The wind and rain have gone away, and the power has been turned back on. You could say the party is LIT.
THURSDAY
Lucy Wang @ The Parrot
Lucy Wang is here to blow your Thursday socks off with a selection of Disco House and funk.
When: August 15 (Thursday)
Where: The Parrot
Address: #7 Donghu Lu
Girl's Night Out
Full Moon Party
At their monthly event to celebrate the full moon, Cyclo offer casual drinks deals plus body gems and makeup.
When: August 15 (Thursday)
Where: Cyclo
Address: #158 Julu Lu
Cocktail Night @ JustCool
Become Wechat friends with JustCool Bar to take advantage of their buy one get one free deal on cocktails, only on Thursdays.
When: Every Thursday
Where: Just Cool Bar
Address: B1, #432 Dingxi Lu
Trivia Night
Let's get quizzical! Thursday night at TY7 bar calls for blood, sweat, and beers as you battle it out in teams to be the trivia champion. Each team 3-4 players with a minimum one drink each.
When: Every Thursday (Opens 6:30 p.m. / Starts 7 p.m.)
Where: TY7 Bar
Address: #35 Shaoxing Lu, Near Shanxi Xi Lu
Blue Thursday
Jeff Chong returns to the decks for another night in Celia.
When: Every Thursday
Where: Celia
Address: #298 Xingfu Lu, near Pingqu Lu
How much: 50 RMB (incl.1 drink)
Thursdays @ Space Plus
Party in Pudong every Thursday at Space Plus from 10 pm and into the wee hours.
When: Every Thursday
Where: Space Plus
Address: #1833 Binjiang Da Dao
How Much: Free
Throwback Thursdays
All Night Happy Hour @ Little Creatures
Little Creatures offer an all night happy hour every Thursday, with RMB 30 beers and RMB 25 for glasses of house wine!
Address: 158 Julu Lu, near Ruijin Yi Lu
Tel: 021 6315 0960
FRIDAY
SHAKE: Can You Feel It: The Jacksons Tribute
TGIF @ Curfew
Thank. God. It's. Friday! Curfew have DJ Gerald T playing Hip Pop favorites and House music to get all you party people ready for the weekend!
When: August 16 (Friday (9p.m.)
Where: Shake
Address: #1 Fen Yang Lu
90s Alt- Rock Concert
Relive those 90s alt-rock anthems that still give you the emo kid feels with the Pearl's 90s alt-rock concert this Friday
When: August 16 (Friday)
Where: The Pearl
Address: #471 Zhapa Lu
Riva Starr @ Bar Rouge
Bar Rouge Shanghai presents DJ / Producer Riva Starr for a DJ set of tirelessly fresh and contagious tunes that will keep you moving to body-rocking rhythms all night long.Address: 7F, Bund 18, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (Near Nanjing Dong Lu)How Much: Early Bird 100 RMB/ Presale 200 RMB/ Door 300 RMBNat Alexander, Nmlss, MHP Provoda, and Shanghai Ultra will each wrestle the controls from each other whilst grinning manically as they crash through Elevator's new dancefloor. This celebration is expected to be a popular night, so arrive early for the year's most essential techno event.Address: B1/F #265 Nandan Dong Lu, near Caoxi LuHow Much: 50 RMB before 11p.m./ 80 RMB after3ntry Official Opening with Roller DiscoRoll with the DJ'S at 3ntry's roller disco this Friday with tickets starting at 50 RMB, plus 20 RMB roller skate rent. Let's roll!When: August 16 (Friday (10 p.m.)How Much: Online 50 RMB (incl. 2 drinks)/ Door100 RMB (incl. 2 drinks) plus 20 RMB roller skate rentIt's mid-August, hot and sticky, so time to take your music with a pinch of chill downtempo. Dada invites DJ's Venus, Arno D & Johannes, and Rafa Paella to lay on the mellow vibes, dancing and incense.Address: #115 Xingfu Lu, near Fahuazhen LuLet the good times roll with the Parrot's Disco House offerings, plus rare Friday half price drinks from 9 to 11 p.m.
When: August 16 (Friday)
Where: The Parrot
Address: #7 Donghu Lu
Friday @ Celia
Its Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday. Luckily Celia have got the formula right with Terence C, Chewie and Neho on the decks.
When: August 16 (Friday)
Where: Celia
Address: #298 Xingfu Lu
B*TCH Night
Arrange your schedules accordingly because every Friday at Pierogi Ladies you can BOGOF on their two signature cocktails. Take a friend or double up on your drinks like the boss b*tch we know you are.
When: Every Friday
Where: Pierogi Ladies 2.0
Address: #8, 283 Jiaozhou Lu
Tequila @ TY7
Lick, drink and squint with TY7 Bar's deals on Tequila to start off your weekend. It's 15 RMB for one tequila, but its more fun when you share, so there's also the special price of 90 RMB for 6 shots.
When: Every Friday (7- 10p.m.)
