Oct 11- Oct 15: 2017 Shanghai Rolex Masters
If you are a hardcore tennis fan and can’t spare the time to fly away and watch a Grand Slam then you’re in luck, the Shanghai Masters is coming to town. This annual, professional men’s tennis tournament has drawn big names over the years, and the 2017 competition is no exception. With both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal signed up to play, you may have the chance to witness another epic, on court epic battle.
Oct 11-Oct 15, RMB100-34,000. Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena. See listing here.
Oct 14: Mega Yoga at the Peninsula Shanghai
This Saturday, The Peninsula Shanghai is going to launch its inaugural “Mega Yoga” to celebrate the health benefits of yogic practices and raise funds for non-profit organization Raleigh China. Taking place on the beautiful lawn of No.1 Waitanyuan, “Mega Yoga” will offer a unique programme by health experts in partnership with lululemon and is comprised of two 60-minute yoga sessions from world-class international instructors. Mega Yoga is priced at RMB 480 or RMB 580 per person, including two one-hour yoga sessions, one lululemon sportswear outfit, complimentary juices sponsored by VCLEANSE, one healthy lunch at No.1Waitanyuan and entry into the lucky draw. Click website below and sign your name in now!
Sat Oct 14, 8.30-11.30am, http://www.megayoga.org No.1 Waitanyuan, see listing here.
Oct 14-15: Musical - Town Musicians of Bremen
Town Musicians of Bremen is a classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. The tale is about a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster all chasing their music dreams. The musical version not only turns words into a vivid performance with rich settings, but also includes charismatic elements such as ballet and tap dancing. Children, as well as parents, will gain some food for thought from this musical.
Sat Oct 14, 2.30pm-4.30pm; Sun Oct 15, 10am-12am; RMB480. Shanghai Daning Theatre. See listing here.
Oct 20-21: Wellington College Festival of Education
This year’s Festival of Education is the third festival of its kind and promises to be the best of what is now an annual event that celebrates, debates and explores educational issues. The four main stands – Early Years, Wellbeing, Chinese and British attitudes to education, and general educational inquiry – will form the basis of the event and provide broad organisational guidelines. So, whether you are a parent, an educator or someone who is interested in teaching and learning, there is plenty to offer during the two days.
Oct 20-21; RMB100 (Day Ticket), RMB150 (Full Festival Ticket). Wellington College International Shanghai. See listing here
All Month: Neighborhood Earth
Developed in partnership with the US Space & Rocket Center and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Neighborhood Earth brings the solar system to Shanghai. Immerse yourself in this intergalactic experience that includes a 360 degree look at the solar system, a space station modeled to scale, spacesuits and artifacts of space probes. This unmissable event offers a variety of hands-on activities, enough for both adults and children to be impressed and amazed.
10.30am-9.30pm (closed Mondays); RMB120. Paradise Walk (Hongqiao), Building A, L1 & L6. See listing here.
