That's Shanghai takes a look at the best nightlife and F&B events on this weekend...
Dec 12-14: Shake 2019 Wrapped: The Megashow
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The Neptunes tribute. The gospel show. That Outkast tribute. For one weekend only, Shakes band brings back the music from their biggest concerts of 2019. Expect jams from these shows and lots more funk, soul and R&B, one more time before we move into the future. Dinner from 6pm. Live music from 10.30pm sharp. Dress code: Maoming Lu suits vs. Jinxian Lu streetwear.
Dec 12-14, 6pm (dinner), 10.30pm (live music); RMB100. Shake, 3/F, 46 Maoming Nan Lu, by Jinxian Lu 463, .
Dec 13: China Social Club presents Vibrating Colour
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Inspired by the phenomenon of vibrating color in print design wherein the edges of two adjacent colors appear to blur and move, China Social Club brings a night of high intensity sound and visual motion. DJs Frau & friends will be on the decks all night for their last Dada session of the year.
Dec 13, 9pm; free entry. Dada, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 115, .
Dec 13: C.I.A pres A Friend Of Marcus
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A Friend of Marcus dedication to his art is evident in every set; each is paced, structured and serves a purpose. Always searching for new and unique sounds, his rich tapestry of grinding beats, spacey techno and mechanical bliss is subtly transformed into one sculptured journey of deep grooves and contagious energy. Emil Chand and Dmond on support.
Dec 13, midnight; RMB100 incl. 1 drink. Celia, 298 Xingfu Lu, by Pingwu Lu 298, .
Dec 13: Herrensauna x Elevator
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Herrensauna means liberation, expression, beauty and sweat. The Berlin queer raves co-founders and main residents CEM and MCMLXXXV take over Elevator for a night of pushing bodies and tempos. Support from Everlast Phantom b2b Yinan, with visuals by .
Dec 13, 10pm; RMB50 before 11pm, RMB80 after. Elevator, B1, No. 265 Nandandong Lu, by Caoxi Bei Lu 265, .
Dec 13-14: Sinatra Big Band Christmas
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Get in the holiday mood this weekend with this fantastic Christmas performance presented by Frank Bray and The Pearl. With a total of 20 performers on stage at one time, consisting of a 17-piece big band, conductor and guest singers, this show is bound to knock your warm, Christmas socks off. Dont miss out.
Dec 13-14, dinner at 6pm, concert at 9pm; RMB240 presale, RMB280 door. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 471, .
Dec 14: Deck the Halls with Gin
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Deck the halls with gin because Peddlers pop-up bar is back at Suit Supply every Saturday in December. Theyve got hot drinks, cold drinks, Xmas gin cocktails and gift pack specials. If you are fast, you can even snap up some limited edition labels and mini-bottles. Listen to some festive carols and whet your whistle all while crossing names off your shopping list. We call that holiday efficiency at its best.
Dec 14, 3-8pm. Suit Supply, 169 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu 169, .
Dec 14: Little Creatures Christmas Party
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The nice folks at Little Creatures want to thank you for your patronage with a Christmas Party. There will be live music by Casey from 8.30pm and free Little Creatures Bright Ale and XPA from 6-7pm and again from 11pm till midnight!
Dec 14, 6pm-midnight. Little Creatures, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 158, .
Dec 14: MIXMARKET
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Forget the cold and get warm at MIXMARKET. The market is made up of local and foreign vendors peddling food and design goods. Highlights include tom yam gong soup from Mister PawPaw, Jonas Emil Coffee Roasters, dairy-free treats from Mustardseed, cakes from Bens Bakery and more.
Dec 14, 11am-5pm. Mixspace, 1398 Yuyuan Lu, by Dingxi Lu 1398, .
