MAKO's full name is MAKO Arts Display Center, located at the place where the ex-plant of Beijing Jeep stood, as the precious land nearby the ring road 3rd and the International Trade Center, the place was also the only place left there featured with its industrial mark. Inside the MAKO, the integrated body with more than 2,000 square meters, consisted of two drama theater, a music stage, the rehearsal rooms, bars, cafes and other multi-functional areas. The brandnew types of arts such as stage shows, music, opera, folk art and many other vivid arts will be furnished with the core spirit of LIVE, to be reintroduced inside this ex-plant of the China's first joint venture coperation. And such pattern of coexistence of the various forms of arts in one center is the historic first in Beijing.

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Thirty seconds into Hanggai’s set last month at Mako, we were sold. This may be Beijing’s coolest, best sounding live music venue. Mako boasts a colossal, high-capacity music hall with dark minimal decor, two theaters and a dance studio. Beers start at ¥20 and cocktails at ¥35. Unfortunately, Mako’s events calendar is still spotty. Perhaps promoters are wary of the location in Shuangjing’s Hongdian Art Factory. On a night with the right band, however, Mako is worth the trek.