French illusionist Eric Antoine comes to town, a charity flea market, Brawl on the Bund, an organic farm tour, the new and improved Geisha brunch and the Beijing Bicycle screening at Bikes & Friends. We've found six things for you to sink your teeth into this weekend.
Illusionist Eric Antoine ... Read More
Its a scientific fact that Asians don't sweat. But for those of us with proper homeostatic regulating mechanisms, the next few months are going to be sticky (Editor's Note: That's what she said.) It's already gotten to the point that I sweat through my undershirt even ... Read More
Trying to find a job in Shanghai? It can be pretty tough to navigate the job market in any foreign country. Here we've rounded up our top tips for networking and finding a job in this town.
Before You Start...
We've asked Sarah Jones, head of operations for ... Read More
This week we: celebrate a fine local band who are sending themselves off with one last weekend of shows; get ready for The Brawl on The Bund with one of the most famous boxing matches of all time; catch a fascinating doc of a music festival in Zaire tied to ... Read More
This week our local love doctors, Joe Schaefer (right) and Ginger wRong Chen (left), are dishing out advice on falling for your best friends.
"I’ve been in love with my best guy friend for months but nothing’s ever happened in our years of friendship. Should I tell him ... Read More
With the advent of medical web sites like WebMD, self-diagnosis has gone from the terrain of a select few hypochondriacs to de rigueur for anyone with Internet access. They may be good resources for people without insurance, but they are no substitute for professional diagnosis. To find out what symptoms ... Read More
Young and refreshing, Modena is a boutique hotel residence by Fraser Hospitality with an attitude and a style all of its own. Ideally situated in the heart of Zhengru, one of the four most vibrant city sectors in Shanghai. Within walking distance to Metro Station Line 7 and only 10 ... Read More
Looking for something to do this week? City Weekend has got you covered. Every Monday we round up some of the best gigs, events and deals happening around town. Check out our top picks below.
Monday
Crossfit @ Eternity Fitness
If you are looking for a hard and uncompromising fitness routine ... Read More
Why set foot in a supermarket when you can get all your groceries delivered to your door? Whether you’re already an avid user or have yet to give online ordering a go, the question remains: which company should I use? Here are three of our picks.
Fields
Fields ever-growing ... Read More
This week we: jam out to the boys of Love Bang before they jet through Western China, preview tonight’s hot Friendly Fires show, tip our hat to an indie fashion blog, peek through the darker side of sports with Grantland’s new mini-doc series, get caught up in a ... Read More
Shanghai’s high-end real estate market often finds itself at the center of attention, but this market accounts for 10 percent of renters at best and, along with the mid-range market, is restricted to those smiled upon by either fortune or company credit. The majority of us trawl for apartments ... Read More
Looking for something to do this week? City Weekend has got you covered. Every Monday we round up some of the best gigs, events and deals happening around town. Check out our top picks below.
Monday
Meat Free Monday @ Origin
To support Sir Paul McCartney's health and sustainability initiative ... Read More
Every photograph you see anywhere, in any genre, and from any point in history was made using a combination of what I call the photographic trinity: Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.
Before we get into what they do, you need to understand how they work together. They all effect how ... Read More
Birthday celebrations at Enoterra and X Club, Haiku's grand opening party, Bubba's BBQ cook-off, the Craft Beer Festival and the Samsung Diamnd League games in Shanghai. We've found six things for you to sink your teeth into this weekend.
Enoterra Fifth Anniversary @ The Anfu Location
Tonight Enoterra ... Read More
Over the past few months, calculated editing and censorship efforts by my City Weekend overlords have pigeonholed me into the role of a directionless drifter whose only pursuit in life is the mindless acquisition and consumption of cheap alcohol. This couldn't be further from the truth.
I apologize if ... Read More
Finding an ayi and developing a good relationship with her is critical for maintaining an easy life in Shanghai. Here we've listed our top tips for finding and managing your ayi, check it out below.
Finding an ayi
There are a number of ways to find your ayi. Here ... Read More
This week we: listen back to the debut album of a local mainstay about to release a new EP, preview an upcoming show by a Scottish indie upstart, get up-close and personal with the brain with a celebrated TED Talk, learn the breathtaking story of the suicide catcher who patrols ... Read More
This week our local love doctors, Joe Schaefer (right) and Ginger wRong Chen (left), are dishing out advice for expat ladies who want to date local guys.
"I am a foreign girl who is open to dating local guys, but every time I give one my phone number he turns ... Read More
Don't let Monday get you down, there are plenty of great events happening this week to keep you entertained. Hops along to one of the many Shanghai Beer Week events, check out the erotic Mariana Vargas exhibit, pay a visit to the Dada night market and kick off your ... Read More
“It's like a whole new way of seeing!” In reference to a shot I took that had a completely different look than what they saw at 798 last weekend during my night/low-light workshop in Beijing.
Night photography is a little mentioned and explored area in photography; this is ... Read More
The Femme Fatale film contest, a heatlth-tastic rawktail party, the central studios spring fair, the Ambassy Sunday markets, the closet swap and free manis at the Brownstone block party. We've rounded up six things for you to sink you teeth into this weekend.
The 10th Shanghai Short Film Contest ... Read More
2006 was the year Hollywood became obsessed with magic, knocking out back-to-back films featuring the art of illusion—The Prestige and The Illusionist—both of which feature enigmatic conjurers who studied the arcane secrets of the Far East. The divination bug has now reached China. Hong Kong writer / director Derek ... Read More
If you’re a larger-than-average kind of guy, you’re probably always complaining that you can’t find bigger sized condoms around town. Well we put in the hard work (that’s what she said) and found a couple of places around Shanghai that sell extra large rubbers. Check out ... Read More
Want to buy an iPhone in China? We scouted the best ways to get your hands on this nifty pieces of technology. If you're ready to take the plunge, check out our advice below.
Step 1: Where to Buy?
The first step is to decide what channel you want ... Read More
Why does it seem so incredibly difficult to come up with an original gift idea? Hongbox, PrivéPass and Live It are three local companies out to solve that with experiential gifts. They aren’t so much places where you buy presents, but avenues through which you contract gifting services.
Hongbox ... Read More