Zhang’s new works treat commonplace objects with an esoteric approach. Free.

Second biennial Envisage from MoCA, to coincide with the Shanghai Biennale. Based on the ancient Chinese sage Zhuangzi’s dream, this show highlights the fusion of modern and old China, and dream and reality, with works from 80 artists. ¥20.

Based in New York, Shen Wei probes emotional nakedness through photographs of corporeal intimacy. Free.

Buy one standard drink, get one free all night long. Well, until 3am (excluding import bottles). Buy two imported draft beers, get one free.

Zenmala Jalama and guests throw together a night of eclectic, world music sounds. ¥10.

Open bar all night, ¥100 for guys, ¥50 for ladies.

Antidote’s DJs MHP, B6, Ozone, R3 and Whale play Goth, Industrial, EMB, and Illbient in Shanghai’s dungeon of dive. Dress code: Costumes or black, black, black. Free.

International jazz acts. Free. Daily, 9pm.

Bring your Student ID to get free entry and one free drink. Join in Soulja Boy dance contests to win free prizes from DJ G-Deep spinning hip hop from above. ¥60, including one standard drink. Free.

Sax teacher and around-town jazz-rock guy Alec Haavik in his natural environment – a dark, smoky jazz club. Free.

The Bund’s red room welcomes French DJ Goldfinger and his brand of “technical hip hop.” ¥50.

Club Love hosts DJs J-Six and House Bitch in their 12-hour, non-stop party.
House in one room, hip hop in the other. Free. 9pm-9am. Club Love, 6/F,
Liu Lin Building, 1 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Xizang Lu, 137 9547 0835. 

Interactive exhibition by illustrators, highstreet fashion designers, and photographers from China, Europe, Japan, and the US. Visitors can order the limited edition high quality art prints during the show. Free.

Signature charcoal and acrylic paintings by Zhong Biao. Free.

John Ma's oil paintings invert traditional Chinese landscape artworks. Literally. He paints them upside down. Free.

Photographs and sculptures from 2005-08, showing the colonialist impulse and struggles with power and identity by an artist influenced by English and Nigerian culture. Free.

Second biennial Envisage from MoCA, to coincide with the Shanghai Biennale. Based on the ancient Chinese sage Zhuangzi’s dream, this show highlights the fusion of modern and old China, and dream and reality, with works from 80 artists. ¥20.

Colorful, detailed paintings based on Zhou Fan’s childhood dreams about jellyfish. Free.

Wang Xuejun believes that shoes have their own emotions and personalities. His portrait paintings of footwear tell the stories of various shoe owners. Free.

Abstract paintings of heaven and earth,  life and death seen through the eyes of Buddhist Xie Caimin. Free.

Film projection documenting night shifts at city center construction sites. Free.

Network with other English-speakers and get involved in the community. Free to join.

Bulldog Shanghai gets a two-night makeover, turning its three floors into a cobweb-heavy haunted house. Free “blood” shots all night long. Live “fearsome” music by Dog Style. Free.

One free drink to start off the party.

Buy one standard drink, get one free all night long. Well, until 3am (excluding import bottles). Buy two imported draft beers, get one free.

“Spooktacular party buses” ferry you between Blue Frog’s branches at Super Brand Mall, Hongmei Lu, and Xujiahui, with a free shot and snacks at each location. Final destination: Blue Frog Daning. ¥150.

Simply Thai has a simple drink deal – free-flow on four selected wines and Singha beer. ¥100.

International Tchaikovsky Competition winner Geringas turns his cello to some classics with the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra. ¥80-280.

Satirical comedy mocking modern life. In Mandarin without subtitles. ¥80.

Chinese adaptation of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery novel. In Mandarin without subtitles. ¥150.

A murder is committed on Christmas night, and the killer could be any one of eight women. In Mandarin without subtitles. ¥100-250.

New Heights celebrates its re-opening with a ¥550 BBQ buffet, including a bottle of wine for every four people, and free-flow “diabolic drinks” from 10pm onwards (a devilish ¥300 for just the open bar). Free dinner for two at Cupola for the best dressed couple.

