This week we’ve got Where We’ll Be, Free Events, Unique Events, a few of the best events next week. Click on the header of each event to see more information in our directory, where kid-friendly-event organizers and businesses with family deals are encouraged to post at no cost!
Where We’ll Be
This week editors are going the extra mile to visit Beijing’s many event offerings. So many, in fact, it doesn’t make sense to list every event here! Chat with School Editor Jessica Suotmaa before or after the Co-Leadership workshop hosted by YCIS on May 19. She’ll be having lots of fun with her family at the WAB Fun Fair after she sells some stuff cluttering her apartment at the HoK Yard Sale,
Senior Editor Nimo Wanjau will be saluting the sun with Gwen for Yoga Gives Back at ISB. She’ll stop by the Keystone Carnival while she’s in the Shunyi area on the same day. The next day, she’ll be trying out Nia for the first time at Try It hosted at Sanfine Hospital. Our intern, Anastasia Levina, will be celebrating with Roundabout at their Community Center Opening Ceremony on Saturday.
Free Events
PMM Women Community Dinner, May 17
Adults. This group serves professional women working through pregnancy, marriage, and motherhood. At this dinner, Samantha JZ will share her challenges after quitting a job in EU and going after her passion of fine jewelry. Free. 7.30-9pm. (151 0159 5793)
Co-Leadership: Uniting Cultures in the Workplace, May 19
Adults. This essential seminar serves as a practical introduction to cultural awareness in the workplace, providing useful strategies and techniques for embracing cultural differences and even using them to your advantage. Free. 4-5.30pm. Yew Chung International School of Beijing (8583 3731)
International Newcomers Network’s Beer Night, May 19
Adults. Come join INN to meet new friends and fellow beer enthusiasts to talk beer, sports or wherever the topic goes. Everyone welcome and please bring friends. Free. 7-9pm. Arrow Factory Brewery (131 4144 3186)
Rock in the Park: Identity Film Festival, May 20-21
All ages. Share a picnic in the glow of the sunset while watching free student produced films. Come back the next day to rock out to great student performances. Free. 5-9pm. Western Academy of Beijing (5986 5588)
HoK Community YARD Sale 2016, May 21
All ages. This yard sale offers free tables to sell your goods but all you have to take is baked goods that can be sold at cake table and ALL proceeds from the cake table goes to Charity. This will take places at both campuses. Free. 10am-1pm. House of Knowledge International School and Kindergaten (vg@hokschools.com, qf@hokschools.com)
Keystone Academy’s 2016 Community Carnival, May 21
All ages. Enjoy summery games and snacks at this fun carnival.
Free.10am-3pm. Keystone Academy campus, No. 11 Anfu Street, Houshayu, Shunyi District.
Shuangjing Block Party, May 21
All ages. Food and beverage vendors from across Beijing will serve up unique and delicious eats and drinks for any and every pallet! Fun and games, activities, music, beers, wine, ice cream, face painting, and more. Free. 1-7pm. Pingod Apartments (22 Art Street, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Shuangjing Choayang District)
So Figaro, May 21-June 5
All ages. Shop to your heart’s content at this French brand lifestyle market. Free. 1pm-7pm. Shine City Shunyi (WeChat: shiyue)
Roundabout Opening Ceremony, May 21
All ages. Roundabout’s Community Center Opening Ceremony will feature a child art exhibition, a flea market, lots of performances and plenty of fun for everyone. Free. 10am-5pm. Shunyi Houshayu, Shine Hills S4-104 (13161648280, bbbaijuan@126.com)
Unique Events
Kid Kungfu Workshop by Beijing Mandarin School, May 18
Ages 13+ Come kick and chop while learning about this very important and unique form of Chinese culture. Register before May 16. RMB 30. Ritan Park (6508 1026)
Professional Development Series – Chinese Social Media, May 19
Adults. How do young professionals develop authentic relationships and build their professional network? Our panel moves past passing out business cards and adding people on LinkedIn. RMB 50. 7.30-9pm. InnCube (185 1547 5841)
American Tribal Style Bellydancing Beginners Classes with Kae Montgomery, May 20-22
Ages 12+ ATS belly dancing is a collective improvisation dance form based on a fusion of Oriental, Flamenco and Indian dances. Come with your daughter, your mom, your best friend and share this unique sensation of sensuality, pride and spirituality! RMB 2,000 for four 2 hour classes. 10am-Noon, except Saturday 21, 1.30-3.30pm. 77 Theater (inkonic@hotmail.fr)
Yoga Gives Back, May 21
Ages 13+. A two-hour bilingual yoga class successively hosted by five different yoga teachers: Gwen, Robyn, Sean, Theresa, and Desiree. Participants are encouraged to practice at their own pace and bring their own mat. Coconut water sponsored by Vita Coco. Snacks and juice can be purchased from Juice by Melissa, Shunyi. Minimum donation RMB 150. 9.30-11.30am. International School of Beijing (gwenwynne@gmail.com)
Shaun the Sheep Live Stage Version, May 20-21
