Margaux's Picks: Más 4 Year Anniversary, Goose Island Migration Party, Marshall Jefferson, Jing-A at Xian, Das Ding

The weekend is coming at us at full speed once again, and that means it's time to whittle down the best that the short two days has to offer. Thankfully, this weekend delivers a little bit of everything – whether you're into hutong cocktail parties or prefer to hit the clubs, we've got you covered.

May 12-14: Más 4 Year Anniversary Party
It's time to celebrate four incredible years of hutong fun, and sometimes debauchery, at Más with beer and mixed drink specials, crazy voodoo rhythms, and free vanilla spiced rum shots while they last. 6pm-1am. Más

May 13-14: Goose Island Migration Week Block Party
Goose Island Beer lands in Beijing, and to celebrate, they're bringing us a Block Party at Homeplate in Sanlitun, featuring China's hottest bands and DJs. Re-Tros, Bed Stars, DJ Edmund, and DJ Choize will be there to feed our ears, entrance is free, and there'll be plenty of Goose Island to be given away too! 9pm-1.30am. Home Plate BBQ

May 13: Housing Featuring Marshall Jefferson
The best house DJs come to throw down at Migas, this time, one of the founding fathers of house, Marshall Jefferson, will be taking control. Jefferson is best known for his part in the development of the Chicago house scene, and the production of seminal house anthems such as 'Move Your Body,' '7 Ways to Jack,' and 'Open Your Eyes.' RMB 80. 10pm-4.30am. The Bar at Migas

May 14: Jing-A Beer Garden Launch at Xian, EAST Beijing
Head to Xian on Saturday for the official launch of Jing-A's beer garden, starting at 3pm, and enjoy two-for-one pizzas, signature cocktails, and draft beer until 8pm, at which point the party will be guided by the Xian crew. From here on out, Xian will serve up three of Jing-A's most popular brews: Flying Fist IPA, Worker's Pale Ale, and Mandarin Wheat. 3pm-2am. Xian, EAST Beijing

May 14: Europe Day 2016
From 9pm to sunrise, Europeans and friends will take over the rooftop of Mako Live House for a massive celebration of Europe Day 2016. On stage, there will be three of Beijing's best live bands, and two international DJs. RMB 50 (including one drink), 9pm-4.30am. Mako Live House

May 14: Das Ding
This Saturday, Antidote teams up with Shanghai's Stockholm Syndrome crew to bring you something very special: a live set by obscure 1980s synth punk act Das Ding from the Netherlands, best known for their releases on Minimal Wave. Also bringing beats on the night are DJs Ozone, Compakt Dix, and Illsee. RMB 60. 10pm-4am. Dada

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