Dayfari Editors' Picks
Oct 02–Oct 04 · Shanghai
Shanghai, you've outdone yourself. 6 events across Friday to Sunday — that's a proper weekend calendar. We sifted through the whole thing and these are our picks.
Quick read on the weekend: film and community, 1 events on Saturday alone, and most events are ticketed. Details below.
If you're deciding between Friday and Saturday: Saturday wins on sheer volume (1 vs 2), but Friday has the pick of the film crowd. Your call.
Friday, October 02, 2026
Wanping Theater
Of the 2 Film events on Friday, this is the one we'd spend our own money on. Wanping Theater,
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Sunday, October 04, 2026
Hong'en Church (鸿恩堂)
Of the 3 Community events on Sunday, this is the one we'd spend our own money on. Hong'en Church (鸿恩堂),
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Sunday, October 04, 2026
Hengshan Church (衡山教堂)
The Sunday plan writes itself: Community at Hengshan Church (衡山教堂). Set a reminder in the Dayfari app so you don't sleep on it.
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Sunday, October 04, 2026
上海静安
This made our list because Sunday needed a Community anchor, and 上海静安 delivers. Bring a friend. This one's better shared.
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Friday, October 02, 2026
Wanping Theater
A proper Friday night out: Film at Wanping Theater. This is the kind of Friday that makes the week worth it.
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Every event on in Shanghai this weekend, day by day:
Friday — 2 events
Saturday — 1 events
Sunday — 3 events
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