Three Things for the Week Ahead in Beijing (Jul 7-13)
Watermelon wheats, Yanjing beers, and soul music await this week...
Drink – Beijing Bikini 11.0 at Jing-A
The legend that is Jing-A's Beijing Bikini, a wheat beer bursting with watermelon flavor, is back for its 11th iteration. Much like the unsightly summer tradition it’s named for, this beer is almost a tradition in and of itself and something you shouldn’t miss when it comes around each summer. The watermelons come select from Lao Song, aka the Watermelon King of Daxing, and provide a semi-sweet finish to this traditional easy-drinking ale, making this a Beijing Bikini that's much more pleasing than its namesake.
Jing-A's Beijing Bikini 11.0 is available now until Fri, Jul 25, at all Jing-A locations. Click here to find out more.
Listen – Sweet Soul Music at Celestial
Every Thursday night at Beixinqiao music bar Celestial, witness the duo of Steinar and Toby bring life to soul. Steinar’s powerhouse vocals and Toby’s guitar alchemy combine to create spellbinding harmonies and raw chemistry fusing rock, soul and African rhythms. It’s an intimate musical journey in which every note pulls you closer.
Sweet Soul Music with the Steinar and Toby Duo happens every Thursday night from 9pm at Celestial. Entry is free.
Celestial 空想酒吧
2/F, 27 Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District
东城区东四北大街27号2层
Hours: Daily, 4.30pm-1.30am
Contact: 185 1917 5294
Party – Yanjing Beer Intl. Festival
Join the 34th Yanjing Beer Culture Festival and 2025 Summer Carnival for a thrilling creative market with over 100 booths, fun cultural creations, interactive games and a magical ice island.
The 34th Yanjing International Festival is happening from Friday, Jul 11, to Sunday, Jul 20, from 4.30pm to 10pm on weekdays and from 2.30pm to 9pm on weekends at the Capital Intl. Exhibition Center. Tickets are RMB 9.9-1299. Click here for more details and to purchase tickets.
Capital Intl. Exhibition Center 首都国际会展中心
55 Yudong Lu, Shunyi District
顺义区裕东路55号院
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Images: courtesy of the venues
