Every Thursday, the Beijing Weekender distills City Weekend's database of nightlife events down to the weekend parties, concerts and live shows that you simply can't miss.

FRIDAY

• InMusic Festival: Day 1 at Zhangbei Grasslands: The second annual InMusic Festival kicks off with live music across 3 stages, featuring SUBS, China Town, Second Hand Rose and others.
• Hotpot at Punk: DJ Wordy and friends return for this monthly bash of bootylicious beat juggling, tasty turntablism and fresh-off-the-laptop mashups.
• Zippo Hot List Night at Yugong Yishan: Lighter fluid won’t be the only thing making sparks at tonight’s Zippo-sponsored show, which features explosive lineup White, Ourself Beside Me, Snapline and Guai Li.
• The Verse Unplugged at Jianghu Jiuba: Beijing's funkiest 11-piece big band scales it back for a night as an acoustic quartet. Yes, the divine Huang Bo will still be on vocals and Xiao Qi will be ripping it up on saxophone.
• Ai Wan in Jamaica at China Doll: The Doll returns with its third annual Ai Wan in Jamaica party, featuring DJ Sinvu's reggae sounds and VJ Elephant Team.

SATURDAY

• S.O.S: Dave DK at Lantern: DJ-producer and former Tresor resident Dave DK released his first beats over a decade ago.
• For The Love Of Salsa at The One Club: A key part of The Beijing Salsa Festival, this performance and party features a show from top names in the international salsa scene followed by a chance for you to strut your own salsa moves on The One Club's dance floor.
• InMusic Festival: Day 2 at Zhangbei Grasslands: The second annual InMusic Festival continues with live music all day across three stages. Saturday's lineup includes Twisted Machine, The Bigger Bang and British post-punk legends Killing Joke.
• Miss Bling at Bling: Girls compete for the crown of Miss Bling and a ¥5,000 Bling card. Put on your most Bling-ed out outfit and strut your stuff.

SUNDAY