Six amazing things to do this weekend

Your weekend forecast of the capital's best events

FRIDAY

Ruby Rose

Sir Teen. Fri 26. 220RMB (presale)

Australian actress, model and DJ Ruby Rose (Orange is the New Black, John Wick 2) arrives in Beijing to play a rare set at Sir Teen. Ranked at number 11 on DJane Mag's 2016 Top 100 DJ's list, Rose began DJing back in 2009, and has performed alongside the likes of Calvin Harris and Skrillex, as well as toured with Nicki Minaj. With a penchant for using bootleg recordings and mashups, expect a seriously fun and energetic set.

Avery Sunshine

Blue Note. Fri 25-Sat 26. 260-460RMB

With her thunderous, gospel-bred pipes and confessional-style content, American vocalist and pianist Avery Sunshine's music is soulful, yet characteristically feel-good and optimistic. Having released her third album Twenty Six Four only a few months ago, the singer-songwriter arrives in Beijing performing her latest music.

NEU x A Better Version of Ren

UCCA. Fri 25. 120RMB; 100RMB (UCCA members)

Friday evening marks a double opening with NEU Future Festival and the Goethe-Institut's project 'A Better Version of Ren' both having their respective launch nights. Set to perform rare audiovisual sets are Marco Donnarumma, Shao, Wang Meng and GOOOOOSE.

SATURDAY

Jabbawockeez: Prism

M Space. Until 27 August. 180-680RMB

Best known for being crowned the original champions of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, Jabbawockeez has built up a reputation for unmatched showmanship. Arriving in Beijing for a nationwide tour, the crew will be performing all manner of hip-hop styles while also incorporating Taoism and Chinese martial arts.

SUNDAY

Speed Dating

Buona Bocca. Sun 27. 75RMB

Annoyingly single this Chinese Valentines' Day? Then head to Buona Bocca this Sunday for a chance to find love at their cheeky speed dating session. Have a drink, nibble on some snacks, and hopefully chat with a future partner!

Terry Giacomello at Barolo

Barolo. Fri 25-Mon 28. 588RMB (lunch, per person); 988RMB (dinner, per person); 1,515RMB (Valentines' Day dinner, per couple)

Italian Michelin-starred chef Terry Giacomello is renowned for creating gastronomic masterpieces with a distinctive avant-garde flair. This weekend, Giacomello is teaming up with Barolo head chef Amedeo Ferri to craft an exclusive menu celebrating modern Italian cuisine.

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