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Friday, 3 September 2010
Over the weekend of 4 and 5 September , the 2010 Shanghai Sevens will once again bring world class rugby to the city. The Shanghai Rugby Football Club will play host once again with a few thousand spectators expected to come by to enjoy the action. For the second consecutive year, the Shanghai Sevens are proud hosts of the IRB Asian Sevens Series and will welcome an expanded roster of 12 international teams, 16 amateur club teams, 4 international women's teams, and 2 vets teams.
On September 3rd, the event is kicked off in style at the Guoman Hotel with entertaining speeches from legends Nick Far-Jones and John Bentley, along with great food and drink! For more information and prices please check the flyer.
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
From 3 – 14 September, America Square will feature live performances by Canadian artists Mark DeJong, Gregory Charles, Jamie Atkins and Paper Lions (3/9, 4/9 and 5, 6/9 and 9, 10/9, respectively). Shanghai Expo – America Square
For only RMB 80, drink your face off from 10pm – 3am and have so much fun you won’t remember it in the morning. Not Me, 6433 0760, www.not-me.com
Shanghai Ballet presents their rendition of Wong Kar Wai’s In the Mood for Love. The story tells the story of two married couples as they become intertwined through infidelity. Starts at 7.15pm. Tickets are RMB 280 – 680. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 6217 2426, 6217 3055
Arguably the best night of the week to party at Dada, Fridays see resident DJ Carl Lorimer and special guests play a mix of house, techno and breaks. After 10pm. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
RMB 100 for all-you-can-eat barbecue, plus another RMB 100 buys you five cocktails. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Not Me is throwing an open bar extravaganza for very cheap so drink your face off til late into the night and party on.
Time: 10pm-3am
Fee: 80RMB
Venue: Not Me, 21 Dongping Lu near Hengshan Lu
Saturday, 4 September 2010
Over the weekend of 4 and 5 September, the 2010 Shanghai Sevens will once again bring world class rugby to the city. The Shanghai Rugby Football Club will play host once again with a few thousand spectators expected to come by to enjoy the action. For the second consecutive year, the Shanghai Sevens are proud hosts of the IRB Asian Sevens Series and will welcome an expanded roster of 12 international teams, 16 amateur club teams, 4 international women's teams, and 2 vets teams.
The tournament activities are sanctioned by the International Rugby Board (IRB), the Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU), the Chinese Rugby Football Association (CRFA) and both the China and Shanghai Sports Bureaus. National teams from the leading rugby regions in Asia will participate, including national and regional teams from China, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore, India and Sri Lanka.
With recent inclusion in the Olympic family of sports, Rugby Sevens is quickly growing in popularity around the globe. In an effort to help more Asian nations develop stronger Rugby Sevens programs, the IRB, together with ARFU developed the IRB Asian Rugby Sevens Series. The Shanghai Sevens will be the first stop on the 2010 schedule.
Along with the action on the field, the weekend will be packed full of entertainment off the field. Rugby fans can enjoy themselves at the beer garden and listen to the live on-stage music. The Big Bamboo, Shanghai's leading sports bar provided great burgers and a great flow of margaritas to lead the party. With live music going well into the night, the crowd is expected to stay late and party hard celebrating this exciting sporting event.
More details about location and ticketing are on the official website www.shanghai7s.com or you can also call the hotline at 5132 5152 with any enquiries.
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Saturday, 4 September 2010
Expect a night filled with dazzling performances by Shanghai-based artist crew, Rokh Seduction Performers and the latest tunes mixed by DJ Danny and Damien Kay.
Time: 10pm-late
Fee: RMB100
Venue: Bar Rouge, 18 Zhongshan Dongyi Lu, near Nanjing Dong Lu
Detroit techno music god, DJ/producer Robert Hood is back in Shanghai to wreck havoc once again. Widely credited with inventing minimal techno in 1994, the cofounder of Detroit’s famous Underground Resistance collective is sure to get everybody on the dance floor. Starts at 10pm. RMB 50. The Shelter, 6437 0400, thesheltershanghai@gmail.com
The newly renovated Box, the largest downtown gay bar, celebrates its reopening in shiny whites. Kicks off at 11pm. RMB 50 entry buys you a free drink. The Box, 6474 8558
Grammy-award-winning guitarist and founder of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, William Kanengiser will play compositions by Shingo Fuji. Begins at 7.45pm. Tickets are RMB 100 – 200. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 6217 2426 or 6217 3055
Explore Suzhou and Xi Shan by bike at a relaxed pace, over old moats, canals and dirt roads, through narrow alleys, lush greeneries and ancient gardens. Stops will be made to visit quiet gardens once belonging to royal court members and local scholars. Cost is RMB 1,100 per person. RSVP to bohdi@bohdi.com.cn or call 5266 9013
Saturday, 4 September 2010
Boing Boom Tschak started off as a monthly club night at C’s, thrown by DJ Ben Thriller and joined by DJ Mau Mau. Now, having gained popularity they are switching this night of clubbing, and electro, indie, techno music to Saturdays held at various venues. The Uhhh joins the crew this month, having DJed with the above DJs as well as having organized “The Ice Cream Truck” parties.
