As normal with the Beijing events cycle, we expect the summer to slow down, then pick up in August and beyond. Although we’ll keep this weekly post running over the summer, we encourage you to check out our events directory full of ongoing summer activities, from classes to camping trips. Only free, unique, and the best of next week will appear here. If you are a planner at heart, sign up for our Top Picks Newsletter, where we let you know the best of Beijing events significantly far into the future. You’ll never miss out on tickets!
Free Events
How to Help Your Child Survive the Long Summer Holiday, June 29
Adults. Join Daystar Academy’s teachers and community for a discussion about how to get the most out of the summer holiday. Free. 10.30am-Noon. Daystar Academy, Cathay View Campus (Register here)
French Job Fair for French and Chinese Alumni, July 2
Adults. Specifically for graduates from France, the Embassy of France in China hosts this event every year. Last year 150 companies participated and gave 4,000 job interviews in six cities. Free. 2-6pm. Beijing Four Seasons Hotel (forumemploi.clubfrancechine.org)
Animal Day at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, July 2
All ages. Let your kids get their puppy fix with this fun and free day at the The Netherlands Embassy. The terrain will be transformed into an animal paradise with puppies, a sustainable farmer’s market, and many other activities for everyone to take part in. Free. 2-5pm. Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 荷兰大使馆 (RSVP here)
Unique Events
Leadership and Management Training, June 27-28
Adults. The objective of this two day training is to provide teams with powerful and modern marketing tools and inspiring real-life case studies like Tesla, Red Bull, and Hermès, that will help them develop the right critical thinking, decision-making, and leadership skills. RMB 6,600. 8.45am-5pm. Regus. (https://amcham.eventbank.cn/event/5140/)
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland In Beijing, July 1-2
Ages 4+ This kid-friendly one hour retelling of the childhood classic will be in English with Chinese captions. RMB 99-280. Performances held at 10.30am, 3.30pm and 7.30pm. Long Fu Theatre (Buy tickets here)
AmCham China’s July 4th Star-Spangled Celebration, July 2
All ages. Kids under five come for free to this Fourth of July celebration. Tickets include free flow beer and soft drinks along with all the American fare you can eat, hot dogs, burgers, salads and snacks. Pre-sale only. RMB 400 (member), RMB 500 (non-member), Child RMB 200, Family Package – member RMB 880. NUO Hotel Beijing, O’Bar Rooftop Garden (july4@amchamchina.org)
Meet Vincent Van Gogh, Now Until Sep 16
Ages 4+ The all-encompassing innovative 3D exhibition Meet Vincent Van Gogh is on show at Jinyuan Shopping Mall from June 15 to September 16, presented by the Van Gogh Museum which is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. RMB 658 (Family Package). 10am-10pm. Golden Resource Shopping Mall 金源时代购物中心 (Meetvincent.com)
Picasso in China, June 28 – August 8
Ages 6+ Eighty three Picasso original artworks and eighty four photographs by Edward Quinn are exhibited at Riverside Art Museum from June 28 to August 8. Price TBA. 10.30am-6pm. Riverside Art Museum (5309.2066)
Best of Next Week
Learn How to Use Wechat Pay, July 9
Ages 14+ Students will learn how to use Wechat Pay and also learn some basic relevant vocabulary. RSVP by July 8. Free. 11am-Noon. Sinology Institute (WeChat id: mmmichellecli)
The Schoolhouse Community Service Day, July 9
Ages 8+ Every year The Brickyard Inn has a community service day to give back to their community. The proceeds of the lunch service go to the elderly of their village and township. Participation by companies and organizations is welcome. Free. Noon-3.30pm. The Brickyard Inn and Retreat Center at Mutianyu Great Wall 瓦厂 (info@theschoolhouseatmutianyu.com)
Photo: Porsche Brosseau (Flickr)
