The amount in millions of Chinese tourists who traveled abroad during May holiday last year, up 14 million from 2012 and 29 million in 2004. Read on for the unfortunate typo 'spitting in pubic'.
Literal English Translations of Beijing’s Subway Stops Following our blog post last week highlighting 'Beijing's most beautiful' subway map, we have now been graced with 'Beijing's zaniest direct translation with hilarious results' subway map.
With Summer on the Way, Outdoor Grilling Banned Again First they take our chuan'r, now they're after our mao dou with new measures effective May 1that will require all grilling to be moved indoors, restricts where outdoor dining may take place, and bans the serving of cold dishes outside.
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Alas, May holiday is here and with it comes a sleuth, that's right, a SLEUTH of events to keep you outside and dancing.
First, we'll start with the obvious – MIDI and Strawberry go head-to-head to see which attendee has the biggest day tent, rocks the wackiest outfits and has the most ingenious way of smuggling drinks past the guards. Oh, and there'll be plenty of music too. If neither of those float your boat then Migas have you covered with their 3rd annual James Brown Day. And if that doesn't float your boat, then seek help.
On Saturday, Jing A launch their newest brew, branded The Airpocalypse because at 8.8 percent, it's likely to take a few years off of your life.
On Tuesday head to Zajia for Miji Lab's workshop featuring Yan Jun and DJ Strauss. Phew, it really is never ending. Have a great one, Beijingers!
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Correction: We incorrectly announced that Deafheaven are to play on May 5, when in fact they play on May 9. Apologies for the mistake.
Thursday, May 1
MIDI Festival
This event is sponsored by the Beijinger.
Now in its 14th year, MIDI Festival is one of the biggest in the Chinese music calendar. With plenty of solid acts on the roster there's something for everyone and fans of British rockers Suede are no doubt jubilant to see them two years in a row. Read more
Strawberry Music Festival
This year’s Strawberry Music Festival brings big name international acts, like Cut Copy and Justice together with top acts from the Chinese independent music scene. Don’t miss out on this superbly curated collection of live performances. Read more
May Day Grill at The Schoolhouse (May 1-3)
No time like a springtime holiday for a barbecue. And what better venue than at the Wall? Munch on steak, corn on the cob and homemade ice cream along with other buffet fare to live folk music. RMB 188, RMB 98 (kids 4-12), free (kids under 4). 11am-3.30pm. The School House at Mutianyu. Read more
On what would be his 81st birthday, the Funk Fever crew pays homage to the one and only Mr. Dynamite with a full-on funk throw down. Expect the unexpected as the boys bring on a heaping dose of JB-related tunes to get your booties bouncing. RMB 50 (free before 9.30pm). 10pm. The Bar at Migas. Read more
The Spice Cabinet
Terry Hsieh and his guys are spicing up Baochao Hutong with a live jazz performance that pledges to be on par with that enlivening mala you had for dinner. Free. 10pm. Modernista. Read more
Jing A launch their biggest brew yet: The Airpocalypse Double IPA, which clocks in at 8.8% ABV. Join them for a tapping of its maiden keg, with live music and clean air courtesy of Smart Air who will be running their heavy duty “Cannon” filters all night. Free. 9pm. 4corners. Read more
The Drop Vol. 31
AC Slater (that’s the bass guy, not the Saved by the Bell guy) will round off the three-day Strawberry Music Festival with everything your tired soles need. Supplementary tunes provided by Oshi, Howie Lee, Shackup, and Blackie. RMB 50. 10pm. Dada. Read more
Cinco de Mayo
It's never a bad thing when there are two reasons to party. Cantina Agave is giving you them this Saturday: their one-year anniversary and Cinco de Mayo. All the more excuse for free tequila shots and free-flow margaritas. RMB 200. 7-11pm. Cantina Agave. Read more
In keeping with Cinco de Mayo, Beijing Horror Film Society present the vampire exploitation flick From Dusk Til Dawn. Hosted by Jigsaw Jim, with experimental live music following the movie. RMB 20. 9pm. 69 Cafe. Read more
Discover new ways to express yourself sonically with Beijing’s top experimentalist, Yan Jun. The workshop will be followed by the unpredictable stylings of DJ Strausss showing off his innovative approach to improvisational guitar. Free. 7pm. Zajia Lab. Read more
'HE' is the after-hours summer pop up collaboration between Chi Restaurant and Janes & Hooch. Think kinky casual tipples plus cheeky street food all set in CHI's comfy hutong. Every Wed-Sat 10.30pm-2am. Chi. Read more
The Great Wall Music Festival has a huge line-up this year, making it all the more worth making it out to the middle of nowhere to dance your socks off. DJs Armin van Buuren, Paul Kalkbrenner, Afrojack, Apster, D-Wayne and Don Diablo, plus numerous local talents, want nothing more than to keep you moving through the night ... or until 10pm. Read more
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