Dec 12-16: Christmas Markets
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Winter is coming... and that means Christmas is just around the corner. It's officially time to start making a holiday gift list and checking it twice. What better place to buy presents for friends and family than at these unique Christmas markets full of handcrafted goodies? We've put together a list of several markets taking place this week. Get a head start now! (Or just do it at the very last minute. There's a market for that too.)
See our Christmas market guide
Dec 14: This Will Destroy You
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Texas-based post rockers This Will Destroy You is returning to China with stops in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. The experimental band is most notably characterized by their atmospheric and powerful instrumental compositions, which have garnered them rave reviews from reputable magazines like Pitchfork and Rolling Stone.
Fri Dec 14, 8.30pm; RMB120 (advance), RMB150 (door); Yugong Yishan, see event listing.
Dec 14-Dec 23: Mamma Mia! Musical
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Practice your Chinese language speaking and listening skills at the Mandarin rendition of the Broadway smash hit Mamma Mia!, which lands in Beijing this weekend. Laugh, dance and sing along to the immortal ABBA classics. Or, well, try to.
Fri Dec 14-Sun Dec 23, 7.30pm; RMB200-780; Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Dec 15: Winter Pilgrimage
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LiveBeijingMusic brings two exciting acts to China this weekend. Singer-songwriter WestByWest from Xi’an is sure to charm with her angelic vocals layered overtop tantalizing trip-hop sounds. Wuhan rockers Cod New are no strangers to the stage, having supported bands like Ratatat. They'll be turning up the noise a bit along with local indie duo Nocturnes, who are rounding out the lineup with their mellow and mystifying beats.
Sat Dec 15, 9.30pm; RMB60 (advance), RMB80 (door); Dusk Dawn Club, see event listing.
Dec 16: Safia
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Australian three-piece electro pop band Safia stops in Beijing for their Starlight tour. The group, that described their sound as "Skrillex and James Blake making sweet, tender love" has supported fellow Australian singer-songwriter Lorde, as well as other big acts like Rudimental, Disclosure, and AlunaGeorge.
Sun Dec 16, 8.30pm; RMB160 (presale), RMB200 (door); Omni Space, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
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