Dec 13: The King of Peking
Forget box office cinema, head down to The Hutong instead for a special film screening of King of Peking. Featured at the Tribeca 2017 Film Festival, the comedic drama is set in 90s Beijing and follows a former film projectionist who, along with his son, starts a pirate movie company. The film examines themes of morality and father-son relationships. Try not to feel nostalgic at the cool 90s visuals and the ‘good old days’ of Beijing setting. The screening will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A session with director Sam Voutas and producer Melanie Ansley. An Australian native, Voutas was raised in Beijing in the 80s and 90s.
Wed Dec 13, 7-9.30pm; RMB50 (RMB40 for The Hutong members); The Hutong, see event listing.
Dec 13: Ladies Night @ InfraRouge
InfraRouge is mixing things up with their weekly girl's night out. Grab your besties and head over to the InfraRouge salon for complimentary free flow cocktails and beauty salon service for ladies from 8.30pm to 10.30pm.
Every Wed, 8.30-10.30pm; InfraRouge.
Dec 15-23: Kooza: Cirque du Soleil
If you haven’t been to Cirque du Soleil before, you haven’t lived. Seriously, though, the show’s acrobatic performers’ death-defying stunts and beautiful costumes are wonderful. And Kooza ain’t clowning around (despite the main characters being, well, clowns), as it explores themes of power, identity and fear. Follow protagonist ‘The Innocent’ as he encounters surreal characters in a bizarre world.
Fri Dec 15-Sat Dec 23, Fri Dec 29-Sun Feb 11; RMB280-1,980; Chaoyang Park, see event listing. (Tickets via www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza)
Dec 16-17: Farm to Neighbors Christmas Market
As always, Farm to Neighbors’ Christmas Market will be held twice this month: Dec 16-17 and on Christmas weekend (Dec 23-24) – just in time for some very last-minute holiday shopping. Expect 50 great vendors as well as all the regular local producers you've come to know and love from the Farm to Neighbors farmers’ market. Not only can you shop till you drop but you can even make your own gifts at special workshops.
Dec 16-17 & 23-24, 12pm. The Grand Summit, see event listing. For more information, please contact: 18600116714.
Dec16-17: La Granja Farmers Brunch
Migas has debuted a new tummy- and heart-warming brunch just in time for winter. Inspired by farming villages in Spain, La Granja Farmers Brunch will be serving rustic Spanish breakfast dishes with a creative twist. Enjoy your huevos and wine – this is one meal that ought to last a long time.
Weekends, 11.30am-2.30pm; Migas Sanlitun.
Dec 17: Christmas Barbecue at the Great Wall
Beijing Experience is holding an exclusive BBQ at the foot of the Badaling Old Great Wall, just before Christmas. Visit an old section of the wall, enjoy live music and chow down on Casti Uruguayan beef, craft sausages, imported and local beers, mulled wine, and dessert by Hutong’er Pie. The venue is a private indoor room, though participants can also go hiking. Price includes transportation, meals and drinks and entrance to Badaling Old Great Wall. Book before Dec 14.
Sun Dec 17, 8.30am meetib; RMB499 (adults), RMB399 (kids); Badaling Old Great Wall (for more info and booking, add WeChat ID: 130 7113 9166)
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