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BJ's Best Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Jun 26-Jul 1
Our Events Watch series aims to highlight happenings that aren't focused on alcohol and drinking, but instead take a more educational or productive approach. Events include comedy, talks, networking events, markets, and dinners.
Tuesday, Jun 26
This new pottery workshop located directly across from The Great Outdoors on Fangjia Hutong is now open and ready for classes, offering weekly pottery-making workshops run by professional potters. In the classes, you'll learn how to make great-looking pieces alongside free refreshments and no time limit to work your magic. Each piece costs an additional RMB 20-60 to fire according to the glaze type you choose. Mon-Fri 3-9.30pm; Sat 3-5.30pm; 7-9.30pm; Sun 10am-12.30pm; 3-5.30pm. RMB 189, RMB 348 for two (including drinks and snacks). Majiang Art Pottery Workshop
Wednesday, Jun 27
X is a 70-minute dance-theater piece created by talented Chinese choreographer Wu Xiaobo, a former member of the Bejing Modern Dance Company and now a freelance artist. This minimalist set is performed by two award-winning male dancers and acts as a showcase of Wu's unique aesthetic and a style that has a "trance-like quality that may take you to a place you have never been before." Jun 27-Jun 30, 7.30pm; Jul 1, 2.30pm. RMB 50-280. Gulou West Theater
Thursday, Jun 28
The all-female comedy troupe Beijing Broads hit up Liangmaqiao's Palms L.A. Kitchen and Bar on Thursday, for an evening of improv comedy, tacos, and tears given that two of the broads are leaving Beijing very soon. Make sure to make it down and wish them a fond farewell with a belly full of Korean-Mexican grub and laughs. Free. 8-10pm. Palms L.A. Kitchen and Bar
Friday, Jun 29
Conscious Africans Network (CAN) invites Beijing's culturally-conscious community to learn how to harness the city's potential as well as resources across China to help Africans. The event is also a celebration of the non-profit organization's one year anniversary and will have some of the best of African entertainment on hand to go out with a bang, including live music, drummers, dancers, a quiz, awards, and authentic African delicacies and beverages. Free. 5-10pm. The Bookworm
Saturday, Jun 30
The grisly murder of 19-year-old Pamela Werner, the daughter of a retired British diplomat, sent shockwaves through Beijing's foreign community when it occurred in 1937. The murder remains unsolved to this day but was immortalized in Paul French's 2011 book Midnight in Peking. As French states, "Crime is a way to lift the lid on a society - in this case Peking's foreign community in the 1930s - with both its socially acceptable and socially disreputable sides. It's where these two slices of society intersect that's really fascinating." Join historian and long-term Bespoke collaborator Lars Ulrik Thom as he retraces Werner's last steps this Saturday and shares his groundbreaking additional research into the case. RMB 388. 6.30-9.30pm
Sunday, Jul 1
Want to go on a scenic hike through Beijing's sprawling wilderness but don't know where to begin? Let Beijing Hikers guide you with this canyon hike in Miyun District this Sunday. This 12km hike will take you through tall cliffs and follow the path of the river as it winds through the mountains. 8am onwards. RMB 420, RMB 380 (members)
These events and many more can be found via our Events page here: thebeijinger.com/events.
Images: courtesy of the organizers
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