Three Things for the Week Ahead in Beijing (Dec 2-8)
The week isn't yet quite through, but we're already thinking about what to do in the coming week. Here are three (and one bonus) recommendations from us...
Fun – The Local’s 2nd Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Back for a second year running, The Local is doing a Christmas tree lighting ceremony for the masses of the capital next Saturday. There’s much more in store than just a tree getting lit, though. You’ll also have the opportunity to gorge on food and cookies, take part in a lucky draw, and get lit yourself on holiday drink specials.
The Local’s 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is happening on Sat, Dec 7. Entry is free, but table reservations are recommended. Those who reserve a table and arrive before 8.30pm will receive a special bundle. Scan the QR code on the left hand side of the poster to reserve.
The Local Cocktail Bar & Eatery
1/F, 101, Southeast of Zone E, Bldg 80, Courtyard No. 4, Gongti Beilu
朝阳区工体北路4号院80号楼E区东南侧第一间101一层
Hours: 11am-2am
Contact: 010 6591 9525; 134 8880 4794
Listen – Golden Age of Jazz Concert at Blue Note
Head to Blue Note on Dec 6 to be transported to the Golden Age of jazz music, during which time you’ll be whisked through swing, bebop, and more from the best of the best in the genre.
The Golden Age Concert is taking place on Fri, Dec 6, with doors opening at 6.30pm and the show kicking off at 8pm. Tickets are RMB 180-4,800 per person and can be booked via the QR code in the poster. Read more here.
Blue Note Beijing
23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
东城区前门东大街23号
Contact: 139 1090 2913
See – About Emotion & Painting Exhibition
Fanglang is filling its walls with new art, presenting portraits by artist Nadyia, whose work delves into emotion and how we perceive it. The exhibition kicks off this Saturday and goes until the end of December, and we couldn’t think of a better place to contemplate a bit of art in the hutongs – perhaps with a coffee or cocktail in hand.
About Emotion & Painting is showing from Sat, Nov 30, until Mon, Dec 30, at Fanglang. Entry is free. Read more here.
Fanglang
33 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng District
东城区张自忠路33号
Hours: 7pm-1am
Contact: 132 4189 3212
Bonus: Eat – Cheesy Pizza Month
We've got a bonus fourth activity you should definitely be taking part in: our Cheesy Pizza Month! It officially kicks off today (Nov 29) and sees 19 of Beijing's best pizza purveyors participating with a range of deals, discounts and limited edition pizzas. The premise is simple: Eat pizzas, collect stamps and win prizes! You can read all about the pizzas and deals for the month in this post and check out all the details on how to take part here.
The 2024 Cheesy Pizza Month will be taking place from Fri, Nov 29, until Mon, Dec 30.
READ: Cheesy Pizza Month is Here, Check Out the Pizzas & Deals
Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the venues
