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Cuffed by Cupid: Charity Pub Crawl through Sanlitun

Posted: February 10th, 2012 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, 3 Rock, Charity, Charity Pub Crawl, Drive Thru, James Joyce, Luga's, Paddy O'Shea's, Phoebe Mroczek, Sanlitun, The Den | No Comments »

The idea is simple: Pay RMB 100 and you can pat yourself on the back for doing your good deed for the day by contributing to Migrant Children’s Foundation, a worthy charity organization in need of additional funds and you are set for a guaranteed great night.

Organized by fellow Beijinger Phoebe Mroczek, she took something as simple as a pub crawl and made it into an easy way to raise a decent amount of money towards a local Chinese charity organization she believes in while also putting together a fun event for her friends and anyone else keen to tag along.  The last pub crawl in December was cleverly titled the “12 Pubs of Christmas Charity Pub Crawl” and this month, she’s cuffing all participants to cupid (perfect timing with Valentine’s Day just around the corner) in this next charity pub crawl.

Rally up friends and potential love interests and be sure to dress up in red, pink or white. Once everyone turns up, you are pretty much ‘cuffed’ into a 9 bar pub crawl commitment that will take you through Sanlitun’s best drinking holes. Run-down goes something like this (subject to change at Phoebe’s discretion) -

Paddy O Shea’s (Starting Point)

James Joyce

The Den

Drive Thru

Luga’s

1st Floor

2nd Floor

3 Rock

With a total of 9 bars on board, you are guided on a pub crawl through Sanlitun, taking shots at each bar and tempted by superb drink specials to ensure that by the time you’re done, you’ve hopefully got cupid on your side.

Event Details: 

  • Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
  • Time: 4PM
  • Location: Starting Point at Paddy’s, then you’ll be heading all over Sanlitun ‘hood
  • Contact: crawlsforacausebeijing@gmail.com or call 15011002459

Migrant Children’s Foundation Background:

The Migrant Children’s Foundation is committed to enriching the lives of disadvantaged children in Beijing through volunteering. Our volunteers undertake one month support placements at under-resourced schools in Beijing, but the focus isn’t only on teaching – it’s about sharing experiences, giving time, learning new skills and experiencing life in one of the oldest, most fascinating and fastest-changing countries on earth. This is what makes MCF unique.

For more information, click here.


Emergency WHALE! at 4corners! Tonight!

Posted: January 27th, 2012 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: 4corners 肆角餐吧, Cardigans, DJ Assassin Eyes, DJ Bobby Dropper, DJ Dirty Pirate, DJ Event, DJ Fun Party, DJ No Requests, Drum & Bell Tower, Gulou, WHALE! | No Comments »

Blue Alert! It’s a WHALE! Emergency TONIGHT!

WHALE! is holding a last-minute emergency party tonight, Friday, January 27, 2012 at the newly opened 4corners肆角餐吧 bar by the Drum and Bell Tower in Gulou.

Previously, WHALE! parties were rocking Beijing with monthly gigs around town, but since winter hit, it’s been a few months without some WHALE! fun.

So what calls WHALE! out of hibernation?  A member of the WHALE! family is leaving Beijing for a few months and this is his unofficial leaving party.

Who is leaving you ask?  Well, they are all masked by alias names, but here’s one hint: It’s the only DJ who changes his alias name every WHALE! party. This time around, his name is DJ No Requests.

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Who is WHALE!?  Check out CW’s article on WHALE!’s DJs here.

If WHALE! is a new concept for you, the best way to sum it up quickly: WHALE! is “200 tons of danceable rock and electro in the deep, dark hutong”.  

And the eclectic music mix will be played by the regular WHALE! DJ Line-up featuring DJ Assassin Eyes, Bobby Dropper,  DJ Fun Party, DJ Dirty Pirate and our beloved DJ No Requests.

This has been something in the works the past weeks, but they’ve only just announced it and as this is the unofficial leaving party of DJ No Requests, there will also be an unofficial dress theme: Cardigans.

I was hoping to find some quirky picture of a whale wearing a cardigan, but I guess it figures the reverse is more likely.

So here you have it: Whales knitted onto a cardigan.

Close enough.

…or perhaps you prefer this knit WHALE!?

OK. Enough fun for now.

Time to WHALE! at 4corners! TONIGHT!

