Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Dec 3-8
We take a break after a fun-filled, and perhaps slightly askew, weekend, putting down our drinks to take a more productive look at the days ahead in Beijing. Here is our top pick of this week's Events That Won't Leave You Hungover...
Tuesday, Dec 3
Ambient Night ft. Lyu Zhi-Qiang, DJ Watermelon
Expand your Tuesday night horizons at Beijing's hottest new-ish club Wigwam, who are trying something a little more downtempo this week, running a series of ambient/minimal/deep groove events. The first, dubbed "Ambient Night," sees Beijing regulars Lyu Zhi-Qiang and DJ Watermelon unleashing their most ethereal sounds – the perfect accompaniment to a sober evening. Free. 10pm. Wigwam
Wednesday, Dec 4
Fruityspace Screening: No Intenso Agora
Join Fruityspace for their new weekly Wednesday screening, for the film essay No Intenso Agora, "In the Intense Now" (screened in Portuguese with English subtitles). João Moreira Salles' film looks at images of upheaval in the 1960s, from the military coup in Brazil to the student uprisings in Paris as well as China's Cultural Revolution. Stick around afterwards for a discussion of the film. Free. 8.30pm. Fruityspace
Thursday, Dec 5
Understanding Science Seminar: Life in the Universe
Is life unique or not? Did it emerge by chance or as a necessity of the rules of nature? Are we alone? These are just some of the questions that professor Alvaro Giménez, director-general of the Foundation of the Spanish Research Council, will discuss with Beijing's avid science community this Thursday. Held in partnership with the International Space Science Institute, these ongoing lectures hope to shed light on the deepest mysteries that continue to evade humans today. 7-9pm. TusStar Coffee, Tsinghua Science Park
Friday, Dec 6
Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic
China Comedy Club China has officially moved their open mic nights from The Local, 10 meters north to The Mole FKA Prague Bar (pictured above). Though they're in a different place, you can expect the same laughs, and if you want to try your hand at comedy yourself, just show up at 9.45pm and sign up – brave souls who perform for 5 minutes on stage will be rewarded a free drink! Free. 10pm. The Mole Bar and Kitchen
Saturday, Dec 7
The Beijing Flea Market: Holiday Edition
One of our favorite markets returns this weekend with a special holiday edition and they're ready to kit you out with all the presents you need. Forty of the best local and independent sellers will be slinging their crafts, jewelry, skin products, and delicious ranges of food and drink. If you're looking for something special to stuff in a stocking this season, there are a ton of upcoming Christmas markets coming up. Free. Midday-6pm. TechTemple
Sunday, Dec 8
Pebbles Vegans of Beijing Outreach Dinner
Forget Meatless Monday, it's time for Vegan Mexican Sunday! Ok fine, it's not as catchy. Luckily, the name hardly matters when Pebbles owner and head chef Ray Heng has whipped up such a delicious three-course vegan dinner including Mexico City-style handmade tlacoyo, "Baja-vocado tacos," and shredded tofu tamales. There's also an optional Mexican spirits pairing should you want to spice things up. RMB 158, RMB 228 (with drinks pairing). 5-8pm. Pebbles Courtyard
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Images: Logan Lambert (via Unsplash), courtesy of the organizers
