The number of porn sites that have been "investigated and punished" this week as part of the State Internet Information Office's (forever) ongoing attempts to ban all yellow content from the web. So far this year, more than 4,800 social networking accounts, 9,000 advertisements and 300,000 pieces of information have been deleted. Good luck, fellas!
Lactating Mom Sex Ring Uncovered in Beijing A 4,000-strong members' club that arranges for adults to meet lactating mothers for the purpose of consuming milk straight from the breast has been uncovered.
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It's the week that never happened here in Beijing and I for one have been enjoying the air show provided to keep me distracted from other, more pressing, matters. Here are some other things you should probably distract yourself with.
Bob Louison aka Mr. Mix drops by Trouble Bar, which promises to keep the ladies happy (and the gentlemen paying) with 30 percent off cocktails, before things get decidedly more yeasty with the Third Annual Beijing Craft Beer Festival, covering both Friday and Saturday. If brew ain't your thing, no concern, as Friday also sees the start of Mushroom Festival, where you can buy your favored psiloc ... maybe not, but there'll be plenty of great music. There's also a fair-trade Pop Up Shop, killer Dada night and 48 Film Project to get your teeth into.
On Sunday, catch German indie rockers Die Sterne play for free at Yugong Yishan or cycle out to 798 to see Ao Guoxing's new solo photography exhibit, documenting some ominous-looking amusement rides.
On Monday, Tim Robbins hits Beijing to bring you his rendition of A Midsummer's Night Dream (if you survived the first one) and then on Tuesday Paddy O'Shea's welcomes the World Cup with a special football-themed edition of its pub quiz.
And that's all folks! Make sure to keep up-to-date with goings on by checking out our events page and through our weekly WeChat newsletter by subscribing to "theBeijinger". Also, keep on sending us those summer pics via Instagram #thebeijinger and follow us @the_beijinger.
Thursday, June 5
Guest Bartender Bob Louison
French mixmaster Bob Louison will be guest bartending at Trouble Bar, with all ladies in the house receiving 30 percent off cocktails. Free. 8pm. Trouble Bar. Read more
The third coming of the national craft brewer gathering. This year's edition of the two-day tear-up features breweries from Dali, Shanghai, Chengdu, Nanjing and Taiwan, as well as a selection of the best local drops. With music and food provided by Beijing favorites. Free. Jun 6 (5pm) and Jun 7 (noon). Galaxy Soho. Read more
Mushroom Festival
The second annual Mushroom Festival kicks off this year at Yugong Yishan and compiles a number of bands, providing music for all ears with bands such as Tree, The Harridans, Lone, Alpine Decline, Subs, Glow Curve and more. RMB 100. Jun 6-7, 8pm. Yugong Yishan. Read more
Shadowplay x Waveform
This Beijing-based party/art collective will be combining a great mix of local DJs, including Dim Sum Disco and Ralph Zuckermann, with some of Beijing’s most innovative visual artists, to create a truly engaging spectacle till the early morning. Free. 9pm. Post Mountain MOMA. Read more
Starfish Project Pop-Up Shop
Fair-trade social enterprise jewelry company, Starfish Project, will host a pop-up shop for one night only to give Beijing residents a chance to purchase its fall collection before it officially launches. Starfish Project supports exploited women through the sale of mid-range fashion accessories. Free. 4-10pm. The Bookworm. Read more
The 48 Hour Film Project
This worldwide project starts off with a wild and sleep-deprived weekend, where teams of filmmakers rush against the clock to complete a movie. The works are then shown on the big screen, and winning films have the chance to compete globally and be screened at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. Free. 6pm. Meridian Space. Read more
*UPDATE 6/5*:Due to the "unexpected size of the party" the venue has changed to Mako Live House in Shuangjing. All attendees will now also receive a free drink with entry due to the late-notice change.
From the people who brought you The Bunker party comes China’s first party-in-the-dark concept – an all-blackroom of hard techno and drum & bass. Next door, house and trance will be pumping in an all-white studio, where acrobats twirl and hang from an eight-meter ceiling. Contact bunkerdirections@gmail.com for more information. RMB 200, RMB 100 (advance). 10pm. Mako Live House. Read more
The Sanctuary Summer Courtyard Party & Barbecue
The Other Place hosts a couple house/disco DJs for some open-air afternoon tunes and barbecue. Featuring DJs Boflex, Juhstynn, Kaize, and MRG. Free. 3pm. The Other Place. Read more
Margaritas and Fusion Tacos
Head to The Hutong for a night of tacos and tequila by American chef Megan Carlsen. A ticket gets you a plate of four tacos from a menu including slow-roasted carnitas and marinated tofu with smokey chilli, plus two drinks and all the sides and salsa you can consume. RMB 250, RMB 200 (advance). 6pm. The Hutong. Read more
Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes
Yes, they are named after the prototypical celebrity couple, marred by gossip and weird religion. Maybe this defines their sound, if you add some guitars and a vocalist described as "Enya’s evil Chinese twin." They will be supported by Streets Kill Strange Animals and MeToo. RMB 60 (Entrance plus new 7” record). 9pm. XP. Read more
Beijing International Touch Tournament 2014
No, not a city-wide groping contest, rather a touch rugby competition where rib-shattering tackles are replaced by a gentle pat. Welcoming teams from around China, this is a day-long event where fun is the aim of the game. Free. (Call Chris on 158 0113 1392 for more details). Beijing Agricultural University. Read more
The Goethe-Institut China invites you to a free indie rock concert with special guests Die Sterne. The band is one of the most important representatives of the so-called "Hamburger Schule," which combines smart lyrics with elements from punk to experimental pop. Attendees are encouraged to bring their dancing shoes and prepare to move to their own special mixture of indie-rock, groove and funk. Free. 8.30pm. Yugong Yishan. Read more
Ao Guoxing Solo Exhibition: The Ode of Happiness
Ao Guoxing brings his solo exhibition to 798 Photo Gallery and pictures of theme park rides, captures and eulogizes people’s desires and the extent people will go to achieve those desires. Through Jun 24. 798 Photo Gallery. Read more
Tim Robbins' Actors' Gang Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
Academy Award-winning actor Tim Robbins directs his Actors' Gang in Shakespeare's comedy classic A Midsummer's Night Dream and invites audiences to step into a surreal world of fairies, spells, incantations, lovers bewitched by magic, the Fairy Queen making love to an ass ... The world in disorder made right by the mischief of the night. RMB 180-300. Through Jun 15, 7.30pm. National Theatre for the Performing Arts. Read more
Paddy’s quiz night will be remixed to commemorate the start of the 2014 Brazilian World Cup. Six rounds of World Cup-related trivia for the football historians, trivia nerds, and the casual fan. Winners get one minute behind the bar pouring their own drinks. Free. 8pm. Paddy O'Shea's. Read more
JUNE 14: Noise Arcade, Guiguisuisui, Charm, Thin Gaze, Parallel
A great lineup of Beijing’s supreme experimentalists. Expect lots of harsh tones and speakers being pushed to their limits. Not for those who believe music is dependent on a three chord progression or a rigid time signature. RMB 40. 9pm. School Bar. Read more
JUNE 28: The Beijinger's Chili Pepper Eating Contest
This event is sponsored by the Beijinger.
Sweat it out as we celebrate Canada Day, at the Canadian International School, with the annual the Beijinger Chili Pepper Eating Contest on June 28. We are looking for 10 contestants willing to set their mouths ablaze, so if you have what it takes to gobble down handfuls of hot chilies then make sure to register before June 28. Free. 3pm. Canadian International School. Read more
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