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Click here to see pictures from previous WHALE! parties:

  • WHALE! on a Rainy Night in the Deep, Dark Hutongs
  • “W” is for WHALE!
  • A WHALE! of a Good Time

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, July 29, 2011
  • Time: 10PM-late
  • Location: 4corners 肆角餐吧
  • Address:  By Drum and Bell Tower on DaShibei Hutong 西城, 大石碑胡同27号 (See map below)
  • FREE ENTRY 


The Orchid & Great Leap: Chinese New Years Eve Party

Posted: January 22nd, 2012 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Nightlife & Party Scene, Special Events, Upcoming Events | No Comments »

 Of all the Chinese New Year celebrations I’ve heard of, The Orchid Boutique Hotel‘s party is the first one to really spark my interest.

Set in a uniquely traditional, classically beautiful setting, this boutique hotel is located in a traditional Chinese courtyard and with the contemporary twist of featuring Western management and service. Having the best of both worlds, this seems like the natural choice for an ideal venue to ring in the Chinese New Year.

For this annual celebration, they are opening up to their space to the first 100 who sign up.  Teaming up with the guys at Great Leap Brewery, they are offering all-you-can-drink Great Leap beers and their signature house mulled wine for RMB 350 (RMB 300 pre-sale). One of the best views of fireworks in the city, party begins at 9PM.

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, January 22, 2012
  • Time: 9PM-late
  • Location: The Orchid Hotel
  • Address & Map: See below
  • Website: Click here.

Snapshots of The Orchid Hotel:

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Directions to The Orchid Boutique Hotel:

From Gulou Dong DaJie (Gulou East Street) simply walk ~200 meters up along the main Baochao Hutong alley, past the large military airforce base on your right, past Dali Ren Jia Yunnan restaurant and just up to Mr. Shi’s dumplings. The Orchid is only 5 meters beyond Mr. Shi’s dumplings. Look to your left for a very thin alleyway with The Orchid’s large white entranceway at the end.

Address:
#65 Baochao Hutong, Guloudong Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100009
北京市东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同65号
Map
Tel: +(86) 10-84044818


A New Revolution: A Hidden Gem of a Bar by Yashow

Posted: January 17th, 2012 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: A Day In My Life, Nightlife & Party Scene | Tags: Chad Lager, Fubar, Revolution Bar, Yashow | 1 Comment »

Revolution in words: The cover of Revolution Bar’s Drink List

The Revolution I speak of is not an act of change in power, but rather a hidden little gem of a bar in the alleyway just west of Yashow Market that is covered head to toe in a red hue and communist decor and a drink menu full of cocktails with personalized, quirky names.

LumDimSum Snapshots of Revolution Bar:

The owner and main bartender Xiao Ming used to work at Fubar and I believe this bar is also affiliated with Chad Lager (owner of Fubar). This being said, the drinks are all legit. Like Fubar, they also offer Hendrick’s Gin (hooray!), Captain Morgan’s Private Stock and a bunch of other quality whiskeys in stock.

Although I was tempted to order a Hendrick’s Gin and Tonic, but I was curious to try one of their more creative concoctions and considering I was freezing this evening, I ordered one of the special hot drinks: a Hot Apple Toddy (RMB 50).  The drink tasted a bit more of lemon than it did apple, but it definitely hit the spot and made me feel all warm and toasty in minutes.

Revolution Bar’s Hot Apple Toddy (RMB 50)

After a few drinks, it’s natural to start craving junk food right? We asked Xiao Ming what food they offered and although they only serve French Fries, they were absolutely delicious (even a food as basic as French fries can be delicious, right?!) and an extra bonus is that they encourage hungry drinkers to feel free and order in GungHo! Pizza delivery!  A pepperoni pizza and an order of French fries was exactly what we needed and a great compliment to the drinks we were chugging down at Revolution Bar.

GungHo! Pepperoni Pizza Delivered Straight to Revolution Bar

With such a big inventory of good bottles and even Tiger Beer on tap, it’s no wonder Revolution Bar was full of happy drinkers Friday night and so busy, there was hardly room to make your way around. If you haven’t done so already, I highly recommend Revolution Bar for early night drinks to kick off the night or a chill place to hang out all night with friends.

Review of Revolution Bar: West side of Yashow, Gongti North Road,
工体北路雅秀市场西侧; Tel: 6415-8776

Best Part:

  • The drinks are legit – not only is the alcohol definitely real, the drinks are as delicious as they are unique and well-made. 
  • The bartenders are both friendly and very professional. Clearly trained well with a background at Fubar, these guys are personable and really make an effort to know their customers and accommodate their needs.
  • They have drink specials and seasonal drinks (I recommend to try their hot drinks during the cold winter months!)
  • They are open 12PM-late (get your drink on early!)
  • They let their hungry customers order in GungHo! Pizza Delivery! (they also serve some pretty awesome fries) 

Comments:

  • It won’t be hidden for long, but this is a great little gem in the Sanlitun area that is a much better option than any bar on Tongli Studio (gross). 
  • It’s nothing fancy and certainly not swanky. Quite the opposite actually. It’s down-to-earth and really low key. A good place for a few drinks with friends or a chilled out night in the Sanlitun area. I like the low-key vibe even when it’s packed out. 
  • Drinks aren’t cheap, but they are worth their price – ranging from about RMB 40-50 per drink. 
  • It’s not hard to find – just go down the alley on the west side of Yashow, just north of Nearby the Tree.  

