Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Jan 7-13
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, Jan 7
Modernista goes
Latin this Monday (and every Monday, in fact) with a salsa class, live
music, and should you be inclined (don't be!), happy hour prices on
mojitos.
10pm. RMB 50 (live music and a drink), RMB 80 (class, live music, and a drink). Modernista
Tuesday, Jan 8
The National Art
Museum of China's latest exhibition is a collection of more than 300
African sculptures as well as nearly 100 wood carvings from Tanzania,
Mozambique, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, Ghana, Kenya, and Congo. Emphasis
is placed on mask carvings, which play an important role in ritual
activities, portrait carvings that represent the secular life of
Africans, and shetani and cloud-themed carvings that embody the unique
worldview and perception of African artists.
Free (passport required). Tue-Sun 9am-4pm. National Art Museum of China (NAMOC)
Wednesday, Jan 9
Storytelling
Spoken Word returns to 4corners this Wednesday, this time centered
around the theme of "risky." Prompts include, "What were the biggest
risks you ever took when you were young and stupid? Have you ever needed
a generous heap of fortune to get out of a risky situation? Have you
ever risked being caught by your teacher, your mum, the police or border
control?" OK, maybe approach that last one with caution. Either way,
you're bound to learn a lot about your fellow storytellers.
8.30pm. RMB 40 (free drink with a story). 4corners
Thursday, Jan 10
The Shanghai Media
and Entertainment Group and the Shanghai Puppet Theatre come to Beijing
for a short four-day showing of The Last Warrior Elephant, "a family
play full of fun, and 'a legend about humanity and the elephant in the
war.'" Co-produced by local and foreign teams, the play utilizes the
latest in multimedia technology to bring to life a Chinese story that is
bound to resonate with international audiences.
RMB 100-500. 7.30pm. National Centre For The Performing Arts (NCPA)
Friday, Jan 11
Pegged as one of
the leading groups of Japan's "neo kawaii" movement, CHAI blend an
infectious mix of dance-punk that's heavy on the keys and vocal
manipulation. Throw in a healthy dose of female-empowering lyrics and a
reimagining of what it is to be cute and you've got yourself a fun
Friday out.
RMB 220, RMB 150 (advance). 9pm. Omni Space
Saturday, Jan 12
The Yale Center
invites you to explore the Sino-US relations since their modern
underpinnings which began 40 years ago upon China's formal opening up.
Despite what we may hear in the news day to day, especially when it
comes to tariffs and naval might, relations between China and the US
have evolved into a dynamic led by "coexistence of competition and
cooperation." The panel will discuss what the future looks like for the
most important bilateral relationship in the 21st century.
RMB 80, RMB 20 (students). 1.30-4pm. Yale Center of Beijing
Sunday, Jan 3
Need a reason to
stay in on Saturday and get out on Sunday? Beijing's International
Badminton Club may be just your ticket. Meeting at various times
throughout the week as well as every Sunday, all you need to do is throw
down a nominal fee to cover court rental and shuttlecock use and then
get to thwacking – simple! There's also a shuttle bus that leaves from
near Dawang Lu should you need a ride.
RMB 50. 7.9pm. Xiaoweji Recreation Center
Images: thoughtco.com, demilked.com, courtesy of the organizers
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