Time: 10:00pm-late
Fee: Free
Venue: Dada Bar, 115 Xingfu Lu near Fahuazhen Lu, French Concession
One of the most stylish parties in Shanghai, The Lost Society at The Apartment features a DJ/Saxophonist playing through dinner and a bongo-beating DJ pounding away until the early hours. The Apartment, 6437 9478, www.theapartment-shanghai.com
Buy-one-get-one on all mixers, cocktails, Carlsberg draft, house wines and pitchers, plus RMB 100 for all-you-can-eat barbecue. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
This blues singer-songwriter from Australia is known for his particularly soul penetrating, folk-y melodies. Jeff Lang returns to Shanghai this fall to put on another performance at Yuyintang. Rather than sticking to a roster of songs, Lang picks and chooses songs based on the mood of the night. This award-winning legend is an act not to be missed, having already knocked the soles out of people’s shoes at his last mesmerising performance in Shanghai.
9pm. RMB 50. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, near Yan’an Xi Lu. Tel: 5237 8662. Web: www.yuyintang.org
Saturday, September 4 2010
DJ Cliffrock is hosting the official NYC Underground party at as a NY veteran DJ from Satellite Records, with past work in NYC lofts, rooftops, parties, underground clubs, and his new place in Shanghai. Known also as “Doc Rock”, he says he will crank up some “abstract trip hop, underground hip scratch, mushroom jazz, house bombs, and breaks.”
Time: 10pm-late
Venue: Not Me, 21 Dongping Lu near Hengshan Lu
Sunday, 5 September 2010
Over the weekend of 4 and 5 September, the 2010 Shanghai Sevens will once again bring world class rugby to the city. The Shanghai Rugby Football Club will play host once again with a few thousand spectators expected to come by to enjoy the action. For the second consecutive year, the Shanghai Sevens are proud hosts of the IRB Asian Sevens Series and will welcome an expanded roster of 12 international teams, 16 amateur club teams, 4 international women's teams, and 2 vets teams.
The tournament activities are sanctioned by the International Rugby Board (IRB), the Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU), the Chinese Rugby Football Association (CRFA) and both the China and Shanghai Sports Bureaus. National teams from the leading rugby regions in Asia will participate, including national and regional teams from China, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore, India and Sri Lanka.
With recent inclusion in the Olympic family of sports, Rugby Sevens is quickly growing in popularity around the globe. In an effort to help more Asian nations develop stronger Rugby Sevens programs, the IRB, together with ARFU developed the IRB Asian Rugby Sevens Series. The Shanghai Sevens will be the first stop on the 2010 schedule.
Along with the action on the field, the weekend will be packed full of entertainment off the field. Rugby fans can enjoy themselves at the beer garden and listen to the live on-stage music. The Big Bamboo, Shanghai's leading sports bar provided great burgers and a great flow of margaritas to lead the party. With live music going well into the night, the crowd is expected to stay late and party hard celebrating this exciting sporting event.
More details about location and ticketing are on the official website www.shanghai7s.com or you can also call the hotline at 5132 5152 with any enquiries.
Sunday, 5 September 2010
Get grooving while making green with ARTIST Shanghai. A full day of dance classes will take place, teaching Ballet, Modern Dance, Belly Dance, Neo-Jazz, and Hip Hop. Proceeds will go towards planting trees to fight desertification and offset carbon emission through Shanghai Roots & Shoots' Million Tree Project!
Time: 11am-5pm
Fee: 50 RMB per class
Venue: Room 02-03, F/5, 1035 North Nanquan Lu, Pudong District
RSVP: for class schedule and reservations, call 5196-1120
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Jaiya’s Animal Rescue is a small non-profit animal rescue group promoting health care, education and adoption/foster care for abandoned animals. Adoption Days are once a month and welcome the public to play with the kitties and pups and hopefully take them in as one of their own. 11am – 3pm. Email shanghaidogs@gmail.com or 136 3662 4300 for more information. Papa’s Bierstube, 6465 8880, www.papas-bierstube.com
Every Sunday, Muse at Park 97 presents special guest singer Liza, who has a knack for creating dazzling nights of R&B and hip-hop music. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
Monday, 6 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
The first Monday of every month, bohemians and spiritual types gather for meditation, yoga, feng shui and tarot card seminars and discuss healing, health and wellness. Each session includes a speaker. 7.30 – 9.30pm. Anna Maya Vegetarian Café, 139 1838 0385, spiritualshanghai@gmail.com
Trip out to abstract, ambient, trip-hop, dub step, acoustic music and visual arts every Monday at Dada Bar. Free entry, starts at 10pm. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
A bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne goes to the best dancers, so prepare to bust out your best moves. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
The French Cultural Centre invites you to relax with a selection with the best French comedies. The films are shown with Chinese and sometimes English subtitles. There is no cover on Mondays, but there will also be films showing on Sundays and Saturdays for RMB 20 (10 for students). French Cultural Centre
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
The lesinshanghai is a group for lesbian/gay/bisexual women to share information, meet, chat and organise events. This is a friendly, inclusive, diverse group that meets every second Tuesday of the month in this lovely former French Concession bar. All house drinks and house wine from RMB 35. Women only, sorry boys ... 7.30pm. Cotton’s, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lesinshanghai
