Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Dec 11-16
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, Dec 11
On Tuesday, Danish
correspondent and author Philip Khokhar will speak at The Bookworm
about his experiences of reporting in Kabul, Afghanistan's historic and
war-torn capital. The discussion comes in tandem with the release of
Khokar's first book earlier this year, which "takes you beyond the
rolling cameras and portrays the personal stories of people's lives in
Kabul and how they try to maintain a sufferable life in the chaos."
RMB 60 (includes a drink). 8-9.30pm. The Bookworm
Wednesday, Dec 12
Aotu Studio host
the screening of Pluto Moment, the 2018 Ming Zhang-directed drama that
he describes as the "metaphoric presentation of the difficulties of the
filmmaking process itself." The film centers on a group of filmmakers
who set off of a location scouting trip, though they soon find that it
is in fact themselves that they are investigating. The film was also
selected to screen in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2018
Cannes Film Festival.
RMB 40. 8pm. Aotu Studio
Thursday, Dec 13
The Bell, the
restaurant that replaced Nali Patio favorite Migas, holds a grand
opening party for their new exhibition space, simply dubbed The Gallery.
The gallery hopes to create a space where art meets electronic music
and for its inaugural show will pair the work of photographer Kornel
Szennovitz with music by DJ Julianna Lima.
RMB 50 (one free drink included). 7pm. The Bell
Friday, Dec 14
Every Friday, this
group meets to cultivate mindfulness and refresh energy through
meditation, mindful writing, and qigong. You'll be walked through the
session by Master Paul Wang, a zen and qigong practitioner and
calligrapher who has 15 years experience.
RMB 200. 9am-midday. Time International, Sanyuanqiao
Saturday, Dec 15
Still at a
complete loss as to what to buy your friends and loved ones for
Christmas? A trip to Beijing Flea Market's holiday market should put you
in good stead, featuring products from 40 vendors and "some of the best
local, independent design, and crafts from both established and
emerging makers." They'll also have mulled wine from The Local and
spiced rum from Bonne Nani (should you want to have a cheeky one to put
you in the holiday spirit).
Free. Midday-6pm. TechTemple Sanlitun
Sunday, Dec 16
Todes ballet
troupe from Moscow work with everything from contemporary ballet to
break, and from hip-hop to jazz, making for a ballet experience quite
unlike anything you're likely to see elsewhere. Created, led, and
produced by celebrity choreographer Alla Duhova in 1986, Todes rose to
fame after collaborating with the hugely popular Soviet-era pop diva
Sofia Rotaru.
RMB 180-680. 7.30-9pm. National Library Concert Hall
Images: Kornel Szennovitz (via 500px.com), The Hutong School, alt.dk, courtesy of the organizers
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