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Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Nov 7-11

Tom A. theBeijinger 2019-04-02


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.

Ongoing til Dec 2




Art: Delirium Warehouse

Following the success of their exhibition Night Museum, Chao Hotel has launched the second exhibition in their basement. The group show, titled Delirium Warehouse, is much darker – literally and figuratively – than an exhibition you might expect to find at a hotel in the heart of Sanlitun but the gamble pays off. Each of the 30-odd artists was provided a pallet rack to decorate with their own works or materials, making for a varied and consuming exploration of the space, which takes some eerie turns.


RMB 90 (1-5pm), RMB 120 (6-11pm, includes a cocktail). Daily 1-11pm. Chao Hotel



Wednesday, Nov 7




US Midterm Elections Viewing Party

Democrats Abroad settle in The Local all day on Wednesday for a viewing party in honor of the US midterm elections. Breakfast kicks off at 8.30am as the polls begin to close and viewers are encouraged to spend the day holed-up to provide their collective will for a Donkey win. If you can't work remotely, head over at 5pm, when there'll be a secondary party to celebrate (or commiserate) the results.


Free. 8.30am onward. The Local Bar & Grill



Thursday, Nov 8




Basically Beethoven: Classical Music Open-Mic

Billed as Beijing's only classical music open-mic night, on Thursday The Bookworm invites musicians to "get involved or simply bask in the glory of some of Beijing's best international classical musicians." All instruments are welcome and the event will be hosted by Rob Wendt, a classical pianist who has performed all over the world.


Free. 8-10.30pm. The Bookworm



Friday, Nov 9




Diwali Festival Celebrations

The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, officially kicks off on Wednesday this year but climaxes three days later on account of that day coinciding with the darkest night of the Hindu lunar month. Much like China's Spring Festival, Diwali is a homecoming for many families and is celebrated with feasts, music, and dancing, which is exactly what both Ganges in Wudaokou will offer on Friday (6pm onwards, RMB 88) or Punjabi on Saturday (7pm onwards, RMB 150).



Saturday, Nov 10




Autumn Photo Workshops: Taoranting Park

Beijing Experience invites budding photographers to join them on this outing to Taoranting Park for a day that is part photo workshop, part picnic. "A relaxing spot seldom visited by tourists, Taoranting Park is the perfect place to improve your photography skills ... This is the only park in Beijing with an exclusive area that recreates the most famous pavilions in China, creating a fascinating landscape with rocks, water, bridges, and buildings," describes the organizer.


10.45am-5pm. RMB 250. Taoranting Park



Sunday, Nov 11




Express Yourself Singles Day Workshops

You may have heard that Nov 11 is this little holiday called Singles Day i.e. the biggest consumerist day on the planet. So as to revolt against the rampant shopping that consumes every Taobao-loving individual, this day of creative workshops wants to lure you away from your phone so as to practice creative writing, drama, visual art, art therapy, and dance. Best yet, the organizers have made their point by offering the whole thing for free!


Free. 9.30am-4pm. Crossboundaries


Looking for even more events to do this week? Absolutely everything you need can be found via our events page here:



Images: Chao Hotel, courtesy of the organizers, usaherald.com, stringsmagazine.com, Wikipedia.org, Unsplash.com



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