10 Top Things to Do This Weekend
Happy Friday! Thanksgiving is done, so now all you have to look forward to is… more eating and drinking. And this is Shanghai, so there’s also a ton of live music, markets and other unique events around the city to check out. Here’s our rundown…
W Shanghai – The Bund pres. Tiga at WOOBAR
When: Friday, November 24th, 9pm-late
Price: RMB 150
Where: W Shanghai
Address: 66 Lvshun Lu
Tiga will be bringing his pulsing dance music to the W Shanghai this Friday night. RMB 150 and make sure you wear your dance shoes.
DJ Craze @ Arkham
When: Friday, November 24th
Price: RMB 100 (presale) RMB 180 (door)
Where: Arkham
Address: B1/F, 168 Julu Lu
DMC World Champion DJ Craze will be shredding at Arkham this Friday night, presented by SHFT. Expect a mishmash of rap, dubstep and Miami bass. RMB 100, or RMB 180 on the door.
Fazi 'Heart of Desire' China Tour @ YYT
When: Friday, November 24th
Price: RMB 80
Where: YYT
Address: 851 Kaixuan Lu
Fazi is back in Shanghai this Friday night to promote a new album. The Xi’an post punk band bring the heat, especially at a venue like YYT. RMB 80 at the door.
Bolt 69 and Struggle Session @ Harley's Underground
When: Saturday, November 25th, 9pm-late
Price: FREE
Where: Harley's Underground
Address: B1/F, 265 Nandan Dong Lu
Russian punk band BOLT69, will be at Harley’s Saturady night along with Beijing-based Struggle Session and Shanghai’s Spill Your Guts Ugly Girls. Free Entry and the thrash starts at 9pm.
Asian Skateboarding Championship 2017
When: Saturday, November 25th, 10am-6pm
Price: FREE when you register
Where: SMP Skate Park
Address: 2100 Songhu Lu
This Saturday you can catch some serious action at SMP skatepark. One of the largest skate competitions in Asia with skaters competing in three different categories: ONE ON ONE Finals, Asian Game of S.K.A.T.E. Championship and Asian Game of S.K.A.T.E. Open. For more info and tickets visit: https://e.evente.cn/103625
Popasuda - Six-Year Anniversary @ DADA
When: Saturday, November 25th, 10pm - late
Price: FREE
Where: Dada
Address: 115 Xingfu Lu
POPASUDA celebrates six years of blowing out ear drums at DADA this Saturday night. Free entry and the party kicks off at 10pm.
The Institute Presents: Kid Fresino + JJJ [JP] @ Arkham
When: Saturday, November 25th
Price: RMB 120 (presale) RMB 150 (door)
Where: Arkham
Address: B1/F, 168 Julu Lu
The very definition of ‘up and coming,’ Kid Fresino will be shaking the walls with his one-of-a-kind sound this Saturday night.
Gin Lane Shanghai Gin & Tonic Festival
When: Saturday, November 25th, 2-10pm
Price: Free entry
Where: The Warehouse at the Waterhouse
Address: Maojiayuan Lu, No. 1-3
If you like gin you’d better get over to the Gin & Tonic Festival this Saturday at The Warehouse at the Waterhouse. It’s free entry, and once there you can enjoy 25 bartenders, 4 food stalls and 2 DJs… and of course, a whole bunch of gin and tonics.
Shanghai Healing Home Thanksgiving Fundraiser
When: Saturday, November 25th, 6-8pm
Price: RMB 500 (100% of proceeds go to Shanghai Healing Home)
Where: Truck Stop Grill
Address: 188 Ruihong Lu
This holiday season is as good a time as any to give back. Join numerous vendors including Truck Stop Grill, Shook and Maya as they host Shanghai Healing Home Thanksgiving Fundraiser, an event with food, music, drinks, and a silent auction. It will cost you RMB 500 to join, and 100% of proceeds go to Shanghai Healing Home.
First Taste of the Holiday Season @ Grill and Chill
When: November 25th & 26th, 12pm until late
Price: FREE
Where: Grill and Chill
Address: No. 3, 888 Changde Lu
Get your first taste of the holiday season this weekend at Grill and Chill. Prizes, food, Christmas music and much more should be enough to jolt you into holiday mode.
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