Kipp's Picks: Juliana Huxtable, Mortal Kombat, Boogie Nights, and Black Sheep
Prepare to rock your body to the sweaty beat this week because there is a perfect storm of amazing parties landing in the next couple of days that are sure wet your whistle with some much needed R&R.
Mar 10: Juliana Huxtable
Juliana Huxtable is an American poet, artist, model, and DJ from New York, getting ready for her big Beijing premiere this Thursday at Dada. She is known for mixing her poetry with original remixes and for her collaborations with other artists like Le1f and Hercules and Love Affair. DJs Shackup and other special guests provide support. RMB 50. 10pm. Dada
Mar 10: Mortal Kombat!
Join 8-Bit on Thursday for a night of brutality and fatalities. Make sure to “Get over there!” for a screening of the immortal 1995 film Mortal Kombat, in which Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Sonya Blade, Johnny Cage, and Jax are brought to life in stunning film with tween-friendly special effects. The movie that pretty much created the ‘fantasy martial arts’ genre. Afterwards, enjoy a family-friendly Mortal Kombat tournament on the SNES, with one-on-one Kombat until a sole winner is declared and is given a very special prize. Free. 7pm. 8-Bit
Mar 11: Boogie Nights
I don’t think anyone from our generation can quite forget watching Boogie Nights for the first time as kids. The captivating images from are forever seared into our collective unconscious making us the disco-worshipping heathens we are today. From the people who brought you both Dome and Club Paradise, expect dance classics spanning from 70s up until present day to keep you dancing on the razor's edge until very late. Free. 10pm. Modernista
Mar 11: Black Sheep; The Conscious Party
Beijing’s Black Sheep are transforming trash into delightful decor this Friday at Lantern in order to promote recycling and ways to reduce your carbon footprint, all while at a club. Is it possible to party responsibly in Gongti? Well, find out with DJs Ouyang, Weng Weng, Youdai, and Crystal Bones as they spin vinyl to raise awareness. RMB 50. 10pm. Lantern
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