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Saxo Carnival of the Animals, Sept 4
All ages. This concert is a collaboration between La Sax, a local saxophonists group, and two Hong Kong pianists, theater director Freddy Wong, and storyteller Uncle Hung. La Sax is a group of twelve enthusiastic saxophone players, established in 2005, who work to encourage public interest in art and music. Through drama and music members of La Sax transform themselves into different animals to share a story about freedom that connects us all.
RMB 180 – 480. 7.30pm. Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Centre Studio Theatre.
Indo-Israeli Fusion Class, Sept 4
Pure Vegan is offering an exciting cooking class, where you can learn to make famous vegan recipes from India and Israel. This class will teach four classic recipes: aloo gobi (cauliflower with potatoes), paratha (flatbread), a vegetable pastry and hummus.
RMB 400, registration needed. 10.30am. Shuangjing.
YCIS Beijing Welcome BBQ, Sept 6
All ages. Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) is hosting its first community event of the academic year, their annual Welcome BBQ. Enjoy seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and delicious food. Students, staff, new and returning families, are all welcome to join YCIS Beijing for this big event.
Free. 5pm – 9pm. Yew Chung International School of Beijing.
Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Sept 4 – 7
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle comes to the stage. In a clever performance, five actors take on 42 roles adding humor and a strong air of British comedy to the show. Famous playwright Ken Ludwig takes this classic tale and adds comedy, energy, and imagination to the stage with a retelling of this favorite story.
RMB 200 – 880 tickets needed. 7:30pm. National Centre for the Performing Arts.
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, Sept 5 – 8
All ages. Beijing’s best all-inclusive event is here! The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China is putting on their annual party. Enjoy cocktails, craft beer, a pool, bouncy castle, and more all while listening to DJ Cousin Kippy. A delicious Vietnamese buffet by Susu is also provided. Kids are encouraged to come; the pool has lifeguards, and there are crafts, face-painting, and ice cream sure to keep everyone entertained for hours.
RMB 280 registration required. 3pm – 8pm. Embassy of the Republic of Poland.
Roundabout Craft Bazaar, Sept 7
All ages. Support Roundabout’s partner charity Helping Hands, which helps children with leukemia, and pick up some cool new stuff at their international craft bazaar. If you’re interested in donating handmade crafts to be sold, contact Roundabout. If not, check out Roundabout’s WeChat to see who’s coming to the bazaar!
Free. 9am. Roundabout Boutique.
South Africa Open Day – Discover South Africa, Sept 7 – 8
All ages. Join the South African Embassy for their Open Day. They’ll be celebrating everything great about South Africa, including the wine, fresh fruit and chocolate, beauty products, and of course, South African culture. Please bring your passport or identity card to enter the venue.
RMB 18. 10am. South African Embassy.
Kids Club: Yunmeng Gorge play and picnic, Sept 8
Ages 5 – 12. Want to get your family closer to nature? Hike with BeijingHiker’s Kids Club. This adventure is perfect for anyone over 5 years old, as it is a mostly flat and short hike up to Yunmeng Gorge. At the gorge there is a beautiful river great for swimming and playing, maybe even finding tadpoles and frogs! Spend a couple of hours in the sun having a picnic and then return back to the buses.
RMB 150 – 380, registration needed. 7am.Yunmeng Gorge.
Traditional Mooncake-Making Workshop for Your Dogs, Sept 8
Ages 8+. Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in a slightly different way this year! Join Cultural Keys and Louise from Pet Pamperaz for a traditional mooncake-making workshop with a twist – making mooncakes for our furry friends! Of course, you can use the same method at home to make delicious mooncakes for people to enjoy too! Best of all, well-behaved small dogs are welcome to come too; please let Cultural Keys know in advance if you’d like to bring your pup!
RMB 388, needs registration. 9am – 5pm. CK Culture Centre, Songzhuang Art District.
Great Wall Camping | See the Sunset and Sunrise from China Wall, Every Saturday and Sunday, Sept 7 – 8
Age varies depending on ability. Spend two days on the Great Wall, experience the Great Wall at sunset and sunrise, and camp overnight beside or in a Great Wall tower. This camping experience is through Cultural Exchange Trips (CET) who will provide camping equipment, transportation, and guides (an English-speaking guide and local guide). The hiking portion is relatively easy but there are some steep sections, please contact CET for more information, and to find out if this trip is right for you and your family!
RMB 365 registration needed. 10am. Cultural Exchange Trips (CET). (Jon 185 1420 3469 / Jane: 155 1030 7192).
All ages. North African restaurant Caravan is offering patrons 50 percent off every Monday for those willing to literally and figuratively unplug from their devices to enjoy their meal and company. The rules set mean that you must leave your phone at the bar. No photo taking, posting, sharing, or commenting on social media. It’s time to engage with something other than your device when you are out. The initiative will no doubt get us thinking about how much we interact with our devices on an evening out, and perhaps help us to reconnect with the person in front of us and our surroundings. Ready to unplug for an evening of anti-social media? Put the phone down and get tucked in!
Price varies. 11am. Caravan.
Moka Bros: WeChat Wednesday, Every Wednesday
Wednesdays are great days at Moka Bros! Simply show the cashier that you follow the official Moka Bros WeChat account and receive 50 percent off any coffee. Start following them by scanning the QR Code or search mokabros in your WeChat app to receive this deal.