Rating: (on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being best)

  • Drinks: 9
  • Atmosphere: 8
  • Service: 9
  • Overall Experience: 8


Say Goodbye to D-22 this Friday, the 13th with Mohanik

Posted: January 12th, 2012 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Andy Best, Carsick Cars, D-22, DJ B.O., Hedgehog, Kungfuology.com, Live Music, Michael Pettis, Mohanik, Moon Tyrant, pangbianr.com, The Flying Mantas, Time Out, Ulan Bator | No Comments »

After six strong years as one of Beijing’s iconic live music venues, D-22 is officially closing their doors this Friday, the 13th of January.  Over the years, this little WDK rock venue has built a tight music-loving community committed to the local music scene and they have undoubtedly helped to open doors and jump-start the fame of many of Beijing’s most well-known bands like Carsick Cars and Hedgehog.

Going off with a bang, they are hosting Mongolian garage rock/punk band Mohanik (from Ulan Bator) as their first act of their closing night.


In the middle of the 4 day China tour (from Hohhot to Beijing to Ningbo to Shanghai), this will be their second stop, but D-22′s first act of the night followed by Shanghai metalheads Moon Tyrant, Beijing surf-rock band The Flying Mantas, and a DJ set from DJ B.O. (aka Brian Offenther, Shanghai-based music promoter Trash A Go-Go).

Click here for Time Out Beijing’s recent interview with Mohanik.

Come out and bid D-22 farewell, though Michael Pettis had said in a few interviews that they plan to open a new music venue to accommodate “today’s Beijing”.

  • See interview with Michael Pettis by pangbianr.com here: Michael Pettis on the End of D-22

  • See interview with Michael Pettis by Andy Best on Kungfuology.com here: D22 Closing: Full Interview with founder Michael Pettis 

Event Details: 

  • Date: Friday, January 13, 2012
  • Time: 10PM
  • Location: D-22
  • Address: 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian district 海淀区成府路242号
  • Website: Click here.

 


4corners 肆角餐吧: Open Kitchen with Sledgehammers

Posted: January 4th, 2012 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: 4corners 肆角餐吧, Jun Trinh | No Comments »

2012 will be bringing the beginnings of the creation of 4corners 肆角餐吧. Over the new year, this new bar featured live music, capoeira, a fireplace with marshmallows and now they are continuing in their theme of “destruction and creation” with an Open Kitchen event.

What does that mean exactly? It means they are rounding up the community to wreck open a new kitchen!

“We’re gonna put on our helmets, goggles and face masks, lift up those sledge hammers and get wrecking!! What are we wrecking? Let’s just say it brings a whole other meaning to open kitchen. Music, good people, and sledgehammers provided free of charge.” – Jun Trinh

All who come to par-take in the creation of their new kitchen will be treated to drinks sponsored by Vedett, Beijing Draft and Ypioca Cachaca.

Event Details:

  • Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2012

  • Time: 8PM

  • Location: 4corners

  • Map: Click here.


LumDimSummary: Chi Fan for Charity 2011

Posted: December 31st, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: A Day In My Life, Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Nightlife & Party Scene | Tags: Alan Wong, Austen Morris, Bethel Foundation, Chi Fan for Charity, Chi Heng Foundation, Compassion for Migrant Children (CMC), DJ Patrick Yu, Hatsune Sanlitun, Heart to Heart Shanghai, Katie Littlefield, Kelly Olver, Michael Crain, New Hope Foundation, Shanghai, Shook! | No Comments »

 First I was waiting on all the beautiful pictures and before I knew it, work started piling on and somehow one of the most important events of 2011 has slipped under the radar for a complete LumDimSum re-cap (or as I like to call it – LumDimSummary), but I refuse to let this one go.  Better late than never right?  I swore I’d complete this post before the end of 2011, so I figure it would be an appropriate time to finish off 2011 with a post dedicated to one of the most inspiring and exciting events of this year – Chi Fan for Charity (CFFC)!

