Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Oct 9-14
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, Oct 9
Next-Gen Supply Chain Trends and Innovative Technologies
The
American Chamber of Commerce arranges this discussion on supply chain
innovation, robotics in sorting, and strategies now being used by savvy
retailers hoping to take advantage of new shopping practices and trends.
Perfect for anyone wanting to learn what the future holds for shopping
and distribution of goods. RMB 250, RMB 150 (members). 11.30am. The
Opposite House
Wednesday, Oct 10
Starting Up in China: Expectations vs. Reality
Startup
Grind Beijing invites you to attend this seminar on tips for starting
up a business in China. During the talk, the three successful panelists
will discuss how they balanced their expectations against what it was
really like when starting up their own Beijing-based company, how to
avoid the pitfalls of others, as well as what kind of startup deals can
succeed in the Chinese market. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance). 6.30-9.30pm.
Innoway, Haidian
Thursday, Oct 11
Basically Beethoven: Classical Music Open-Mic
Billed
as"Beijing's only classical music open-mic night," The Bookworm invites
you to bask in the glory of some of Beijing's best international
classical musicians (or get up and play should you have the know-how).
The event, which takes place every second Thursday of the month, will be
hosted by Rob Wendt, a classical pianist who has played all over the
world, from New York City to London, Munich, and Italy. Free. 8-10.30pm.
The Bookworm
Friday, Oct 12
Comedy Club China Presents: Andy Curtain From Kung Fu Komedy
Australian
stand-up comic and member of Shanghai-based comedy series Mamahuhu Andy
Curtain comes to the capital for a special one-off gig at Salud.
Curtain had a sell-out run at the Melbourne International Comedy
Festival with his show Life In China, in which he draws from comedic
experiences that he has witnessed during his time here. RMB 80. 9pm.
Salud
Saturday and Sunday, Oct 13-14
2018 Beijing Pizza Festival
You'll
want to hold the carbs this week as our 2018 Beijing Pizza Festival
looms large, waiting to pounce on Zhongguancun for two days and fill
your eager mouths with some of the best pizza the city has to offer.
There'll of course also be drinks, bands, DJs, and a bunch of live
entertainment, all set in a sprawling, grassy space perfect for camping
out and picnicking until you can move no more – come hungry my friends!
Also, if you're not sure how to get there, have a look at this handy
guide. RMB 30, RMB 20 (advance). 11am-8pm. Zhongguancun Software Park
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