July 7: Royal T @ Dada
Drawing musically from 90s jungle and garage – and lyrically from inner-city life in Britain – grime’s re-interpretation overseas may threaten its founding essence. But for one of the scene’s most respected DJs and producers, Royal-T (real name Mark Taylor), it's an exciting opportunity for UK music. Taylor is still exploring music beyond the confines of grime. His new side project, TQD (alongside DJ Q and Flava D, who toured China back in January) sees him making – and playing – more clubcentric bassline house. But as the Royal-T sound broadens, Taylor still feels part of grime’s imminent global reckoning. Royal T will be performing tonight (Thursday) at Dada.
Thurs July 7, 10pm-late, RMB60. Dada, see event listing.
July 7-9 SPARK Beijing
SPARK Beijing will be presenting a wild lineup of international DJs – and by that we mean Brazilian – the entire month of July. Every Wednesday to Saturday a Brazilian guest resident DJ will heat things up at SPARK. Miami-based Raphael Ladour and Milan-based Michael Prado will both be getting the party started all month long.
July 6-30, every Wed-Sat. SPARK Beijing, see event listing.
July 9: Rock the Canvas Exhibition
Rock the Canvas is the first exhibition where the artist is you. So head over to Aotu on Thursday and join the group as they tap into their inner artist on seven different canvases. There will also be a series of time-lapse videos of the actual event. There will be resident DJs on site to provide you with some beats. And there will be plenty of tapas and cocktails going around too.
July 9, 5pm. Free entry. Aotu Studio, see event listing.
July 9: Jing-A x Hatchery Beijing Bikini
Cool off this summer with Jing-A and Hatchery’s joint daytime party. Appropriately titled, “Beijing Bikini,” the outdoor party will feature a slip ‘n’ slide, live DJ and special beach and watermelon themed snacks, including Jing-A’s seasonal watermelon beer. There will also be limited free beers for those dressed according to the theme. We are getting thirsty just thinking about it.
Sat Jul 9, 1-6pm; free; Hatchery, see event listing.
July 9: Dinner & A Mixtape @ Migas
Buena Onda is going to be making a special appearance at Migas’ Dinner & A Mixtape party. There are going to be tons of snacks and drinks available from a whole slew of awesome Beijing vendors. All tapas will be RMB30 and there will be Diplomatico rum cocktails specials for RMB50. DJ Neil Armstrong (Jay-Z's former tour DJ) will also be there to provide the soundtrack.
Sat July 9, 7-10pm. Migas, see event listing.
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