Originally founded by Michael Crain, Chi Fan for Charity quickly made a name for itself as one of Beijing’s most highly-anticipated culinary and charity events of the year. Already in its third year, CFFC 2011 was beyond magnificent and I beam with pride every time I think about the dedicated team of volunteers and all the people who donated so much of their time, energy and resources to make this event such a success.

Rallying together over 500+ Beijingers to dine in Beijing’s top dining establishments with all proceeds going to support local Chinese charity organizations in need, they exceeded their goal of raising over RMB 300,000 in just one night.  Involving 39 generous and charitable restaurants in Beijing, we were able to raise a substantial amount to be donated to two very worthwhile charities – Bethel Foundation and New Hope Foundation.

 Not only was CFFC able to make a difference in Beijing, but the event was also expanded to Shanghai for the first time this year thanks to the help of organizing sponsor Austen Morris. Check out my recap of my weekend in Shanghai just to reserve my seat at Shook! together with my table host Alan Wong here.

“What started in Beijing by Michael Crain three years ago as an idea to raise a bit of money for worthy causes has mushroomed into a two city effort which this year engaged 26 of Shanghai’s best restaurants, many of the city’s most influential movers and shakers and over 200 fine-diners and late night revelers. 

Chi Fan for Charity Shanghai was able to raise over 200,000RMB with all profits going directly to Heart to Heart Shanghai, Chi Heng Foundation and Compassion for Migrant Children.  With these funds, Chi Fan for Charity has already been able to:

  • Donate three life saving heart surgeries to Heart to Heart Shanghai for Chen Wenyu, Wang Zhi Yuan and Jiang Yu Han at Yodak hospital earlier this month.

  • Help operate Compassion for Migrant Children’s Shanghai’s Xinan Community Center and enable:

Migrant babies and pregnant mothers to participate in CMC’s Early Childhood Development program which is designed to help migrant parents provide the best possible start for their children and covers health education, literacy, socialization and learning through play activities. 

Migrant children aged 5-13 to receive academic assistance and an opportunity to participate in creative activities (such as music, arts & crafts, dance, sports, field trips) which are aimed at helping them develop healthy social and character skills) 

We are also proud to announce that the combined efforts of Chi Fan for Charity Beijing and Shanghai raised over 500,000RMB for charity.”  - Kelly Olver, Katie Littlefield and the CFFC Team 

With all that said, here’s a recap of Beijing’s third annual Chi Fan for Charity Event.Check out photos from many of the dinners that took place throughout the city and of course my favorite part, the Official After Party at Hatsune Sanlitun with DJ Patrick Yu.

Chi Fan for Charity 2011 Dinners:

(listed in alphabetical order)

Agua:

Barolo:

Chef Too:

 

Cru Steakhouse:

Carmen:

Grange:

Hercules:

Kagen:

Kagen Teppanyaki:

Karaiya Spice House:

Modo:

Mosto:

Nobu:

Punjabi:

ROOMbeijing:

Sureno:

Transit:

CFFC After Party at Hatsune  Sanlitun:

Photos courtesy of the very talented Helen Couchman & Lakshitha Tharindu


Ring in 2012: Best Breakdown for Beijingers!

Posted: December 29th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Foodies & Dining Scene, Hot Tips, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: 798 Art District, Acupuncture Records, Agua, Alfa, Aria, Capital M, D-Park, DJ Bitesize Buddha, DJ Bottin, DJ Darren Emerson, DJ Donald Summer, DJ Max Feelgood, DJ Metro Tokyo, DJ Pancake Lee, DJ Patrick Yu, DJ Yang Bing, DJ Zhi Qi, Haze, Kid Fresh, Lantern, Migas, Modo, Mosto, Nova, Punk, SALT, TERRA, Valeria Proano, Xiu, Yen | No Comments »

Celebrate the close of another year and ring in 2012 with a bang…as it may be our LAST (dun dun DUN!)  just kidding - fingers crossed the world will not end this year.

I’ve posted a Christmas list last week (click here), but here’s an updated list for the upcoming New Year Weekend.

For foodies, many of Beijing’s top restaurants are hosting special NYE dinners and New Year Day brunches while night owls can party to their heart’s content at practically all night clubs around the city.

In order of my preference (and timing of the night), here goes the breakdown down to 2012:

NYE Dinner Options:

1. Agua’s Spanish NYE Menus

Agua’s arranged for special Spanish set dinner menus for the days surrounding New Year’s at RMB 528 per person.  You can indulge in Agua’s signature suckling pig or some of their other house specialities this holiday season.

