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INN Annual Medical Q&A, Sept 23
Foreign passport holders only. Every September, International Newcomer’s Network (INN) brings together a panel of distinguished medical doctors and health care professionals from the international medical community in Beijing to provide essential knowledge and advice. Their guest panel of medical doctors will answer questions on medical care options, emergency care, mental health, traveler’s health, rabies awareness and prevention, and health insurance options for international residents in Beijing. Additional practical advice on ambulance services, emergency preparedness, and first aid training for Ayis and childcare providers will be provided. Bring your questions and join INN, for this big annual INN Medical Question and Answer forum. Coffee, tea, and pastries provided.
RMB 60. 10am-noon. Capital Mansion Athletic Club.
Chinese Herbs and Fragrance Sachet Class, Sept 25
Join Guo Yi Hui for this class on traditional Chinese medicine. Herbs play an important role in TCM, and this class will give you a basic understanding of the herbs used in Chinese medicine. Touch and smell them, learn about their uses, and finally, make your own herb sachet with your own special combination.
All ages. RMB 30. 3pm – 4pm. Guo Yihui TCM Hospital
Mastering Your Handstand, Sept 28-29
Master your handstand at this two-day workshop with Yoga Yard teacher Victor Chau. Through pair work, core strength conditioning, shoulder opening exercises, and more, you will have the opportunity to play and grow into your handstand. This two-part course looks at both foundations and the handstand itself.
RMB 550–1000. 1.30pm–4.30pm. Yoga Yard.
Free Heart Consultations for Heart Week, Sept 23-27
Adults. The International Medical Center-Beijing is celebrating Heart Week by offering free blood pressure measures (including EKG when necessary) followed by a doctor mini-consultation about heart health and heart problems. Take this opportunity to protect your future by protecting your heart. Please make an appointment.
Free. All day. International Medical Center.
21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Sept 28
All ages. Come and play golf for a good cause! Enjoy a day of golf, food, raffles, gifts, and fun all while supporting Guanai and Mengen orphanages. Entry fee includes transportation from Riviera Country Club to the Orient Pearl Golf Club, golfing-related fees, refreshments, and dinner. There will be prizes for first, second, and third place. Contact 8450 6888 for more information.
RMB 800 (golf only) – 988. 10.30am–6.30pm. Orient Pearl Golf Club.
Survival Camp Level 2, Sept 30 – Oct 4
Ages 7-14. If you have already done some survival or adventure activities with Imagine then it is time to take it to the next level. This Camp teaches all kinds of advanced survival skills. Spend two days in the forest in Huairou followed by a three day overnight trip to Baihe, Miyun. This is for kids who want to step out of their comfort zones and test themselves while taking their Survival education further.
RMB 950. 8am – 5.45pm. Huairou and Baihe.
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, videos, and exciting memorabilia, the multi-level experience will showcase the passion of the league, its teams, and will explore the many ways the NBA has evolved since its founding in 1946.
RMB 90. 10am. Yang Art Museum. (Go here for tickets and more information)
Dynasty of Brick: LEGO Chinese Culture Exhibition, Aug 25 – Oct 14
All ages. There is something new in Beijing for Lego fans – the Lego Chinese Culture Exhibition at Indigo from Aug 25 to Oct 14 promises to show Beijing families the big picture of Chinese culture, using five million Lego bricks.
RMB 79 – 899 (Visit here to buy tickets). Daily 10 am-10 pm. 18 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District.
Great Wall Camping | See Sunset and Sunrise from China Wall, every weekend through Oct 20.
Ages depends on ability. Spend two days on the Great Wall, experience the Great Wall at sunset and sunrise, and camp overnight at a Great Wall tower. This camping experience is organized by 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 (Discounts are available for groups). Needs registration. Cultural Exchange Trips. (Jon 185 1420 3469 / Jane: 155 1030 7192).
Seasonal Hairy Crab at Park Hyatt Beijing, now – Oct 31
Crowned as the “King of Crabs”, hairy crabs are celebrated for their decadent roe and juicy meat. This autumn, at the peak of its harvest, savor the prized crustaceans prepared in the classic steamed way or in creative presentations. From 23 September 2019 for a limited time only.
