We've got lots in store for you this weekend, with Zombie Disco Squad kicking things off at Boom, then an exhilarating Prohibition Era party at Charlie's. The JUE Festival continues to bring the goods, while you can get a little shopping done at Kin's monthly Flea market. And if that's still not enough, head over to our calendar for more. more ›

We've got lots in store this weekend. Kicking things off is a Geisha event, bringing us French Decadence again. Then on Saturday, a little charity event, followed by the transformation of Mr. and Mrs. Bund to Bar Rouge, and an LGBT event. Topping the weekend off is a relaxing and educational walking tour around the French Concession! And if that's still not enough, head over to our calendar for more. more ›

Bar Rouge is shutting down for renovations after this weekend, so catch some big parties over there for the next few nights, or head over to Shelter's usual Back to the Classics, a reflective art exhibition Cold Comfort, and some fun fightin' for your average Sunday morning. And don't forget, Superbowl Sunday lands early Monday morning here for all you NFL fans! Read on for details on that and more, or head over to our calendar for more! more ›

It's getting to be that festive time, and Shanghai is ready to celebrate with Swing' Hai White Christmas at Mi Tierra and Winter Wonderland with that's Shanghai. If you're not a fan of holiday parties, there's plenty of other stuff to tide you over. On Saturday there are two great charity events happening - a food drive, and Gift of Life benefit at The Strip to help provide live-saving heart surgeries to children in need. Read on for details, or head over to our calendar for more. more ›

Right on the heels of their Kelis performance, Richbaby has got in another big international name: Grammy award winning British electronic house trio Dirty Vegas and there's no cover charge for the night! In other party news, I Love Shanghai's turns 6 and is doing so with a toga party while Bar Rouge is turning seventies on us tonight. A small reminder that Christchurch still needs your help--the Kiwi appeal ball is going on this Saturday and the last close-up performances in a box at the source bring JUE to an end. And if that's still not enough, head over to our calendar for more. more ›

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J. Whitmel Earley tells the truth about Bund vs French Concession art events. more ›

Rock is the name of the game this weekend, with King Khan & BBQ Show heading to our shores. Known as one of the wildest live acts to not have died from their coke habit yet, King Khan and Mark Sultan (BBQ Show) will be playing at Yuyintang on Friday night. If you're into loud funky garage rock and watching some guy trip on acid (or in case you like their music - featured on SmartShanghai), you know where to be. more ›

As we already brought to your attention, this weekend will see a host of bar re-openings and a delicious mix of live musical treats from Britpop to electronica. more ›

FYI: Bar Rouge is re-opening after its three-week-long renovation TONIGHT just in time for F1 afterparties. If that Bund establishment really isn't your thing - how about Windows Scoreboard? The grand re-opening is on Saturday and includes a free open bar from 9 to 11 followed by a late night happy hour. UPDATE: Actually, they're holding back on the opening. Windows Too will carry that deal in its place though! And if THAT doesn't please you... well, the new Rhumerie Bounty on Yongfu Lu (right on top of Shelter) should have opened by now. Go check that out. more ›

Lots to do this week! In case you missed it, we've already outlined several opportunities to get involved with Earth Hour celebrations as well as enjoy the last couple days of the JUE Festival. Now, for the other stuff: more ›

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Yet another jam-packed weekend hits Shanghai. In case you're looking for something to do that's not related to all the live music choices available this week, we present you with some sweet alternatives. Ranging from a wig party, to a pub crawl, to yet another new art exhibit, we're sure you'll find something to keep yourself occupied. more ›

So China has been named by Ask Men as the fourth horniest country in the world - thanks to the 5000 sex shops recently opened in Beijing, its status as largest producer of sex toys, and the fact that it has a SEXPO (which we're guessing they didn't visit - because, really, it was totally a boner killer). Most hilarious was its recommendations of horny places to visit in Shanghai - Bar Rouge, Zapata's and Windows. We think perhaps they're mistaking horny for white, old and sleazy. Yes, the difference is subtle, but we maintain that it's pretty solidly there. We could be wrong, but we're assuming Ask Men was thinking more along the lines of Austin Powers and less that chunky Brit with the wife and kids across the ocean. (Thanks @tuzhonghua!) more ›

