5 Things to Taste, Smell, Touch, Hear, and See, Apr 12-14
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
Apr 12: Spring Party at Zarah
What says spring more than cider? Cider on a rooftop, of course! This Friday Zarah is introducing a slew of newly available spring drinks for you to enjoy during this increasingly warm weather, including a buy-two-get-one-free deal on Ping Dynasty cider. There'll also be live DJs to keep you moving until the wee hours. Free. 7pm-late. Zarah
Smell
Apr 14: Breathfest
Taozi Tree Yoga is organizing an afternoon of breathing in and out. Sound easy? Try being mindful about it. The three-hour workshop will teach you best-practice breathing techniques that can help improve your mood and overall health. 2-5pm. RMB 350 (snacks and tea included). A.C. Embassy Hotel
Touch
Apr 13: Record Store Day with Vice
Nobody needs an excuse to buy things ("treat yo' self, fool!"), but even if you do, we'll give you one, especially if you're a music buff. Among the many other events for the 12th annual Record Store day, Gulou-based record store Floso has teamed up with Vice for a 3,000-vinyl-deep record market, live DJs, and other shellac-centric fun at Vice China's Beijing offices. 1-7pm. Free. Vice Offices (by Beer Mania)
Hear
Apr 12: Hotel Balkan at Modernista
Hyper-energetic, fun, and full of complex rhythms, Balkan music is perfect for two things: dancing and drinking. A prime example of such: Vienna-hailing band Hotel Balkan, who will get even your shyest friends moving. Indeed, this shamelessly loud, multi-instrumental group are sure to shake things up at Modernista and get the weekend off to a rollicking start. Free. 10pm. Modernista
See
Apr 12-13: Contemporary Dance from Ying Dance Theatre
Choreographer Yu Jinying premiers his first modern dance production with his Ying Dance Theatre troupe, which took him over a year to hone. Beautifully distinct and tough to put into words, the only way to understand is to go see it for yourself this weekend at Hepingli's Multi-Dimension Theatre. As a primer, read our interview with lead choreographer Ying, here. RMB 80-480. Friday and Saturday 7.30pm. Multi-Dimension Theatre
READ: Here's where to get your dance on this weekend, with Ken Ishii, W&W, Binh and Peter Kirn
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