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It's almost the weekend once more and there are plenty of good community driven events to check out. WLead an organization all about empowering women leaders in education will be hosting it's first Shanghai event. Also, SCC-MADNESS is hosting their first 'art battle.' Plus Green Initiatives dips into education, a market with local wares and more.

SCC-MADNESS is hosting the first Art Battle International event in China. Expect a MAD evening of creativity and community. "You can expect a very exciting evening with a live painting competition showcasing local artists and connecting Shanghai's creative profiles. Come watch as 12 artists transform blank canvases into beautiful pieces of art in rounds of just 20 minutes, while listening to a live mix from DJ TOY and then help vote to determine the winner of the evening!" Also, all artwork will also be available for a silent auction. One ticket includes two drinks, a DumbØ burrito, and one-day use of the WeWork space. 90rmb with RSVP paid by WeChat Pay. 120rmb at the door.

SCC-MADNESS is hosting the first Art Battle International event in China. There'll be a live painting competition showcasing local artists and music from DJ TOY. Also, all artwork will also be available for a silent auction. One ticket includes two drinks, a DumbØ burrito, and one-day use of the WeWork space. 90rmb with RSVP via WeChat and 120rmb at the door.

"In the styling of “Whose Line is it Anyway”, Snap! is a cultural sensation born and bred right here in Shanghai with international audiences in mind." Happy hour drinks and live improv comedy, all at Shanghai Slims. Price: "Pay What You'd Like!" Starts 8.30pm

Snap! is live improv comedy born and bred right here in Shanghai with international audiences in mind. Happy hour drinks promised, and 'pay what you want' to get in, kicks off at 8.30pm.

"Join us for WLead's first ever Shanghai meetup! WLead is committed to developing and empowering women in leadership within international schools. We desire to build a platform for women and men interested in investing in ways to increase leadership opportunities, both in and out of the classroom, for women in international school leadership. We'll be discussing opportunities and challenges of women's leadership in the international schools context." No entry fee. Starts 4pm.

WLead is committed to developing and empowering women in leadership within international schools through increasing leadership opportunities, both in and out of the classroom. Starts 4pm, free entry.

Lifestyle good, food, beverages, and good vibes on at Un.Cafe's Un'Market event. Local vendors selling their wares -- homemade foodstuffs, clothing, coffee beans, boutique items and more. 11am to 5pm. No entry fee.

Hey a market! Local vendors selling their wares, homemade foodstuffs, clothing, coffee beans, boutique items and more. 11am to 5pm. Free entry.

Green Initiatives’ 109th monthly Green Drinks monthly forum will focus on these issues and more importantly, on solutions. "Some of the questions we would be looking to answer are: What are the issues in the prevalent educational system? Are there organizations already moving towards a new paradigm? What are some interesting new platforms for students to get involved in? Who are the pioneers and innovative start-ups in this space? What are MNC’s doing about this? Why should they be doing something about this?" : Regular RSVP: 50rmb. Student RSVP: 20rmb. At the door: 70rmb.

Green Initiatives' Green Drinks monthly forum this month focuses in on problems in education this month. Particularly what orgs are already out there and how can students to get involved, are there any start-ups in this space? Register before for 50rmb, at the door 70rmb, for students 20rmb. A little more Active Shanghai, but Lizzy's All Natural is turning 3 and so Anken is offering free workouts on Sunday and Lizzy'll have free meditation class all week May 7-11.