Weekend in Nightlife: Hip-Hop From Shuang Bang Er, Radiance 'Electric' Release, Enlightenment at ModernSky
Another week has nearly passed, which means that it's only a matter of time until another weekend! If you are like me, and haven't even thought yet about Halloween costume shopping, this weekend is just another perfect excuse to put it off even longer. Or, if you have been counting down the days, just think of this weekend as a huge pregame for next.
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By day, if you are looking to embrace the fall lifestyle, check out Beijing's own Oktoberfest. Or, if you are looking to start your Halloweekend early, there are Haunted Houses waiting to be explored and pumpkins waiting to be carved.
Thursday, October 20
Radiance
Local rockers Radiance, formed in 2015, will be hosting their first Electric Release Party this Thursday at Dusk Dawn Club. The band incorporates art and visual projects into their performances, and is a good bet for those interested in music with alternative, ambient, and psychedelic tones. RMB 50. 9pm-11pm. Dawn Dusk Club
Friday, October 21
Enlightenment Party: Techno Meets Psytrance
If you are looking to get out and dance this weekend, this next step of the electronic music festival The Graceland is the place to go. With a mix of techno and psytrance, and for only RMB 40, you can go vibe at ModernSky Lab all night. The lineup features JiaLi (of Black Sheep crew), Wujing (Black Sheep), Zena (Zenok), Gasse (Goa Productions), and Bodysnatcher (Dark MoonTempo). RMB 40. 10pm-6am. ModernSky Lab
Saturday October 22
Shuang Bang Er Underground Hip-Hop Performance
For those interested in hip-hop, Jia Lei and Ou Zi along with guest performers DJ Wu Yi Wesley, Big brother Jiao Jin, and 1043 HipHop Tea, will be unleashing the spirit of Beijing underground hip-hop scene at Yugong Yishan. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). 11pm. Yugong Yishan
All Night With Boflex
Spend your entire night in one place! Migas' new party series aims to give one DJ the entire night to have the time and freedom to take the party wherever they want. For the second installment of this series, Migas' resident DJ Boflex will be taking listeners through disco, funk, boogie, house, and more. Free. 10pm-4.30am. Migas
For those of you who haven't bought a costume yet, good luck, and for those of you who have, let the countdown begin. In case you want a preview of all the happenings for next weekend, check out our extensive Beijing Halloween Happenings here. Have a great weekend, Beijing!
Images courtesy of the organizers
