The top 10 things to do in Beijing this week

Wolf Alice are at Tango on Wednesday

Your guide to the week's best events

With Qixi Jie, or Chinese Valentine's Day, on Friday, this week is a great one to do things with the being (person or otherwise) you love. Once again, we've found a host of great events for you to make this week in Beijing a week to remember.

Qixi 2018: Chinese Valentine's Day

Events around Beijing. Fri 17

This Friday, celebrate love once more. Head online for more on Qixi, inculding the history of the festival, some Beijing dating tips, love advice from elderly couples and all the events you need to choose from to show that special person how much he/she/they means to you.

Wolf Alice

Tango. Wed 15. 400RMB; 350RMB (presale)

An evocative North London alt-rock outfit led by vocalist Ellie Rowsell, Wolf Alice deftly mixes folk, grunge, and electronic elements with vintage '90s indie rock. Their 2015 debut album My Love is Cool would go on to be nominated for a host of awards, including the Mercury Prize as well as a Brit, Ivor Novello and Grammy.

Vancouver Sleep Clinic

Dusk Dawn Club. Sun 19. 180RMB; 140RMB (presale)

The brainchild of Australian singer-songwriter Tim Bettinson, Vancouver Sleep Clinic's music is best described as Bon Iver meets Sigur Rós. After getting embroiled in a bit of a battle with his label last year, Bettinson arrives in Beijing on the back of comeback EPs Therapy Phase 01 and Therapy Phase 02.

La Femme

One Third. Fri 17. 120RMB

All female DJs, all night long. The lineup includes Asuka, Alyshia, Liz, Pink, Nancy Maan, Sherry and Uki. Head to One Third on August 17 and spend the night celebrating all things femme.

Ulysses Owens Jr.: Three

Blue Note. Thu 16 and Fri 17. 360RMB

With Ulysses Owens Jr on the drums, Reuben Rogers on bass and Joel Ross on the vibraphone, this trio brings years of Grammy-winning experience to Beijing. Catch these jazz masters on Thursday or Friday night at Blue Note.

Enter the Void

Camera Stylo. Sat 18

Thumping neon lights set the mood for Gaspar Noé's controversial, acclaimed and completely original film Enter the Void. Telling the story of Oscar, a drug dealer shot by police in Tokyo, the film takes viewers along a journey from life to death, highlighting all the moments in between. Created to emulate the effects of a street drug and out-of-body experiences, Enter the Void brings us bright lights, unique storytelling and an insight into the darker elements of Japan's neon club scene.

The Imperial Ice Star: Swan Lake

Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. Wed 15 - Sun 19. 99-780RMB

Set to Tchaikovsky, with new choreography from director Tony Mercer, this innovative portrayal of the classic love story, on ice, is a perfect antidote to Beijing's hot summer. See the great classic in a very different setting. 

NT Live: Hamlet

UCCA. Sat 18. 120RMB; 80RMB (UCCA member)

Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the kingdom. See the screening from the National Theatre, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

Huang Xiaoliang: Out of Searching

See+ gallery. Until Oct 14

Huang Xiaoliang, an emerging artist from Hunan currently based in Beijing, creates works that play with memories, hopes and childhood. He questions our everyday lives, seeking to explore what is reality and what is fiction.

BBQ Workout Party

Crossfit Pard. Sat 18. 100RMB

Join Crossfit Pard and F45 Chaowai for a fun Saturday of workouts followed by a rewarding BBQ! After an intense group workout session and team race, a barbecue party will kick off at 5pm with Jing A providing a selection of beers. Tickets can be purchased either directly at Crossfit Pard or through the F45 app.

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