Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2025-04-20

Fotografiska General Entrance Ticket

This is a universal entrance ticket for Fotografiska which allows you to enjoy all exhibitions for the day. Tickets are for a...

Daily except Mon @ Fotografiska

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Beerkraze Craft Beer Festival

The Beerkraze Craft Beer Festival at Laowaijie offers a chance to sample a variety of craft beers from top breweries across...

April 19 @ Laowaijie

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Pentatonic, 21 Grams, An Corporation

Post-rock bands seem to only enrich with age and experience, and Beijing’s pentatonic is a prime example in that regard....

Today @ Yuyintang Park
Kiloglow Taste Series: Mola Oddity Orchestra x Billyrrom

Get ready for a genre-blurring night as Mola Oddity's art-rock weirdness collides with Billyrrom's slick city-pop funk! This...

Today @ VAS Livehouse

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A Night of Music from Adele and Ed Sheeran

The Pearl proudly presents "A Night of Music from Adele and Ed Sheeran", celebrating two of the best-selling studio album...

Today @ The Pearl

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The Pearl Presents: Welcome to The Greatest Show

The Pearl’s back with a brand new show, Welcome to the Greatest Show, an electrifying musical cabaret inspired by The Greatest...

Sundays until Apr 20 @ The Pearl

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[1 Day Trip: Haiwan Forest Park] Nature Walk and Kayaking With Your Pup

Join a pet-friendly day trip to Haiwan Forest Park in Shanghai, where participants and their pups can enjoy scenic hikes,...

Today @ Fengxian, Shanghai

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Enji Erkhem: Flowing Through Amber

Get ready for a night of soul-stirring jazz as Enji Erkhem, the Mongolian jazz sensation, returns to Shanghai with her band....

Today @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

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Z+ Festival 8 - Closing Concert

The Z+ Festival 8 - Closing Concert wraps up the season with a genre-defying mix of classics and bold reinterpretations....

Today @ Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall

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CEIBS MBA Student Reception Day

CEIBS is hosting an MBA Student Reception Day on Sunday, April 20 at their Shanghai campus, offering prospective MBA candidates...

Today @ CEIBS
City Chic Clothing Swap!

A casual clothes swap will take place on April 20th from 2 to 4pm at GT’s House (768 Changle Lu). Participants can bring...

Today @ GT's House · Gallery&Wine
Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic Day

Celebrate Easter with fun and family at the FCC Easter Hunt & Picnic on Sunday, April 20 from 12pm to 3pm at HQIS! Enjoy an...

Today @ Shanghai Hong Qiao International School
The Easter Brunch Buffet & Four Activities

Easter is around the corner, and this year Latina is turning the restaurant into a festive wonderland. On April 20 from 11am to...

Today @ Latina Brazilian Steakhouse
Easter Brunch | Sunshine x Eggs!

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a whimsical brunch that brings together food, painting, a scavenger hunt, and a magic...

Today @ Alla Torre
The Easter Brunch: Yummy Steak X Cute Easter Egg!

Easter celebrations kick off on April 20th from 11am to 4pm with a lively mix of grilled delights and playful adventure....

Today @ Latina Parrilla South American Steakhouse (Lin'gang)
The Easter Brunch: Yummy Steak X Cute Easter Egg!

Easter celebrations kick off on April 20th from 11am to 4pm with a lively mix of grilled delights and playful adventure....

Today @ Latina Parrilla South American Steakhouse (Bingo Plaza)
Easter Egg Hunt Brunch Buffet

On Sunday, April 20, from 11am to 2pm, CAGES hosts an Easter Egg Hunt Brunch featuring a hearty buffet, a traditional egg hunt,...

Today @ Cages (Jiangning Lu)
Cachet Easter Lunch Buffet

Cachet All Day Dining offers a seasonal Easter buffet at its modern Xintiandi location, inviting guests to enjoy the flavors of...

