Three Things for the Week Ahead in Beijing (Jun 30-Jul 6)

Four Things for the Week Ahead in Beijing (Jun 30-Jul 6)

Katie Coy, Managing Editor | Jun 29, 2025 11:30 am | Add a comment | 284 reads

This week, we've got limited-edition burgers, an artistic talk, a band from Uruguay and a coffee festival for you to look forward to!

Eat – Dastaan's Desi Burger Week, Jun 30-Jul 6

Dive into bold Indian flavors with Dastaan's exclusive Desi Burger Week at their Sanlitun location. This limited-time menu features four mouthwatering creations: the rich Murgh Makhni (butter chicken) Burger (RMB 53), the fiery Beef Chapli Burger (RMB 63), the Vada Pav Mumbai-Style Potato Burger (RMB 42), and the tangy Indian Pickled Spiced Paneer Burger ( RMB 53). These burgers blend juicy patties, homemade chutneys, and aromatic spices for an unforgettable twist on classic street food and will be available from Jun 30 to Jul 6.

Dastaan Indian Restaurant
3/F, Sanlitun SOHO Bldg 5, 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区工人体育场北路8号三里屯SOHO5号上场3层
Hours: 11.30am-10pm
Contact: 150 3015 2369; 137 1844 0102

Learn – “Painting the Pure Mind” Talk by RASBJ, Jul 2

On Wednesday (Jul 2), RASBJ will be putting on “Painting the Pure Mind,” an in-person event at the Chongli Residence, where Peking University professor Michael Cavayero will explore how Chinese art and Buddhist traditions have shaped his painting practice. Cavayero will trace his journey from an early fascination with Chan painting to his decade of training at the China Academy of Art, and the event will also include an introduction to the historic venue by host Nancy Yang.

“Painting the Pure Mind” will take place on Jul 2 from 7pm to 8pm, with welcome drinks and canapés from 6.30pm at the Chongli Residence. Tickets are RMB 200 for RASBJ members and RMB 230 for non-members. You can register by scanning the QR code below; the deadline for registering is noon on Jun 30. You can read more about the event here.

Chongli Residence崇礼住宅
63 Dongsi Liu Tiao, Dongcheng District
东城区东四六条63号

Listen – Hagopián-Irigoyen-Arenas Tango Trio at DDC, Jul 3

Experience the soulful fusion of tango, poetry, and River Plate music with Uruguay’s Hagopián-Irigoyen-Arenas Tango Trio at DDC on Jul 3. Since 2017, the trio – Álvaro Hagopián, Gonzalo Irigoyen, and José Arenas – has redefined tango through piano, vocals and spoken word, crafting a unique repertoire that blends Uruguayan musical traditions with lyrical depth.

The Hagopián-Irigoyen-Arenas Tango Trio Catch will be performing at DDC at 8.30pm on Jul 3. Entry to the event is free, but you must pay RMB 100, which will be exchanged for a food/drink voucher of equal value to use at the venue. You can read more about the event here.

Dusk Dawn Club 黄昏黎明俱乐部
B1/F, 39 Shenlu Jie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区神路街39号地下一层

Sip – Langyuan Station Coffee Festival, Jul 4-6

If you're a coffee enthusiast, then you'll want to head to Langyuan Station next weekend (Jul 4-6) for their second ever Coffee Festival! Already home to 40 cafés, the festival will see a line up of over 120 stalls including 80 specialty coffee vendors and 40 coffee-themed food and drink vendors. Visitors can explore global flavors representing 33 countries and regions, enjoy professional activities like latte art competitions and Yunnan coffee cuppings, and participate in the exciting Coffee Walk Challenge – visit 25 participating cafes to claim a special gift. There will also be live music throughout the three days of the festival.

The Langyuan Station Coffee Festival will take place at Langyuan Station from 11am to 8pm, Jul 4-6. Tickets are RMB 9.9 (free for children under 1.2m accompanied by an adult) and can be bought by scanning the QR code below. You can read more about the festival here.