Events Watch: Beijing's Best Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Apr 5-9

Indie Female Night: Joy Stuhr
Joy Stuhr is a singer-songwriter classically trained in multiple instruments. After receiving a BA in music, Stuhr has lived in several countries, pursuing her passion in music, which includes co-founding ‘The Musical Ambassadors,’ a project that aims to unite Western, African, and traditional Chinese music. Tonight Stuhr performs with two fellow musicians: Nicole Jhang and Heike Kagler, performing original music as well as songs from Stuhr's aforementioned project. Let's hope the group OK'ed that poster. 9-11.30pm. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance). Dusk Dawn Club

Industry 4.0 Summit
In a new era of intelligent manufacturing and artificial intelligence, Day Day Up, Allianz, and La French Tech Beijing join forces to bring Beijing a summit to discuss the newest development in the sector. Head to hear experts from the Allianz incubator team as well as French startup companies outline the future of the new intelligent business trends also known as ‘Industry 4.0.’ 6.30-9pm. Free. Day Day Up

NCPA Artists-in-Residence Concert
Beijing’s own National Centre for the Performing Arts gathers their finest in-residence performers for a concert of mellifluous Chinese and Western classical music. 7.30-9.30pm. RMB 100-200. National Centre for the Performing Arts

Friday, April 7

Debriefing on New Foreigner’s Work Permit in Beijing
China's new pilot visa scheme, to be implemented nationwide this month, means that the government now classifies foreign workers into categories, which aims to streamline work permit applications for foreigners. To prepare for the change, SwissCham, in cooperation with the European Chambers, will hold a briefing on the new regulations headed by the Section Chief of Beijing Municipal Center of Foreign Experts Affairs, Rong Duan, as well as a Q&A session with governmental officials. 2-5pm. RMB 400, RMB 200 (members). Hilton Beijing.

Alexei Kornienko and Elena Denivosa Concert in Beijing
Seasoned Austrian conductor and pianist Alexei Kornienko comes to the Beijing Concert Hall to perform with his wife, the equally talented violinist Elena Denisova. Kornienko is the co-founder of the chamber orchestra Collegium Musicum Carinthia as well as the Austrian Gustav Mahler Music Society. 7.30-9.30pm. RMB 30-480. Beijing Concert Hall

Saturday, April 8

2017 Job Fair for Foreigners in Beijing
This year’s Job Fair for Foreigners has attracted over 250 employers looking for foreign employees. The annual job fair is hosted by China Job and supported by large enterprises from across China. Whether you are interested in full-time, part-time or internship employment, this is the place to start on a new career path that's right for you. 10am-4pm. Free. Swissotel Beijing

Spring Cooking Class
Join Fu Tapas & Wine, in association with Shangrila Farms, hosts what should be a cooking experience. Fu’s own executive chef Fabio Falanga will lead the class, teaching students how to cook three gourmet dishes: shrimp, fennel, and orange marmalade salad; lemon and cranberry tiramisu; and apricot and passion fruit ricotta cheesecake. 3.30-6.30pm. RMB 160 (includes a glass of prosecco. We won't tell). Fu Tapas & Wine

Sunday, April 9

Royal Canal Boat Tour to the Summer Palace
Cruise through Beijing's imperial canals and bask in the wonders of Beijing’s historical sites in a traditional motorized canopy boat. Attendees will visit the Beijing Zoo, Beijing Aquarium, and the Purple Bamboo Garden before the boat heads to the Summer Palace's Kunming Lake. The boat tour provides visitors and residents alike an entertaining ride through Beijing’s historical sights and offers a unique way to get to know the city better. 9am-4.30pm. RMB 480 adults, RMB 280 (children aged 5-11). China Culture Center (CCC)

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