Three Key Highlights for the Upcoming Week in Beijing (June 16-22)

      Mockumentaries, spicy delights, and more for the upcoming week...

      **Eat – the Beijinger’s 2025 Hot & Spicy Fest**

      The Hot & Spicy Fest is back to bring the heat to the CBD from June 20 to 22! Over 40 vendors will take you on an exciting spicy adventure featuring more than 100 dishes. From Sichuan peppercorns to Mexican chipotle, there will be an abundance of exciting flavors to keep things steamy. Do you think you can handle some of the hottest chili peppers around without blinking? Register for the 2025 Chili Pepper Eating Contest!

      The 2025 Hot & Spicy Fest will take place from Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22, from 4 PM to 9 PM on Friday and 11 AM to 9 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Early bird tickets are priced at RMB 25-35 and RMB 100 for VIP, while tickets at the door will be RMB 35. Click here for more details on ticket options or scan the QR code in the poster to buy.

      **FFC South Square**

      北京财富金融中心(FFC)南广场 5 Sanhuan Zhonglu, Hujialou Jiedao, Chaoyang District

      朝阳区呼家楼街道东三环中路 5 号

      **Give – Beijing United Family Intl. Blood Drive**

      In recognition of the World Health Organization’s World Blood Donor Day on June 14, Beijing United Family Healthcare is partnering with the Beijing Red Cross to host a blood drive open to expats and local residents on June 19. Everyone who participates will receive a complimentary gift!

      Beijing United Family Healthcare’s International Blood Drive will take place on Thursday, June 19, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Beijing United Family Dongcheng Hospital. Register by scanning the QR code in the poster.

      **Beijing United Family Dongcheng Hospital**

      北京和睦家东城医院

      46 Xizongbu Hutong, Dongcheng District

      东城区西总部胡同 46 号

      **See – La Bachata de Biónico at JinShang Yuan**

      Explore a "raw vision of love in a hostile Caribbean city" with La Bachata de Biónico, an award-winning mockumentary that highlights the vibrancy of life and love through wild humor, stunning visuals, and the tragic realities of addiction. Presented by JinShang Yuan and the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in China, there will be a Q&A with director Yoel Morales and co-editor Patricia Pepin after the screening.

      La Bachata de Biónico will be shown on Friday, June 20, at JinShang Garden Theater. Doors open at 6 PM, the film begins at 6:30 PM, and the panel discussion starts at 8:15 PM. You can RSVP by scanning the QR code in the poster.

      **JinShang Yuan**

      金尚源

      20 Xinyuanli Xili, Chaoyang District

      朝阳区新源里西 20 号

      **READ: Register for the 2025 Chili Pepper Eating Contest Now!**

      Images: Uni You, courtesy of the venues/organizers

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