Looks like it’s gonna be a rainy one Shanghai. But, hey, in these trying times, don't let your mood grow as dark as the sky. Here are some community events on for this weekend that might make things a bit brighter. We got a day of free work outs at Z&B, a yoga-brunch hybrid, a Green Initiatives' flea market, the Anken Life Summer Fest, and BULA at NakedHub. Read on for details.

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Z&B Gym Grand Opening

Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at Z&B Fitness (Golden Eagle Square)

The Z&B Gym has been open for sometime now, but this weekend they are hosting a Grand Opening Day to show off their new equipment and group classes. To celebrate there will be free work outs and activities running from 10am to 2pm on Saturday. In the morning, there will be a gym circuit where trainers can show participants how to properly use all equipment the including their brand new here or call 6149 1791.

Recycle for a Cause Flea Market

Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at Creater Space (Huashan Lu)

Green Initiatives hosts an event in their efforts to collect and sell gently used clothing, electronics and sportswear (no furniture) at the Recycle for a Cause Flea Market . All proceeds will go to support underfunded education in Kenya. In addition to the second-hand sale, there will be F&B vendors (an assortment of whole and vegan-friendly foods and cocktails), fair trade and handmade accessories, an origami workshop, henna tattoo and yoga classes. Costs 20rmb to enter, includes raffle ticket. Costs 80rmb for entry, raffle ticket, and one hour yoga class if you register ahead here.

Detox & Nourish: Yoga x Brunch

Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at July's Garden

This Saturday the 24, JoyEAT presents a yoga-brunch hybrid that will make any yogi weak in the knees. The event will include a 1 hour Hatha Yoga class taught by Kim Dunn followed up by four course brunch with a special “recovery" menu created by Pierre Jean Arpurt. Recovery food includes: either a shrimp salad or tuna tartare with avocado mouse, and eggs with spinach puree. Grapefruit infused water is also promised. Oh boy. Fun starts at 9am and the whole yoga-brunch will cost you 177rmb.

Saturday Boo Lah Lah by Naked Hub

Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at K11

On Saturday, BULA the fitness market by Naked Hub will have lots of indoor workouts to choose from. There will be yoga, dancing, and other fitness classes all mashed into a one day event. BULA has partnered with more than 80 venues around Shanghai and aims to make working out more accessible in an urban environment. A full day pass for the event (about 3 classes) costs 150rmb and 80rmb for a single class pass.

Anken Life: Summer Open Day

Sun, Jun 25, 2017 at Anken Life

This Sunday, Anken Life will be hosting a Summer Open Day from 10am to 5pm. The food and fitness festival has been moved indoors, due to the rain, but all workshops will go on as planned. In the morning session there will be a Crossfit bootcamp (10am), Aboro boxing (11am), Smoothie workshop (11am), and Becycle Spinning (12pm). There will also be food from different healthy vendors, and if you miss any of the workouts they'll repeat from 3pm to 5pm. There's 50rmb entrance fee, all workouts and workshops included.