SmSh Territory » AmCham 4th of July Celebration

AmCham is throwing an Independence Day party for the whole family at 5-star resort, Le Meridien She Shan Shanghai. Games, prizes, food, drink, live music and more. Full event details right here. Runs 2:00pm to 9:00pm. Address: 1288 Linyin Xin Road, Sheshan National Tourism Resort, Songjiang District. RSVP at the link.

Anar » China's 1st Ever 'Mic Park'

Peep China's next shit. Mic Park sees Ne Zha (Ghostface opener), China 2008 DMC Champion DJ Cavia,Jado, RPS, and a whole host of other local talent. China's answer to Lyracist Lounge. Cover: 30rmb. Starts 10pm.

The Shelter » Siesta Loca

DnB Phreak Siesta hosts a birthday bash for herself with a boat-load of DJ loveliness: Carl Lorimer et al. Breaks, techno, house, DnB and more. Starts 10pm. Cover: 30rmb.

Yuyintang » Indie Live Vol.16

Music webber www.indiechina.com hosts a showcase of up-and-coming indie/shoegaze/no wave bands. Should be a good one for future rock: Booji, Torte Bus, Duck Fight Goose, Pentatonic, Self Party, and guests Grace Before Meals. Cover: 50rmb. Starts 9pm.

Lounge18 » Natural Rythms: Inland Knights

A Lounge18 monthly, Natural Rhythms returns with Paul Cayrol joined by the Inland Knights crew. Happy house electro from this duo from Drop Music. Cover: 100rmb. Starts 9:30pm. "

Sin » Erotica

Sin celebrates wanton eroticisms un unabashed sexiness with "Erotica": live international performances include the sensual Chanel from St Tropez Papagayo, the world-famous Abi from Israel and Violin Angels from Beijing. Steamy. Cover: 100rmb.

Club DKD » DJ Elnomo

Bananas alum el nomo goes solo at DKD, providing saucy hip hop to their open bar deal: 80rmb for gals, 120rmb for guys. All you can drink all night long. Music is hip hop and RnB and mashups and stuff. Starts 10pm.

I Love Shanghai » White Trash July 4 Bash

This is their third annual White Trash July 4th and they’ve perfected the formula: lots of costumes, add alcohol to taste. Expect the rabid chanting of USA! USA! interspersed with the suggestions to CHUG, CHUG. 100rmb all you can drink from 10pm – 2am.

Sasha's » 4th of July BBQ

Sasha's and Zapata's are combining both of their outdoor patios for one very large Fourth of July BBQ. Celebrate in the Old America with American BBQ and unlimited Stella draft (Really? no Bud? no Coors?) for 180rmb or celebrate in the New America with Mexican BBQ and unlimited Corona and frozen margaritas for 150rmb. Alternately, show off your tolerance and vision for a better, more egalitarian America and pony up 300rmb for entry to both. 3-10pm.

Barbie Cafe » Barbie Store - July 4th Barbie-que

The Barbie Cafe hosts an Independence Day Barbie-que: Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, All-American Burgers, Juicy Grilled Hotdogs and more. 85rmb per person (minimum 2 people), 45rmb for kids.

Boxing Cat Brewery (Fuxing Lu) » Shanghaiist's 4th of July Celebration

The Shanghaiist hosts their July 4 bash at the new Boxing Cat. BBQ, brews, live music, raffle action, and a drinking relay. Event runs from 12pm to 6pm. Cover is 50rmb (incl a drink).

Club G Plus » DJ Anderson Noise

Numba 26 on the Top 100 DJ list, Brazilian DJ Anderson Noise drops mad party nukes on the dancefloor at G Plus. Prepare for ultimate club mayhem with this techno supersta. Starts 10pm.

Malone's (Thumb Plaza) » Legends: USA

BBQ on the outside patio and deck. Steaks, sausages, ribs, and more. Cover band Jagged Edge does up the American classics with four sets of the Americana rock n roll, pop and soul. BBQ meats and sides start around 75rmb. Buckets Of four Buds are 100rmb. Starts 2pm.

Malone's (Tongren Lu) » Legends;USA

Full day of eating and drinking for the U, S, A at Malones on Tongren. Drinks specials, food specials, and a live band doing classic American covers. BBQ meats and sides start around 75rmb Buckets Of 4 Bud are 100rmb.

Club Love » Tribute to Michael Jackson

This Saturday night, Club Love pays tribute to the King of Pop. MJ Greatest Hits, Dance Shows, come sing and moonwalk in memory of the King of Pop.

From Sun, 05 until Aug 15

Origin » Fleeting Moment

Origin hosts a solo show by Shanghai-based photographer Tim Franco. Tim experiments with techniques that some would call arcane, manipulating light in bizarre and unusual ways, allowing for serendipity that cannot be reproduced by the cold calculation of a computer chip. Opening reception Sunday, July 5 at 7pm.

Danieli's » German Wine Dinner

As part of the German Food & Wine Festival happening in July, the St. Regis's Executive Chef, Jens Heier, will be cooking a six-course dinner at the hotel's premier restaurant, Danieli's. Wines come Bremer Ratskeller, the world's largest collection of fine German wines. 988 per person, plus 15% service charge. Reservations necessary.

Sin » DJ Jakki Degg (UK)

Sexy actress-cum-DJ-cum-sexy Jakki from the UK spins at Sin. Expect sexy. She was on the cover of such laudable publications like FHM and Maxim. This is her first time in Asia. So sexy. no cover

Sasha's » A Summer Blass

Sasha's is helping to celebrate Austalian winery Wolf Blass' 75th birthday by turning their beer garden into a beach, firing up the BBQ, and having secondary entertainment like fire dancers, live music, and a DJ. Primary entertainment: unlimited Red and Yellow label Wolf Blass. 7-9.30pm. Dress code: Red and Yellow. 175rmb entry.

Lounge18 » Soul Invaders

Lounge18 launches a new month: Soul Invaders. For this edition Paul Cayrol is joined by French DJ Jazzamar. Music is a hipnotic mix of nu soul and electro. free entrance

Bar Rouge » French Decadence Vol 2

J'accuse! French Decadence returns to Bar Rouge for another installment of willful Frenchiness. French tunes on the stereo with Madamoiselle Laura Ingalls & Monsier Clement Pony. No Cover till 12:30 with password: FRATERNITE' - EGALITE'- SENSUALITE!