Music

Indie singer Zhang Qianqian expresses her thoughts on women’s position in society and history and her longing for women’s independence through her art. Zhang Qianqian is not a “fashion girl” but an “art girl” who is driven by the passion of idealism. Catch her at Jianghu on Wednesday, May 23rd.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit: https://www.showstart.com/event/53906

Folk artist Guan Jin got his start as a man with a piano in Chongqing. In 2014, he left his life as a musician and began teaching children in the mountains. He now takes the stage at Jianghu for an evening of mountain inspired folk music.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit: https://www.showstart.com/event/53951

Local promotions group Massive Dynamic is holding its 3 year anniversary party with a "massive" gathering of metal, hardcore, and everything "post-core" bands this evening!

Among those set to take the stage are Chaos Kills the Pain, Stabbing, Recluse Buddha, Life Awaits, Pray Unholy, Lost in Space, Life Awaits, and The Hell Cat!

Come early for the 8pm start and join in the fun as Massive Dynamic celebrates the occasion!

RMB 120 // RMB 80 in advance
Advance tickets here: https://wap.showstart.com/event/49284

Line-up:
Chaos Kills the Pain: https://site.douban.com/cktp/
Stabbing: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/66195
Recluse Buddha: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/59834
Life Awaits: https://site.douban.com/LifeAwaits/
Pray Unholy: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/773713
Lost in Space: https://site.douban.com/LIS/
Life Awaits: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/41249
The Hell Cat: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1102186

Massive Dynamic: https://site.douban.com/248544/

School Bar May Calendar of Shows: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/xn0JV_zCZGw_TTeVeD5r7A

School Bar: http://site.douban.com/school/

Follow School Bar on WeChat for all the latest show info, last minute updates/secret shows, interviews, and more! WeChat ID: schoollivebar

Get over the midweek hump with four solid rock n' roll bands at School Bar!

Set to take the stage this evening are indie rockers with a pop/blues twist The Story Teller, punk dudes who have been making a name for themselves lately Husband Killers, in your face bluesy rockers who will get you dancing Ghetto Blaster, and rounding out the line-up, pop-punk ensemble 0190!

Extremely solid midweek line-up!

RMB 60 // RMB 40 in advance
Advance tickets here: https://wap.showstart.com/event/52744

Line-up:
The Story Teller: https://site.douban.com/TST/
Husband Killers: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/332908
Ghetto Blaster: https://site.douban.com/GhettoBlaster/
0190: https://site.douban.com/onetonine/

School Bar May Calendar of Shows: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/xn0JV_zCZGw_TTeVeD5r7A

School Bar: http://site.douban.com/school/

Follow School Bar on WeChat for all the latest show info, last minute updates/secret shows, interviews, and more! WeChat ID: schoollivebar

Last March School Bar held it's first official Jam Night! Jam sessions between musicians and fans happen quite often in the wee hours of the morning many times at School. As everybody always has such a great time, we are making it official, and a time or two each month holding jam nights at School Bar.

Join us tonight for another round of fun!

From the mouth of School Bar itself:
"SCHOOL'S JAM NIGHT!
We supply a free drum-set, a free bass, and a microphone.
You need to bring your honey-dear-baby guitar or other instruments by yourself.
Start at 9pm till around midnight.
Free Entry!
Come on and show your music!"

Whether you're coming to jam or just take it all in, come with friends or make new friends this evening!

Free!

School Bar May Calendar of Shows: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/xn0JV_zCZGw_TTeVeD5r7A

School Bar: http://site.douban.com/school/

Follow School Bar on WeChat for all the latest show info, last minute updates/secret shows, interviews, and more! WeChat ID: schoollivebar

!!ONE YEAR OLD!!

Yichang Cafe celebrates its one year of activity with an afternoon of music, food for the mind and the belly! Come over and enjoy the beautiful yard while DJs spin some soulful vibes.

Start time: 1pm

There will be music all afternoon, with Boss Cuts and ADDJ spinning vinyls from 1 to 4pm in the yard, and live performances by DJ Wildwata at 4pm and thruoutin (!!!!) from 5pm. The yard will host plenty of workshops and stands with all kinds of arts and crafts to admire or try out:

- Mandala painting workshop (2-3:30pm) -- RMB70

- Yanzi's clothes recycling

- Li Fang's collection of traditional clothing from South China

- Batik-based clothing

- Variations on tea

- Henna tattoos

- and more...

It's going to be a glorious afternoon at the yard, and you are all welcome to join!

Catch punk, hardcore and hip-hop acts like Dungeon Beijing, N-Bomb, Saber, C-Jam, SistaKilla L. Spam, Odd Couple, Rtsunami, Drop Science and DJ Quaver for Peking Salad at Yugong Yishan on Friday, May 25th.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit: https://www.showstart.com/event/53492

Since playing together in the Wayne Shorter Quartet, Danilo Perez, John Patitucci and Brian Blade have all built successful careers. Their new album showcases childlike mischief and West African beats, bringing together each member of the trio’s distinct personality and unique playing styles. Catch them live at Blue Note on Friday, May 25th.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit: https://www.showstart.com/event/50683

Muti is Rudi Botes and Tyron Naudé. Combining the classical influences with their already experimental rock sounds, they create a new soundscape that crosses various genres and with a cello and an acoustic guitar along with a variety of other instruments and collaborators, the sound and is both enticing and intimate. A unique show that is exciting as well as memorable.

Jamie has been writing songs in bands since the age of 16 and recently started writing solo stuff. While you can find him busy with his eclectic outfit, Bang Bang Mary, He has played at a few open mics around Beijing and is looking to play more original solo material. Catch both artists at Mogu Space on Friday, May 25th.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit: https://www.showstart.com/event/54116

Annie Chen has a uniquely powerful voice and brings Manhattan jazz to the stage in Beijing. She’s joined by Nathaniel Gao on alto saxophone, Marius Duboule on guitar, Mat Muntz on bass and Deric Dickens on drums for her concert at Blue Note on May 24th.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit: https://www.showstart.com/event/51243