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"I Love Beijing" concert @ 2Kolegas Bar

Do you love Beijing? If so, get down to 2Kolegas and celebrate your love with Chinese band WHAI at their "I Love Beijing" concert this Friday night.

The trio of musicians from ethnic minorities formed this year and have wasted no time cementing their distinguished music style that artfully combines Chinese folk with rock and noise.

Liu Miao (drums), Chen Zhong (bass) and Zhang Wei (guitar/vocals) will be joined by Chinese DJ Mickey Zhang, ensuring there's plenty for music lovers of diverse tastes to enjoy.

When: 10-11:30 pm, Friday, August 24

Where: 2Kolegas Bar, 21 Liangmaqiao Lu, inside the drive-in cinema, Chaoyang district

Admission: Free

Contact: 6436-8998

Wu & The Side Effects @ Jianghu Bar

Chinese band Wu & The Side Effects bring their trademark onstage energy to Jianghu Bar this Saturday night. The psychedelic rock specialists are regular performers at the bar and renowned as local favorites.

When: 9-11:30 pm, Saturday, August 25

Where: Jianghu Bar, 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Dongcheng district

Admission: 40 yuan

Contact: 6401-5269 or jincanzh@gmail.com

Zhang Qianqian @ Zajia Lab

Chinese folk musician Zhang Qianqian performs at Zajia Lab this Friday night. The talented singer/songwriter boasts a long list of accolades that includes an MTV Most Popular Female Rock Singer award and Best Musician award from the 2012 Midi Music Festival.

When: 9-10 pm, Friday, August 24

Where: 23 Doufuchi Hutong, Jiugulou Dajie, Dongcheng district

Admission: 60 yuan (40 yuan for students)

Contact: 156-0112-2252 or zajialab@163.com