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11th Annual That’s Shanghai Sports Awards @ Guinness Social
Shanghai sports friends, it is that time of year again when we celebrate YOU!
The 11th Annual That’s Shanghai Sports Awards will take place on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, October 24, hosted once again by our partners, the wonderful Guinness Social.
We’ll gather there to recognize those who have truly made their mark on the city’s amateur sports scene, from the home-run hitters and KO punchers, to those who lift up their mates when all seems lost.
Better still, this year there will be a BBQ on the Guinness Social rooftop terrace prior to the awards ceremony. It’s a paaarty!
Learn how to nominate by clicking the link below…
READ MORE: Nominate Now in the That’s Shanghai Sports Awards
Sat Oct 24, 3pm-Late
Guinness Social by Butler & White’s, No. 7-7, Tianzifang, Lane 210 Taikang Lu, by Sinan Lu, Huangpu District 田子坊7号7室, 泰康路210弄, 近思南路
Unlock the Depth of Your Practice with Dmitriy Demin @ Just Yoga
A special series of workshops is being hosted with renowned Russian yoga teacher, author, and anatomy expert Dmitriy Demin.
With over 20 years of practice, Dmitriy brings a unique blend of classical yoga philosophy and modern biomechanics.
Whether the goal is to refine asanas, master breathing techniques, or explore deep balance, there is something for everyone.
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Sept 25: Hatha Yoga: Universal Training Sequence
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Sept 26: Secrets of Mastery: Shatkarmas & Breathing (3-hr Masterclass)
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Sept 27: Hatha Yoga: The Path of Balance
What participants will get:
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Deep work with body and breath
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Original methodology of Dmitriy and the Chaturanga Yoga School
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Answers to questions and valuable tips
Language: All classes and workshops are taught in English.
This is a chance not to be missed to learn from a true master.
Scan the QR code to reserve a spot.
Just Yoga, Xujiahui Studio, Tianping Hotel, 7/F, 185 Tianping Lu, near Hengshan Lu, Xuhui District 天平路185号7楼, 近衡山路
Mamma Mia! The Festival @ Cotton’s
July’s electric, sold-out extravaganza had the whole crowd singing, swaying, and spinning under the stars.
Now, Mamma Mia! The Festival will bring the party to the renowned Cotton’s for some holiday weekend fun.
And this time, the event is going even bigger, even brighter, and even more unforgettable, with Cotton’s being transformed into a sun-drenched Greek island paradise.
For one glorious, glittering day, the gates are being thrown open to the ultimate feel-good festival of the season.
Be swept away into a world of pure nostalgia, dazzling sunshine, and the unmistakable magic of ABBA.
Show times:
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Doors | 3pm
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1st Show | 4–5.30pm
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DJ | 5.30–7.30pm
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2nd Show | 7.30–9pm
Tickets:
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RMB200 | Drink, Appetizer & Performance
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RMB380 | Drink, Traditional Greek Meal (Chicken or Vegetarian) & Seat at Table Close to the Action!
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RMB60 | Kids Age 6–12
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Kids Under 5 FREE!
Scan the QR code on the poster below to get yours now:
Sat Sep 26, 3-9pm; RMB60-380
Cotton’s, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路
Wednesday
Detroit Pizza @ Homeslice
Homeslice’s Detroit Pizza special returns with the limited-edition Italian Meatball pizza joining the restaurant’s regular Detroit lineup.
Reserve yours before they sell out!
Wed Sep 23, from 11am
Homeslice Kitchen, Shankang Li, 358 Kangding Lu, Bldg 3, Unit 103, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路358号3幢103室
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 Homeslice vouchers* for just RMB80!
Scan the QR code below to get yours now:
Thursday
Guest Bartender: Jackie Ho @ La Barra
Disaronno Greater China Brand Master Jackie Ho makes a special guest appearance!
An elite Asian mixologist with 25 years of experience, featured in TIME magazine, and a champion-level judge at international mixology competitions.
Exclusive Disaronno signature cocktails will be available—a showcase of everything from the classic Godfather to innovative, modern creations. Savor the authentic, romantic flavors of Italy in every glass.
