Jamie Hutchings @ Jianghu Bar

Jamie Hutchings, frontman of Australian noise-pop band Bluebottle Kiss, performs songs from his latest solo album Avalon Cassettes in Beijing this Thursday. The album puts an emphasis on surrealism, boasting eight songs with sagacious lyrics and creative melodies. Hutchings has previously toured the US and Europe. American songwriter Jess Meider performs in support.

When: 9 pm, Thursday, August 9

Where: Jianghu Bar, 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Dongcheng district

Tickets: 40 yuan

Contact: 6401-5269

Punk concert and auction @ 2Kolegas

A punk charity concert titled "Half the Punk" rocks for a good cause at 2Kolegas this Saturday. The concert consists of a punk history lecture titled "Inseparable" by author David O'Dell, an old school punk photography exhibition by Katherina Hesse and Wang Di, a punk rock auction for Chinese orphanage charity Half the Sky and a chamber punk concert. The concert's lineup includes A-Boys, Catcher in the Rye and Discord.

When: 4-11:30 pm, Saturday, August 11

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

Tickets: 60 yuan (presale), 80 yuan (door)

Contact: 6436-8998

R.O.W. and Friends @Mako Livehouse

Chinese hip-hop outfit R.O.W. celebrate their third birthday in style with a concert at Mako Livehouse this Sunday night. After a hiatus spanning two years, R.O.W. has returned with their new song "R.O.W. and Friends." Don't miss this comeback concert that also includes performances from hip-hop crews MC Han & Song, Mixed and Eazy Mind.

When: 8-11 pm, Sunday, August 12

Where: Mako Livehouse, 36 Guangqu Road, Chaoyang district

Tickets: 50 yuan (presale), 60 yuan (door)

Contact: 186-1157-6911/150-1155-5837