May 30: Ladies Night @ El Barrio
The sweet summer sun is finally here and that means even sweeter summer nights spent on rooftops. Speaking of, El Barrio's gorgeous rooftop bar is now up and running for the season. This Thursday night (and every Thursday night going forward), they'll have free (you heard us) free-flow prosecco for the ladies from 5.30-10.30pm.
Thu May 30, 5.30-10.30pm; El Barrio, see event listing.
May 30: Gay of Thrones Drag Show Party
Game of Thrones might be over but Gay of Thrones has yet to begin. It's all going down on Thursday night at Anchor, where they'll be hosting a cosplay drag show party featuring Haus of Lily's Elizabeth Stride. Dress up as your favorite character from the HBO drama for a chance to win 12 GoT golden ales.
Thu May 30, 8pm; Anchor Bar, see event listing.
May 31: Come As You Aren't Rooftop Party @ YIN on 12
YIN on 12 is throwing a themed bash this Friday night and wants you to “Come As You Aren’t” – AKA in your wildest costume. Get creative and delight in a luxurious night of dining, dancing and drinking, all on the city's fabulous open-air terrace. RMB100 grants you entry, one drink and a raffle ticket for your chance to win a one-night stay in one of New World Beijing Hotel's superior hotel rooms.
Fri May 31, 8pm; RMB100; YIN on 12, see event listing.
May 31: First Blood Launch Party @ Boxing Cat
Boxing Cat is launching their First Blood amber lager this weekend and throwing a superhero-themed bash for the occasion. Don your tightest spandex and get to the brewery on Friday night to enjoy two pints of the new brew and complimentary snacks for just RMB100.
Fri May 31, 7pm; RMB100 (includes two pints and snacks); Boxing Cat Brewery, see event listing.
Jun 1: Otaku Party @ Dada Beijing
Get yourself to Dada Beijing this Saturday night for an eclectic mix of vaporwave, afrobeat, grime and more all night long. Beats will be provided by DJs Tsunami, Oops2 and Ono Michi. Oh, and the best part: Entry is free.
Sat Jun 1, 10pm-late; free entry; Dada Beijing, see event listing.
Jun 1: Soi Baochao 11th Anniversary
Well, hutong dive Soi Baochao has made it another year, bringing the impressive record to 11 years and counting. Come out and celebrate the bar’s birthday this Saturday night with cake, lots of dancing, live DJs and more.
Sat Jun 1, 9pm-late; free entry; Soi Baochao, see event listing.
Jun 1: Roland Leesker @ Aurora
Test:04, a project focused on bringing quality talent and pushing the boundaries of music, presents influential German DJ, producer and label owner Roman Leesker. Catch the multi-talented artist spinning house music beats for the Aurora crowd this Saturday night.
Sat Jun 1, 10pm; RMB50; Aurora, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Jun 1: TechNOrules with Myle @ Lantern
TechNOrules brings Myle, a Swiss-born DJ and founder of underground movement Die Empathie, to Lantern this weekend. Don’t miss her unique fusion of organic and synthetic sounds for fans, as she makes her Beijing debut on Saturday night.
Sat Jun 1, 10.30pm; RMB70 (presale), RMB100 (door); Lantern, see event listing.
Jun 2: Yinyang Music Festival DJ Battle
With Yinyang Music Festival happening next weekend, the organizers behind the enormous music event are starting the party early to get you amped up. They’re hosting the ultimate DJ battle on The Bookworm’s rooftop this Sunday to find 3 talented DJs to add to the already stacked lineup.
Sun Jun 2, 1pm; free entry; The Bookworm, see event listing.
Jun 2: The Radiance Concert
Dress by Kathrin von Rechenberg
OK, so this isn’t a party, but hear us out: Take a break from a wild weekend for once and have yourself a peaceful Sunday with The Radiance. The concert features an ensemble of 13 talented female musicians performing transcendent compositions by Croatian-born artist Miranda Vukasovic, and will be accompanied with an audiovisual component that aims to transcend spaces by creating vibrations of sound in the space – a Qing dynasty temple courtyard.
Sun Jun 2, 7.30pm; Main Hall of The Temple Hotel, see event listing.
[All images courtesy of promoters]
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