Three Things for the Week Ahead in Beijing (Aug 18-24)
Acoustic techno by way of Germany, a ticket to the tropics at Beersmith and your new favorite bookstore all await in the week ahead...
Listen – Brandt Brauer Frick + LST at DDC
Experience techno in a new way with this ensemble from Germany. Brandt Brauer Frick utilizes acoustic and classical instruments to bring the energy of techno music via “acoustic techno.” They’ll be joined by electronic music project LST, fresh off the release of his latest album, Reverse.
Brandt Brauer Frick and LST will be playing Dusk Dawn Club on Tue, Aug 19, from 8.30pm. Tickets are RMB 180 pre-sale and RMB 220 at the door. Click here to read more and purchase tickets.
Dusk Dawn Club 黄昏黎明俱乐部
B1/F, 39 Shenlu Jie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区神路街39号地下一层
Event hours: Aug 19, 8.30pm onwards
Drink – Planteray Tiki Party at Beersmith
Escape Beijing for a trip to the tropics courtesy of Planteray Rum, who will be taking over Beersmith for a one-night Tiki party. Whether you’re a lover of rum-laced libations or just want a drink with a tropical kick, this is the place to have it on Thursday night.
Tiki Party by Planteray Rum is happening on Thu, Aug 21, from 6pm to 2am at Beersmith. Entry is free, but advance booking is required. Scan the QR code in the poster above to book your spot.
Beersmith Gastropub 鲜啤吧
1/F, Hotel Jen Beijing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号新国贸饭店1层
Hours: Sun-Thu, 11am-2am; Fri-Sat, 11am-3am
Contact: 010 6505 2277, ext 6610
Explore – PageOne Qianmen
If you happen to find yourself in the Qianmen area this week or weekend and want to escape the elements, PageOne Bookstore’s Qianmen branch is a good place to head. They’ve got an ample selection of classic and contemporary works in English, plus a number of gems like travel guides, coffee table books and art books on the upper floors. There’s also a coffee shop on site with excellent views of Tiananmen Square.
PageOne Bookstore (Qianmen branch)
Bldg E1, Beijing Fun East (near Qianmen Pedestrian Street)
西城区北京坊东区E1楼
Hours: Daily, 10am-10pm
Contact: 010 6318 3761
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Images: Unsplash, Vincent R. Vinci, courtesy of the venues
