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Shanghai Christmas and New Year bar hopping tour
Get ready for the most festive nightlife event in Shanghai! Join our **Holiday Bar Hopping Tour** and explore Christmas-themed bars, hidden speakeasies, and unique holiday cocktails with an international group of fun people.
This event is perfect for **tourists, expats, solo travelers, students, and groups** looking to experience Shanghai’s holiday nightlife.
TAILOR TOUR – Christmas & New Year Bar Hopping Experience
🎅 Daily Festive Bar Crawl \| 🎄 Hidden Bars \| ✨ Holiday Cocktails \| 🥂 New Year Celebrations
Join us for a magical nightlife journey through Shanghai’s best holiday-themed bars and speakeasies.
Perfect for tourists, expats, solo travelers, and groups!
Includes:
✔ 4 bars & speakeasies
✔ 3 Free Shots
✔ English speaking local guide
✔ Holiday games & surprises
✔ Christmas props & photo moments
✔ New friends from around the world
Christmas Bar Hop: Nov 29 - Dec 26
New Year Countdown Crawl: Dec 27 - 31
Jan 1 Hangover Crawl: Relaxed crawl
📍 Meeting Point: French Concession / Jing’an
🕒 Daily: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
💰 Price: $29
Add WeChat to book 👇
13052007784
周日书法静心体验 | Sunday Calligraphy Zen Session | 日曜書道体験
⏰ 每周日 18:30\-19:30 \| Every Sunday \| 毎週日曜日
📜 课程主旨 \| Course Concept \| クラスコンセプト
为国际友人打开中国书法艺术之门,同时欢迎:
• 想重拾笔墨的华人朋友 Chinese friends rediscovering tradition
• 追求心灵宁静的都市人 Urban souls seeking inner peace
• 对中国文化好奇的外籍人士 Foreigners curious about Chinese culture
🗓 课程安排 \| Schedule \| スケジュール
【常规课程 Regular Class \| 通常クラス】
每周日 (Sunday):18:30-19:30
内容包含:
✓ 文房四宝文化讲解 Cultural introduction
✓ 基础笔法教学 Basic techniques
✓ 自由创作指导 Creative guidance
✓ 茶歇交流时间 Tea break & sharing
💵 费用说明 \| Pricing \| 料金体系
• 单次体验 Single Session:
🔹 非会员 198元 \| Non\-member 198RMB \| 非会員198元
🔹 会员价 180元 \| Member 180RMB \| 会員180元
• 超值次卡 Package Deals:
🌸 5次卡 800元\| 5\-session 800RMB\| 5回券800元
🪷 10次卡 1500元\| 10\-session 1500RMB\| 10回券1500元
📍 地点 \| Location \| 場所
Yin Studio
2nd floor,Lane 190 Guangyuan Road,Xuhui District,Shanghai
(徐汇区广元路190弄17楼2楼)
(近徐家汇地铁站(16号出口)/交通大学地铁站(1号口) \| Near Xujiahui Station\(exit16\)/Jiaotong University Station\(exit 1\)\| 最寄り駅)
Sunday Afternoon World Mates Meetup
Hi There,
60+ Expats, Tourists, and locals join us to make new friends, have fun and learn new things, stay in company and share views and opinions on different topics.
Don't worry about your language level or being new, Hosts will welcome you warmly at the venue and introduce you to a few other attendees so long as you come early. You'll soon feel at home!!
**We have our area booked for Meetup. Please ask the cafe staff for language Exchangers Shanghai, they will help you find us.**
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**Special thanks to our partners**
**HSBC,** a British [universal bank](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_bank) and [financial services](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_services) group headquartered in [London](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London), England, with historical and business links to [East Asia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Asia) and a [multinational](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multinational_corporation) footprint. It is the [largest Europe-based bank by total assets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Europe), ahead of [BNP Paribas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNP_Paribas), with US$2.953 trillion as of December 2021.
