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Punk and Hearty Noodles at Maizidian's Qimianting
Punk's not dead – it just retired, moved to Chaoyang, and started making Japanese food. At least that's certainly the case at Qimianting, which opened just over a month ago on Maizidian’s Ichiban...
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Events Watch: Beijing's Best Weekday Events That Won't Leave You Hungover,...
Our Events Watch series aims to highlight events that aren't focused on alcohol and drinking, but instead take a more educational or productive approach. Events include comedy, talks, networking...
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Bad Santa: SantaCon 2016 Back in Town on Dec 10
One of the most boozy Christmas events of the year is back for the 22nd time this December 10: SantaCon!SantaCon is the global non-denominational, non-religious and totally non-sensical celebration of...
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Mandarin Monday: How to Speak Qing Dynasty Chinglish
If you think Chinglish sounds funny now, you should've heard it back in the Qing dynasty.Just imagine going to a market and having one of that bygone era's port city merchants shouting "yǐshí yǐtuō...
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Beijing's Air is Filthier Than Your Crotch, But Don't Panic Just Yet
As if we didn't already have enough to worry about when it comes Beijing's air, scientists have now discovered DNA that can lead to bacteria becoming antibiotic resistant swishing about in that filthy...
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Local Favorites to Croon Xmas Classics for Charity this Sunday (Dec 4) at...
Get ready to ring in the holiday season with some of Beijing's bands.Popular local expat troops like the jazzy big band Stevie Mac and The Mac Daddies, The Hunters, The Game Gurus, and Jing Sing are...
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EAT: Gail's Caribbean Cuisine at Hatchery, 3rd Sake Manzo and Tribe Opening...
As always, we're happy to report plenty of happenings. Starting today (Nov 29), Gail Ramroop's Gail's Caribbean will be putting up shop with Buena Onda in the Hatchery's new Dongsi location. This...
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‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Gets China Release
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at China Film Insider.Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (侠盗一号：星球大战外传), the first film in a new direction for the Star Wars universe, has secured cinematic...
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Help Stop the Spread of HIV and AIDS in China by Weaving Your Own Red Ribbon...
Weave red ribbons for World AIDS Day on November 30 at Pop-Up Beijing, and help change lives of women and children at risk in southwest China.Every mao collected on this day will go directly to the...
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Season's Greetings: Beijing's 2016 Christmas Bazaar Guide
[Updated Nov 29, 2pm]The holidays are upon us again and before you grab that journal to jot down your New Year resolutions, you need to get your loved ones gifts. Thinking of gifts is usually stressful...
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Street Eats: Gross Whipped Cream Topped Beer (and Decent Pancakes) at Tiger...
Opening in August, and located in Shuangjing, Tiger Pancake House is the first American-style pancake restaurant in Beijing. It's a bright, two-story venue with a modern and relaxing décor, and...
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A Closer Look at the Bar & Club Awards: Best Beijing Happy Hours
With the "A Closer Look" series, we raise our glasses in recognition of the Beijinger 2016 Bar & Club Award winners, before giving a toast (in text form, of course) about why they were selected by...
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Certified Beer Mania at 2016's Beertopia Hong Kong
Last weekend I was lucky enough to attend the fifth annual Beertopia in Hong Kong, a massive event which drew over 13,000 attendees in 2015. Taking place at Central Harbourfront on November 18-19 this...
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A Chat With Zhuang Yating, Co-Founder of New 5Lmeet Coworking Space
5Lmeet is a new coworking space located just northeast of Zhangzizhong Lu subway station, and is packed with several shops, including a café and bakery, MissC Boutique; a gym, Community Sports;...
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Happy Hip-Hop Holidays! Beloved Rapper Talib Kweli to Perform at Blue Note,...
Beijing hip-hop diehards have surely long counted "Respiration," among their anthems as they wheezed their way through the capital's smoggy days. Now, those fans will be waiting with baited breath to...
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6 Hollywood Films Coming to Beijing Screens in December
December is shaping up to be one of the most crowded months for cinema in China – perhaps ever. There are some 43 movies coming out in the month alone including some extra foreign films the authorities...
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L’epasar: A Kaleidoscope of Italian Family Food, Hainanese Chicken Rice, and...
Located on the first basement level of the Topwin Center, L’epasar soft opened in late July. It is hard to clarify this place as a restaurant or even as the "fusion cuisine" that their Chinese name...
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Upcoming Beijing LGBT Events: Disco Drag Extravaganza, Drag Bingo, Piano Solo...
Not sure what to do now that it is too cold to go outside? Let us help you have a gay old time (so to speak).On Saturday, December 10, get to Migas for their Christmas Drag Ball Extravaganza. Join...
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Weekend in Nightlife: Daedelus, Blasterjaxx, Alan Walker, Sven von Thülen,...
December is almost here, which means it's finally appropriate to play Christmas music (screw you 7-Eleven!). It also means that there's only one more month to do something you'll regret before you...
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Stylish Bar Botany Revamps Menu With More Surprising Cocktails
After opening its doors half a year ago, beloved cocktail bar Botany has revamped its menu for the cold weather, introducing two warm cocktails and a few other specials. Regulars needn't worry,...
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