Apr 24: Sanlitun Mondays
WeiLaugh Comedy Club brings the LOLs to Sanlitun with its new open mic Mondays at Groovy Schiller’s. Buy one get one drink specials plus performers get a free drink.
Mondays, 8.30pm; free; Groovy Schiller’s, 50m west of Sanlitun police station, 50m north of Yashow Market, Chaoyang 朝阳区 三里屯派出所往西50米雅秀服装市场往北50米 (6413 1587)
Apr 24-29: Break With Convention
Liu Di is an award-winning photographer and artist from Shanxi province. His first solo exhibition in Beijing will debut two new 3D animation videos alongside recent photo works. The artist’s 3D digital video work focuses on his favorite themes; namely, the conflicting relationship between nature and human society. Liu’s images are striking and surreal, with a particular focus on abnormal growth. This idea typically underlies the artist’s work, and is seen as an inevitable by-product of a hyper-fast economy fueled by widespread urbanization. Both weirdly cute and disturbing, Liu’s imagery depicts animals and humans floating in unreal realms, plunked down amidst familiar urban landscapes and monumental buildings.
Through Sat Apr 29; Pekin Fine Arts Beijing.
Apr 25: The King and I
An homage of sorts to La La Land, this April Pop-Up Beijing’s Classic Movie Tuesdays is bringing movie musicals from the past that were nominated for Best Picture, but lost out. Our pick is The King and I, a classic tale about a widow who accepts a job as a live-in governess for the King of Siam’s children. Fun fact: The King and I was (and remains) banned in Thailand, due to its representation of King Mongkut of Siam.
Tue Apr 25, 7.30pm; free; Pop-Up Beijing, see event listing.
Apr 29: Rumble in the Jungle
Head to Rumble in the Jungle for all your craft and thriftstore needs. The monthly hutong market is chock-full of fantastic stalls including jewelry, baked goods, clothes and household items, as well as local entrepreneurs. The bustling market is super popular so make sure you leave plenty of time to look for those killer deals or alternatively get rid of any clothes and home items you don’t need – the organizers collect donations for charity every month, with past charities including Roundabout and the Queennak Foundation.
Sat Apr 29, 2-8pm; free entry (RMB125 stall cost); Hot Cat Club, see event listing. (For more info add helenisawinner on WeChat).
Apr 29-May 2: Art Beijing
Art Beijing is back for the 12th year. Bringing together hundreds of exhibitors from countries all around the world, Art Beijing is a bona fide feast for the eyes. As in the past, this year’s Art Beijing is divided into four parts: contemporary art, classic art, design gallery and public art. What does that mean exactly? Let us break it down: The classic section presents artworks and objects spanning from the Italian Renaissance to 20th century pop art, while the contemporary section is based around a theme (yet TBA). The design area explores the intersection of art, design and life. Meanwhile the art park is all about urban art and environmental protection. The exhibition area spans over 25,000sqm so lest you tire of the walking and art admiring, take a break and enjoy some of the delicious food and drink on offer.
Sat Apr 29-Tue May 2; RMB100; National Agriculture Exhibition Center (www.artbeijing.net)
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