Three Things for the Week Ahead in Beijing (Feb 24-Mar 2)

The last week of February has laughs (or the opportunity for you to make others laugh), book fairs, and nice libations in store.

Perform – Paddy’s Open Mic, Feb 26

If you’re looking to put yourself and your hidden comedic talent in the spotlight, then Paddy’s Open Mic might just be the place to shine! Happening every Tuesday night from 8pm to 9.30pm at Paddy O’Shea’s, participants not only get to show off their material but can also try out some new jokes.

Paddy O’Shea’s Irish Pub 爱尔兰酒吧
28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区东直门外大街28号
Contact: 010 6415 6389

Shop – Roundabout Book Fair at BSB Shunyi, Mar 1

Roundabout is hosting a book fair this Saturday (Mar 1) at BSB Shunyi, giving visitors the chance to pick up some new reads for the spring and summer. Expect all kinds of second-hand books ranging from children’s stories to nonfiction and more in a large assortment of languages.

BSB Shunyi 北京英国学院顺义
South Yard, 9 Anhua Lu, Shunyi District
顺义区安华路9号南院
Contact: 010 8047 3588

Drink – Su – Flower Whisper

Su – Flower Whisper (RMB 158, pictured) is part of MO Bar’s new menu highlighting the diversity of regional cuisines across China. It takes inspiration from Jiangnan and the freshness of Su cuisine, combining tequila and aromatized wine with guava, apple, peach, and shiso leaves for a fruity, sweet, and elegant flavor profile.

MO Bar
5/F, Inside Mandarin Oriental Beijing Wangfujing, 269 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
东城区王府井大街269号北京王府井文华东方酒店5层
Hours: Mon-Tue & Sun, 4pm-midnight; Wed-Sat, 4pm-1am
Contact: 010 8509 8850

READ: Beijing Cocktail Bars: Wangfujing Watering Holes

Images: Unsplash, Uni You, courtesy of the venues