Camel x Smokehouse, 97 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Xinle Lu 襄阳北路97号襄阳大楼1楼, 近新乐路.

NCAA Football @ Cages

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Cages will be showing the NCAA Football on Sunday, with breakfast sandwiches available from 9am to 11am and then brunch kicking off from 11am.

Sun Sep 25, from 9am.

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.

Tuesday

We Love the 1960s Quiz @ The Camel x Smokehouse

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This week's themed quiz at The Camel is a We Love the 1960s Quiz. What do you know about the Fab Four, Free Love and man landing on the moon? 

Entry is absolutely free and – as always – there will be great prizes on offer. If all that excitement is not enough for you, draft Carlsberg and house wine are just RMB25!

The quiz starts at 7pm and is done by about 9.30pm so we can all be fresh for work the next day. These fill up fast though, so scan the QR on the poster above to reserve a spot.

Tue Sep 27, 7pm; Free.

The Camel x Smokehouse, 97 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Xinle Lu 襄阳北路97号襄阳大楼1楼, 近新乐路.

Tuesday & Wednesday

Union Trading Company VVIP Room Takeover @ Lounge by Topgolf

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Multi award winning Union Trading Company are doing a VVIP room takeover for Lounge by Topgolf's first birthday celebrations, with two anniversary cocktails and unlimited swing suite game play and minigolf, all for just RMB298.

Tue & Wed Sep 27 & 28, 7pm-Late; RMB298.

Lounge by Topgolf, 2/F, Central Plaza, 227 Huangpi Bei Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 黄陂北路227号中区广场2楼,近南京西路.

Wednesday

Adele & Ed Sheeran @ The Pearl

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A night dedicated to British songsmiths Adele and Ed Sheeran.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Wed Sep 28, 6pm doors, 8pm show; RMB150 presale, RMB180 on the door.

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

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.

The Master Showcase @ Hakkasan

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This week’s The Masters Showcase at Hakkasan features Hakkasan Mixologists Arvin and Amin showcasing Moskovskaya Vodka, with a welcome drink from 7.30pm, tasting and masterclass 8-9pm, followed by an evening of Craft Italian Cocktails 9pm-late.

Wed Sep 28, Masterclass 8-9pm, Cocktail Specials 9pm-Late; Free, RSVP required.

Hakkasan, 5/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu  中山东一路18号5楼, 近南京东路.

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