Fri
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- Chinese language school That's Mandarin hosts cultural activities for language and culture exchange -- this time around, the topic is on taichi. The organizers will have people there to demo taichi basics and talk about the benefits and history of the exercise. Light refreshments served. RSVP at events@thatsmandarin.com or call 6152 0017. 30rmb; runs 7-9pm.That's Mandarin 3/F, No 12, 273 Jiaozhou Lu, near Xinzha LuChinese language school That's Mandarin hosts cultural activities for language and culture exchange -- this time around, the topic is on taichi. The organizers will have people there to demo taichi basics and talk about the benefits and...That's Mandarin
Sat
22
- All-day rip training workshop (what's rip training, you say? Basically, getting ripped as hell from strength and stability exercises using a lever bar and resistance cord) from the folks over at 3HFIT. 3480rmb per person. Runs from 9am-6pm.3HFIT No. 2 Big Stair of Shanghai Stadium, 666 Tianyaoqiao Lu, near Zhongshan Nan Er LuAll-day rip training workshop (what's rip training, you say? Basically, getting ripped as hell from strength and stability exercises using a lever bar and resistance cord) from the folks over at 3HFIT. 3480rmb per person. Runs from...3HFIT
Sun
23
- 3HFIT is holding a "TRX Suspension Trainer" which involves using your own body weight in gravity and resistance exercises, leaving out the need to rely on large weight lifting machines. Apparently this is the technique used by all four branches of the military, as well as Major League Baseball and UFC fighters. 3480rmb per person. Runs from 9am-6pm.3HFIT No. 2 Big Stair of Shanghai Stadium, 666 Tianyaoqiao Lu, near Zhongshan Nan Er Lu3HFIT is holding a "TRX Suspension Trainer" which involves using your own body weight in gravity and resistance exercises, leaving out the need to rely on large weight lifting machines. Apparently this is the technique used by all four...3HFIT
Sat
29
- This workshop is for fitness and exercise instructors who want to learn ways of working in various exercise tools and equipment into workout routines. 1200rmb per person; runs from 9am-6pm.3HFIT No. 2 Big Stair of Shanghai Stadium, 666 Tianyaoqiao Lu, near Zhongshan Nan Er LuThis workshop is for fitness and exercise instructors who want to learn ways of working in various exercise tools and equipment into workout routines. 1200rmb per person; runs from 9am-6pm.3HFIT
Jul
06
- This basketball camp, for boys and girls aged 8-20, will be led by professional coaches as well as some players from the Shanghai Sharks. Both boarding and day camp options are available. For more info, visit www.ybdl.com.cn or email sean.crossover@gmail.com.SmSh Territory n/aThis basketball camp, for boys and girls aged 8-20, will be led by professional coaches as well as some players from the Shanghai Sharks. Both boarding and day camp options are available. For more info, visit www.ybdl.com.cn or email...SmSh Territory
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- nForce sports arena hosts a football league that meets up every Thursday for a football match. Anyone interested can join, whether it be an individual looking for a team or an already formed team. You can also just come by and use the facilities for training or regular exercise too. 100rmb per team per game. Runs from 7-9.30pm.Nforce Arena Warehouse 29, 2622 Jinqiao Lu, near Bitao LunForce sports arena hosts a football league that meets up every Thursday for a football match. Anyone interested can join, whether it be an individual looking for a team or an already formed team. You can also just come by and use the...Every Thu at Nforce Arena
Every week at Big E, a mini-golf-black-light-bar-laser-tag place in Pudong, couples get half priced golf from 7pm to midnight -- not half priced, but you can buy one ticket and if you're a couple, both people can play.Big E World Plaza, B2/F, 855 Pudong Nan Lu, near Dongchang LuEvery week at Big E, a mini-golf-black-light-bar-laser-tag place in Pudong, couples get half priced golf from 7pm to midnight -- not half priced, but you can buy one ticket and if you're a couple, both people can play.Every Sun at Big E
Over at the fitness center in the Portman hotel, a pro trainer holds workshops that focus on strength development; he'll help you utilize gymnastics rings, body weight, progressive stretch techniques and so on in order to help you build up that muscle mass. Email diegopappalardo@yahoo.it for mor info. 250rmb per session or 2000rmb for 10 sessions. Held every Thursday at 8pm and Sunday at 10am.Portman Ritz-Carlton Fitness Centre Portman Ritz-Carlton, 7/F, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Tongren LuOver at the fitness center in the Portman hotel, a pro trainer holds workshops that focus on strength development; he'll help you utilize gymnastics rings, body weight, progressive stretch techniques and so on in order to help you build up...Every Thu, Sun at Portman Ritz-Carlton Fitness Centre
June 23
British singer-songwriter Sarah Brightman embarks on a world tour in support of her eleventh studio album Dreamchaser. One of the best-selling classical singers will perform for one night only at the Shanghai Grand Stage.
June 21-22
The latest international comedian to be summoned to China at the behest of the Kung Fu Komedy Club is Jimmy Shubert, who played five seasons on the sitcome King of Queens.
Aug 15-18
Cirque du Soleil and the estate of Michael Jackson will bring this fusion of dance, visuals, music and fantasy to Shanghai for five shows in August.
Puxi Run is a women's-only running social that happens every Monday at 8pm. The ladies meet at Sprout Cafe in Eco Village, then run along the river and go back to the cafe to relax and socialize. Free to attend. More info at puxirun.wix.com/index.Eco Village 485 Fenglin Lu, near Zhong Shan Nan Er LuPuxi Run is a women's-only running social that happens every Monday at 8pm. The ladies meet at Sprout Cafe in Eco Village, then run along the river and go back to the cafe to relax and socialize. Free to attend. More info at...Every Mon at Eco VillageADVERTISEMENT
Basketball season starts on March 2. Teams must have from 7-15 players and each will play eight regular season games, plus practice games and all-star competitoins. Top four teams go into the playoffs. Fee is 5800rmb per team per season. For more info, see this: http://www.asas.com.cn/social/?page_id=258.Shanghai Jiaotong University 1954 Huashan Lu, near Guangyuan Xi LuBasketball season starts on March 2. Teams must have from 7-15 players and each will play eight regular season games, plus practice games and all-star competitoins. Top four teams go into the playoffs. Fee is 5800rmb per team per season....Daily until Jun 30 at Shanghai Jiaotong University
This basketball camp, for boys and girls aged 8-20, will be led by professional coaches as well as some players from the Shanghai Sharks. Both boarding and day camp options are available. Several sessions available. For more info, visit www.ybdl.com.cn or email sean.crossover@gmail.com.SmSh Territory n/aThis basketball camp, for boys and girls aged 8-20, will be led by professional coaches as well as some players from the Shanghai Sharks. Both boarding and day camp options are available. Several sessions available. For more info, visit...Daily until Aug 31 at SmSh Territory