August is coming to an end and the weather has been stormy to say the least. While there are plenty of indoor activities you can enjoy in Shanghai, not to mention a whole host of bars to watch the new season of the Premier League at, there are still plenty of reasons to get out and about this week. See below for our full list of picks.
Food and Drink
Tomatito's anniversary party
Help Tomatito celebrate its third anniversary with great vibes, strong cocktails and of course, its famous tapas. The team is offering a set menu of three drinks and five tapas or pinxtos for 150RMB, available from 6pm until late.
Tomatito Second Floor, Zhong Plaza, 99 Taixing Lu, near Wujiang Lu. Wed 23 Aug. 6pm. 150RMB.
Guest chef Marcelo Ballardin at WUJIE
WUJIE Shanghai the Bund invites guests to join them for an exclusive dinner from guest chef Chef Marcelo Ballardin of Belgium's OAK Restaurant, who will be joining hands with WUJIE’s Head Chef Ivan Xu to create an innovative vegetarian menu.
WUJIE Shanghai the Bund Fourth Floor, Bund 22, Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, near Xinyongan Lu. Thu 24-Fri 25 Aug, 6pm.
Music
Summer Sonic Shanghai
Major Japanese music festival Summer Sonic is set to launch a Shanghai spin-off event this summer. A fully-fledged Summer Sonic Shanghai has long been rumoured, but this is the first time they're attempting to do a proper festival in the city.
Shen Di Ecology Park 188, Lane 399, Shendi Dong Lu. Sat 26-Sun 27 Aug. 11am. From 680RMB.
Cigarettes After Sex
New York-based quartet led by Greg Gonzalez bring their slow-burn, brooding pop to Shanghai as part of a show to whet appetites for Concrete and Grass Festival 2017.
Modern Sky Lab Third floor, Ruihong Tiandi, 188 Ruihong Lu. Wed 23 Aug. 8pm. 220RMB; 180RMB (presale).
Sinjin Hawke + Zora Jones
Sinjin Hawke's experimental work with orchestral arrangements and choir manipulation has led to him collaborating with Kanye West, Frank Ocean and Just Blaze. Here, he's teaming up with intriguing producer Zora Jones for a full-on audiovisual assault on your senses.
ALL Second Floor, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Changle Lu. Fri 25 Aug. 10pm. 100RMB.
Roxie Two Year Anniversary Party
Check out drag and burlesque performances plus other surprises for Roxie's birthday.
Roxie Second Floor, 359 Kangding Lu, near Shaanxi Bei Lu. Sat 26 Aug. 8pm. Free.
Things to Do
The Pearl movie nights
Enjoy cinematic gems screened for absolutely free every Tuesday, with food deals. This week it's Edward Scissorhands.
The Pearl 471 Zhapu Lu, near Haining Lu. Tue 15 Aug. 8pm. Free.
Commune Market
Swing by this community artisanal market for hand-crafted creative wares and a mouthwatering selection of gourmet food and craft beer.
Zhang Yuan 99 (Taixing Square) 99 Taixing Lu, near Wujiang Lu. Sat 26 Aug-Sun 27 Aug. 11am. Free.
Chinese ink painting workshop at GoEast Language Center
GoEast Language Center hosts free Chinese ink painting workshops for people of all ages. Attendees will get to learn basic ink painting techniques as well as the philosophy which advise the art form.
GoEast Language Center 194-196 Zhengmin Lu, near Guoding Lu. Sun 27 Aug. 3pm. Free, booking required.
Slam Cinema
The best of the worst movies every Tuesday at Real Shanghai with a three drinks for 100RMB special, including beer wine and cocktails.The series kicks off this week with Peter Jackson's Meet the Feebles.
Real Shanghai 429 Yanan Xi Lu, near Zhenning Lu. Tue 22 Aug. 9pm. Free.
Art
Voice of Asia
This large elaborate group exhibition will present works of 22 artists from China, Korea, Japan, India, the Philippines and Indonesia, attempting to indicate the direction of Asian contemporary art and to stimulate discussion.
Arario Gallery West Bund 1F, Arario Gallery West Bund, 2879 Longteng Avenue. Until Sun 27 Aug.
Math Bass
Eighteen pieces of Los Angeles-based artist Math Bass will be exhibited in the museum, with her recent paintings and sculptures illustrating a visual space with unique symbols and colours.
Yuz Museum 35 Fenggu Lu, near Longteng Dadao. Until Sun 27 Aug.
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