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Three Things for the Week Ahead in Beijing (Apr 13-19)
April 13, 2026
The Beijinger Blog
We've got a film screening at The Factory, Kerala Dust playing at FullOn Livehouse and a special Ningxia Cultural Night at The Local this week in Beijing. Watch – Chicken with Plums Screening at The Factory Tomorrow (Apr 14), Black Hole, located on the second floor of The Factory, will be hosting one of their regular film screenings. This week's movie will be Chicken with Plums, a visually rich drama about a celebrated violinist who, after his beloved instrument is destroyed, loses the will to live and spends his final days reflecting on love, regret and the life he might have lived.
The film will be shown with both English and Chinese subtitles. For those feeling peckish, you can also make use of The Factory's '鱼'esday Tuesday deal, where you can get Fish and Chips plus a beer for RMB 99, as well as their usual food selection and daily happy hour deal which runs from 4pm-8pm. The Chicken with Plums screening will take place at Black Hole on Tue, Apr 14 at 8pm. Entry is free, but there is a minimum spend of RMB 49 per person, and advance registration is recommended as seating is limited to around 40 guests. You can register by scanning the QR code below, and you can read more about the event here. Black Hole, The Factory135 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District东城区鼓楼工厂鼓楼东大街135号 Listen – Kerala Dust at FullOn Livehouse On Thursday (Apr 16), London electronic-psychedelic outfit Kerala Dust will bring their China tour to FullOn Livehouse for a night of genre-blending live music. Known for fusing house beats with psychedelic rock, blues and funk influences, Kerala Dust delivers immersive live shows that expand on their studio sound with extended improvisation and atmospheric grooves. The band will perform tracks from releases including Violet Drive and their newer material, offering a mix of dancefloor rhythms and dreamy late-night vibes. Kerala Dust will be performing at FullOn Livehouse on Thu, Apr 16 from 8.30pm (doors open at 7pm). Tickets start from RMB 180 and can be purchased by scanning the QR code below. You can read more details about the event here. FullOn Livehouse福浪livehouse朝阳区亚运村街道奥园西路1号院5号楼1层2-1042-104, 1/F, Bldg 5, 1 Aoyuan Xi Lu, Yayuncun Jie, Choayang District Explore – Ningxia Cultural Fusion Night at The Local On Friday (Apr 17) The Local will be hosting a special Ningxia Cultural Fusion Night spotlighting the flavors and traditions of Ningxia. The evening will feature Ningxia-inspired dishes, live fusion music blending traditional instruments with modern sounds, along with a short introduction to the region’s culture, including highlights of its intangible cultural heritage. Guests can also enjoy a welcome drink, buffet dinner, specialty drinks and a small raffle. The Ningxia Cultural Fusion Night will be taking place at The Local on Fri, Apr 17 from 7pm. Tickets are RMB 99 and can be purchased by scanning the QR code in the poster above. The Local1/F, 101, Southeast of Zone E, Bldg 80, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District朝阳区工体北路4号院80号楼E区东南侧第一间101一层 READ: Vendor Sneak Peek: 40+ Burger Brands from 15 Cities at Juicy Burger Fest 2026 Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the venues and organizers Provided:Paid:
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