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2 months 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...

2 months ago

Why Live Pro-Wrestling Is Such a Good Night Out

I went to a live pro-wrestling show once, mostly out of curiosity. Loud crowd, zero expectations....

2 months ago

Inside Recasting the Past: Shanghai’s Exhibition of Chinese Bronze Art, Song to Qing

A Look at Song–Qing Dynasty Bronzes at Shanghai Museum East Branch explores 178 bronze...

3 months ago

The Louvre Comes to Shanghai for the First Time

The Louvre has brought over 300 pieces of Islamic art to Shanghai for the first time, covering...

3 months ago

Editor’s Picks: Live Music This Week (12.18-21)

Our weekly live music picks.

4 months ago

Shanghai Biennale Looks Insane This Year

The Shanghai Biennale is basically taking over everyone's feed right now, and the vibes are...

4 months ago

Katy Perry Kicks Off The 15th Anniversary Celebration of Mercedes-Benz Arena

China’s pre-eminent entertainment stage is turning fifteen, and it’s marking the occasion with a...

6 months ago

The Choir of Man in Shanghai: Sing, Drink & Dance On Stage

Singing drinking and dancing turn theatre into a party

6 months ago

[OFFBEAT] with Clover: Step Into the Kizil Caves in the Heart of Shanghai

From desert caves to digital walls.

6 months ago

12 Bands. 2 Nights: Indian Summer Underground Rock Festival Hits This Weekend

Two nights, twelve bands, zero excuses—Shanghai’s underground scene takes the stage this weekend.

6 months ago

Exploring One of China’s Great Grottoes in Shanghai

137 relics from Maijishan Grottoes land at Powerlong Museum.

7 months ago

Walk Through the Prado Without Leaving Shanghai

Classic European paintings, reimagined in VR.

7 months ago

Sony Pictures Turns 100 with a Movie Playground at Super Brand Mall

Sony transforms Super Brand Mall into a playful film studio—Oscar selfies, Ghostbusters, ball...

7 months ago

Swan Lake, but Not as You Know It -- Coming to Shanghai for 5 Nights Only

Ballet with bite—and no feathered headpieces.

8 months ago

3 New Live Music Venues: Cave, Sand Bar, Mosh Space

A metal‑rooted black‑box, a lo‑fi lounge and a Yangpu rock club just entered the chat.

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