5 Things to Do in Beijing This Week

Feb 6: Beijing Ducks vs Xinjiang Flying Tigers

Ever wanted to check a Ducks basketball game off your Beijing bucket list? Now is your last chance to catch a game at LeSports Center before the Chinese Basetball Association (CBA) playoffs start, with just one home game remaining in the Beijing Ducks' regular season. Buy tickets here.

Sun Feb 4, 7.35pm; RMB60-1,200. LeSports Center (formerly Wukesong Arena), see event listing.

Feb 8: Storytelling Thursdays 

Itching to get something off your chest? Got a really funny story to share? 4corners’ Storytelling Thursdays are made for you. Regale viewers with your stories, poems and ramblings and receive a free drink. Or, conversely, if you’re looking for a laugh or good performance, this one’s for you, too. The theme changes weekly. 

Thursdays, 9.30-11.30pm; free; 4corners.

Feb 9-10: The Nutcracker   

The Guangzhou Ballet breathes life into timeless classic The Nutcracker with a two-day performance at NCPA. Since its premiere in Saint Petersburg in 1892, the two-act ballet has charmed audiences worldwide with its grand music, including Tchaikovsky’s famous score, and charming choreography. 

Fri Feb 9-Sat Feb 10; 7.30pm; RMB100-1392; NCPA, see event listing (tickets via http://en.damai.cn).

Feb 10: Turner Sparks   

Comedian Turner Sparks brings the lolz to Beijing this month, thanks to Comedy Club China. The NYC-based joker used to be a mainstay at Shanghai’s Kung Fu Komedy club and is a multiple finalist in the Hong Kong International Comedy Competition. Sparks’ booking, CCC’s first show at The Great Outdoors.

Sat Feb 10, 8pm; RMB100 (includes a free drink) ; The Great Outdoors, see event listing. 

Feb 10: Hand-Pulled Noodles and Dumplings  

We know you love eating noodles and dumplings but we bet you a dozen jiaozi that you don’t know how to make ‘em. Discover how to do just that at China Culture Center’s cooking class, where you will learn how to pull thin noodles and prepare dumpling skins and fillings. 

Sat Feb 10, 4-6.30pm; RMB250; China Culture Center, see event listing. 

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