A premium mixology night featuring a rare guest appearance by an industry icon. Join us for an immersive, spirited experience—your exclusive cocktail rendezvous awaits.
Reservations: 158 0030 7744
Thu Sep 24, 6-10pm; Free Entry
La Barra, Lane 319 Jiaozhou Lu, Building 30, by Xinzha Lu, Jing’an District 胶州路319弄30号, 近新闸路
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 La Barra vouchers for just RMB80!
Scan the QR code below to get yours now:
Tapas Night X Madame Ching @ ÁTICA
ÁTICA teams up with Madame Ching for a Tapas Night that brings two culinary worlds to one table.
Chef Ferran Edo Andreu serves authentic Spanish tapas while Chef Dali plates Cantonese-style tapas, for a cross-cultural feast of small plates.
Tapas start from RMB25, with drink deals all night and Estrella draft beer at just RMB10 (200ml). DJ ØDD keeps the energy going all evening.
A night of bold flavors, great drinks, and good vibes in the heart of Xuhui.
Thu Sep 24, 6pm-Late; Free Entry
ÁTICA, 82 Xinle Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu, Xuhui District 新乐路82号, 近襄阳北路
Mid-Autumn & National Day Bingo Night @ CAGES
The Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays are coming up. Kick off your mini Mid-Autumn holiday with Bingo Night!
Play hard, eat, drink, and take your prizes home—all on CAGES. No rushing, no planning. Just one job that night: shout “BINGO!” and take your prizes home.
The more you spend, the more bingo cards you get, and the better your chances of winning!
Eat, drink, stack up those cards, and let the luck roll in!
Prizes Include:
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Crystal Sailboat Model
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Auto-shuffle Mahjong Table
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InterContinental Hotel Mooncake Gift Set
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Horses Framed Wall Art
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Dental Care Voucher (from our friends at abacare)
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Low-starch Rice Cooker
Thu Sep 24, from 8pm
CAGES, 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
Ghost Hour Liquor Launch Party @ Le Baron
Shanghai-born Ghost Hour Liquor (寅鬥烈酒) is hosting its official launch party for bartenders and bystanders, late night on Thursday at Le Baron.
Featuring guest bartender Terry, owner of SIHE & BAR WANSHION.
Sep 24, 11pm-2am; Free Entry
Le Baron, 2nd Floor, 291 Fumin Road, Xuhui District 市徐汇区富民路291号2楼
Friday
Apiary Open Day @ Urban Bees Shanghai
Urban Bees Shanghai apiary tours offer a truly ‘hands-on’ experience. The aim is for guests to fully immerse themselves in the intricate and balanced world of a honeybee colony’s social life.
Each tour begins with a concise introduction, especially emphasizing how to read a beehive frame, meaning participants learn to identify various elements on a frame—which they’ll extract themselves from one of the hives, with guidance from the beekeepers.
Urban Bees Shanghai ensures everyone is well-prepared, providing thorough training on using personal protective gear and approaching hives safely—and the bees are so docile that they have not recorded a single sting among over 400 guests to date.
READ MORE: Meet the Urban Beekeeper Making a Buzz in Shanghai
Scan the QR code on the poster below to sign up.
Fri Sep 25, 9.45am-12.15pm; RMB348 one person, RMB649 parent + child
Urban Beekeeping Shanghai, 200 Lianyue Xi Lu 上海市闵行区联跃西路200号
South African Heritage Day Braai @ Guinness Social
Kick off the holiday weekend right!
Celebrate South African Heritage Day with a legendary Braai at Guinness Social. Dive into a feast of succulent meats from Carnivore Club—including Pichana steak, Boerewors, and Coca-Cola BBQ ribs—plus incredible sides and a decadent dessert box.
With two service stations for speed, a 3-hour free flow drinks package, and live DJs taking the party from afternoon to night, this is the ultimate taste of South Africa.
Tickets start at just RMB148 for kids, RMB228 for adults, and free for under 5s.
Fri Sep 25, 2.30-5.30pm
Guinness Social by Butler & White’s, No. 7-7, Tianzifang, Lane 210 Taikang Lu, by Sinan Lu, Huangpu District 田子坊7号7室, 泰康路210弄, 近思南路
Comedy Corner: Chin Wang @ CAGES
This Friday at Cages Comedy Corner, they’re launching a brand-new Comedy Spotlight format with Chin Wang.
