60 Awesome Things to Do This Week in Shanghai
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Thursday
RedBox Broadway @ The Pearl
One for all you show tune fans – RedBox Broadway Cabaret dinner theater at The Pearl every Thursday night, an immersive Cabaret-Broadway-Movie Show Tune Night, with the actual stars from Chinese Broadway shows!
Enjoy a selection of hits, from classics like Phantom of the Opera, Chicago and Singing in the Rain, right up to modern tunes from Hamilton, Lala Land and The Greatest Showman, all performed live and complimented by professional costumes, lighting, direction and choreography to ensure an unforgettable experience.
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Every Thu, 6pm doors, 7.30-9pm show; RMB200 presale, RMB250 on the door.
471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路.
Coldplay + The British Invasion @ The Pearl
Celebrate all things British with the music of Coldplay, The Beatles, Eurythmics, Queen, Def Leppard, Oasis, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Pink Floyd, Elton John and more.
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Thu Sep 15, 9pm doors, 9.30pm show; RMB120 presale, RMB150 on the door.
471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路.
Rum Club @ Cafe Gray Deluxe
Do you think Captain Jack Sparrow would be kept from his rum by the small matter of a typhoon? No, and neither should you. Head along to Cafe Gray Deluxe to enjoy the pirate's choice of tipple with King of the High Seas Matthew Hall of Hakkasan in charge of the grog.
Thu Sep 15, 7-10pm.
3/F, The Middle House, 366 Shimen Yi Lu, by Wujiang Lu 石门一路366号上海镛舍三层, 近吴江路.
¡La Taquiza! & ¡Viva Mexico! @ Tacos El Paisa
Mexico’s Independence Day celebration. Buy any drink and get two Pork Pastor Tacos or one Asada Taco free.
And that's not all...
At La Mezcaleria there is special pricing on select cocktails and mezcal shots all night long.
Thu Sep 15, 5.30pm-Late.
& 2/F, Bldg 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu 胶州路273弄60号5幢2楼，近新闸路.
Chick' in the Blanket @ Yugo Grill
Thursdays sees Chick' in the Blanket – marinated chicken breast rolled in bacon and grilled to perfection – and a drink just RMB70 at the ever-popular Yugo Grill.
Every Thu, 11am-Late.
365 Kangding Lu, near Shanxi North Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.
BBQ Thursday @ Cages
Every Thursday, Cages rolls out its award-winning southern style BBQ!
Cages Jing’an: Starting from 5pm, they roll out their Southern Style BBQ featuring a selection of succulent smoked meats, Texas sliders and mouth-watering ribs.
Cages Huangpu: From noon until they sell out, treat yourself to an authentic Southern BBQ platter for only RMB188!
Every Thu, 5pm until they sell out Jing'an, 12 noon until they sell out Huangpu.
3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路.
B1, 788 Zhongshan Nan Yi Lu, by Nanbei Gaojia 中山南一路788号B1楼，近南北高架路.
Mule Thursdays @ Sip
Mules are just RMB40 every Thursday at Sip, with nine options on offer!
Every Thu, 4pm-Close.
993 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu 武定路993号, 近胶州路.
Tomahawk Night @ Cotton's
Thursdays are Tomahawk Night at Cotton's, with a Tomahawk and Bottle of Wine going for RMB868.
Every Thu, 11am-Late.
294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路;
132 Anting Lu, by Jianguo Xi Lu 安亭路132 号, 近建国西路.
Tequila Thursdays @ Cantina Agave
It is 20% off tequila bottles and RMB40 a tequila shot every Thursday at Cantina Agave.
Every Thu, 5-10.30pm.
291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu 富民路291号, 近长乐路.
Mojito Night @ El Santo
Unleash your Havana spirit at Mojito Night at El Santo, with free Mojitos from 6-7pm and then buy-one-get-one on into the night.
Every Thu, 5pm-Late; Free.
B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路.
