5 Things to Do in Beijing This Week

Aug 27-30: 'Kinky Boots' Musical

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The Tony-award-winning musical Kinky Boots will take you on a ride – from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in England to the fashion capital of Milan. There’ll be over-the-top costumes, fabulous performances and plenty of heart. This is the “hottest musical on Broadway,” (New York Times) after all. Extravagance aside, the musical is ultimately about friendship and determination.  

Mon Aug 27-Thu Aug 30, times vary; RMB100-1,080; Tianqiao Performing Arts Centre, see event listing. Buy tickets here.

Aug 30: 'Wayside' Exhibition

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Stop by Zarah to check out a collection of city scenes by photographer Sam Kay. The photo series is titled 'Wayside' and is all about capturing moments around Beijing at a time of changes for the city.

Thur Aug 30-Wed Oct 24, 7pm; free entry; Zarah, see event listing.

Aug 31: Mouse on the Keys

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With two keyboards and a drum set, Japanese instrumental band Mouse on the Keys fall somewhere between jazz, postrock and techno. Catch their show at Yugong Yishan at the end of the month.

Fri Aug 31, 9pm; RMB150 (advance), RMB180 (door); Yugong Yishan, see event listing.

Sep 1 & 2: Brewer's Brunch @ Jing-A

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Jing-A's three-course Brewer's Brunch is back! The set menu starts at RMB108, featuring a shared starter board, your choice of a main and a dessert. Of course, it's not brunch without booze – choose from 23 craft brews on tap or tasty brunch cocktails like the Beer Belly-ni or the Beergarita.

Sat Sep 1 & Sun Sep 2, 11am-2.30pm; RMB108; Jing-A Brewpub, see event listing.

Sep 3: Pop-Up Office Yoga

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Free, fast, no pre-booking required and no need to BYOM (bring your own mat): this might be just the yoga session your tight Monday schedule needs. Join instructor Yiyang at Zarah for a 20-minute reinvigorating break – your neck will thank you later. 

Mon Sep 3, 3-3.20pm; Zarah, see event listing.

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