Summer Jam Outdoor Party
A grand carnival of this summer in Beijing. 24 hour Non-stop open air party with live music of different styles presented by 15 DJs both home and abroad, various art performances and cultural shows. Two separated stages of Hip hop and House music. Presale: RMB110, at door RMB160; VIP: RMB360. 12pm-7am, July 8. Goose and Duck Huairou. Please call (8610) 5869 7380 ext 12 for Booking tickets or buy tickets online at www.clubzone.cn.

Stand-up Comedy Rocks Beijing!
Laughs a-plenty hit the Northern Capital with ChopSchticks presented by The Comedy Tour on Saturday July 15th at 7:30pm at RBL's icehouse in Wangfujing. Once again we're bringing back a married couple to perform (yeah, I know, two married couples back-to-back, it's a long story...). Edgy female comic Bernadette Pauley opens up for her hilarious hubby Al Ducharme. Tickets are 250RMB at the door and 220RMB in advance. Get tickets now by calling 1365 133 3267 or by emailing Tickets@TheComedyTour.com or http://www.ChopSchticks.com

Champagne Bar - The Place To Be On Wangfujing Avenue!
Beijing's hottest new night spot has recently opened in the heart of Beijing. Located on the ground floor of Crowne Plaza Beijing, the Champagne Bar is a perfect oasis in the hustle and bustle of the city, where you'll enjoy fine Champagne and wines, trendy vodkas and martini's, cigars and great musicians. * Enjoy the sultry smooth lounge Jazz of Champagne Bar resident band, Every Tuesday - Sunday from 8.30pm * Happy Hours: every evening 17:00 - 21:00, Receive 30% discount on selected beverages * Bubbles for Babes: Every Wednesday evening, all ladies can enjoy the Signature Cocktail Complimentary 'All Night Long'. Tel: (8610) 6513 3388 - 5.

Takkyu Ishino
Japanese born godfather of electronics Takkyu Ishino will land Beijing Tango Club on the last day of this month. This internationally acclaimed DJ will bring his unique East Asia style electronics to the local fans. 8pm-2am, June 30. Tango Club. TEL (8610) 6428 2288.

Live Hip-Hop Party
A live hip hop night featuring band Bad Blood, Tin T'sang and Chinese DMC Champion DJ Wordy and many others. Don't miss this chance if you are a hip hop fan and want to feast you appetite for a whole night of hip hop music and dance. 8pm-2am, July 1. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0697

DJ RAP, Queen Of Drum'n Bass
DJ Rap, the undisputed queen of the hardcore and drum and bass scene, is pushing boundaries working with producers from all genres and playing unique shows like the Playstation Tour and Chicks with Decks. She is known as DJ Rap because of the breakbeats she original played, her love of Hip-Hop and the fact that the promoters would not know that she was female. 9pm, July 5. Mix TEL (8610) 6530 2889

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[2DB], Pioneer Of China's Electronic Music
Founded by DJ Fly and DJ_Michael, [2DB] is missioned on spreading new electronic music. Their unique performing style gives a brand new feeling to nightlife goers with a perfect mixing of break beat and psychedelic trance. 10pm-2am, June 30. IBIZA Club TEL (8610) 8425 8888 ext 666. More details via www.98street.com.

Match Schedules Of World Cup 2006
June 30
23:00 Germany VS Argentina Quarter-Final
July 1
03:00 Italy VS Ukraine Quarter-Final
23:00 England VS Portugal Quarter-Final
July 2
03:00 55 VS 56 Quarter-Final
July 5
03:00 57 VS 58 Semi-Final
You can choose to watch the matches at home alone, or go the the nearest bar/restaurant to join other football fans. Here are a few of them who will live show the game on their big screen projector.
ClubFootball, TEL (8610) 6417 0495
Zub TEL, (8610) 8286 6240
The 5:19, TEL (8610) 8448 0896
The Pavillion, TEL (8610) 6507 2617
Goose & Duck, TEL (8610) 6538 1691
John Bull Pub, TEL (8610) 6532 5905
Nanjie, TEL (8610) 6413 0963
Red Ball FC, TEL (8610) 6413 2848
W Sports and Music, TEL (8610) 6585 6945
Beer Mania, TEL (8610) 6585 0786

MUSE
MUSE represents the marriage of French atmosphere and Vietnamese cuisine. Available are imperial rolls and nems, used as appetizers to beef-onion soups, rice noodles... all for reasonable prices. Add: No. 1 Agricultural Convention S. Road, Chaoyang Park West Gate. TEL: (8610) 6586 3188

The Loft
Authentic European style dishes are prepared by Executive Chef Bob who has worked in Spain and Greece for many years; lately there are DJ shows and stage performance by foreign bands at weekends... Add: No. 4 Gong Ti Bei Lu, Chaoyang Dist. TEL: (8610) 65897877 65850166. More Info via www.theloft.com.cn

The Noodle Loft
Shanxi Serves as the origin place of Chinese noodles while the Noodle Loft is the very place for real Shanxi noodles in Beijing. Few people ever expected of such delicate noodle before entering its door. Runs at 11:00-22:30. Add: No. 20, Xi Da Wang Lu, Chaoyang Dist. TEL: (8610) 6774 9950

Nina Coffee Bar and Mexican food
The best Mexican and Tex-Mex food in Beijing! Homemade tacos, burritos, enchiladas, even vegan snacks. Average price: RMB40. Also has specialty coffees, cheesecakes, and other goodies. Add: #252 Chengfu Lu. English-speaking staff. Call: (010) 6265 6588.

Heping House
Buying drinks with different special promotions every night at the performance hall; various art and dancing performances 10pm-12:30am. Admission Cost: RMB30/woman; RMB80/man. Add: No. 3 Golden Fish Lane, Wangfujing Avenue. Reservation Hotline: (8610) 6512 3988, 6512 8833-6623

Friday, June 30

Musical Hurricane Brought By TWILO And CREAM
A seemingly strange name to all of us, John Graham has actually created a lot of famous tunes that are familar to our ears, including "Inside All The People", "Who Said", "CHASE THE SUN" etc. He is deemed to be the soul of Skanna, Space Manoeures, Globe and The Harcore as well as Massive. His great achievements in House, Progressive, Trance, Breaks and Hip Hop has made his concert a much expected one. 8pm-2am, July 7. Hed Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 9999

HouseBreakerz
Jeremy Sylvester and Nathan E Drake are The HouseBreakerz. The HouseBreakerz are taking the Mainstream Underground, direct to the dance floors...remixing, collaborating and nnovating, always one step ahead. Their live performances are planned to rock the Dance floors and Festivals worldwide. July 7, Babyface Beijing TEL (8610) 6551 9081

I Love BJ - DJ Yang Bing Tour Performance
DJ Yang Bing is the most popular DJ among Beijing's first generation DJs. He is also the first Chinese DJ that ever performed at an European electronic music festival and the first Chinese DJ that has been invited for an interview by an international DJ station. He will bring you to a world of electronics on July 7. 8pm-2am, July 7. Tango TEL (8610) 6428 2288

CLUB[D] Dance & Football Carnival
Live broadcasting of all matches of the World Cup at Bedroom and Viproom so you won't have to worry to miss any of wonderful kick-ins. Celebrity DJs will be aside presenting fine dance music to make the atmosphere even hotter. 8pm-2am, July 9. Club[D] TEL (8610) 8775 1198