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- This Week's Tickets: Crazy Club Party elrow Is Back; 'Kinky Boots' and 'Cats' Continues
  
  Shanghai is slowing down a bit as we head into the heat of the summer. If you're trapped in the city for July, how about taking in a show? The nightclub goes to the circus, via Brazil, at next weekend's elrow party and we've also got your advance tickets to Shanghai's big ongoing musical theater events. Click through for details. Read on
- Where to Storm the Bastille / Celebrate French National Day in Shanghai
  
  Allons enfants de la party! Eh? Ho hoo. Get it? Like the Marseilles. Has Le Baron used that yet? They can have it. Here's a list of a couple of places around town celebrating Bastille Day, the day Napoleon Bonaparte won the battle of Waterloo. Don't get too drunk; you need to be clear-eyed for when France plays Croatia on Sunday. Vive la France! Read on
  
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- Spread The Bagel (and More Nanchang Stores) Shut For Government... Something
  
  Hot bagel news for you, a portion of Nanchang Lu just behind IAPM mall has been put behind blank, uninformative hoardings. Among the handful of shops that have been closed is Spread the Bagel. Reportedly, the government is going to be implementing some sort of "improvements" in the area; that particular block has seen quite a bit of construction work recently, as well as a permanent contingent of about 15 tebao security guards just sort of... standing around. It's not clear what those improvements will be, or how long they'll take, or if/when the places there will reopen. But the important thing is that bagels are still available for delivery on their website.
  
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- Reserve Your Mariah Carey Tickets NOW
  
  You know her. You KNOW you know her. Mariah Carey is coming to Shanghai on October 24 for a huge concert at Specters, just kidding, the Mercedes-Benz Area (but imagine!) and tickets for her show are now available for reservation. Read on
- Sacre Bleu! French Oysters Banned in China
  
  This weekend feels just a little bit more French than other weekends, doesn't it? We've got Bastille Day coming up tomorrow night, and then the French national team is heavily favored to take home the World Cup on Sunday. Here's an item then, to rain on the party a bit. Via publicly released government announcement, the PRC has banned French oyster imports since June. Which is... kind of a big deal for oyster eaters. A large amount of oysters in Shanghai restaurants are imported from France. No longer. Until some sort of bacteria situation can be cleared up. In your face, France! Interesting Bastille Day fact: The Marquis de Sade claimed to be the guy who incited the storming of the Bastille, thus setting off the French Revolution, by calling to the crowds from his prison window cell when he was incarcerated therein. Apparently, he created a "crude megaphone" using a "pissing tube" to yell at people from his cell. Not true, evidently, but very neat if it were.
- Velvet Underground Started a Moshpit Last Night
  
  John Cale, ex-vocalist, ex-bass, -viola and -keyboard player of the Velvet Underground, walked out onto the stage to whoops and hollers and the thundering intro to Waiting For The Man, and it was amazing. The band's 50th Anniversary Memorial Concert, which took place in an... unusual, let's say, venue, was simultaneously a shoddy, shoddy mess, and genuinely emotional, fantastic tribute to one of the most pioneering bands ever. It was a beautiful experience. Read on
- The World of Ghibli Exhibition is Full of Totoros, Whimsy and... Kind of Meh
  
  The World of Ghibli is the latest exhibition held at the Shanghai World Financial Center. Running from July 1 to October 7, it's the first time Mainland China gets to host an official Studio Ghibli event. Despite the absence of the studio's works in our cinemas since the early 90s, Studio Ghibli is still a household name here. Their official shop Donguri Republic made headlines when it opened in Shanghai around two years ago, but World of Ghibli arrives with much better timing: My Neighbor Totoro is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Read on
- Tim Horton's Discovers That China's a Thing, Announces 1500 Coffee Shops Opening in the Next 10 Years
  
  Burning up the Canadian expat WeChat groups late last night was news of Canada's most ardently revered and representative coffee chain entering the Chinese market. Tim Horton's is coming to China, reports The Guardian, announcing that they will be opening 1,500 coffee shops in the PRC over the next ten years. The chain – named after its founder, former professional ice hockey player and general bad-ass Tim Horton – is basically "Canada's brand" when it comes to coffee, donuts, time capsules of Canada in the 1970s, and places to pull over and use the bathroom at. Reps of the company, which is now owned by the Burger King corp., stated that the China market represents "an excellent growth opportunity". Yeah bud! You think? Timmy's! In China! What! Double-double and a French cruller please eh bud!
- Party Like It's 2010: M2 Is Back and Soft Opening Tonight
  
