Events Watch: Beijing's Best Weekday Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Mar 13-18
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 etc.
Monday, March 13
Startup Grind Beijing Hosts Steven Hoffman
In Silicon Valley, Steven Hoffman is known as Captain Hoff on account of his position as captain and chairman of Founders Space, where he has educated and trained hundreds of startup founders and corporate executives in the art of innovation. Today, Hoffman comes to Beijing to discuss how he came to head Founders Space and the work that he undertakes with entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and investors in 22 countries, creating innovations that rock the world. 6.30pm. RMB 100. Sanlitun Soho
Tuesday, March 14
Beijing British Club Morning Cuppa
Join the British Club of Beijing for their bimonthly ‘morning cuppa’ featuring speaker Mary Kate Brown of Roundabout. Hair guru Leo Tambourine and makeup and hair artist Ashley Staten will also be offering expert advice and consultation on hair and styling, courtesy of London Loft. Included in the price of admission is a glass of bubbles, and a goodie bag from London Loft, plus the chance for a mini-makeover. 10am-noon. RMB 150. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang
3.14 Pie Day at Rager Pie
Celebrate pi, pie, and all things circular at Rager Pie on March 14 (aka 3.14). They will have pie-related games and challenges available all day, with prizes to be won including pies, alcohol, and vouchers. If you don't manage to make it to Rager Pie during the day, you can also try out their mysterious challenge at 8-Bit, Capital Spirits, or Bar 49 in the evening. All Day. Rager Pie
Young Professionals Seminar: The Art of Failure
The British Chamber host The Art of Failure, a seminar focusing on Chinese history and the Chinese inventions that helped drive the Western Industrial Revolution. The discussion will also delve into the integral part of failure in entrepreneurship and the ways in which China can ‘learn to fail’ again. Speakers Zhu Bei and Richard Robinson will explore the topic and answer audience questions. RMB 30. 6.30-8pm. Sanlitun Soho
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Thursday, March 16
Book Launch: Ireland's Imperial Mandarin
Sir Robert Hart served as the Inspector-General of the Imperial Maritime Customs Service of the Qing dynasty from 1863 until his death in 1911. He provided the government with more than 20 percent of its annual revenue, set up the Chinese Post Office, founded a system of lighthouses along the coast, bought British warships that were the foundation of the modern Chinese navy and negotiated a peace treaty to end the Sino-French war of 1884-85.
The EU Chamber is delighted to welcome author Mark O'Neill to share his insights on the protagonist of his latest book Ireland’s Imperial Mandarin who he describes as living a life in China unlike any foreigner ever has or ever will, including details of a private life that wouldn't be out of place in a fictitious account. Many of the themes explored in the book, including the then governments dilemma of welcoming or protecting against foreign investment and influence still resonate today. 8.30-10am. RMB 200, free for members (register here). Lufthansa Center
Saturday, March 18
2017 Beijing World Women's Curling Championship
Or do something completely different this weekend and go see the Beijing World Women's Curling Championship at Capital Indoor Stadium. 1-8pm. RMB 30-80 (get tickets here). Capital Indoor Stadium
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