8 Things to do This Week
Push your Monday blues aside! It’s another week of fun events and special deals in Shanghai. Here’s what we’re looking forward to the most.
Triple Play Mondays
When: Mondays
Price: RMB 100
Where: Cages
Address: 3/F, 428 Jiangning Lu
Manly men take note: every Monday at Cages you can get a burger, a beer and a round of batting for RMB100. Starts at 9am and runs all day. Every Monday. Amazing.
You Paint, We Pour
When: Monday, June 19, 7pm
Price: FREE
Where: Roxie
Address: 2/F, 359 Kangding Lu
The title says it all, go drink and paint at the Roxie. They’ve got BOGO drinks and art packs you can purchase, or you can bring your own supplies.
LifeSkills4Me gathering #9
When: Tuesday, June 20, 7:30pm
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. Workshop topic: "A New Way to Eat: Improving Personal Nutrition" by Sarah Merkt, Curriculum Developer at JUCCCE.”
Please RSVP: https://www.wenjuan.net/s/rM3yemP/
U Theater: ‘Sword of Wisdom’
When: June 22, 23
Price: RMB 180-680
Where: Shanghai Culture Square
Address: 225 Shanxi Nan Lu
For two days this weekend you can catch U Theatre's Sword Of Wisdom, a critically acclaimed stage show featuring drums, acrobatics, and a moving tale of the struggle of art.
Brit Postrock Band Kontakte China Tour
When: Thursday, June 22, 9pm
Price: RMB 100
Where: Yuyintang
Address: 851 Kaixuan Lu
This Thursday at YYT you can catch British Postrock band Kontakte. The band has been wowing fans since forming in 2005. They’re huge instrumental sounds have been compared to This Will Destroy You, Godspeed You Black Emperor and Mogwai. RMB 100 at the door.
Color Up Garage Party
When: June 23, 24
Price: RMB
Where: K11 Sky Garden
Address: 6/F, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu
This weekend K11 hosts an EDM party. Expect live electronic music and non-toxic synthetic color dust to be thrown around everywhere. Things will get messy so dress accordingly.
Pole Dancing Competition @ The Pearl
When: Friday, June 23, 9pm
Price: RMB 100 presale (150 door)
Where: The Pearl
Address: 471 Zhapu Lu
If there were ever a way to kick start your weekend- this is it. Friday at 9pm The Pearl will be holding its 3rd edition of their annual Pearl Pole Dancing Competition. RMB100 presale, 150 at the door.
PunkRockMetal Festival
When: Friday, June 23, 3pm
Price: RMB 120
Where: On Stage
Address: A2, Lane 570, Huaihai Xi Lu
With a name like PunkRockMetal Festival, you should know what to expect. The show will bring together some of Shanghai’s best live rockers for one of On Stage’s last nights before shutting down. RMB 120 at the door.
The Deer Tracks with Slim Vic
When: Friday, June 23, 9pm
Price: RMB 70
Where: Yuyintang
Address: 851 Kaixuan Lu
This Friday at YYT you can check out Swedish indie band The Deer Tracks as they’re touring to with their new album ’Undersvik.’ Also performing is Slim Vic, a Swedish club performer. RMB70 at the door.