Cabaret & Strip Shows
The former ‘Paris of the East’ once boasted numerous cabaret shows and strip clubs but post 1949 however, their days were numbered. The only cabaret available in Shanghai is at La Maison (5306 1856) in Xintiandi, which offers a French style show geared to tourists. This definitely satisfies any hankerings for a bit of feather…
Cinemas
Few will agonise about the dearth of foreign language films available in Shanghai in the light of ceaseless street sellers flogging all the latest blockbuster hits for next to nothing. However, for those hankering after the cinematic experience complete with popcorn, trailers and surround sound, there are a few venues that can satisfy the cravings.…
Comedy
The absence of decent comedy in Shanghai is almost a joke in itself, with little to no local comedy acts. The China Comedy Club (www.justthetonicasia.com) occasionally pay Malones a visit, and Chopschticks (www.chopschticks.com) have done a few tours in Shanghai since 2005. For more information on both these email shanghai@thecomedytour.com. Otherwise, Punchline Comedy Club (www.punchlinecomedy.com)…
Concerts & Live Music
As with many other forms of entertainment, the live music scene in Shanghai has only recently come into its own. Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones have played in Shanghai Stadium, Hongkou Stadium and Changning Stadium, although sporadic government interference sometimes cancels certain artists, such as Jay Z in the fall of 2006. You can…
DVD & Video Rental
DVD rental is non-existent in Shanghai due to the oversupply of pirated DVDs. These clandestine operations squeeze in behind fruit stands, clothing stores and CD music shops. Prices range from RMB 6-10 per DVD, depending on the cleanliness of the store. Selection varies but with enough searching, you can find just about any film or…
Fashion Shows
Shanghai is successfully marketing itself as the Milan of Asia, with plenty of pretty things swanning around both on and off the catwalk year round. Fortunately, catching a show here is not quite the near impossible feat it is in other fashion capitals, especially for up and coming designers, who often host shows in local…
Theatre
Shanghai might not be the obvious choice for theatrical accolade, but a new generation is definitely emerging. Shanghai Grand Theatre (300 Renmin Dadao, Renmin Square; 6386 8686) regularly entertains with top commercial performances. The Lion King, Cats and The Phantom of the Opera, to name but a few, have already featured. Prices usually start around…
Party Organisers
For most people in Shanghai the odds are against them to throw a top-notch party; either they don’t have the space or the time, or they simply don’t have an oven! As a result, most people opt to celebrate outside the home instead, catering to guests in the numerous private rooms that most restaurants provide…
Caterers
If you are less assured of your culinary prowess, fret not; there are plenty of options out there. The Sherpas guide is probably the best place to start. Sherpas is a delivery service, which works with numerous Shanghai restaurants spanning the entire gastronomic spectrum and ranging from the cheap and cheerful to the pricey. Depending…
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