20 Weekly Events in Shanghai Worth Checking Out

By That's Shanghai, July 24, 2023

Monday

Free Games @ Cages

Cages is making all games free each Monday when you purchase any food item. Head on down to play at either Jing’an or Huangpu locations.

Every Mon, from 11am-Late.

Cages Jing'an, 3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路.

Cages Huangpu, B1, 788 Zhongshan Nan Yi Lu, by Nanbei Gaojia 中山南一路788号B1楼，近南北高架路.

Quiz Night @ The Blarney Stone

It's quiz night at The Blarney Stone on Monday, with six rounds of fun, shots for each round winner, and a grand prize for the overall winner on the night. Part of a quiz season, there is also an RMB1,000 voucher up for grabs for the ultiamte champions.

It's also happy hour all night, and tacos and wings (5pcs) are just RMB20. So head along at 7pm for some brainiac craic!

Scan the QR on the poster above to sign up.

Every Mon, from 7pm; Free.

The Blarney Stone, 77 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Lu 永康路77号, 近襄阳路.

Monday Night Games @ Lounge by Topgolf

Every Monday, enjoy a whole night of gaming at Lounge by Topgolf for just one hour rental fee. What's not to love?

Every Mon, from 7pm.

Lounge by Topgolf, 2/F, Central Plaza, 227 Huangpi Bei Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 黄陂北路227号中区广场2楼,近南京西路.

Tuesday

Weekly Themed Quiz @ El Santo

There is a themed quiz at El Santo every Tuesday, with everything from Disney to Harry Potter to Sci-Fi to Sitcoms having been featured in the past... scan the QR above to enquire what this week's theme is.

Entry is absolutely free, and there will be great prizes on offer. If all that excitement is not enough for you, it is Taco Tuesday, with tacos – and Corona, and house wine, and frozen margaritas – all just RMB20!

The quiz starts at 7pm and is done by about 9.30pm, so everyone can all be fresh for work the next day.

These ones fill up fast though, so scan the QR on the poster above to reserve a spot.

Every Tue, 7pm; Free.

El Santo. B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路.

The Cotton Club Band @ Shake

Every Tuesday evening, the legendary Cotton Club Band host a night of blues and stories at Shake.

Every Tue, from 9.30pm; Free.

Shake, 3/F, 46 Maoming Nan Lu, by Jinxian Lu 茂名南路46号3楼, 近进贤路.

Karaoke Night @ Abbey Road

Tuesday night is Karaoke Night at Abbey Road. Head on down to bust out your inner Adele. All drinks are BOGO to help lubricate those vocal chords.

Every Tue, from 8pm; Free.

Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路.

Tuesday-Saturday

Brewers Live Music @ The BREW

Enjoy live music from the appropriately named Brewers at Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai's The BREW from 7.30pm every Tuesday to Saturday.

Every Tue-Sat, from 7.30pm.

The BREW, Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu 花木路1388号, 近芳甸路.

Wednesday

Quiz Night @ El Santo

Shanghai's longest running, the Wednesday Quiz Night at El Santo is absolutely free to enter and features 10 rounds covering everything from current events, geography, history, pop culture, music, film and more, with great prizes up for grabs.

If that wasn't enough, it is 50% off selected food until 10pm and 50% off selected drinks until 8pm.

This one gets fully booked each week, so scan the QR on the poster above to sign up now.

Every Wed, 7pm; Free Entry.

El Santo. B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路.

Milonga del Ayer @ Yugo Bar & Grill

A weekly gathering for people who dance tango or want to learn to dance tango from professional dancers.

Every Wed 7.30pm-Midnight; RMB80, includes one drink.

Yugo Bar & Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.

Ladies Night @ La Suite

La Suite Ladies Night is on every Wednesday, with the fairer sex enjoying complimentary drinks until midnight. For everyone else there are free canapes until 11pm. So roll on up ladies and enjoy the Suite-est midweek!

Every Wed, 9pm-Late.

La Suite, 1111 Wuding Lu, by Yanping Lu 武定路1111号, 近延平路.

Thursday

Pub Quiz @ El Santo

Head along to El Santo for their Thursday Quiz and enjoy 20% off food and RMB25 on Corona, house wine and basic spirits. This one always has loads of good prizes on off too!

Scan the QR on the poster above to reserve a spot.

Every Thu, 7.30pm; Free.

El Santo. B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路.

Quiz Night @ Abbey Road

Thursday night is Quiz Night at Abbey Road. Head on down for happy hour all night and the chance to win some great prizes.

Every Thu, 8pm; Free.

Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路.

Comedy Jam @ Yugo Bar & Grill

Thursdays are Comedy Open Mic Night at Yugo Bar & Grill. Expect a crowd, laughs, drinks and food from Yugo. Starts 8pm, scan the QR above to book your seat.

Every Thu, 8pm; Free.

Yugo Bar & Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.

Fuego Latino @ La Suite

Enjoy a hot, sizzling Fuego Latino party every Thursday at La Suite. Warm it up before the weekend and enjoy tasty cocktails all night long along with salsa moves!

Every Thu, 8pm-Late; RMB60, includes one drink.

La Suite, 1111 Wuding Lu, by Yanping Lu 武定路1111号, 近延平路.

Havana Night @ Havana Bar

Mojito, a classic cocktail that originated in Cuba, and one of the world's most popular cocktails, is a favourite summertime beverage worldwide. The mint and lime give it a cool, refreshing flavour, and the soda lightens it up with a fizzy crispness.

Meet with friends or your beloved one every Thursday at Havana Night to taste various mojitos with different colours and flavours, enjoy the magic view of Lujiazui and the Bund at Havana Bar on Floor 30 of Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai.

Every Thu, 9pm-Midnight.

Havana Bar, 30/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, Lujiazui Huan Lu 陆家嘴环路1288号上海凯宾斯基大酒店30楼.

Friday

Friday Sundowners @ The Bull & Claw

Summer in Shanghai means The Bull & Claw’s famous Friday night Sundowners.

Commencing at 6pm with live music in the relaxed garden environment, it is a perfect way to end the long working week with friends or colleagues.

And this year’s version is even better, with an extra hour of free flow (6pm-9pm) starting from just RMB158.

Bookings are essential so scan the QR on the poster above to reserve your spot.

Every Fri, 6-9pm; RMB158-198.

The Bull & Claw, 110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong 汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路.

Open Play List @ Yugo Bar & Grill

Following on from Yugo Bar & Grill's Friday night Quiz Night it is Open Play List, when guests get to choose the tunes. Think of it as a modern day jukebox!

Every Fri, from 10pm.

Yugo Bar & Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.

Friday Diskoteka @ Yugo Bar & Grill

It's Friday Diskoteka at Yugo Bar & Grill, with DJ Arya. Party starts at 10pm, with drink deals until midnight: house pours, wine and prosecco all RMB120 for three.

For table reservations call 130 2322 7256.

Every Fri, 10pm-Late; Free Entry.

Yugo Bar & Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.

Saturday

Let's Dance @ Yugo Bar & Grill

The Saturday night party at Yugo Bar & Grill is Let's Dance: Latin beats all the way with DJ Deepsy. Party starts at 10pm, with drink deals until midnight: buy-one-get-one Cuba Libre and Mohito.

Every Sat, 10pm-Late; Free Entry.

Yugo Bar & Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.