Events Watch: Beijing's Best Weekday Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Nov 7-11

Our Events Watch series aims to highlight events 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 etc.

Until November 8

TechCrunch Beijing 2016
There is still time to attend TechCrunch Beijing 2016, one of the biggest technology conferences in town. To find out more about specific speakers and events, and get tickets, check out their website here.

Tuesday, November 8

Classic Movie Tuesday: ‘A Place in the Sun’
On Tuesday, Pop-Up Beijing bring you A Place in the Sun (1951) – starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, and Shelley Winters and is part of the venue's month of ‘Hollywood Goddesses.’ The film tells the story of handsome but down and out George Eastman, played by Montgomery Clift, who gets a job working for his rich uncle and ends up falling in love with two women. Arrive early to avoid disappointment as space is limited.

'Westworld' Screening Episodes 1-5
A series inspired by the 1973 film of the same title (see image at top) written by Michael Crichton and describing a futuristic theme park populated by artificial beings. DDC will screen the first five episodes, starting at 7.30pm. Entry is free.

Wednesday, November 9

2016 US Presidential Election Results 
With screenings throughout the city, there is no reason to miss the election results this Wednesday, November 9. Check out this blog posted last week for a full rundown of where will be open. We warn you though, even though the results come out in the morning, you may need to drink to get through this.

Friday, November 11

The Danish Pop-Up
Delicious Danish Smørrebrød cooked by The Georg, by Georg Jenson will be on offer at Moka Bros, CBD, from 11am on November 11 and will be served until all of it's gone! Get your open sandwiches in before they're all sold out. 

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