Where: TY7 Bar
Address: #35 Shaoxing Lu, Near Shanxi Xi Lu
SATURDAY
Summer Splash presents another edition of their pool party line-up, this time with a 'white party' meets pool party twist. There will be DJs, raffles, BBQ, beer pong, yoga,salsa, shisha, zumba, and even a twerking competition! When: August 17 (Saturday (1- 8 p.m.)Where: G-Luxe Hongqiao Shanghai By Gloria (Note venue change)Address: #1358 Hu Qing Ping Gong Lu, Qingpu DistrictHow Much: Presale 200 RMB/ Normal 250 RMB/ Door 300 RMB (all tickets incl. 2 drinks)
Miami Nights 80s Costume Party
Don those neon leg warmers, perm your hair and dig out the matching shell suit, The Parrot is holding an 80s costume party this Friday! Expect generous helpings of Madonna, Bowie and Jacko at this 'Miami Nights' bash.
When: August 17 (Saturday)
Where: The Parrot
Address: #7 Donghu Lu
Woodstock Celebration
This Saturday Cafe des Stagiaires are holding a unique tribute to Woodstock to mark the 50 year anniversary of the iconic Festival. Let your hair down and feel the hippy love.
When: August 17 (Saturday)
Where: Cafe des Stagiaires
Address: #158 Julu Lu
Daya Denise Birthday Concert
International songstress and Shanghai's very own Daya Denise will reinterpret the legendary music of Billy Holiday and Nina Simone in her special birthday concert, paying tribute to the timeless classics from these women of the jazz world. Jasmine Chen of Crazy Rich Asians fame will also join her on stage!
When: August 17 (Saturday)
Where: The Pearl
Address: #471 Zhapa Lu
Tacolicious Birthday Celebration
The man behind the double layered tacos is celebrating his birthday and everyone is invited! There's special offers on the chef's faves, plus a free shot waiting for everyone wearing orange, to celebrate Chef Thij's Dutch heritage.
When: August 17 (Saturday 6 p.m.)
Where: Tacolicious
Address: #1 Yueyang Lu
Saturday @ Celia
Celia is the place for your Saturday night groove, and this weekend is no different, featuring the likes of Pigeon, Jode and Cice.
When: August 17 (Saturday)
Where: Celia
Address: #298 Xingfu Lu
POPASUDA welcomes summer with another instalment of wicked sounds from around the world. Skinny Brown hits the decks for an epic 8 hour set with stacks of music spanning genres and continents, all built for the dancehall. Expect Ugandan techno, custom cut reggae and dancehall, the newest GQOM sounds out of Durban South Africa, and tons of bassed up remixes from Brazil to Botswana.
When: August 17 (Friday)
Where: Dada
Address: #115 Xingfu Lu, near Fahuazhen Lu
How Much: Free Entry
Prison Themed Inmate PartyIf a questionable 『prison themed』 evening filled with hardcore hits sounds like your ideal Saturday night, you're in luck as Lofas are holding just that this weekend. Free entry for those dressed as inmates.When: August 17 (Saturday (9 p.m.)Address: B1-09, #230 Ruiping Lu, near Kaibin LuHow much: Presale 80 RMB/ Door 100 RMB (Incl. 1 Special Cocktail)Love Bang: Shanghai Ghost Hunting SquadCeezy, the paranormal activity director of the Shanghai Zoo, ELF from the Unsolved Mysteries Task Force, the fascinating young Detective Jianz, and the mysterious colonel Heatwolves will gather to bring you Wraith-Hop, Phantasmagoric Funk, Leisure-Goth , Shadow-House, and Ghost-Punk to explore those ghostly corners ofyour mind. Enter at your own risk.When: August 17 (Saturday (10 p.m.)Address: B1/F #265 Nandan Dong Lu, near Caoxi LuHow Much: 50 RMB before 11p.m./ 80 RMB afterTie Up & SM 2 Years AnniversaryCalling on all of Shanghai's kinky boys and girls. Ready to explore one of your darkest fantasies? 3NTRY in cooperation with Deeper Joy presents a night of dark techno, ropes, leather and BDSM celebration for their 2 year anniversary.When: August 17 (Saturday (6 p.m. – 5 a.m.)How Much: Online 60 RMB (just ticket)/ Door 100 RMB (incl. 2 drinks)Drag King Party & Competition Vol IIThe party celebrating the Drag Kings of Shanghai is back again, its 2nd edition presented by Roxie and ShanghaiLGBT! To compete on the catwalk for the coveted title, register onsite by 22:30, or simply vote for your favourite, and enjoy performances from Shanghai's very own drag kings, with sounds courtesy of DJ Alynaa and DJ Iku-IKu.When: August 17 (Saturday (9 p.m.- 2 a.m.)Address: 2/F, 359 Kang Ding LuHow Much: 60 RMB (incl. 1 shot & vote)Cormier vs Miocic
Sunset Mansion Garden Party
From Shanghai Meets line-up of sophisticated soirées comes their sunset mansion garden party, set in a beautiful classical style mansion in the former French concession. There will be a BBQ, music and sunset chills.When: August 18 (4-8 p.m.)Sunday Madness @ Celia
Did someone say madness? On a school night?! That's right, Celia will keep you partying into the wee hours this Sunday.
When: August 18 (Sunday)
Where: Celia
Address: #298 Xingfu Lu
Sunday @ The Parrot
End the week right at the Parrot with funk, disco and house to see you through the night.
When: August 18 (Sunday)
Where: The Parrot
Address: #7 Donghu Lu
Pool Party
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