Music

May 11 21:00 pm - 23:59 pm
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RMB 100 // RMB 80 in advance

This evening legendary figure in the China music scene Bian Yuan releases his new album "Guang," and simultaneously kicks off his China tour with its Beijing stop at School Bar.


Over the past couple years Bian Yuan has slowly been releasing tracks from his forthcoming album, and tonight his newest creation is released in full. Famous for his work with Joyside, Lone, Farside of the Moon, and many other projects, don't miss this opportunity to hear Bian Yuan play some of his newest solo material, as well as some old favorites, of course.
Bian Yuan will be backed by a band featuring musicians from a handful of other bands you will surely recognize.


Join us.


RMB 100 // RMB 80 in advance
Advance tickets: https://wap.showstart.com/event/83409


Bian Yuan: https://site.douban.com/faraway/ // https://weibo.com/7faraway


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
School Bar May Gig Guide: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MjM5MDU5OTA4MA==&mid=2658810523&idx=1&sn=833f485e035dc3f7e6b3b4b1b734d828&chksm=bdccc85c8abb414a3b34973f7b98e1f513f0a39e249a2df70b92f0c74744ebe8b7816259e994&xtrack=1&scene=90&subscene=93&sessionid=1556989230&clicktime=1556989482&ascene=56&devicetype=android-23&version=27000437&nettype=WIFI&abtest_cookie=BAABAAoACwASABMABQBWmR4Az5keANyZHgDhmR4A8pkeAAAA&lang=en&pass_ticket=5YWrH0CQ7%2B5JU55JTEEjFv1k9Dg2WOizl4gekusF4iqbbei1o3h9a6AqqdAbnojv&wx_header=1

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May 10 21:00 pm - 23:59 pm
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RMB 120 (includes 1 shot)

Open Fire is a hip hop series curated by the Dungeon Beijing and School Bar photographer Xiao Bei. As Dungeon Beijing is no doubt Beijing's hottest hip hop crew, these shows always sell-out and are brimming with sweat, rhymes, and a strong sense of camaraderie.


Set to appear tonight, among others, are Dungeon Beijing heavy-hitters N-Bomb and Saber, hip hop troupes BlackMic and DB Bros, and making a special appearance, End of the Weak China (a hip hop collective spread across the world, tonight the China crew represents).


Going to be fun, and sure to sell out before show time, get your tickets early!


RMB 120 (includes a shot)
Tickets and other links: https://wap.showstart.com/event/84642


Show Write-Up: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MjM5MDU5OTA4MA==&mid=2658810513&idx=1&sn=826ec55d9340eebdce04e4977f0ec971&chksm=bdccc8568abb41402a4714e7a0b24998922428ef4e79039288437e03a1fe3fc839a9b6075f79&mpshare=1&scene=2&srcid=&from=timeline&ascene=2&devicetype=android-23&version=27000437&nettype=WIFI&abtest_cookie=BAABAAoACwASABMABQBWmR4Az5keANyZHgDhmR4A8pkeAAAA&lang=en&pass_ticket=mtNbSFtH2NuhmKD8AQLyvJX4AEFAxJtUSWNeQzfIBHUg6gL7XuAOyNUKgDHrMQdj&wx_header=1


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
School Bar May Gig Guide: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MjM5MDU5OTA4MA==&mid=2658810523&idx=1&sn=833f485e035dc3f7e6b3b4b1b734d828&chksm=bdccc85c8abb414a3b34973f7b98e1f513f0a39e249a2df70b92f0c74744ebe8b7816259e994&xtrack=1&scene=90&subscene=93&sessionid=1556989230&clicktime=1556989482&ascene=56&devicetype=android-23&version=27000437&nettype=WIFI&abtest_cookie=BAABAAoACwASABMABQBWmR4Az5keANyZHgDhmR4A8pkeAAAA&lang=en&pass_ticket=5YWrH0CQ7%2B5JU55JTEEjFv1k9Dg2WOizl4gekusF4iqbbei1o3h9a6AqqdAbnojv&wx_header=1

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Multiple dates 21:00 pm - 23:59 pm Toggle calendar
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RMB 40 // RMB 30 in advance

Super School Fighter is the brainchild of GeiGei, aka Gu Jingping, aka Quick Shot signer, and aka long-time staple of the Beijing music scene. For the past 4+ years she has been booking gigs at School via her Super School Fighter project, and over the last couple years has settled into booking almost every Thursday evening show at School. Starting a couple summers ago SSF expanded beyond Beijing, and now books weekly/monthly shows in Shanghai, Chengdu, Xiamen, Wuhan, and elsewhere around China as well. With an eye out for new talent and wanting to discover bands just getting started, don't miss these Thursday shows at School Bar.


All shows are RMB 40 // RMB 30 in advance


May Gig Series Write-Up: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzU2NTczNzI4OQ==&mid=2247486784&idx=1&sn=615d861794f3b6ca78f052931b5b23c9&chksm=fcb66f66cbc1e6708de2b594747761538f3c93eea6fee4b626fc77728e2002cb01ca79b84111&xtrack=1&scene=90&subscene=93&sessionid=1556768888&clicktime=1556768893&ascene=56&devicetype=android-23&version=27000437&nettype=WIFI&abtest_cookie=BAABAAoACwASABMABQBWmR4Az5keANyZHgDhmR4A8pkeAAAA&lang=en&pass_ticket=mtNbSFtH2NuhmKD8AQLyvJX4AEFAxJtUSWNeQzfIBHUg6gL7XuAOyNUKgDHrMQdj&wx_header=1


May 9 - advance tickets: https://wap.showstart.com/event/84569
Walk With Me: https://site.douban.com/laofoye/
Titan: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/507936
Bastion: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1791089