Free. Every Moka Bros. All day.
Prima Ballerina Classes, Every Friday
Age 4-9. Prima Ballerina through the Royal Academy of Dance offers fun ballet classes for children. Every Friday they offer Pre-Primary, Primary and RAD Grade 2 classes.
Pre-Primary ballet. Age 4-5. Fridays, 4-4.30pm.
Primary ballet. Age 5-6. Fridays, 5-5.50pm.
RAD Grade 2 Ballet. Age 8-9. Fridays, 5.50-6.50pm
RMB 160 – 200 per class. 4pm. Prima Ballerina.
Safari Time Songs at The Bookworm, Every Sunday
Toddlers and Babies. Does your tot love to sing and dance? Does your baby get excited when she hears music? Bring them to the Bookworm for Safari Time Songs! All children love singing and rhymes. These classes will give your child a chance to learn simple songs from all around the world, have fun, and socialize. Learning new songs and playing also fosters healthy brain development. There are two classes available, one for toddlers up to 4 years old and one for babies 3-18 months old.
RMB 80. 9:30am. The Bookworm phone 6503 2050, email: order@beijingbookworm.com
New Street Dance Term at WAB, every Wednesday, Thursday and Weekends starting Sept 1.
All ages. Learn some new moves with Sunshine Studios! Sunshine Studios provides street dance classes where children and adults can learn from one of the biggest dance studios in Europe. Classes are available for a wide range of ages and skill level, including adults. Classes are led by professionals who have danced with stars like Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and more.
RMB TBD. Times vary. Western Academy of Beijing.
The Beatles: Beat On, Now-Sep 15
All ages. The Beatles were a legendary rock group that formed in Liverpool, England, in 1960, and went on to transform popular music into a creative art form over the next decade. As one of the most popular bands of all time, they wrote songs like “Yesterday,” “Hey Jude,” “Penny Lane,” “With A Little Help From My Friends,” “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown),” “Day Tripper”, and “Come Together.” Apart from the music, the exhibition is also a panoramic look back into the Beatles’ golden era of the 60s.
RMB 98, RMB 68 (advance). 10am-10pm. Joy City Chaoyang. For tickets click here.
《Love Is Blue》—— Art Opening Ceremony, Now – Sept 22
Go on a journey to the four corners of your imagination, with the contemporary artists selected by Art-Des for this summer exhibition, artists who see life through blue and love. Blue is a symbol of truth, like limpid water that can not hide anything. Blue is the echo of life, travel, and discoveries. The exhibition LOVE is BLUE is like the water that quenches, the blue has a small refreshing and pure side which allows us to find a certain inner calm related to the deep things.
Free. 4pm – 7pm. Contemporary Art Culture Center
Register for Atelier’s 2019-2020 Program, Now – Sept 26
Ages 6 to Adults. Atelier Art School is offering three programs for the 2019-2020 semester in Art, Fablab, and Fashion. Atelier provides high-quality, signature art education from kids to adults. Join their Art program to improve your drawing skills or create to learn new skills. Fablab or digital fabrication laboratories were invented by MIT professor Neil Gershenfeld and are increasingly being used by schools as a platform for project-based, hands-on STEAM education. Finally, the ever popular Fashion classes, including sewing for adults, where adults learn to create beautiful outfits. Click here for more information and registration.
RMB 300 – 520 per class. Campuses located in Sunlitun, Shunyi, and Beigao.
Colorful World and Common Destiny, Now – Sept 21
The 8th China Beijing International Art Biennale is here. This is an art competition based on the original Venice Biennale, where every two years countries send works of art representing them to the city and display them together. The National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) displays 640 pieces from 595 artists, representing 113 countries with the theme, “Colorful World and Common Destiny.” Artists work in every medium, and there is a great diversity of art to appreciate. NAMOC focuses on presenting the diversity of world civilizations and the wisdom and development of China.
Free. 9am. The National Art Museum of China.
NBA Exhibition: Unstoppable Beijing, Now – Oct 13
All ages. Aimed at showcasing the excitement of the game and the rich history of the league, the NBA is launching its touring exhibition in Beijing. By using interactive exhibits, video, and exciting memorabilia, the multi-level experience will showcase the passion of the league, its teams and players, and will explore the many ways the NBA has evolved since its founding in 1946.
RMB 90. 10am. Yang Art Museum.
New Karate and Martial Arts Classes, Aug 18 – Dec 15
Ages 4+. Flips and Kicks Plus is offering Martial Arts classes for this September through December. Give your child a chance to improve their physical strength and coordination while having fun in a challenging, safe, and stimulating environment. These classes are taught in English by an international staff. Karate is a beautiful art form great for personal development, focus and discipline.
Classes are offered at a variety of locations and times. Please visit this website for more information or email info@flipsandkicksplus.com. RMB 2380 – RMB 3360 prices vary depending on class level.
Children’s Gymnastics at WAB, Sept 1 – Dec 8
Kids. Flips and Kicks Plus is offering gymnastics classes for the international community in Beijing. Give your child a chance to have fun and learn new skills while developing physical strength, coordination, and building self esteem. These classes are taught in English.
RMB 1540 for 11 beginner classes, RMB 1760 for 11 advanced classes. Western Academy of Beijing.
