A Few Events and Happenings to Keep You Entertained This Week (Sep 13-18)

After the three-day holiday weekend, which included super fun events like the Belt & Road Food Fest, you may already be getting some post-holiday back-to-work blues. Well, to help keep your spirits up and give you something to look forward to here are a few events happening in the capital that you might want to check out.

Found Poetry Craft Night at nugget

The Beijinger’s very own Ana Padilla Fornieles will be leading a workshop at nugget this Wednesday (Sep 14) exploring the craft of “found poetry.” What is found poetry, you may ask? Well it involved borrowing words, phrases and text from other sources such as magazines, books, articles or even other poems to then create a new poem or piece of art, somewhat like a collage. 

Date: Sep 14, 8pm
Price: Free

nugget
8 Andingmen Garden Front Alley, Dongcheng District
东城区安定么花园前巷8号

Live Music at Modernista

After a Covid-related hiatus, September has seen live music return to the stage at Modernista. This week they have a jam-packed line-up of events with a couple of jazz-related bands playing – Electric Trio will be taking to the stage on Sep 15 and Leina Quartet on Sep 18. On Friday (Sep 16) Beijing-based band The Ravages will be performing along with ME3POH. And if that isn’t enough, Urban Blues will be performing on Saturday (Sep 17). Scan the QR code in the poster above to follow Modernista and see their full September calendar.

Modernista
44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

Spittoon Storytelling Night

Spittoon Storytelling host Amy is back in Beijing after some summer travels and to celebrate she has chosen the theme of “Triumphant Return” for this month’s Spittoon Storytelling Night. Held at Camera Stylo, if you want to enjoy what are bound to be some interesting stories get yourself down there this Thursday (Sep 15) at 8pm. 

Date: Sep 15, 8pm
Price: Free

Camera Stylo
64 Dongsi Shiyi Tiao, Dongcheng District
东城区东四十一条64号

Lily Ma’s Comedy Show "Lower Your Expectations"

Shanghai-based comedian Lily Ma will be making her Beijing comedy debut next weekend (Sep 16-18) with three shows across Beijing. She brings cynical, self-deprecating, feminist comedy to the stage and if you want to find out more about her and what’s in store you can check-out our interview with her here.

Dates: Sep 16, 7.30pm at Lipi Records, Sep 17, 7pm at Gatsby’s, Sep 18, 6pm at Basepoint
Price: RMB 100

Golf for a Cause

Golf for a Cause is back for its second annual edition this Friday (Sep 16). This year they will be raising money for Educating Girls of Rural China (EGRC). If you’re a keen golfer and fancy teeing off for a cause get yourself down to Beijing Huanggang International Golf Club. Or if you don’t play but still want to support you can join just for the dinner instead.

Date: Sep 16, 12.15pm for golf, 6pm for dinner
Price: RMB 1,000 golf and dinner, RMB 300 dinner only

Beijing Huanggang International Golf Club 北京黄港国际高尔夫俱乐部
Shangxinbao, Sunhexiang, Chaoyang District
北京市朝阳区孙河乡上辛堡

EL GRITO Mexican Independence

Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day this Friday (Sep 16) at Gatsby’s. Organized by Language School The Right Way (TRW) this is sure to be one fun-filled night with dancing, drinks and food provided by Mexican restaurant Moji.  

Date: Sep 16, 7pm
Price: RMB 200 (includes drinks and Mexican snack buffet)

Gatsby's
196, Bldg 2, International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部2幢196号

An Autumn Romance With Mona Bar and Slow Boat

In celebration of the cooler autumn weather Slow Boat Brewery has teamed up with Mona Bar for a day of old school photo taking. The event will take place at Mona Bar this Saturday (Sep 17) where cameras will be set up for you to take film photographs with. The photos will then be organized by Film Never Die. 

Date: Sep 17, 3pm
Price: Free

Mona Bar
East gate, First Floor, 95 Longfusi JieDongcheng district
东城区隆福寺街95号隆福大厦东门口底商

Of course, these are but a handful of events happening in Beijing, so be sure to check out our Events Page for even more happenings in the ‘Jing. 

READ: “Lower Your Expectations” Next Weekend at Lily Ma’s Beijing Comedy Debut

Images: courtesy of the venues, Unsplash Lee Blanchflower