  Headline says it all, celebration generation. One of the biggest names in clubbing from back in the day ("back in the day" in Shanghai means anything over two years gone) is reopening again. M2 is assuming the space of something called "S2", which, evidently, wasn't very good. We don't have a lot of details on this new M2 — whether they'll be going the Top 100 DJ route they forged before or with something more low-key — we don't even know what it looks like yet — but we'll find out tonight. They're opening the doors and its no entry fee. Address details here.
- Community Chest
  
  By Sarah Boorboor
  
  TSLR Launch 3, Shanghai Auto Show 2018, and More Non-Football Related Events
  
  Here are the most happenin' community happenings this week and beyond, from the 2018 Shanghai Auto Show to the launch of the third edition of the Shanghai Literary Review which brings literary leaning mixers to a party at Lychee. Also, V Spot will be launching a reoccurring speed dating event and more. Read on
- Are You Looking for Staffing Solutions for Your Business in Shanghai? Introducing, the SmSh Recruitment Assistant.
  
  Greetings, Shanghai (and Greater China)-based small business managers and owners. SmartShanghai.com is trying to improve our jobs board platform, and to that end, we're rolling out a new service that might be useful should you be looking to fill staffing vacancies on your team. Introducing, the SmSh Recruitment Assistant, a new service from SmSh that more efficiently connects employers with the best candidates — simple as that. Read on
  
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- Five Questions with Stand-Up, Podcaster, Crank Texter Theo Von
  
  Louisiana comedian, social commentator, podcaster and prolific, profligate crank texter Theo Von is hitting Shanghai this weekend for two shows at Cages Bar & Sports on July 13 and Comedy UN on July 14. You might've caught him on Joe Rogan, on his Netflix special No Offense, or perhaps seen him on Why? With Hannibal Buress. He's worked on Inside Amy Schumer, and he does this thing where he texts random people and just sees where it goes. Turning it into a book! Plus, he hosts a regular podcast called This Last Week. We caught up with him to ask exactly five questions about universal truths, stray animals, podcasting without a clue, and the perversions of total strangers. Read on
- The Next Citywide Vegan Challenge is Here: VeganSTEP
  
  VeganSTEP is the latest challenge from Vegans of Shanghai, done in partnership with "sustainable lifestyle" NGO, ICARE by GoalBlue. The challenge is to ditch meat (and all animal products) for two weeks in order to cut your carbon footprint in half. This is the third citywide vegan challenge to date and is set to be the biggest with discounts from a bunch of vendors including: Maya, Happy Buddha, Lil' Laundry, Moka Bros, and more. It's free to join and starts July 18, registration's open now. Read on
- This Week's Tickets: Stand-Up Theo Von; MISA 9th Closes; 'Kinky Boots' Opens
  
  Some good stuff out there on SmartTicket.cn this week. Beat the heat! Get somewhere air-conditioned! Get pre-sale tickets to see a show! This week, American stand-up comic Theo Von is in town; Higher Brothers are playing Plugfest; J-Rock superstars RADWIMPS play a Shanghai show; and more. Click though for details. Read on
- The Queen, Mariah Carey to Grace Us with Her Presence in October; Tickets Coming Soon
  
  Wait, seriously. Stop everything and put on “Heartbreaker” right now. The diva to top all divas Mariah freakin’ Carey is coming to Shanghai. This pop legend was the soundtrack of the late '90s early 2000s with hits like “Fantasy”, “We Belong Together”, and “Always Be My Baby.” You get it, she’s Mariah Carey, she sweats gold. The show is set for October 24 at the Mercedes Benz Arena. All we have on tickets after the jump. Read on
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MISA 9th Closing Concert: Long Yu &...

Long Yu is a name you can't avoid in China's symphony music world. The artistic director and current chief conductor of both the China Philharmonic and the Shanghai Symph...

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Hans Christian Andersen - 'Life Is ...

Fans of H.C. Andersen, you've never seen classic tales told like this before. Directed by famed Danish street artists Steen Koerner and starring Nikolaj Lie Kass (who pla...

