Sunday, May 19
- Chengdu University of Technology
Freaking hot. Local old school punk & thrash metal with Coming Up for Air & TMetal. RMB5. Starts at 7.30 p.m. @ Nuokenuo Bar (opposite the Main Gate of Chengdu University of Technology)
- Eight and a Half Bar
Open Guitar Class. with Soundtoy guitarist Li Zhe. Free entrance. 2.30 - 5.30 p.m.
- Jiaozi Concert Hall
Sichuan Symphony Orchestra Weekend Concert. Italian opera benefit concert. Starts at 8 p.m.
- Little Bar (New)
Liu Dongming. Chinese folk. RMB60 (students RMB50). Starts at 8 p.m.
- Orchard Villa Simming Pool
Red Dress Charity Run. RMB100 (first 100 to sign get a t-shirt and dinner). Benefits to to Hopeful Hearts. @ Orchad Villas corner
- Sichuan Jincheng Art Palace
Hu Defu aka Ara Kimbo. Taiwanese folk/ world. RMB80-580. Starts at 8 p.m.
- The Spot
Bitcoin Meetup with an IT professional from the banking industry and other bitcoiners.
Free entrance. RSVP recommended. Starts at 5 p.m.
Ongoing Events & Specials
- Bookworm
Caroline Lu perfroms her songs on guitar and piano. Free entrance. Starts at 6.30 p.m.
- Bookworm
Beginners Writers' Group. Free entrance.
- iMandarin
Chinese Tea culture lesson. Try different kinds of tea. Free. Starts at 2 p.m.
R.S.V.P. with 15928681015 Justine - Kempinski Hotel
Chengdu Panda Hash House Harriers. Every other Sunday. RMB 50 (female members: RMB30) 2.30 p.m. @ Orchid Villas (Renmin Corner)
- Shamrock Bar
Sunday Brunch. Bloody Mary RMB25. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, May 20
- Chengdu East Music Park
Oil on canvas: Contemporary Chinese Art. Free entrance. April 20 - May 20 @ CCengyi Gallery
Ongoing Events & Specials
- Bookworm
Mark on the piano sings covers. Free entrance. Starts at 8.30 p.m.
- Cru Winebar
Wine Flight. Three glasses of wine for RMB88.
Tuesday, May 21
- Little Bar (New)
Agnes Kain. Aussie accustic pop. RMB80 (RMB60 pre-sale). Starts at 8 p.m.
Ongoing Events & Specials
- Bookworm
Pub Quiz Night. Fortnightly trivia. Starts at 7:30 p.m.
- Cakey Butta'
30% off cheesecake and wines all day long.
- Carol's by the River
Salsa Night with two dance instructers. Starts at 9 p.m.
- Cru Winebar
Wine tasting night for members.
- Shamrock Bar
West Coast Swing Dance with instructor. Free dance lesson 7-8 p.m. Open dancing 8-10 p.m.
- The Spot
Mediterranean night. special menu.
Wednesday, May 22
- Little Bar (New)
This will destroy You. Indie/ post-rock from Texas. Support: 48V. RMB80 (pre-sale RMB60). Starts at 8 p.m.
Ongoing Events & Specials
- Bookworm
Creative Writing Workshop. Starts at 7:30 p.m.
- Bookworm
Handprint: Chinese Jazz. Free entrance. Starts at 9.30 p.m.
- Bookworm
Wining Session. Discount on wines by the carafe. 2 - 5 p.m.
- Jellyfish
House Groove. House & Techno with Songfei. 5 Kuai cocktails for ladies from 11.30 p.m.
- Machu Picchu
Candlelit Open Mic Night. Cozy unplugged night.
- Shamrock Bar
Salsa Night. Free entrance. Starts at 9.30 p.m.
Thursday, May 23
- Chengdu East Music Park
Science and Technology Festival. May 23-25
Ongoing Events & Specials
- Bookworm
International chess corner. Free entrance. Starts at 7/8 p.m.
- Bookworm
Contemporary covers with Tim the Guitarist. Free entrance. Starts at 8.30 p.m.
- Cakey Butta'
RMB15 Tequila Rose shots RMB15 and Frozen Margaritas RMB30. Happy Hour 5-8 p.m.
- Carol's by the River
Salsa Night with two dance instructers. Starts at 9 p.m.
- Cru Winebar
Ladies Night. Free flow of bubbles for ladies at the bar
- Cru Winebar
Live jazz with Bossma Band. Free entrance. Starts at 9.30 p.m.
- Mooney's Bar
Ladies' Night: Free wine for ladies all night. Live music with international live pop cover band. No cover charge. Starts at 9.30 p.m.
- Shamrock Bar
Live music. Starts at 9.30 p.m.
Friday, May 24
- Hemp House
Apollo 20. Chengdu rock. After party with DJ Loco. RMB30. Starts at 9 p.m.
- K Gallery
Soft Violence. Luo Fahui solo exhibition. Free entrance. April 25 - May 24
- Little Bar (New)
Mr. Turtle aka Mr. Chelonian. Local pop/ rock. Support: Heermeng. RMB60 (pre-sale RMB50). Starts at 8 p.m.
Ongoing Events & Specials
- Bookworm
Boss Ma Band. Live jazz. Free entrance. Starts at 9 p.m.
- Cakey Butta'
USA Microbrew Beer tasting. RMB50 incl. appetizer & 3 beer samples
- Carol's by the River
Ladies Night. Free drinks for ladies. Starts at 9 p.m.
- Cru Winebar
Live jazz with Schweppes. Free entrance. Starts at 9.30 p.m.
- Cru Winebar
Wine casino. Blind wine tasting.
- Shamrock Bar
Ladies Night with live music and dj. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- The Sultan Turkish & Middle Eastern Restaurant (Halal)
Exotic show. Free entrance. Starts at 7.30 p.m.
