22 Awesome Things to Do This Week in Shanghai

By That's Shanghai, January 5, 2023

Every Day

Rink on the Bund @ BFC

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.

Free Flow Coffee @ Cotton's

To take the edge off the chilly weather, both Cotton's are offering free flow coffee from 11am-5pm for RMB58 with any meal priced at RMB80 or above. The perfect place to set up your office for the day.

Daily, 11am-5pm.

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

Thursday

RedBox Broadway @ The Pearl

One for all you show tune fans – RedBox Broadway Cabaret dinner theater at The Pearl every Thursday night, an immersive Cabaret-Broadway-Movie Show Tune Night, with the actual stars from Chinese Broadway shows!

Enjoy a selection of hits, from classics like Phantom of the Opera, Chicago and Singing in the Rain, right up to modern tunes from Hamilton, Lala Land and The Greatest Showman, all performed live and complimented by professional costumes, lighting, direction and choreography to ensure an unforgettable experience.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Every Thu, 6pm doors, 7.30-9pm show; RMB200 presale, RMB250 on the door.

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

Quiz Night @ Abbey Road

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.

白8 Baijiu Takeover @ Lucky Mart

Get ready for Chinese New Year in the best way possible - with baijiu. But not just any baijiu, Shanghai’s first ever craft baijiu 白8. Founder of 白8 Baijiu, RJ Steiner, will be shaking up peach oolong tea Bye Bai Hai Balls this Thursday, January 5 from 8pm to late for just RMB88 a pop at Lucky Mart. The 白8 highball will stay on the menu for the entire month of January so you can get your baijiu fix all Chinese New Year long! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Thu, Jan 5, 8pm-Late; Free entry.

Lucky Mart, 185 Fumin Lu, by Julu Lu富民路185号, 近巨鹿路.

Comedy Open Mic @ Yugo Bar

Thursday Comedy Open Mic will be held for the first time in Yugo Bar, the newly opened Yugo spot (ex Magpie) right next door to Yugo Grill that can be transformed from a club atmosphere to a movie theater or a comfy place for hosting an open mic night!

Already 20+ comedians are signed up for the show, so expect a crowd, laughs, drinks and food from Yugo. Starts 8pm.

Thu, Jan 5, 8pm; Free entry.

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

Live Music Night @ Yugo Bar

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

Thu, Jan 5, 10pm-Late; Free entry.

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

Friday

Orthodox Christmas Eve @ Yugo Grill

If you thought Christmas is already gone, you're wrong!

Orthodox Christmas is coming on January 7 and Yugo Grill once again has a beautiful deal for Christmas Eve dinner which on the evening of the 6th.

It's a paradise for the vegetarian crowd because meat is forbidden to eat on that night. Tuna steak, baked beans (AKA Prebranac) and potato salad will make your night yummy and easy going.

Orthodox Christmas Eve dinner is followed by the famous Impulse Party (see below) organized by DJ Karmieli and DJ Ten. Hop over to the new Yugo Club area after 10.30pm to dance to some of the best house, tech house and dance beats in Shanghai!

Fri Jan 6, from 6pm.

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

Fridays Impulse @ Yugo Bar

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 DJan 6, 10.30pm-Late.

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

Friday & Saturday

Moulin Spectaculaire Dinner Theater @ The Pearl

Welcome ladies and gentlemen to an experience unlike any other. Expect a spectacular evening of glitz, glamour and cabaret where you will be transported to a land of seductive pleasures and wild parties, as The Pearl re-creates and re-imagines the ambience and decadence of the infamous Parisian Cabaret Club, and gives you a true taste of Freedom, Beauty, Truth and Love.

Here, the Bohemians rub elbows with Aristocracy, and the audience indulges in a story of l’amor and passion. Follow the journey of two lovers as they fight to create a showcase unlike any other and bring you performances from Cirque, tease from Burlesque, spirit from Drag and so much more, inspired by the major motion picture.

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Fri & Sat Jan 6 & 7, 6pm doors, 7pm show; RMB200 presale, RMB250 on the door.

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

Metallica vs AC/DC: Monsters of Rock @ The Pearl

Metal on metal. It's what we crave. The louder the better. I'll turn in my grave. Two monsters of rock do battle as Metallica takes on Aussie legends AC/DC.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Fri & Sat Jan 6 & 7, 9.30pm doors, 10pm show; RMB180 presale, RMB220 on the door.

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

Saturday

We Are Art For Charity @ The Boxx

We Are Art for Charity (W.A.A.C.) is a collaboration between We Are Shanghai and RayDio Events Coordinator, aimed to make this world a better place through art and culture.

This iteration of the event will combine music, fashion and visual art, working with local musicians, designers and artists to support EGRC charity (Educating Girls of Rural China).

W.A.A.C. is a non-profit event with proceeds going to charity. At present, 13 artists are contributing works from multiple mediums, to be sold with proceeds going to charity.

Sat Jan 7, from 12 Midday-Late; RMB100 presale, RMB150 on the door.

The Boxx, B4, 731 Hongxu Lu, by Huaguang Lu 虹许路731号B4.

Orthodox Christmas Meal @ Yugo Grill

Orthodox Christmas meal is a big deal because it’s the end of the long Christmas fast. Big lunch and dinner are a must. Yugo Grill offers their usual large portions sets, so book your table in advance!

And it will be followed by a Saturday night party at Yugo Club (right next door) hosted by the Shanghai legend that is DJ Mick Martinez - more on that below.

Sat Dec 7, from 6pm.

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

DJ Mick Martinez @ Yugo Bar

The Saturday night party at Yugo Club is hosted by the Shanghai OG DJ Mick Martinez, with some long-awaited open format sets featuring hip hop, house, old school and new school music. The dance floor will be lit!

The party kicks off at 10.30pm and lasts til late and special shots will be served throughout the night!

Sat Dec 7, 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

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.

Dumpling Making Classes @ Geneva

Head on over to Geneva this Saturday and Sunday for dumpling making classes. RMB88 will get your child eight of their own made dumplings, with pork and vegetarian options on offer.

Sat & Sun, 3-4pm; RMB88.

Geneva, 112 Jinbang Lu, by Fuquan Lu 金浜路112号, 近福泉路.

Sunday

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

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

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 & Claw, 110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong 地址汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路.

Tuesday

The Cotton Club Band @ Shake

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.

Comedy Open Mic @ Cotton's

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.

Wednesday

Avril Lavigne & Ladies Rock @ The Pearl

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:

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.

Quiz Night @ El Santo

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.