Today @ Cachet
Hop into Easter Joy at Pudong Shangri-La

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai invites families to celebrate Easter with a variety of seasonal offerings from April 14 to 21....

Daily until Apr 21 @ Pudong Shangri-La
Easter Brunch Special

Chez Jojo is serving a special Easter brunch on April 20, featuring a lamb loin fillet in parsley crust paired with a glass of...

Today @ Chez JOJO Wine & Garden
Easter Brunch With Chef Koen Vessies

Celebrate Easter Sunday at Tomatito with guest chef Koen Vessies, who’s bringing a lineup of seasonal tapas and festive fun....

Today @ Tomatito
UBC Sauder Leadership Series: Straight Talk on the Hard Stuff

Join UBC Sauder Dean Darren Dahl for Leadership: Straight Talk on the Hard Stuff, an insightful discussion on leadership...

Today @ The Portman Ritz-Carlton
Spring Fair 'Around The World' Theme at NAIS Pudong

NAIS Pudong is hosting a free Spring Fair on Saturday, April 20 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at their campus. The event, themed...

Today @ Nord Anglia International School (Pudong)

2025-04-22

Pahud's 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert in Shanghai

Celebrate 20 years of Emmanuel Pahud’s musical journey with Shanghai at this special anniversary concert. Joined by Berlin...

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 @ SHOAC

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2025-04-23

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Envy Eunonia China Tour 2025 - Shanghai

New Noise proudly presents the legendary Japanese band Envy on their 2025 China tour, showcasing their new album Eunoia. Known...

Fri, May 16, 2025 @ VAS Livehouse

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German School Shanghai Open Day

One of the world’s largest German School Abroad – recognised by the German Conference of the Ministers of Education, German...

Apr 23 & May 27 @ Deutsche Schule Shanghai (German School Shanghai)
Californication: A Tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers

Get ready for a night of high-energy rock as The Pearl’s Red Stars band brings the best of the Red Hot Chili Peppers to the...

Wed, Apr 23, 2025 @ The Pearl

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HQIS Open Day Series

HQIS invites prospective parents to experience the school firsthand during its upcoming Open Day sessions. Visitors will have...

From Apr 23 until Jun 5 @ Shanghai Hong Qiao International School

2025-04-24

Chicago the Musical

The longest-running American musical in Broadway history is coming to Shanghai. “Chicago” is a sultry, jazz-fueled tale of...

From Apr 24 until Apr 27 @ Poly Grand Theatre

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Katy Perry VS Dua Lipa Tribute Concert

The Pearl is turning up the pop factor with a night dedicated to two of the biggest chart-toppers—Katy Perry and Dua Lipa....

Mar 27, Apr 24 2024 @ The Pearl

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Rudolf Buchbinder Piano Recital

Legendary pianist Rudolf Buchbinder returns to Shanghai for a night of Beethoven, bringing over six decades of mastery to the...

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 @ SHOAC

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Violin Recital by Joshua Bell

American violin virtuoso Joshua Bell returns to the Shanghai Oriental Art Center for a night of musical brilliance, performing...

Thu, Jun 5, 2025 @ SHOAC

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BISS Puxi Open Days

British International School of Shanghai (BISS for short) is part of the Nord-Anglia global education network, along with their...

Apr 24 @ British International School Shanghai (Puxi)
Britannica Shanghai Open Days

Britannica Shanghai invites prospective families to its Spring Open Day! Located centrally in Shanghai, Britannica provides...

April 24th & May 29th @ Britannica International School

2025-04-25

Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

The Pearl is paying tribute to Imagine Dragons with their house band, Stars & Stripes, performing the band’s biggest hits along...

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 @ The Pearl

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LiveChinaMusic Presents Bursting at the Seams

Wiping its battered, bloodied heart on its sleeve, LiveChinaMusic’s latest offering is a pressure cooker ready to burst - a...

