The weekend is here! And with the work week coming to an end, it's time to break out your best sweaters and hit the city. Cocktails, clubs, celebrations, from patrons turning up drunk already to the club to good folks donating what they can at a clothes drive, there's something for everyone.
Thursday
Open Deck x Guest Bartender Shift Ian He
Alter's new XBar features guest bartender Ian He while it's open deck for the music selection; guest choose the jams. Bring vinyl, CDs, or your phone.
Vixens & Mixin'
Spirits Box Hannah Keirl is serving up cocktails. The menu features new twists on old classics and a boozy affogato dessert, all for 65rmb. Thursday from 9pm until late, when ladies can make the most of the BOGO Ladies Night.
Friday
Clothing Drive
The Rooster's weekend-long clothes drive is happy to take what you can give... with a free pint of Vedett as a reward.
Bling the Noi$e
C's Bar is hosting a Bling Night so you can rock your best jewels. The first 20 patrons at the door can earn themselves jewelry and the best look of the night wins a free bottle of 'meister. DJs CARBON, Faux Fighters and Gargoyle Girlfriend scratchin' boards all night.
Saturday
Side Hustle Pop-up
Tacolicious is hosting a pop-up for Side Hustle Brewing Company. Classic craft beers, such as Cabana Cream Blonde Ale and Summer Haze Tropical IPA, are the feature of the day (35rmb per glass). Grab a taco, grab a brew.
Techno Is A Woman Vol. 8
DJs MIIIA, Lina K, Seleni, Shoyok and Temple Rat bring a night of hard, heavy techno. The beats start at 11pm.
Sunday
SLOW - Grace Jones Edition
Time to take a look back at the eternal legacy that is GRACE JONES. SLOW donates a Sunday to the cultural icon, exploring the Jamaican artist's music, all mixed by Tina Turnatrick and The DayJobPeople. It's not only jams: expect food, vinyls, a barbershop pop-up, and even an in-club massage. Pretty sure they banned those in 2013. Wild!
SmartTIcket
Jazz Hotpot
The band Coincidence are performing their classic mix-styles of Jazz, Funk, R&B and POP at The Lincoln Center this weekend. Tickets are 180rmb presale, comes with a snack plate.
7th Anniversary Party
Hongkou's little theater that could, The Pearl, is celebrating their 7th anniversary with the biggest birthday bash yet. Burlesque dancers, aerial acts, vocalists, and a live performance from the Red Stars. Pre-sale tickets are 150rmb and 180rmb at the door.
Open Air Performance Season
Open Air Performance Season is still on a roll. This outdoor-stage autumn music celebration is packed with folk singers, Mongolian reggae, a mixed Cuban-Arabic band, punk rockers, jazz--fusion aficionados, and so much more. Day tickets are 280rmb presale over on SmartTicket. * Check out our Events section for many more things to do in Shanghai.
