TGIF: Holiday Bazaars, Lost Puppies Xmas Party, Joe Wong Comedy Show, Juniper at Mosto

The weekend is here! Time for fun, relaxation, and recharging the ol' batteries ahead of *gulp* Monday morning's alarm clock. Luckily enough, there’s plenty of fun stuff to keep you occupied over the weekend that doesn't necessarily involve getting blitzed. Our weekend roundup offers you some of the best.


Dec 5: The Beijing Flea Market Holiday Edition

You know it's the holiday season when the Beijing Flea Market takes over Tech Temple! This Saturday is the perfect time to shop for local handmade and designed gifts, homeware, art, jewelry, food, wine and so much more. Come along and support local vendors like Liuba Draws, Pinyin Press, The Hutong, Halo Hummus, Antonia Sampson, The Green Room, and many others. Free. Noon-6pm. Tech Temple

Dec 5: Juniper at Mosto's Holiday Brunch

Acoustic trio Juniper is performing at Mosto this Sat, Sec 5, from 12pm. Enjoy a holiday brunch while the ladies of Juniper sing a mix of soft acoustic covers, holiday classics and original songs. Mulled wine will be available for RMB 38 a glass, or add free flow to your brunch for RMB 188 per person. Juniper is an all-female, three-piece harmony group that was born through a love of gin and singing. The songs are a mix of written songs and adapted covers. The girls aim to strike an emotion of some kind through their songs and lyrics. Free. Noon-1.30pm. Mosto

Dec 5: Lost Puppies Xmas Party

This might be the most adorable Christmas party of all... The Lost Puppies Christmas Party, which will be held at a secret festive location near the Lama temple this Saturday, Dec 5. Only 30 dog tickets are available, and although you don't need a dog to come along, you do need a ticket, which includes dinner and a drink, so don't delay. In addition, you can enjoy plenty of mulled wine, fresh mulled apple cider, a secret santa for doggos, a silent auction on some great dog and human products, pet portraits, holiday photography, and more! RMB 150. 4-9pm. Secret festive indoor venue in Dongcheng district near Lama Temple

Dec 5: An Evening of Comedy with Joe Wong

Enjoy an evening of comedy from one of Beijing's best-known comedians, Joe Wong, who has been performing for more than 10 years and has appeared on David Letterman and Stephen Colbert's shows. The show will be hosted by Tony Chou, with support from Kei Gambit, Edson, and Cale Holmes. Scan the QR code in this post to purchase tickets. RMB 250 (RMB 200 advance). 7.30-9.30pm. Younee Bar

Dec 6: Detoxifying Winter Yoga with Tribe Fit Life

Enjoy a detoxifying yoga class at Tribe Solana with yoga instructor Sue, founder of Suzy Yoga Space. The class is designed to stretch the back, promote blood circulation, and regulate the body's internal temperature control system through gentle stretching and movement. After class, dig into one of Tribe's tasty breakfast wraps. Click "Read More" at the bottom of this article to sign up. RMB 99. 8.50-10.10am. Tribe Solana

Dec 6: Scavenger Hunt in the Dashilar Neighborhood 

This fun and challenging scavenger hunt organized by Beijing Postcards will help you learn more about the Dashilar neighborhood. You’ll discover Qing dynasty architecture, come across Republican Era brothels, and even decipher a code language found concealed in an Old Red Guard’s notebook. Sign up via this postRMB 300. 2-5pm. Beijing Postcards

READ: Bei-Jingle All the Way to These Christmas Events

Images: courtesy of the organizers, Sabri Tuzcu (via Unsplash), Wikimedia Commons