**italki**, the global language learning platform offering 1-on-1 online lessons with qualified native-speaking teachers
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**How does it work:**
A. Done RSVP on meetup & payment before coming over
B. Show hosts ticket you bought to check in & get a wristband
C. Get your first free welcome drink, or order something else you’d love to have
D. Grab seats, make a self-introduction, start topics discussion,
and at 4:15 PM stand-up free networking chat
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**Costs & Payment methods :**
**Online on WeChat mini-program (Get ¥10 Refund on-site** if you RSVP on meetup)
**Female**
¥40 / person ( Only 15 Early bird Spots )
¥50 / person
**Male**
¥50 / person ( Only 15 Early bird Spots )
¥60 / person
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**At Door** ¥70/ person(all genders)
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Add **Eric's WeChat: 15026652832 to score tickets via WeChat Mini Program. Registration is valid after payment is made.**
\*\***All tickets include one free drink**.\*\* Refunds only if the event is canceled. Your credit will be switched to the very next event on the same day of next week once only if couldn't make the one which u already paid for
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**Check-in Time:** **3:00-3:30 pm,** (@Eric with a word of I’ll be late on group chat if u arrive during 3:30-4:00 pm, **Do Not accept any check-in after** 4:00 **pm**)
Plz don’t forget to update your RSVP to free up space if you can’t make it anymore, thanks.
**l Venue:** **TsingTao 1903 Beer Bar(Jing An Temple Branch)**
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**l Address:** No. 315 Yuyuan Rd, Jing’An District, Shanghai
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**l Subway:** **Exit 1 of Jing An Temple station of Line 2,7,14**
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**l Event Time: 3:00 - 6:00 PM** Every Sunday(Plz arrive on time or a bit early, leave anytime)
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We’d also love to know what you expect from this group, and what types of activities you’d be into. open to all propositions for the meet-ups activities
By participating in our events, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. The photos and videos will be shared on our social networks
You may be removed from the group if rude, aggressive, harassing, or coming only to date
Any questions Just add **Eric's WeChat: 15026652832**
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If you would miss Saturday’s event, feel free to join our Friday (Link below)
https://www.meetup.com/language-exchangers-shanghai/events/
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Disclaimer:
Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct, and well-being; recognizes that possibly attend activities, and agrees to participate solely at their own risk. The hosts shall not be held liable for any inconvenience, accidents, rescues, injuries, etc.
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感谢了解我们活动,如果你的英语已经达到能进行基本日常生活、工作交流水平,并希望持续保持活跃度,你就来对地方了。
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若想获得活动最新照片,或其他疑问欢迎加 管理员微信入群:
**Eric - WeChat:15026652832 或**
**小红书 搜 language Exchangers Shanghai**
周日活动:
@活动地点: TsingTao 1903 (愚园路店)
@活动地址: 上海市静安区愚园路315号1楼103室
@活动时间: 每周日下午3:00-6:00(可提前5-10分钟到场,随时离场)
@交通方式: **2,7,14 号地铁 到 静安寺 地铁站下 从1号口出 步行5分钟**
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免责声明:
本活动本着自愿参与的原则,参加活动者视为具有完全民事行为能力的人(18岁以上公民),对于任何原因造成的人身财产等一切伤害和损失完全自行负责,活动主办方不承担任何责任。所有现场参加者默认同意并接受本声明!
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欢迎参加周五晚场次(链接如下)
https://www.meetup.com/language-exchangers-shanghai/events/
Weekly Go meeting
I will organize a go meeting on every sunday night near nanjing east road. The cafe is nice and i will bring one board with me at the first meeting. Beginners are welcome. I will show the basic rules. Do suggest you add my wechat 864324659 and I can know your levels to find opponents.
40~60 people every time Language Exchange& Social Party
小红书RedBook: TomEvents.
微信公众号wechat offical account: TomEvents.
wechat:lzy9138
First i should let you know That our Time and location could be changing from Time to time,sometimes we don’t update the information here in meetup, so pls add my wechat:Lzy9138 to confirm before you come, I’ll also add you in our wechat group where you ‘ll get the latest notifications
Hi There,
Welcome to our language exchange party
Our Event is devided into 3 parts.
