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Free Events
Bumps2Babes Playgroups
Ages 3 and under. This thriving parent community is geared toward parents with kids born after January 2013. It has free playgroups meeting throughout the city. We suggest parents new to the city get involved and hang out with a playgroup in your region. English speakers only. Don’t forget to ask to receive the newsletter and be added to the official Bumps2Babes WeChat group. Free. Time and location varies (beijingbumps2babes@gmail.com)
BSB Baby and Toddler Group, Fridays
Ages 0-18mnths. Meet other moms of small children at this playgroup with plenty of age-appropriate toys, seasonal crafts, singing, actions and more. Open to foreign passport holders only, the mother or father needs to attend, not the Ayi. Drinks and snacks provided. Register by email. Free. 9-10.30am. The British School of Beijing Shunyi (8047 3588, play@britishschool.org.cn)
Beijing Women’s Network: DayDay Up Job Fair and Workshops, Sept 10
For adults. Beijing Women’s Network hosts a job fair and workshops for those interested in business expansion and networking with fellow professionals in the technology and creative industries. Click here if this event interests you. Free. 2-5pm.DayDayUp Co-working Space – 22/F, Office Bldg C, Sanlitun SOHO, Chaoyang District, 朝阳区 三里屯SOHO C座 22层. (More Information)
Unique Events
China National Opera House Chinese Opera for Teenagers, Sep 7
Ages 7+. This concert presents excerpt from traditional Chinese operas for teenagers. These famous operas can bring teens into the fantastic world of opera. RMB 200/100. 7.30-9pm. National Centre For The Performing Arts (Book tickets here)
Wine and Food Tasting, Sep 8
Adults. Signature Wine Club panel of experts will prepare 6 high quality imported wines from the old and new worlds. Food paired at this event will be four varieties of baozza (baozi + pizza)! Casual, mixed networking, perfect for a date night precursor. Space limited, RSVP by email. RMB 100 (Members), RMB 120 (Yoopay), RMB 150 (Door Price). 7.30-10pm. QBAR Chang’an Business Hotel, 6/F. (wine@sigwine.com)
Macbeth Opera, Sep 7
Ages 6+. Composed by Giuseppe Verdi and first premiered in 1847, this showing will be conducted by Daniel Oren and directed by Hugo de Ana. RMB 180+ (Note children under 1.2 M are not admitted into the NCPA) National Centre For The Performing Arts (6655 0000)
Childbirth Workshop, Sep 10
Adults. Prepare for you first birth (or second) with this informative workshop from Oasis International Hospital. Register by email. RMB 200 for couples, RMB 100 single, discounts for OASIS Members/patients. 9am-2pm. Oasis International Hospital. 9 North Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳区酒仙桥北路9号 (ashley.gaul@oasishealth.cn)
Arts & Crafts Adventures, Sep 10-11
Ages 3-7. Crafts, arts, and movement combine at the Adventure Zone. RMB 350+ 9am-6pm. Kerry Hotel Beijing. 1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang (8565 2643)
Ongoing Events
Meet Vincent Van Gogh, 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)
Star Dream Acrobactic Show, Until Sep 30
All ages. The China National Acrobatic Troupe combines national music, dance, opera, traditional acrobatics, and martial arts for a culturally charming show. 5.30pm RMB 180+ Chinese Acrobatic (Dongtu) Theater, 85 East Jiaodaokou Street, Dongcheng District 交道口东大街85号东城区第一图书馆 (Buy tickets here)
Book Creation Workshop, Tuesdays, September 6-November 15
Ages 6-12. Discover your creative writing skills and artistic nature in the 10-week Autumn Book Program including learning about the elements of a story, graphic design/illustration, and storytelling. Learn teamwork, confidence and expressing yourself through art and illustrations. Tuesdays from September 6-November 16 apart from the National holiday. Healthy snacks provided. RMB 4,288 /per student (RMB 500 rebate if over 8 students enrolled). 4-6pm. R3 Discovery 北京德家沃利探索学习中心 朝阳区 金汇路9 中骏世界城D座 B1 层 R080室 (Email: r3discovery@sina.com, WeChat：R3Discovery)
