Pencil This In: What's coming up this week in Shanghai

By Benjamin Cohen

Don't wait until the 2010 Expo for your "Better City, Better Life." Shanghaiist's recommended events are here for you today.

Wednesday, April 23rd
If you haven't yet heard, the Shanghai Expat Wednesday Night Mixer is held Weekly on the 3rd floor of Malone's. Most drinks are 25rmb. This chance to meet new people and reconnect with old friends lasts from 9pm to midnight. 255 Tong Ren Rd, between Nanjing Rd and Beijing Rd.

Thursday, April 24th
Antidote at C's is an electronic music party. Dj's will spin drone pop, snap hop, spring melodies and hippie shit. Dress is Flowers, trees, plants and vegetables. The Party's from 9pm to Late. Free entry and 10rmb drinks. C's 685 Dingxi Rd between Fahuazhen and Yanan Xi Rd

Friday, April 25th
Galerie Artenoo will host a three-week long exhibition of works by Chinese artist Du Pu. The opening kicks off at 6pm. Building 9, Lane 949, Yanan Xi Lu Changning near Jiangsu Lu

Saturday, April 26th
URBN hotel hosts an eco design fair featuring a range of sustainable consumables. From 10am to 4pm. Rain date is May 3rd, call 51534600 for details. 183 Jiaozhou Lu near Beijing Xi Lu

Sunday, April 27th
iDancing Fantasy Spring Party at The Blues Room has dance teachers to help with salsa, belly dancing and pole dancing. The free event starts at 8pm and goes untill midnight. 146 Tongren Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu

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