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TGIM - Buy-One-Get-One on All Mains

A great Monday night deal from Nordic favorite EQ. From 5pm every Monday, they're offering buy-one-get-one on all their main courses, with the purchase of a drink. Great ...

Dining | EQ (Yanping Lu)
Half Price Curry Tuesdays

Every Tuesday, modern Indian restaurant Bombay Bistro is offering up their curry mains at 50% off all night. Great deal. Enjoy your favorite butter chicken at half price!

Dining | Bombay Bistro (Found 158)

Spritz & Cicchetti Happy Hour

In addition to Funkadeli's daily happy hour, they have a Spritz & Cicchetti deal that runs every Tuesday from 5-9pm. Get six cicchetti (small bites) with three bottles of...

Nightlife | Funkadeli (Fumin Lu)

Movie Night - 'Kung Fu Hustle'

The Pearl's movie night returns with a screening of the kung fu comedy classic 'Kung Fu Hussle' up on the big screen. Axe Gang in all their larger than life glory. No ent...

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Cult Film Screening - 'Akira'

Masse screens a stone cold cult Japanese anime classic: 'Akira'. The best part: Free Soju shots everytime someone shouts "Tetsuoooo" in the film. Which is like 90 times...

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Come Correct Crew pres. Deezen

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Shanghai Auto Show 2018

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Community | SmSh Territory
Mocktail Galaxy: New Dimensions in ...

"What do you drink when you're not drinking right now? What if you don't drink at all and still love going out? (Especially for live music)." This Thursday, Colin Tait an...

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Critica Festival: 'Arts for People'

An "arts for the people" festival. CRITICA festival brings artists and art-enthusiasts together to discuss and expand the social impact of their work. Join masterclasses...

Arts, Community | M50 Art District

The Shanghai Literary Review: Launc...

The Shanghai Literary Review a book of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and art collected from all types of Shanghai city-dwellers is just about ready to launch its 3rd edit...

Community | Lychee
Beyond the Mask

Candor's putting on another original "Dark Circus" experience, taking you from the muggy heat of Shanghai to a spring night in Venice, Italy. Candor's dancers twist and t...

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Medusa

Qween diva Michael Cignarale and fluffer-in-motion Mau Mau get back together for an all-night set exploring the inner and outer depths of soul, hole, and hedonism. Joined...

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Barbarism Vol. 7

"The monthly club night for civilized barbarians." BARBARISM is an escape for those who work hard all week and need to experience rawness and real feelings. Expect new hi...

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Wine Time Rosé Rooftop Pool Party

Wine Time hosts its very First Edition of a Rosé Pool party on a rooftop venue in Jing'An district. "With this unstoppable heat, everyone can use a glass of fresh rosé ...

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MVP Rooftop Pool Party

MVP Events hosts you summer pool party every Sunday from 12pm to 6pm at Pudong Shangri-La. The event is on he terrace and poolside located on the 5th floor of the hote. L...

Nightlife | Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai

Summer Splash- Pool Party 2018

Nova Events and Earthman host an outdoor pool party - ‘Summer Splash 2018’ at the Shoushan Club. Guest DJs, Yingo Foods hosting a BBQ, and German beer from Brander U...

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- June 30, 2018
  
  Alter. Rooftop Party Seasonal Finale
  
  @ SmSh Territory
- June 30, 2018
  
  MVP I love 80's
  
  @ Unico
- July 22, 2018
  
  Jungle
  
  @ Bar Rouge
- June 23, 2018
  
  Alter. Pool Party
  
  @ SmSh Territory
- June 15, 2018
  
  DJ MK
  
  @ Bar Rouge
- May 31, 2018
  
  SUIS Jazz Evening
  
  @ Shanghai United International School (Gubei Secondary Campus)
- May 21, 2018
  
  WISS PYP Exhibition
  
  @ Western International School of Shanghai
- April 26, 2018
  
  SUIS Production of Zhuolu
  
  @ Shanghai United International School (Gubei Secondary Campus)
- April 20, 2018
  
  WISS International Day
  
  @ Western International School of Shanghai
- March 9, 2018
  
  SUIS Art Show @M50
  
  @ Shanghai United International School (Gubei Secondary Campus)