After three weeks of panel discussions, film screenings, art shows, sports events and parties, the curtains finally come down on ShanghaiPRIDE 2010. Apart from the odd cancellation of an event forced by the men in uniform, all other events associated with the festival have been allowed to be conducted safely and without harassment. That's reason to celebrate for ShanghaiPRIDE's team of about 100 organisers and volunteers (including yours truly), and that's what they'll be doing today at two events. more ›

With last weekend being as crazy as it was; Halloween parties, Pride parties, Party parties and Closing parties (or lack thereof), you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking that there couldn’t possibly be anything else left to do. Well luckily for you, there is! Here are our favourite picks for the weekend, but, if it’s not enough to satisfy your needs then head on over to our Midweek Music Preview and our calendar for even more top notch events in Shanghai. more ›

This weekend saw the opening of Shanghai’s very own Pride Festival; a fantastic evening by all accounts. The first of its kind in mainland China, and now in its second year, the festival aims to promote Diversity, Unity and Harmony. Promoting more acceptance of the LGBT community could not be more relevant given the recent spate of teen suicides that have plighted the US after several teens committed suicide after suffering anti-gay bullying (In memory of those teens, today is ‘Wear Something Purple’ day!). more ›

ShanghaiPRIDE commenced with a bang and, thankfully, not a bust. Mainland China's 1st Gay Pride event kicked-off yesterday with over 200 people cramming into Vargas Grill. Attendees of the inaugural event were a mix of gay, straight, local Chinese, expats, and a lovely drag queen named Anita. more ›

Amidst all the hubbub of an unmentionable anniversary, the LGBT community has been planning it’s own great leap forward. Shanghai has been chosen for Mainland China's first Gay Pride event - Shanghai Pride! more ›

Although June is the designated month of Gay Pride events all over the world, Shanghai will show its Pride this week by holding several events at Shanghai's own, one-of-a-kind gay dance club/bar/motel multiplex, PinkHome. All of the events are the result of much hard work by Shanghai's own, (and also) one-of-a-kind organization, Shanghai's LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) group. As for the events, there won't be a parade or hopefully any tear gas, curses, or... more ›