DINNER SOCIAL CLUB meets BERLIN SHANGHAI NIGHT

The night is co-hosted by Lavia Lin – a Berlin-based artist, cultural manager, and proud Shanghainese – this special gathering marks a deeply personal occasion: the 30th anniversary of the House of Blues & Jazz, a legendary venue in Shanghai run by her family, and a cultural home to generations of expats, musicians, and creatives.

The idea for Berlin Shanghai Night first came to life in 2022, in the middle of the pandemic, a time when many of us longed for connection, for home, and for shared culture. The plan was to make it a recurring event, but like many dreams, it was paused by global uncertainties.
Now, it’s time to pick it up again—because we have something worth celebrating.

A Special Occasion – 30 Years of the House of Blues & Jazz
This edition is extra special. We’re honoring 30 years of the House of Blues & Jazz—a cornerstone of Shanghai’s music scene and a second home for locals and expats alike. It’s a place that has hosted world-class musicians and nightly gatherings for three decades, embodying the spirit of artistic exchange and warm hospitality.

To celebrate this legacy, we’re bringing a little piece of that magic to Berlin: a Shanghai-style night with live jazz, soulful food, cocktails, and conversation.

### What’s on the Table?

Join us for an evening of delicious connections and cultural celebration, featuring:
✨ A selection of Shanghainese street food (Scallion pancake, Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles and Shengjian bao/ Pan-Fried Buns)
🍸 Shanghai-inspired cocktails featuring recipes from the House of Blues & Jazz
🎷 live jazz music by guitarist Gur Liraz and saxphonist Gal Liraz

Your Hosts

• Lavia, an artist and cultural manager originally from Shanghai, has long been involved in fostering musical and artistic connections. Having grown up at The House of Blues & Jazz, she continues to create spaces where music, art, and culture come together.
• Katja & Jan, a cultural mediator and a photographer, called Shanghai home for 16 years. After relocating to Berlin, they realized their dream of creating a space for cross-cultural encounters by founding C*SPACE, an inspiring venue in a former furniture factory in Berlin-Weißensee.
• Martina, born in Slovakia but ‘made’ in Asia, where she spent 15 amazing years living in Shanghai and Tokyo. She is a freelance event producer, a passionate advocate for social and environmental impact, a craft enthusiast, and a proud dog mom to a Shanghai rescue-come-therapy-dog called Milo.

Tickets & Entry
🎟 Entry includes: Street food (Scallion pancake, Shanghainese scallion noodles and Shengjian bao/ Pan-Fried Buns), one welcome drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktail), tea, and a cultural program.
💰 Ticket price: sliding scale from
Standard 48/ Supporter 58/ Lucky88
📩 Book your ticket: Book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1319859839309. Or send a direct PayPal payment to jan.siefke@c-space.eu (with the note: Dinner Social Club - 23.5).