Tuesday, 7 September 2010 - Sunday, 17 October 2010
Enter a realm of fantasy and the supernatural with Feng Mengbo’s new-media installation and painting pieces, essentially experimental modifications of commercial video games. Using gaming hardware and software for social commentary as well as performance projects and painting, Feng will showcase his latest works at the Shanghai Gallery of Art at Three on the Bund between September 7th and October 17th
Opening: September 7th
Time: 5-8pm
Fee: free
Venue: Shanghai Gallery of Art at Three on the Bund, 3/F, 17 Guangdong Lu near Zhongshandongyi Lu
Other days:
Time: 11am-9pm
Ladies drink for free from 8pm – 1am. I Love Shanghai, 5228 6899
Every Tuesday, Dada Bar puts on Sub-Cinema, a night of rare and quirky films with Sub-Culture DJs before, after and in between. Starts at 10pm. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Created specially for UK National Day at the Expo, choreographer Van Le Ngoc presents, The Far Shore, with music provided by composer Peter Wyer. Festivities run from 6am – 6pm. Shanghai Expo, UK Pavilion
Contemporary local short films, obscure shorts, documentaries and animation from around the world will be screened along with live audio visual soundtrack interludes courtesy of Laura Ingalls and Tina Sprinkles. Homemade ice cream will also be available by pastry chef Siobhan Gough. Contact cinemashup@gmail.com to submit your work. Doors open at 8.30pm. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
Ben Huang, one of China’s most highly acclaimed local DJs, hosts a weekly party with guest DJs cranking up electro-downbeat, funky minimal and groove. LOgO, 6281 5646, www.logoshanghai.net
Buy-one-get-one free on all fruity affairs, RMB 25 Vedett beer at both Kaiba locations. Kaiba, www.kaiba-beerbar.com
Wine bar hosts a Gypsy Jazz night, presented by US Jazz musician Doug Martin. No cover. Enoteca 5306 3400, www.enoteca.com.cn
Drink up while watching great flicks, and if you're game, try your hand at karaoke. All kinds of drinks are half price. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Kings love it, wars have started over it, athletes win it, alchemists tried to recreate it, women have worn it. The allure of this yellow metal has always had a special place in people’s hearts. Now M1NT's ready to shine, with a Gold Party so don your carats and get ready for a decadent affair.
M1NT. 318 Fuzhou road, near Shandong road, 24th Floor. Tel: 6391 2811. Email: bookings@m1ntglobal.com
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Majestic vocals and grandiose instrumentals are the signature of these indie folk-pop choir boys. RMB 40 for students, RMB 60 for the rest. Yuyintang, 5237 8662, www.yuyintang.org
Join the famous Korean MC Dalf every Thursday at Muse Park 97 for a night of exotic sentiment, to a soundtrack of R&B and hip-hop. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
The Apartment’s ladies’ night, sponsored by Summergate, offers free sparkling wine for girls from 9-11pm. The Apartment, 6437 9478, www.theapartment-shanghai.com
Every Thursday, the most fashionable and hip residents of Shanghai head to M1NT for Icon!, a night of style and good music. Have your night captured by the City Moments photographer and get a chance to win a table. M1NT, 6391 3191, www.m1ntglobal.com
RMB 100 open bar for beer and standard mixed drinks. All-you-can-eat-barbecue to boot. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Polish funk music takes the stage in Glamour Bar with Poland’s Soul Service – a quartet devoted to funk, soul and jazz, with a distinctly Polish sound. Jazzman Records UK calls their Polish Funk compilation “an album espousing the strength and diversity of funky jazz recorded behind the Iron Curtain in ‘70s Poland”.
10pm. Free. Glamour Bar, 6F, Five on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. Tel: 6329 3751. Web: www.m-theglamourbar.com
Friday, 10 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Crocus Bar & Restaurant is welcoming teachers to chill out, dance and drink Carlsberg draft beer free of charge. Bottled Belgian beer is half price and get RMB 100 all-you-can eat barbecue. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Arguably the best night of the week to party at Dada, Fridays see resident DJ Carl Lorimer and special guests play a mix of house, techno and breaks. After 10pm. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
RMB 100 for all-you-can-eat barbecue, plus another RMB 100 buys you five cocktails. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
This month M2 gets extra freaky with Ali ‘Dubfire’ Shriazinia, one half of Grammy winning DJ/production duo Deep Dish. His solo act, ‘Dubfire’, rests on an expanse of influences like punk, industrial/new wave, jazz, dub, hip hop, house and techno and has swept a range of DJ awards. He also founded his own record label, Science+Technology Digital Audio, increasing his fan base and bringing innovative new players under its wing.
10pm. Free. M2, 4F, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Huangpi Nan Lu. Tel: 6288 6222. Web: www.museshanghai.cn
Saturday, 11 September 2010
Saturday, 11 September 2010
Bring your Halloween costumes out for a test run with this "Mad Monsters vs. Furry Friendlies" dress coded event featuring Tokyo's Himuro Yoshiteru, Brooklyn's Hamacide, and Brussels' Captain Weedo along with local DJs S!ckstar, Steven Lorenz, and Cavia. Yoshiteru's music can be described as "8-bit jazz" with bits of scratchy hip hop beats, IDM broken melodies, trip hop, breakcore and dubstep. Having worked with indie superstars Prefuse 73 and TV on the Radio, Hamacide produces trip-hoppy, post-rockin, indie/soul/R&B music. The third headliner, Captain Weedo, runs the best new electronic music radio station, Urban Waves Radio.
