9 Amazing Things this Week
We can’t make your Monday any less depressing, oh wait… yes we can! Here are a whole bunch of awesome events going on this week, from booze to burgers, tacos, art parties and film screenings. Enjoy!
DRINK’N’DRAW @ BEERLADY
When: Monday, June 12, 7pm
Price: FREE
Where: The Beer Lady (Fahuazhen Lu)
Address: 455 Fahuazhen Lu
Drinking and drawing, something about that just makes sense. It makes even more sense if you do it at beer lady because, of course, she has so much god damn beer for you to drink. No cover, just bring your creativity and be thirsty.
BOGO BURGER NIGHT @ SHANGHAI REPUBLIK
When: Mondays, starting at 6pm
Price: Buy-one-get-one on all burgers
Where: Shanghai Republik
Address: 418 Dagu Lu
It appears Shanghai Republik has thrown its hat into the bloody waters of the Shanghai BOGO burger game. Every Monday starting at 6pm you can get buy-one-get-one-free on all burgers at their Dagu Lu spot.
VEGAN TACO TUESDAYS
When: Tuesdays, 6-9pm
Price: RMB88
Where: Happy Buddha (Xuhui)
Address: 2/F, 388 Shanxi Nan Lu
Great news for vegans, especially if you’re a vegan who loves Mexican food. Every Tueday you can head to Happy Buddha and enjoy their all-you-can-eat vegan tacos and ice cream for just RMB 88.
MOULIN ROUGE SOIREE
When: June 14th, 9pm
Price: RMB150
Where: The Pearl
Address: 471 Zhapu Lu
This Wednesday the Pearl does with they do best: sexy cabaret/burlesque/circus-ish sexy shows for rowdy crowds. Their Moulin Rouge Soiree will be bringing some especially sultry Paris-inspired entertainment.
SHFT. PRESENTS: LOVE 4 MOON BEARS CHARITY SHOW
When: Thursday, June 15, 10pm
Price: RMB120
Where: Arkham
Address: B1/F, 168 Julu Lu
Who doesn’t love bears? Join this night of pumped up tunes and local DJ’s to support a good cause. There’s an RMB120 cover, which includes a Moon Bear T Shirt. All ticket revenue will go to Chengdu Bear Rescue Center.
SHANGHAIPRIDE 2017: LADIES PARTY
When: Thursday, June 15, 9pm
Price: FREE
Where: Celia by Pulse
Address: 298 Xingfu Lu
ShanghaiPRIDE continues its push for world domination, or at least some fair and equal recognition around Shanghai. Thursday June 15 they’ll be hosting a Ladies Party at Celia by Pulse. Expect great drink deals, live performances, and prize giveaways. There’s no cover, if you’re a guy you better be dressed like a girl.
YUMMY PLANET FOOD FESTIVAL
When: June 16-18
Price: RMB58 (presale)
Where: ShanghaiMart
Address: 2299 Yan'an Xi Lu
There will be plenty of people buzzing about this one this week. Yummy Planet Food Festival is a three-day event with international cuisine and a host of famous chefs and restaurants. Expect everything to be weird, wonderful and delicious.
20TH SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF)
When: June 16-27
Price: Prices vary
Where: Various locations
SIFF is back! June 16th until the 27th you can catch a flurry of movies at venues all around Shanghai. The event is headquartered/based at Shanghai Film Art Center, which will host a number of PR events, Q&A’s and parties. Prices and venues vary so check their website for more information on specific events.
JOAN CORELLA: A SHANGHAI SOLO EXHIBITION
When: Saturday, June 10, 11am-7pm
Price: RMB50
Where: M50 Art Space
Address: 104, Building 6, No.50 Moganshan Lu
If you don’t know Joan Cornellà you should get familiar, the Barcelona-based cartoonist and illustrator has become famous for his dark humor and unsettlingly twisted cartoons. His work will be on display at M50 for 16 days so catch it while it’s here. .
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