17 Awesome Things to Do This Week in Shanghai
Pasulj sa Kobasicom @ Yugo Grill
Yugo Grill's famous Pasulj sa Kobasicom, a traditional Balkan bean stew, is now available every night of the week. Service starts at 5pm and goes until they run out, so book ahead via WeChat or phone on 130 2322 7256 to avoid disappointment.
Daily, 5pm until sold out.
365 Kangding Lu, near Shanxi North Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.
Free Flow Coffee @ Cotton's
To enjoy the beautiful autumnal weather both Cotton's are offering free flow coffee from 11am-5pm for RMB58 with any meal priced at RMB80 or above.
Daily, 11am-5pm.
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.
Wednesday
Journey by Michael Cartwright @ ArtCN
Head along to ArtCN to see a little a piece of M’s history. Michael Cartwright was commissioned by Michelle Garnaut in 2008 when she signed the initial lease for Capital M in Beijing (on the south side of Tiananmen Square), facing the marvellous Arrow Tower and Qianmen Gates, the original southern entrance to the Forbidden City.
This exhibition tells the story of the commissioning, the inspirations, the exploration, the cross cultural exchanges culminating in a year-long project of painting and finally installing a remarkable 50 metre mural.
Opening reception Wednesday evening and show exhibition runs to the Sunday.
For more on M on the Bund, click the link below:
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Wed Nov 2, 6-9pm; Free.
Bldg 3, 876 Jiangsu Lu, by Huashan Lu 江苏路876号3号楼, 近华山路.
DJ Ladies Night @ Lounge by Topgolf
Wednesday night is Ladies Night at Lounge by Topgolf, with buy-one-get-one on selected sparkling wine, all ladies get a drink for free, happy hour all night and tunes from DJ Roni Macedo.
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2/F, Central Plaza, 227 Huangpi Bei Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 黄陂北路227号中区广场2楼,近南京西路.
Quiz Night @ El Santo
Shanghai's longest running, the Wednesday Quiz Night at El Santo is absolutely free to enter and features 10 rounds covering everything from current events, geography, history, pop culture, music, film and more, with great prizes up for grabs. This one gets fully booked each week, so scan the QR on the poster above to sign up now.
Every Wed, 7pm; Free Entry.
B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路.
The Master Showcase @ Hakkasan
This week’s The Masters Showcase at Hakkasan is hosted by Danica, brand ambassador of award-winning Peddlers Gin, with a welcome drink from 7.30pm, tasting and masterclass 8-9pm, followed by an evening of specially created cocktails 9pm-late.
Wed Nov 2, 7.30pm-Late; Free, RSVP required, two cocktails for RMB110.
5/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路18号5楼, 近南京东路.
Thursday
Hot Mulled Wine @ Tacolicious
To welcome in the winter months, hot mulled wine is just RMB35 at Tacolicious each Thursday.
Every Thu, 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.
Friday
Quiz Night @ Yugo Grill
Friday night is Quiz Night at Yugo Grill. Head on down for delicious food, well-priced drinks and a testing of the ol' gray matter.
Every Fri, 8pm.
Saturday
MYbarre @ Online
Every Saturday (and usually) 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 9am; RMB35.
Online.
Kafana @ Yugo Grill
It’s one of 'those' nights at Yugo... Balkan sounds only and lot’s of rakija. They usually happen spontaneously (to the great surprise of guests who are not from that geographic area). Expect singing, dancing and occasional table climbing.
If you're looking for a quiet night... this might not be your thing!
Sat Nov 5, 9pm-Late.
365 Kangding Lu, near Shanxi North Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.
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.
Without a Cause @ Yuyintang
The newly formed Transmission Crew brings a night of dark dance songs on vinyl! After Brit-Pop band Mind Freek leaves the stage, they'll take over the afterparty, spinning punk, glam, post-punk and other disaffected sounds all night. Free entrance!
Sat Nov 5, 10pm-Late; Free.
851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan'an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号,近延安西路口.
Saturday & Sunday
Home Cooked Meals @ Yugo Grill
Yugo Grill is where all our Balkan comfort food dreams come true, and they certainly don't let us down on the weekend. Each Saturday and Sunday, Chef Rax serves a different home cooked dish. This week it is Yugo Goulash with Potatoes.
Service starts at 5pm and goes until they run out, so we'd strongly suggest booking ahead via WeChat or phone on 130 2322 7256.
Sat & Sun, 5pm until sold out.
365 Kangding Lu, near Shanxi North Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.
Sunday
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
The Bull & Claw has a traditional roast from 5pm every Sunday for just RMB138, with the option of free-flow drinks for RMB188.
Every Sun, from 5pm.
110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong 汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路.
Tuesday
We Love Food & Drink Quiz @ The Camel x Smokehouse
This week's themed trivia at The Camel is a We Love Food & Drink Quiz. 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 Nov 8, 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.
Wednesday
The Master Showcase @ Hakkasan
This week’s The Masters Showcase at Hakkasan, with a welcome drink from 7.30pm, tasting and masterclass 8-9pm, followed by an evening of specially created cocktails 9pm-late.
Wed Nov 9, 7.30pm-Late; Free, RSVP required.
5/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路18号5楼, 近南京东路.
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