Four Things for the Week Ahead in Beijing (Dec 22-28)

Katie Coy, Managing Editor | Dec 21, 2025 11:30 am | Add a comment | 23 reads

Christmas is almost here, and looking to the week ahead, we've got a few festive happenings in the capital. From a Christmas quiz to Christmas comedy, feasts and more. 

Compete – Ugly Sweater Christmas-Themed Quiz at The Local

This Tuesday (Dec 23) The Local will be putting on an Ugly Sweater Christmas-Themed edition of their weekly quiz. Up to six people per team can get a bonus point for wearing an ugly Christmas sweater and there will also be ginger cookies for quizzers who reserve a table in advance. The quiz kicks off at 8pm and it's recommended to have a maximum of six people per team. There will be prizes given out for each round and for first, second and second-to-last place. You can reserve your spot now by scanning the QR code below. 

The Local Cocktail Bar & Eatery
101, 1/F, Southeast Side of Bldg 80, Zone E, Courtyard No. 4, Gongrentiyuchang Beilu, Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
 朝阳区南三里屯路工人体育场北路4号院80号楼E区东南侧1间101号1层

Laugh – Whose Christmas Is It Anyway?

On Friday (Dec 26), there will be a Christmas-themed improv comedy show at Nanyang Hutong #6 from 8pm. Called Whose Christmas Is It Anyway?, it takes inspiration from the famous improv show Whose Line Is It Anyway? The lineup will feature comedians Donnie Fan and Nico Too Much from the Comedy Citadel, Nathan from the improv duo SanliTWINS, and Laurel and Sean from Beijing Improv. The show is free to attend but has a two-drink minimum requirement. To join, you can RSVP by scanning the QR code in the poster above.

Nanyang Hutong #6
6 Nanyang Hutong, Dongcheng District
东城区南阳胡同6号

Drink – Xmas Ale at Slowboat 

Celebrate the season with Slowboat's new Safe Harbor Xmas Ale. This festive beer is brewed with cinnamon, clove, orange peel and organic honey for the perfect Christmas combination of flavors. It's available at all Slowboat locations, and you can currently get it for a special happy hour price of RMB 35 (normally RMB 55) until Dec 25. 

Eat – Christmas Meals

If you still haven't made plans for where to eat your holiday feast in Beijing, there are plenty of options. You can check out our posts below for some foodie Christmas options and see even more by scanning the QR code in the poster above.

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Images: Freepik, courtesy of the venues and organizers