Ages 3-12. This live and interactive English version of Shaun the Sheep is sure to split your sides. RMB 80. 6pm-8pm. Century Theater (6466 4805)
TRY IT – International Fitness Day Event, May 22
Ages 8+ Try 5 uniquely different fitness workouts during an instructor led 20-minute sessions of each workout, from CrossFit, Yoga, Heyrobics, Nia to JindaFit®. Tickets sold out, but an opportunity for tickets is still running through Heyrobics and City Weekend. Sanfine International Hospital (150 0115 7367)
Beijing Playhouse presents Rapunzel, May 22, 29
Ages 6-12. This English language performance is especially for children. On May 22, Beijing Playhouse will make a special trip to ISB, while May 29 will be performed at their usual thespian grounds. RMB 80 (kids), RMB 150 (adults). 2-3pm. International School of Beijing (childrenstheatre@beijingacademyofperformingarts.com)
The Dumpling Revolution, May 21
Ages 7+ Join Chef Sophia, for an innovative and mouthwatering cooking class and put a new twist on China’s most traditional food staple, the humble dumpling. RMB 300. 10.30am-1.30pm. The Hutong (events@thehutong.com)
Psyche Girls Fit: Sports and Fitness Clinic, May 21-June 25
Ages 10-15. Just for girls, this clinic focuses on soccer, ultimate frisbee, and the importance of teamwork, leadership, and goal-setting as life skills. Every Saturday starting May 21. RMB 5,000. Noon-2pm. Chaoyang Park (we chat: noheakai)
ChineseKnots, May 20
Ages 9+ Chinese knotting is a decorative handicraft art closely associated with Chinese culture. Come and learn how to make your own. RMB 20. 1.30-3.30pm. Beijing Mandarin School (6508 1026)
Comedy Night: Quinn Dahle, May 22
Adults. In need of a date night? Quinn’s comedy appeals to all age groups and ethnicities and he loves to talk about them all. Being married to a Mexican-American girl from east L.A., he is never short of material. RMB 150 Presale. RMB 180 Door Tickets. 8-10pm. The Bookworm (Buy Tickets here https://yoopay.cn/event/44405616)
Mademoiselle Rêve, Miss Dream In Beijing, May 21, 29
Ages 3-12. A quirky multi-media play about Spring, filled with dreams, wacky bugs, and twisting, metallic flowers. RMB 300. 10-11am. Inside-Out Theatre (ponypiao@damai.cn)
Le Petit Prince, May 19-21
Ages 7+ Presented in French with Chinese subtitles, this famous and modern story about a crash-landed pilot who meets a prince from a distant planet will be presented by Britain’s TNT Theatre company. RMB 120-380. 7.30-9.30pm. Nine Theatre (sales@theatrebeijing.com)
Photography Weekend Workshop with Chris Wimpey, May 21
Ages 13+ Chris Wimpey’s Digital Photography Workshop will teach you how to use your camera and understand its functions, which are the keys to capturing photographs that will last a lifetime. RMB 650. 10am-5pm. The Hutong (chris@chriswimpey.com)
Kids Go Nuts: Vegan Cooking Class, May 21
Ages 6+ Join Factory Creative Kitchen and Chefs Camila Betin and Jamie Pea for a morning of fun and healthy cooking. Kids will learn to make zucchini spaghetti with fresh tomato and basil sauce, falafel nuggets, salad dressing and cocoa olive oil cookies. Cost includes recipe card, apron and lunch. RSVP necessary. RMB 280. 10.30am-Noon. Factory Creative Kitchen (info@factorycateringbeijing.com)
5 Best Events of Next Week
The 2016 Burger Cup, May 28
All ages. Delight all your family’s carnivores with Beijing’s favorite showdown barbecue. Other than the meat and bands, families can look forward to clean bathrooms, games for kids, and priority seating for families at our picnic tables. RMB 20. 11am-8pm. Oasis International Hospital (events@thebeijinger.com).
Parent Workshop: Maximizing Your Child’s Success and Happiness at School, May 24
Adults. The Purpose of This Workshop: Do you know which factor has the greatest influence upon your child’s academic achievement? In the past, we could not be sure about this, but research over the last three decades has indicated that one factor above all others will enable your child to succeed at school. RMB 1580. 9am-3.30pm. BCIS Early Childhood Center (tracy.ren@bcis.cn)
Homemade Organic Tofu, May 25
Ages 7+ Join Hutong Chefs as they teaches you all the steps to making your own homemade tofu – from soaking to pureeing, from cooking to draining, and from pouring to pressing. RMB 300. 10.30am-5pm. The Hutong (events@thehutong.com)
Creative Speed Networking, May 25
Adults. The fastest way to meet tons of creatives, businesses and professionals in two lightning rounds. Complimentary makeovers by Catherine de France start at 7pm until 10pm. RMB 99 Creative Friends members. RMB 12 non-members. RMB 158 door entry. Catherine de France Hair & Beauty Salon (awesome.info@buzz-cloud.com)
Beijing Mamas Market, May 28
All ages. Original hand designs, secondhand items, charity sale, donations, cardboard maze. Free for vendors and visitors. 10am-3pm. Parkview Tower Chaoyang Park Road.
Berlin Bazaar Children’s Day Workshop, BBQ and Market, May 29
All ages. Hot German sausages, educational workshops, fun games, and a flea market. Free. Noon-6pm. Zeit Berlin.
Photos: Ken, Courtesy of House of Knowledge, Roundabout, and Factory Creative
