This weekend MESH is happening, and even if you have no idea what that is you should thank them for bringing us DIPLO! MESH stands for Music Exchange Social Hub and they're throwing a really neat two-day event designed to foster conversation between music industry leaders in China and the next generation of up-and-coming talent. You can find all the details over at their website. There's plenty more happening, so read on or check out our calendar for more! more ›

BEAN Shanghai, the international leadership organization with a passion for community service and volunteerism, is hosting their monthly networking night at Kuluska. Mingle with other BEAN members over drink specials and 15 RMB tapas, and find out about upcoming volunteer and social events. more ›

Steve Barker, a pioneering British alternative music DJ and active BBC regional radio broadcaster, usually spends his days rocking out Beijing. But tonight, he's gracing Shanghai with his presence by helping host a dub and reggae music festival at the Shelter. more ›

The reggae-loving Rastafarians of Jamaica be lookin at all this world financial crisis and thinkin "Babylon be fallin' down". Shanghai may have avoided the worst of the world's money problems… but it can't escape the Reggae sound as the city's Uprooted Sunshine Sound System celebrate its third birthday at The Shelter tonight. more ›

A few updates on the Shanghaiist Happy Hour at Sasha's this Thursday: more ›

Yeah yeah, we know. We're sick of the Olympics, too. But who can say no to the Boltman? more ›