Three Highlights for the Upcoming Week in Beijing (Feb 17-23)

      A new year gin tasting, historical online discussions from the Royal Asiatic Society, and samba music at DDC are on the agenda this week...

      Drink – New Year Gin Tasting, Feb 18

      Join BritCham for a unique New Year gin tasting at the stylish venue shifter near Wangfujing. After a welcome drink at the bar, participants will sample a range of small-batch gins from the UK and China, accompanied by snacks from La Maison Lyonnaise. Tickets are priced at RMB 200 for members and RMB 350 for non-members. You can register by scanning the QR code above or click here for more details.

      Location: shifter88, Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District 东城区金宝街88号

      Learn – Online Talk: Liang Sicheng: Guardian of China’s Architectural History, Feb 19

      Join the Royal Asiatic Society Beijing (RASBJ) for an online discussion with author Mark O’Neill about his latest book on Chinese architect Liang Sicheng, who dedicated himself to the research and preservation of ancient Chinese architecture. Tickets are RMB 50 for RAS members and RMB 100 for non-members. Reserve your spot by noon on Feb 17 by scanning the QR code below.

      Listen – Brazilian Carnival Night @ DDC, Feb 22

      Visit DDC this Saturday to enjoy the vibrant rhythms of samba from Quebra Cavaco, a Brazilian band with a rich musical background. They will perform alongside four other samba and Brazilian music groups, with DJ NETO spinning tracks for the afterparty. Brazil’s famous caipirinha will be available, so make sure to grab a drink and celebrate Brazil for the evening. Early bird tickets are RMB 88, or RMB 108 per person at the door (RMB 158 for a pair). Click here to learn more and buy tickets.

      Location: DDC B1/F, 39 Shenlu Jie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区神路街39号地下一层

      READ: Day & Night Around Beiluoguxiang

      Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the organizers

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