Time: 10pm-late
Fee: RMB40
Venue: The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu near Fuxing Lu
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Eight artists examine what it means to be literati and explore the legacy of the literati in contemporary society. Shi Jingsong, Sayaka Abe, Qian Rong, Chen Hangfeng, Girolamo Marri, Ji Wenyu, Shi Jing, and Gao Mingyan will all be contributing to the show each featuring a different aspect of literati in the contemporary world. Everything from paintings, sculptures, and modern pieces will all be on display so there will be a little something for everyone.
Saturday, 11 September 2010
Kings of Club is one of the biggest parties in Europe. This September, the new generation of French djs- DJ Snake, DJ Mercer, and DJ Psar are here to tear the club up having produced and remixed artists like David Guetta, Pitbull, and Big Ali. With residencies in Europe, they are now having monthly residences at Bar Rouge, kicking off with the launch party on September 11th.
Time: 9pm-late
Fee: RMB100
Venue: Bar Rouge, 18 Zhongshan Dongyi Lu near Nanjing Dong Lu
AustCham Shanghai returns for the 15th year of their themed ball event – this year: The Wonderful World of Oz. Click your ruby red heels together three times and be fantastically transported to somewhere over the rainbow. Tickets are RMB 1,100 for members, RMB 1,300 for non-members at www.austchamshanghai.com. 6pm – 2am at Pudong Shangri-La.
Icelandic Olafur Arnalds brings his mesmerizing neoclassical compositions back to China. Starts at 5pm. Free with an Expo ticket. Shanghai Expo, European Square
This humongous musical event features artists U-know, Max, Super Junior, BoA, F(x), Girls Generation, TARX, Kim Minjong, Lee Yeon Hee, Oh Ji Min, KOARA, Ahn Chil-Hyun, The Grace and Zhang Liyin. Hongkou Stadium. RMB 650 for two. 5150 9199. http://en.piao.com.cn
Inspired by the great Polish composer, Chopin, this ballet invokes his life and history – choreographed by Patrice Bart from the Paris Opera with a program of music by Berlioz, Chopin, Lapunov, Liszt, Schubert and Schumann. Tickets are RMB 100 – 580. Begins at 7.15pm. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 6854 1234, http://en.shoac.com.cn
One of the most stylish parties in Shanghai, The Lost Society at The Apartment features a DJ/Saxophonist playing through dinner and a bongo-beating DJ pounding away until the early hours. The Apartment, 6437 9478, www.theapartment-shanghai.com
Buy-one-get-one on all mixers, cocktails, Carlsberg draft, house wines and pitchers, plus RMB 100 for all-you-can-eat barbecue. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Saturday, September 11
Kiss my DJ boys present MAKINA, helping you rediscover the best hits of the Barcelona Happy Hardcore scene at this all night rave.
Time: 10pm-late
Fee: free
Venue: Not Me, 21 Dongping Lu near Hengshan Lu
Hot for a man with a helmet and a hose? Grieving the losses of the many lives of the brave firefighters lost that fateful day for the 9th anniversary of serious terrorist business? Dress like a fireman and get into the Box for free, or dress square and pay.
Time: 10pm-late
Fee: 50RMB including a drink, if you don't dress like a fireman
Venue: The Box, 10 Hengshan Lu
Sunday, 12 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Every Sunday, Muse at Park 97 presents special guest singer Liza, who has a knack for creating dazzling nights of R&B and hip-hop music. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
Monday, 13 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Wood grill and wine bar Avalon will host a BEAN networking event with drink specials all night. Starting 7pm, this is a laid back environment for young professionals to mix and mingle. Avalon, 5382 0862, www.avalongrill.com.cn
Trip out to abstract, ambient, trip-hop, dub step, acoustic music and visual arts every Monday at Dada Bar. Free entry, starts at 10pm. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
A bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne goes to the best dancers, so prepare to bust out your best moves. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
The French Cultural Centre invites you to relax with a selection with the best French comedies. The films are shown with Chinese and sometimes English subtitles. There is no cover on Mondays, but there will also be films showing on Sundays and Saturdays for RMB 20 (10 for students). French Cultural Centre
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Ladies drink for free from 8pm – 1am. I Love Shanghai, 5228 6899
Every Tuesday, Dada Bar puts on Sub-Cinema, a night of rare and quirky films with Sub-Culture DJs before, after and in between. Starts at 10pm. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Muraya DCE, a Swedish design, construction and engineering firm, has many years of experience in China and thus understands the unique challenges of operating here. They are very excited to present a two-day event to share creative insights and knowledge about building in China and how it is successfully accomplished without compromising price, quality and accountability. Please pre-register at www.muraya.com/register.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Ben Huang, one of China’s most highly acclaimed local DJs, hosts a weekly party with guest DJs cranking up electro-downbeat, funky minimal and groove. LOgO, 6281 5646, www.logoshanghai.net
Buy-one-get-one free on all fruity affairs, RMB 25 Vedett beer at both Kaiba locations. Kaiba, www.kaiba-beerbar.com
Wine bar hosts a Gypsy Jazz night, presented by US Jazz musician Doug Martin. No cover. Enoteca 5306 3400, www.enoteca.com.cn
Drink up while watching great flicks, and if you're game, try your hand at karaoke. All kinds of drinks are half price. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Muraya DCE, a Swedish design, construction and engineering firm, has many years of experience in China and thus understands the unique challenges of operating here. They are very excited to present a two-day event to share creative insights and knowledge about building in China and how it is successfully accomplished without compromising price, quality and accountability. Please pre-register at www.muraya.com/register.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Once the sun sets, it's time to get hobnobbing with the best of them. Come out and mingle with members of Shanghai's business community at this regular BritCham networking social. Drink specials on red, white and sparkling wine, Tsingtao beer, house spirits and select cocktails run throughout the night.
