Weekend Picks in Nightlife: Great Leap Brewing, Club Suzie Wong, Xian Celebrate Anniversaries
Below our top picks for a night out this weekend. Don't miss out on knowing about the best events in Beijing – see our Editor's Picks.
Tonight (Friday, Oct 17)
Untold’s originality has set him apart from his contemporaries in the field of dubstep and landed him releases on Hessle Audio and Soul Jazz. Now, this London-based producer will bring his razor sharp vibes to Post Mountain Space for an evening of deeply informed electronic music. Read more
Horse Meat Disco features DJ James Hillard straight from London to Beijing's sleaziest dance hall. Read more
Lantern celebrates their triumphant return, as they show off their new renovations. Instead of the series of small rooms, it will now just be two equally sized romper rooms, each with their own uniquely brutalist style. Read more
Future Music Festival sees Matthew Koma at Circle (free) and Steve Aoki at LIV (RMB 380). Read more
If you enjoyed the likes of the Color Punch Party and Let There Be House, then you probably know Fausto Leoni, the fashionable nightlife mover and shaker who is leaving Beijing. The Migas crew are sending him off with sets from Yauman, Bite-Size Buddha, Ludo C., Nassdak, Boflex and Cad 73, plus discounted Leoni Sours. Read more
Tomorrow night (Saturday, Oct 18)
You may not have heard but our Pizza Cup launches this weekend. Come join us at Galaxy Soho from 11am to 8pm for a sea of cheese and beer. Read more
Award-winning hotel bar, Xian, celebrates their second anniversary with live music, drinks, performances, and a free glass of champagne. Read more
Four years old and not getting any younger, Great Leap Brewing invites you to celebrate their 4th anniversary, with two ways to enjoy yourself: RMB 100 gets you any four beers, all day at either location, or complete the Karl Long Challenge and earn a KLC t-shirt. To learn more about the challenge, read more here.
Having opened in 2002, Club Suzie Wong has established itself as one of the premiere night clubs in Beijing, and this weekend, they are celebrating 12th anniversary. Expect flashy fashion, red carpets, a sexy crowd, strong drinks, and wild performances. Free entry. Read more
Pancake Lee, Bobby, Juliana Lima and a special guest spin for a Peng Label Night at the new 8MM Club. Note the "elegant" dress code before you go. Read more
Dada hosts Santo Chino's 'Same As It Ever Was', a journey through disco, rock, funk, and pure love makin' music, all on vinyl records. Read more
The next stop on Circle's tour around the world is Brazil, with a live performance by MAKE. Read more
Have you checked out these new bars in our October issue of the magazine yet?
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Photos: Wikipedia (party poppers), Courtesy of the organizers (Untold, GLB)