25 Awesome Things to Do This Week in Shanghai
First things first, there are two amazing festivals this week for young and old... and everybody in between!
May 15-16: Sound of Spring
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Sound of Spring is this weekend and we could not be more excited! That’s Shanghai and Urban Family are once again taking over Green City in Jinqiao for our annual fun-filled family festival. Saturday and Sunday, May 15-16 will be packed with all sorts of exciting activities, from music to sports, arts & crafts to delicious treats from Shanghai’s favorite restaurants.
READ MORE: 10 Awesome Reasons to Attend This Fun-Filled Family Festival
May 15-16, 10am; RMB100, sign up via QR code. Green City. 600 Lantian Lu, by Yunshan Lu, Jinqiao. 金桥蓝天路600号，近云山路.
May 15-16: Beernanza in the Sky
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Are you ready for the biggest beer and cocktail event of the year? Beernanza and Mixnanza are back - bringing together great drinks, great friends and live music on a 2,000 square-meter rooftop.
READ MORE: Beernanza – Shanghai's Biggest Beer & Cocktail Festival is Back
May 15-16, 1pm; RMB68. Wharf 1846. 3F, 3A No.601 Waima Lu, Huangpu district.
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May 12: Beer University: Cerveza Craftsman
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Beer University is back, this time with Trip Smith, Guiyang’s premier craft brewery. Sample six of their unique craft brews, including one that has yet to be released to the public.
May 12, 7pm; RMB168. Commune Reserve. 1107 Yuyuan Lu, by Fenggang Lu. 愚园路1107号，近凤岗路.
May 12-16: Drink Street
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Riding on the coattails of the success of last year’s Drink Street, this year the event is back with big news: Drink Street will take place six times per year for the next two years at the Shanghai Centre. This first round will see numerous bars and brands from around China.
May 12-16, 4pm; Free entry. Shanghai Centre. 1376 Nanjing Xi Li, by Xikang Lu. 南京西路1376号上海商城，近西康路.
May 13: Courtney’s May Pandan Highball
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Join Lucky Mart’s May Highball ‘Flavor of the Month’ guest bartender night. Come try the Pandan Highball, a Jim Beam-based tropical dream, and hangout with this month’s highball winner Courtney.
May 13, 8pm; RMB88. Lucky Mart. 185 Fumin Lu, by Julu Lu. 富民路185号，近巨鹿路.
May 14: Pink-nic Time in Shanghai
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What better time to celebrate all things pink. Dragon Phoenix will hold a Pink-nic in Shanghai for all their wine-loving students and friends to celebrate all things pink including all the rose wine imaginable.
May 14, 6pm; RMB560 single ticket, RMB1100 double ticket. Radison Blu Plaza Xing Guo Hotel Shanghai. 78 Xingguo Lu, by Huashan Lu. 兴国路78号，近华山路.
May 14: Tanduay Blends
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M&M x Tanduay Rum wil be at Pistolera hosting a Tanduay Blends evening. Another round of deliciously crafted cocktails.
May 14, 6.30pm; Call for reservation. Pistolera. 1F, Shanghai Center, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu. 南京西路1376号上海商城1楼，近西康路.
May 14: Tag 7UP
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TAG will kick off the night at Elevator Shanghai this weekend. Fasten your seatbelt for a spacey and futuristic trip with a techno longset.
May 14, 9.30pm; Free entry. Elevator. B1, No. 265 Nandan Dong Lu, by Caoxi Bei Lu. 南丹东路265号地下一层，近漕溪北路.
May 14: Rave Invasion Vol. 2
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To show you what real techno is, some of the most sought after people of Shanghai’s techno scene are joining forces to bring you Rave Invasion.
May 14, 10pm; Entry for guest list only. Owner Play. 23F, Want Want Plaza, 211 Shimen Yi Lu, by Weihai Lu. 石门一路211号旺旺大厦23老，近威海路.
May 14-15: Toby Mak Quartet Jazz Portals With Jade Lee
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The Toby Mak Quartet will be playing ‘Jazz Portals’ with special guest Jade Lee. Toby Mak is well known for his emotional and elegant skills on the trumpet.
May 14-15, 7.30pm and 9.30pm. Jazz at Lincoln Center. 4F, Meilun Building, 139 East Nanjing Lu. 南京东路39号美伦大厦4层.
May 15: Shed – 4th Anniversary
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It's that time of year again. The Shed will be celebrating four years at their Hongqiao venue with a free drinks given away at random hours, wings and fireball shots all day.
May 15, 12pm; Free entry. The Shed. 31 Laowai Jie, 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu Lu. 虹梅路3338弄老外街31号，近虹许路.
May 15: Ladies Who Tech Innovative Thinking Workshop: Reimagine Life
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In this workshop, participants will be challenged to consider personal patterns, beliefs and habits and whether they serve them well.
May 15, 2pm; Scan QR Code to register. Eli Falafel. 1F, 686 Jiujiang Lu, by Guangxi Bei Lu. 九江路686号1楼，近广西北路.
May 15: Alter. Rooftop
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After the huge success of their last event, Alter will now travel to another classic venue: Pop's rooftop. Set high above the streets of the Bund with a staggering view of the world’s best skylines, dance your way from day to night.
