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29 days ago

Where to Watch Super Bowl 2026 in Shanghai: The Big List

A round-up of places playing the big game.

30 days ago

Draco Malfoy Is Now a Lunar New Year Mascot. Sure, Why Not.

Move over zodiac horses—Draco Malfoy is having a moment. In the run-up to the Year of the Horse,...

30 days ago

Shanghai at the Movies: 8 Famous Film Scenes and What Those Places Look Like Now

Shanghai on screen: iconic movie scenes you can still spot around the city.

1 month ago

This Weekend’s Pop-Ups: Fashion, Food, and Zines

Editor's Note: This roundup comes from Martina, a new contributor who explores Shanghai through a...

1 month ago

[First Bite] Kirillitsa – Russian Fine Dining at the Bund City Hall

There aren't many Russian restaurants in Shanghai. Even fewer have survived more than a few...

1 month ago

Central Cee: Can’t Rush Greatness Tour in Shanghai - BUY TICKETS NOW!!!

UK rap doesn't come through Shanghai like this very often. Central Cee is touching down for two...

1 month ago

Panlong Tiandi: A "New Xintiandi" with Watertown Vibes, Out in Qingpu

People have been talking about Panlong Tiandi like it's the "new Xintiandi" out in Qingpu, so we...

1 month ago

[Bad Decisions]: I Paid 8,000 RMB for an Apartment Key That Didn’t Work

Shelling out 8,000 RMB for a dud apartment key—now that's a masterclass in bad decisions.

1 month ago

Don’t Stress the Holidays — BuddyDog’s CNY Care & Grooming Has Your Pet Covered

Keep your pet happy and stress‑free this CNYwith all‑around services from boarding and grooming...

1 month ago

Yu Garden Lantern Festival Is Back — And 2026 Is All About Horses

The Yu Garden Lantern Festival has become a yearly fixture in Shanghai's Chinese New Year...

1 month ago

This Kids Craft Is Getting Very Serious in China

At first, it looks almost too simple to be interesting: tiny plastic beads, a pegboard, and an...

1 month ago

Living In: Kangqiao – What's It Like Out There?

A brutally honest neighborhood guide, written by the people who actually live there.

1 month ago

Mac DeMarco in Shanghai — Two Nights, Two Moods, One Slacker Legend

Remember discovering Salad Daysor staying up all night on Spotify just chasing Mac DeMarco's...

1 month ago

The 2026 Essential Guide to Mental Wellbeing and Mental Health In Shanghai

An updated rundown of mental health resources in Shanghai — from key terms to clinics.

1 month ago

Luckin Takes Over a Former Starbucks and Tries Something New

Luckin has quietly taken over a former Starbucks at Lanhai International Plaza, opening a new...

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