Here are the most happenin' community happenings this week and beyond, from the 2018 Shanghai Auto Show to the launch of the third edition of the Shanghai Literary Review which brings literary leaning mixers to a party at Lychee. Also, V Spot will be launching a reoccurring speed dating event and more.

*** If you've ever wanted to try speed dating with a wall of vibrators as a backdrop you're time has come! V Spot plans to host a speed dating game every Thursday night till the end of August. Meet other (kinky) singles. Starts at 8pm, free entry. Read more about V Spot "The Woman's Sex Shop" right here. Here's an event to mix and mingle and meet fellow designers and artsy types. An exhibition launch event of "Seven Deadly Sins" by Jinle with live art and drinks. 100rmb to enter, includes 2 drinks and 1 "snack cup." Runs from 6pm to 9pm. Event not found You know how those vegans love to party, Moka Bros hosting the launch for veganSTEP, a two week vegan challenges that gets you discounts on vegan dishes around town. You can bring your own container from 11-7pm, for 50% off on humus and select smoothies. The party runs from 11am-10pm. Free entry. Read more about veganSTEP right here. Cars, cars, cars. Cool cars. Car stuff. Electric vehicles is the theme of this year's annual Shanghai Auto Expo. More information at their website. The Shanghai Literary Review a book of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and art collected from all types of Shanghai city-dwellers is just about ready to launch its 3rd edition. To celebrate, there'll be a party at Lychee, with an hour of literary leaning mixers (bring your favorite book!) after that just mix and mingle from 8-10pm. There'll also be Numerology and Tarot Readings, first half hour free. Happy hour deal 88rmb on a drink and snack from 7-9pm and 68rmb for two glasses of rose proseco for ladies all night (no limit). There'll also be freshly printed copies of TSLR 3 for purchase for 100rmb. Free entry. * Oh yeah, and it's like French National Day or something, check out all celebrations on this weekend here.