Everything You Need to Do in Shanghai This Week
Big things are happening this week with new exhibitions, killer F&B deals, workshops, festivals and much more. Sounds like a lot, but that’s exciting isn’t it? Before those Monday blues kick in, here’s another round of our weekly guide to help you plan out the rest of this week!
MONDAY
Unlimited Cold Cuts and Cheese @ FUNKA del Sur
Address: 163 Yangping Lu, near Wuding Lu
Price: RMB 100
FUNKA del Sur is cooking up a storm with this unbeatable offer of unlimited cold cuts and cheese for just RMB 100! What's more, you'll get 20% off all wines too - who said Mondays had to be blue? Be sure to get there between 6-10pm on Mondays to make the most of this deal.
Buy-One-Get-One-Free Burgers @ The Rooster
Address: 455 Shaanxi Bei Lu
Price: RMB 35+
Everyone’s favorite, The Rooster, blesses us with a buy-one-get-one-free burger deal every Monday night. They've got RMB Goose IPAs and 50% off their killer nachos.
BOGO Burgers @ Al’s Place
Address: 4/F, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Price: RMB 50
Get a bite out of six burgers for Al's Place's BOGO Burgers special. The menu includes four all-new burgers available only on Mondays. See the flyer for the menu. Available from 3pm.
TUESDAY
Malena @ The Pearl
Address: 471 Zhapu Lu
Price: FREE
Movie night at The Pearl. Malèna is about the peril of a beauty through the eyes of a 12-year-old kid named Renato. He experiences three things on the same day: the beginning of war, getting a bike and seeing the arrival of Malèna in town. Through his eyes, we see the curse of beauty and loneliness of Malena, whose husband is presumed to be dead, and through his soul we see his love for her.
Shaving in the Dark Issue 6 Launch @ Specters
Address: 1485 Beijing Xi Lu
Price: FREE
Shaving in the Dark is a Shanghai-based collective of illustrators and comic artists. They "gather in underground places and toil to make a comic fanzine." The 6th edition of their comic zine is now ready to be devoured.
WEDNESDAY
Velvet Nights: Noir Stories @ The Pearl
Address: 471 Zhapu Lu
Price: RMB 150
Sexy smooth jazz lights up Candor's stage in the newest show: Velvet Nights - Noir Stories. Witness a noir film come to life with all the dark and mysterious twists and turns. Passion, crime, mystery and temptation. Show begins at 10pm.
Grand Opening @ Comma
Address: 178 Xinle Lu
Price: Free entry
From Wednesday to Sunday, Comma are going to be hosting a whole range of different events to celebrate their grand opening on the bustling Xinle Lu. If you haven't been over to check it out yet, then you better plug in one of these events into your calender right now! From a grand opening party complete with complimentary sake to brunch specials and guest DJs, there's something for everyone.
JOJO’s Favourite Wednesday @ Chez Jojo
Address: 1 Yueyang Lu
Price: RMB 198
Each Wednesday, Chez Jojo offers a 3-course dinner for only RMB 198. For starters choose from Homemade Foie Gras or French Escargots Or Grilled Goat Cheese Warm Salad. For the main course choose between Bone-in Rib eyes 500g Australian 180 days grain fed Angus (for 2 people) or Hand-cut Premium beef steak tartare 200g or Pan-fried fresh Seabass and finally for dessert choices are Homemade Crème Brulée Or Ile Flottante.
THURSDAY
Improv Show @ The Kung Fu Comedy Club
Address: 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu
Price: RMB 50
The People's Republic of Comedy is back for a night of improv hilarity. Comedy made directly on the stage in front you, with comedians from the People's Republic of Comedy doing a night of improv.
Food Culture Series: Crystyl Mo on the Latest Global Trends @ Bellagio Shanghai
Address: 188 Suzhou Bei Lu
Price: Presale: RMB 198; At the door: RMB 250
Mo has worked in food media in Shanghai for 15 years as an editor, consultant and TV host. She’s covered food and travel for Conde Nast Traveler, Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure, and was the founding food editor of Time Out Shanghai. The Gastronomy Club and Mo plan to collaborate on a range of cultural events to benefit the F&B community. Drawing on her background as a life coach, Mo says she hopes her talks will encourage audiences to reflect on how they can align their business’ mission and impact with their own personal values. Presentation begins at 7:30pm.