May 15, 2pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 at the door. Pop American Brasserie. 7F, Three on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu. 中山东一路3号7楼，近广东路.
May 15: Sunset Urban Rooftop Party
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Nova Events debuts at Seul&Seul with a new rooftop party series called Sunset Urban at one of the finest rooftop in the heart of Jingan, with breathtaking views of the city center.
May 15, 4pm; RMB70 presale, RMB100 at the door. Seul&Seul. Room N301, 3F, HK Taikoo Hui, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Wujiang Lu. 南京西路789号，兴业太古汇3楼N301室，近吴江路.
May 15: Miami Extravaganza
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MVP Events brings you a brand-new stunning rooftop party at the luxurious Hyatt on the Bund hotel.
May 15, 5pm; Scan QR code for booking or RMB120 at the door. VUE Bar. Hyatt on the Bund, Level 32, West Tower. 上海外滩猫悦大酒店32层.
May 15: Julia’s Events 6th Anniversary
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Bar Rouge Shanghai and Julia’s Events join forces to celebrate Julia’s 6th Anniversary with a city glow party. Join in, and let the smooth rhythms take control while you dance the night away.
May 15, 8pm; Free entry. Bar Rouge. 7F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu. door. 中山东一路18号7楼，近南京东路.
May 15: Meet the Zmackers x Beijing Improv Show
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Zmack is excited to welcome the legendary Beijing improv folks to Shanghai. They are quick, hilarious and a great bunch of people to be around. Stay late for an improv jam, where you can join them on stage too.
May 15, 8pm; RMB100 includes two drinks or RMB120 at the door. Paramount Gallery Hotel Shanghai. 1728 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu. 南京西路1728号，近华山路.
May 15: Linkin Park - A Numetal Night Tribute
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After a series of sold out Linkin Park Tribute concerts, The Pearl’s Red Stars have decided to expand and add other Numetal bands. This will be a high voltage concert from start to finish of grunge-era hits.
May 15, 9pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 at the door. The Pearl. 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu. 乍浦路471号，近武进路.
May 15-16: Sabor Cubano Workshop
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N’Tempo Dance studio is bringing Victor Castro to Shanghai to spread the joy and love for the wonderful culture of dance.
May 15-16; Various times and prices for different packages. AFit Scientific Fitness. 2F, West Building, Yongxing Business Building, 168 Zhenning Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu. 镇宁路168弄永兴商务西楼2层，近延安西路.
May 16: Malaysian Pop-Up
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M&M x Perch are hosting another food pop-up. This time it will be Malaysian cuisine served by home cooks Darren & Tammy. Don’t miss out on this chance to taste authentic Malaysian Nasi Lemak.
May 16, 11am; Free entry. Perch. Room 107, 445 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu. 江宁路445号107室，近武定路.
May 16: Rainbow Brunch
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Join Rainbow Brunch to celebrate IDAHOBIT. Get your colors on, and enjoy some delicious food, drinks and networking.
May 16, 11.30am; Scan QR code for reservations. Henkes. 1E, Reel Plaza 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu. 上海市静安区南京西路1E号，近常德路.
May 16: Live Interview with the MC5’s Wayne Kramer
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It is time for some ramblin’ prose. Join Tou-Jam/Hesher Has Culture for a live teleconference interview of the legend Wayne Karmer. Sit back and listen to host DJ Bo, who has previously interviewed other legends as well.
May 16, 11.30am; RMB50-100 donations. Abbey Road. 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu. 桃江路3号，近汾阳路.
Ongoing...
May 16-Aug 16: Latte Art Experience Workshop Entry Level
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Hey coffee lovers of Shanghai, this latte workshop is just for you. Learn from professional barista trainers and experience how to use an espresso machines and create latte art.
May 16-Aug 16, 2pm; Reservations via www.sobocoffee.com. CieCAS. Zhongshan International Plaza, Building B, 1st floor, No. 789 West Tianshan Lu. 789号中山国际广场B幢1层.
Looking ahead...
May 21: Shanghai Local Independent Craft Beer Festival
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Focusing on the medium, small and microbreweries of Shanghai, the Local Independent Craft (LIC) Beer Festival brings 18 Shanghai-based craft breweries together in one spot.
May 21, 6pm; Free entry. aCote Micro Brewery. 692 Yongjia Lu, by Anting Lu. 永嘉路692号，近安亭路.
May 22: Master Kitchen & AIDK Gourmet Tour at Mess
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Calling all foodies! Master Kitchen and AIDK want to bring together ingenious minds, content creators and both aspiring and established KOLs to chat, cook and inspire each other at MESS Restaurant and Bar. Attendees can share a meal and drink together, learn about unique cuisines of the world, partake in a cooking demonstration by MESS’s own chef Eliran and enjoy a gift bag filled with products by AIDK & MK. To attend, scan the QR code below:
May 22, 6pm; RMB588 with dinner, RMB158 without dinner. MESS Restaurant and Bar. 4777 Binjiang Dadao, by Pudian Lu. 浦东新区滨江大道4777号, 近浦电路.
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