1.Get your drink, grab a seat, and free talk
2.Hosting Part.(Ice-breaking Game,Lucky Draw etc.). Within half an hour.
3.Networking, Board Games, Industry Exchanges and mingling.different areas will be set, everyone Stand up, hold your drink and move freely~
About 1.5 hour
**How does it work:**
A. Done RSVP on meetup & payment before coming over
B. Use wechat to scan our QR code to check in & get a bracelet
C. Get your first free drink.
D. Grab a seats and follow the flow.
**Costs & Payment methods :**
**Online on WeChat mini-program 快团团**
Ticket Price Varies from ¥39.9-78
若想获得活动通知 最新照片,或其他疑问欢迎加 管理员微信入群:
**Tom-WeChat:lzy9138**
**小红书/微信公众号:上海英语角TomEvents**
周六活动:
@活动时间Time: 每周六下午Every Saturday afternoon 3-6pm
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免责声明:
本活动本着自愿参与的原则,参加活动者视为具有完全民事行为能力的人(18岁以上公民),对于任何原因造成的人身财产等一切伤害和损失完全自行负责,活动主办方不承担任何责任。所有现场参加者默认同意并接受本声明!
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Sunday Scribbles (Free-writing Time)
Get ready creative writers! Inkwell is proud to announce Sunday Scribbles, our latest event for the Shanghai writing community.
Sunday Scribbles is a low stress gathering for your Sunday afternoon creative writing. Join us to work, chat, and write to your heart's content. (Mostly write, though). Add Ryan (WechatID: texaswriter) to figure out where we are meeting this week and to ask any questions. I don't keep Meetup very up to date and everything Inkwell does is organized through wechat groups, so even if the number of attendees is low, there's likely an event still going on. Add Ryan, and you can join the wechat group where everything is happening.
Some Frequently Asked Questions:
What do we do here?: Mostly write and work quietly with some chatting
What to bring?: Something to work on
What we don't do?: Edit things for you, serve as writing consultants
What does it cost?: Free, but please order something to support the venue.
What is Inkwell?: There's a lot of information about the workshop located on the website: www.inkwell.asia.
Meet Writing Workshop veterans and other Workshoppers for the latest info on writing prompts and activities. It's also the perfect chance to make the Sunday night deadline for that week's Writing Workshop.
Sunday Scribbles is organized by Paula Willis who has been in Shanghai since early 2018 and a member of the writing group since fall 2019.
Bring something to write with and we'll see you there!
Bailian Zhonghuan Shopping Mall
dear all, We will move to Bailian Zhongshan BEFORE jing’an opens. Welcome to join us
Please confirm with me first before you signed up
My WeChat is ellenliu12345
60rmb for 2 hours , 6 people share a court
小伙伴们, 所以我们在静安开放之前将会在百联中环打,欢迎加入我们
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Shanghai 3 hour bike tour with coffee break
Embark on an enriching bike tour through the dynamic city of Shanghai, blending adventure, culture, and relaxation. This tour offers an immersive experience, showcasing the city's vibrant neighborhoods, historical sites, and hidden gems.
Tour Highlights:
Exclusive small tour group with up to 6 person
Historical Landmarks and Modern Marvels:
Begin in central Shanghai, cycling through a mix of colonial-era buildings and modern skyscrapers. Visit the Bund and admire the contrasting architectural styles.
Bustling Markets and Serene Parks:
Navigate lively markets and tranquil parks, experiencing both the city's vibrant street life and peaceful green spaces.
Cultural Insights and Local Flavors:
Explore the Former French Concession, with its tree-lined avenues and historic mansions. Learn about local customs and Shanghai’s art scene.
Charming Coffee Break:
Take a break at a quaint local café, savoring freshly brewed coffee and pastries. Enjoy a moment of relaxation and engage with fellow travelers.
Hidden Gems and Scenic Routes:
Discover lesser-known neighborhoods and scenic routes, including hidden temples and vibrant street art, revealing Shanghai’s authentic spirit.
