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Saturdays and Sundays, 11.30am - 3.00pm,
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The best of Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine.
RMB 188 +15% with free flow of fizzy soft drinks;
RMB 258 +15% with free flow of sake, local wines
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(8621) 6335 1787, Bund Center, 88 Henan Central
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Kampachi - Japanese all-you-can-eat (11:30am-2:
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More info at www.equatorial.com
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Now until September 28, 2004, the six-piece
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Hotel Shanghai. Voucher purchases for both box
sets include a RMB50 voucher for Wan Hao Chinese
Restaurant, as well as a 24k gold-plated monkey
chop seal. On the evening of the Mid-Autumn festival,
the hotel will also host a sumptuous mooncake
and tea sampling on the exclusive 60th floor rooftop
for those who choose the Mid-Autumn Menu (starting
at RMB2,888*per table of 10 persons) at Wan Hao
Chinese Restaurant. For more information, please
call (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6403.
Exquisite Specialty Moon Cakes
Awarded the Gold Medal for Excellent Moon Cake
Competition in 2003 by Shanghai Food Association
and Shanghai Hotel Association. Made with best
ingredients including lotus seed puree, bandan
leaf, or dried meat. Beautifully packaged in renowned
Dynasty Gift Boxes with wine and tea, an ideal
traditional gift for impressive clients or dearest
family. Corporate orders with logo and bulk discounts.
From 1st August. Lobby Counter, Renaissance Yangtze
Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road. Phone: (8621)
6275 0000 x 2230. Fax: (8621) 6275 0750.
Thai Food Festival
Authentic Thai dishes prepared by chef from Thailand,
thru Aug 15.
Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Pudong TEL 6886
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Shanghai Softball League
Currently has seven teams. Plays a spring
and summer season each year, games each Sunday.
If your interested in joing a team or forming
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China Taiping Hash House
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Nanjing Volleyball
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Art Exhibits |
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& Abstract Photography by Artist Shen Jianhua
August 3-September 22, Art 50 TEL 5036 6666 ext
1688)
Traditional Painting
Traditional Chinese ink and wash paintings by
Lao Fan.
August 8-September 8, 9am-6pm, Annly's Antiques
TEL 6405 8771
Photogragh Exhibition
Works by photographers from America, France, Japan,
and China.
Thru August 12, 10am-5pm, Aura Gallery TEL 6595
0901
The 3rd (Shanghai) Textiles, Fabrics & Accessories
Exhibition 2004
August 12-14, 1/F Shanghai Mart 6236 6888
Int'l Machinery Equipment & Technology
August 12-14, 1/F(W) Shanghai Everbright Convention
& Exhibition Centre TEL 6475 3288
Historic Locomotives
The exhibition features three special locomotives.
One was made in Russia in 1919 which was used
by Soong Ching Ling, another served as the royal
train in Qing Dynasty for a short period. The
last one made in German in 1899 was specially
designed for the mountain terrain.
August 14-15, 2pm-4pm, Ye Olde Station Restaurant
TEL 6427 7777 ext 615
Magic Encounter
Works by Arthur Unger, about his experience in
Africa.
Thru August 9, 9am-4pm, Liu Haisu Art Museum TEL
6270 1018
Fantasy New York - Shanghai Young Artists Exchange
Exhibition
August 10-12, 9am-4pm, Liu Haisu Art Museum TEL
6270 1018
Modern Landscape
Modern artists present landscape in their own
way.
Thru August 15, 11am-11pm, Shanghai Gallery of
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Concert
August 15, 7:15pm, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL
6372 8701
Spiderman Dress up
Keep the tickets after watching the film, then
you can put on the comstumes provided by the cinema.
August 2-15, Kodak Super Cinema World TEL 6426
8181 ext 598
Asian Youth Orchestra Concert
Performing works of masters like Debussy, Strauss,
and Rachmaninov. Tickets RMB 80, 160, 240, 360.
