Three Highlights for the Upcoming Week in Beijing (December 1-7)

      Beijing Art & Technology Week has begun in the 798 Art District, featuring a special guest bartending event at Beersmith and an immersive exhibition at The Factory.

      **Discover – Beijing Art & Technology Week at 798 Art District**

      The first-ever Beijing Art & Technology Week has commenced in the 798 Art District. Scheduled to run until December 7, the event unites over 100 artists, technologists, and industry leaders from across the globe. With the theme "Endless Life," it delves into the convergence of art, AI, and emerging technologies through more than 60 exhibitions, over 80 talks, and engaging installations. You can find more information here.

      **Sip – Special Guest Bartending Night at Beersmith**

      On Friday, December 5, from 8 PM to midnight, Beersmith will host a unique Vender Bar collaboration night featuring guest appearances by master mixologists Darren Lim and John Ng. Lim, co-founder of Taiwan-based bar Vender, known for its Singaporean and SEA-inspired cocktails, will offer three signature drinks: Kaya Toast, Curry, and Mango Sago. Ng, Director of Wine & Spirits at Tasting Kitchen (TK) Media Group, will present two limited edition Beijing-themed beer cocktails: Dry Winter Garden and Crimson Red. Each cocktail is priced at RMB 128, and Beersmith will provide a special Southeast Asia-inspired Snack Platter to pair with the drinks. More details can be found here.

      **Beersmith**: 1/F, Hotel Jen Beijing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District

      **Event hours**: 8 PM - midnight, Friday, December 5

      **Experience – “A Journey of Five Realms” Art and Culture Exhibition at The Factory**

      The “A Journey of Five Realms” exhibition will take place at The Factory starting at 3 PM on Saturday, December 6. This immersive experience reinvents the five realms through an art installation by Ella Hong, complemented by custom scents from Francesca Hanshing of Velveteen’s Secret Potions. The afternoon will feature guided introductions to the exhibition, a fashion show inspired by the five realms curated by Hanging Sense, and five unique themed cocktails crafted by The Factory. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is encouraged via the QR code on the poster above. Those who register before December 1 will receive a complimentary goodie bag upon arrival. More information can be found here.

      **The Factory**: 135 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District

      **Event hours**: 3 PM, Saturday, December 6

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      **Images**: Unsplash, courtesy of the organizers

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