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Period Power Workshop by Luuna, Oct 28
Join Luuna for an intimate discussion surrounding periods, womanhood, and empowerment. Bust menstrual myths that have kept people with periods in the dark about their bodies for far too long. This workshop will focus on menstrual cups. Learn about how to use the cup properly and safely, and why they may be a good choice for us. For this event, Luuna is teaming up with the amazing Beijing Wave – a group of women striving to form a strong and visibly present community in Beijing that connects through gender equality and women’s empowerment. All the participants will receive an exclusive discount code for all the organic cotton products from LUÜNA naturals.
RMB 58. 7pm. The Great Outdoors.
French Musical: Le Rouge et le Noir – L’opéra Rock, Now – Oct 29
The internationally renowned historical psychological novel by Stendhal is being brought to the stage as a L’opera Rock. Le Rouge et Le Noir is a story of how a provincial young man tries to rise beyond his modest upbringing through a combination of talent, hard work and deception. But he ultimately allows his passions to betray him. With everything from love affairs to hypocrisy, this French musical is full of drama from start to finish.
RMB 280 – 780. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Beijing Century Theater.
Make Halloween Fridge Magnets, Now – Oct 29
Come to Majiang Studio and make clay Halloween magnets. Everyone will have a chance to make a set of four. Make your magnets today and pick them up on Halloween day. All materials are included in the price as well as red wine or fruit tea!
RMB 329 per person or RMB 619 per couple. 10am – 9.30pm. Majiang Studio.
3e Tea Talk: Social Interaction & Self-Regulation for Kindergarten & Elementary Children, Oct 30
For Adults. This 3e International School tea talk provides strategies for parents to recognize and support children with social and emotional challenges, including social interaction and self-regulation. Dr Ira Canada – 3e Learning Support Specialist and author of The Exciting, Social, & Emotional Adventures of Chatting Timmy – will guide parents using real-life social stories to address key issues and help children through difficult times.
Free, registration needed. 9.30–11am. 3e International School.
HoK Parents Education Workshop Series: Learning Several Languages While Having Fun, Oct 30
House of Knowledge (HoK) is hosting a parents’ education workshop about how to teach your child several languages while still having fun. With the rapid development of the world today, globalization affects every family. All parents hope their children can learn a foreign language to help build a good foundation for a successful life in the future. Mr. Farshad Danicek, the co-founder of HoK, will advise you on how to develop children’s languages when they are young and how parents can assist them at home. Farshad has been working in the Early Years Education industry for almost 30 years. During the past 12 years, he has adapted the Reggio Emilia approach to coincide with, and complement, Chinese learning styles.
Free, needs registration.marketing@hokschools.com for registration. 9.30–11.30am. House of Knowledge, Xinglong Campus.
All ages. Get your costume on, your pumpkin bucket ready, and your trick-or-treat face done! Signature’s Restaurant’s “Booffet” dinner is packed with scary cake, fearful pumpkins, creative sweets and treats, and all kinds of themed eats. Highlights include pumpkin stuffed with chestnuts, supreme turkey, pumpkin soup with lemongrass, and pumpkin pie. Gorge on all these delicious foods and more all while enjoying the live DJ show and kids’ activities like face painting. Price includes unlimited Paulaner beer, house wine, and soft drinks.
Under 6 years old, free. kids 6 – 11 50 percent off. RMB 388 for adults. 6-10pm. Signature’s Restaurant.
All ages. Chef Olivia Nadine will be serving up a Halloween-themed dinner. This experience will surely add some spooky flavor to your Halloween celebration.
RMB 258, please reserve your table. 7pm. Tianmi Bakery.
Beijing Halloween Ghost Tour, Oct 31
All ages. Newman Tours invites you to join their unique Halloween Ghost Tour. Not only can you and your family be spooked by scary Chinese ghosts, but you will also get to know some interesting stories about Jiāngshī in Beijing. You will find out who hanged himself next to Emperor Chongzhen behind the Forbidden City, why the ghost of the tragic Bell Tower Lady is always saying thank you, and where you can find the haunted hutongs around Prince Gong’s Palace. This tour is offered in English.
