Gentleman Rock Show @ Mao Livehouse

Chinese rock band Mr. Chelonian will hold a special concert titled "Gentleman Rock Show" at Mao Livehouse as part of the Floating Tones Project this Saturday night. The project, aiming to popularize and promote independent music and live shows, invites several bands and independent musicians to give performances in many big Chinese cities like Beijing and Shanghai. Mr. Chelonian formed in 2004 and has toured many cities all over the country.

They will perform signature songs "Boy, Don't Cry" and "Snoopy" at the concert.

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

Where: Mao Livehouse, 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng district

Admission: 60 yuan (students), 80 yuan

Contact: 6402-5080

Harikiri @ DADA Bar

London-based DJ and producer Harikiri returns to Beijing to serve up a bass feast before going to Outlook Festival, the largest bass festival in Europe.

Harikiri, the leader of dubstep, UK garage and drum'n'bass in Beijing, headlined a concert titled "Future Bass" two years ago and won wide acclaim in underground music circles. Harikiri peforms at the newly-built DADA Bar this Saturday night. Chinese underground musicians Howie Lee and Guzz perform in support.

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

Where: DADA Bar, 206 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng district

Admission: Free

DJ Shadow @ Yugong Yishan

A live show titled "Journey to the Unknown" by American DJ and producer Shadow kicks off at Yugong Yishan this Sunday night. Shadow, also regarded as the godfather of hip-hop, will open the door to a brand new style of the music genre to audiences at the show.

When: 10-11:30 pm, Saturday, August 11; midnight-5 am, Sunday, August 12

Where: Yugong Yishan, 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Gulou, Dongcheng district

Admission: 280 yuan (door), 220 yuan (presale)

Contact: 8671-6600