Beijing Boyce

Hard times and happening times in Beijing. People talking about the scene slowing down even as the pace of events and specials seems to be speeding up. In any case, a few things going on over the next few days…

I wrote earlier that Thai restaurant Pink Loft is moving to the former Browns / Revelations location. Management said today the new place should be open this Sunday.

Meanwhile, Gingko, in the former Room 101 space, will hold its opening party on Friday and the invite promises “a great evening of live music, discount drinks, free canapes and general mayhem!”

Rumors swirling yet again that Maggie’s will reopen. Yes, I have heard them. No, I don’t know if they are true.

If you haven’t been to 25 Degrees in G Hotel yet, the place will have “A Touch of Lace Party” on Saturday, with RMB30 standard drinks from 10 PM.

Culinary Capers and Sequoia Cafe will hold a steak throwdown the same day, with Australian and American rib-eyes, Caesar salad, mashed potatoes, toffee cake, and more for RMB168.

Sunday sees Yugong Yishan break out the “jazz electro pop” (6:30 PM) for a Children of Ningxia charity event. The event is called “snow harvest” in memory of when people would trap as much snow as possible to ensure water throughout the year. RMB50 at the door with some “original” gifts available for RMB100 for those seeking to do some Christmas shopping.

For those looking for more holiday spirit, Beijing Playhouse is performing A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, from December 5-28. For tickets, call 13718-908-922 (RMB260 in advance, RMB300 at the door; the play is in English with Chinese subtitles). See www.beijingplayhouse.com for more details.

And that’s just a few of the things going on. It’s not hard to keep busy these days.

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