Nov 12-18: 'Chicago' Musical
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Murder, greed, corruption... and all that jazz! Chicago, the award-winning musical following the story of 1920s starlet Roxie Heart has landed in Beijing and it has all the razzle dazzle that we need to get through the pains of brutal weather. Whether you’re a fan of the movie or not, don’t miss out on all the odd greatness of this roaring production.
Mon Nov 12-Sun Nov 18, 7.40pm; RMB100-1080; Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Nov 13: The Vaccines
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Characterized by punchy guitar riffs and overall catchy tunes, the Vaccines make their China debut at Tango. The energetic UK indie rockers are released their most prized debut album What Did You Expect from the Vaccines? in 2011, which is laden with feverish hits like ‘If You Wanna’ and ‘Wreckin’ Bar (Ra Ra Ra).
Tue Nov 13, 8pm; RMB380-880; Tango, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Nov 14: Rhye
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From their ambiguous start, intensified by the androgynous and illusive vocals of lead singer Mike Milosh, Rhye captivated listeners with their subdued rhythm and blues-influenced pop. Starting out as a duo with Danish instrumentalist Robin Hannibal, Rhye debuted their first albumWoman in 2013. The romantic record, featuring the tender and expansive single ‘Open,’ is a flawless collection of delicate disco layered with lush vocals – an echo of the soft and sensual funk perfected by ‘80s singer-songwriter Sade. Catch the band's Beijing debut at Omni Space. Read our recent interview with Milosh here.
Wed Nov 14, 9pm; RMB350 (presale), RMB450 (door); Omni Space, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Nov 14: Owl City
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American electronica project Owl City stops in Beijing this week. Known best for starry synth-soaked singles like ‘Fireflies’ and ‘Good Time’ with pop star Carly Rae Jepsen, singer-songwriter Adam Young proves he’s not a one-hit wonder with his most recent album Cinematic.
Wed Nov 14, 7.30pm; RMB380-780; M Space, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Nov 16-18: CBAC Craft Beer Festival
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CBAC stands for the Craft Brewer’s Association of China, the exclusive club that includes only Chinese beer producers, with zero ownership by commercial brands. As the Chinese craft beer market keeps growing at a fast pace, CBAC is holding its first-ever beer festival, where the crème de la crème of Chinese brewers will get together to meet the public and celebrate with some frothy brews. So, grab your complimentary sampling glass and learn everything about this exciting new world of Chinese craft beers.
Fri Nov 16-Sun Nov 18, 2-9pm; RMB150/session, RMB400 (weekend pass, 3 sessions), RMB500 (deluxe weekend pass, all sessions); TRB Copper, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Nov 17: Four Tet
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Experimental musician and producer Four Tet is bringing his lush eclectic mixes to Omni Space this weekend. Hailing from England, the electronica artist has been an influential beatmaker since 2001.
Sat Nov 17, 9pm; RMB220 (presale), RMB300 (door); Omni Space, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Nov 17 & 18: WR/OC Music Festival
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Another festival is coming to Beijing and this one boasts an unexpected headliner – US hardcore rap talent Machine Gun Kelly. With a slew of other international and local hip-hop acts rounding out the lineup, you won't want to miss this wild two-day music event.
Sat Nov 17 & Sun Nov 18, 6pm; RMB228-1280; Tango, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Nov 17-22: Badain Jaran Desert Caravan
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China Hiking invites you to participate in the ultimate hiking trip: a seven-day journey through the Badain Jaran Desert. Tracing up and down giant dunes all the way to the remote lake Nuretu, this will be a breathtaking experience – in every sense of the word. But if you’re not the most resilient of travelers, you can just jump on a camel whenever the fatigue kicks in and let the animal take you across the sand. Also, your friends and colleagues won’t be able to reach you. How’s that for a nice escape?
Sat Nov 17-Thu Nov 22; RMB9500; meeting point at Beijing airport, see event listing. (For more info, visit chinahiking.cn, email info@chinahiking.com or call 1565 2200 950.)
Nov 18-20: Daniel Baremboim & Staatsoper Berlin
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Living legend Daniel Barenboim will lead the Staatskapelle Berlin orchestra to perform a repertoire that includes Brahms, Schubert and Beethoven for Beijing audiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the world’s most respected directors and to enjoy the prestigious sounds of Berlin’s Staatsoper.
Sun Nov 18-Tue Nov 20, 7.30pm; RMB280-1680; NCPA, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
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