Beijing's Best Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Jan 8-12
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, Jan 8
Workshop: Emotional Flexibility for People Under Stress
At this workshop, you'll be instructed by a Yale Education-trained doctor on how best to handle the pressure that comes from working and navigating the stress and challenges that confront our emotions in such settings. 6.30pm. RMB 80, RMB 60 (Yale alumni), RMB 20. Yale Center
Tuesday, Jan 9
A Li Hua Retrospective
Considered a master of Chinese woodcutting and printmaking, Li Hua's life's work is currently on show at CAFA as a celebration of his artistic, political, and social achievements. Read our full overview of the exhibition here. 9.30am-5.30pm. RMB 15. CAFA
Wednesday, Jan 10
"Last Train Home" Chinese Film Night and Discussion
Camera Stylo holds one of their regular film nights and discussions this Wednesday, this time selecting Fan Lixin's Last Train Home, a documentary detailing the journey that 130 million Chinese migrant workers make every year during Spring Festival. On hand to talk about the mass migration will be China Daily's Camilla Tenn as well as anthropology and film studies graduate and Deep Focus films executive Xu Jiahan. 7.30pm Camera Stylo
Thursday, Jan 11
Accordionist Wang Jiangguo
Listen to something a little different this Thursday in the form of accordion player, composer, and conductor Wang Jiangguo. A graduate of the Xi’an Conservatory of Music, Wang mixes elements of folk music into his classical compositions. 9.30pm. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). Jianghu Bar
Friday, Jan 12
Car Sharing in China: A Viable Alternative to Car Ownership and Ride Sharing?
The Chinese car sharing fleet is projected to grow 45 percent over the next seven years. How will such a shift in transport affect China's urban landscape and how will it tie in with new energy vehicles, insufficient public transport, and the wide gap between license holders and those who own their own vehicle. RMB 400, RMB 200 (members). 9.30-11am. Beijing Four Seasons Hotel
As always, you can see all of this week's best art, music, and educational events and promotions here.
Images: employmentrightsireland.com, cloudfront.net, courtesy of the organizers
