Beijing Weekly Gig Guide: Aug 10-16

By That's Beijing, August 10, 2016

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Aug 12: Alfatec @ School Bar


Alfatec has made the trek all the way from their native Italy to China, where they’ll be traversing the country on a nine-city tour. They’re kicking things off right here in Beijing at School Live Bar. So if you’re into hardcore old-school punk done Italian style, then check them out this Friday. Free Sex Shop, Quick Shot, D-Crash and Tumor Boys will also be taking the stage.

Fri Aug 12, 9pm=midnight. RMB80. School Live Bar, see event listing.

Aug 12: Joker's Belief

Joker's Belief is comprised of five different people from five very different nations, so it makes sense that their style is an eclectic mix of sounds. They’ll be showing their funk, rock and neo-soul sides at Modernista on Friday. 

Fri Aug 12, 10.30pm. Free entry. Modernista, see event listing

Aug 12: Ambient Friday Night

SmogCity, Wusuozai and Atelier II will be taking the stage at DDC Friday night. There will indeed be ambient sounds. 

Fri Aug 12, 9pm. RMB40 (presale)/RMB50 (door) . DDC, see event listing.

Aug 12: Swing To Jazz Friday Dance Night

Get things swinging this weekend with some live jazz music by Nanci & Delicatessen. And if you want to join in on some swing dancing, you can do that too. There will be two experts from Swing Beijing at the show to teach a few basic steps at 8.30pm. 

Every Friday, 7.30pm. RMB50 (includes one drink). YIN on 12 - New World Beijing Hotel, see event listing

Aug 13: Miami Spice featuring The Spice Cabinet

Man there’s a lot of music going on this Friday. But in case you’re looking for a show on Saturday night, Modernista has got you covered with Miami Spice. The always entertaining The Spice Cabinet will be bringing you guys some funky tunes in honor of the evening. 

Sat Aug 13, 10pm. Free entry. Modernista, see event listing


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