Red Dress Charity Run Attracts Online Controversy as Animosity Towards Expats...
It was supposed to be a lighthearted event for a good cause, but the annual Red Dress Charity Run has ended up as a focus of criticism by Chinese netizens.Saturday's run took place at Dawang Lu Station...
View ArticleTV Tuesday: Introducing China's Worst Show, 'Midnight Food Store'
Welcome to TV Tuesday, a column devoted to following the newest and most notable Chinese mainland television shows.Following the mainland China success of Hollywood flops like The Mummy and the latest...
View ArticleThe Story of One Beijing Expat's Successful Shaolin Kung Fu Odyssey
When most foreigners think about kung fu, the last thing to likely cross their minds would be a petite, glamorous redhead from Azerbaijan.And yet Nigula Babayeva – an undeniably badass wushu devotee...
View ArticleChina's Dancing Grannies Are Driving a Tech Boom
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode.In China, they rule the streets. Dancing grannies can be seen in parks and plazas across the country, waving their hands to the blaring...
View ArticleEAT: Pizza Saporita Open at Chaoyang Park, Eat in Support of the LGBT Center,...
Pizza Saporita, previously Pizza+, has now officially completed its rebranding, opening their Chaoyang Park store, adding more seating to both the inside and outside areas, and of course continuing to...
View Article8 Great Brewpubs to Pair Your Craft Beer With Burgers
The 2017 Beijinger Burger Cup may be officially over, with Q Mex being crowned for its delicious new chorizo burger (packed with a double-grilled beef chorizo patty, a grilled bun, fiery jalapeños,...
View ArticleHotshot London Bartender Marian Beke to Guest at Atmosphere, Jun 27-Jul 1
Having only been open a short two years, Marian Beke's The Gibson bar has already shaken up London's vibrant nightlife scene, becoming a hotly popular venue that snagged the sixth spot on Drinks...
View ArticleToys R Bust: Tianyi Market to Permanently Close This September
Months of open speculation are finally at an end: Tianyi Market will permanently shut its doors after 25 years of operating in Beijing's Fuchengmen area.One thousand five hundred merchants have until...
View ArticleThis Week in Health and Fitness: Non-Studio Yoga Options
This Week in Health and Fitness brings you weekly updates on fitness events, health and wellness news, and healthy eating from around Beijing.Beijing is home to a wide variety of yoga studios, from...
View ArticleMandarin Month: BITC Students Share How Their School’s Caring Staff Makes All...
BITCIn the lead up to our Mandarin Month mixer on June 24, where you'll be able to meet with Beijing's best Mandarin schools, we'll be dishing out some language-learning advice on a daily basis. Read...
View ArticleHigh Town Brewpub Expands Menu With Kiwi Steak, Introduces Salsa and DJ Nights
With the benchmark of what makes a good brewpub continuously on the rise, Nali Patio's High Town is continuously pushing itself to stand out against the pack. Not satisfied with the six different...
View ArticleBeijing Organizes Memorial for Construction Worker Who Brought Found Treasure...
On May 30, the 54-year-old He Gang was one of six people who passed away during an engineering accident on a construction site for the Shijiazhaung-Jinan railway. The Palace Museum of Beijing's...
View ArticleFête de la Musique's World Music Day Returns to Invade Over 20 of Beijing's...
Fête de la Musique returns once again, invading the livehouses across Beijing for just one evening – Wednesday, June 21 – to celebrate World Music Day. Launched in France in 1982, the annual festival...
View ArticleFlood Warnings for Beijing as Worst Storm in 6 Years to Arrive Thursday (June...
Municipal authorities are warning residents to be wary of flooding as a severe convection thunderstorm is expected to strike Beijing on Thursday.A severe thunderstorm forecast for Thursday will last...
View ArticleDrinking Buddies Monthly Beer Club Delivers Selected Imported Craft Beers...
Being a craft beer addict is both a blessing and a curse; the industry is absolutely burgeoning, including in China, and there are a bazillion breweries in the world to now explore and get lost in....
View ArticleSayonara: Okra 1949 Announces Its Closure July 1; Okra Hong Kong to Continue
We are saddened to hear news from Okra 1949 that they are set to close their venue in Sanlitun's Hidden City.The restaurant, which has been a standout option for Japanese fare in the city for over four...
View ArticleBeijing Dog Poisoning Allegations Fall on Deaf Ears as Pet Owners Accused of...
A Beijing resident hoping to warn the public about a rash of dog poisonings has instead sparked a furor from Chinese netizens who accuse negligent pet owners of ruining neighborhoods by not picking up...
View ArticleThe 8 Best Things to Do on a Rainy Beijing Day
It rarely rains in Beijing, but when it rains, it pours. Some people prefer to spend rainy days in the comfort of their home, but your option is not just limited to being cooped up all day. In this...
View ArticleBe Transported to an Enchanted World by 1927’s and Komische Oper Berlin’s...
Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts CenterBe prepared to experience Mozart’s fairytale opera The Magic Flute (Chinese) as you have never seen it before. British theater group 1927 and Barrie Kosky,...
View ArticleTrue North Strong Party! Partake in 150th Canada Day Fair at CISB, Jun 25
The Great White North is celebrating a century and a half as a nation, and the Canadian International School in Liangmaqiao is marking the occasion with an all-day bash that features Atlantic lobster,...
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