17 Top Things to do This Week
Many lament the Monday, don’t do that. Think of Mondays as a blank canvas for you to paint a masterpiece of a week, mostly using alcohol instead of paint. Here’s a whole bunch of stuff for you to get excited about this week.
BEGINNER’S DODGEBALL
When: Every Monday starting at 8pm
Price: RMB50
Where: Cages Bar and Sports
Address: 3/F, 428 Jiangning Lu
Monday’s are the perfect day to let of some of that office aggression. And how best to do that: of course by pounding beers and throwing balls at people. Every Monday cages hosts this 2 hour pick up game, RMB 50 to join and the action starts at 8pm.
FREE-FLOW MUSSELS AND FRIES
When: Every Monday starting at 7pm
Price: RMB80
Where: Le Cafe des Stagiaires (Dagu Lu)
Address: 386 Dagu Lu
What could be more French than all you can eat mussels and Belgian fries? Actually we’re not sure that’s a French thing but it sounds delicious. Every Monday at Café des Stagiaires Dagu Lu you can dive in for just RMB80, starts at 7pm.
CHEF SAM GAO’S HUAIYANGESE CUSINE AT THE COOK
When: June 7-11, 11:30am-2:30pm/5:30pm-9:30pm
Price: RMB268+/RMB328+
Where: Kerry Hotel Pudong
Address: 1378 Huamu Lu
Great deal for the Pudong peeps this week, Chef Sam Gao from Gui Hua Lou at Pudong Shangri-La will be performing a live cooking show for several days in a row at The COOK, Kerry Hotel Pudong. Go find out why his Huaiyangese cuisine has been such a hit around the city. Lunch price is RMB268 and Dinner RMB328, both include soft drinks and juice.
*For enquiry and reservation please call 6169 8886 or email fbreservations.khpu@thekerryhotels.com
LE BARON RHYTHM N BLUES W/ DJ B.O.
When: Every Tuesday, 10pm-Late
Price: FREE
Where: Le Baron
Address: 7F, 20 Donghu Lu
Le Baron needs no introduction, every Tuesday starting at 10 they set the mood with their Rhythm n Blues night with DJ B.O. It’s a sultry hip hop and soul vibe that usually leads to… well, ya know.
QUEER PUB QUIZ
When: Wednesday, June 7, 8pm
Price: FREE
Where: Roxie
Address: 2/F, 359 Kangding Lu
If you’re tired of these hetero-ass quiz nights you’re not alone! Queer Pub Quiz night is going down this Wednesday at the Roxie. The quiz questions will be primarily oriented around queer news, media, and culture. Win drinks, prizes and queer respect, things kick off at 8pm, no cover.
CABARET SOIREE
When: Wednesday, June 7, 9pm
Price: RMB 100
Where: The Pearl
Address: 471 Zhapu Lu
You can always count on the Pearl to keep things interesting during the week. This Wednesday they’ll be offering up a Cabaret Soirée; a hump day burlesque show featuring Nargis. Party starts at 9pm and tickets are 120 at the door.
LL PALOOZA: LIQUID LAUNDRY THIRD ANNIVERSARY
When: Thursday, June 8, 5pm
Price: RMB100 (presale) 150 at the door
Where: Liquid Laundry
Address: KWah Centre, 2/F, 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Oh where has the time gone, it’s hard to believe, but Liquid Laundry turns three years old this week. They’re celebrating exactly how you would expect: a big old party filled with food, booze and industry people. Beth Cosgrove, Simon Sunwoo, Austin Hu, Scott Melvin, and more will be there feeding guests. RMB 150 at the door and worth every yi mao as you’ll receive a complimentary drink and two food items.
ARKHAM PRESENTS: ABSOLUT THURSDAY
When: Thursday, June 8, 10pm-3am
Price: FREE
Where: Arkham
Address: B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu
Absolut + Arkham = drunken dance magic. If you agree with this equation you should head down to Found 158 this Thursday night for Max Shen, Deep 19, and Charp. It’ll run you RMB 50 at the door, which gets you a free shot of absolut.
