Shanghai loves it's ladies, that's for sure. In this town, members of the fairer sex can drink every night for free so easily. The only real problem: there's too many options when you're looking to have a fun night out with the girls. So in this series, we hit up all the 'ladies only' specials around town to rate them. That way you'll know which are worth a sip, and which you ought to skip. more ›

All the things you'd want to do this Monday to Thursday in Shanghai. On the schedule this week: This week, talks from back pain experts, China environment experts and micro-finance experts. Plus, celebrate Mexican Independence Day and the start of Oktoberfest! more ›

Every Friday, Weekendist brings you our picks of the best of what's coming in the next three days. more ›

Brush up on your culture this week: Learn about the history of Hongkou district or Shanghai cabaret culture, catch a performance of Aida or King Lear, and drink and golf for charity- though not at the same time. more ›

Looks like this is the weekend to crack out your boogie shoes and hit the dance floor. There's only three weeks left of 2009 and it's never too early to start celebrating. So, beat the winter doldrums, grab yourself a hot chocolate, and check out what Shanghai is cooking up this wintry weekend. more ›

In our ongoing Threesday feature, Shanghaiist takes the time to count out three of....well, whatever catches our fancy that week. And this week it's for the ladies (and single men looking for action). We present you with three ladies nights to check out. 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 ›

You know where we’re going to be tomorrow, but if for some in explicable reason you don’t have a hankering for some Kelley Lee BBQ and rapturous Boxingcat brews, here are a few other options in town. We’re not including the AmCham bash because Sheshan isn’t quite “in town,” plus we think it’s just a tad criminal to spend 350 RMB (non-member price) for an American Independence Day bash in this wretched economy. more ›

This is probably not the most obvious collaboration but Zapata’s is hosting - for one special night only - the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC), with all proceeds going towards Shanghai Roots and Shoots. more ›

Sure, you could always just stay at home tonight, turn out your lights at exactly 8:30pm and then wait around an hour before you declare yourself a good environmental citizen and go back to your regular life - or you could recognize the whole movement for what it really is: a way to feel a part of something bigger than yourself with like-minded people... and an excuse to get drunk in the dark! So here's a couple places to chug a few in the name of Mother Gaia. more ›