Celebrate Beijing’s Reopening with These Events

Katie Coy, Managing Editor | Jun 7, 2022 4:26 pm | 1 comment | 292 reads

It’s official the capital is finally back open, and Beijing’s many various venues, restaurants and bars have wasted no time, with many already announcing numerous fun events to keep us all entertained this first week back to normalcy. Without further ado, let’s check out just what this big bad reopening party of sorts has to offer.

Aurora

To celebrate things finally being open, Aurora is not only having one, but two opening parties this weekend. On Jun 10 and 11 they will have both their Techno Floor and Hip Hop Floor ready to welcome you back with a number of Beijing’s most talented DJs. And guess what, both events are completely free! You can check out the full line up for Day One here, and Day Two here or follow Aurora on WeChat for more information.

nugget

nugget are straight back in the game with their usual weekly events as well as a plethora of special events throughout the weekend. Jun 10 you can catch one of their tiny stage concerts with The Slow Blade x gilded forest performing, tickets are RMB 80. Jun 11 there will be open mic and Jun 12 comedian and poet Louis Dowling will be launching his poetry book. For more details on the events, scan the QR code on the poster below.

Tokyo Lounge

Another venue that is straight back in there with their weekly happenings is Tokyo Lounge. They’re kicking things off with an open mic night tonight (Jun 7), a performance by the Luo Ling Trio on Jun 8, and the Top 2 Duo Jun 9. Then, to kick off the weekend on Jun 10 there will be a performance by Great Buffalo Blues. Have a look at the poster below for more information or scan the QR code to see the full list of events happening at Tokyo Lounge this week.

Spittoon

If you’re looking for a non-music related event, then why not head on over to Camera Stylo on Jun 9 for the Spittoon Fiction night? Doubling as a final goodbye to Spittoon Book Club founder and active Spittoon participant Deva, this is sure to be a special evening with plenty of great fiction from Beijing’s literary creatives.

The Bricks

If you really missed live jazz music while most of Beijing was closed, then The Bricks has you covered with a weekend full of it. Starting with The Barrelhouse Blues Band on Jun 10, followed by Anni Wang Jun 11 and concluding with Lilith Liu and Duan Azhu Jun 12, that’s one jazz packed weekend. Scan the QR code in the poster below for more details.

CHEERS

For an event more centered around visual arts, why not join CHEERS for one of their Sip and Paint events. On Jun 12 you can embrace your inner artist and try your hand at painting, under the careful tutelage of Nadia while indulging in some free flow wine. Sip and Paint costs RMB 308 and you can check out the poster below for more details and can contact Nadia through WeChat (artNadia759) to join.

DDC

It’s not been long since DDC opened up their new venue and they are making full use of it now that things are back in business. Starting from Jun 7 with DDC Massive Jam, they have a fully packed week with live music and DJs performing every night until Jun 12. You can see the full list of acts in the poster below. Scan the QR code to go to their official WeChat to purchase tickets.

BBB Bar

Staying active over the semi-lockdown with regular live streams, BBB Bar is ready to welcome Beijing’s music fans back in person with two big DJ nights: Bona Fide on Jun 10 and Phat on Jun 11. Featuring some of Beijing’s best and most well-known DJs such as British born Special K, it’s sure to be one great weekend of music. Check out the poster below for more details or follow BBB’s official WeChat account (BBB BAR 酒吧).