Weekday Wonders: Beijing Events June 1-4
Beijing doesn't wait for the weekend! Here are the best weekday events coming up.
Tuesday, Jun 1
Tintin Drink n' Draw at Modernista
Childless in Beijing? You can still celebrate your inner child with the help of Belgiums favorite child detective, Tintin! Modernista is holding a drink and draw, which means that your drawing will have a creative aid that you (hopefully) didn't have access to in the second grade – a glass of wine! 9pm at Modernista.
Wednesday, June 2
When We Were Kings Screening at Fruityspace
This 1996 documentary digs into the story of arguably the most famous boxing match of all time: the so-called "Rumble in the Jungle" between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali in Kinshasa, Zaire. But much more than a recap of a fight, the film is a commentary on the relationship between African Americans and the African Continent during a time in history when that relationship was reaching a reckoning. 8.30pm at Fruityspace.
Piano & Vocal Duo by Cinco at Ala House
Feng Wei is on the keys, accompanied by the profound impromptu melodies coming from the vocal cords of Rena. 8.30pm at Cinco at Ala House. RMB 200.
Thursday, June 3
Beijing Africa Week Launch Party
Africa week is kicking off at Modernista this Thursday with a mix of African talent on stage, including Sierra Leonean Maliya, the Black Pearl of China as well as Ghana's Kanala Music performing their new album, Oxygen. Keep an eye out, because there are plenty more Africa Week events to come! 8pm-12pm at Modernista. RMB 60 presale or RMB 80 at the door.
Free-Jazz Night at Fruityspace
Gao, an experience sax player and composer, has been gifting his tunes to the ears of Beijingers since 2006. Now he's letting it all flow freely this Thursday, accompanied by Wang Chenzhun on Bass and Xiaodou on drums. 9pm at Fruityspace. RMB 100, or RMB 50 for students.
Friday, June 4
Last month, What the Folk was a little heavy on the male musicians, so their bring in an all-woman lineup of acoustic and folk artists this month. 8.30-11.30 at GeLou. RMB 80 presale or RMB 100 at the door.
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