Weekend in Nightlife: Nosaj Thing, Soul Clap, Brennan Heart, and Great Wall Snow Festival
Ohhhh boy. There are less than 10 days until Christmas, which means there are less than 10 days to avoid buying Christmas gifts, and this weekend is full of them. Everyone knows you can't get stuff done hungover anyway, it's just not what baby Jesus would have wanted.
Friday, December 16
Electric City 2-Year Anniversary feat. Soul Clap
Following their first release in 2012 and slew of following albums and EPs, Soul Clap, the American DJ and production duo from Boston, Massachusetts, now come to Migas to celebrate Electric City's second anniversary. Expect a combination of the darker, abstract roots of house mixed a dollop of techno. 9pm. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). The Bar at Migas
Brennan Heart
DJ Magazine's, number 59-rated DJ Brennan Heart makes his China debut this Friday at ModernSky Lab. This Dutch DJ and 'hardstyle' producer has performed at festivals like Tomorrowland and previously collaborated with producers The Horrorist and Technoboy. His unique but energetic hardstyle music style is what attracts audiences all over the world. 10pm-late. RMB 200, RMB 100 (advance). ModernSky Lab
Antidote presents Nosaj Thing
As a major player on the LA Beat scene (think Flying Lotus, Daedelus, Tokimonsta, Low End Theory, etc.), Nosaj Thing crafts gorgeous, IDM-inspired beats and soundscapes, that are as catchy as they are mind-bending. This Friday marks his first visit to Beijing this decade. DJs Dokedo, Jason Hou, and Shackup play support. 10pm-late. Price TBC. Dada
Wasabi Sound Reborn
Wasabi Sound chose Lantern as the platform of its rebirth, a celeberation of urban decay through dance music. Expect the bass heavy and the beats 4/4 to the point of being transcendental. DJs on duty include Eric Lee, 2MM, DK Yadong, and Youga Wei. 11pm-late. Price TBA. Lantern
Raddam Ras and Ou Yang
REC Room welcomes China's very own Raddam Ras aka MC Webber to perfom his usual mix of energetic roots reggae, jungle, hip-hop, D&B, and funk to get Sanlitun's Dirty Bar Street dancing through to Saturday morning. 10pm. RMB 20 (free for REC Room WeChat followers). REC Room
Saturday, December 17
Great Wall Snow Festival
Jump on a bus, hit the slopes, grab some beers, and party into the sunset. The Great Wall Snow Festival is back, featuring DJs such as Ou Yang, Pancake Lee, and Huang Weiwei. 3-10pm. RMB 200. Beijing Huabei Ski Resort
The Golden Age: Parlor's 3-Year Anniversary
Celebrate three year's of Parlor with their Golden Age anniversary, which unsurprisingly takes the form of a 1920s soiree. The ladies of Moonglow Burlesque will bring their risque routine and Swing Beijing will get things moving whereas attendees are urged to dress "Gatsby style" or "old Shanghai style." 9pm-late. RMB 100. Parlor
Have a great one, Beijing!
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