Time: 7pm
Fee: RMB120 for members, RMB150 for non-members, includes 2 drinks + canapes
Venue: TBD
Celebrate Mexican Independence day at Zapata’s. Two hundred years ago, a Roman Catholic priest uttered the “Cry of Dolores” battle cry to start the Mexican War of Independence. Celebrate the victory with tequila shots and margaritas. Zapata’s, 6433 4104, www.zapatas-shanghai.com
Get down with Intransik Beats, a DJ/producer collective of five formed in Shanghai in 2008. Everything from dubstep and chillout to minimal and tech house, this blend of young artists storm The Shelter with their beats. RMB 20. Starts at 10pm. The Shelter, 6437 0400, thesheltershanghai@gmail.com
Join the famous Korean MC Dalf every Thursday at Muse Park 97 for a night of exotic sentiment, to a soundtrack of R&B and hip-hop. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
The Apartment’s ladies’ night, sponsored by Summergate, offers free sparkling wine for girls from 9-11pm. The Apartment, 6437 9478, www.theapartment-shanghai.com
Every Thursday, the most fashionable and hip residents of Shanghai head to M1NT for Icon!, a night of style and good music. Have your night captured by the City Moments photographer and get a chance to win a table. M1NT, 6391 3191, www.m1ntglobal.com
RMB 100 open bar for beer and standard mixed drinks. All-you-can-eat-barbecue to boot. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Friday, 17 September 2010
Friday, 17 September 2010
Featuring mobile Pimms carts, BBQ buffet dinner and drinks, awards ceremony, golfing challenges and great prizes! A great event for team building, corporate entertainment as well as getting to know some important players of international business in and around Shanghai in a relaxed and informal setting. Tee up and swing away.
Time: 11:30am – 9pm
Venue: Shanghai Silport Golf Club
Fee: RMB1,200 for members / RMB1,400 for non-members / RMB800 for Silport members* / RMB450 for dinner only
*who are also British Chamber members
RSVP or more information: www.sha.britcham.org
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
China’s most famous choreographer brings her work, Shanghai Beauty, to Shanghai American School’s Performing Arts Center. RMB 100 for students, RMB 200 for adults. SAS Performing Arts Center, 6221 1445 x 2551
Arguably the best night of the week to party at Dada, Fridays see resident DJ Carl Lorimer and special guests play a mix of house, techno and breaks. After 10pm. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
RMB 100 for all-you-can-eat barbecue, plus another RMB 100 buys you five cocktails. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Saturday, 18 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Bar rouge turns into a prison this month with the bartenders and dj booth behind bars, waiters and hostesses patroling as cops, and dancers as sexy guards. Those guilty of particularly big crimes will be sentenced to the shooters electric chair. If you can bring one of the most researched escapees, your reward will be a bottle of Champagne
Time: 9pm-late
Fee: RMB100
Venue: 18 Zhongshan Dongyi Lu near Nanjing Dong Lu
Dada’s second 3D party with original and vintage 3D visuals from Tina Sprinkles and installations by Garmaan. Acid Pony Club, DJ Patrick Mai and Slackerton will provide the music for the visual wonderland of 3D projected onto crazy shapes and inflatable objects. Entrance is free and guests will be given 3D glasses at the door. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, will cooperate with the Belgian-EU Pavilion for a temporary exhibition on the history of European football. Trophies, famous souvenirs from past competitions and actors wearing shirts of famous former players will be on display at the exhibition while quizzes, games and more activities will be available inside and outside the venue. Shanghai Expo, Belgian-EU Pavilion
Famous VDJ from Taipei, DJ Izzy will put in a spectacular performance that is a real feast for both the eyes and ears. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
One of the most stylish parties in Shanghai, The Lost Society at The Apartment features a DJ/Saxophonist playing through dinner and a bongo-beating DJ pounding away until the early hours. The Apartment, 6437 9478, www.theapartment-shanghai.com
Buy-one-get-one on all mixers, cocktails, Carlsberg draft, house wines and pitchers, plus RMB 100 for all-you-can-eat barbecue. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Mao Livehouse presents Swedish jolly-as-jellybeans pop/acoustic/folk band Happy Street, led by singer/songwriter Klara Kjellen (pictured), with Anders Svennson on guitar, Johan Melin on acoustic guitar and pedal steel, Robert Fuchs on double bass, Markus Elg, Markus Omberg, and Gabor Dornyei on drums, John Berneli, Kristofer Bergman, Pascal Glanville, and Pete Thomson on guitar, and Mike Shorthouse on bass. Residing on a fictional “Happy Street,” the group creates “music for a Sunday afternoon, when the air coming in through the window is clean and crispy”, melodic, sweet and intricate.
