Mar 18: HONNE
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Electro-soul duo HONNE is back for another China tour with a stop in the capital. The funk masters reinvent classic soul music, as you know it, distilling it with poppy synths and giving it a funky electronic edge. Don’t miss them their second time around in Beijing. Read up on the band in our interview from last year.
Mon Mar 18, 8pm; RMB320 (advance), RMB360 (door); Tango, see event listing.
Mar 20: Tantan’s CEO on Their Secret to Success
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Since its launch in 2015, Chinese leading dating app Tantan reached 20 million active users. Always wanted to know the secret recipe of the app’s enormous success? Don’t miss out an opportunity to listen to Yu Wang, co-founder and CEO of Tantan.
Wed Mar 20, 6.30pm; RMB380;Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China, see event listing.
Mar 20: Tom Odell
British singer and songwriter Tom Odell will perform in Beijing this Wednesday as part of his Jubilee Road Tour. Tom is kind of a big deal. He's amassed an impressive 1.8 million album sales and 10 million single sales worldwide over the years. His debut album, Long Way Down (2013), topped the charts in the UK, on the back of breakthrough smash, ‘Another Love.’ By late 2014, Tom was in the Top 10 again with a cover of The Beatles’ ‘Real Love.’ Tom’s second album, Wrong Crowd, was another smash success, hitting No. 2 in 2016. In 2018, at the age of 27, he quickly struck back with his third record, Jubilee Road – a career-defining album, packed with grandstanding melodies and scintillating performances.
Wed Mar 20, 8pm; RMB380-780; Beijing Century Theater, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Mar 21-23: Little Women
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Growing up, falling in love and finding your voice – these are all at the heart of the coming-of-age story Little Women. The classic that instilled inspiration and had a tremendous impact for countless generations lands in Beijing. Don't miss the chance to experience the intense movement and sound of the Chapterhouse Theater, as they bring the tale of the four sisters to life.
Thu Mar 21-Sat Mar 23, 7.30pm; RMB80-380; Nine Theater, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Mar 22-Apr 14: School of Rock
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School of Rock, the latest work by Andrew Lloyd Webber, a living legend that brought you immortal masterpieces such as The Phantom of the Opera and Cats, will be shown in Beijing. Reimagined as a musical, School of Rock brings new joy and energy to the hit comedy film.
Fri Mar 22-Sun Apr 14, various times; RMB380-1180; Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, see event listing. Buy tickets here.
Mar 23 & 24: Jing-A Ski Trip
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Join Jing-A for two days of late-season skiing in Chongli. Including a one-night stay at the Wanlong Resort, lift tickets and equipment, lunch and, of course, a lot of cool Jing-A drafts, this is sure to be a great way to say goodbye to winter.
Sat Mar 23 & Sun Mar 24; RMB1800/person; Wanlong Resort (Chongli), see event listing.
Mar 23 & 24: Cherry Coffee Festival
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The first Cherry Coffee Festival brings together the best of international and local specialty coffee under one roof. Apart from serving up great coffee, the two-day festival also features industry talks and demonstrations by specialty coffee world champions, a screening of Portland-based Stumptown Coffee’s documentary Flower of Flowers and a lineup of nearly 25 international and local cafes, including the famed Intelligentsia Coffee from Chicago.
Sat Mar 23 & Sun Mar 24; 10am-6pm; Beijing 24H Gear Factory Creative Park, see event listing.
Weekly Spring Specials @ Mosto
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In preparation for warmer days, Mosto has debuted weekly specials such as happy hour from Sunday to Thursday, featuring RMB65 sharing plates, RMB38 oysters and RMB40 glasses of their house wine, a steak and wine night on Tuesdays, ladies night on Wednesdays and even a special Sunday dinner deal on their roasted chicken.
Weekly; Mosto, see event listing.
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