RSVP: 5208-6188

2. An M New Years

Roaring fireplaces and a spectacular view, Capital M has prepared everything you could want for a warm, intimate holiday occasion. Check out their happenings for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day below.

RSVP:  reservations@capital-m-beijing.com    (86-10) 6702 2727

M’s Holiday Menus Here:

New Years Eve at Capital M

988 RMB per person (pre-booked/pre-paid tickets only)

Begin your New Year’s Eve celebration with Champagne cocktails and canapés around the bar with our Brass Band performing Jazz, followed by a delectable seven-course menu. As the clock strikes 12, savour the unforgettable experience of a Champagne toast on the terrace overlooking Tian’anmen.  Includes Champagne cocktails and canapés and a Taittinger Champagne toast on the terrace at midnight.

 New Year’s Brunch- 11:30am-5:00pm

288 RMB per person 

Ring in the New Year with Capital M’s delicious New Year’s brunch: it’s a fabulous start to the year!

3. Migas’ Mighty Fancy NYE Menu

Migas is going mighty fancy with a beautiful 8-course New Year’s Menu for RMB 500 per person or RMB 900 paired with Arzuaga wines.

RSVP:  5208-6061

4. Modo’s 4-course NYE Dinner Celebrations

Modo’s NYE Set Dinner Menu is RMB 420, see full menu here.

RSVP: 6415-7207

Be Merry at Modo

5. Mosto’s NYE Set Dinner

Mosto’s 5-course NYE menu is set at RMB 550 per person.

RSVP: 5208-6030

6. SALT’s Special 2012 Set Dinner

SALT will be hosting a special NYE Countdown Dinner from 6PM-Midnight and New Year’s Day Brunch from 12PM-4PM.  Leave it to owner Gaby Alves and chef Paolo to put together some really special holiday meals for Beijingers with options for meal + free flow drinks or just the special set menus of 2-5 courses.

RSVP Essential as Seating is Limited: 6537  8457

Here is SALT’s Holiday Meals Breakdown:


New Year’s Eve Sparkling Celebrations – Saturday December 31, 6pm-midnight.
Light up the night at SALT for their popular New Year’s Eve Sparkling Celebrations. Ring in the new year with an innovative 5 course feast and free flow sparkling in delightful festive surrounds. 5 courses 568 rmb. 5 courses + free flow 798 rmb.

New Year’s Day – Sunday January 1, 2012, 12-4pm
Welcome in 2012 with a celebration (or recovery!) cocktail or two and a scrumptious brunch at SALT. Delicious contemporary cuisine, hearty portions, free flowing sparkling and tempting treats from the bar. 2 courses 218 rmb, 3 courses 258 rmb. 2 courses + free flow 428 rmb. 3 courses + free flow 468 rmb.

7. Terra’s South-American NYE Menu

In line with SALT, TERRA will also be hosting holiday dinner for the days surrounding New Years.

“At Terra we go beyond the standard traditional fare and spice up the holidays with a delicious South-American styled Menu…with the inclusion of… mouth-watering South American Roast Suckling Pig.” – Jennifer Eden, PR Director for both TERRA and SALT

RSVP: 6591 9148

 Check out full menus at their website here and see below for summary of each -

New Year’s Eve – Party Menu – Saturday December 31, 6pm-late

Ring in the new year with excellent contemporary cuisine, serious sparkling and great tunes in Terra’s modern, hip surrounds. 4 courses and free flow ensures a night full of fun, laughter and luck. 4 courses 358 rmb. 4 courses + free flow bubbly or beer 578 rmb.

New Year’s Day – Revive, Recover and Celebrate! Sunday January 1, 2012, 11am-11pm.
It’s time for resolutions, recovery and more fun. Kick back in style and enjoy Chef Paulo De Souza’s delicious New Year’s Day menu and a bit more bubbly – why not?

2 courses 218 rmb. 3 courses 258 rmb. 2 courses + free flow 428 rmb. 3 courses + free flow 468 rmb.

LDS Top Picks for NYE Nightclub Options:

1. Alfa’s NYE Party 

“Beijing’s Biggest Gay Night”, Alfa’s serving 2-for-1 on drinks and free CD of Alfa’s top music hits for all attendees while supplies last. FREE admission

More info here.

2. Aria’s Classy, Jazzy NYE Countdown 

Croon to jazz by Valeria Proano and her trio of talented jazz musicians. Free admission.

More info here.

3. Haze’s NYE Celebration

Party at Haze with one of Beijing’s Top DJ Line-Ups: DJ Patrick Yu, Donald Summer, Yang Bing, Zhi Qi, Pancake Lee and Max Feelgood. RMB 100 admission.