May 16 - advance tickets: https://wap.showstart.com/event/84614
Tan XiaoJun: https://site.douban.com/tanxiaojun/
Yang TianXiao: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1800891
Di Liu Tian: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1034756


May 23 - advance tickets: https://wap.showstart.com/event/84615
Glasses Man of Song Dynasty: https://site.douban.com/tkm/
Xuan Nan: https://site.douban.com/xnband/
Shi Mao and Wan Shi Band: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/978414 / https://wap.showstart.com/artist/2418205


May 30 - advance tickets: https://wap.showstart.com/event/84616
Left Behind Child: https://site.douban.com/leftbehindchild/
Wei Wu Zu: https://site.douban.com/weiwuzu/
Ming Ren: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/193220


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
School Bar May Gig Guide: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MjM5MDU5OTA4MA==&mid=2658810523&idx=1&sn=833f485e035dc3f7e6b3b4b1b734d828&chksm=bdccc85c8abb414a3b34973f7b98e1f513f0a39e249a2df70b92f0c74744ebe8b7816259e994&xtrack=1&scene=90&subscene=93&sessionid=1556989230&clicktime=1556989482&ascene=56&devicetype=android-23&version=27000437&nettype=WIFI&abtest_cookie=BAABAAoACwASABMABQBWmR4Az5keANyZHgDhmR4A8pkeAAAA&lang=en&pass_ticket=5YWrH0CQ7%2B5JU55JTEEjFv1k9Dg2WOizl4gekusF4iqbbei1o3h9a6AqqdAbnojv&wx_header=1

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May 8 21:00 pm - 23:59 pm
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RMB 50 // RMB 40 in advance (RMB 30 if you have proof you are a Taurus!)

Local promotions group Zing continues to make a splash and books their second show ever at School Bar tonight (and the first of many to come this month)!


Tonight they have invited pop-punk outfit from Tianjin Nov. join the fun, as well as mysterious genre hoping duo Ghostnote+ and psychedelic avant-garde post-rockers FanMaiJi.


Tickets are RMB 50 and RMB 40 in advance, as well as RMB 30 if you have proof you are a Taurus!
Advance tickets: https://wap.showstart.com/event/84131


Line-up:
Nov.: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/6128
Ghostnote+: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/2201896
FanMaiJi


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
School Bar May Gig Guide: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MjM5MDU5OTA4MA==&mid=2658810523&idx=1&sn=833f485e035dc3f7e6b3b4b1b734d828&chksm=bdccc85c8abb414a3b34973f7b98e1f513f0a39e249a2df70b92f0c74744ebe8b7816259e994&xtrack=1&scene=90&subscene=93&sessionid=1556989230&clicktime=1556989482&ascene=56&devicetype=android-23&version=27000437&nettype=WIFI&abtest_cookie=BAABAAoACwASABMABQBWmR4Az5keANyZHgDhmR4A8pkeAAAA&lang=en&pass_ticket=5YWrH0CQ7%2B5JU55JTEEjFv1k9Dg2WOizl4gekusF4iqbbei1o3h9a6AqqdAbnojv&wx_header=1

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Multiple dates 19:30 pm - 0:00 am Toggle calendar
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Classes + After Party with live music + 1 Drink = 80RMB Afterparty with live music + 1 Drink included = 50RMB

Join us for our late Monday latin fiestas, don't miss this one chance to salsa classes, mojitos and live music by SAVOR LATINO ! Defy the weekly conventions and make Monday your new Friday evening with us at Modernista!


Do you want to meet new people and learn something new?


Every Monday we have cuban salsa classes at Modernista.


Beginners salsa class 8.30pm - 9.30pm
Intermediate salsa class 7.30pm - 8.30pm


Price for class and afterparty:
80RMB = class + aftrparty with live music + 1 drink


Price for afterparty
50RMB = afterparty with live music + 1 drink


Write us if you want to sign up for salsa classes or if you have any other questions!

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May 26 20:30 pm - 1:00 am
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We close this month Sunday Jazz Series with the TAKESHI SAKAMOTO QUARTET, showcasing Japanese guitarist Satoshi Kataoka along with Nathaniel Gao on sax, Charlie Wang on bass and Satoshi Kataoka on guitar!


Have a drink and see their elegant yet playful performance together with us this Sunday at 8.30pm, free!

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Editor's Pick
May 23 21:00 pm - 1:00 am
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This Thursday, let the jazz ensemble behind "SHANGHAI MEMORIES OF 1945" recreate the timeless glamour of 1940s' Shanghai for us! Ready for a combined evening of live jazz and qipaos? Dress up to join the best dressed guest competition and show everyone what elegance really looks like!


See you this Thursday, 9pm, free!

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May 18 22:00 pm - 1:00 am
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This Saturday we have reserved for the carefree and easy going type of fun! This evening the splendid MADEMOISELLE ET SON ORCHESTRE will entertain us with her French gypsy tunes and good humor!


Make sure you don't miss it!


MIDNIGHT DJ + SHOT HAPPY HOUR


At midnight Modernista releases an unbeatable combination by letting our DJ stir things up on the dance floor while our midnight shot happy hour gets the second party of the night started!

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Editor's Pick
May 17 22:00 pm - 1:00 am
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All the way from Shenzhen Lips Mckenzie is coming to Beijing to get the party started at Modernista! This Friday we will rejoice to their mix of hip hop, psycadelic rock and groove!


Joining them this evening is also Dose The Delta who will get us warmed up with their mix or electronica and alternative rock!


MIDNIGHT DJ + SHOT HAPPY HOUR


At midnight Modernista releases an unbeatable combination by letting our DJ stir things up on the dance floor while our midnight shot happy hour gets the second party of the night started!

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Editor's Pick