Shanghai Watchdog: Closures, Crashes and Plenty of Great Events

Shanghai Watchdog: Closures, Crashes and Plenty of Great Events
By Susie Gordon , eChinacities.com

Golden Week is over and autumn is finally here. We’re in that precious few weeks of perfect Shanghai weather, when it’s warm enough to sit outside but cool enough not to melt. It’s the ideal time for evening drinks on patios, and lazy weekend brunches on terraces. As the season gears up, there’s plenty happening around town.

1) Hello to…

The city has just gotten itself a brand new live music venue in the shape of Shanhai. It’s at 477 Aomen Lu, near Shanxi Bei Lu, which places it close to the M50 art district—one of the hippest parts of town. The venue is still in soft opening, but has already secured some great live acts to rock the stage.

2) Goodbye to…
It’s a sad day when a Shanghai institution closes its doors. We bid farewell to Malone’s Thumb Plaza branch, which closed down late last month due to licensing issues. Thankfully the Tongren Lu branch is still alive and kicking, so Monday night burger feasts can continue.

Another casualty of the cut-throat dining scene is Luneta on Julu Lu. As far as we know, it was Shanghai’s only Filipino eatery, so it’s extra-sad news of fans of adobo and sinigang.

Another of the once-glorious Xingfu Lu trio has closed its doors. In the wake of LOgO’s relocation, Anar held its last party on September 30th. This stretch of the street looks to be developing into residences, as many of the nearby restaurants are closing. The good news is that Anar’s management is moving to Dongzhu'anbang Lu and Zhenning Lu, with a high-end cocktail lounge called Fennel.

3) What’s on…

The latest big international name to drop in on Shanghai is multi-platinum Senegalese-American, Akon. He’s playing the Mercedes-Benz Arena on November 5th and tickets are selling fast. With 40 Billboard Top 100 songs under his belt, and guest appearances with luminaries like Michael Jackson, Eminem and Whitney Houston, Akon is a true R&B legend, and his concert promises to be a huge event.

More great music is heading our way in the shape of the JZ Jazz Festival. It’s the largest annual outdoor music festival in Shanghai, featuring world-class jazz bands, soloists and DJs. The event involves a weekend of outdoor concerts on October 15th and 16th at the Expo Ground as well as an indoor concert series at the Shanghai Center Theater from October 18th to 22nd. Visit the event’s website for details (www.jzfestival.com).

One for the sports fans, the Rolex Tennis Masters Cup is taking place this month, with a line up of the sport’s best singles and doubles players. A major event on the men's professional tournament circuit, the Masters Cup is held at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center, Asia's biggest tennis facility. There are matches played daily between October 8th and 16th.

Families with children should get their tickets early for Disney on Ice. The show is in Shanghai between the 11th and 13th November at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, and looks to be a sell-out.

4) In the news…

The Metro crash on September 27th that injured 295 people has brought safety concerns into the public domain once again. According to an investigation report released on October 7th, the crash was caused by staff at Shanghai Metro’s operation control centre and Laoximen station who failed to follow safety procedures. The incident happened at 14:37 between Yuyuan Garden Station and Laoximen Station on Line 10. There were no fatalities, but many of the injured are still in hospital recovering. Disciplinary action has been taken against 12 people involved in the case.

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Keywords: Shanghai October events Shanghai Rolex Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai restaurant closings and openings Shanghai Disney on Ice Shanghai Akon

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