Naomi Tudhope

Looks like this is the weekend to crack out your boogie shoes and hit the dance floor. There's only three weeks left of 2009 and it's never too early to start celebrating. So, beat the winter doldrums, grab yourself a hot chocolate, and check out what Shanghai is cooking... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Looking to spice up the holiday season? US-based Belly Dance Superstars, a troupe of 13 international dancers, are shaking their stuff in Shanghai from December 15-19 at the STA Theater. Apparently, it's like nothing you've ever seen before, with crazy costumes and music. [City Weekend]The UK is hosting a... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Shanghaiist lists all the live music performances you might want to check out from now until Sunday this week. For fun things that aren't live music, take a peek at our Pencil This In that's out every Monday! Thursday Richie Hawtin, also known as Plastikman, is back in Shanghai... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Feeling a bit lonely this winter? Now you can add a new addition to your life! Shanghai residents can adopt stray cats from the Botanic Gardens. Even better, they will desex them for you. Aww, how puurrfect. [Shanghai Daily] The second wave of H1N1 vaccines is now available for... continue reading on Shanghaiist

In light of World AIDS Day, the Shanghai health bureau has reported that from January to November 20, 886 people have been diagnosed as HIV positive, 392 people have become AIDS patients, and 25 people have died from AIDS. Unfortunately, these numbers represent an increase from last year, although 72%... continue reading on Shanghaiist