Acrobatic show by the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe. ¥100-200.

Finnish cellist Arto Noras joins forces with Shanghainese pianist Xu Zhong to play Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Britten. ¥100-380.

Praise be! Six bands, including renowned metallers Dean, do their thing. Amen. ¥40-50.

French DJ Brodinski headlines with his brand of noisy techno as bonbon’s resident “monster”. Guys ¥150, ladies ¥120, including an open bar. After 2am, ¥100.

Open bar tonight and tomorrow. Ladies get in for free before 10pm. Boro Lo uses techno to spook the crowd. ¥50.

DJ Lon plays haunting house while the Jazz du Funk dance troupe writhes in horror. Free entrance for guests in costume. ¥100.

Dubfire, one half of the critically-acclaimed electro duo Deep Dish, plays techno, house, and industrial to promote his new album Dubfire GU31 – Taipei. ¥150.

Dress like a pirate and “experience Blackbeard’s dungeon and torture chamber” with guest DJ Red-i on the decks. Free-flow from 9.30-10.30pm, ¥80 afterwards including two standard drinks.

The fantastic Subs spook out YYT, ably supported by Boys Climbing Ropes and
Yellow Riot (The Clash tribute band composed of Mortal Fools and Rogue
Transmission members). RMB60. Oct 31, 9:00pm. Yuyintang, 1731 Yan’an Xi Lu,
near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.

DJs B-Kut and Momo lay down the beats as the XWT Dance Crew takes to the floor. “Animations and entertainment features” fill out the night. Free drink to anyone wearing a costume. ¥80, including two standard drinks.

Shanghai's renegade news blog sponsors a night of alcohol, pizza, costumes, and drunken pontifications on the future of Sino-American relations in Shanghai's other shelter. ¥50, including one standard drink.

International jazz acts. Free. Daily, 9pm.

A ghoulish masquerade party. Walk through a ghost-room full of “horrible stuff” to get in. ¥50, including one drink.

The newly renovated Muse at Park 97 gets turned into a “ghost castle.” R’n’b on the stereo. Free.

Argentinian snacks, tango music, and an open bar. ¥250.

Detroit’s MC Marvwon comes to insult and shame the crowd hip hop style. Let’s hope they’re amused. Free.

Xintiandi’s bookish coffee house becomes a haunted house. Best costume gets a week of free coffee. Standard drinks are ¥31 all night long. Free.

Shanghai's home of underground electro sells its soul for a night of laser lights, dice, and hip hop anthems. ¥40.

It's not a trick, and it's the strangest treat you'll find all night. Celebrate Halloween by eating a sandwich of questionable contents. Bob for oranges and Grey Goose L'Orange prizes while you're at it. ¥60 includes one standard drink.

Bluesman Hooper is on a four-month residency at the House of Blues & Jazz. Free. Except Mon.

DJ J-Smoke flings hip hop from the decks at Bling's Halloween costume party. There's a free bottle of champagne for the “craziest costume... no rules apply”. ¥50 including one free drink.

Bloody Marys and an open bar. ¥100.

Free Halloween cocktails for all “witches” (i.e. ladies). Best costume of the night gets a prize. Free.

I Love Shanghai christens its new location in Jing'an with DJ Sexypaul on the decks and an open bar from 10pm-2am. ¥150.

¥100, open bar.

Horror at the disco, kids! Dress like your favorite teen horror character and put on your boogie shoes. Free.

House with DJs Baru, Nakazawa, and King, and hip hop from DJs Saitou and Ring. Wear a gold costume for a ¥50 discount on entry. Guys ¥150, ladies ¥100, including an open bar.

Club G Plus' trifecta of regulars – DJs Solaris, Kodama, and Yuta – unites to play Halloweeny trance. Guys ¥50 including five standard drinks. Ladies free.

NYC legend Junior Sanchez plays house and pop in the red room. ¥100.