Wine Down @ Pera
Every Thursday, head on down to Pera in Found 158 to enjoy buy-one-get-one on glasses of house wine.
Every Thu, 5.30pm-Late.
Friday
Mexican Independence Day @ Tacolicious
It's RMB40 for a set of two tacos and happy hour on drinks all night at Tacolicious to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
Fri Sep 16, 6pm-Close.
Room 104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Xikang Lu 余姚路34号1幢104-105室, 近西康路.
Quiz Night @ Yugo Grill
Friday night is Quiz Night at Yugo Grill. Head on down for some delicious food, well-priced drinks and test the ol' gray matter.
Every Fri, 8pm.
365 Kangding Lu, near Shanxi North Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.
Live DJ @ El Santo
Get your weekend started at El Santo, where ever Friday a live DJ gets the party going, and Coronas and Margaritas are buy-one-get-one from 5-8pm.
Every Fri, 5pm-Late; Free.
B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路.
Happy Friday @ Cages
Clock-off early from work and start the weekend right at Cages Huangpu! Every Friday from noon to 8pm, enjoy 50% off Budweiser, Goose Island IPA, house pour spirits, house wines and sparkling wine. They don't just do 'Happy Hour,' they do Happy Fridays!
Every Fri, 12 noon-8pm.
B1, 788 Zhongshan Nan Yi Lu, by Nanbei Gaojia 中山南一路788号B1楼，近南北高架路.
Original @ La Barra
House, Tech House and Deep House beats from 10pm till late. It's also buy-one-get-one on Billecart-Salmon Champagne before 10pm, so head along early and live your best life.
Every Fri, 10pm-Late; Free.
110, Bldg 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu 胶州路273弄60号5幢2楼，近新闸路.
Kay C @ Dada
Beijing based drum'n'bass veteran and all around scenester Kay C will be hanging his hat up after 15+ years in Beijing. Friday sees his last show in Shanghai, so head on down to help celebrate his illustrious time as a figurehead in Beijing/China's dnb scene. This is one one epically stacked line up so make sure you put it in your calendar!
Fri Sep 16, 9pm-Late.
1303 Yanan Xi Lu, by Anxi Lu 延安西路1303号近安西路.
DJ BO & Funky Teppenyaki: DJ + Live Instrument Jam @ Magpie
DJ BO will be spinning solo and being joined for a jam by live drummers and horn players for project Funky Teppenyaki. If you want to join, you're welcome to bring your instrument (or voice) and bring it on! It's always an immersive, fun – and funky – experience.
Fri Sep 16, 11pm-2am.
Friday & Saturday
Metallica vs AC/DC: Monsters of Rock @ The Pearl
Metal on metal. It's what I crave. The louder the better. I'll turn in my grave. Two monsters of rock do battle as Metallica take on Aussie legends AC/DC.
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Friday-Sunday
Free House Pour @ Pera
Every Friday to Sunday, head on down to Pera in Found 158, order and main course between 5.30-8.30pm and get a house pour drink for free.
Every Fri-Sun, 5.30-8.30pm.
Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号, 近瑞金一路.
Saturday
JS Markets are partial to courtyards tucked quietly away from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai's city streets. That's just what you'll find at ANKEN Garden Market on Saturday. As you enter the beautiful Anken Air development in Changing District, you step into an enchanted garden and soon forget the noise and pressure of city life.
Relax and enjoy a leisurely afternoon of shopping from popular artisan vendors. Find beautiful arts and crafts for your home and stylish fashion and accessories for yourself and family. Enjoy a sip and a bite to keep you going and bring home tasty artisan food and beverages for later.
Meet your friends at ANKEN Garden Market on Saturday. It's destined to become your new favorite shopping getaway in Shanghai.
Sat Sep 17, 11am-5pm.
No. 181, Lane 465 Zhenning Lu, by Xinzha Lu 镇宁路465弄181号, 近新闸路.
