Weekend in Nightlife: Win Tickets to Swindle at Migas, DVVBS, Dub Invaders, Mickey Zhang
Now that the American Presidential Election is over, and the fate of the country is sealed, whether you see it as good or bad ... there is much to look forward to in Beijing this weekend. Singles' Day, this Friday, is the day that you get to pamper yourself. Why not start out the morning by shopping online through the thousands of deals – maybe to find yourself a new wardrobe or book a fun vacation - and continue the party on to the night. Wake up in the morning to try some new Slow Boat Brunch, sleep off the hangover, and repeat for the next round of DJs. Heck, screw Singles' Day, why not make it a weekend instead?
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Friday, November 11
Street Kids x Carhartt WIP present: Swindle
Producer Swindle combines grime, jazz, funk, and everything in between, establishing himself as an active and respected DJ and live act. His album, Peace, Love, & Music, came as a direct result of his last global tour and has performed at both the Gilles Peterson Worldwide awards and twice at the Boiler Room, once alongside Lonnie Liston Smith. 10pm. The Bar at Migas. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance)
You know what's even better? We are giving out five free tickets to what promises to be a fantastic night at Migas this Friday. All you need to do is email your name and phone number to win@truerun.com before midnight on Thursday and we'll select five lucky winners for the guestlist.
Jochen Miller
Norwegian DJ Jochen Miller, who recently signed with record label Armada, plays a mix of trance and progressive house. On November 7, he released Sober, a collaboration with American DJ Tim Fall and Finnish DJ Tom White. Who knows, maybe you'll end by finding your soulmate in the crowd this Singles's Day. 9pm. Elements. RMB 100
Saturday, November 12
DVBBS
This Canadian electronic duo, will play at Elements club on Saturday and their catchy tracks are bound to make for a fun, electric night. 10pm, Elements, RMB 100
Mickey Zhang
Mickey Zhang is a prominent name in the dance world, as both a DJ and as a producer. For anyone familiar with the Beijing underground electronic music scene, you'll more than likely have seen Mickey Zhang do his thing and get the crowd riled up and dancing into the night. 10pm. REC Room. Tickets TBD
High Tone Sound System Dub Invaders China Tour
High Tone, a much respected name in the French underground music scene, returns to China under the guise of Dub Invaders. This new moniker is a way to allow members to revive the original spirit of the dub culture that shaped them from the beginning. While High Tone was built from a core of techno music, they skilfully combine it with hip-hop, drum 'n' bass, and dubstep to create a lose and ephemeral dub experience. 10pm. Dada. RMB 80
Little Smoke Opening Night
Little Smoke, the new bar nestled away in the back of the Big Smoke, opens this weekend. For their opening party, you can buy to drinks and get a snack bite for free, or if you bring in a quirky object/trinket/etc., tell the background story, and impress the staff enough that they want to display it, you'll receive a free Moscow Mule! 6pm. The Big Smoke. Free
Frleep Flormp Launch Party
Beijing-based producer Dub Zen Melodist launches their debut album at DDC, and play alongside five well-established and exciting electronic acts, including Dub Zen Melodist, Guzz, Meng Qi, FLØØØD, and Noise Arcade. 9pm. DDC. RMB 40, RMB 30 (advance)
Spittoon Literary Magazine Launch
Spittoon, a collective platform for poets and fiction writers in Beijing, launches its own magazine on November 12. The event will be a fun mix of live music and short readings by four of the writers featured in the magazine. The first 30 people to arrive will get free entry and a free copy of the first edition. 8pm. Ball House. RMB 30.
While the thought of Singles' Day seems a little absurd, it really is a great time just to get out and celebrate yourself. There's tons going on at the clubs this weekend, so go have fun and you never know what may come out of it. Have a good one!
Images courtesy of the organizers
