Four Highlights for the Upcoming Week in Beijing (June 30 - July 6)

      This week, you can look forward to limited-edition burgers, an artistic discussion, a band from Uruguay, and a coffee festival!

      Eat – Dastaan's Desi Burger Week, Jun 30-Jul 6

      Savor rich Indian flavors with Dastaan's special Desi Burger Week at their Sanlitun location. This limited-time menu boasts four delicious options: the indulgent Murgh Makhni (butter chicken) Burger (RMB 53), the spicy Beef Chapli Burger (RMB 63), the Mumbai-style Vada Pav Potato Burger (RMB 42), and the zesty Indian Pickled Spiced Paneer Burger (RMB 53). These burgers feature juicy patties, homemade chutneys, and fragrant spices for a remarkable twist on traditional street food, available from Jun 30 to Jul 6.

      Dastaan Indian Restaurant 3/F, Sanlitun SOHO Bldg 5, 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工人体育场北路8号三里屯SOHO5号上场3层

      Hours: 11.30am-10pm

      Contact: 150 3015 2369; 137 1844 0102

      Learn – “Painting the Pure Mind” Talk by RASBJ, Jul 2

      On Wednesday (Jul 2), RASBJ will host “Painting the Pure Mind,” an in-person event at the Chongli Residence. Professor Michael Cavayero from Peking University will discuss how Chinese art and Buddhist traditions have influenced his painting practice. He will share his journey from an early interest in Chan painting to his ten years of training at the China Academy of Art. The event will also feature an introduction to the historic venue by host Nancy Yang.

      “Painting the Pure Mind” occurs on Jul 2 from 7pm to 8pm, with welcome drinks and canapés starting at 6:30pm at the Chongli Residence. Tickets are RMB 200 for RASBJ members and RMB 230 for non-members. Registration can be done by scanning the QR code below; the deadline is noon on Jun 30. More details about the event can be found here.

      Chongli Residence 崇礼住宅 63 Dongsi Liu Tiao, Dongcheng District 东城区东四六条63号

      Listen – Hagopián-Irigoyen-Arenas Tango Trio at DDC, Jul 3

      Join the soulful blend of tango, poetry, and River Plate music with Uruguay’s Hagopián-Irigoyen-Arenas Tango Trio at DDC on Jul 3. Since their formation in 2017, the trio – Álvaro Hagopián, Gonzalo Irigoyen, and José Arenas – has reinvented tango through piano, vocals, and spoken word, creating a distinctive repertoire that merges Uruguayan musical heritage with lyrical richness.

      The Hagopián-Irigoyen-Arenas Tango Trio will perform at DDC at 8:30pm on Jul 3. Admission is free, but a payment of RMB 100 is required, which can be exchanged for a food/drink voucher of the same amount at the venue. More information about the event is available here.

      Dusk Dawn Club 黄昏黎明俱乐部 B1/F, 39 Shenlu Jie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区神路街39号地下一层

      Sip – Langyuan Station Coffee Festival, Jul 4-6

      If you're passionate about coffee, make sure to visit Langyuan Station next weekend (Jul 4-6) for their second Coffee Festival! As home to 40 cafés, the festival will feature over 120 stalls, including 80 specialty coffee vendors and 40 food and drink vendors centered around coffee. Attendees can taste international flavors from 33 countries and regions, enjoy engaging activities such as latte art competitions and Yunnan coffee cuppings, and take part in the Coffee Walk Challenge – visit 25 participating cafés to receive a special gift. Live music will be available throughout the three-day event.

      The Langyuan Station Coffee Festival will happen at Langyuan Station from 11am to 8pm, Jul 4-6. Tickets are RMB 9.9 (free for children under 1.2m when accompanied by an adult) and can be purchased by scanning the QR code below. More details about the festival can be found here.

      Langyuan Station 郎园Station 53 Banjieta Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区半截塔路53号

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      Images: courtesy of the venues, Canva