5 Things to Taste, Smell, Touch, Hear, and See, Mar 8-10
Beijing can be an overstimulating place to live, to say the least. Let’s be real: sometimes even our sixth sense (the one that tells you when that stick of chuan'r will make you sick for the next two days) gets a decent workout. With such a wide variety of events, restaurants, and gigs to attend, we suggest bathing each of your five senses in one, if not all, of the nourishing goings-on below.
Taste
Mar 9: Women's Day Brunch at ZeroGo
Charity foundation Red Thread will host a bonafide feast for International Women's Day this Saturday. The event will feature talks by inspiring Beijing-based women, a 10-course plant-based brunch, and a lucky draw. Participants will also get a gift bag that is valued at over RMB 2,000. RMB 226. Noon-3pm. ZeroGo
Smell
Mar 9: Bird Walk at the Olympic Park
Ever thought about picking up birdwatching in Beijing? You may be surprised that the city has some incredible avian varieties, and spring is the best time to head out and start ticking them off your spotting list. Bird expert Terry Townshend will guide attendees through the wild, wild world of Beijing birds at the Olympic Park. Free (donations welcome). 7.30am. Olympic Forest Park South Exit
Touch
Mar 9: Rumble in the Jumble: Femme Festival
This Saturday, head to Modernista for jams, spreads, jewelry, pickles, handmade cosmetics, and even tattoos. Dudes and dudettes alike are invited to dig into the selection of goodies that crafty Beijingers have put together for this special Rumble in the Jungle Femme Festival edition. Free. Noon-6pm. Modernista
Hear
Sat 9: Habibi Funk at Dada
Dancing to Berlin-based Habibi Funk is to take a dive head-first into '60s funk and psych rock from the Arab Peninsula. Spinning a huge collection of vinyl from Somalia, Morocco, Lebanon, and Egypt, his craft and knowledge in this field helped bag him the first ever Boiler Room in Lebanon. Now he brings those same warm dance tunes to Beijing. Price TBA. 10pm doors. Dada
See
Mar 10: Mohammed Magdi at The Bookworm
Shanghai-based Magdi is a regular headliner at Kung Fu Comedy's shows. He has been featured on Comedy Central Arabia and was the first runner up at the China International Comedy Festival in 2016. On his website, he claims that if he likes you, you may get to touch his beard. If that's not something to get you out of the house, we don't know what is. RMB 150, RMB 120 (advance). 8pm. The Bookworm
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