Saturday, May 25
- Chengdu East Music Park
Science and Technology Festival. May 23-25
- Little Bar (New)
Zuoyuo. Chinese rock. Support: Monkey Legion. RMB60 (pre-sale RMB50). Starts at 8 p.m.
- Machu Picchu
Zhu Guangyu. Chinese folk. RMB50 (pre-sale RMB40). Starts at 9 p.m.
- Quality Schools International (QSI)
Big yard sale. One table RMB50. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sansheng Xiang Flower Market
Mega House Party with DJs Loco, Marty Heinz, Just Charlie, Luna, Big Snax, Selfdom, Cvalda, Ewan and VJ L3. Free entrance. transport and last resort accommodation upon request (18615749983 or 18615777278) @ Dojo (154 Hongshacun)
- Sichuan Provincial Gymnasium
Show Luo. Taiwanese Mandopop. RMB280-1,280. Startst at 8 p.m
- ViaVia Travellers Café
The Moment of Blossom. Contemporary Chinese art exhibition with Yining Zhao.
May 14 - 25
Ongoing Events & Specials
- Cakey Butta'
Saturday brunch with breakfast tacos, waffles, coffee, brunch cocktails. 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
- Jellyfish
Ladies Night. Ladies choose 2 kind of cocktails.
- Shamrock Bar
Buy two beers get one free. 7 - 9 p.m. Tequila shots RMB10 and Jager shot RMB15 til 1 a.m.
- Sichuan Provincial Gymnasium
Bike polo. Bring your bike (mallets and balls provided). Free. Starts at 4 p.m. @ Sichuan Provincial Gymnasium North Gate
- The Sultan Turkish & Middle Eastern Restaurant (Halal)
6 Kuai shots all night long
Sunday, May 26
- Little Bar (New)
Tiger Battle of the Bands. Rock band talent coompetition. Free entrance. Starts at 7.30 p.m.
Ongoing Events & Specials
- Bookworm
Caroline Lu perfroms her songs on guitar and piano. Free entrance. Starts at 6.30 p.m.
- Bookworm
Beginners Writers' Group. Free entrance.
- iMandarin
Chinese Tea culture lesson. Try different kinds of tea. Free. Starts at 2 p.m.
R.S.V.P. with 15928681015 Justine - Kempinski Hotel
Chengdu Panda Hash House Harriers. Every other Sunday. RMB 50 (female members: RMB30) 2.30 p.m. @ Orchid Villas (Renmin Corner)
- Shamrock Bar
Sunday Brunch. Bloody Mary RMB25. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, May 27
- West Village Lifestyle Center
Zoige. Tibetan and Qiang craft and art exhibition. Free entrance. Though May 27
Ongoing Events & Specials
- Bookworm
Mark on the piano sings covers. Free entrance. Starts at 8.30 p.m.
- Cru Winebar
Wine Flight. Three glasses of wine for RMB88.
Tuesday, May 28
Ongoing Events & Specials
- Bookworm
Pub Quiz Night. Fortnightly trivia. Starts at 7:30 p.m.
- Cakey Butta'
30% off cheesecake and wines all day long.
- Carol's by the River
Salsa Night with two dance instructers. Starts at 9 p.m.
- Cru Winebar
Wine tasting night for members.
- Shamrock Bar
West Coast Swing Dance with instructor. Free dance lesson 7-8 p.m. Open dancing 8-10 p.m.
- The Spot
Mediterranean night. special menu.
Wednesday, May 29
Ongoing Events & Specials
- Bookworm
Creative Writing Workshop. Starts at 7:30 p.m.
- Bookworm
Handprint: Chinese Jazz. Free entrance. Starts at 9.30 p.m.
- Bookworm
Wining Session. Discount on wines by the carafe. 2 - 5 p.m.
- Jellyfish
House Groove. House & Techno with Songfei. 5 Kuai cocktails for ladies from 11.30 p.m.
- Machu Picchu
Candlelit Open Mic Night. Cozy unplugged night.
- Shamrock Bar
Salsa Night. Free entrance. Starts at 9.30 p.m.
Thursday, May 30
Ongoing Events & Specials
- Bookworm
International chess corner. Free entrance. Starts at 7/8 p.m.
- Bookworm
Contemporary covers with Tim the Guitarist. Free entrance. Starts at 8.30 p.m.
- Cakey Butta'
RMB15 Tequila Rose shots RMB15 and Frozen Margaritas RMB30. Happy Hour 5-8 p.m.
- Carol's by the River
Salsa Night with two dance instructers. Starts at 9 p.m.
- Cru Winebar
Ladies Night. Free flow of bubbles for ladies at the bar
- Cru Winebar
Live jazz with Bossma Band. Free entrance. Starts at 9.30 p.m.
- Mooney's Bar
Ladies' Night: Free wine for ladies all night. Live music with international live pop cover band. No cover charge. Starts at 9.30 p.m.
- Shamrock Bar
Live music. Starts at 9.30 p.m.
Friday, May 31
Ongoing Events & Specials
- Bookworm
Boss Ma Band. Live jazz. Free entrance. Starts at 9 p.m.
- Cakey Butta'
USA Microbrew Beer tasting. RMB50 incl. appetizer & 3 beer samples
- Carol's by the River
Ladies Night. Free drinks for ladies. Starts at 9 p.m.
- Cru Winebar
Live jazz with Schweppes. Free entrance. Starts at 9.30 p.m.
- Cru Winebar
Wine casino. Blind wine tasting.
- Shamrock Bar
Ladies Night with live music and dj. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- The Sultan Turkish & Middle Eastern Restaurant (Halal)
Exotic show. Free entrance. Starts at 7.30 p.m.
