Three Highlights for the Upcoming Week in Beijing (Oct 27-Nov 2)

      This week brings a tap takeover from a Wuhan brewery, a TEDx speaker series, and of course, Halloween festivities...

      Celebrate – Halloween Events

      The spookiest season of the year is upon Beijing, filled with exciting events and offers to get you in the Halloween spirit. Take a look at our list of events here and here, and remember to grab a costume before Friday!

      Experience – TEDx Beixinqiao Ideas in Motion

      TEDx Beixinqiao introduces “Ideas in Motion – A Night of Voices and Vision” at Modernista. This special community gathering is limited to 100 guests and promises an evening full of creativity, connections, and bold expression tomorrow (Oct 27). Come for inspiring speakers, ARRI giveaways, and a signature drink.

      The Ideas in Motion event is set for Mon, Oct 27, at 7pm at Modernista. Early bird tickets are priced at RMB 100, with door tickets available for RMB 120 (including one drink). Scan the QR code in the poster above to buy your ticket.

      Location: Modernista, 44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing

      Hours: Daily, 6pm-late

      Contact: 136 9142 5744

      Drink – Derive Brewery Tap Takeover at Slowboat

      Slowboat’s HIGH FIVE Tap Takeover series returns for its eighth installment, featuring five limited-edition beers from Derive Brewery in Wuhan, known for its classic and modern brews that emphasize clean, innovative brewing techniques. The takeover begins on Thursday (Oct 30), with all guest beers available for RMB 10 throughout the day. Additionally, Slowboat will debut their collaborative brew, Post-West Coast Monkey Fist DDH Double IPA, at this event, making it a tap takeover you won't want to miss!

      The HIGH FIVE Tap Takeover featuring Derive Brewery starts on Thu, Oct 30, at 11am. Admission is free.

      Location: Slowboat Shichahai Taproom, Bldg 2, Inside Hehuashichang Business Street, 51 Di’anmen Dajie, Beijing

      Hours: Sun-Mon, 11am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 11am-2am

      Contact: 130 5140 5508

      READ: Part Two: More Halloween Events in the Capital

      Images: Unsplash, provided by the venues/organizers.