Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Oct 29-Nov 4
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, Oct 29
Salsa/Bachata/Kizumba Night
Every Monday, The Bricks invites you to shake off your weekend fuzz with their salsa, bachata, and kizumba night courtesy of Annie's Beauties' dancing class. The class kicks off at 7.30pm before attendees get to show off what they just learned at the (special Halloween-themed) free-form salsa dance session from 9pm till midnight. RMB 68 (class), RMB 50 (dance session). 7.30pm-midnight. The Bricks
Tuesday, Oct 30
Young Professional Workshop: Learning How to Think ‘Chinese’ – A Visual Approach
This workshop will delve into the Chinese psyche via the novel approach of using art as a means to decipher the philosophical background of the 'Chinese way of thinking.' Based on the latest approach in management education which aims to foster a deeper understanding through an experiential and aesthetic exploration, the organizers will dissect the poetic motifs of Chinese traditional shanshui (山水) paintings to explaining the modern implications for management and leadership in China. Free. 7-9.30pm. German Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, Oct 31
Mindfulness 101
If you're not getting completely spooked for Halloween on Wednesday, join Taozi Tree Yoga instead for an introduction to mindfulness with Erin Lee, co-founder of The Mind Body Project. In this class you'll "learn the basics of neuroscience and contemplative practice as they relate to self care, creativity, motivation, and human connection" through breath work, movement, intention setting, and mindful communication. RMB 350. 6.30-9.30pm. A.C. Embassy Hotel (A.C. Art Museum Hotel)
Thursday, Nov 1
Maovember 2018 Launch Party
OK, so admittedly there will plenty of drinking at this year's Maovember launch (there always is) but we'll forgive you for tagging along considering it's all in the name of a good cause. Now in its sixth run, the month-long event kicks off at XL Bar, and there'll be plenty of food and drinks to go around (20 percent of all revenue will go into the Maovember pot), as well as mustachioed pins on offer so you can show your support. Free. 6-10pm. XL Bar and Restaurant
Friday, Nov 2
China’s Great Wall of Debt: Shadow Banks, Ghost Cities, Massive Loans, and the End of the Chinese Miracle
Author Dinny McMahon comes to the EU Chamber of Commerce on Friday to discuss his new book China’s Great Wall of Debt, an in-depth look at how "China has powered ahead for as long as it has not because it is immune to crises, but because its government has so far managed to intervene to stave them off." A journalist for the Wall Street Journal for over a decade, McMahon will also be quizzed by Trivium’s Andrew Polk about the main challenges facing the government. RMB 250. 4-5.30pm. European Union Chamber of Commerce In China
Saturday, Nov 3
Sip and Dip Natural Lotus Leaves Painting Workshop
Try to dip rather than sip at this relaxing Saturday session of lotus leaf painting. Budding artists will learn how to best choose which leaves to use on their canvas before painting them for an effect that makes the colors come alive "as they are pulled within the very veins of the leaves, giving a depth and richness that only a master could achieve." Beverages are provided by the organizer and the class is completely free unless you want to take your creation home (RMB 350 and up). Free. 9.30am-5pm. Chaoyang Park West Gate
Sunday, Nov 4
Chicago
The second longest running musical in Broadway history, Chicago now comes to Beijing in all its American prohibition-era, jazz, and swinging glory. Debuted in 1975, the musical tells the story of nightclub singer Roxie Hart who after shooting her lover, fights to stay off of death row, taking a satirical look at greed and corruption in the US's criminal justice at the time and the concept of the "celebrity criminal." Nov 1-18, various times. RMB 100-1,080. Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center
For all of this week's events, non-boozy or otherwise, click here.
Images: vimbly.com, ismek.ist, wsj.com, eat-drink-sleep.com, courtesy of the organizers