She’s graced the stages of The Comedy Store and Top Secret Comedy Club in London, been featured on the BBC, was a finalist for Scottish Comedian of the Year, and a nominee for the BBC New Comedy Awards.
Her style? Sharp, smart observational comedy. Expect jokes that make you think AND laugh. She’s a phenomenal all-round performer, and this is your chance to catch her working her new show up close.
Contact the organizers directly for group bookings, WeChat ID: TalkingShowCo
Every Fri, 7.30pm; RMB128 presale, RMB148 door, includes one drink
CAGES, 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
Michael Jackson Tribute: Jackson 5 to King of Pop @ The Pearl
Step into the world of the King of Pop as The Pearl’s Red Stars Band brings Michael Jackson’s greatest hits to life in a spectacular live concert experience featuring special guest James (young MJ), Zed Zhang (adult MJ) with backup dancers Olya and Ge.
From the early, infectious energy of the Jackson 5 classics to global dominance, this show takes you on a powerful musical journey through every era of Michael Jackson.
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Fri Sep 25, 8.30pm; RMB168
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Friday & Saturday
Free Beer!
Biergarten @ Zeitgeist
Prost, Shanghai!
Get ready to raise a stein at the ultimate Biergarten celebration, with Zeigeist bringing a massive slice of Bavarian fun to Jing’an.
Enjoy free entry, cold Karlsbrau beer, authentic German food, and great tunes from DJ Thomas Paninaro.
The best part? 100 liters of free beer will be flowing daily starting at 3pm!
Whether it’s wine, pretzels, or good times, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend!
Fri & Sat Sep 25 & 26, 3-10pm; Free Entry
Zeitgeist, 537 Haifang Lu, by Xikang Lu, Jing’an District 海防路537号, 近西康路
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
‘Moonlit Street’ Lantern Festival Market @ Plaza66
Plaza66 proudly presents its inaugural “Moonlit Street” Lantern Festival Market. Inspired by the full moon and the charm of fireworks.
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Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts
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Traditional incense making
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Chinese culinary charm
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Herbal ingenuity
Where tradition and modernity meet, embark on a perfect meeting under the moon.
Fri, Sat & Sun Sep 25, 26 & 27, 11am-8.30pm; Free Entry
Nanyang Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 南阳路，近陕西北路
Behind Plaza66, 266 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shaanxi Bei Lu, Jing’an District 南京西路1266号, 近陕西北路
JS Market Golden Autumn Rooftop Market @ Shanghai IFC Mall
This Mid-Autumn Festival, JS Market is heading to one of Shanghai’s most iconic shopping destinations—Shanghai IFC Mall!
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Food
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Beverage
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Sweets
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Crafts & Lifestyle
Home to more than 260 flagship boutiques and leading international brands, Shanghai IFC Mall is one of the city’s landmark destinations for luxury, fashion, dining, entertainment, and lifestyle.
For three special days, its beautiful rooftop terrace will become a vibrant autumn marketplace filled with great food, drinks, sweets, independent brands, and handcrafted finds.
Enjoy the autumn atmosphere above the city and spend the holiday weekend with Shanghai IFC Mall x JS Market.
Fri, Sat & Sun Sep 25, 26 & 27, 11am-9pm; Free Entry
IFC, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu, Pudong District 世纪大道8号, 近陆家嘴环路
Clothing Drive @ The Rooster
Combine good drinks, good food, and a good reason to clean out the closet.
The Rooster is pairing three days of free flow brunch with a clothing drive for the Renewal Center.
Guests who bring jackets, coats, pants, shoes, or other clothing in good wearable condition, or new unused underwear and socks, will receive a free pint of Vedett.
Donate clothes, grab a drink, and do some good.
Fri, Sat & Sun Sep 25, 26 & 27
Brunch, 11am-3pm
Clothing Drive, 3.30pm-Late
Free Entry
The Rooster, 107, 445 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu, Jing’an District 江宁路445号107, 近武定路
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 The Rooster vouchers for just RMB80!
