Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Jun 18-23
For once, we stop focusing on alcohol and drinking, and instead take a more productive look at what's going on around Beijing. Here is our top pick of this week's events that won't leave you hungover...
Tuesday, Jun 18
The River In Me
Join Camera Stylo for the premiere of The River In Me, a documentary that follows the Qin Theatre troupe along the Yellow River. The director and several crew members will be in attendance to take part in a Q&A session after the screening. The film will be screened with English subtitles. RMB 40. 5pm. Camera Stylo
Wednesday, Jun 19
The King's Singers
The King’s Singers were officially born on May 1, 1968, when six recently-graduated choral scholars from King’s College, Cambridge, gave a concert at Queen Elizabeth Hall on the Southbank in London. Since then, the sextet has had a rotating cast of members but always maintained their core essence: a cappella that is eager to evolve and capture the times with renditions of contemporary and classical songs as well as past pop hits. RMB 180-680. 730pm. National Centre For The Performing Arts (NCPA)
Thursday, Jun 20
Implements of Ingenuity - An Exhibition of Modern Chinese Ceramic Art
Explore China’s long and rich history of ceramic art at the Capital Museum's latest exhibition. The several hundred pieces that encompass landscapes, vases, figurines, and other pieces of ceramic art, hope to capture China's world-famous relationship with this art form that began close to 20,000 years ago. Free (passport required). Tue-Sun 9am-5pm. Capital Museum
Friday, Jun 21
Ashtanga Yoga Donation Class
As part of the #OneMillionYogis campaign for International Yoga Day on Jun 21, Kamal Yoga and Wellness has put together a one-off yoga session on Friday morning in which all proceeds will go to Yoga Gives Back, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and children in India. The event will include a guided ashtanga yoga class followed by an optional workshop providing tips for asanas. RMB 150 (minimum donation). 7-8.30am. Kamal Yoga and Wellness
Saturday-Sunday, Jun 22-23
Beijing Burger Festival
The big burger weekend is finally here! Don your stretchiest pants and march your empty stomach and a voracious need to sample some of the city's finest burgers down to Galaxy Soho. We've brought together over 40 of the best burger vendors in the city to satiate your meaty, veggie, and generally burgery desires. There'll also be bands, DJs, a Best Buns and Air Guitar Competition, and lots of other entertainment to absolutely cram your weekend full of fun, food, and should you want to risk, some booze too. RMB 25, RMB 20 (advance, includes free bandana). 11am-8pm. Galaxy Soho
There are plenty more fun, exciting, and, should you want them, boozy events in our Events section here.
Images courtesy of the organizers
