When drafting our Weekendist for this week, we ended up taking off an event that sounded awesome, but had run into some trouble with the authorities: Bubba’s Fifth Annual Chili Cook-off. Apparently police, worried about public gatherings during the Expo had warned against the big event and Bubba's said they had agreed to postpone it. But just an hour ago, they emailed us to say they had found a new suitable venue for it just in time - it will now be held at Wings Sports Bar at the corner of Gubei Lu and Hongsong Dong Lu (古北路，红松东路). 25 teams will compete, two bands will rock out, and hundreds will be eating chili. More info here. more ›

It's only bl**dy Friday, and we all know that means - Weekendist! Every Friday we bring you the hottest picks of the coming weekend, and boy do we have some treats for you! This weekend is serving up contemporary art, free, yes that's FREE beer, a flea market, a chili cook off, urban art, gallery openings and a rooftop party. Also, running the course of the weekend is ‘SHcontemporary’ at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. Now in its 4th year...a must see. more ›