Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Aug 20-25
We take a break after the weekend, putting down our drinks to 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, Aug 20
Public Speaking Skills Workshop
Hone your public speaking skills over a quick lunch with WeWork, where TedxBeijing speakers and speaking coaches are ready to unleash their accumulated years of experience in one jam-packed session. The third session of a four-part series on impactful communication, this week's workshop focuses on the importance of confidence and concentration. RMB 100. Midday-1pm. Wework Donghuang
Wednesday, Aug 21
Zhang Na: Beijing, the Moment
Photographer Zhang Na presents a solo exhibition documenting life in Beijing through two series of street photography (also pictured at top). In one series, Zhang captures the free flow of movement in a vibrant, colorful Beijing that also stands as the city of the past. In another, the photographer revitalizes stagnancy through her black and white stills of a lost summer. Through their work, she seeks to convey a sense of disassociation and confusion that may come with living in a colossal city. Free. 10am-6pm. George V Art Centre
Thursday, Aug 22
Gamification 2.0
Join Startup Grind and Press Start Hong Kong for a "fireside chat" on gamification, its ramifications, as well as the future impact of gaming on daily activities. The talk is dedicated to exploring how video games have shaped occupation fields beyond the obvious, taking a closer look at gaming design principles and its creative effects on programs and curriculum construction. RMB 80-100. 6.30pm. Kr Space (International Trade Zhonghai Plaza Community)
Friday, Aug 23
Madagascar the Musical
The musical we've all been waiting for is finally hitting the Beijing stage. As the sister production of the musical masterpiece Shrek the Musical, Madagascar the Musical promises a similarly comical performance, revisiting the sensational film series as Dreamworks relaunches the lovable cast on an "unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar" that promises to make the audience "Move it, Move it!" RMB 80-880. 7.30pm. Renmin University of China
Saturday, Aug 24
Roundabout Book Fair and Flea Market
Browse, and perhaps purchase, from thousands of donated books and items at the British School of Beijing's Roundabout fair. Secondhand books are available at a reasonable price whilst proceeds from the fair will be used to support the children under Roundabout's care. Free. 10am-3pm. The British School of Beijing
Sunday, Aug 25
Midnight in Peking Walking Tour
Paul French's bestselling novel, Midnight in Peking, is brought to life in a walking tour through Beijing. In this collaboration between Bespoke Beijing and Penguin Books, fans can "retrace the footsteps of those embroiled in the grisly death of Pamela Werner," the daughter of a British diplomat who fell victim to a tragic murder in old Peking. Additional work has been conducted on the Chinese perspective of the case, providing unforeseen insight on the murder. RMB 450. 6.30-9.30pm. Zhonggu Hotel
There are plenty more fun, exciting (and even boozy) events in our Events section here.
Images courtesy of organizers
