Three Key Events for the Upcoming Week in Beijing (Feb 24 - Mar 2)

      The final week of February promises laughter (or a chance for you to bring joy to others), book fairs, and delightful beverages.

      Performance – Paddy’s Open Mic, Feb 26

      If you're eager to showcase your hidden comedic talents, Paddy’s Open Mic could be the perfect venue for you! Taking place every Tuesday evening from 8 PM to 9:30 PM at Paddy O’Shea’s, participants can present their material and experiment with new jokes.

      Paddy O’Shea’s Irish Pub

      28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District

      Contact: 010 6415 6389

      Shopping – Roundabout Book Fair at BSB Shunyi, Mar 1

      This Saturday (Mar 1), Roundabout is hosting a book fair at BSB Shunyi, offering visitors a chance to discover new books for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. Expect a variety of second-hand books, including children’s tales, nonfiction, and more, available in multiple languages.

      BSB Shunyi

      South Yard, 9 Anhua Lu, Shunyi District

      Contact: 010 8047 3588

      Drinks – Su – Flower Whisper

      Su – Flower Whisper (RMB 158, as shown) is part of the new menu at MO Bar, which showcases the diverse regional cuisines of China. Inspired by Jiangnan and the fresh flavors of Su cuisine, this drink blends tequila and aromatized wine with guava, apple, peach, and shiso leaves, resulting in a fruity, sweet, and sophisticated taste.

      MO Bar

      5/F, Inside Mandarin Oriental Beijing, 269 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District

      Hours: Mon-Tue & Sun, 4 PM - midnight; Wed-Sat, 4 PM - 1 AM

      Contact: 010 8509 8850

      READ: Beijing Cocktail Bars: Wangfujing Watering Holes

      Images: Unsplash, Uni You, courtesy of the venues