FUTURE BEATS OF THE FUTURO
When: Thursday, June 8, 9pm
Price: FREE
Where: Smash
Address: 685 Dingxi Lu
As usual, Smash is bringing loads of funk and house this week. Man Alive and Jun Nishio will be spinning their versions of future beats, house, disco and funk. Free entry and party starts at 9pm this Thursday.
YDIZZY
When: Friday, June 9, 10pm
Price: RMB100 (presale) 120 at the door
Where: Arkham
Address: B1/F, 168 Julu Lu
Another Friday night at Arkham, another wild show. Representing the kiLLa crew of post ‘90s MCs and DJs, Dizzy is performing showing off that next generation Tokyo shiz. Fresh of a collage with sad boy Yung Lean, his latest credits include a guest shot on Anarchy’s later album, as well as a role in “Lost Youth”, the latest film from Japanese cult director Taichi Kimura.
5TH ANNUAL AIR GUITAR CHAMPIONSHIP
When: Friday, June 9, 10pm
Price: FREE
Where: Inferno
Address: Bund Square, Unit 6-103, 1/F, 658 Dapu Lu
Does this need any description or explanation?? Inferno hosts their 5th annual air guitar championship, expect long hair, metal solos, piercings, tattoos, booze… and no actual instruments. Free entry, starts at 10pm.
CHRIS CRUSE @ ELEVATOR
When: Friday, June 9th, 10pm-late
Price: RMB 80 (50 if you ‘play games’)
Where: Elevator
Address: 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu
Elevator’s wild night of ‘pansexual realness’ is back. Medusa is going down this Friday night, with LA DJ Chris Cruse, along with party regulars Michael Cignarale and Mau Mau. Tickets are RMB80, discounted to 50 if you ‘play games at the door.’
BRAWL ON THE BUND: RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE 2017
When: Friday, June 9th, 7pm
Price: RMB20,000 for table seating 10, RMB25,000 for ringside table.
Where: Hyatt on the Bund
Address: 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu
Everyone’s favorite night of glitz and glam is back, Brawl on the Bund: Rumble in the Jungle will take place this Friday night at Hyatt on the Bund. Guests must abide by a strict black tie dress code. It’ll run you RMB20,000 for table seating 10, RMB25,000 for ringside table, ticket price includes a four-course meal along with free flow cocktails, beer and wine.
OLÁ 2ND ANNIVERSARY PARTY
When: Saturday, June 10th, 3pm-late
Price: FREE
Where: OLA
Address: 1105 Wuding Lu
This Saturday you can join OLÁ to celebrate their 2nd anniversary. It’s not just any party though, it’s an 80’s party. So bust out the hairspray, the press-on nails and the blue eyeshadow. DJ Thomas Paninaro will be providing the tunes, and there will be prizes for best dressed. Party starts at 3pm, no cover!
LIFE SKILLS 4 ME
When: Tuesday, June 6th, 7:30-9pm
Price: FREE
Address: Office 15 B, 831 Xinzha Rd, cross Shimen Er Rd.
“This is a free sharing event where you will learn about life experiences of others and share your own. There will be a speaker who will do a sharing of 15 minutes. Then each participant will share about Life Skills/personal development/education for few minutes. This way we will all contribute to each other’s knowledge and learn something new! Bring friends and enjoy the evening.”
Please RSVP: https://www.wenjuan.net/s/qeeqIb/
Any trouble? Contact us by WeChat: themygroup or E-Mail: info@mygroup.asia
HUMPDAY FUNKDAY
When: Wednesdays, 10pm-2am
Price: FREE
Where: Barcode
Address: 358 Yanan Xi Lu
Humpday Funkday helps you finish off your humpday in fine style and get ready for a rowdy weekend ahead. They’ve got great drinks, and Dj B.O spinning funky music.
TEX-MEX NIGHT @ BARCODE
When: Tuesdays, 5-9pm
Price: RMB 88
Where: Barcode
Address: 358 Yanan Xi Lu
Tuesdays aren’t particularly busy around here, so it might just be the perfect day for Tex-Mex deal night at Barcode. Every Tuesday from 5-9pm you can get two Tex-Mex dishes and 2 Coronas (or Margaritas) for RMB 88. DEAL!