Splish, Splash! Cool Pools around Shanghai
Are you ready for some fun in the sun? We have your guide to the city’s best pools. Get your beach bags ready
By Urban Family, Jun 24, 2014 15:00
Al fresco dining: Sit in the sun all summer long
It might be hot, but on those days when you long to be outside with the kids, head to one of these restaurants for a cool drink and light fare
By Urban Family, Jun 23, 2014 16:00
Fight the bite: Keep mosquitoes at bay with these handy tips
We asked Dr. Lincoln Sakiara Miyasaka, a family medicine doctor at Shanghai United Family Hospital for advice on how to avoid becoming a mosquito magnet this summer.
By Urban Family, Jun 23, 2014 15:00
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
BISS Head of Music on Tour with Anuna
“It’s like a surrealistic dream come true… kind of like a guitar player getting into The Beatles!” That’s how Russell Seaton, British International School Shanghai (BISS) Pudong’s Head of Music, describes embarking on the China tour with world-renowned Ce
By Urban Family, Jun 20, 2014 16:09
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
The summer slide: Keeping young minds active this vacation
Students of all ages digress two to three months in their academic skills during the summer if they do not have intellectual stimulation
By Urban Family, Jun 19, 2014 18:00
Day Trip: Thames Town, Sonjiang
The Urban Family guide to Thames Town
By Urban Family, Jun 19, 2014 17:00
Fete de la Musique
Shanghai's going to be in a musical mood when this worldwide celebration of music returns to the city for the fifth straight year. Expect plenty of free concerts and music performances, from Pudong to Songjiang, from large outdoor public spaces to intimat
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 15:37
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
Urban Family Parenting Lunch: June 24
Join us as life skills experts Yuliana Chernomord and Jeff Tan share financial tips and tools for kids of all ages at the second in a series of parenting lunches hosted by Urban Family.
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 14:55
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
East West Theatre's The Learned Ladies
Shanghai’s original English-language company, East West Theatre, returns to the stage this week. David Johansson (Almost, Maine) directs an adaptation of Moliere’s The Learned Ladies from June 18 to 23 at The Pearl. An outrageous farce, it follows young H
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 13:15
Green City Mini World Cup
Shanghai's Mini World Cup hosted by Green City and Urbanatomy Media kicked off over the weekend, June 14-15 in Jinqiao. The teams played through the heat while the kids had fun in the bouncy castles. A big thank you to all of the sponsors.
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 12:43
Best in Show 2014 Submissions
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
Celebrate Dad
Don't forget this Sunday, June 15 is Father's Day. To celebrate, we've compiled a list of all the ways you can treat Dad on his special day in Shanghai.
By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2014 17:05
Win! Pizza Express voucher for RMB500
Pizza Express is giving away a RMB500 voucher to one lucky winner. To win, please send the answer to the following question to ufwin@urbanatomy.com before June 18 with the subject 'Pizza Express': Q) What is your favorite pizza topping?
By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2014 16:22
