Three Highlights for the Upcoming Week in Beijing (April 28 - May 4)

      The May holiday is approaching, and there's a lot of excitement lined up this week in the 'Jing.

      **Listen – Easy Street at Modernista, Apr 30**

      If you're looking to kick off the May holiday with a festive vibe, make your way to Modernista on Wednesday (Apr 30) to catch Easy Street performing live. This pop-rock group consists of vocalist Steven McKinney (Stevie Mac), keyboardist and vocalist Taylor Hartwell, drummer and vocalist Taylor Kelly, bass guitarist Timothy Chen, and lead guitarist Barry Allen. They’ll be playing a variety of popular hits and catchy songs that are sure to get you moving. After their set, DJ Vincent Von Rock will take over to keep the energy high with some great beats. The show starts at 9:30 PM and is totally free! More details about the event can be found here.

      **Modernista**

      44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District

      东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

      **Explore – History of the Hutong Walking Tour, May 1**

      Beijing Postcards is hosting one of their History of the Hutong Walking Tours on Thursday (May 1) from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. On this guided tour, you’ll explore the 2,000-year legacy of these famous alleyways at ground level. The tour costs RMB 300 for adults and RMB 150 for children, and you can book your spot by scanning the QR code below. If you can’t attend on Thursday, they have three additional dates available in May.

      **Beijing Postcards**

      97 Yangmeizhu Jie, Xicheng District

      西城区杨梅竹斜街97号

      **Eat – the Beijinger's Taco Fest, May 3-4**

      We couldn’t discuss the upcoming week without mentioning our much-anticipated Taco Fest! Scheduled for May 3-4 at the National Tennis Center located near the west side of the Olympic Forest Park, this is one taco extravaganza you won’t want to miss! This year, we have over 25 vendors, featuring a special guest from Shanghai, La Coyota, along with fantastic entertainment and market stalls for added fun. So gather your friends and prepare to indulge in as many tacos as possible!

      Taco Fest will run at the National Tennis Center West Square on May 3-4 from 11 AM to 8 PM. Early bird tickets are priced at RMB 20, while tickets bought at the venue will be RMB 30. You can acquire tickets by scanning the QR code on the poster above.

      **National Tennis Center**

      国家网球中心 (Near the west gate of Olympic Forest Park)

      2 Lincui Lu, Chaoyang District

      朝阳区林萃路2号(奥林匹克森林公园西门附近)

      **READ:** Taco Fest's Tasty Lineup, Featuring a Special Guest from Shanghai

      Images: Courtesy of the venues