Dec 14: Caribbean Association China Annual Christmas Party
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The Shanghai-based Caribbean Association China is throwing its annual celebration on Saturday, December 14 at the luxurious Golden Tulip Shanghai Rainbow hotel. Party attendees gain access to a grand buffet rife with your beloved Caribbean dishes from 501 Eats and a plethora of Western and Chinese delicacies sure to satisfy all palates! Keep your energy high with games, limbo and raffle prize giveaways all night. The afterparty at CAZA will have you dancing the night away to the hottest reggae and dancehall beats from 10pm on.
Dec 14, 6-10pm. Golden Tulip Shanghai Rainbow, 2000 Yanan Xi Lu, by Kaihong Lu 2000, .
Dec 14: Shanghai SantaCon 2019
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Ho ho ho! Its that time of year again! This years Shanghai SantaCon starts at The Rooster (455 Shaanxi Bei Lu), and everyone will be sipping on those holiday spirits all day long! Meet at The Rooster on Saturday, December 14 at noon in your best Santa suit, and well be on our merry way! Scan the QR code to join the SantaCon WeChat group and stay up to date with all the details!
Dec 14, noon. The Rooster, 455 Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu 455, .
Dec 14-15: Green Escape Night Market
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The Kerry Jingan closes Anyi Lu to traffic every weekend for an outdoor market called Green Escape. Bundle up and get ready to enjoy wares from over 50 vendors including flowers, Argentinian barbecue, Dutch french fries, DODU rotisserie chicken and healthy meals from Hunter Gatherer. They even have The Odd Couple cocktails.
Dec 14-15, 4.30pm-midnight (Sat), 2.30pm-10pm (Sun); free entry. Jing An Kerry Center, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu 1515, .
Dec 14-15: AVOASIS Pop-up by Avanza
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AVOASIS is an all-avocado pop-up store experience by New Zealands AVANZA Avocados. Featuring a special avocado menu from Jamie Pea and the Egg Caf team, guests can taste and experience the versatility of this seasonal delicacy. Try to win some sweet merch or avocados at the general store or take part in a workshop by Jamie Pea herself.
Dec 14-15, 11am-8pm. Shanghai Oriental Sports Center, 701 Yaoti Lu 701.
Dec 14-15: Commune Market Xmas Edition
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Commune Market invites you to an exclusive boutique Christmas market at the luxury, stylish Sukhothai Shanghai designed by internationally acclaimed architectural/interior design practice Neri&Hu. There will be lots of mulled wine, craft gin cocktails, artisan foods, kids corner, Christmas cookie decorating workshop as well as an array of carefully curated independent designer jewelry, handmade toys, soaps, candles, fine art, home decor, childrens gifts, ornaments and so much more. To spread as much joy as possible, they have some special treats for everyone who visits Sukhothai, including limited edition Christmas Commune Market mugs, a raffle for URBAN Cafe & Lounge afternoon tea set for two and La Scala weekend brunch for two. This exclusive event is very family-friendly and free entry.
Dec 14-15, 11am-7pm; free entry. The Sukhothai Shanghai, 380 Weihai Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu 380, .
Dec 14: Antidote pres. Mono/Poly
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Mono/Poly makes slamming beat funk that takes flight into psychedelic inter-galactic journeys. Known for his unique blend of interstellar, synth-driven, and textured experimental electronic music, he is inspired by everything from ambient to acid house, hip hop, G-funk, and R&B. Charles has previously released music independently, as well as with respected labels Brainfeeder Records, Warp Records, and collaborated with almost every revered electronic producer in LA including Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Saul Williams, Noisia, and Free The Robots. He was a frequent guest at LAs legendary Low End Theory club night.
Dec 14, 9pm; RMB60 before 11pm, RMB80 after. Dada, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 115, .
Dec 14: SVBKVLT Final 2019 Showcase
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Join the folks at SVBKVLT for one last blowout of 2019. Featuring sets from Prettybwoy, Howell, Scintii and Swimful, as well as live sets from 33EMYBW, Gooooose and the delightfully dark Zaliva-D, this epic line-up promises to knock your best blue suede socks into oblivion.