More info here.

4. Genesis 2012 Countdown at Lantern

The Acupuncture group will be launching yet another massive techo-bash to ring in the new year. Expect a line-up of Acupuncture’s legendary DJ gang at Lantern Club.  RMB 100 (pre-sale) or RMB 150 (door).

“Gorge on an aural banquet with futuristic techno grooves from Beijing’s best DJs and thaw away those winter chills as the surreal visual installations conjure the crowd into near sensory overload. Ride with us through time and space and count down to a great 2012! Party like it’s the end of the world!” – Miao Wong, Acupuncture Group Voice

More info here.

5. NYE 2012 at Migas’ NEW BAR

Featuring their newly opened bar with a lot of Funky music and hip DJ’s including Bite-Size Buddha, Metro Tokyo and Bottin Italia.  RMB 120 (presale) or RMB 150 at door includes 1 glass of Mumm champagne.

More info here.

6. NEW! Nova NYE Party in 798′s D-Park  

Dance in the New Year with UK DJ and Producer Dance Legend Darren Emerson and a great DJ line-up of both local and international talents.  RMB 120 (presale) or RMB 200 (door).

More info here.

7. Party at Punk with Kid Fresh

3x DMC World Champion Kid Fresh is back at Punk to ring in the New Year. Last year was a bash, see pictures below for proof! FREE before 11PM, otherwise it’s RMB 50 admission.

More info here.

 Pics from Kid Fresh’s last performance at Punk. More pics on his website here.

8.  Show Off at Xiu Bar this NYE

Champagne bottles flying off the shelves is exactly what you should expect at their NYE celebration. Admission is RMB 400 which includes 1 glass of Moet champagne.

More info here.

9. YEN Countdown to 2012

Widely known as one of the most popular NYE parties every year in Beijing, YEN is sure to be a hit for those looking to party in a crowded warehouse with thousands of other nightowls.  DJ line up includes Yangbing, Ouyang, Slide, Donmy Liu and Mia(from Shanghai).

More info here.

…and that’s a wrap!

Just remember: Despite the rumors of 2012, you don’t actually want to make this your last new years so remember to be safe and have a blast this NYE! 


Jungle Bells: DJ Goldie and Syndicate at Yigongyishan

Posted: December 23rd, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Cafe Zarah, DJ Event, DJ Goldie, drum 'n' bass, Guy Ritchie, James Bond, NLGX Design, Snatch, The World is Not Enough, theBeijinger, Yugong Yishan | No Comments »

DJ Goldie is back in Beijing for the fourth time (that’s how much we love this guy) and he is back playing at Yugongyishan tonight Friday, December 23 at 10PM.

His previous set in 2008 was voted “Night of the Year” in theBeijinger’s Bar & Clubs awards where he “played an unbelievable 4-hour mix of unreleased tracks that tore Yugong Yishan to pieces.”

More than just a DJ, Goldie’s also an actor with a role in Guy Ritchie’s “Snatch” and the James Bond film “The World is Not Enough”.  This guy also happens to be a graffiti artist, drum ‘n’ bass icon, DJ and producer.

“Goldie is a total original, a multi-talented complex shape shifter, who’s sold more than 2.5 million records worldwide.”

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, December 23, 2011
  • Time: 10PM
  • Tickets: RMB 70 (pre-sale), RMB 100 (door)
  • Ticket Locations: Cafe Zarah, NLGX Design and Yugongyishan
  • Ticket Online: www.clubzone.cn
  • Location: Yugongyishan
  • Address:  3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng district, 东城区张自忠路3-2号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院
  • Website: Click here.


LDS Hook-Up: FREE Tix to Time Out’s Xmas Bash!

Posted: December 7th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Hot Tips, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Amandine Bakery, AnyShopStyle.cn, Christmas, D-SATA by CuR, De Chocolate Coffee, DJ Dongiun, DJ Juliana Lima, DJ Junjaman, Guanghua Lu SOHO, Haze, holiday, Little Gold Book, LumDimSum Hook-Up, Moment Gastronomy Cafe, Niajo, Papabubble, Penguin, Red Kitchen Cabinet, Rickshaw Roasters, Senses, Spark, The Hutong, Time Out, Twilo Nightclub, Vasco's | No Comments »

Celebrate the upcoming holidays with the Time Out Beijing team as they throw one hell of a holiday party!