Saturday Karaoke Night @ Cages Jing'an
Channel your inner super star and impress all your friends on stage at Cages every Saturday from 9:30pm. Head along with your mates, make your requests and sing like a true pop idol on stage! Whether you are a pop diva, rock star or rapper, pick your favorite tune and sing your heart out！
Every Sat, 9.30pm-Late.
3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路.
Techno Ground @ La Barra
Techno and Tech House from 10pm till late. It's also buy-one-get-one on Billecart-Salmon Champagne before 10pm, so head along early and live your best life.
Every Sat, 10pm-Late; Free.
110, Bldg 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu 胶州路273弄60号5幢2楼，近新闸路.
Saturday & Sunday
MYbarre
Every Saturday and Sunday MYbarre are live online via Tencent with a 50 minute workout with you and your mat – Squat, Lunge and Plié your way into the weekend! Scan the QRs on the poster above to join the class WeChat groups. Class is RMB35. Meeting ID and payment request all sent in the WeChat group. Add Ann (WeChat ID: AnnMacPT) from MYbarre with any questions.
Every Sat & Sun, Sat 10am, Sun 11am; RMB35. Online.
Happy Hour @ Beef & Liberty
Weekend Happy Hour(s) at Beef & Liberty Shanghai Centre sees three hours free flow for just RMB159, including Cita Lager or House Wines by the glass.
Every Sat & Sun; RMB159.
111, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. by Xikang Lu 南京西路1376号上海商城111单元，近西康路.
Traditional English M9 Roast @ Crush
Only available on Saturday & Sunday, Crush Wine Bistro is serving up a special traditional English M9 roast with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and Crush signature gravy, priced at RMB350 per person.
Sat 11.30am-3pm, Sun available all day; RMB350.
819 Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Changping Lu 陕西北路819号靠近昌平路.
Free Flow Margaritas & Corona @ Tacos El Paisa
Free flow Frozen Mezcal Margaritas and Corona from 1-3pm at Tacos El Paisa Saturdays and Sundays for just RMB158. It's as simple as that!
Every Sat & Sun, 1-3pm.
2/F, Bldg 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu 胶州路273弄60号5幢2楼，近新闸路.
Sunday
Experience Friuli: A White Wine Wonderland @ Loggia by Bonica
While Italian wine lovers may crush on top reds from Piemonte and Tuscany, in recent years there's been a rising star in the white wine world; a region which lies in the northeastern corner of Italy between Austria, Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea… Fruili.
In Fruili, exclusive local varieties like Friulano and Ribolla are not the only ones worthy of interest – here, international favourites also find ideal conditions to express their potential: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and more.
Exclusive varieties, old-world techniques, new blends, unique flavors – come and find out more about this pearl of a region.
Sun Sep 18, 2.30-4pm; RMB268.
110, Bldg 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu 胶州路273弄60号5幢2楼，近新闸路.
2-for-1 Pizza Deal @ D.O.C. Gastronomia Italiana
Sundays sees and unbeatable 2-for-1 pizza deal at D.O.C. Gastronomia Italiana all day, evening and night long.
Every Sun, 11am-Late.
392 Dagu Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu 大沽路392号, 近成都北路.
Proper Sunday Roast @ The Bull & Claw
Simple Sunday @ Sip
Life is complicated enough, so Sip wanna keep your Sundays fun and simple. Every Sunday come enjoy Simple Mixers at just RMB35. Come enjoy your Sundays 'One SIP at a Time'!
Every Sun, 9pm-Late.
993 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu 武定路993号, 近胶州路.
Monday
Pasta Night @ Vecinos
Monday night is Pasta Night at Vecinos, with 50% off on oodles of noodles.
Every Mon, 6-9pm.
642 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Maoming Nan Lu 复兴中路642号, 近茂名南路.
Double Double @ Beef & Liberty
Buy one hamburger get one free, Mondays at both Beef & Liberty venues from 3pm til close on Mondays. The cheaper of the two hamburger will be complimentary.
