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Beijing Burger Festival, Jun 22-23

Beijing’s juiciest weekend is back! This year’s festival will be bigger and better than ever, with 15,000 burger fiends scouring 50 booths for the best burgers, booze, and bites as well as two full days of music, entertainment, competitions, as well as the launch of the first ever Best Buns Contest, where contestants will battle it out with nothing else but their brawn and chiseled buns. It will also be the most vegan and vegetarian-friendly festival yet so that you can come and gorge on burgers no matter your dietary persuasion. On top of those veggie options, there’ll be at least 10 new burger vendors that have never attended before. And the children’s area offers games and fun for families. All ages. RMB 20 advance, RMB 60 on the day. 11am-8pm. 2 Nanzhugan Hutong, Chaoyangmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. www.thebeijinger.com/events/2019/may/beijing-burger-festival-2019. 东城区朝阳门内大街南竹杆胡同2号

The Brickyard: Readings in The Garden, Jun 23

If you’re looking for something different to do on a Sunday afternoon, then the Brickyard’s “Readings in the Garden” is the event for you. Amid the peaceful setting of the Brickyard Inn and Retreat Center by the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, listen to some of Beijing’s finest writers, as they share poetry, fiction, and conversation.

All ages. Free. 1.30-4.30pm. The Brickyard Inn and Retreat Center at Mutianyu Great Wall 瓦厂 – 100m South of Yingbeigou Cun, Huairou District (6162 6506) 怀柔区怀柔区营北沟村南100米 

Beijing Women’s Network Spotlight Dinner, Jun 17

Irene Hong first came to Beijing from the US as a mechanical engineer, and over the course of two decades found herself leading one of China’s leading healthcare banking industry groups. How did she make the transition from being an engineer into banking? How did she manage difficult choices during challenging personal times and male-dominated industries? How does she balance being a single mom to two kids and a big job? Come have dinner with Irene and hear her China story.

Romeo et Juliette, Jun 9 to Jun 23

This musical version of Shakespeare’s classic tale of love and loss is brought to life in French. Audiences have raved about the beautiful score, luxurious set design, and powerful performances. All ages. RMB 180-480 (buy tickets here). 2.30pm, or 7.30pm. Century Theater.

The Wizard of Oz, Jun 13 to 30

“We’re off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz…” And you could be too, if you get down to the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center later this month. This is a revived and refreshed version of the stage musical, sure to delight all who love the classic film, and youngsters who are new to the story. Performed in English with Chinese subtitles. All ages. RMB 280-1080. 7.30pm, Sat-Sun 2.30pm matinee. Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. Bldg 9, Tianqiao South Street, Xicheng District. (400-635-3355) www.247tickets.com/t/broadway-classic-musical-the-wizard-of-oz. 西城区天桥南大街9号楼.

Shape Up for Charity, Jun 22

Beijing Women’s Network Healthy Living Series is partnering with Superlife Gym for the first ever Shape Up For Charity event, featuring Sculpt Yoga & Meditation.

Women only. RMB 55 for yoga, RMB 85 for full event. 10.15am-1pm. Superlife Gym – No 50, Workers’ Stadium, West Road, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路50号

National Geographic: A New Age of Exploration 2.0, until Jun 23
All ages. This is the final week of this exhibition, which showcases classic images of China and includes a new display called “China Memory”, which allows visitors to rediscover the grand beauty and cultural heritage of Chinese rivers and mountains, from the perspective of award-winning international photographers. RMB 70-100. 9am- 5pm. Beijing World Art Museum. For more information or tickets, go to www.247tickets.com

TONG Production Children’s Play “Panda’s Home”, Jun 22 to 23

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