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5 Beijing Bands Guaranteed to Make You Dance!
5 Beijing Bands Guaranteed to Make You Dance!
May 18, 2012 Comments (1)

Beijing’s live music scene has jumped leaps and bounds in the last few years, with a whole new generation of talented bands exploding onto the scene. We introduce a few of the city’s main dance igniters. From rockabilly to ska and chansons to the Beatles, these bands prove that Beijing’s got the groove. Read More>>

Rocker’s Delight: Discover Beijing’s Free Live Music Scene
Rocker’s Delight: Discover Beijing’s Free Live Music Scene
Apr 02, 2012 Comments (0)

Going to shows at the well-known live houses like Mao Livehouse and Yugong Yishan provides a great atmosphere to rock out, but can become quite pricey. For a more budget-friendly experience, check out the numerous venues with regular free gigs. Read More>>

Let There Be Beats! – Top Upcoming Electro Acts in Beijing
Let There Be Beats! – Top Upcoming Electro Acts in Beijing
Feb 13, 2012 Comments (0)

Get ready for an unusual feast as a veritable raft of electro acts disembark to our fair city. The beats are going to be surreal amidst the neon lights, so choose your event and brace yourselves. Read More>>

The Electronic Graveyard: Where Good Beijing Clubs Go to Die
The Electronic Graveyard: Where Good Beijing Clubs Go to Die
Dec 26, 2011 Comments (0)

While Electronic music is a clubbing staple in most Western cultures, why do clubs have such problems being successful in Beijing? Currently Beijing is considered by local DJ’s to have the second biggest electronic music scene in Asia after Tokyo, which makes these clubs’ travails all the more perplexing. Read More>>

New Year’s Eve Parties in Beijing: Into 2012 With a Bang
New Year’s Eve Parties in Beijing: Into 2012 With a Bang
Dec 19, 2011 Comments (0)

While 2012 may be the most hyped up year since the whole Y2K bug fiasco – it is the predicted date of earth’s demise according to the Mayan calendar after all – who cares! For most of us, finding the right place in Beijing to party / welcome the end of days is way more important. Read More>>

Pre-Holiday Happenings in Beijing this December
Pre-Holiday Happenings in Beijing this December
Nov 21, 2011 Comments (0)

Ah, December. Traditionally the most “festive” month of the year for many westerners… but lets not get ahead of ourselves too much. After all, Christmas and New Years Eve celebrations are generally held during the final few days of the month. Keep reading for our round-up of the best (pre-holiday) nightlife events in Beijing this December. Read More>>

Ghoulish Guide to Halloween in Beijing 2011
Ghoulish Guide to Halloween in Beijing 2011
Oct 17, 2011 Comments (1)

Get your “monster mash” mix ready, make those finishing touches on your costume, and get ready to party—Halloween 2011 in Beijing is nearly here! This year’s Halloween weekend lineup is better than ever. Check out our Beijing Halloween 2011 guide for all the tips on getting the perfect costume and finding the best event to suit your tastes. Read More>>

Beijing Watchdog: Social Insurance, Beer and New Openings
Beijing Watchdog: Social Insurance, Beer and New Openings
Oct 14, 2011 Comments (0)

The National Day holiday is over and we have not quite arrived at that debaucherous time known as “Halloween”. But there are still plenty of things going on in Beijing: big news, “Autumn-esque” festivals and new openings! Read on to see what is happening in Beijing. Read More>>

The Top 5 Summer Parties Hitting Beijing this August
The Top 5 Summer Parties Hitting Beijing this August
Aug 01, 2011 Comments (0)

The weather in July hasn’t exactly been the best but there are some great parties that are coming to Beijing this August with everything from a punk fest to a sexy pool party in the works. Read More>>

July Nightlife: Aircraft Carrier Rave, Satanic Rockers and More…
July Nightlife: Aircraft Carrier Rave, Satanic Rockers and More…
Jun 27, 2011 Comments (1)

With all the festivals that have been going on (and continue to take place), you’d think there would be no room for other gigs and concerts on Beijing’s social calendar… but you’d be wrong! Read More>>

Same Name, Different Game: 5 Ugly Facets of the Chinese Workplace

Same Name, Different Game: 5 Ugly Facets of the Chinese Workplace

Every office has the same basic feel, right? The same code of ethics, the same unspoken definition of decency, right? Wrong. Read on for five unscrupulous practices largely accepted in Chinese offices that would normally get you fired. More>>