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2 months ago

Belle and Sebastian Are Bringing 30 Years of Indie Melancholy to Shanghai

If you ever had a phase where you listened to sad indie music in your bedroom, overthought every...

2 months ago

System Hosting a 24-Hour Reading Session + Pop-Up Party on July 25-26

"Butterfly in the sky, I can go twice as high... take a look, it's in a book..."

2 months ago

The Shanghai Outdoor Pools Report 2026: Here's Where to Go Swimming

Hot town, summer in the city. Here's where to find Shanghai's best outdoor pools for a proper...

2 months ago

Hongqiao Airport Opens a Pet Lounge

Flying with your pet just got a little easier. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has opened...

2 months ago

Skateboarding Lands at Fotografiska Shanghai

Skateboarding has shaped far more than skate culture. What began on the streets of California in...

2 months ago

Shanghai's Best Chef’s Tables (and How Much They Cost)

A selection of spots for celebrations, dinners with visitors, or just exploring what some of the...

2 months ago

Wonder Dolls Is Making Doll Art Way More Serious Than You’d Expect

What is it?Duo Yun Xuan Art Museum is hosting Wonder Dolls 2026, a doll art biennale organized by...

2 months ago

[The List]: Chinese Chain Restos 2026

China’s biggest restaurant chains, from luxury dining to everyday eats.

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ROCKBUND and OKOK Breathe New Life into the Historical Capitol Theater

Wonder what it'd be like to watch ravenous rock and roll fans throw handfuls of cigarettes at...

2 months ago

Zhangyuan Finally Opens a Way Through — and Gives You a Reason to Walk It

If you've tried cutting through Zhangyuan anytime in the past few years, you probably hit a...

2 months ago

Women's Health Check Offers for Teachers This Summer

As final exams draw to a close and the summer break finally arrives, educators across the city...

2 months ago

LU1885 Cocktail Festival 2.0: 15+ Top Bars, One Epic Night, July 17

This summer, the most anticipated cocktail nights in Lujiazui begin at LU1885.

2 months ago

The Patient Who Came Back: Dale’s Recovery Journey with SinoUnited Health

Fourteen months after a life-threatening lymphoma diagnosis, Dale De Penning returned to...

2 months ago

Shanghai Museum’s Next Mega Exhibition Is Here, But Maybe Don’t Rush In Yet

What is it?If you survived Shanghai Museum's blockbuster Egypt exhibition, you already know what...

2 months ago

How Shanghai United Family Hospital Saved a 3-Year-Old's Hand in One Hour

When a 3-year-old’s hand was caught in a hotel revolving door in downtown Shanghai, every...

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