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 @ Specters
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard

Broadway meets a living legend—Sarah Brightman is making her China musical debut in Sunset Boulevard, bringing her iconic...

Daily until Apr 26 @ AIA Theatre

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Otyken Live in Shanghai

Otyken, Siberia’s most untamed and wild girl group, is bringing their electrifying performance to Shanghai. Known for their...

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 @ Bandai Namco Shanghai Base

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Nico and the Navigators Presents: The Whole Truth About Lies

The Whole Truth About Lies is a thought-provoking music theatre production that transforms the stage into a lie detector,...

on Apr 25 and Apr 26, 2025 @ Shanghai Concert Hall

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Silent Disco City Tour

1862 Fashion Art Center's Silent Disco electrifies Shanghai with its avant-garde fusion of street dance and City Walk, inviting...

From Apr 25 until May 25 @ KIC Plaza

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Contemporary Ballet: Wall

Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Ao Dingwen returns to the Shanghai International Dance Center Theater with The Wall, a...

on Apr 25 and Apr 26, 2025 @ International Dance Center

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Rafal Sarnecki Trio

The "Jazz Poland World Tour" hits Shanghai with a stellar lineup featuring Piotr Lemańczyk on bass, Adam Golicki on drums, and...

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

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Shanghai Auto Show 2025

As China’s automotive industry continues to expand on the global stage, the Shanghai Auto Show, with a 40-year history, is set...

From Apr 25 until May 2 @ National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC)

2025-04-26

Pearl Bizkit - Linkin Park VS. Limp Bizkit Tribute Concert

The Pearl is bringing the house down with Pearl Bizkit—a high-energy tribute concert dedicated to the Giants of Nu Metal, Limp...

Sat, Apr 26, 2025 @ The Pearl

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[1 Day Trip: Yuhang] Floral Symphony, Mt. Luniao's Azelea Paradise

Experience a breathtaking journey through Luniao Mountain as the landscape bursts into bloom with thousands of azaleas. This...

Sat, Apr 26, 2025 @ Hangzhou, Zhejiang

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Original Folk Dance Drama: Yingge

Catch the electrifying Yingge, a folk dance drama by Guangzhou Song and Dance Theatre, blending heroic moves with emotional...

Sat, Apr 26, 2025 @ Shanghai Culture Square

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Zeitgeist Easter Brunch

On April 19–20, Zeitgeist will host an Easter Brunch Buffet from 11am to 3pm, featuring a wide selection of savory dishes,...

Daily until Apr 20 @ Zeitgeist

2025-04-27

Canadian International School Kunshan Open Day

The Canadian International School Kunshan (CISK) will host its Open Days on April 27th. Parents and friends are invited to...

Sun, Apr 27, 2025 @ Canadian International School Kunshan
Katalin Kramarics Flute Concert – A Philharmonic Masters Series

Catch world-class flutist Katalin Kramarics, Principal Flute at the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, for an unforgettable...

Sun, Apr 27, 2025 @ Center Theatre

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2025-04-28

Hajime Sorayama: Light, Transparency, Reflection

The Nanzuka Art Institute in Shanghai is hosting a major retrospective of renowned Japanese artist Sorayama Hajime, known for...

Daily except Tue until Jun 15 @ Nanzuka Art Institute

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SinoUnited Health Checkup Deals - Up to 80% Off

SinoUnited Health is offering exclusive discounts for SmartShanghai readers on a variety of health services. Get a FotoFinder...

Daily @ SinoUnited Health

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Ox King - Poster

Silk Screen Print on heavy organic fine art paper. 5 colors.As part of our Zodiac series, the "Ox King" artwork offers more...

Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ PLUSMINUS

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X Show Hangzhou

Dive into the enchanting world of the "X Show" at Hangzhou's X Theater, where storytelling meets cutting-edge technology for an...

Wed-Sun @ X Land of Fantasy (Hangzhou)

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Hardcover Collection Book 2023

The Shanghairen hardcover collection book showcases 83+ artworks. This new collection book published in May 2023, which...

Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ The Shanghairen

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Flask - Shanghai Good Times

Food-grade stainless steel flask with unique design by too hao, coming with funnel. Available to choose from 2 engraving...

Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ {too hao}

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My Shanghai Bilingual Hardcover Childrens Book

My Shanghai takes you on a wanderlust-fueled adventure through the city, from the earliest sunrise until city lights begin to...

Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ My Shanghai

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Jiahui Health Acupuncture or Tui Na Massage with 90% Off

Jiahui Health, in close strategic collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, is an international-standard medical and...

Daily, by appointment @ Jiahui Health

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Jiahui Health Dental Packages Up to 50% off

Jiahui Health, in close strategic collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, is an international-standard medical and...

Daily, by appointment @ Jiahui Health

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Jiahui Health Exclusive Screening Packages - Up to 50% Off and More

Jiahui Health, in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, is offering exclusive discountsto SmartShanghai readers on...

Daily, by appointment @ Jiahui Health

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TSK Dental Care Package - Up to 90% off

TSK Dental, established in 2001, has grown to include ten high-quality clinics in Shanghai and Suzhou, offering advanced dental...

Daily @ TSK Dental

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BuddyDog Deals: Training, Boarding, and More

BuddyDog has amazing deals to keep your pets happy and healthy! Enjoy 1-on-1 daycare training with group socialization for just...

Daily @ BuddyDog Training & Boarding

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Savoring the Season’s Bounty at J Hotel Shanghai Tower

Huaiyang's finesse, Japanese cuisine, and Cantonese zest sway to the Mediterranean rhythm. Taste spring's pulse, cradle time's...

Daily until Jun 19 @ J Hotel Shanghai Tower
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Floatasian - Special Deals of Floating, Ice Bath, Sauna

Floatasian is a luxury floatation spa offering stress relief and relaxation. The tanks are all imported from Sweden, and...

Daily @ Floatasian Float Spa

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Les Misérables 40th Anniversary Concert

The legendary musical Les Misérables returns to Shanghai for the first time in 23 years with its 40th Anniversary Concert, a...

From Nov 4 until Dec 28 @ Grand Theatre

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Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

You can walk around the outside of the Jinmao Tower 340m above the streets below. Located on the 88th floor of one of...

Daily @ Jinmao Skywalk

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Six the Musical

"Six" is a high-energy pop musical that reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as a modern-day girl group, each singing her...

From May 21 until Jul 2 @ Majestic Theatre

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Huangpu River Cruises on Your Own Luxury Yacht

Book your own private yacht that seats up to 10 people for a one-hour cruise along Huangpu River. The fixed route of the cruise...

Daily @ Coal Harbour Yacht Club

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Herlarious Club Comedy Show

Herlarious Club, hosted by the sharp and sassy Li Ying, is a comedy haven that puts female comedians in the spotlight. With...

Daily until Apr 20 @ Soda Comedy Club

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Green Day Tribute Concert

Punk was popular, but never as popular as Green Day made it. They embraced all the concepts of the genre: short, rapid-fire...

Wed, Apr 30, 2025 @ The Pearl

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Erik Johansson: All We Have is Now by

Fotografiska Shanghai starts 2025 with All We Have is Now, a solo exhibition by Swedish artist Erik Johansson, opening January...

Daily except Mon until May 4 @ Fotografiska
Ian Badenhorst at SpicyComedy

Join Spicy Comedy for an unforgettable evening of laughter as Ian Badenhorst, one of Shanghai's comedy gems, takes the stage...

Apr 5, May 4 @ SpicyComedy

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Dialogues with Turner: Evoking the Sublime

MAP, in collaboration with Tate, is proud to present this exhibition, offering an in-depth exploration of the artistic world of...

