7 Places to Party in Beijing This Weekend

Dec 19: SlayBelles – Haus of Lily Xmas Show

Beijing’s fabulous Haus of Lily drag queens are putting on one more glam night of performances before the new year. Catch TigerLily, Slayme Winehouse, Miss Hymn, Jacup Straightup and Lola Du Jour strut their stuff on stage at Anchor this Thursday night.

Thu Dec 19, 9.30pm-late; RMB50; Anchor, see event listing.

Dec 20: Asian Dope Boys Presents ADB48

Asian Dope Boys host Shanghai rapper and DJ Shy Shine at Zhao Dai for their ADB48 party on Friday night. They’ll also have DJs Bysanz, Ikke, Chen Tianzhuo and more supporting.

Fri Dec 20,10pm-late; RMB120; Zhao Dai, see event listing.

Dec 21: Ugly Sweater Party

Grab your ugliest holiday sweater and get to The Great Outdoors on Saturday night for your chance to snag a prize for the worst dressed. There will be live beats provided by DJ Leo Furioso and all night deals like 12% off mulled wine, draft beer and mixed drinks.

Sat Dec 21, 9pm-late; The Great Outdoors, see event listing.

Dec 21: Saturday Jazz Night

Take in views of the Forbidden City from above while listening to some smooth jazz at The Emperor Hotel’s Shang Bar. There will be plenty of hot winter drinks on special (RMB100 for three) to keep you warm throughout the night.

Sat Dec 21, 7-9pm; free entry; Shang Bar @ The Emperor Hotel, see event listing. 

Dec 21: Berlin Bunny

Diversity of sound and tastes is what Poland-born DJ Berlin Bunny is all about. The former Shenzhen resident returns to China as part of an upcoming Asia tour, with a stop in Beijing this Saturday night. Check out our recent interview with the artist before her set at Dada.

Sat Dec 21, 10pm-late; RMB60; Dada Beijing, see event listing.

Dec 22: Eating Music Showcase

Shanghai-based independent record label Eating Music is hosting a showcase of talented musicians at Fruityspace this Sunday. The lineup of DJs and artists includes Voision Xi, LimboLimbs, Endy Chen, StrawberryPapa and many more.

Sun Dec 22, 2-7pm; RMB60 (advance), RMB80 (door); Fruityspace, see event listing.

Dec 22: Vintage & Antiques Market

Swing by El Nido at The Other Place this Sunday afternoon for a vintage and antiques market. Rummage through treasures while listening to funky tunes by DJR.

Sun Dec 22, noon-6pm; El Nido @ The Other Place, see event listing. 

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