Scan the QR code below to get yours now:
Saturday
AFL Grand Final: Fremantle vs Brisbane Lions @ CAGES
Catch all the action live as Fremantle take on the Brisbane Lions.
Bring your crew, grab a drink, and settle in for the biggest game of the season.
Sun Sep 26, from 12.30pm
CAGES, 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
Sips & Sounds Saturday Free Flow @ The Shed Hongqiao
The Shed 2 is throwing a Sips & Sounds Saturday Free Flow holiday weekend special.
Enjoy a three-hour free flow—Standard is RMB198 with Carlsberg, house wines and spirits, and Bloody Mary, while Premium is RMB278 and adds Stella, Budvar, Jing-A, cider, and Aperol Spritz.
There’s a DJ and BBQ too, so bring your appetite and your dancing shoes.
Sat Sep 26, 2-8pm; Free Entry
The Shed Laowaijie, No. 31, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu Lu, Minhang District 虹梅路3338弄31号, 近虹许路
Smokin’ Saturday Social Club @ Smokin’ Hog
Join the first Smokin’ Saturday Social Club this Saturday, at Smokin’ Hog + Smokin’ Bowl.
DJ Vitality will be on the decks, with American BBQ, tacos, happy hour, and free beer for the first 30 people. Tag and share your Saturday vibes @smokin.hog.
There is no dress code, so just come hang out. Bring friends, grab a drink, enjoy some BBQ and tacos, and let the afternoon roll.
Good food, good people, great vibes. Tag your crew and come join the Smokin’ Social Club.
READ MORE: 4 Mid-Autumn Mooncakes That Break the Mold
Sat Sep 26, 3-6pm; Free Entry
Smokin’ Hog, 970 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu, 武定路970号, 近胶州路
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 Smokin’ Hog vouchers for just RMB80!
Scan the QR code below to get yours now:
Saturday & Sunday
Littoral @ 1862 Theatre
Littoral – A legendary production by Wajdi Mouawad makes its Shanghai debut this September.
When a young person discovers their father has died, they embark on a harrowing journey to bury him in his war-torn homeland—only to find cemeteries full and relatives rejecting the remains.
Along the way, they meet Simone and other grieving youths, transforming this father into a symbol for all lost loved ones.
First created in 1997, this humanist road-play has been continuously revived for nearly three decades, with each new generation finding fresh resonance in its timeless questions of life, love, death, and memory.
Language: French with English and Chinese surtitles
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Sat Sep 26, 7.30pm
Sun Sep 27, 2.30pm
RMB280-680
1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Rizhao Lu, Pudong District 滨江大道1777号, 近日照路
Sunday
Taco Brunch x Tacos El Paisa @ La Barra
La Barra x Tacos El Paisa are bringing you a full day of tacos, flowing drinks, and vinyl grooves by FLO.
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¥188 — Selected tacos + 3 hours free-flow drinks
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Ladies enjoy 2 hours of complimentary PROSECCO free flow, 2–4 PM
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Aperol Spritz — ¥48
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Shrimp Taco + Signature Bacon Bloody Mary — ¥78
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Live vinyl set by FLO
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Full brunch menu available à la carte
Come for brunch. Stay for the music. And maybe forget what time it is.
Reservations: 158 0030 7744
Sun Sep 27, 12 noon-10pm; Free Entry
La Barra, Lane 319 Jiaozhou Lu, Building 30, by Xinzha Lu, Jing’an District 胶州路319弄30号, 近新闸路
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 La Barra vouchers for just RMB80!
Scan the QR code below to get yours now:
We Love Football Quiz + Carvery @ BNC
The quiz theme at BNC this Sunday is We Love Football!
Family-friendly, entry to the quiz is absolutely free and there are great prizes on offer.
The carvery is just RMB128 for adults, and RMB68 for kids, lasts from 1-4pm, and includes two meats (which change each week), two types of potato, three veg, and—of course—Yorkshire puddings with your choice of beef or onion gravy and horseradish.
Better still, you can add three hours of free flow drinks for just RMB168!
Scan the QR code on the poster above to reserve your spot.
Sun Sep 27, 1pm; Free Entry
BNC, 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing’an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路
Monday & Tuesday
The SpongeBob Musical @ BISS
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Get ready to dive into Bikini Bottom!
