Top 12 Weekend Events
Hopefully you’re recovered enough from the long holiday weekend to do it all over again. As usual there’s a flurry of fun activities and liver-destroying drink specials to dive into!
NATIONAL FREE BEER DAY
When: Sat Jun 3, all day
Price: FREE
Where: 80+ venues around China
This Saturday, Boxing Cat Brewery will be collaborating with more than 80 bars/restaurants across China to organize the biggest ever beer give away event. At any of the participating venues, you can get a FREE Ringside Red Amber Lager, which is the only ever Chinese brewed beer that has won the World Beer Cup. For full list of participating venues see ‘related articles’ below.
ALL CAKED UP
When: Sat Jun 3, 4pm-late
Price: FREE
Where: Bottles XO
Address: 237 Hengshan Lu
Kids grow up so fast! This Saturday Bottles XO turns 2 years old. To celebrate they’re offering some amazing drink specials like free flow on SONG White ale and several others (including a keg of Ballast Point!!). Party starts at 4pm and goes until you black out.
BEER GARDEN
When: Sat Jun 3, 2-10pm
Price: FREE
Where: Zeitgeist
Address: 537 Haifang lu
It’s not October but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a good ol’ German Beerfest. This Saturday the guys from Zeitgeist will be doing just that, with great deals, an awesome outdoor venue and a whole pig suckling. Das what I’m talking about.
PRE BLOC PARTY FIT
When: Sat Jun 3, 11am
Price: FREE
Where: The Cannery
Address: 1 Building 106, 1107 Yuyuan Road
It's that time of the month and The Cannery hosts another Bloc Party. BBQ, outdoor bar and Boxing Cat Beers. Bring your dog and come'on down! If you come early, join in the Pre Bloc Party Fit with Lulelemon and Olive Branch that will build your strength and stamina at 11am.
SHFT PRES UZ (MAD DECENT) + BLOW FEVER @ ARKHAM
When: Fri Jun 2, 10pm
Price: RMB 160
Where: Arkham
Address: B1/F, 168 Julu Lu
If it’s a SHFT party you can pretty much garentee a big crowd and good music. This Friday at Arkham they’ll be offering up trap legend UZ. Tickets are RMB160 presale and the party kicks off at 10pm.
LOVE BANG #41 W/LACYCHU & NAAAH @ DADA
When: Fri Jun 2, 9pm
Price: No cover
Where: Dada
Address: 115 Xingfu Lu
Love Bang is back! One of the more unique party nights in the city, Love Bang brings the weird to Dada this Friday with hip hip, club and dance music, and a giant cartoon cat thing. Tunes come courtesy of Lacychu (SHFT), Naaah (Push & Pull), and Yung Grandpa Heatwolves. There will also be art installations from Xu Linglong. No cover, and the party gets going at 9pm.
SHAKIN NOT STIRRED! @ YYT
When: Fri Jun 2, 10pm
Price: RMB 50
Where: Yuyintang
Address: 851 Kaixuan Lu
YYT gets loud again this weekend with ‘Shakin Not Stirred!’ a selection of live pop and classic rock for RMB50. The night comes courtesy of Limousine, the Deck Chairs and Grindhouse.
CHAMPAGNE FESTIVAL @ THE PENINSULA
When: Jun 2-4
Price: RMB 160
Where: The Peninsula Shanghai
Address: 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
Three days of magnificently curated events will showcase Champagne from partner French maisons alongside gastronomic soirées, photography exhibitions, live auctions in rare Champagnes, vintage automobile showcases from Shanghai Auto Museum and more." More information and tickets to 2327 6695 or email diningpsh@peninsula.com. 2327 6695 or email diningpsh@peninsula.com.
CHAOS NIGHT
When: Sat Jun 3, 9pm
Price: RMB 60
Where: Inferno
Address: Bund Square, Unit 6-103, 1/F, 658 Dapu Lu
With a name like ‘Chaos Night’ you can be pretty sure where this party is taking place. Inferno gets loud and metal af this Saturday night with Pray for Awakening, On the Verge of Extermination, and October Capricorn. RMB60 at the door and the tunes get turnt starting at 9pm.
FERRY CORSTEN BLUEPRINT TOUR
When: Sat Jun 3, 10pm
Price: RMB 160
Where: MYST
Address: 1123 Yan'an Zhong Lu
DJ Ferry Corsten, one of the world’s most famous, will be shaking the walls of MYST this Saturday night. Corsten recently released his 5th studio album, entitled "Blueprint." The concept album includes a full-length sci-fi story, narrated by Campbell Scott and written by screenwriter David H Miller with voice acting and vocals by HALIENE and Eric Lumiere. RMB160 at the door, party starts at 10pm.
MAGIC FAMILY
When: Sun Jun 4, 3pm
Price: RMB 480 (includes two adults and one child)
Where: Blackstone Magic Bar
Address: 158 Julu Lu
This Sunday Blackstone Magic Bar throws a show for the whole family. Kids (preferably 6 and above) and parents will be treated to a live magic show by Tony Peng. Tickets are 480 for the whole gang and this show will continue to run every Sunday for the foreseeable future.
FRIDAY NIGHT STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWCASE
When: Fri Jun 2, 9pm-late
Price: RMB 70 (includes a free drink)
Where: Palmetto
Address: 800 Changde rd, block A3
Tonight at Palmetto you can catch some stand-up comedy action, with a RMB70 door fee that includes one drink. Hosted by Kurt Dunsing, expect local talents and big laughs.