At your arrival, you'll enjoy a food adventure by Via Stelle, a glass of Prosecco by BottlesXO and water by Earth Water. Additional red & white wine and Prosecco at just RMB 30/glass
Fantasna / LP & Live Set @ The Parlour
Address: Building 19, Columbia Circle, 60 Panyu Lu
Price: Free entry
October 12th marks the day Christopher Columbus landed in Latin America for the first time and, this Thursday, The Parlour are looking to invite you to join them on this not-so-orthodox Columbus day. Starting with an exhibition of the works by Chilean artist Camila Pina at Urbancross on Donghu Lu, the event will be followed by Chilean producer and DJ Fantasna working a live DJ set to promote his latest LP release "Cuentame". It's time to get your dancing shoes on!
FRIDAY
Lost and Found @ Urbancross
Address: 31 Donghu Lu
Price: FREE
Chilean screen printing and ceramic artist Camila Pinogay brings her ceramic pieces to Shanghai. The work of Camila Pinogay invites its viewers to open a Lost and Found box at an imaginary office or school. These objects stand still in time and after being discovered, display a powerful strength that runs deep within their roots— a strength that has made them survive through current technology and make them still an object that could be used today.
SATURDAY
UnTour's Hairy Crab Feast
Address: Near Laoximen Metro
Price: US$ 85
Uncover the delicious reasons why China goes crazy for these crabs two months of the year by sampling whole hairy crabs and 5-6 dishes that incorporate them in Shanghai's Old Town neighborhood. What's more, with UnTour's Hairy Crab Feast, you'll wash it all down with haungjiu, China's answer to brandy which Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors and sommeliers both agree is the perfect pairing for hairy crab. You'll try everything from hairy crab roe xiaolongbao and hairy crab roe noodles to crab row lion's head meatballs and more.
This seasonal specialty feast is only available four times over the course of the two month season, so you'll need to act fast to book your spot. Dates include October 13th, October 24th, November 10th and November 24th - all starting 5:30pm. To book, head on over to untourfoodtours.com/calendar
Commune Market @ Yong Ping Lane
Address: 199 Hengshan Lu
Price: Free entry
This weekend's awesome community event! Come and support the local designer community, discover cool new things, sample delicious food and drink, enjoy music and so much more. Kid friendly as always and always free to enter.
Big Romance @ Shun Art Gallery
Address: No. 3, Lane 1363 Fuxing Zhong Lu
Price: FREE
The exhibition will showcase the early stage of Mika SHIMAUCHI’art creations; the series of her pondering of life and death, her small size works and the new creations from this summer when she was doing the residency program at Canal Town Studio.
Shanghai Sunrise Annual Benefit Fundraiser @ Kathleen’s Waitan
Address: 453 Waima Lu
Price: RMB 300 for drinks and canape reception or RMB 600 including dinner
The Shanghai Sunrise Annual Benefit Fundraiser brings the city’s movers and shakers together to raise money for disadvantaged young people in our great city. This year, they want to bring education to 500 youth and grow their Student Support Program so that each student can have access to the tools they need to thrive. Their 2018 affair, hosted at the all-new Kathleen’s Waitan, will begin with free-flow sunset drinks and canapés followed by a four-course rooftop dinner overlooking the Huangpu River. Tickets available here: www.eventbank.cn/event/18269/home.html
Candomblé @ The Parlour
Address: 453 Waima Lu
Price: RMB 300 for drinks and canape reception or RMB 600 including dinner
The word Candomblé means "dance in honor of the gods" and music is an important part of Candomblé ceremonies - and Afro-American tradition practiced mainly in Brazil. This weekend, come and witness a presentation of visual art by Lena Kilina and Alice Casiraghi at The Parlour, as well as experimental Brazilian sound with an orchestra by Lena Kilina, Eugenio Altieri, Virtual and Dave Pushkin.
Martin Mor @ Shanghai Comedy Club
Address: 3/F, 428 Jiangning Lu
Price: RMB 120
Irish stand-up comedian Martin Mor had a successful career as a circus performer but, shortly after, he turned his attention to comedy. Now with over 30 years’ experience as a professional stand-up, Martin has established himself as one of the UK’s most popular and in-demand comedians.
SUNDAY
RHR Shanghai Adoption Day @ un Caffe Bar
Address: 7/F, 77 Jiangning Lu
Price: FREE
Give a lovable animal another chance at finding a forever home at RHR's adoption day.
All You Can Eat BBQ @ Zapfler
Address: 158 Julu Lu
Price: RMB 188
Bring your friends and family and enjoy an all you can eat BBQ for only RMB 188 per person (not including drinks). Steaks and other BBQed meat are served at your table while salads and cold dishes are served on a buffet.