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

      Next week presents a chance to unleash your creativity while enjoying food, original music, and a new collaborative beer.

      **Create – Paint & Feast! Khinkali & Canvas, Mar 17**

      Join artist Annette Golden for a distinctive culinary and artistic experience at the Khinkali & Canvas workshop tomorrow (Mar 17) from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Georgia’s Feast! Revel in the rich tastes of Georgian cuisine and express your creativity by painting your own artwork while savoring delicious khinkali. No previous artistic skills are required – just bring your enthusiasm for art and food! This exceptional event allows you to sip, snack, and paint in the lively ambiance of Georgia, right next to the grand mural Annette created for the restaurant. The workshop costs RMB 199, and for an extra RMB 158, you can enjoy unlimited Georgian wine. To register, scan the QR code on the poster above.

      *Georgia’s Feast, 9 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District*

      **Listen – Modernista's Songwriter Series: AquaCold, Mar 18**

      This Tuesday (Mar 18), Modernista's Songwriter Series will spotlight AquaCold, a vibrant duo featuring Qiu Muye on vocals and Mei Huanbai on guitar. They blend indie pop, rock, trip-hop, folk, and electronic influences into a distinct and engaging sound. Their music, compared to "cold water," is crisp and fluid, balancing bright melodies with profound, powerful undertones for a nuanced yet impactful expression. Expect an evening of fresh, dynamic, and original tunes that provide a smooth yet intense auditory journey, highlighting their innovative genre fusion.

      *Modernista, 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District*

      **Drink – Silky Way: A New Collab Beer From Jing-A**

      Last October, Italian craft brewery Vetra hosted a Tap Takeover at Jing-A's Xingfucun location, and they have collaborated once more to introduce an exciting new beer, building on their successful partnership from last year’s Silky Way. Drawing inspiration from Italy’s post-dinner drink sambuca and pomegranate juice commonly found on the streets of Beijing, this enhanced version of Silky Way fuses star anise, coffee beans, and pomegranate into a stout base. The outcome is a complex yet well-balanced brew with flavors of licorice, mocha, and pomegranate. This beer officially launched last Friday (Mar 14) and is available at all Jing-A locations.

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      *Images: Canva, courtesy of the venues*