Free flow booze from 8PM-11:30PM will guarantee a good start to your Friday night, but I’m most excited to try the macaroons and cakes from Amandine Bakery, Christmas fruit mince pies and gingerbread men from Red Kitchen Cabinet, savoury crêpes from Moment Gastronomy Café, lots of colourful candies from Papabubble, and signature dark chocolate and brownies from De Chocolate Coffee. Yes, I plan to try them all.

Everyone who makes it also will be automatically entered into their lucky draw featuring over 40 awesome prizes including:

  • Little Gold Books

  • Handbags from D-SATA

  • Designer jumpers from AnyShopStyle.cn

  • Cooking Classes from The Hutong

  • Three-month supply of Beijing’s best freshly ground coffee from Rickshaw Roasters

  • Dinner vouchers for Niajo, Vasco’s, Senses, etc.

  • Five highly coveted, autographed books from Penguin: Midnight in Pekingby Paul French, When China Rules the World by Martin Jacques, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz, The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok.

Hosted at the newly opened Twilo Club (close to Haze and Spark at Guanghua Lu SOHO), they’ve got loads of Christmas treats, drinks and music for all. DJ Junjaman (NYC), Dongjun and Juliana Lima will be spinning Christmas tunes, ’80s classics and house beats.

Get the LumDimSum Hook-Up for free tickets to Time Out’s Christmas Par-tay!

This offer comes on a first come, first dibs basis so if you want to get hooked up, just email – kristen@lumdimsum.com before 12PM Noon on Thursday, December 8.

Tickets are RMB 100 person, but lucky for my LDS friends, I’ve got the hook-up for you! Be quick as these tickets are limited!

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, December 9, 2011

  • Time: 7:30PM-late

  • Location: Twilo

  • Address: 103 A/B, Guanghua Lu SOHO, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang district 朝阳区光华路光华路SOHO 103A/B

  • Tel: 6561 9360

  • Tickets: RMB 100

  • Website: Click here.


Little Boots’ “Shake DJ Tour” Beijing Stop at Yugong

Posted: November 26th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Avril Lavigne, China Music Valley (CMV) Music Festival, DJ Bobby Dropper, KT Tunstall, Ladytron, Little Boots, Shake DJ Tour, The Editors, Yugongyishan | No Comments »

Victoria Christina Hesketh aka Little Boots

The first time I heard UK’s electro-pop starlet Little Boots was during one of Beijing’s summer music festivals – China Music Valley (CMV) Festival aka Pingu Music Festival who also hosted Avril Lavigne and in the same line-up as Ladytron, The Editors (who were AMAZING) and KT Tunstall. I liked her music so much, I got all her songs and listened to them on repeat for at least 2 days straight.

This Sunday, she’s back in Beijing (from Toyko and before that San Francisco, LA, NY, Berlin and Paris) and performing her Shake DJ Tour at Yugongyishan with the one and only Bobby Dropper opening for Little Boots (even more reason to leave the comfort of your home on a Sunday night).

Tickets are RMB 100 (presale) or RMB 150 (door charge). Get presale tickets online here.

“MTV Europe Music Award nominated British artist Little Boots topped the BBC Sound of 2009 poll ahead of the likes of White Lies, Florence and the Machine, La Roux and Lady Gaga and she also received a BRIT Critics Choice nomination. She was also listed on Esquire magazine’s list of sixty “Brilliant Brits 2009″

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, November 27, 2011
  • Time: 9PM
  • Tickets: RMB 100 (presale), RMB 150 (door)
  • Presale: Online here.
  • Location: Yugongyishan
  • Address:  3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng district  东城区张自忠路3-2号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院
  • Website: Yugongyishan’s site

Dance to DJ Danny Rampling at PUNK

Posted: November 18th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Danny Rampling, DJ Event, Punk, The Opposite House | No Comments »

“Danny Rampling is a bonafide music visionary and a revolutionary dance music pioneer. “

Dance fanatics, TONIGHT head over to PUNK tonight as British dance music pioneer Danny Rampling will be behind the decks spinning his trance-dance tracks.

“Rampling is firmly back in the musical limelight, where he belongs, sharing his passion for music with a wealth of experience as we journey forward through the unprecedented evolution of contemporary culture.”

Free cover before 11PM (it’s RMB 50 after 11PM), so get there early and get the party started..for the rest of us who will be stumbling in after midnight!

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, November 18, 2011
  • Time: 10PM
  • Location: PUNK (Opposite House)
  • Address: B1 floor of The Opposite House, 11 Sanlitun Road, 三里屯11号
  • Website: Click here.

