“Seisiún 上海” is the city’s new monthly Irish Social 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 Friday, September 1 for the craic agus ceol, free entry but table booking advisable.