New Address for House of Blues and Jazz: Moving to the Bund ... almost

Although Shanghai's tune seems to be set to the beat of cranes and jack hammers, there is still an oasis or two of musical harmony around the city. One such locale is the well-known House of ... Read more »

Rock nights and river hopping

A change of face?

Look out for an edgier feel coming to your friendly neighborhood Zapata's. This popular expat hang-out is starting up a rock night, revamping their top 40 hit list routine by adding in a little more rock music for the masses ... Read more »

Community News

Get British

There are two kinds of people in this world: British people, and those who want to be British. Both groups would be well advised to snap up tickets while they have the chance for British Ball 2007, an evening of fun and dancing with the British ... Read more »

China

Beautiful Beijing

Beijing has been selected as the most beautiful city in China while Hong Kong has been deemed China's safest city in the most recent "Report on Urban Competitiveness in China." Hong Kong ranked as the second most beautiful city, followed by Shenzhen and Shanghai, while Macau ... Read more »

The Devil Eats Chocolate

There's nothing awful about it

It's chocolate from top to bottom at this new Xiangyang Lu store as Awfully Chocolate offers awfully chocolately treats to the masses. Anyone who's ever tried to find a descent cake for a birthday or any other celebration ... Read more »

Crossing China, Reality Style

Quest Teams Needed

The second incarnation of Quest, Quest China: Da Tiao Zhan, is currently seeking members for Team China, Team USA, Team UK and Team Australia. Hosted by David Wu, the reality series documents the adventures of four teams as they travel across China competing ... Read more »

Consumer Paradise

Simply New

From the people who

brought you Simply

Thai and Simply Life

comes a new "Sim-

ply" concept, "The

Village." Set to open

in August, this

shopping center

on Dongping Lu

incorporates the

aspects of a relax-

ing afternoon experience, all under one

roof. Grab a French ... Read more »

The Wizard of Us

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry returns in the fifth installment of this cinematic series, hitting Chinese screens on August 11. An IMAX three-dimensional version is set to wow Shanghai fans. The fifth in the series, more thrilling than the ones before, details ... Read more »

Correction & Apology

In issue 11 of the Shanghai Entertainment Guide, News You Can Use column, City Weekend failed to extend the owner of Jazz Du Funk an opportunity to comment on the short article: "Dancers Say No More." It is always our policy at City Weekend to try and present ... Read more »

Date with Films of Fame

Hosted by the State Administration of Radio, Film & TV and the Shanghai Municipal Government, the 10th Shanghai International Film Festival opens from June 16-24. As the only international film festival in China, it not only attracts diverse films of different cultural backgrounds and trends but ... Read more »

More Holidays

In the past eight years, problems have emerged from "Golden Weeks," including traffic congestion and exhausted public facilities, have aroused more comments on the inconvenience of long holidays. Recently, the China National Tourist Administration stated that there could be an increase in legal holidays or more Chinese traditional ... Read more »

Mile High

According the Civil Aviation Administration of China, low flying aircrafts could soon be flying over the city. Currently the height allowed for private aircrafts varies from 1,000 to 4,000 meters. There are around 70 private airlines in China alone with CEO Zhang Yue of China Yuanda ... Read more »

Savory Sequels

Michael Tating is opening a much-awaited sequel to his popular Maoming Nan Lu tapas joint. Round two, known as Las Tapas (right), promises all your old favorites in fresh new surroundings on the Hongmei Lu Entertainment Street. In other dining news, the owners of La Gondola have opened ... Read more »

Cirque Du Soleil Comes to Shanghai

Founded in Baie-Saint-Paul near Quebec City, Canada, Cirque Du Soleil has become one of the largest entertainment companies in the world. During its visit from June 28-Aug. 26, Quidam (pronounced "key-dam"), the ninth production of CDS, will be performed under the company's trademark ... Read more »

B&Q for KFC

B&Q, one of the world's largest home furnishing retailer, has reached an agreement with fried chicken empire KFC to set up drive-through windows in all of the B&Q stores around China. Three B&Q stores in Shanghai, Wuxi and Qingdao will be the ... Read more »

Volunteer Opportunities

The 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games will be held in Shanghai this October. The success of the event depends on 30,000 to 40,000 volunteers. There are 15 places in Shanghai where people 18 and older can sign up. Volunteers can also call 6426-5289 or check ... Read more »

Peaceful Hibernation

The Shanghai Peace Hotel will be closed at the end of March for renovations. Located on Nanjing Dong Lu and close to the Bund, the Hotel was also known as the "Number One Mansion in the Far East" for having received many important people such as Sun Yat-sen ... Read more »

A Museum for Moto-philes

Jeep junkies, get revved up – China's first automobile museum opened to the public in Shanghai last month. Located in the Shanghai International Automobile City in Anting, Jiading District, this museum covers an area of 11,000 square meters and houses 80 historical roadsters, such as ... Read more »

Daydreaming about those luxury, I-want-them-but-can't-afford-them items.

That products from brands such as Burberry, MaxMara and Dior were found to not meet industry standards. Boo to faux labeling – boo to our dreams dissolving ...

Our metrocards. Beep and go.

That whenever we want to buy one, they're all "old" and ... Read more »

Life After Zhongshan

Metro Line 2 now extends further into Shanghai's western reaches with the addition of four new stations following the Zhongshan Park station: Loushanguan Lu, Weining Lu, Beixinjing and Songhong Lu. These four stations will feature a self-service ticketing system. If you're one of the lucky ... Read more »

That January is almost over -- we can stop celebrating the New Year now.

The love/hate relationship we have with February. Valentine's Day? Spring Festival? More drinking, eating and purchasing? Our wallets are boycotting our imminent abuse.

The timid dip in temperature. Oh, the briskness!

The over-heated buses and ... Read more »

Gaojia: Too Fugly to be Bund Worthy?

Authorities have announced plans to tear down the scenic ramp that is the eastern terminus of the Yan'an Elevated Road. Reasons cited include: City officials have said that the highway is a blight on the Bund's otherwise classic waterfront, and that ... Read more »

We love the nightlife, we love top DJs, and we love swanky new bars and clubs and restaurants. When did we get so posh?

We hate that we're getting spoiled and won't bother to go out unless there's something extra-fabulous happening.

We love Guanxi-ing clubs when we ... Read more »