Every Mon, 3pm-Close.
111, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. by Xikang Lu 南京西路1376号上海商城111单元，近西康路.
L137b, Pudong Kerry Parkside, 1155 Fangdian Lu, by Huamu Lu 芳甸路1155号浦东嘉里城一层L137b, 近花木路.
Mojito Monday @ Cotton's
Monday sees buy-one-get-one on mojitos at both Cotton's. There are a whole load of fine and funky flavors to choose from, too.
Every Mon, 11am-Late.
294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路;
132 Anting Lu, by Jianguo Xi Lu 安亭路132 号, 近建国西路.
Monday Detox @ Viva!
After a heavy weekend partying with friends, Viva! have prepared Monday cleansing deal with any salad or vegetarian dish half price. Head on over and try their Grilled Mediterranean Veggies or a Burrata Salad at 50% off.
Every Mon, 6-9pm.
479-1 Wuding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 武定路479-1号，近陕西北路.
Get Smashed @ Cages
Homemade burger buns, a signature blend of chuck roll and brisket ground in-house, juicy, delicious, and covered in melted cheese. All day, every Monday, enjoy Cages Double Smash Up Burger with French Fries and a pint of Budweiser or soft drink for only RMB50!
Every Mon, 4pm-2am Jing'an, 10am-10pm Huangpu.
3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路.
B1, 788 Zhongshan Nan Yi Lu, by Nanbei Gaojia 中山南一路788号B1楼，近南北高架路.
All Day Happy Hour & Taco Deal @ Tacolicious
Mondays at Tacolicious sees happy hour all day, plus a set of two tacos for just RMB40. Why would you ever leave?
Every Mon, Happy Hour 11am-Close.
Room 104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Xikang Lu 余姚路34号1幢104-105室, 近西康路.
Beer Monday @ Sip
"Beer, the cause of and solution to all of life's problems." Cause problems on the cheap at Sip each Monday with draft beer just RMB20.
Every Mon, 4pm-Close.
993 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu 武定路993号, 近胶州路.
50% Off Meatless Monday @ Carrot & Cleaver
Everything is half price for Meatless Monday at sustainability-focused, plant-based, vegan-friendly, conscious consumption eatery Carrot & Cleaver.
Every Mon, 11.30am-7.30pm.
1/F, 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.
Margarita Mondays @ Cantina Agave
It is RMB45 Margartias all day, all night, all Monday at Cantina Agave .
Every Thu, 5-10.30pm.
291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu 富民路291号, 近长乐路.
Lobster & Prawn Roll @ The Bull & Claw
Lobster & Prawn Rolls are just RMB98 every Monday at The Bull & Claw. Scan the QR to book now.
¥158 Free Flow Monday @ El Santo
Quite the deal at El Santo on Mondays: Four hours of free flow Nachos, Corona and Frozen Margaritas from 5-9pm for just RMB158.
Every Mon, 5-9pm; Free.
B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路.
50% Off @ Pera
Every Monday and Tuesday, head on down to Found 158 to enjoy delicious Turkish, Middle Eastern and Indian food at 50% off on in Pera.
Every Mon & Tue, 5.30-8.30pm.
Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号, 近瑞金一路.
Tuesday
We Love the 1960s Quiz @ The Camel x Smokehouse
This week's themed quiz at The Camel is a We Love the 1960s Quiz. What do you know about the Fab Four, Free Love and man landing on the moon?
Entry is absolutely free and – as always – there will be great prizes on offer. If all that excitement is not enough for you, draft Carlsberg and house wine are just RMB25!
The quiz starts at 7pm and is done by about 9.30pm so we can all be fresh for work the next day. These fill up fast though, so scan the QR on the poster above to reserve a spot.
Tue Sep 13, 7pm; Free.
97 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Xinle Lu 襄阳北路97号襄阳大楼1楼, 近新乐路.
