Apr 4: Emily Burns
British singer-songwriter Emily Burns embarks on her eight-city Asia tour, starting with Beijing. Prepare for infectious and incredibly danceable hits, influenced by electro-pop artists like Tove Lo and Banks.
Thu Apr 4, 9pm; RMB60 (presale),
RMB80 (door); Dusk Dawn Club, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Apr 4 & 5: Robedoor
The Los Angeles-based ‘occult industrial drone’ duo Robedoor, formed by Britt and Alex Brown, are coming up on 20 years of psychedelic, process-oriented experimental electronic music. This week, they embark on a full-scale China tour with two stops in the capital. Catch up with Robedoor in our recent interview before seeing their set at Zhao Dai and School Bar this Thursday and Friday night.
Thu Apr 4, 10pm; Zhao Dai, see event listing.
Fri Apr 5, 9pm; School Live Bar, see event listing.
Apr 5: Still Corners
The London-based synth-pop duo touches down in Beijing early this Friday. Borrowing from the synth styles of the 80s, the band is known for their atmospheric and mellow sound. Sway dreamily to their hypnotic compositions at Omni Space.
Fri Apr 5, 8.30pm; RMB130 (presale), RMB160 (door); Omni Space, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Apr 6: Jing-Jing Pop-Up Beer Garden
Beijing’s sweltering summer heat is no match for the right combination of cold frothy beer and great food. Jing-Jing is officially back for the season this Saturday! Relax with some Jing-A brews and bar bites by chef Li Dong of Jing Yaa Tang in a sunken craft beer garden.
Sat Apr 6, 5pm-midnight; The Opposite House, see event listing.
Apr 6: Jammerz Daytime Party
Beijing's silliest comedians take over the tables at the next installment of Jammerz. Start your Saturday night early at Boxing Cat Brewery while listening to hip-hop jams and your favorite throwbacks.
Sat Apr 6, 4-10pm; Boxing Cat Brewery, see event listing.
Apr 6: Luv*Jam, Chris Cruse, Liad Krispin
DJ collective Organic presents a night of early house music, bringing you back to the days of the raw aesthetic and soulfulness that characterized the genre. The special guests are seasoned performers who began their careers in the New York and Ibiza scenes in the 80s and 90s.
Sat Apr 6; 10pm; Dada Beijing, see event listing.
Apr 7: Loreli Affordable Art Market
El Nido at The Other Place hosts the Loreli Art Market again this Sunday. Shop affordable local arts and crafts while listening to live DJs spinning tunes all day. From zines and illustrations to prints and original paintings, the goodies at Loreli Art Market make the perfect gifts for your friends and family (or for yourself.)
Sun Apr 7, 1-6pm; El Nido @ The Other Place, see event listing.
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