Week Ahead: Songwriter Series, Musical Comedy & More

Katie Coy, Managing Editor | Nov 23, 2025 11:30 am | Add a comment | 15 reads

Modernista's Songwriter Series is back, MKC's musical comedy continues its run and more this week.

Listen – Modernista's Songwriter Series With Hazel

This Tuesday (Nov 25), Modernista's Songwriter Series welcomes Hazel Shang back to the stage. Hazel is an indie folk singer-songwriter from Beijing whose music style blends folk, bossa nova and other influences. Her gentle melodies and understated vocals create a soothing atmosphere that's quietly powerful.

Songwriter Series: Hazel Shang will be taking place at Modernista on Tue, Nov 25, from 9pm. Entry is free. You can read more about the event here.

Modernista
44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District
东城区宝钞胡同44号
Hours: 6pm-late
Phone: 159 0116 3023

Eat – Thanksgiving Feasts Across Beijing

This Thursday (Nov 27) is Thanksgiving, and there are numerous spots across Beijing where you can get your Thanksgiving fix. From traditional turkey and honey-baked ham to an Indian Thanksgiving buffet, steak specials, free turkey parties and more, there are plenty of options to choose from. You can read more about just what's on offer in the two posts below:

**Watch – How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at JinShang Yuan**

Middle Kingdom Creative's production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying continues its run at JinShang Yuan this weekend (Nov 28-29) and next (Dec 5-6). Based on the1960s satirical musical comedy of the same name, the story follows J. Pierrepont Finch, a waimai delivery boy who uses a self-help book to climb from the mailroom to the boardroom, all without breaking a sweat.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is taking place at JinShang Yuan's Garden Theater at 7.30pm on Nov 28 and 29 and Dec 5 and 6. Tickets are RMB 150-250 and can be purchased by scanning the QR code in the poster above.

JinShang Yuan 金尚源
20 Xinyuanli Xili, Chaoyang District
朝阳区新源里西20号

Drink – Jingle Bell Sweater: New Seasonal Beer From Jing-A

Jing-A has just launched a new seasonal brew called Jingle Bell Sweater. Inspired by mulled wine, it's a flavored stout with spiced notes of cinnamon, clove and star anise. It features Ekuanot hops layered with citrus tones, orange juice and brown sugar, creating a warming beer that's perfect for winter. It can be enjoyed either cold or hot and is available now across all Jing-A locations.