Beijing's Best Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Jul 16-22
Our Events Watch series aims to highlight happenings that aren't focused on alcohol and drinking, but instead take a more educational or productive approach. Events include comedy, talks, networking events, markets, and dinners.
Monday, Jul 16
Speed Dating
Get your week off to a saucy start with The Bookworm's fourth edition of their speed dating event. The premise is simple: face-off for five minutes against someone of the opposite gender and try and convince them that you're Mr or Mrs right. If nothing else, you'll get a chance to practice and hone your charm initiative on a large scale. RMB 150 (includes one drink). 7.30-9pm. The Bookworm
Tuesday, Jul 17
How to Slow Down the Pace of Life in Big Cities
This discussion organized by China Travellers will look at how you can help slow down your pace of life while living in a megacity like Beijing. All of us are guilty of getting carried away and attending too many events or, as we know, drinking too much in the week. This weekly meetup aims to challenge some of these habits before they start to grind you down. RMB 100. 7-9pm. H-5A, Make Building, Sanlitun
Wednesday, Jul 18
Brasil in Trio China Tour
Organized by Zilong Brazil, Brasil in Trio is the first band to be brought over by the new booking company in order to promote Brazilian jazz bossa-nova groups in China. Formed in 2007 and based in the Brazilian state of Goiás, Brasil in Trio work with a range of Brazilian rhythms such as choro, samba, maxixe, maracatu, maião, bossa-nova, and a bit of jazz for good measure. The band will also perform at DDC on Thursday and The Bookworm on Friday. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance). 9.30-10.30pm. Fruityspace
Thursday, Jul 19
Internship Showcase: Building Your Career: Expats and Returnees in the China Job Market
Help to build your job prospects with this talk from a variety of speakers in different fields, experiences, and professions who'll share their wisdom about how they went about building their careers in China. Organized by Project Pengyou, there'll also be a networking event afterward for unadulterated hob-knobbing and an opportunity to meet people with similar interests to get your own projects off the ground. RMB 60, RMB 95 (with 3 tacos). 6-9pm. The Beijing Center
Friday, Jul 20
Museum of the Moon at the Water Cube
Museum of the Moon is a new touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram and music from award-winning composer Dan Jones. At seven-meters-wide, the moon installation features realistic 120dpi NASA imagery of the lunar surface, allowing for gazers to see our lone satellite in incredible detail. Keep an eye out for the Water Cube's specific series of lunar-inspired events beneath the moon. RMB 60. Through Sep 31, 10am-9pm. Water Cube
Saturday, Jul 21
Stretch and Splash Poolside Yoga
What better way to start the weekend than with a free yoga session by the pool? Put together by SpaceCycle and She’s Mercedes, attendees will undergo stretches and poses for an hour before heading up to The Opposite House's Village Café for a chance to network over lunch. Free. 10-11am. The Opposite House
Sunday, Jul 22
Slumdog Metal: Cambodian Street Kids Scream for Their Lives, Screening and Q&A With the Director
Yichang Café pauses their regular Sunday film night for a one-off special showcasing of Beijing-based filmmaker Zhao Renxiu's look into the bands driving Cambodia's metal revolution. In the film, Zhao documents how music is helping to give young people in Cambodia a sense of purpose and opportunities they may not have otherwise had. The showing will be followed by a Q&A with the director. Free. 5.30-8.30pm. Yichang Café
These events and many more can be found via our Events page here.
Images: Zhao Renxiu, courtesy of the organizers
