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Alec Haavik/ Friction Five CD Release @ JZThu, July 24th

Local jazz/madman Alec Haavik and his Friction Five release their first CD. Two years of Shanghai jazz distilled into compact disc form for your home use. Congrats to them. Starts 10pm. Read our interview with Alec Haavik <a href="http://www.smartshanghai.com/blog/1049/Interview:_Alec_Haavik.html">here</a>.

Mod Dance Party II @ Windows UndergroundThu, July 24th

The Mod Dance Party returns to the basement environs of Windows Underground for another installment of willful, drunken retroism. Classics mod trax of the 60s, 70s, with a little motown thrown in for good measure. Dress/dance accordingly. No cover.

Bodysonic @ AnarThu, July 24th

A new weekly party at Anar bar every Thursday: Bodysonic. pchu (Burbs of Plano) and DJ Andreas Franco (Audible/Minimal Therapy) mixing up every form of electronica under the sun, from tech-house to minimal. Starts 10pm. No cover.

Over Seas Chinese Mixer @ KakaduThu, July 24th

Bring your business cards and join the Overseas Chinese Network for their latest social and business networking event at Kakaku. Check out this Australian restaurant while connecting with new people. Enjoy one free drink and finger food upon entry. The night's drawing features the chance to win Enjoy cards and Crocs shoes. Goes from 7pm-10pm. Price: 50rmb.

Shanghai Sessions w/ Mikey Gallagher @ Bar RougeThu, July 24th

Nod your head to some house music at Bar Rouge Thursday night with DJ Mikey Gallagher's Shanghai Sessions Party. He's bringing his tunes (also available on podcast) to the Bund for 100rmb (includes that wonderful view, as you very well know).

Ladies Night @ MAOThu, July 24th

Summer Ladies Night hits MAO with exotic drinks and some good tunes. Gearing up for a summer holiday, ladies can sneak in one more night of debauched reveling in before MAO's Saturday Closing Party.

Palme d'Or Foie Gras & France Chateaux Wine Tasting @ Paul (Dongping Lu)Thu, July 24th

Have a frenchy Thursday at Paul and taste some foie gras and accompanying wines. France Chateaux chooses 5 wines to supplement the Palme d'Or's duck and goose foie gras. Goes from 7:30pm-10pm. Price: 150rmb.

EMW & Colabo presents BBQ Wine Party @ ColaboThu, July 24th

EMW & Colabo are getting the grill going for their BBQ garden party featuring Sicilian wines and prosecco. Tunes by DJ Spa from Dragon spinning Latin house. Price: 229rmb per person - includes appetizers, pizza, grilled main courses with white and red wine and sparkling free flow. Goes from 7-10pm (and don't be surprised if you get some nasty flashbacks to some crazy nights at Dragon...).

The Doll House @ The ShelterThu, July 24th

The Doll House returns to basement club The Shelter with a solid lineup of the best female locally-based DJs: Wolf Candy, Kico, HD, Marie Curie, Why?, and ChaCha. Music is the entire spectrum of dance. Cover: 10rmb (women get in for 9.5.rmb, how droll). Starts 9:30pm.

Thank You For Smoking @ ArchThu, July 24th

Arch screens this 2005 comedy featuring Aaron Eckhart as a tobacco company lobbyist set out to show his young son the legitimate nature of his obviously morally corrupt job. This ironic comedy showcases witty debates and ridiculous satire on the tobacco industry and their backhanded ways at convincing the public they're not the enemy. English only. Receive a free pack of cancer-free cigarettes. Starts at 8pm. Free.

Virtual Keg Card Deal @ Hofbraeuhaus (Pudong)Thu, July 24th

There are some things money can't buy. Then there's the Virtual Keg Card. If your beer belly's not quite big enough head to Hofbraeuhaus for the 32% discount on 20 glasses (half liters) of HB Fresh Beer for 950rmb.

Virtual Keg Card Deal @ Hofbraeu (Tao Jiang Lu)Thu, July 24th

There are some things money can't buy. Then there's the Virtual Keg Card. If your beer belly's not quite big enough head to Hofbraeuhaus for the 32% discount on 20 glasses (half liters) of HB Fresh Beer for 950rmb.

Philharmonia Orchestra of Yale @ Shanghai Grand TheatreFri, July 25th

They couldn't just call themselves a "Philharmonic," could they? Of course not. Talented Yalies will perform at the Grand Theater one night only. Ticket prices from 100-380 rmb. Show starts at 7:15pm.

Zainichiart @ The Foundry GalleryFri, July 25th

A group of KBJs (Koreans Born in Japan, that is) pool together for this multi-media exhibit, Zanichiart. And zany this show is -- with artists pixilating their own faces into mind-bending melted distortions of themselves. Opening reception 7pm-9pm.

Hed Kandi @ Bar RougeFri, July 25th

Join Hed Kandi at Bar Rouge for a big celebration of their fresh & funky new release called "Serve Chilled" (06.2008). For its launch, Bar Rouge is featuring Kandi star DJ John Jones, Kandi girl Cozi (know for singing "Baby When The Light" by David Guetta) and resident DJ Damien Kay. Party gets kicked off at 10pm. Cover: 100rmb.

My Grandmother's House @ CULTURAL SECTION: Consulate General of SpainFri, July 25th

Good news: The Spanish Consulate has decided to slap some English subtitles on their films. My Grandmother's House (La Casa de Mi Abuela )is director Adan Aliaga's first feature film. These 80 minutes stretch the limits between fiction and documentary genres, taking a warm look at the emotional strains caused by a generation gap. With English and Chinese subtitles. No cover.

