Weekendist: Shanghaiist's Halloween Party tonight, and Halloween parties galore Saturday!
It's that time of year again! Halloween, our favorite excuse to dress up like an idiot and imbibe more than the recommended units, starts tonight! Kick off your Halloween by kicking it with us at Cargo JJ tonight, and make sure not to miss all the rockin' parties happening Saturday! And if that's still not enough, head over to our calendar for more.
FRIDAY
Shanghaiist Halloween Party!!! @ Cargo JJ
This year, we at Shanghaiist have teamed up with our friends over at BEAN to throw you an absolutely enormous Halloween bash at Cargo JJ! Tickets are 100RMB before 11:30, and 150RMB after, which gets you drinks all night long. Check out the details of the party here, including how you can win our costume prizes!
100RMB pre-11:30, 150RMB post-11:30 // 10pm-Late // Cargo JJ // 1123 Yan'an Zhong Lu, near Changde Lu (延安中路1123号, 近常德路)
Shanghai Expat 3rd Stampede Go-Karting @ Stampede Karting Need someone to do before Shanghaiist's Halloween Party? Why not pregame with some drunk go-kart driving! Get your adrenaline running with fast paced go-karts and frightening halloween surprises. Welcome shots will be provided, including goulish treats and prizes, so get those costumes on and go drunk racing! Cover 220RMB (200 in advance by calling 5258 5557*223 or e-mailing events@shanghaiexpat.com)
220RMB (200RMB preorder) // 8pm-11pm // Stampede Karting // Section C, Basement, 1288 Zhenguang Lu, near Meichuan Lu (真光路1288号C区地下室, 近梅川路)
SATURDAY
That's Shanghai Halloween Party: Heaven and Hell @ 1993
That's Shanghai's party is themed Heaven and Hell again this year, so make sure you show up in something lovely from the heaven's above or a fiery creature from down below Whatever you dress up as, be ready to drink because there will be free flow wine, champagne, beer and soft drinks!
150RMB at door, 100RMB preorder // 9:30pm-Late // 1993 // 611 Liyang Lu, by Haining Lu 溧阳路611号, 近海宁路
Heroes vs Villains Halloween Costume Party @ Dakota
French-Amercan bistro Dakota is throwing a Halloween party on Saturday, October 29. Dress up as your favorite villain or hero, and head over around 10pm. Party runs late, with musical assistance by two DJs.
No cover // 10pm-Late // Dakota // 38 Donghu Lu, near Xinle Lu (东湖路38号, 近新乐路)
The Chic Halloween Party @ Sugar
Break out the masks and tuxedos, Sugar is throwing a "Creepy Chic" Halloween party this year. There is no cover, and if you look fancy enough they'll hook you up with one free drink! They'll also have 3 lucky draws throughout the evening, while the speakers bump house and funk.
No cover // 10pm-Late // Sugar // Hong Fang Zi 6/F, 35 Shanxi Nan Lu,near Changle Lu (陕西南路35号6楼, 近长乐路)
TICT Halloween Warehouse Party
The Ice Cream Truck is bringing us another enormous warehouse party on Saturday night. 1500 sq meters, Acupuncture Records’ FunkStar,Shanghai DJs Jon, Trix, Mau Mau and The Uhhh, and visuals by Olivepixel. Starts around 10pm, goes all night.
100RMB // 10pm-Late // 601 Waima Lu near Zhuhangmatou Lu, Building 3, 3rd Floor (外马路601号3号楼3楼竹行码头街! 分)
SUNDAY
Halloween Kid's Brunch @ Dakota
Dakota is hosting a Halloween Kids Brunch! Kids 12 and under will receive a free spooktacular meal ( Bug Salad, Bat Bites, Jack-o-lantern Omelette and our housemade Halloween Cookies.) They request that you make reservations in advance. 5403 8906.
Call for reservations // 10am-5pm // Dakota // 38 Donghu Lu, near Xinle Lu (东湖路38号, 近新乐路)
Crystal Chamber Music: Simply Quartet @ M on the Bund
The Shanghai Chamber Music Lovers and the Atelier of Chamber Music bring classical music to M on the Bund this Sunday. Simply Quartet is made up of Shen Dan Feng, Sun Tong Tong, Lu Xiang, and He Si Hao. 75RMB (includes one drink), 20RMB students.
75RMB // 4pm-7pm // M on the Bund // Five on the Bund, 7/F, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (广东路20号, 外滩五号7楼, 近中山东一路)
