Three Things for the Week Ahead in Beijing (Jun 16-22)
Mockumentaries, all things spicy, and more for the coming week...
Eat – the Beijinger’s 2025 Hot & Spicy Fest
Hot & Spicy Fest returns to heat up the CBD from Jun 20 to 22! More than 40 vendors will be offering a thrilling journey of spice through 100+ dishes. From Sichuan peppercorns to Mexican chipotle, there’ll be plenty of swell things to keep things sweltering. Think you've got what it takes to munch on some of the hottest chili peppers around without flinching? Sign up for the 2025 Chili Pepper Eating Contest!
2025 Hot & Spicy Fest is happening Fri, Jun 20 to Sunday, Jun 22, from 4pm to 9pm (Friday) and 11am to 9pm (Sat-Sun). Early bird tickets are RMB 25-35 and RMB 100 for VIP, while at-door tickets are RMB 35. Click here to find out more about ticket options or scan the QR code in the poster to purchase.
FFC South Square 北京财富金融中心(FFC)南广场
5 Sanhuan Zhonglu, Hujialou Jiedao, Chaoyang District
朝阳区呼家楼街道东三环中路5号
Give – Beijing United Family Intl. Blood Drive
In honor of the World Health Organization’s World Blood Donor Day on Jun 14, Beijing United Family Healthcare, in association with the Beijing Red Cross, is hosting a blood drive open to expats and local residents on Jun 19. Everyone who participates will receive a free gift!
Beijing United Family Heathcare’s International Blood Drive is happening on Thu, Jun 19, from 10am to 1pm at Beijing United Family Dongcheng Hospital. Scan the QR code in the poster to register.
Beijing United Famliy Dongcheng Hospital 北京和睦家东城医院
46 Xizongbu Hutong, Dongcheng District
东城区西总部胡同46号
See – La Bachata de Biónico at JinShang Yuan
Delve into a “raw vision of love in a hostile Caribbean city” with La Bachata de Biónico, an award-winning mockumentary showcasing the vitality of life and love through wild humor, stunning visuals, and the tragic nature of addiction. Presented by JinShang Yuan and the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in China, there will be a Q&A with director Yoel Morales and co-editor Patricia Pepin following the screening.
La Bachata de Biónico will be screened on Fri, Jun 20, at the JinShang Garden Theater. Doors open at 6pm, the film starts at 6.30pm, and the panel discussion starts at 8.15pm. You can RSVP by scanning the QR code in the poster.
JinShang Yuan 金尚源
20 Xinyuanli Xili, Chaoyang District
朝阳区新源里西20号
READ: Sign Up for the 2025 Chili Pepper Eating Contest Now!
Images: Uni You, courtesy of the venues/organizers