WIN Snowboarding Gear: Burton’s Winter Launch Party

Posted: November 17th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: 798 Art District, Beer, Burton, DJ Wesley Wu, MC J Fever (MC 小老虎), New Starz Breakdance Crew, Standing Sideways Snowboarding Movie, Yan Club | No Comments »

“GET READY FOR THE SNOWBOARD PARTY OF THE YEAR!”

 I hate freezing my a** off and Beijing can get unbearably cold for me, but the one winter activity that gets me running outdoors is snowboarding. I can’t wait to hit the slopes at Nanshan this winter!

A great way to gear up for the slopes and score some sweet FREE snowboarding gear is to hit up Burton’s Snowboarding Winter Launch Party this Friday, November 18, 2011 at Yan Club in 798 Art District.  Party starts at 8PM.

I’m going to try and score some free gear/Burton prizes, but it’ll be a sick party regardless with the China Premiere of Burton Snowboards Team Film “Standing Sideways” and entertainment by DJ Wesley Wu, New Starz Breakdance crew and MC J Fever (MC 小老虎) free-styling rap. AND they have FREE BEER.

Be a snow bunny i.e., snow bum and enjoy FREE Burton prizes, FREE beer and FREE entertainment this Friday courtesy of BURTON.

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, November 18, 2011
  • Time: Starts at 8PM
  • Location: Yan Club in 798 Art District
  • Address: See map below for directions 


TONIGHT: Peter Kruder DJs at Club Tango

Posted: November 12th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Club Tango, DJ Event, DJ Jackson Lee, DJ Juliana Lima, Peter Kruder, Ross Goulding, Time Out | No Comments »

“Peter Kruder is one of those emblematic names that lead a whole decade and inspire myriads of DJs, producers and clubbers all over the world. And as successful as he is, he never lost track of the underground.” 

TONIGHT (Saturday, November 12, 2011) Remix Maestro Peter Kruder is DJing at Club Tango. 

Whether with Kruder & Dorfmeister, Voom:Voom or his solo project Peace Orchestra, Vienna’s Peter is widely recognized for being responsible for some of the finest electronic music in the last thirteen years.

“It’s very exciting stuff, not just because of Kruder’s rock-solid abilities as a DJ, but because of his stature in the scene, being the cofounder of G-Stone Recordings and instrumental in making Vienna one of the world centres of dance music.” – Ross Goulding, Time Out’s Nightlife Editor (click here for full article)

Peter Kruder wants to give you one of his latest tracks, “Young Girl”.  Download it here: “Young Girl” by Peter Kruder

Event Details here:

  • Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011
  • Time: 10PM-late
  • Tickets: RMB 60 (Presale); RMB 100 at the Door
  • Presale Ticket Locations: Hotel G | Ciro’s Pomodoro | Crepanini | Plastered T-Shirts | Bed | Le Igosso 798 | Bridge Cafe | Pekotan | Gori
  • Online Ticket Sales: ClubZone.cn
  • Location: Club Tango
  • Address: 79 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng district  东城区和平里西街79号


Fashionista Awards 2011: Cheer on BJ’s Fashionistas

Posted: November 11th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Fashion, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: DJ Chozie, Fashion, fashion show, Fashionista, Meili Autumn, R Lounge, Renaissance Hotel, Shuangjing | No Comments »

I still remember MY Fashionista Photo Shoot like it was yesterday, except that it was TWO years ago!  Incredible how time flies in Beijing…

My title has long passed as one of Beijing’s Fashionistas, but the line of Meili Autumn‘s celebrated fashionistas continue strong. From the bright and preppy to the dark and edgy, each Fashionista’s style is unique and bold.

With 25 Fashionistas from 2010-2011, come out to cheer on and vote for your favorite CW Fashionistas as they strut the catwalk and compete for “Fashionista of the Year” this Saturday, November 12 at the glamorous R Lounge of the Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel (in ShuangJing).

“Come dressed for the red carpet and have an awesome night with your fun, fabulous, fellow fashionistas.” - Meili Autumn, Premiere Make-Up Artist & CityWeekend’s Fashionista Creator

With DJ Chozie in full effect, tunes should be perfectly suitable for Fashionistas to be in full form and the keep the dance floor rocking.

RMB 100 ticket at the door gets you 2 drinks + entrance to the fashion show walk off that happens at 9:00 SHARP and come show Beijing’s top fashionistas some love.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, November 12
  • Time: 8:30PM-12:30AM *Fashion Show starts at 9PM SHARP!
  • Location: R Lounge (Renaissance Hotel)
  • Address:  61号 E. 3rd Ring Road Middle Chaoyang
  • Ticket: RMB 100 (includes 2 drinks)


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