Dec 14, 10pm; RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. ALL Club, 2/F, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Changle Lu 172, .
Dec 14: Rooftop Lovers Xmas Edition
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Christmas is around the corner and the folks at Freelance Lovers are celebrating on Saturday, December 14 at one of their favorite party venues: The Cut Rooftop. A secret pearl with a stunning view located on the seventh floor of the luxury brand mall IAPM.
Dec 14, 9pm; no cover. The Cut Rooftop, iapm Mall, L7-705, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu iapm, 999L7-705, .
Dec 14: WR/OC Music Festival 2019
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This is quite the line-up and not just because Lil Xan is making an appearance. The Californian rapper is best known for his song Betrayed and for being named after a prescription drug. Hell be joined by big names in Chinese rap scenes like LowsOn, Gali, NineOne# and more.
Dec 14, 10pm; RMB380 presale, RMB450 door, RMB980 VIP. Arkham, B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu B/1, 158, .
Dec 16: Christmas Walk & Raffle
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You might be asking yourself why an active event is on the party list this week, and the answer is spumante and panettone party. Just get moving on this Christmas Walk to earn it. Theres also a raffle with RMB15,000 in prizes. Entry fee includes a Santa hat, gift bag, glass of spumante, slice of panettone and one raffle ticket.
Dec 16, 7.30pm; RMB168. Paulus Bar, 356 Xinzha Lu, by Wuzhen Lu 356, .
Dec 18: Vegan Christmas!
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Join the Vegans of Shanghai for a festive plant-based Christmas feast. Expect goulash soup, canapes, vegan pork chops with black vinegar sauce and zucchini plus spiced pears with red wine to finish. Alcoholic beverages and mocktails are also available.
Dec 18, 7pm; RMB299. Bohemia Original Beer Restaurant, 191 Hengshan Lu, by Gaoan Lu 191, .
Dec 19: Bingo Night Fever Christmas Edition
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Bingo at Mr & Mrs Bund is always a special event, but theyre going all out for the Christmas edition. Feel the joy and warmth as you indulge in French comfort food and compete for an amazing lineup of gifts. Theres Marshall headphones, Dom Perignon champagne, a Nespresso coffee machine, a Polaroid camera, iPhone 11, Niu scooter and more. Order two late-night menus from RMB240 each and receive two game boards.
Dec 19, 11pm; from RMB240. Mr & Mrs Bund, 6F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 186, .
Until Dec 22: Pop-Up Christmas Cocktail Bar
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Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, and Kerry On present a pop-up Christmas cocktail bar themed Miracle in 1515 from December 7-22. Step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy home-made eggnog, hot chocolate, spiced mules and unique creations like Santas Stash and the Tipsy Snowman. If you get hungry, make sure to check out their delicious bar snacks.
Until Dec 22, 5pm-1am. 1515 West Chophouse and Bar, 4/F, Shangri-La Hotel, 1218 Yanan Zhong Lu, by Tongren Lu 1218, , .
Until Dec 22: Jingan Christkindlmarkt
Flyer courtesy of Zeitgeist Bavarian Eatery & Bar
If it werent for mulled wine and Christmas markets, wed never leave the house. Thankfully, the traditional German Christkindlmarkt is back in Shanghai for a full 17 days. Follow the scent of baked apples, chestnuts, gingerbread, mulled wine, rum punch and more. Youll find those festive treats along with handicrafts and gifts in beautifully decorated wooden stalls. For the small and big kids, Santa will come by on the weekends to grant wishes! Honestly, theres no better way to experience some good Old World wintertime charm.
Until Dec 22, noon-9pm weekends, 4-9pm weekdays; RMB50 presale, RMB60 door both incl. mulled wine. Zeitgeist Bavarian Eatery & Bar, 537 Haifang Lu, by Xikang Lu 537, .
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