Urban Family

Karma Life 10th Anniversary Party

Join the Karma Life Kula for a party at the Andaz, Xintiandi this weekend!

By Urban Family, Aug 27, 2014 15:20

Jiashan Market back September 6!

Jiashan Saturday Market returns after their summer break to bring you some of Shanghai's best artisan produce and handmade crafts.

By Urban Family, Aug 27, 2014 15:00

Kiddies Summer Wet Party Part 2 at Paulaner!

Paulaner Shanghai's flagship outlet on Fenyang Road will host part two of it's Kiddies’ Summer Wet Party this weekend as a refreshing way to kick off the new school year!

By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 11:30

5 of the Best Specialty Museums in Shanghai

The dog days of summer are here. While most people are away on holidays, there’s still plenty to discover during before school starts.

By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 10:30

Dance: Australian dance sensation 'Tap Dogs' takes over QSW Culture Center

Considered a national treasure in Australia, dance spectacle Tap Dogs takes over the QSW Cultural Center from September 2 to 21.

By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 10:30

Havaianas Summer Beach Party at Bund Beach on Saturday

beach party

By Urban Family, Jul 09, 2014 13:00

Kiddies Summer Wet Party at Paulaner!

Paulaner is offering the chance to escape Shanghai’s summer heat and get ready to kick off the vacation season with its refreshing annual Kiddies’ Summer Wet Party!

By Urban Family, Jun 25, 2014 14:30

Walk on the wild side: Moganshan Lu art district

For the edgier side of the Shanghai contemporary art scene, you won’t want to miss the Moganshan Lu area of the Putuo District.

By Urban Family, Jun 23, 2014 15:00

Shanghai's Best Art Museums

The city’s art scene is booming making this the perfect time explore the multitude of museums, sculptures and galleries around town.

By Urban Family, Jun 20, 2014 16:00

Win! Painting class at Paintertainment Shanghai

Urban Family's weekly giveaway.

By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 15:00

Art supplies: The essential guide to help kids get creative at home

Most times, basics items - along with recycled objects and a few specialty materials - are all one needs for successful art making.

By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 15:00

Art classes: Disocver your inner Picasso

“It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” --Pablo Picasso

By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 14:50

As part of the <em>Urban Family </em>arts-themed issue, we made an open call for student artwork submissions from the Shanghai international school community for a judged competition. Here is slideshow of a selection of submissions.

By Urban Family, Jun 16, 2014 17:31

Best in Show 2014 Winners

As part of the Urban Family arts-themed issue, we made an open call for student artwork submissions from the Shanghai international school community for a judged competition. We were overwhelmed by the response. We received 110 works from seven different

By Urban Family, Jun 16, 2014 17:19

Langham Hotel 'Angels' Eyes' Painting Competition

On, Friday, June 13, students and teachers from the Luwan Special Needs Education School gathered at the Shanghai Langham Hotel at Xintiandi to participate in the official Angels’ Eyes painting competition. Fifteen students from this award-winning school

By Urban Family, Jun 16, 2014 13:52

Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) Highlights

The Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) runs from June 14-22 and features over 300 films. Here are some of the top family friendly options.

By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2014 16:17

Pizza Express: A Family Favorite

The restaurant may have a new name, but it’s still the same great taste. Shanghai’s well-loved Pizza Marzano restaurant is now known as Pizza Express like its counterpart in the UK. The name change still brings with it an abundance of tasty dishes that ev

By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2014 16:05

Art Smart: Make a Monet inspired collage

Children are never too young to appreciate art. Using art history as her muse, every issue Colorbox Arts creator Monika Lin provides a project that can be done at home and incorporates a brief lesson.

By Urban Family, May 05, 2014 17:50

Brushing Up With Fluoride

Fluoride is an essential part of children’s dental health, helping to make your kids’ teeth stronger, which prevents decay. Nothing makes a parent prouder than hearing their child come from the dentist’s office flashing their pearly whites declaring, “No

By Urban Family, Apr 17, 2014 10:50

Walk This Way: Family-Friendly Tours

Bogged down by the daily grind, it is all too easy to take the same old sights every day for granted. A walking tour provides a great way to discover or rediscover parts of the city that might otherwise be forgotten.

By Urban Family, Apr 15, 2014 14:50