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Over ten years of articles critiquing this city we live in, from activity lists to deeper culture reads.

All the Big Sports Events Happening in 2023

2023-08-09 - By SmSh

Mark your calendars sports fans. International sporting events are returning to Shanghai... Read more...
Hidden Gem Hiking: Mountain Cat Club Goes Off the Beaten Path

2023-07-11 - By Morgan Short

Community-minded outdoors club makes in-roads into Shanghai’s pristine surrounding regions… Read more...
[The Big List]: Sports Leagues and Clubs in Shanghai 2023

2023-06-30 - By SmSh

Get out there and get active in the city this summer... Read more...
Here’s What You Need to Know about the Dragon Boat Races This Year

2023-06-16 - By SmSh

It's Been Four Years After a four-year hiatus, the 2023 China Dragon Boat Open Tournament (Putuo Shanghai) , also known as The 19th Shanghai International Suzhou... Read more...
The Beginner’s Guide to Checking Out a Chinese Super League (CSL) Football Game in Shanghai

2023-05-24 - By Cameron Wilson

Everything you need to know about this Shanghai adventure hidden in plain sight... Read more...
Enter the Shaolin: Shanghai Cultural Center Now Teaching Kids and Adult Classes

2023-05-09 - By SmSh

Newly founded Shanghai Shaolin Cultural Center offers Shaolin culture, wisdom, health in Kungfu classes for all ages and levels... Read more...
Community-Minded Method MMA Teaches Lessons for the Mat and Beyond

2023-04-27 - By SmSh

The mixed martial arts gym is now accepting all levels of students for their MMA, BBJ, and striking classes... Read more...
We Took Superbike Lessons (!!!) with DB Racing

2023-03-27 - By Morgan Short

Look at this insane thing we did that you can do too... Read more...
More Than 100 Sporting Events to Return in 2023

2023-01-17 - By SmSh

The city government just released the calendar of larger international sports events via their official WeChat account, and it looks like several of the big ticket, larger international events will be returning in 2023. The biggest one on the... Read more...
Where (and When) to Watch the 2022 World Cup

2022-11-18 - By SmSh

A few recommendations of venues showing the matches... Read more...
[The Big List:] Sports Activities For Kids

2022-09-13 - By SmSh

A big roundup of sports classes and camps for active kids... Read more...
[The List]: Sports Leagues and Clubs in Shanghai 2022

2022-08-26 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Whether you're looking to meet new people or stay active through sport, here's a list of people who play ball in Shanghai. Read more...
[The Good Year]: Beginning Life Anew with Beginner Ballet

2022-03-08 - By Morgan Short

Pirouetting gloriously into a year of discovery and revelation Read more...
[The Big List]: Super Bowl LVI Screenings in Shanghai

2022-02-11 - By SmSh

A round-up of places playing the big game Read more...
[First Bite]: Cinderella Story, Lounge by Topgolf Opens in Huangpu

2021-09-23 - By Morgan Short

Mini Golf and More at Topgolf’s First China Expansion Read more...
[Brand Studio]: Fit Mind, Fit Body, Fit Fists: Training Yoseikan Budo in Shanghai

2021-09-04 - By Paul Lawrence

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Time for Tennis. 7 Places to Serve Your Aces

2021-04-09 - By Shirley Xu

Budget-friendly courts at your service. The game is on! Read more...
The Shanghai Rolex Masters Is Likely to Happen This Year

2021-03-12 - By SmSh

Things are looking bright for the biggest tennis tournament of Shanghai. Read more...
10 Places To Watch the Super Bowl in Shanghai

2021-02-07 - By SmSh

Beers? Check. Grub? Check. Big ass TV screens? Double-check. Read more...
UFC Fit's Gym Lands in China, but You'll Have to Visit the Pop-up for Now

2020-11-19 - By Beth Roulston

In case you're bored of yoga, HIIT, and cross fit, the latest branch in Shanghai’s ever-growing fitness tree is UFC Fit — or UFC Gym outside of China. A place that, despite connotations, is geared for regular joes as well as herculean cage... Read more...

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