Beijing's Best Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Feb 5-9
Our Events Watch series aims to highlight happenings that aren't focused on alcohol and drinking, but instead take a more educational or productive approach. Events include comedy, talks, networking events, markets, and dinners.
Monday, Feb 5
Dance the Night Away
Monday is a good night for dancing apparently, with both Migas Mercado and Hot Cat Club hosting dance classes (if your legs survived the dancefloor at the weekend). Migas offer free salsa lessons at 9pm (alternatively, head to their kizomba class on Tuesdays) whereas Hot Cat Club have an ongoing swing dance night (RMB 25).
Tuesday, Feb 6
Julie Byrne
American singer-songwriter Julie Byrne comes to DDC to lull us with her own special brand of folk. In our recent interview with the musician, Byrne had this to say about her songs: "My relationship with them at this point is usually through performance, which is about connecting with people in the moment, rather than thinking about where they came from." We'll surely be treated to such intimacy come Tuesday. RMB 120, RMB 100 (advance). 8.30pm. DDC
Wednesday, Feb 7
Datong Artifacts
Peking University’s Sackler Museum displays Buddhist art and sculpture unearthed at Datong, in Shanxi. Forty-four Northern Wei dynasty artifacts will be on display through February, giving audiences a glimpse into one of the most important periods for Chinese Buddhism. Artifacts on display include painting, ritual objects, and Buddha sculptures. 9am-5pm. Free (ID required). Sackler Museum
Thursday, Feb 8
Pre-Valentine’s Day Sweat Party
Sweating as to what to buy your significant other for Valentine's Day? Well, now you can sweat some more with Base Fit's pre-Valentine's Day sweat party. This premise is simple, turn up for a partner circuit session (assigned at random) as well as some mini-games to help you break the ice followed by a dinner courtesy of Home Grounds and a mingle once you've all seen each other at your sweatiest ebb. If that doesn't get you hot under the collar, nothing will. 6.30pm. RMB 35. Base Fit
Friday, Feb 9
What Happened When May Met Xi?
The British Chamber hold a discussion this Friday highlighting the significance and outcomes of British Prime Minister Theresa May's three-day inaugural Chinese state visit to the capital and elsewhere last week. In tow was the largest ever British business delegation to China, searching for economic opportunities to allay fears of a faltering post-Brexit Britain. 8-9.30am. RMB 250, RMB 200 (advance). Intercontinental Hotel
As always, find all of this week's happenings via our Events page here.
Images courtesy of the organizers, bbci.co.uk
