Seisiún Shanghai is the city’s new monthly Irish Social starting Friday, August 4, for fans of Ireland’s famous musical sessions. There’ll be a drink deal, live music, and Guinness. They've partnered up with Irish Chamber member Butler & White with Guinness, at the Tavern Tianzifang, and Black Velvet Band, a two-piece spin-off from Shanghai’s long-standing Irish band Doctor Midnight, featuring Rory O’Neill (Cork, Ireland) and Richard Morris (Coventry, UK). They switch between mandolin, guitar, and accordion while singing stories of alcohol and romance from the Emerald Isle. Join them on August 4 (and the first Friday of each month thereafter) for the craic agus ceol. Free entry but table booking is advisable.