10 Top Things to Do this Weekend
Oh yes, another weekend in Shanghai. That means cocktails, great meals, live performances AND some fun Christmas markets to hit… and a warehouse party with jumbo Jenga blocks. Here’s our rundown of what you should get yourself into this weekend.
Jing'an Christkindlmarkt
When: Daily until Dec 17th
Price: RMB 50
Where: Tonglefang
Address: 537 Haifang Road
Everything you’d expect from a cool, crafty little Christmas market. It kicks off Friday, and will be open weekdays from 5-9pm, weekends noon-9pm. Things kicked off December 1st and will run until the 17th. The market is also open during the week, with free entry. Weekends is RMB50, but that includes a mulled wine! Kids under 10 get in for free.
Afrojack @ Linx
When: Friday, December 8th, 10pm
Price: RMB 280
Where: Linx
Address: 2/F, 98 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Afrojack will be at Linx this Friday night. He’s famous for being Dutch, playing good EDM music, and once dating Paris Hilton.
Asian Vibes pres. China Debut Series #16 - Stephanie Sykes
When: Friday, December 8th, 10pm
Price: RMB 120
Where: Arkham
Address: B1/F, 168 Julu Lu
Stephanie Sykes makes her China debut this Friday night at Arkham. The electro-ambient artist has garnered a large following lately with her artsy, visceral performances. RMB 120 cover, party starts at 10pm.
Community Gathering by Zero Waste Shanghai
When: Friday, December 8th, 7pm
Price: RMB
Where: Chin Chin by Wheat
Address: 291 Fumin Lu
Zero Waste Shanghai is hosting another great event this Friday evening at Chin Chin by Wheat. The networking event will offer drink specials and a like-minded crowd focused on sustainable living and reducing waste.
Break The Rules Warehouse Party @ City Oasis Pavillion
When: Saturday, December 9th, 3pm-late
Price: RMB 50 entrance
Where: City Oasis Pavillion
Address: 1101 Wuding lu
This one might turn out to be the party of the year, and either way, it's totally a lock for poster of the year. Get ready to be break all the rules at this warehouse party loaded with beer pong tables, beer bongs, flip cup tables, DJs, pole dancers, and even a projector with X Box to play Fifa on! All drinks are 35RMB, and entrance is 50RMB including 1 free drink. Bangin’ music, drinking games, and 35RMB drinks.
Pushfest
When: Sunday, December 10th, noon
Price: FREE
Where: Central Studios
Address: 1/F, Bldg 1, 751 Huangpi Lu
Asia's first rad skate film festival is back for their second year, featuring special keynote speaker, Patrik Wallner. One curated film screening by PUSH, plus mini ramp skating and competition. Patrik Wallner photo exhibition of 10 years of Visual Traveling. Skateboard Wall of China skate brands. Kid's skateboard workshop and painting. Food, drinks, music and more. No entry fee. Starts at noon.
Maker's Market
When: Sunday, December 10th, 4:30pm
Price: FREE
Where: Abundant Grace International Fellowship
Address: 455 Hongfeng Lu
Maker's Market will present more than 15 vendors with crafts and specialty items, with all sale proceeds going to charity. Free to enter and it goes from 4:30-6:30pm.
Motorsmoker Take Over @ Hot Box
When: Sunday, December 10th, 2pm
Price: FREE
Where: Hot Box
Address: #4, 273 Jiaozhou Lu
“We're a group of Americans making authentic barbecue the way we grew up on, it's a little taste of home. Our preferred method is smoking and, quite frankly, we'll smoke anything!”
La Social Brunch Pop-up @ Moka Bros
When: Sunday, December 10th, 11am-4pm
Price: FREE
Where: Moka Bros
Address: 109 Xiangyang lu
On Sunday, December 10th Moka Bros is hosting a pop-up event! They’re inviting their naughty little brother, La Social, to venture down from the chilly north and show us how they like to party. La Social will be bringing their head bartender, Steven, to shake up some specialty cocktails, and Chef Daniel will be cooking up a storm in the kitchen and making Arepas!
ALL YOU CAN SWEAT DAY @ YEYU
When: Saturday, December 9th from 11am to 6:30pm
Price: 100 RMB - All You Can Sweat! FREE Networking & Speakers session
Where: UPLUS Gym
Address: 68 ShunYi Road
This Saturday you can get your workout on with YEYU. 7 Activities, 10 coaches, 3 speakers, a Spa, raffle prizes, healthy food and space to interact and network. Along with many other surprises you'll get on the spot. Everything for just RMB 100 entrance fee, which means you can participate in all the activities that we list.
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