P.K.14

Cited by some as the Chinese answer to Sonic Youth, the influential post-punk band P.K.14 gathers together again to make some noise at Yugong Yishan.

Joining them are melancholy indie rockers, Mr Graceless.

Friday Jan 14, 9 pm. 100 yuan. Yugong Yishan, 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng district 6404-2711.

张自忠路3-2号

Don't Eat Friends

Don't Eat Friends are a vegan collective who aims to increase awareness of the cruelty of the fur and meat trade.

The organization is combining with Jianghu Jiu bar to hold a benefit gig for various animal charities. Performers include Liu Siwu, Zie Zheng and Bisq.

Saturday, January

15, 9 pm. 40 yuan.

Jianghu Jiu Bar, 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Dongcheng district, 132-6922-7168.

东棉花胡同7号

Pierre Pradat trio

French Jazz Keyboardist Pierre Pradat continues to make a name for himself as a creative and versatile musician.

Gaze out over Houhai while listening to his trio play their genre exploring jazz at the intimate East Shore Cafe.

Sunday, Jan 16, 10 pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe, 2 Qianhai Nanyan, Xicheng district.

前海南沿2号

Beijing pub quiz

Local expats gather to flex their neurological muscles at the longest running quiz night in Beijing.

Despite being the trickiest pub quiz in Beijing, it boast loyal followers due to the bounty of prizes and the jovial atmosphere cultivated by witty quizmaster, Julian Fisher.

Tuesday, Jan 18,

8 pm. Tim's Texas BBQ, 40 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang district, 6591- 9161.

东大桥路40号

Pangbianr film and music night

Pangbianr, an organization that explores the culture of art, music and film in China, presents local student films and musical performances by young Beijing underground bands.

Thursday, Jan 20, 8 pm. D-22, 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian district, 6265-3177.

成府路242号

Laura Morgan