Daily until May 10 @ MAP
Magical Night Candlelight Concert: Jay Chou, Mayday, and JJ Lin's Trio Performance

Immerse yourself in the magic of Shanghai's Ocean Candlelight Concert, where over 3,000 candles set the stage for a romantic...

Daily until Jun 1 @ Bridge 8

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Warrior Fit - Fat Burn Challenge!

Get ready to burn it out at 100 People, One Goal: Full-Body Burn! Led by Spanish Head Coach Julio YSK, this high-energy cardio...

May 10,2025 @ Yoseikan Cross Training

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Piano & Cello Candlelight Concert: Timeless Classics from Film and Popular Music

Enjoy a unique Candlelight Concert featuring Big Fish, As Wished, and Half-Moon Serenade, performed by the Youth Infinity...

Daily until Jun 1 @ Bridge 8

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ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

Era 2 – Spirit of Shanghai returns with a brand-new season, featuring an entirely fresh storyline and updated scenes. The...

Daily except Mon @ Shanghai Circus World

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Piano & Guzheng Candlelight Concert: Classics from Film, Television, and Chinese Elegance

Experience the harmonious blend of piano and guzheng in this extraordinary concert where Western classical and Eastern...

Daily until May 31 @ Bridge 8

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Piano & Ballet Candlelight Concert: Twilight, Game of Thrones, Castle in the Sky

Experience the harmony of music and dance in this unique piano and ballet performance. With a carefully curated program of...

Daily until Jun 1 @ Bridge 8

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Shanghai Changfeng Aquarium & Stingray Bay

Changfeng Aquarium is a National 4A Scenic Area, combines fun and education with a focus on marine conservation. Located 13...

Daily @ Changfeng Aquarium

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[Shanghai] Marty Friedman Live Drama Tour 2025

A global guitar legend, Marty Friedman made his mark on thrash metal with the iconic album Rust in Peace and became a household...

Thu, May 15, 2025 @ Bandai Namco Shanghai Base

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Peppa Pig World of Play One Day Pass

Peppa Pig World of Play (PPWOP) is an in-door play attraction designed for pre-school children under 7 years old. It has 10...

Daily @ Peppa Pig World of Play

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Chris Botti in Concert

Grammy-winning trumpet maestro Chris Botti is back in Shanghai for another night of smooth jazz and show-stopping performances....

Sat, May 24, 2025 @ SHOAC

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Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, The Next Generation

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake is making a long-awaited return to Shanghai, bringing back its groundbreaking all-male ensemble that...

From Aug 27 until Aug 31 @ Shanghai Culture Square

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Shanghai Madame Tussauds One-Day Pass

This is the chance to meet the superstar icons in your dreams, all at once. Located on the tenth floor of the New World...

Daily @ Madame Tussaud's

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Brazilian Waxing Trial by Strip

Strip is offering a special deal: 320rmb for your first Brazilian Wax trial which values 420rmb. Strip is a brand that provides...

Daily until Jun 20 @ Strip & Browhaus

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50% Off American HydraFacial Skincare

HydraFacial, the luxurious non-invasive skincare treatment loved by stars worldwide, has arrived in Shanghai! Available in over...

Daily @ JSquared

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Aesthetic Skin Spa Deal - Up to 60% Off!

SmartTicket has several exclusive deals at Aesthetic Skin Spa. This Hong Kong boutique skin spa specializes in high-tech...

Daily except Mon @ Aesthetic Skin Spa

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Stage Adaption: Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away

The stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning Spirited Away brings Hayao Miyazaki’s enchanting tale to life on stage....

From Jul 14 until Aug 10 @ Shanghai Culture Square

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Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center is an indoor amusement park focused on family activities, built with tens of thousands of LEGO...

Daily @ Legoland Discovery Center

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Beginner Mandarin Lessons Trial Only 9.9rmb

U Smarty Pants Studio offers a beginner and advanced Mandarin class both online and in person. The trial classes are available...

Daily @ U Smarty Pants Studio

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