8pm. RMB 50. Mao Livehouse, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu. Tel: 5258 9999. Web: www.maolive-sh.com
Sunday, 19 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Every Sunday, Muse at Park 97 presents special guest singer Liza, who has a knack for creating dazzling nights of R&B and hip-hop music. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
This German quartet has a massive fan base as a major part of the European rock scene. Their distinct anthem-like sound has also featured in collaborations with companies like Adidas, Renault and Sega. Having supported well-known bands like Papa Roach, Guns n’ Roses and Seether, played legendary festivals like Rock am Ring, Roskilde, Hurricane, as well as hundreds of live shows around the world, they are sure to get fists pumping this month in Shanghai.
19 September: 5pm, 7pm, 8pm. Free. German Pavilion at World Expo. 21 September: 10pm. Free. Reeperbahnfestival @ MAO Livehouse with Beat! Beat! Beat! 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu. Tel: 5258 9999. Web: www.maolive-sh.com
Monday, 20 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Dubstep pioneer/producer/Hyperdub records boss/philosophy PhD/author Steve Goodman, aka Kode 9, is holding a lecture about everything from deep bass music therapy to sonic torture. Seats are limited, so be sure to get there before the 9pm start. Free. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
Celebrating the International Organisation of Francophonie’s 40th anniversary, a special day is taking place at the French-speaking countries’ pavilions at the Shanghai Expo. Since 1990, the International Day of Francophonie has annually brought together 200 million French speakers. http://francophonie.afshanghai.org
Trip out to abstract, ambient, trip-hop, dub step, acoustic music and visual arts every Monday at Dada Bar. Free entry, starts at 10pm. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
A bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne goes to the best dancers, so prepare to bust out your best moves. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
The French Cultural Centre invites you to relax with a selection with the best French comedies. The films are shown with Chinese and sometimes English subtitles. There is no cover on Mondays, but there will also be films showing on Sundays and Saturdays for RMB 20 (10 for students). French Cultural Centre
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Get grooving to gritty dubstep, grime, funk at Shelter this month, featuring a lineup of Kode 9, Deville, Drunk Monk, Steven Lorenz, dji, ChaCha, Didje, Esia, and Arminda. Since 1990, at age 16, Kode 9 played a mishmash of reggae, breaks, hip hop, jazz, funk, and house, then moving on to breakbeat hardcore, jungle and drum n’ bass, and has been rinsing breaks, ragga chat and basslines ever since. In 1997, he relocated to London’s emerging 2step garage scene and formed his own label/collective Hyperdub in 2004, featuring a roster of people including Burial, Ikonika, The Bug, King Midas Sound, Darkstar, Zomby, and many more.
Time: 10:00pm to late
Fee: RMB60
Venue: The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu near Fuxing Xi Lu
Ladies drink for free from 8pm – 1am. I Love Shanghai, 5228 6899
Every Tuesday, Dada Bar puts on Sub-Cinema, a night of rare and quirky films with Sub-Culture DJs before, after and in between. Starts at 10pm. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Australian electronic act, Infusion, returns to Shanghai once again to welcome the Mid-Autumn Festival. A special BBQ will also take place to celebrate the most romantic festival in China. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
Ben Huang, one of China’s most highly acclaimed local DJs, hosts a weekly party with guest DJs cranking up electro-downbeat, funky minimal and groove. LOgO, 6281 5646, www.logoshanghai.net
Buy-one-get-one free on all fruity affairs, RMB 25 Vedett beer at both Kaiba locations. Kaiba, www.kaiba-beerbar.com
Wine bar hosts a Gypsy Jazz night, presented by US Jazz musician Doug Martin. No cover. Enoteca 5306 3400, www.enoteca.com.cn
Drink up while watching great flicks, and if you're game, try your hand at karaoke. All kinds of drinks are half price. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, Friday, 24 September 2010, Saturday, 25 September 2010
Celebrate the Chinese Midautumn Festival with 3 open bar nights, free flowing til 3 am.
Time: 10pm-3am
Fee: 60RMB Ladies, 80RMB Men
Venue:
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
The Shelter presents DJs LON, Michael Cai and Drunk Monk for a night of IDM, breakcore, dubstep, drum 'n’ bass and electronica. 10pm. RMB 10. The Shelter, 6437 0400, thesheltershanghai@gmail.com
Pretty Girls Make Graves disbanded in 2007, leaving bassist Derek Fudesco with a guitar for the first time. Having found singer Pete Quirk and drummer Marty Lund, the newly formed Cave Singers have been a hit and are coming to Shanghai. Starts at 8pm. 6445 0500 or 6445 1123 (tickets).Yuyintang, 5237 8662, www.yuyintang.org
Join the famous Korean MC Dalf every Thursday at Muse Park 97 for a night of exotic sentiment, to a soundtrack of R&B and hip-hop. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
The Apartment’s ladies’ night, sponsored by Summergate, offers free sparkling wine for girls from 9-11pm. The Apartment, 6437 9478, www.theapartment-shanghai.com
Every Thursday, the most fashionable and hip residents of Shanghai head to M1NT for Icon!, a night of style and good music. Have your night captured by the City Moments photographer and get a chance to win a table. M1NT, 6391 3191, www.m1ntglobal.com
RMB 100 open bar for beer and standard mixed drinks. All-you-can-eat-barbecue to boot. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Friday, 24 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Friday, 24 September 2010
The Shanghai by Bus party for September features old favorite Steve Barker, along with local djs Drunk Monk, Deville, dji, ChaCha, Didje, Esia, and Arminda. Barker was recruited by Radio Blackburn in 1978 after a stint in journalism interviewing Yoko Ono and Jimi Hendrix in the same week. The radio station has since become known for its show On the Wire, the longest running continous alternative music show on BBC radio. Barker's DJ sets are filled with classics and exclusive new tracks for all to party on with.
