In addition to its gluttony of dive bars and dance clubs, Shanghai is actually a great place for more cultured endeavors. Whether it’s literature, art, theatre, or film, you can find it all here, along with a like-minded group of people with whom to share the experiences. There is strong group of film buffs in Shanghai, resulting in a plethora of viewing choices. Serious films, foreign films, cult classic films – whatever your taste, you’re bound to find a Shanghai club to match.

Sunday:

The ChaletView In Map
This Swiss lodge-style bar may be known more for its cheap happy hour and random location than its movie showings on Sunday afternoons, but there is no doubt it has a loyal following. The movies start at 15:30 and generally run until 17:30. If there’s something in particular you want to see, just call Dennis at (021) 131-6280-7621 to make a request.

Add: 385 Yongjia Lu, near Taiyuan Lu, Shanghai
地址 : 上海市永嘉路385号, 近太原路
Tel: 021 3401 0958
Opening hours: Daily, 15:00-03:00

Tuesday:

DadaView In Map
Everyone’s favourite dive bar (at least now that LOgO is gone) ramps up the cheesiness factor with their selection of cult classics that (almost) everyone knows and loves. Movies begin at 21:00 and are generally shown in Chinese with English subtitles. And as always, entry is free!

Add: 115 Xingfu Lu, near Fahuazhen Lu, Shanghai
地址 : 上海市幸福路115号, 近法华镇路
Tel: 021 150 0018 2212
Opening hours: Daily, 20:00-late

Wednesday:

Boxing Cat View In Map
Boxing Cat (Fuxing Lu location) sets the bar a bit higher by showing not just one, not two, but three movies during their Wednesday movie nights. Cult classics are their specialty, all shown on a big screen and served with complimentary popcorn. Entry is completely free and things get started around 21:00 – so get there early for a good seat.

Add: 82 Fuxing Lu, near Yongfu Lu, Shanghai
地址 : 上海市复兴路82号, 近永福路
Tel: 021 6431 2091
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 17:00-02:00; Fri 15:00-02:00; Sat-Sun 11:00-02:00

Focus CoffeeView In Map
Open to people of every sexual orientation, Focus Coffee hosts a LGBT Movie Night every Wednesday in conjunction with their usual “mingling” night. Between these two events, you’re bound to meet new people and have a memorable night. Feel free to bring your own movies, or choose from the ones that are already provided. The whole event typically runs from 20:00-24:00.

Add: 1st Floor, Harbour Ring Plaza, 18 Xizang Zhonglu, Near Yan’an Xilu, Shanghai
地址 :上海市西藏中路18号港陆广场1楼大堂近延安西路
Tel: 021 152 1685 7806
Open hours: Daily, 20:00-01:00

Thursday:

Vienna CafeView In Map
Vienna Cafe classes things up a bit by showing a range of international films that are sure to spark intense discussion. With an emphasis on exposing life within different cultures, the films tend towards drama. Entry is free but an RSVP is required, so be sure to call (021) 6445 2131 to reserve your spot. Movies start at 19:30.

Add: 25 Shaoxing Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu, Shanghai
地址 : 上海市绍兴路25号， 近瑞金二路
Tel: 021 6445 2131
Opening hours: Daily, 08:00-20:00

Film Clubs:

Jameson Movie Club
The Jameson Movie Club is hosted by Jameson Studios and encourages everyone who loves movies to join in the fun every other Sunday. The club seems to show a wide variety of movie genres, screening anything from art house films to blockbusters. The location of the club varies, but mostly favours Cotton’s (Anting Lu location) and The Apartment. Entry is free and includes a tub of popcorn, so check out their website for dates, locations and movie listings.

Cotton’s View In Map
Add: 132 Anting Lu, near Jianguo Xi Lu, Shanghai
地址 : 上海安亭路132号 近建国西路
Tel: 021 6433 7995
Open: Weekdays, 11:00-02:00; Weekends, 11:00-04:00
The ApartmentView In Map
Add: 3/F, 47 Yongfu Lu, near Fuxing Xi Lu, Shanghai
地址 : 上海永福路47号3楼  近复兴西路
Tel: 021 6437-9478
Opening hours: 11:00-late

Alliance Francaise de ShanghaiView In Map
A French language training center, Alliance Francaise de Shanghai regularly holds movie screenings in addition to their various other offerings (like concerts, expositions, etc). With an aim towards building a French community with native speakers or simply those who want to learn, their movie choices vary from indie to classic, but are always shown in French (usually with Chinese subtitles). Entry is free and movies begin at 16:00.

Add: 6/F, 297 Wusong Lu, near Tanggu Lu, Shanghai
地址 : 上海吴淞路297号6楼 近塘沽路
Tel: 021 6357 5388
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30-20:30; Sat 10:00-19:00; Sun 8:30-16:30

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