Three Highlights for the Upcoming Week in Beijing (April 20-26)

      This week in Beijing, there is an open mic night at Timekeepers, a block party at Slider Nation, and the last opportunity to participate in Restaurant Week Spring 2026.

      **Perform – Open Mic Night at Timekeepers**

      Tomorrow (April 20), Timekeepers will host its weekly Open Mic Night starting at 9 PM. It promises to be an enjoyable evening filled with music, open to everyone, whether you're interested in performing or simply want to enjoy the local talent. They provide instruments for performers, but you're also welcome to bring your own. All performers will receive two complimentary drinks. Additionally, their standard happy hour will be available from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring discounts of RMB 10 on draft and mixed drinks, along with the Draft Beer Monday deal where Five Star Draft is RMB 20 throughout the night.

      Timekeepers' Open Mic Night takes place tomorrow, April 20, starting at 9 PM. Entry is free.

      Location: Timekeepers, 40 Zhonglouwan Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing.

      **Celebrate – Slider Nation Pinnacle Plaza Block Party**

      Next Saturday (April 25), Slider Nation will host its annual Block Party at the Pinnacle Plaza location to celebrate the opening of their terrace. The event runs from 3 PM until late and features activities for the entire family, including a Kids' Corner with outdoor games, a Mom's Corner offering free massages with a food order and RMB 20 bubbly, and a Dad's Corner serving ice-cold beer for RMB 25. The full Slider Nation menu will be available, along with Frozen Margaritas, kid-friendly slushies, and a DIY Hotdog Bar.

      The Slider Nation Block Party will occur at the Pinnacle Plaza location on Saturday, April 25, from 3 PM until late. Entry is free.

      Location: Slider Nation, Pinnacle Plaza, 1/F, 2 Xinyuan 1 Lu, Shunyi District, Beijing.

      **Eat – Last Chance to Enjoy Restaurant Week Spring 2026**

      It's the final week of Restaurant Week Spring 2026, concluding on April 26. This gives you one last opportunity to take advantage of discounted set menus at one of the 175 participating restaurants. There are four price categories available:

      - Elite: Price set by restaurants

      - Category A: RMB 148 for lunch, RMB 298 for dinner

      - Category B: RMB 118 for lunch, RMB 198 for dinner

      - Category C: RMB 78 for lunch, RMB 118 for dinner

      To see all participating restaurants in Restaurant Week Spring 2026 and to make a reservation, please visit the official website (https://restaurantweek.diningcity.cn/lang/en/cities/beijing/restaurants), download the Dining City APP, or use the Dining City WeChat mini program by scanning the QR code below. For personal recommendations and more details, you can click here.

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      Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the venues.