6 Best Things to Do This Weekend in Beijing

By That's, August 14, 2020

That's Beijing takes a look at the best of the weekend:

Fri Aug 14：Shouting Nerd and Dirty Moon

Two epic bands are coming to Soi Baochao this Friday night: Shouting Nerd and Dirty Moon. Shouting Nerd is an indie rock band. Dirty Moon is a rock-based electronic trio that incorporates a strong fusion of breakbeat, indie rock, blues, dubstep, future bass and other musical styles. Come out and get your dance on!

Fri Aug 14. Soi Baochao. 10 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng宝钞胡同10号. See event listing.

Fri Aug 14: Baja Glitter

Baja Glitter was launched in 2018 as an eclectic mix of funk, house and disco. This Friday, DJs Eric Lee and Daniel Ma will get the party going with bumping beats all night long at Migas Mercado.

Fri Aug 14. Migas Mercado. 7F China World Mall, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang district朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城7层. See event listing.

Sat Aug 15: Baking Class

This Saturday, give the gift of baking love with this awesome class hosted at the Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing. You will get the chance to make your own pound cake and enjoy a well-deserved tea and coffee break.

Sat Aug 15. Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing. 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District海淀区紫竹院路29号. See event listing.

Sat Aug 15: Together @ Zarah

This year has been rough. What better way to celebrate our appreciation for life than getting together with close friends, accompanied by a cool drink and a stacked lineup of Beijing’s finest DJs? Local brewery Jing-A will join the party too, with a buy-one-get-one-free deal on its crisp and refreshing Jing-A Tuhao Gold Pils.

Sat Aug 15. Zarah. 46 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District东城区鼓楼东大街46号. See event listing.

Sat Aug 15: Summer Vibes and Free-Flow Drinks

Sure, summer holidays are looking a little different this year. But there are still plenty of ways to get those relaxing summer vibes in the city! Get to Beersmith this Saturday, as they launch their ‘Weekend Sunset Sessions.’ Let loose on the terrace with free-flow drinks, live DJ sets and impressive sunset views over the CBD.

Sat Aug 15. Beersmith Gastropub. 1F Hotel Jen Beijing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang朝阳区建国门外大街1号新国贸饭店1层.

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