Yes, Modernista Is Still Open and Is Currently Celebrating Its 5th Anniversary!

Contrary to what you may have concluded following the news that somewhat sudden renovation has started taking place on Baochao Hutong, Modernista is very much still alive and kicking (just remember to enter through the restaurant side). In fact, they are celebrating their fifth birthday this week, with special renditions of their weekly events from November 7-13.

Starting tonight (Nov 7), their regular Latin band Savor Latino will be on hand to kickstart the week of celebrations at 10pm.

Entry is RMB 40, which includes one mojito, sangria, or a non-alcoholic mojito. Throughout the rest of the night, their RMB 40 mojito happy hour will continue and fuel the party into the wee hours.

Then, on Tuesday (Nov 8), their regular drink and draw session will appropriately take on the theme of 'five.' Head over at 9pm onwards to live draw (and drink if you want to). Free entry on this one.

On Wednesday (Nov 9), the bar will heat up with a swing party from 10pm. Entry to this one is also free, so go and enjoy the tunes from Nanci & The Delicatessen and dance to your heart's content.

If you prefer flamenco dancing, head over on Thursday (Nov 10) for a night filled with Spanish flamneco. The evening kicks off at 9.30pm, and once again, entry is free.

Friday (Nov 11) will mark an entertainment double-whammy with both the Beijing Beatles (free entry, 10pm onwards) and a kisses for charity party. The good people are Modernista have asked those who want to register as "official kissers" to head over to the bar and register prior to the event. Or if you'd rather buy your kisses, you can do so for RMB 10, 100 percent of which will go to charity.

If you thought that was really milking it for a birthday week, Saturday (Nov 12) is the bar's official anniversary night, starting at 10pm (free entry). Modernista favorites Mademoiselle et son Orchestre will be heading the night with their original and lively brand of gypsy jazz.

Then on Sunday (Nov 13), to round off the week that gave you liver cancer, head over one last time before complete collapse, enjoy Shi Yu Ji Jazz Trio from 8pm onwards. Entry is free, and there will be RMB 35 happy hour cocktails before 9pm.

Happy fifth birthday Modernista! To many, many more.

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