Time: 9pm
Fee: RMB 40
Venue: The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu near Fuxing Lu
Friday, 24 September 2010
This September, Bar rouge becomes an official member of an exclusive trend-setting network of clubs worldwide, The World's Finest Clubs. This award recognizes Bar Rouge as an international venue and one of the exclusive nightclubs in the world. Come celebrate with Bar Rouge as they become one of the world's finest.
Time: 9pm-late
Fee: RMB100
Venue: Bar Rouge, 18 Zhongshan Dongyi Lu near Nanjing Dong Lu
Canadian hip hop artist Buck 65 is known for his avant-garde lyrical style and super fresh take on hip-hop. His music is a mishmash of bits and pieces from all over the place. Yuyintang, 5237 8662, www.yuyintang.org
French electro-pop artist Emilie Simon, with an award for her soundtrack for March of the Penguins in hand, is set to blow away audiences in Shanghai with her idiosyncratic compositions and crystalline voice. RMB 80 (pre-sale) and RMB 120 (at door). Zhijiang Dream Factory, 5213 5223, www.zjdreams.com
Arguably the best night of the week to party at Dada, Fridays see resident DJ Carl Lorimer and special guests play a mix of house, techno and breaks. After 10pm. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
RMB 100 for all-you-can-eat barbecue, plus another RMB 100 buys you five cocktails. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Saturday, 25 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
One of the most stylish parties in Shanghai, The Lost Society at The Apartment features a DJ/Saxophonist playing through dinner and a bongo-beating DJ pounding away until the early hours. The Apartment, 6437 9478, www.theapartment-shanghai.com
Buy-one-get-one on all mixers, cocktails, Carlsberg draft, house wines and pitchers, plus RMB 100 for all-you-can-eat barbecue. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Sunday, 26 September 2010
Sunday, 26 September 2010
50 years after the start of Dr. Jane Goodall's chimpanzee behavior research in Tanzania, Shanghai Roots & Shoots will host a special black tie affair to pay tribute to the world-renowned primatologist, founder of Roots & Shoots, and guest of honor of the evening- Goodall herself. Her work in the field profoundly challenged mainstream ideas of what it is to be human and continues to inspire further research and global conservation efforts of wildlife species and habitats today. Proceeds will go toward funding a 20,000 tree Friends of Jane forest that will be planted in Inner Mongolia through the Million Tree Project.
Time: 6:30pm-10:30pm
Fee: Individual tickets= 1000 RMB; after August 31= 1200 RMB
RSVP: 6352 3580
Website: www.jgi-shanghai.org, www.mtpchina.org
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Every month, the Belgian-EU Pavilion brings a renowned European pianist to perform pieces by famous European composers inspired by their home countries or travel. Dalibor Karvay and Daniel Buranovsky will be performing against a backdrop of projected images of countries evoked by the music. Three performances will take place at 6.30pm, 7.10pm and 8.30pm. Shanghai Expo, Belgian-EU Pavilion
Pieces by Schumann, Mozart, Haydn and Mendelssohn will be played by the three Henschel siblings with Mathias Beyer-Karlsh for a classy night out. Tickets are RMB 60 – 300. 7.30 – 9.30pm. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 5150 9199, http://en.piao.com.cn
Every Sunday, Muse at Park 97 presents special guest singer Liza, who has a knack for creating dazzling nights of R&B and hip-hop music. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
Monday, 27 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Monday, 27 September 2010 – Sunday 3 October 2010
The Gastronomy Fiesta continues with its weekly palate-blasting menu featuring ingredients from different regions in Spain, whipped into fanciful fusion meals by leading chefs of the world. Not only will this be a fiesta of flavors, but also a “metaphor of the gigantic cultural exchange that will take place in Shanghai 2010”. This week, from Pais Vasco, Juan Mari Arzak (3 Michelin) and Juan Mari Arzak (3 Michelin stars and from Luxembourg, Lea Linster (1 Michelin star) and Andoni Aduriz (2 Michelin stars) throw down for an unforgettable experience of cultural integration and interaction through food.
