Events Watch: Beijing's Best Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Sep 26-28

Margaux Schreurs | Sep 26, 2016 11:30 am | Add a comment | 1374 reads

Our Events Watch series aims to highlight events 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 etc.

Monday, September 26

That Man in Our Lives: Book Talk with Xu Xi
In her new novel, That Man In Our Lives, Xu Xi expands the fictional universe of her earlier novels, choosing New York as the perch to view the shifting balance of power between China and the US. 7.30-9pm. RMB 50, RMB 40 (members). The Bookworm

Tuesday, September 27

I live in Baitasi: An Oral History on the Human Geographical Space of Baitasi Community
As part of Beijing Design Week, this series of special interviews initiated by Luminocity and Tongji University Press brings together scholars of various backgrounds and related media to interview different subsets of Baitasi's local residents. The interviews will be centered around numerous topics in order to lead a complete social investigation. The main themes are: history and changes of the human geographical space, the changes in family structure, in the residential spaces and in the entire community structure, as well as the local residents’ demands and expectations for improvements in their living conditions. 2-5pm. Free. 52 Gongmenkou Dongcha, The Market Space

Professional Development Series: Women in Technology Panel
Technology is one of the fastest growing and most influential industries in the world today. The sector is expected to grow exponentially in the next decade due to the rapid development of new technologies and although women are lead adopters of technology, they are highly underrepresented in the technology sector. This is one of the topics that will be discussed at the panel. RSVP here. RMB 55, RMB 45 (advance). DayDayUp

Wednesday, September 28

Master Class by Jose Carmon (Pepe)
Butcher Pepe will share an insider’s look at the production methods he uses back in his butcher shop in Montellano, along with his secret tips and tricks. The Migas chefs will also show a few ways you can cook Pepe’s products, in order to best highlight all those rich decadent flavors. Suitable for professional and amateur chefs, or simply those who have a passion for cooking! Free. 3.30pm. Migas Restaurant

Imperialism, Opium, and Nationalism: A Walk and Discussion at the Old Summer Palace
The Old Summer Palace contains the ruins of Yuanmingyuan, one of a series of lavish imperial gardens destroyed in 1860 during the Second Opium War. Today the ruined pillars, foundations, and archways serve as a vivid reminder to visitors and school children of the country's “Century of Humiliation” and the tragedy of imperialism in 19th-century China. The Hutong's walk through the remains of the grounds will provide historical context for the destruction and how the memory of the events of 1860 continue to play a role in shaping how China views the world today. RMB 300 (includes all tickets and admission fees), RMB 260 (Hutong members). Old Summer Palace