Famous Kebabs @ Yugo Grill
Tuesdays at Yugo Grill sees their famous kebab just RMB98, and that comes with your choice of drink.
Every Tue, 11am-Late.
365 Kangding Lu, near Shanxi North Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.
BOGO Francesinha @ Viva!
Every Tuesday this Viva! best seller is buy-one-get-one, and comes with an imported draft Portuguese beer Super Bock. Have you ever tried this speciality dish from the city of Oporto? You haven’t? You won’t regret it. The Francesinha is the King of Sandwiches!
Every Tue, 6-10pm.
479-1 Wuding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 武定路479-1号，近陕西北路.
Burger Night @ Crush
Hot Tuesday @ Cages
Hot Tuesdays sees six wings with any Cages signature sauce yours for just RMB30.
Every Tue, 4pm-2am Jing'an, 10am-10pm Huangpu.
3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路.
B1, 788 Zhongshan Nan Yi Lu, by Nanbei Gaojia 中山南一路788号B1楼，近南北高架路.
BBQ Burger & Beer @ Cotton's
Every Tuesday sees Cotton's famous BBQ Burger plus an Asahi Beer going for just RMB100 at either of their stunning villa venues.
Every Tue, 11am-Late.
294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路;
132 Anting Lu, by Jianguo Xi Lu 安亭路132 号, 近建国西路.
Steak Fries @ The Bull & Claw
Every Tue, from 5pm.
110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong 地址 汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路.
Wine Tuesdays @ Sip
Red, white and sparkling wine is just RMB30 a glass every Tuesday Sip!
Every Tue, 8pm-1am.
993 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu 武定路993号, 近胶州路.
50% Off @ Pera
Every Monday and Tuesday, head on down to Found 158 to enjoy delicious Turkish and Indian food at 50% off on in Pera.
Every Mon & Tue, 5.30-8.30pm.
Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号, 近瑞金一路.
Taco Tuesday @ Cantina Agave
How is this for an unbeatable Taco Tuesday deal – RMB100 all-you-can-eat tacos at Cantina Agave from 5-10.30pm.
Every Tue, 5-10.30pm.
291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu 富民路291号, 近长乐路.
Taco Tuesday @ Tacolicious
Tacolicious Chef Thijs Oomens is famous for his creative tacos, and Tuesdays are his time to shine. Each week he showcases his inventiveness, while Logan comes up with a cocktail to match, and the combo is yours to enjoy for just RMB95.
Every Tue, 6pm-Close.
Room 104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Xikang Lu 余姚路34号1幢104-105室, 近西康路.
¥20 Taco Tuesday @ El Santo
Taco Tuesday at El Santo sees pretty much everything priced at just RMB20. Details on the poster above if you don't believe us.
Every Tue, 5pm-Late; Free.
B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路.
Taquiza Tuesday @ Tacos El Paisa
Taquiza Tuesday at El Paisa sees three hours of all-you-can-eat on all tacos for just RMB148 – mix and match your favorites from the full menu. As if that was not enough, it is also buy-one-get-one on Frozen Mezcal Margaritas!
Every Tue, 5.30-8.30pm.
2/F, Bldg 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu 胶州路273弄60号5幢2楼，近新闸路.
Ancestral Tuesday @ La Mezcaleria
Get to know the oldest of old school mezcal with ancestral mezcal deals at La Mezcaleria every Tuesday, with Sacapalabras Marteño and Tobasiche RMB888 per bottle, RMB300 per 250 ml bottle or RMB58 per glass.
Every Tues, 5.30pm-Late.
#110 Bldg 5, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu 胶州路273弄60号5幢2楼，近新闸路.
Wednesday
Sep 21: Smells Like Teen Spirit @ The Pearl
A night of Nirvana and the best of 90s alternative rock at The Pearl, with happy hour from 6-8pm and the show starting at 8.30pm.
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Wed Sep 21, 6pm doors, 8.30pm show; RMB150 presale, RMB200 on the door.
471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路.
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