5 Places to Party in Beijing This Weekend

Nov 15-17: Final Countdown @ The Bookworm

The closing date is now official: The Bookworm will shut its doors on Sunday, November 17, and they’re going out with a bang. On Friday night, enjoy a swing dancing performance at the main bar and a quiz led by Anthony Tao in the library. Saturday brings you one last Drunk Debates by Comedy Club China and a capella group Jing Sing cheer you up on the final Sunday night.

Fri Nov 15-Sun Nov 17; various times; The Bookworm, see event listing.

Nov 15: Blackout Presents Exos @ Lantern

Blackout brings one of the most experienced techno artists Exos. The Icelandic DJ has been making music since his debut at the age of 17 and is now lauded as a classic of modern dub techno. Catch him at Lantern on Friday night.

Fri Nov 15, 10.30pm-late; Lantern, see event listing.

Nov 15: DJ Masda @ Zhao Dai

Japanese DJ Masda takes over the tables at Zhao Dai this weekend with his hypnotic minimal house beats. Support by Kai F. and T.K.L.

Fri Nov 15, 10pm-late; Zhao Dai, see event listing.

Nov 16: Antidote x S!lk Present Suzi Analogue & Bulma @ Dada Beijing

Antidote and S!lk team up to bring you a double-headliner gig this Saturday night. Drop by the underground club late to see American beatmaker Suzi Analogue and Barcelona-based French DJ Bulma spin modern styles of house and techno.

Sat Nov 16, 10pm-late; RMB80 (before 11pm), RMB100 (after); Dada Beijing, see event listing.

Nov 17: Loreli Affordable Art Market

Loreli hosts another art fair this weekend at El Nido. Check out art made by local illustrators, zinesters and photographers, while you munch on Taco Stop tacos and sip on mulled wine. DJ Bass Ventura will be on site supplying beats to keep the party going into the early evening.

Sun Nov 17, noon-7pm; free entry; El Nido, see event listing.

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