Japanese Sensation Art Night @ Lounge18Fri, July 25th

Lounge18 is getting creative with a Japanese inspired night on the Bund. This experience features a Japanese Dance performance, live body painting, "Art Error" Video Act, along with a late gallery opening of the Shinji Onmaki Exhibition. This night will be accompanied by a french buffet, cocktails, wine, and of course, sake. Starts at 7:30pm. Cost: 250rmb.

Twisted Billboard - Feat. DJ Latin Prince @ BlingFri, July 25th

DJ Latin Prince of "Bumsquad" at the decks at Bling to drop "party bombs" -- similar to real bombs, with the only casualty being your sense of INHIBITION (haha, thanks, I know.). Music is "twisted" Top 40s. Support by resident DJ Stonnie of Bling (Shanghai) and Lax (Hollywood).

Grand Opening Party @ Bar StalottoFri, July 25th

Opulence Italian style: Bar Salotto @ ORO opens this weekend. Friday and Saturday is free flow cocktails from 9pm until midnight. Check out the dim-lit decor and trendy new space for free when you bring your namecard, otherwise 150rmb at the door.

Young Business Leaders: Friday Fizz @ JW Marriott Tomorrow SquareFri, July 25th

Add some Fizz to your Friday! Join The British Chamber's Young Business Leaders Group every 4th Friday of the month at the JW Marriott Champagne Lounge and extend your ever-growing network in Shanghai. Drinks special: 2 for 1 house wines, spirits & beer. Champagne by the glass, bottle and magnum. Event is from 6pm to 8:30pm in the Champagne Lounge Bar, 40th Floor. No cover.

Absinthe Annihilation with DJ Sexy Paul @ I Love ShanghaiFri, July 25th

Versinthe Selection Brands Absinthe returns home to I Love Shanghai. Send out a disclaimer for your actions to your friends, and try their Absinthe shots and cocktails all night for 25rmb. Mark 'em up for your country. Mash-up tunes provided by DJ Sexy Paul. Starts at 9pm. No cover.

Prison Back @ MuseFri, July 25th

We all know what goes on behind bars at any righteous prison. Play out your authoritative fantasy as a guard with 2 free drinks going to anyone who dons the pinstripes. Sexy. Break free upstairs for hip hop & R&B International Live Band from 11pm to 2am. All inmates serve their sentence starting at 9pm. No cover.

Toy Stuffed Animals @ German ConsulateFri, July 25th

Don't let the title fool you, this German film depicts a tragic tale of a dead girl's life told through her possessions. The plot unfolds to discover the disturbing truth of her abandonment and victimization in the human trafficking trade. This uplifting experience is completely free of charge in German (with English subtitles). Begins at 7pm.

Clash of Class @ Jade on 36Fri, July 25th

Class of the titans: "Tokyo's Electro Geishas" vs. "Shanghai's Progressive Beauties" at Jade on 36 for their Clash of Class party. Join DJs Fujiko and Ivy V for a night of tunes and Solid Vodka cocktails specials. Ladies in Kimonos and Qipaos drink for free from 10pm-midnight.

Independent Film Day - Take One @ Image TunnelSat, July 26th

Shanghai's tiniest cinema on Moganshan Lu hosts an afternoon dedicated to some not-so-tiny independent films. The movies will cover all things China, from longtangs, to Tibet and even love. If you can't make it this time Image Tunnel gets the reels rolling again on August 2nd. Starts 1:30pm.

Mei Gou (The Beau Monde) @ Contrasts GallerySat, July 26th

Pearl Lam's new show at Contrasts operates on the Asian/American theme. Mixed media installations by American-born Asians and Asian born Asians who've migrated to the land of the collapsing economy. Vernissage cocktail from 6-8pm.

Fashion Show for Sichuan Children's Relief @ Otto Cafe & Wine BarSat, July 26th

Designer threads strut down the catwalk at this fashion show raising cash to buy winter jackets for earthquake affected children. The show features collections by Kate McFarlin, Jane Zhu and Ibyl. Your 100rmb cover fee all goes to the kids. Open bar courtesy of Tanqueray from 7-10pm; event lasts 'til midnight. Space is limited: first 500 RSVPs to katemcfarlin@gmail.com

Tokyo Night vol. II @ De la CoastSat, July 26th

DJ Ram Rider's coming from Japan to De La Coast this weekend for their second installment of Tokyo Night. After their successful inaugural event with Jasstronik from Tokyo, they're bringing in the "Japanese version of Daft Punk / Underworld." Goes from 9pm till late. Cover: 50rmb.

David Hasselhoff's Bday Tribute Weekend @ SmSh TerritorySat, July 26th

Celebrate the Hoff's birthday with a weekend in Moganshan organized by Bohdi Bikes. Know for his epic roles in Baywatch and Night Rider, not to mention his unforgettable Greatest Hits album - Bodhi Bikes is offering a way to properly pay tribute to this 1990's icon. Spend the weekend hiking, biking and barbequing in honor of the ledgend himself. Beginner-intermediate riders welcome. Departs 8am Saturday, returning 7pm Sunday. Cost: 1200rmb including transportation, 4 meals, & bike rentals.

Grand Opening Party @ Bar StalottoSat, July 26th

Opulence Italian style: Bar Salotto @ ORO opens this weekend. Friday and Saturday is free flow cocktails from 9pm until midnight. Check out the dim-lit decor and trendy new space for free when you bring your namecard, otherwise 150rmb at the door.