Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Aug 27-Sep 2
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.
Monday, Aug 27
Dream • Preconscious: Bugong Ceramic Art Exhibition
An
exhibition of over 40 artworks and major ceramic sculptures by artist
Li "Bugong" Wenchao, Dream • Preconscious is like "a kaleidoscope that
can be interpreted as incarnations of how life motivates and
disappoints." Free. Thru Sep 9, 10am-9pm. Bentu One, 77 Culture Park
Tuesday, Aug 28
Kinky Boots
Having
won every major Best Musical award (including a Tony for Cyndi Lauper's
score) in its five-year run, Broadway's Kinky Boots heads to Beijing's
Tianqiao Theater this Tuesday for two weeks of drag, singing, dancing,
and of course, more thigh-high boots than you can shake a stick at.
Based on the unlikely true story of a factory owner who takes an
entertainer up on her harebrained scheme to go into the stiletto trade,
the musical has won accolades around the world for its big heart and
larger than life production. RMB 180-1,080. Aug 28-Sep 6, 7.30pm;
matinee 2pm. Beijing Tianqiao Theater
Wednesday, Aug 29
Free Saddle for Bike Riders
Okay,
not so much an event than a complete steal. Natooke, one of Beijing's
primo bike shops, is giving away free colorful saddles for every person
that drops by the coming week. Not only will this event leave you very
unhungover, it's absolutely free, and you get a sweet new seat to boot.
Free. Tue-Sun 11.30am-7pm. Natooke
Thursday, Aug 30
Cracking the Conversation Code: Networking for Introverts
Though
nothing may scare an introvert more than the idea of an evening of
networking, that's exactly what this event is designed to help the shyer
among us overcome. Given that networking is such an important part of
business and success, this seminar will help attendees earn how to
channel their strengths as an introvert when networking, learn how to
enjoy networking events, and learn how to develop a professional
network. Sounds intimidating? Perhaps this is the event for you. RMB
100, RMB 85 (advance, with food), RMB 60 (advance, no food). 7-9pm.
InnCube
Friday, Aug 31
NCPA Production of Bellini's Opera La Sonnambula
Enjoy
a little opera this Friday with Vincenzo Bellini's classic of the genre La Sonnambula. Bellini's second opera, The Sleepwalker, as it is known
in English, is a story of jealousy, apparitions, and love. This version
is directed by Gilbert Deflo, designed by Alessandro Camera, with
costume design by Carla Ricotti, and conducted by Daniel Oren (pictured
above), joined by influential singers from at home and abroad. RMB
180-680. Aug 28-Sep 2, 7-10pm. National Center for the Performing Arts
(NCPA)
Saturday, Sep 1
Doggy Day at Side Street
Straying
into "Events That Won't Leave Your Dog Hungover" territory, Side Street
invites Beijing's mutt lovers to revel with them in the dog days of
summer. There'll be special canine-friendly snacks on offer and dog-safe
burgers as well as doggy tracks courtesy of DJ Peter Stone. Free.
Midday onwards. Side Street
Sunday, Sep 2
Vegan Outreach Dinner
Mosto
hosts the latest of Vegans of Beijing's Outreach Dinner this Sunday
with a five-set meal consisting of tasters from the venue's new
plant-based menu, including tomato gazpacho, aubergine mousse, tofu
ravioli, vegetable tagine, and berry crumble. RMB 288 (shh! Includes a
glass of wine). 7-9.30pm. Mosto
For a comprehensive list of this week's events (to keep you sober or otherwise) go here: thebeijinger.com/events.
Photos: Pinterest.com, courtesy of the promoters
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