7 Best Things to Do in Beijing This Week

By That's Beijing, December 17, 2018

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Dec 17-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! Laugh, dance and sing along to the immortal ABBA classics. Or, well, try to. 

Mon Dec 17-Sun Dec 23, 7.30pm; RMB200-780; Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, see event listingBuy tickets here.

Dec 18 & Dec 19: Lord of the Rings in Concert

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The music rises, the rhythm gets faster and two fierce armies are ready to go head to head to win over Middle Earth. This is the sight (and sound) that awaits you at Lord of the Rings in Concert, a long-running show featuring Howard Shore, the composer of the original score of the award-winning movies. Performed by a live orchestra while a giant screen projects your favorite scenes from the movies, this legendary performance will leave you in awe. 

Tue Dec 18-Wed Dec 19, 7pm; RMB200-1280; Beijing Exhibition Center Theater, see event listingBuy tickets here.

Dec 19: Neng Night

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Animal Divers land in Beijing along with special guest act Bye Bye Fish this Wednesday at DDC. The show is part of a concert series called Neng Night, brought to you by creative new media agency Atomic Visual Studio. 

Wed Dec 19, 8pm; RMB60 (advance), RMB80 (door); DDC, see event listing.

Dec 21: Deca Joins

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Taiwanese indie rockers Deca Joins land at Tango this weekend. The band, which quickly acquired recognition after their debut release Bathroom in 2017, are known for their eclectic lo-fi sound that spans several genres. 

Fri Dec 21, 8pm; RMB120 (advance), RMB150 (door); Tango, see event listing.

Dec 22: Pebbles 9th Anniversary

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Pebbles Courtyard is celebrating nine years with food and drink deals! Enjoy RMB20 roasted al pastor tacos starting from 3pm and all-day drink specials including RMB10 off all Slow Boat draft beers and RMB20 off margaritas. 

Sat Dec 22, all day; Pebbles Courtyard, see event listing.

Dec 23: Comedy Club China Stand-Up Comedy

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Get into the holiday spirit with Comedy Club China this Saturday at The Great Outdoors. They're hosting 'LOL Actually,' a stand-up show featuring some of the best comedians (both naughty and nice) in Beijing. Don't miss out on fun holiday treats, drink specials and a lot of laughs!

Sun Dec 23, 8pm; The Great Outdoors, see event listing.

Dec 24 & 25: Christmas Parties and Dinners

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Still looking for somewhere to celebrate the holiday in the city? Check out our guide on all the Christmas parties and dinners happening in Beijing, as well as our events section.


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