Editor's note: A drama commemorating China's pioneer of modern literature, an exhibition highlighting international printmaking, and a children's play featuring 28 masterpieces through a fascinating journey – these are the events you won't want to miss this week.

1. Drama: 'A Madman's Diary'

A staging of the drama, "A Madman's Diary," will conclude the Fifth Laoshe Theatre Festival, which began at Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, Aug. 20, 2021. Adapted from Lu Xun's novel of the same name, the performance is helmed by Polish director Krystian Lupa and features well-known Chinese performers Wang Xuebing and Mei Ting. This year marks the 140th anniversary of the birth of Lu Xun, pen name of Zhou Shuren, the pioneer of modern Chinese literature.

Dates: Oct. 30-31

Venue: Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center

2. 'A Journey Through Printmaking – International Printmaking Art Exhibition'

More than 100 works will be showcased at "A Journey Through Printmaking – International Printmaking Art Exhibition," organized by China Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) and supported by LeRoy Neiman Center for Print Studies, Columbia University.

Dates: Oct. 20-Nov. 13

Venue: CAFA Art Museum

3. Chinese adaptation of children's play 'One Starry Night Out of the Blue'

This stage work for kids and families gives children a taste of 28 masterpieces by nine iconic artists including Van Gogh, Monet and Da Vinci, accompanied by live piano compositions from Mozart, Chopin, Debussy and more. "One Starry Night Out of the Blue" tells the story of Lena, a little girl who falls asleep while reading a book on classical paintings. What follows is Lena's fantastical journey through the world of art.

Dates: Oct. 29-31

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

Cultural events of the week: Oct. 18-24

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