Holiday Parties: A very Shanghai Christmas to you
Okay, we’re such terrible poets that even Hallmark holiday cards won’t be including our works anytime soon. Bad rhyming aside, we do empathize: you’re still in Shanghai while most people you know have joined the mass expat exodus and taken off for far-flung lands. But that doesn’t mean you’re going to miss out on the holiday spirit. To help our readers get a fill of red and green cheer this year, we’ve highlighted some of the coolest Christmas parties happening around town. Go to one, or make appearances at all - there’s no excuse to be alone in Shanghai for the next few nights.
Pencil This In: December 14-18
Put down your eggnog! If you aren't already tired of Christmas parties, there's plenty more reasons to get out of the apartment this week. The Shanghai Chamber Music Festival is coming to a close, Shanghai Photographer Night is going for round dos, Exit Bar is saying farewell, and Cantina is throwing a birthday party with a lot of free alcohol.
Pencil This In: November 16 - 20
Tired of the same old same old every day? Then class it up this week by attending a clean energy workshop hosted by JUCCCE, a photography exhibition at Dada, and not just one, but two quiz nights held to raise money for charity.
Shanghai Photographer Night at Dada
Kicking off a new event idea that may very well turn into a monthly occurrence, Dada Bar is getting the word out about their ‘Shanghai Photographer Night’ on November 18th. The concept behind the event is an attempt to combine photography and music into one cohesive event. Rather than playing the uninspired, whiny music that is often found in art gallery exhibits, each photographer will him or herself select music to accompany their contribution, giving the entire experience a more consistent theme (or so goes Dada’s theory).
Weekendist: Artist Mao Yanyang, Djs at Dada, Alan Greig's solo choreography
Culture yourself during the day and dance away the night! This weekend has a line up of thoughtful speakers and exhibits, including photographer Thomas Fuesser and painter Mao Yanyang.

