Anja Ersson - Fun-loving mom
Ready for take-off! Shanghai, here I come. Having a husband who flies in and out of Shanghai on a regular basis, we tend to split the time between cities. I accompany him as often as possible to spend as much time as I can in this ... Read More
Calligraphy Master & Teacher
Painting is passionate and goes very well with good music, even better with a good drink. When not in my studio teaching, I love mingling and meeting people from all over the world. One of my longtime favorite places is LOgO because of its great live music ... Read More
Coco Fernandez: Performer & Dance Teacher
As it is with all Shanghai creatures of the night, we LOVE a good time. You may then want to bear this in mind when planning your late night shenanigans. Once a month, Attica steps up with its famed Switch party on a Saturday night ... Read More
Ying Tang: Photographer
Being a photographer and coming from a film background, I've always loved foreign films. Film is a different way of telling a story, which also helps me get inspiration for my current personal projects. That's why I can't wait to check out the film ... Read More
Jones Luo: Sales and Marketing
I've lived in Shanghai all my life and I've always enjoyed meeting new people. Working in sales and marketing, I'm pretty good at doing the socializing thing, and I love to party. However, sometimes it's great to be able to combine ... Read More
Every Thursday, 8-9pm, @Jazz du Funk
Laura Lonardi: Graduate in Chinese Art & Culture
One of my passions is dancing, which I have been doing since childhood. I stopped dancing for a while because of my intensive studies, but soon felt there was something missing in my life. Then I found ... Read More
Anne Brady: Mom
I have been in Shanghai for nearly five years (how time goes by so quickly). It's amazing how busy you can be in one day-and that's without working! Apart from working on my Masters, helping with various charities in China and the ongoing process of ... Read More
Svenja Kroehn - Entrepreneur
Living in Shanghai has many different aspects to it, one of which is the great variety of ways to spend your night. For me, a great night out in Shanghai goes like this: Gather with some friends at Vault Bar for an amazing view over the Bund ... Read More
Paul Casperson: Shipping Salesperson
Every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday: Hongkou Swimming Pool
I was quite happy to see an ice hockey league here in Shanghai, although I should not be surprised. It is a sport that is played with much enthusiasm and once it gets in your blood, it never ... Read More
Basil Rehan: English Teacher
It's been about four months since my arrival in Shanghai and, so far, so good. Having spent the previous six months working the clubs (nightlife photography) in Ibiza, Spain, I have a deep seeded love for electronic music. What I'm looking for in Shanghai ... Read More
Vanessa Hsien: Intern/ Student
If I want to go out for a fun night, I think a ladies' night with my girl- friends is usually my first choice. These nights are great because you can meet a lot of new friends, maybe have a few cheap drinks and have a ... Read More
Christiane Fass: Artist & Media Planner
In Germany I worked in an advertising agency as a media and event planner. That means I spent a lot of time in the office and had less free time for my hobbies. Now, I enjoy pushing my creativity. One thing I'm looking forward ... Read More
Martha Machler | Mexican | Homemaker
CW: Can you describe your community for us?
Martha Machler: The Mexican Comunity is quite small compared to other expat comunities in Shanghai, though it's doubled over the last two years. There are 600 Mexicans registered at the Consulate. Many are students who come to ... Read More