The plum rains are coming to a close, which means that the properly hot weather is only a matter of days away. Summer is in full swing, and there’s plenty happening around town. Here’s a round up of the news from Shanghai, and some events to look forward to over the coming weeks.

1) On the nightlife scene…

What’s happening with LOgO? No sooner had the new branch of the legendary dive bar opened at 107 Sinan Lu than it closed down again! What’s going on? Well, they’re still fitting the place out after the relaunch last weekend, but thankfully we won’t have to wait too long until it’s open again. Come Friday night, it will be all systems go.

The city’s gay clubbing scene gets a new addition with Club Angel (1 Wulumuqi Lu,
near Hengshan Lu) from the same management as old favorite Pinkhome. There’s a big dance floor and several bars with different themes and music.

2) Newly opened…

If you’ve been down Nanyang Lu lately you may have notice the Pantry at number 90. It’s a retail coop selling sandwiches from Trencher's, cookies from Strictly Cookies, bagels by Spread the Bagel and fruit preserves and jams by Amelia's. It’s pretty small, and there’s only one staff member, so be prepared to wait!

Popular Cantonese diner Cha’s has opened a second branch in Xujiahui (Novel Place, B/F, 131 Tianyaoqiao Lu, near Xingeng Lu) and it’s already as busy as the original on Sinan Lu.

Taking over the spot on Dongping and Wulumuqi that used to house Keven’s is Glo London, a multi-floor, multi-purpose venue containing a restaurant, bar, terrace and café. It’s proving popular so far.

3) Speedy Prices

The Ministry of Railways has released ticket prices for the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Rail that is slated to be opened at the end of June. On the 300 km/h trains you’ll pay 555 RMB for second class, 935 RMB for first class, and 1,750 RMB for business class, for a journey of 4 hours 48 minutes. Tickets for the 250 km/h trains are 410 RMB for second class and 650 RMB for first.

4) Carnival

The Shanghai International Carnival is back after a six year absence. The event will run from July 23rd to October 30th at the Expo Park. The 100 day event will include over 50 amusement rides and facilities over an area of 80,000 square metres, and will be the largest carnival in the world. Ticketing will involve rechargeable cards for 50 RMB and 100 RMB fares.

5) More Xintiandi?

If you’re a fan of the alleys, restaurants and fancy boutiques of the “new heaven and earth”, you’ll be happy to know that Xintiandi is set to expand. Having just celebrated its 10th anniversary, the lifestyle complex is set to double over the next five years, up from the 600,000 square meters that it now occupies.

6) Music Matters

Austrian baritone George Nigl is coming to Shanghai on July 2nd to play at the Shanghai Concert Hall. He’ll sing a repertoire of German and Austrian romantic songs by Schubert, Schumann and Mahler in a concert entitled “Songs and Poetry”. This is the final project in a  cooperation between Shanghai Concert Hall and the Vienna Concert Hall.

Macy Gray is playing M1NT on July 7th at 22:00. It’s the first time the double Grammy winner has sung in the club, and members get first dibs on tables. Turn up on the night and pay 100 RMB.

June 25th sees UK dance music brand Kinki Malinki play Privé, with the Danish dance maestro Kid Massive there for support. Tickets are 100 RMB at the door. Starts 21:00.

And finally, rumours are flying that Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle might be coming to town. We’ll keep you posted…

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