RMB 290, please book in advance. 6.30-8.30pm. Forbidden City Area.
Xian Halloween Party, Now – Oct 31
All Ages. Halloween isn’t just for the little ones; adults are also invited to dress in their best costumes for Xian’s Halloween Party. Xian will be transformed into a mischievous playground. Special drinks and scary movies will available for you to experience a horrific night. For inquiries or reservations, please call +86 10 8414 9820.
Free. Xian Bar.
北京 Women for Impact 2019 Conference, Nov 2
Open to women and men. Think, Share, and Create Hub (TSCHub) proudly presents to the first-ever 北京 Women For Impact 2019 Conference, an event that will bring together around 200 aspiring and established leaders in one place. It will feature a series of activities designed to enable inspiration and collaboration by connecting aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and diplomats.
RMB 100 – 150. 9.30am-5pm. Zhongguancun Chuangye Tower
Family Concert: Tom and Jerry, Nov 2
Les Désaxés: Saxophonissimo Comedy Show, Nov 2
All ages. This performance is a comedy show from a saxophone quartet which is so much more than just a musical show. They are entertainers, actors, dancers, sound effect engineers, and comedians.
RMB 100 – 380. 10.30am. Mei Lanfang Grand Theater.
Farm to Table Dinner by the Great Wall, Nov 2
Above 16. Schoolhouse Partners hosts dinners on the Great Wall. The dinners showcase seasonal and local ingredients from Schoolhouse Partners’ own gardens, or producers nearby. The menu is created by Schoolhouse’s executive chef with assistance from their sustainability team. Price includes a free flow of selected wines, canapes before dinner, and a four course meal. Vegetarian and celiac requests can be made in advance. One table is limited to 12 people so please book in advance.
RMB 368. 7pm. The Brickyard Retreat Center at Mutianyu Great Wall.
Huluween Menu at Hulu and Merci, Now till Nov 3
All ages. Hulu’s owner and founder, Ignace Lecleir, has created the most extensive Halloween menu that’s kid-friendly and brings back those nostalgic childhood memories in grown-ups. The entire Halloween menu book – yeah, it’s that extensive – is available at both Hulu and Merci. From deviled eggs topped with creepy critters, to gravlax rolls shaped like fingers, to bat wings (don’t worry, they’re actually chicken wings colored with squid ink), brave diners can expect to encounter plenty of spooky treats and creatures like skeletons, vampires, and ghosts. This menu is sure to make fans of kids, while adults can come and enjoy Halloween-themed cocktails. If you go between Oct 30 and Nov 2, you will have the opportunity to be treated by Hulu’s special zombie nurses.
Prices vary. Daily from 11am-12am Friday-Saturday, 11am-11pm Sunday-Thursday. Hulu by TRB and Merci.
SPOOK-Tacular Brunch & MCF’s Spooky Corner, Nov 3
All ages. Come to Zarah and join their SPOOK-tacular Brunch to celebrate the scariest month of the year! Zarah’s haunted cafe will have an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, featuring some frightening Halloween specials such as Spider Deviled Eggs, Rotten Spaghetti, Thai Coconut Hummus Bats & Sweet Ghosts. There will be plenty of fun-filled kids’ activities such as pumpkin crafting, trick-or-treating, face painting, and storytelling. Zarah will donate all SPOOK-tacular Brunch Buffet participation fees for kids aged 6-12 years to the Migrant Children Foundation (MCF). So, get the little ones dressed up and let them enjoy MCF’s Halloween activities, while you lean back and get pampered with wickedly good delicacies. You can choose their all-you-can-eat-and-drink option, with free flow Jing-A beer, high quality wines, prosecco, and Zarah’s fresh and seasonal secret-recipe cocktails!
RMB 98 – 298. 10am – 3pm. Zarah.
Photos: Newmantours.com, courtesy of event organizers,