August 8&9, Shanghai YiHai Theatre TEL 5477
1373 / 6256 8282
Dutch band Mirage
They play a variety of songs, from pop to jazz
to classical.
August 13-15, Ark Live House TEL 6326 8008
Dirty Hands
A story from Jean-Paul Sartre. It is performed
in Chinese.
August 10-21, 7:30pm, Arts Theatre, Shanghai Dramatic
Arts Centre TEL 6473 4546
Cinderella
A familiar fairy tale performed in a new way,
starring 40 dogs and 40 actors, with both ballet
and circus. 80-380rmb for one ticket.
August 14-16, 7:15pm, Majestic Theatre TEL 6217
4409
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August 9, 2004
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Live Music by the Band "The Honeys".
Ark Live House TEL 6326 8008
Asian Youth Orchestra Concert
See above Theatre & Performances
Shanghai YiHai Theatre TEL 5477 1373 / 6256 8282
Tribal House w/DJ Hess
California Club TEL 5383 2328
Special Margarita
40rmb for a hot margarita with nachos for an additional
20rmb.
KABB TEL 3307 0798
Tuesday,
August 10, 2004
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Long Bar Models Dancing
9:30pm, the Long Bar TEL 6279 8268
Special Night
Draft beers, house wines and standard drinks for
RMB 25.
Blue Frog TEL 6445 6634
Wednesday,
August 11, 2004
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Wine Night
100rmb entrance fee includes 3 glasses of different
quality imported wines, finger food, and the chance
to wine our lucky draw.
7pm-9pm at L16, call Montrose for info: TEL 6329
8979
Ladies' Night
Free entry and a fruity summer time cocktail for
all ladies.
9pm-2am, Dragon Club TEL 5404 4592
Ladies' Night
DJ Paninaro brings you back to 70's and 80's,
free flow of Pina Colada for all girls between
9pm - 1am! 25rmb Sol for the guys!
Mural TEL 6433 5023
Thursday,
August 12, 2004
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BritCham August Sundowner
BritCham's monthly networking event, 120rmb for
entry.
Mesa TEL 6218 5022
Aphrodisiac Night
Special cocktails for ladies 7pm-10pm, and interactive
games that help direct you to your perfect match.
Pu-J's TEL 5049 1234 ext 8732
Sangria Night
White and pink sangria is free for ladies until
midnight.
5pm, Boca TEL 5306 6119
Ladies' Night
15rmb for drinks, every lady gets 5 shots for
free.
Silver Moon TEL 6433 1637
Arabian Night
A live music night with band Caravan and DJ Nga,
and live belly dance performance.
Mural 6433 5023
Friday,
August 13, 2004
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Weekend Midnight Happy Hour
Only 10RMB for standard drinks.
11:30pm-12:30am, Lanteen TEL 5383 5077
Dancing Night
DJ Hess Barber and DJ Baru from Japan bring on
a mix of dance, tribal and progressive.
Dragon Club TEL 5404 4592
Saturday,
August 14, 2004
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Ladies' Night
Live band Caravan and DJ Nga spin a night with
latin and gypsy, free flow of Margarita and Cosmo
for all girls between 9pm - 2am!
Mural TEL 6433 5023
Thai Food Festival
Last couple days to taste truly authentic Thai
dishes prepared by chef from Thailand, thru Aug
15. Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Pudong TEL
6886 7887
Sunday
, August 15, 2004
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Jing'an Weekend Chamber Concert
Weekend series with a selection of masterworks.
Jing'an Hotel TEL 6428 1888
Lap It Up Sundays
Brunch with French champagne and caviar backed
by a live jazz band.
Hotel Intercontinental Pudong TEL 5835 6666 ext.
3166
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Hong Kong delicacies served in the Theatre restaurant.
Aug 25-Sept 5, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL 6327
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Heineken Open Shanghai
Sept 25 - Oct 3, call 800 820 6161 for info.
The Fifth Shanghai Biennal
The Shanghai Beiennial is an important art event.
September 28-November 28, Shanghai Art Museum
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