Events Watch: Beijing's Best Weekday Events That Won't Leave You Hungover

Margaux Schreurs | Aug 22, 2016 2:30 pm | Add a comment | 1265 reads

Rise and shine! It's another week, and another opportunity to get out there, network, join one of Beijing's most active rugby teams, get involved in the International Festival Chorus, or check out a musical in Chinese. These are our top picks this week that aren't based solely on drinking.

Until September 25

Avenue Q (in Chinese)
Avenue Q, the popular American musical, now comes to Beijing in Chinese. The show is an autobiographical and biographical coming-of-age parable addressing the issues of adulthood using puppets and gives you a fun chance to brush up on your listening skills. RMB 188 upwards. Various times. 大隐剧院

Tuesday, August 23

Fall Auditions for the International Festival Chorus
Do you like to sing? Have you sung in a choir before? Come try the International Festival Chorus (IFC). Now in its 15th season, the IFC was formed in Beijing in 2002 to provide opportunities for experienced and enthusiastic choral singers from all over the world to perform large-scale choral works with orchestra at a professional standard. The IFC aims to introduce Chinese audiences to the great works of the Western choral-symphonic repertoire and to introduce Western choral singers to the best of Chinese choral music. To sign up for a show, contact Joshua Dominick at 139 1011 0263 or via WeChat (ID: squashuaa). Free. 7pm. TBD

First Training and Trial Session for Beijing Devils
The Beijing Devils Rugby Season is about to kick off again and the team invites everyone to their first training session to give it a try. The session is open to all: men and women, experienced and new players, and those who are just rugby-curious. Playing rugby is a great way to sneak some fitness in whilst meeting a lot of awesome new people. The Devils also host socials every week and play in leagues, tours, and friendly matches. Free. 7.15pm. Pick up from D-One at 7.15pm and from Liangmaqiao Exit C at 7.20pm.

Wednesday, August 24

All-Chamber Welcome Back Networking
The all-chamber welcome back networking event at Nuo Hotel is set to be one of the largest networking events of the year, with more than 600 attendees from various industries are set to take part. Entrance inclues two drinks and a selection of canapes. RMB 250 (non-members), RMB 150 (members). 6.30-10pm. Nuo Hotel

Thursday, August 25-Sunday, August 28

Beijing International Book Fair and Gourmand International Food and Wine Gallery
Beijing International Book Fair in unison with Miele kitchenware hold a four-day festival of all things cooking, with chefs from all over the world demonstrating their skills live and imbuing their knowledge through panel discussions. Just make sure to avoid the wine section for some good, clean fun. Check the full schedule here. Various times. CIE Expo Center