11 Top Things To Do This Weekend
Another jam-packed weekend in Shanghai! Hit White Castle for a jianbing burger, swap old clothes for beer at Rooster, or venture off to the Mercedes-Benz arena for one of three Bruno Mars shows this weekend. Here’s the full rundown…
Castle Hustle @ White Castle
Price: FREE
When: Saturday, April 21st 10am-2pm
Where: White Castle
Address: 221 Maoming Lu
“How is your week going? Sick and tired of dealing with co-workers, clients, customers, managers, bosses? Exhausted from staring at that computer of yours in your cubical? Burnt out from the 9-6 daily grinds? Being consumed by the internal desiring of there’s more to lyfe We’ve got news: Bad news - we can’t fix your lyfe for ya. Gewd news - inviting you to a night out, jungle vibes with non-freeflow Jianbing. Corny joke: When an Indian dude and an Asian dude walk into a White Castle, then suddenly riding a cheetah…(Jianbing/煎饼 is a religion) (Jianbing/煎饼 is on the new menu)”
Black Eyeliner Goth Night @ Specters
Price: FREE
When: Friday, April 20th, 9pm
Where: Specters
Address: 1485 Beijing Xi Lu
Can’t say we’ve ever heard of a goth party going down in Shanghai but hey, WHY THE HELL NOT. Specters brings some evil goth heat to Jing’an this Friday night starting at 9pm, no cover.
Bruno Mars @ Mercedes-Benz Arena
Price: RMB 580-2280
When: April 20th and 21st, 23rd 8pm
Where: Mercedes-Benz Arena
Address: 1200 Shibo Da Dao
Bruno Mars will be playing at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on Friday April 20th, Saturday April 21st and Monday the 23rd. All performances will start at 8pm and tickets range from RMB 580 up to RMB 2280.
Free Mantra-Meditation with Jiv Jago @ Super Brand Mall
Price: FREE (mantra), RMB 99 (yoga)
When: Saturday, April 21st, 2-3:30pm (yoga) 3:30-4:30 (Jiv Jago)
Where: South Beauty Restaurant, Super Brand Mall
Address: 168 Lujiazui W Rd
This Saturday you can enjoy some free mantra meditation, along with some discounted yoga classes beforehand. From2-3:30 BYMB will be hosting yoga classes for just RMB 99 each (usually they're RMB 180). The mantra performance afterward will be performed by Jiv Jago, a Russian band famous for performing classical mantra songs of India, with the accompaniment of the ancient "Dancing Drum" Mridanga and modern mystic Hung drum. You will hear songs in Bengali and Sanskrit, the ancient languages of India, as well as sacred rhythms, which are going back to more than 500 years. There's also a similar event taking place on Sunday at The Swatch Art Peace Hotel, you can scroll down for info on that as well as how to register with BYMB.
Wax’o Paradiso @ The Mansion
Price: FREE
When: Saturday, April 21st, 10pm-late
Where: The Mansion
Address: B18, 851 Hongjing Lu
Wax’o Paradiso is case in point of a group being more than the sum of its parts. As individual DJs this group is mighty talented but then as a whole, the three ascend to another echelon. Soundtracking the cosmic verandah, Wax’o Paradiso’s splendid kraut back discotheque consists of magic possums Andy Hart, Edd Fisher and Simon TK. You’ll find Wax’o in rooftop gardens, luscious convents, shipping containers, train yards, supernatural amphitheaters, smack bang under the Sydney Harbour bridge and now in a Shanghai mansion. United by a penchant for kitsch Australian psychedelia and a belief that Pavlova is indeed the Queen of the dessert, the Wax’o Paradiso family is hell-bent on getting you hell-bent.
La Boum - 9th Anniversary Party @ Mr & Mrs Bund
Price: FREE before midnight, RMB 100 after (includes a drink)
When: Saturday, April 21st, 11pm
Where: Mr & Mrs Bund
Address: Bund 18, 6/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
This Saturday, Mr & Mrs Bund will be celebrating 9 incredible years spent in Shanghai- quite a feat for anyone in this city. They're bringing out the 70/80’s disco tunes and more for the occasion, so be sure to dress the accordingly.
Brews for Buddies Dogshelter Fundraising @ un Caffe Bar
Price: RMB 300 (door) RMB 250 (presale)
When: Saturday, April 21st, 6-9pm
Where: un Caffe Bar
Address: 7/F, 77 Jiangning Lu
If you love brews and dogs, you can enjoy both this Saturday at un Caffe Bar from 6-9pm. RMB 300 at the door will get you three hours of free-flow wine, beer, and appetizers. They're also doing a raffle, silent auction, and will have DJ entertainment. Proceeds will be used to support an ongoing project to build a new dog shelter.
(Pre) Earth Day Clothing Drive @ The Rooster
Price: FREE
When: Saturday, April 21st, 10pm-late
Where: The Rooster
Address: 455 Shanxi Bei Lu
Head down to the Rooster this Saturday, April 21st anytime between 3:30pm until late to donate your old clothes and/or shoes in exchange for a free pint of Vedett! Please make sure donated items are in wearable condition as they'll be given to those in need.
Spring Voice Vol. 4 @ MAO Livehouse
Price: RMB 80
When: Sunday, April 22nd, 8:30pm
Where: MAO Livehouse
Address: 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu
This Sunday night you can hit the Mao for some local indie, punk and metal. RMB 80 at the door and things kick off at 8:30pm.
Grand Opening @ Refuge
Price: FREE
When: Sunday, April 22nd, 2-5pm
Where: Refuge
Address: Stage Area, Huang Jin Cheng Dao, Changning District
- Between Yin Zhu Lu and Ma Nao Lu (If it rains, activities will be held at 708 Huang Jin Cheng Dao, Changning District)
Refuge will celebrate its arrival on Sunday, April 22, with community events, giveaways, and live workouts, providing people with a preview of how martial arts can create everyday heroes with extraordinary skills.
Guests will be able to take part in live workouts for a preview of Refuge’s programs in Brazilian Jiujitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Children are also invited to join the fun with their own Little Heroes live workouts.
Free Mantra-Meditation with Jiv Jago @ SHOOK!
Price: FREE (mantra) RMB 99 (yoga)
When: Sunday, April 22nd
Where: SHOOK! Swatch Peace Hotel
Address: The Swatch Art Peace Hotel, 5-6/F, 23 Nanjing Dong Lu
This Sunday you can enjoy some free mantra meditation, along with some discounted yoga classes before hand. From 8:30-9:30 pm, BYMB will be hosting two yoga classes for just RMB 99 each (usually they're RMB 180). The mantra will be performed by Jiv Jago, a Russian band famous for performing classical mantra songs of India, with the accompaniment of the ancient "Dancing Drum" Mridanga and modern mystic Hung drum. You will hear songs in Bengali and Sanskrit, the ancient languages of India, as well as sacred rhythms, which are going back to more than 500 years.
This event is organized by BYMB (Build Your Body and Mind), to register you need to sign up by clicking "Read More"阅读原文 .