Time: 10 am daily (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Fee: Large menu (788 RMB), Medium menu (658 RMB), Short menu (528 RMB)
Venue: Gastronomic Restaurant- Gran Melia Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Ring Road Pudong, Shanghai, 200120
RSVP by contacting 3867-9777
The Rocky Mountain Ballet Troupe has toured everywhere from Montana to Austria and hosted a bunch of premier international guest teachers, principal dancers and choreographers. The show is free as long as you have an Expo ticket. Shanghai Expo, America Square
On the 27th of every month, the Canada Chamber of Commerce hosts a mixer for all Canadians and friends to forge new connections at Big Bamboo on Nanyang Lu. RMB 10 for members, RMB 20 for non-members and happy hour lasts until 9pm with 15% off all food and one free drink. 5.30 – 9pm. CanCham, 6359 8908, www.ccbc.com
Trip out to abstract, ambient, trip-hop, dub step, acoustic music and visual arts every Monday at Dada Bar. Free entry, starts at 10pm. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
A bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne goes to the best dancers, so prepare to bust out your best moves. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
The French Cultural Centre invites you to relax with a selection with the best French comedies. The films are shown with Chinese and sometimes English subtitles. There is no cover on Mondays, but there will also be films showing on Sundays and Saturdays for RMB 20 (10 for students). French Cultural Centre
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Ladies drink for free from 8pm – 1am. I Love Shanghai, 5228 6899
Every Tuesday, Dada Bar puts on Sub-Cinema, a night of rare and quirky films with Sub-Culture DJs before, after and in between. Starts at 10pm. Dada Bar, 150 0018 2212
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Iceland Design Centre - The Icelandic Design Exhibition is a reflection of the extraordinary growth of Icelandic design over the last few years. The exhibits are some of the finest and most recent Icelandic design pieces including furniture, consumer goods and architecture. About 20 Icelandic designers were specially selected for the exhibition taking into consideration the marketability of their products abroad in terms of presentation, sales and production.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Sit back to a night of films from one of the world's most mysterious societies. A State of Mind tells the story about two gymnasts and their families in the months leading up to performing for the General in the Arirang Mass Games, which emphasizes the power of many over the few. Pulgasari is another film combining "Robin Hood, King Kong and Godzilla with a social conscience"
Time: 8pm doors open, 9pm screenings start
Fee: Free
Venue: Dada Bar, 115 Xingfu Lu near Fahuazhen Lu
Ben Huang, one of China’s most highly acclaimed local DJs, hosts a weekly party with guest DJs cranking up electro-downbeat, funky minimal and groove. LOgO, 6281 5646, www.logoshanghai.net
Buy-one-get-one free on all fruity affairs, RMB 25 Vedett beer at both Kaiba locations. Kaiba, www.kaiba-beerbar.com
Wine bar hosts a Gypsy Jazz night, presented by US Jazz musician Doug Martin. No cover. Enoteca 5306 3400, www.enoteca.com.cn
Drink up while watching great flicks, and if you're game, try your hand at karaoke. All kinds of drinks are half price. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Five groups will face off in a fierce music battle using their most electrifying music and energetic dance moves as ammunition. You be the referee and decide the winner. Muse, 5383 2328 or 5383 2208, www.museshanghai.cn
Join the famous Korean MC Dalf every Thursday at Muse Park 97 for a night of exotic sentiment, to a soundtrack of R&B and hip-hop. Muse at Park 97, 5383 2328
The Apartment’s ladies’ night, sponsored by Summergate, offers free sparkling wine for girls from 9-11pm. The Apartment, 6437 9478, www.theapartment-shanghai.com
Every Thursday, the most fashionable and hip residents of Shanghai head to M1NT for Icon!, a night of style and good music. Have your night captured by the City Moments photographer and get a chance to win a table. M1NT, 6391 3191, www.m1ntglobal.com
RMB 100 open bar for beer and standard mixed drinks. All-you-can-eat-barbecue to boot. Crocus Bar & Restaurant, 138 1611 2688, crocusbar@gmail.com
Friday, 1 October 2010
Krea Nord & Nordic Council of Ministers - The Nordic countries wish to show the world during the Expo 2010 in Shanghai how they support design companies in the industry of rehabilitation products for handicapped individuals.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
The Danish Central Region is happiest place on earth, at least by the standards of the OECD and the University of Cambridge. It is also the birthplace of global wind energy industry, father to a number of programming languages and the a coming-care technology capital. At the Lighthouse expo, you'll see the connections - it is all about the human touch.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Saturday, 2 October 2010
Krea Nord & Nordic Council of Ministers - The Nordic countries wish to show the world during the Expo 2010 in Shanghai how they support design companies in the industry of rehabilitation products for handicapped individuals.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
The Danish Central Region is happiest place on earth, at least by the standards of the OECD and the University of Cambridge. It is also the birthplace of global wind energy industry, father to a number of programming languages and the a coming-care technology capital. At the Lighthouse expo, you'll see the connections - it is all about the human touch.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Sunday, 3 October 2010
Krea Nord & Nordic Council of Ministers - The Nordic countries wish to show the world during the Expo 2010 in Shanghai how they support design companies in the industry of rehabilitation products for handicapped individuals.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
The Danish Central Region is happiest place on earth, at least by the standards of the OECD and the University of Cambridge. It is also the birthplace of global wind energy industry, father to a number of programming languages and the a coming-care technology capital. At the Lighthouse expo, you'll see the connections - it is all about the human touch.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
Danish Trade Council - Activities inspired by the Nordic way of life will be the center of attention during a week in the Scandinavian joint creative initiative Nordic Lighthouse. The week will be dedicated to the concept of active living with a Nordic touch.
Nordic Lighthouse @ the Shanghai World Expo
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