Three Things for the Week Ahead in Beijing (Jun 2-8)

It might be the week after a holiday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a bit more fun. Catch the last day of Juicy Burger Fest, learn some kizomba, and see a bit of community art this week... 

Eat – Last Day of Juicy Burger Fest 

If you’ve not yet made it to Juicy Burger Fest – or if you’re heading back for round two or three, we don’t judge – then Mon, Jun 2, is the day to go! Expect a whole lot of burgers, entertainment and fun. Book your tickets today. Also, don’t forget that the second round of the Juicy Burger Cup is upon us, and you’ve got until noon on Tue, Jun 3, to make sure your favorite burger spot makes it to the next round. You can follow this link for more details. 

Juicy Burger Fest will be taking place at XidianJiYi Funstown from now until-Jun 2 from 11am to 9pm. Tickets are RMB 35 and you can purchase them by scanning the QR code in the poster above or on-site at the festival.

 XIDIANJIYI FunsTown西店记忆funstown 
18 Fangjiacun, Gaobeidian, Chaoyang District 
朝阳区高碑店乡方家村甲18号 

Dance – Hot Summer Kizomba at Bollywood Tales 

Get ready to dance all night at Bollywood Tales this Friday with a special Kizomba masterclass taught by William and Alena of W&A Dance Studio. The masterclass will be followed by the opportunity to test your new skills or just go all out on the dance floor with DJ Cici providing beats into the early hours. There’ll also be a special food menu on hand to keep you fueled throughout the evening. Check it out below. 

Hot Summer Kiomba is happening on Fri, Jun 6, from 9pm to 2am at Bollywood Tales. Tickets are RMB 128 pre-sale and RMB 148 at the door. Scan the QR code in the poster to book your spot. 

Bollywood Tales 宝莱坞故事印度餐厅 
1/F, 10, Bldg 2, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District 
朝阳区百子湾路32号院2号楼1层10号 
Hours: Daily, 11.30am-10pm 
Phone: 150 3015 2369, 185 1447 9711 

See – Voices of Light Art Exhibition at JinShang 

Head to JinShang·Yuan this Saturday for an exhibition of works by artists from Beijing and beyond. Expect works from expat and local artists that are both immersive and interactive, and get the chance to meet the artists while enjoying canapés and a drink. 

“Voices of Light Arts Exhibition” is happening on Sat, Jun 7, from 2pm to 6pm at JinShang·Yuan. Entry is RMB 88 per person. 

JinShang·Yuan 金尚源 
20 Xinyuanli Xili, Chaoyang District 
朝阳区新源里西20号 

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Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the venues/organizers