The British International School Shanghai, Puxi is bringing the underwater world to the stage with The SpongeBob Musical.
Get ready for a night of nautical nonsense, catchy tunes, and unforgettable performances—this is one adventure that shouldn’t be missed!
Mon & Tue Sep 28 & 29, 6.30pm; RMB30-50
BISS, 111 Jinguang Lu, by Baole Lu, Minhang District 上海闵行区华漕镇金光路111号
F&B Deals
Set Menus @ COLCA & Morena by AZUL
Head along to COLCA or Morena by AZUL over the Mid-Autumn break for a great set menu deal.
And the first 30 guests will receive a complimentary mooncake!
COLCA, Room 2201, 2/F, 199 Hengshan Lu, by Yongjia Lu, Xuhui District 衡山路199号2楼2201, 近永嘉路
Morena by AZUL, Shankang Li, Building 6, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路358号, 近陕西北路
15% Off @ AZUL italiano Weave
Over at AZUL italiano Weave it is 15% off all long weekend.
AZUL italiano Weave, 2/F, 277 Wuxing Lu 吴兴路277号, 2楼
Wagyu Beef Steak + Free Flow Deal @ THE FIRE
Double Festival Special!
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival AND National Day at THE FIRE with two exclusive limited-time offers:
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Grilled wagyu beef with roasted baby potatoes and beetroot, mustard seed, and gravy for RMB86.68 (original price RMB138). Limited to one per table.
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3-hour free-flow drinks package for 198 RMB (standard) or 298 RMB (premium)
Celebrate the Double Festival from September 25-27 and October 1-7!
Sep 25–Oct 7
THE FIRE, 5/F, Reel Mall, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu, Jing’an District 南京西路1601号B楼, 近常德路
Hairy Crab Cake @ Lawry’s The Prime Rib
At Lawry’s The Prime Rib, autumn arrives with a golden crust.
Their seasonal Hairy Crab Cake sees sweet, delicate hairy crab meat, seared to a crisp finish and set over a silky pour of sauce.
Finished with finely julienned scallion and a single edible blossom, it’s a quiet celebration of the season’s most prized ingredient.
Reservations: 021-62111778
Lawry’s The Prime Rib, B1, 168 Wuyi Lu, by Zhaohua Lu 武夷路168号B1, 近昭化路
Ongoing
50% Off!
TAIXU Dreamscape @ 1862 Theatre
In 1940s occupied Haicheng, an opera troupe is forced to stage The Dream of Red Mansions by foreign powers using five travel passes as bait.
But as betrayals unfold and the truth emerges, the passes reveal themselves as fiction—everyone, including the city, exists only as preordained code in a vast program.
TAIXU Dreamscape revolutionizes traditional theater. Wearing Apple Vision Pro, six live performers merge with virtual characters as you explore a 360° world where reality and illusion coexist.
Powered by the world’s first theatrical deployment of 4D Gaussian Splatting, this 60-minute walking immersive experience has no fixed seats. Wherever you stand becomes your private camera angle.
Normally priced at RMB298-398, we are selling tickets to performances of TAIXU Dreamscape for just RMB199.
READ MORE: 50% OFF! World’s 1st Mixed Reality Immersive Theater
Age: 16+.
Language: Chinese.
Note: No eyeglasses under the headset (contact lenses recommended). Not suitable for pregnant women, those 65+, or individuals with epilepsy, heart conditions, or hypertension. No late entry after 15 minutes.
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Daily, 3.30pm, 5pm, 7pm & 8.30pm; RMB199
1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Rizhao Lu, Pudong District 滨江大道1777号, 近日照路
Looking Ahead
Urpiner Craft Beer Night @ Tacolicious
Join Urpiner for a Craft Beer Night at Tacolicious, featuring a thrilling beer challenge with prizes, delicious tacos, and great vibes. Special guest DJ Seven will provide the entertainment.
A night of good beer, friends, and lasting memories.
Wed Sep 30, 5-11pm; Free Entry
Tacolicious, Room 104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Xikang Lu 余姚路34号1幢104-105室, 近西康路
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 Tacolicious vouchers for just RMB80!
Scan the QR code below to get yours now:
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