Tour Details:
Price: 300RMB/Person
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Difficulty Level: Easy (suitable for everybody)
Inclusions: Professional guide, bike rental
Flexibility: You can either choose to end the tour at the bund or back to meeting point
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, water bottle, camera
Meeting Point: Central location in Shanghai (details provided upon booking)
Contact: You can add me on wechat 13052007784 or call me directly with the same number to book your tour.
Why Choose This Tour:
Ideal for travelers seeking a unique, active way to explore Shanghai, this tour balances sightseeing, cultural immersion, and relaxation. Suitable for solo travelers, couples, and groups, it promises unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation of Shanghai’s heritage and contemporary charm.
Experience the magic of Shanghai on this captivating bike tour with a coffee break, discovering the city one pedal at a time.
Jingan gymnasium Friday social badminton event
what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court
Jingan gymnasium Tuesday social badminton event
what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court
Chinese Kungfu tea experience
Wonderful tea tasting journey which professional tea artist.you will experience traditional Chinese Kungfu tea to feel aroma of fine tea and Etiquette
jingan badminton social event
Add wechat ellenliu12345 if you want to join the event! sign up in advance is necessary.Welcome join us
60rmb for 2 hours , prepare racket by yourself
Chinese Corner in Jing an
Chinese Corner in Jing an(Line 7 Changping Lu station) Please free free to join us. All levels are welcome! Don’t worry about your Chinese level, we have mandarin teachers here to help you, any questions free to ask. More informations
Welcome to add WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass
Language exchange @Jing an
Hi there,
Welcome to join our group to practice the new language with new friends.
WeChat: ZoeMandarinClass
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Contra dance with Big Scioty on Jan 3 - First Congregational Church
**Caller: Gaye Fifer**
**Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown**
**Big Scioty Contra Dance**
**temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215**
WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing!
Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor.
Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner.
Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot.
For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/)
Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!
Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ 5 Bean Coffee
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [5 Bean Coffee](https://5beancoffee.com/)!
Freestyle + Games
**Games**: Bring your favorite game to play with others or join in with a game that someone else brought. Board games. Card games. Please, no axe throwing games or other blood sports. It's not that I'm opposed to such things, it's just that clean up could be a mess and my First Aid certification is long expired.
(POST here in the comments what game you are bringing. Let us know what you're good at and what you want to play...)
**On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
Contra dance Jan 24 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!
# **Band: The Pegheads; Caller: Liz Burkhart**
Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm
NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening!
**Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214**
WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing!
Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor.
Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner.
Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot.
Please bring your own refillable water bottle.
Freestyle + 3rd Annual Great Chili Cook Off
**3rd Annual Great Chili Cook Off**: Calling All Cooks! This is your shot at dethroning our 2-time repeat Chili Champion and claim the 1st place Chef's Cap and Apron for yourself. Second and Third place winners will also receive a cap and apron.
This is often one of our more well-attended events so please RSVP early and come hungry.
Members will be given a ticket to vote for their favorite chili. No campaigning this year please. Let the chili speak for itself (no, not like that. I know what you are thinking. Stop that.)
**On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
Curling Beginners Clinic
**TRY AN OLYMPIC SPORT IN A FUN, BEGINNER-FOCUSED CLINIC!**
Enjoy 15 minutes of off-ice basics, 50 minutes learning to sweep and deliver stones, then play a couple of ends with your group.
Afterward, join us in the warm room for broomstacking (socializing) with your teammates and opponents.
Limited spots available.
**What to wear:**
Clean rubber soled tennis shoes (required), loose/stretchy clothing (no jeans), and warm layers - ice ranges 32-40 degrees F.
***\*\*\*\*\*Ski Club Membership required for this event!\*\*\*\*\****
[Home - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/)
Once membership is established - follow below link to sign up for Curling:
[Curling Clinic - Begin to Curl - Calendar - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=686961&item_id=2793520)




















