Events Watch: Beijing's Best Weekday Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Nov 21-25
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.
Tuesday, November 22
Special Screening of 'Up Heartbreak Hill'
Join Beijing American Center for a special screening of Up Heartbreak Hill, a documentary that tells the story of Native American high school students seeking the right balance between their heritage and modern America. RSVP here. Free. 6.30-8.30pm. Beijing American Center Please not that this event is taking place at the United States Embassy of Beijing, not at the Beijing American Center as previously stated
Tiananmen and the Making of Modern Beijing: A Walk and Discussion
This walk and discussion will take us through Beijing’s history as an imperial capital and how the abdication of the last dynasty in 1912 and the founding of the PRC in 1949 fundamentally transformed this city. The walk is led by a native-English speaker, a trained historian who has spent over a decade in Beijing teaching and researching Chinese history. RMB 300 (RMB 260 for Hutong members), includes all entrance fees. 10am-1pm. Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall
Wednesday, November 23
Standup Comedy Night at Hot Cat Club
Get some laughs every Wednesday at Hot Cat Club. Comedians from Comedy Club China take the stage for four minutes doing their best to make you laugh the loudest, and if you feel like taking them on, you can have a go on the mike yourself. Free. 9-11pm. Hot Cat Club
Guanghua School of Management PKU MBA Speaker Series featuring Richard Robinson
Join the latest in Guanghua School of Management's MBA speaker series of informal talks, this time featuring Richard Robinson, who is an expert in entrepreneurship and doing business in China, as well as a mentor at 500 Startups in Mountain View and an active presenter at tech conferences such as TechCrunch Beijing. Free. 6.30-8.30pm. David Choice Cafe & Bar
Thursday, November 24
Thanksgiving
There's still time to book your Thanksgiving dinner, with a wide range of dinner options available, from upscale to homestyle. Check out our Thanksgiving roundup blog here.
Happy Thanksgiving: One Night of Opera with Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchestra
If you'd rather avoid the Thanksgiving food coma try an evening of music with Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchestra, China's first and only fully privately-funded orchestra. RMB 50-280. 7.30-9.30pm. Beijing Concert Hall
Friday, November 25
CISB Stage Cats Present 'Nothing But the Truth'
CISB StageCats perform Nothing but the Truth, a new play that places a young girl on trial for suspected supernatural abilities. In this family-friendly comedy with an important message for all ages, a colorful cast of characters take the witness stand to give many different versions of the truth. Can we trust any of them? RMB 50, RMB 30 (students). 7-9pm. Canadian International School
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