Mar 27 - Apr 2: China Drifting, Vintage Market, Peter Hook, DJ Chimpo, and more!

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Warm temperatures are finally upon us after a long winter; after being sheltered for so long inside against the cold, its finally nice to enjoy a spring with some great events! This upcoming week, check out a coming together of East and West at the China Drifting Showcase, a vintage market, an art show at a hotel, the cool jams of DJ Chimpo, a musical legend and even a literal manifestation of "no pain, no gain!" It's all out there waiting for you, so enjoy the best that Beijing has to offer!

  Thursday, March 27  
Pablo Picasso's The Vollard Suite
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This exhibition will include all 100 neoclassical style etchings made by Picasso between 1930 and 1937. The suite explores scenes of Picasso’s studio and bacchic excess as through neoclassical literature. From Mar 1 to Apr 27. Free. 9am-7pm. National Museum of China. Read more

  Raw Meat Electronic Music Party  
  Every Thursday night, new young DJs and producers based in Beijing gather to gain performance experience and introduce their sounds to a wider audience. Free. 10pm. Dada. Read more  
  Thursday Pub Quiz @ The Kro's Nest (Sanyuanqiao)  
  Face-off in this elimination tournament in which the winner gets to advance to compete for the splendors of booze and glory, in that order. 8.15pm. The Kro's Nest. Read more  
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Friday, March 28

 
China Drifting Showcase
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China Drifting Festival will present some of the more renowed musical acts from the independent music scene in China. One Sentence Supervisor, Re-Tros, Duck Fight Goose, and Pet Conspiracy all perform with the intention of providing a a platform for cultural exchange between China and the West. RMB 120, RMB 80 (advance). 8pm. Yugong Yishan. Read more

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  Saturday, March 29  
Vintage Market
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Behold as Dada transforms into Dabazaar as local designers, vintage clothing collectors and crafty DIYers set up pop-up shops so you can ready your spring wardrobe. Free. 2-8pm. Dada. Read more

  Perceptions of Home  
  A 24-hour experience revealing the transformative power of sight-specific photography and sound installation works, as well as an interactive perfomance on three floors of a Home Inn to explore how perceptions of home and our background shape our thoughts, emotions and memories. Free. 5pm. Hom Inn Dongcheng District. Read more  
  DJ Chimpo  
  Bass music legend Chimpo’s musical style defies genre boundaries. Both his DJ sets and productions see him fuse grime, drum & bass, dubstep, trap, garage, dancehall and hip-hop to create a unique sound that never fails to destroy dance floors. RMB 50. 10pm. Dada. Read more  
  Peter Hook & the Light  
  Peter Hook, bass legend and one of the founding members of Joy Division and New Order, performs Unknown Pleasures and Closer with his new group The Light. This show is for the history books. Not to be missed. RMB 360, RMB 280 (advance). 8pm. Yugong Yishan. Read more  
  Pleasure of Pain BDSM Party  
  For those that like to don leather or latex body suits and crack the whip on your naughty other half, this is your chance to do it in a safe environment in the company of others who also enjoy such chaperoned debauchery. RMB 100. 9pm. The Basement. Read more  
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  Sunday, March 30  
Suspending Ma Yongfeng Solo Exhibition
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Ma Yongfeng returns to photography with the Suspending series: a bridge between Chinese traditional culture with modernity in a discreet but transformative way. From Mar 15-Apr 26. Free. Jiali Gallery. Read more
 

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  Monday, March 31  
Business Power Lunch
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Newcomer to Nali Patio, Parnas, serves up a French fare for a quick lunch in the midst of the workday. Two courses for RMB 78, three for RMB 98. 11.30am-2pm. Parnas. Read more

  Square Dancing with the Hutong Yellow Weasels  
  Get square dancing with the amazing sounds of the Hutong Yellow Weasels. Though named after those small critters you see scurrying through the gutters of Beijing, these guys never shy from an amazing night of fun. Free. 8.30pm. Modernista. Read more  
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  Tuesday, April 1  
The Experiment #2

Join 京A and The Big Smoke as they team up in the second edition of The Experiment, a monthly exercise in beer-paired dinners. An experimental, one-off keg by 京A is featured, along with a special menu from The Big Smoke served with standard brews like the Flying Fist IPA and Fullmoon Farmhouse Ale. RMB 250-300. 7pm. The Big Smoke Bistro. Read more
 

  Mixology Master Class  
 

Learn the tricks of the trade – or at least how to make an excellent cocktail – from Migas Head Mixologist, Francesco Angotti. He'll take you through the process of making five classic drinks. RMB 500. 5pm. Migas Restaurant and Lounge. Read more

 
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  Upcoming  

APR 3-6, Sound of the Xity

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This event is sponsored by the Beijinger.

A coming together of eastern and western cultures, this year's Sound of the Xity (SOTX) music festival features Daddy G (Massive Attack), Howie B (UK), Namo and Nova Heart in its line-up of top acts. Divided into two parts, the SOTX EXPO (Apr 3-4) is devoted to using market principles to share Chinese music culture abroad, while SOTX FEST (Apr 3-6) provides customers a cutting-edge music experience. One day pass: RMB 200, 150 RMB (pre-sale); two day pass: RMB 350, RMB 240 (pre-sale). Tango Club, Yugong Yishan, Mako Live House, Temple Bar, Blue Stream Bar, Dada. Read more
 

  APR 9, Lil Jon  
 

The King of Krunk is set to descend on us again with another round of his famous bass-heavy party vibes. Get those teeth capped and chalices shined for heavy Cristal showers in the newly renovated Elements. Cost TBA. 9pm. Elements Club. Read more

 
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