6 Places to Party in Beijing This Week

Jul 5: Mat Osman

Bassist-turned-DJ Mat Osman takes a break from sharing the stage with Britpop group Suede and performs a DJ set at Dada. The English musician's lineup of tracks includes LCD Soundsystem, David Bowie, The Smiths, Sex Pistols, Franz Ferdinand and more classics.

Thu Jul 5, 10pm-late; RMB50 (before midnight), RMB60; Dada Beijing, see event listing.

Jul 5: The Closet

La Social’s new weekly event The Closet is a gay-friendly party that happens every Thursday. Stop by for specially-made cocktails – called ‘lubricants’ – like the Power Bottom (RMB88, featuring fresh passionfruit and rum) and Papi Issues (RMB60, featuring basil, lime juice and ginger beer). 

Thursdays; La Social, see event listing.

Jul 5: rRoxymore

dART presents rRoxymore, an innovative producer of intriguing, iconoclastic dance music. The Berlin-based DJ’s EP Precarious/Precious ripples with nervous grooves, cosmic synths and surprising sounds. rRoxymore has been recognized as pioneer of the future of electronic music the world over, and will be bringing her brain-bending sound to Dada this month. 

Fri Jul 5, RMB80; Dada Beijing, see event listing.

Jul 6: Headhunterz

Dutch DJ and producer Headhunterz plays a lively set at One Third this Friday night. With three albums and a series of hits, he's made himself a prominent figure in the electronic dance music scene and landed 11th place in the DJ MAG Top 100. 

Fri Jul 6, 10pm-late; RMB120 (presale); One Third, see event listing.

Jul 6: Young Clan

Gongti’s Mix Club hosts a night of live hip-hop by rap group Young Clan. Check out rappers DOMLE, EVOL, BeCareful, UglyZ, Coach D and more at the show. Your ticket also gets you access to an open bar for the night. 

Fri Jul 6, 8.30pm-late; RMB100 (presale), RMB120 (door); MIX, see event listing.

Jul 7: Big Miz

Suànpán (算盘) bring in up-and-coming producer and DJ Big Miz for a night of inventive house music. Though he began by running a club night in his home city of Glasgow, Big Miz has since moved on to playing festivals across the UK and Europe. He also has a Boiler Room set under his belt. Beijing’s Tanner and Juhstynn support. 

Sat, July 7; tickets TBD, Dada Beijing, see event listing.

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