From RMB 128. Reservations & Hotel WeChat Shop: parkhyattbeijing. China Grill (8567 1098). Dining Room (8567 1795).
Kayaking on the Most Beautiful River, every Sunday till Nov 18
Talk to the trip adviser to see if this trip is right for your family. Kayak down a beautiful river at Kayak Scenic Area on a Cultural Exchange Trip (CET). Spend the morning kayaking (don’t worry, lessons are included), have lunch, then an afternoon raft swimming and racing! Have an hour of free time to enjoy the scenic area however you want. Price includes round-trip bus, English-speaking guide, and the insurance fee. It does not include a Kayak fee (RMB 130) or raft swimming fee (RMB 30).
RMB 75. 7am. Fangshan district. Trip adviser Sunny 1030 7172 (English & Mandarin).
Children’s Gymnastics at WAB, now to Dec 8
Ages 4+. Flips and Kicks Plus is offering classes for the international community in Beijing. This company provides gymnastics at a variety of locations. 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 1,540 for 11 beginner classes, RMB 1,760 for 11 advanced classes. Classes are offered on Fridays after school and Sunday mornings. Registration needed. Western Academy of Beijing.
New Street Dance Term at WAB, Sept 1 to Dec 12
All ages. 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, and are led by professionals who have danced with stars like Justin Bieber, Beyonce, and Lady Gaga.
Classes are every Wednesday, Thursday, and weekends at a variety of times. Western Academy of Beijing.
Karate and Martial Arts Class with Adventure Zone, every Tuesday and Thursday, now through Dec
Ages 4+. Adventure Zone is offering Goju-ryu classes, a traditional Okinawan style of karate that uses techniques executed at close range. Your child can enjoy learning martial arts while strengthening and conditioning their body, gaining confidence, and learning discipline.
RMB 3500 – 3700. Registration needed. 4pm. Kerry Sports Center L3.
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.
Electric Bicycle Tour of Old Beijing, every Wednesday and Sunday
All ages. Interested in seeing Beijing from a different point of view? Join Belectric on a tour of Old Beijing on an ebike. Tour through Old Beijing hutongs while stopping at famous landmarks like the Lama Temple, Drum Tower, Confucius Temple, Houhai Lake, and the Forbidden City. At each place your guide will share stories about the history and lore behind each famous place.
RMB 400. 1pm – 4pm. Culture Yard. www.belectricbeijing.com.
Safari Time Songs at The Bookworm, every Saturday
Children 3 months to 4 years. 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! These classes will give your child a chance to learn simple songs from all around the world, have fun, and socialize.
There are two classes available, one for toddlers up to 4 years old from 9.30am – 10.30am and one for babies 3-18 months old from 10.30am – 11.30am. RMB 80. 9:30am. The Bookworm.
Mental Health Peer Support Group, second and fourth Tuesday of every month
Adults. There are many things that can be challenging in life: moving to a new country, going through a breakup, job loss, living with mental illness, or just the difficulties of this fast-paced modern life. Allow this bi-weekly mental health peer group to help you out. CandleX established an English speaking mental health peer support group in Oct 2015. It provides a safe environment for people living in Beijing to share personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings, through small, confidential gatherings.
50 RMB, free to people with incomes lower than RMB 6,000, needs registration. 7.30pm. U-Town Shopping Center.
Calligraphy Workshop with Cultural Keys, first Saturday of Every Month.
Want to explore traditional Chinese culture? Learn something new? Get better at your characters? Then join Cultural Keys for its monthly calligraphy workshop. Learn about the history and culture of this beautiful art form and then try it for yourself. This is a two hour calligraphy class with an experienced calligrapher. You will practice a design and then choose a character to write on decorative paper to bring home. This class includes a dumpling lunch. After lunch walk around and explore the unique Xiaopu Artist Village.
RMB 388. 9am – 6.30pm. Meeting point: Tuanjiehu subway station. (Wechat: AJDonnelly, events@culturalkeys.cn)
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