Shanghaiist spotted John Cusack at Bar Rouge on Friday. Ensconced in the bathroom-sized VIP room on the club's terrace and guarded by a bevy of beefy bodyguards, Cusack was playing with his phone and appeared both tired and bored (who recommended BR anyway?). Doing the rounds of Shanghai nightspots, he was spotted at MAO the night before until the wee hours. more ›

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HAPPY DRINKING AND MERRY CHRISTMAS! more ›

With Christmas just around the corner, there are plenty of parties to attend, plus more wine tastings and other opportunities to get thoroughly blotto. Here's what Winopete has heard about so far: Nov 29 Oriented Happy Hour at MoCA art gallery in People's Park. Please visit www.oriented.com for details. Nov 29-Dec 1 Italian wine exhibition at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre (Tongren and Yan'an Roads) hosted by the Institiute of Fine Italian Wine. No other details... more ›

Shanghaiist has been feeling very French of late. After wondering when Paul was going to re-open and hanging out at Bar Rouge's "Excusez-moi" party... well, we had dinner in La Crêperie - Shanghai's new and so far only eatery devoted to crêpes from the Brittany region. more ›

Shanghaiist grudgingly attended the "Excusez Moi" launch party at Bar Rouge last night, a new monthly concept that brings "a unique sensual-chic experience to Shanghai’s nightlife scene." While we weren't exactly "swept away by a wave of sensuality," there were a couple of guys without shirts there. Oh yeah, and a girl in a bra! Naturally, we could hardly control ourselves at this "Red Hot" event with all our "deepest fantasies" come true. This was Shanghaiist's first time at Bar Rouge, but sadly, the best thing we have heard about it, the balcony and view of the Bund, was closed off that evening. Probably to protect the locals from raunchy foreigners. Luckily, we weren't roofied at all, and the women seemed to refrain from doing strange things with champagne bottles, despite the ad's encouragements. (Apologies for the blurriness in some pics, we're still figuring out our new camera!) more ›

The sad thing is that this will probably work. Someone finally found a way to out BonBon the folks at BonBon. On the positive side, all of the schemey types that you didn't want to meet, but have more than 100 RMB in their pockets, will probably be at Bar Rouge on Thursday night. Which means I should be safe to roam the rest of the city at will. more ›

For one reason or another, when it comes to nightlife, Shanghaiist has its reservations about the Bund. Sure, we do the promenade/requisite bar crawl when out-of-towners come to play but, at the end of the day, we’re just not sold on it. (Our aversion was further amplified upon recently discovering a Facebook group called “THE SHANGHAI ELITE” – yes, they’re so elite they need to shout their name wherever they go. The activities of this group – Shanghai American School repruhzent! – revolve around “wild, breathtaking, heart aching, crazy and absolutely WiCkEd and crazy SHIT”. Among the ELITE’s favourite clubs, according to a recent thread, are Bar Rouge and Attica. We rest our case.) more ›

Shanghai. It is all happening. Here's the proof: more ›

Back in late February, a 10 percent swoon in China’s equity market touched off a global sell off. Had you NOT listened to us and bought in on the dip, you’d be sitting pretty and swimming in coins like Scrooge McDuck. Yesterday, the Shanghai Composite Index crossed 4000 for the first time ever, a whopping 50 percent higher than where it stood at the end of that dreadful day just two months ago, and on the heels of a 160 percent gain last year. Sorry, we were dead wrong. Now we hear stories of people pawning their homes, cars, children to raise capital for the stock market. Very sensible indeed. more ›

Word on the street is Thailand had a little political shakedown this past week: Something about a Prime Minister being ousted and tanks rolling in the capital city. Kids these days … Not one to be out done, and perhaps to reclaim the spotlight, Shanghai (well, actually the order came from Beijing) stirred up a political tumult of its own, sans armored vehicles and AK-47s, but equally as CNN-worthy. more ›

Shanghaiist has a new favorite bar in town, and it’s great. It’s stylish yet unpretentious, has great cocktails, and a killer view. It’s ... Glamour Bar?!? Who knew! Adjoining old Shanghai chestnut M on the Bund, Glamour was once a nice place to chill while waiting for a table, but was easily outshone by the flashy upstarts elsewhere on the Bund. more ›

GigShanghai: A blues messianic, Recycled music, nose fetishes more ›

GigShanghai: West Virginia house, German metal and ass beer more ›