USA! USA! USA! Where to Celebrate July 4th in Beijing

Head over to 4corners to listen to story-telling Americans talk about what they are (and aren't) proud of, and how they are different from other nations. The group is curious to hear your stories too, but you can also just join in to meet some new people, chit-chat, listen to stories, and enjoy a nice dinner (and maybe a shot of Fireball or four). Any good story from the US qualifies, but the stories can be of traveling Yankees or American products or even companies. For more info and to join the event WeChat group, add Great_Portland on WeChat.

Popular WeChat-based community Murrica is at it again, putting on a Fourth of July party worth raving about to your friends. Riding the momentum of 2018's rambunctious Independence Day bash at Hooters, Murrica and co. have scoured Beijing for the next best sloppy location, this time settling on VSports in Gongti. Tickets are priced at RMB 150, which gets you a buffet, free-flow beer and house mixers, and two kegs sponsored by Lexington Kentucky Ale. Register via the QR code above.

Get a star-spangled party vibe going, and celebrate Independence Day with Home Plate BBQ and Stevie Mac! There will be a guest appearance by all-male a cappella group 蛮Sing (Man Sing), as well as plenty of drink specials to wash down the homestyle comfort food. Live music kicks off at 9.30pm.

Join The Local for an Independence Day quiz and test your American knowledge! Trivia will take place upstairs from 8pm onwards (free entry but space is limited, add ID: localKenn on WeChat for bookings) and there will be an all-American cookout menu with hot dogs, black bean burgers, beef burgers, a Cajun shrimp boil, and other American classics available on the patio downstairs from 4-8pm.

Boxing Cat is celebrating Jul 4 with a live band and plenty of fun games, as well as a special menu featuring their "All American Splatter Platter" for RMB 98, including smoked chicken wings, sausage, roasted barbecue ribs, grilled corn, old school potato salad, and a beer of your choice.

Join AmCham at JW Marriott Beijing on Jul 6 as they celebrate American Independence Day. They'll be throwing an American-style backyard barbecue with food and drink, kids' activities, a live band, and a raffle with lots of fun trips and prizes up for grabs. Tickets are priced at RMB 550 for adults and RMB 250 for kids aged 5-14.