Bands to Watch at This Year's RYE Music Festival
Better late than never, we say. Festival season is finally upon us here in Beijing and taking the reins this May are the new kids in town: the Rye...
4th EU-China Literary Festival
Today marks the launch of the fourth EU-China Literary Festival, a 90-event-strong celebration of Chinese and European culture, authors, and books.
5 Things To Taste, Smell, Touch, Hear And See, May 17-19
This weekend is the feast of events (as usual). From plant-based dinner, and Destination patio opening, to gypsy nights at Modernista, cabaret show,...
Timber Timbre indie rock Mao Livehouse May 18
Canadian indie rockers Timber Timbre will perform at Mao Livehouse on May 18.
Noise Pollution:
Things are getting appropriately muggy this weekend and with the onslaught of music coming at us we might as well just lay into it. Sweat up a storm...
Eating, Manspreading, and Hawking Goods on Beijing Subway Join List of "Uncivilized" Behaviors
In an effort to further clean up the Beijing Subway, authorities have imposed several new regulations that aim to crack down on "uncivilized"...
WISE Future Think Tank Wises up, Expands Program to Include Two Days of (Free) Avant-Garde Music
WISE AKA "The Future Think Tank" expands this year to include a strong line-up of music, opening up the event to those who may not have otherwise...
DP Ally Kerr
Scottish singer-songwriter Ally Kerr, known for his wry, tender, and wistful folk-pop returns to Beijing this weekend for a special acoustic set at...
What's Up Wudaokou: This Week's Best Events in the Heart of Studentland
What's Up, Wudaokou? Whether you're at Tsinghua, BLCU, Peking University, or even Google, there is an event for you in Haidian. In this series, we...
DP: Throwback Thursday: World of Amusement Parks
We see your Disneyland and we raise you Universal! City rivalry grasps any straws it can get and today it is amusement parks. So, who has it biggest...
Paddy's Craic Gets Even Bigger Thanks to 200sqm Expansion
Paddy O'Shea's have begun works on expanding their popular Dongzhimen Waidajie Irish and sports bar.
Know These 5 Wedding Traditions Before You Marry Into a Chinese Family
It is commonly said that when you marry a Chinese person, you marry their entire family. Here's why.
One Pass Gets You Access to 12 of Beijing's Best Galleries This International Museum Day
Great news art lovers! Twelve of the coolest galleries in the city have come together to offer a special one-day pass for either May 18 and...
Eggee Brunch Restaurant Sanlitun
From creative twists on simple classics to indulgent desserts, the Eggee team have hatched a surefire plan for brunch success in west Sanlitun.
I Spy... a Hidden Camera: How to Make Sure Your House, Hotel, or Airbnb Isn't Bugged
We've come a long way since people had to peek through keyholes but that does not mean that we're free of spying and its many updated variations.
Lips McKenzie
I was curious when I caught wind of a ragtag team of musicians called Lips McKenzie jamming out down in Shenzhen, sharing the spirit...
Jazz Ya Celebrates an Incredible 24 Years in Volatile Sanlitun Location
Despite the city's almost constant upheaval and turnover, Jazz-Ya's Sanlitun location has survived an incredible 24 years.
EAT: In-N-Out Pop-Up, Avocado Tree Launches Avocado Ice Cream
EAT: Your bite-sized guide to the best eats to be had in Beijing this week.
Topwin Mall Gets an F&B Shake up, Ousts Favorites Shawarma Dareen and Fatboys
Sanlitun’s Topwin shopping complex is ousting some big names and bringing in some promising newbies.
Olympicks: Shocking Curling Results From Chinese Teams, Jackie Chan Helps Kick off 1000 Day Olympic Countdown
In OlymPicks, we highlight news, gossip, and developments regarding the...