Cavalia, Until Sep 7
All ages. Cavalia keeps extending their stay, so we’re suspicious they’re going to set up shop here for good. Wouldn’t that be nice? Unless that dream becomes a reality, tickets are only available until September 7. RMB 120-1,980. 2.30pm and/or 7.30pm. Chaoyang Park East Gate Parking Lot (Buy Here)
Positive Parenting “TALK”, September 8 – 29
Adults. Parents, are you having struggles? Too many “why” in one day? Are you exhausted with kids and chores in general? Then lets TALK about it every Thursday starting September 8! Positive Parenting Talk is designed for parents to learn and discuss how to grow up happily with your kids. RMB 50. 10-11am. R3 Discovery 北京德家沃利探索学习中心 – B1-R080, Zhongjunshijiecheng D, 9 Jinhui Road, Chaoyang District 北京朝阳区 金汇路9 中骏世界城商业区 D 座B1层R080室 (Email: r3discovery@sina.com, WeChat：R3Discovery)
Culinary Market Tour, Every Tuesday and Saturday
All ages. The Hutong leads a culinary walking market tour to help expat residents create their own Chinese kitchen, as well as to get over the intimidation and confusion of the Chinese food market. Registration required. RMB 200. 10am-noon. The Hutong (159 0104 6127, events@thehutong.com)
The Bookworm’s Weekly SciFi Book Club, Thursdays
Ages 10+. Attendees of the Bookworm’s weekly SciFi Book Club will read a new short story then discuss it during the meeting. Authors previously covered include Greg Egan, Iain M. Banks, Andy Weir, among others. Free. 8-9pm. The Bookworm (Wechat: Merukaba, Website)
Andy Warhol: Contact, Until January 7 2017
Ages 13+. “M WOODS is pleased to announce Andy Warhol: Contact, an exhibition of groundbreaking film, photography, and interactive installations by one of the twentieth century’s most influential artists. Curated by M WOODS Director Presca Ahn, it is the first in a series of major monographic exhibitions planned at the museum over the next three years. Illuminating areas of Andy Warhol’s practice never before shown in China, Andy Warhol: Contact features a selection of the artist’s Screen Tests, Polaroids, and Wallpaper, as well as his Silver Clouds and the experimental 1963 film Kiss– works which broke the boundaries of contemporary art when they were first made with the new media of Warhol’s time, and still compel viewers today with their extraordinary immediacy.” Tickets may be purchased via Douban. RMB 40 for students, RMB 60 for regular entrance. 10am-6:30pm. M Woods (木木美术馆) D-06, 2 Jiuxianqiao Road, 789 Art District, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区2号789艺术区2号院D-06.
Kung Fu Panda Show, Until Dec 31
All ages. Kung Fu Panda show is highly recommended for people who are obsessed with Chinese Kung Fu or families with kids. The whole performance told an obsessive story that some famous martial artists and two cuddly pandas go on a trip to find the true essence of Chinese Kung Fu, featuring martial arts, dance, music, and more in an action packed show, which brings infinite gaiety for kids, even adults. Shows are Shichahai Theatre – 57, Dianmen West Street, Xicheng District. 西城区地安门西大街57号 (138 0106 7568)
Best of Next Week
Taking Care of Your Health in Beijing, Sep 12
Adults. Whether you are living in the suburbs or the heart of downtown, life in the capital can be an exciting adventure. Being prepared and informed can help you deal with any unforeseen health problems that may arise, be they common or life-threatening. Register by email, though walk-ins welcome. Free. 9.30am. Beijing United Family Hospital, 2 Jiangtai Rd. 将台路2号 (Jenifer.Sullivan@ufh.com.cn)
Early Years Open House, Sep 14
Adults. See fun projects in action, classrooms, and ask curriculum questions at BSB Shunyi. RSVP by email. Free. 9-11am. The British School of Beijing, Shunyi (admissions@bsbshunyi.com)
How to Support Your Child in a Montessori Environment, Sep 14
Adults. In the first in a yearlong series of talks which are open to the entire Beijing community, Acting Interim Principal Sharon Keenan will lead parents through the many ways in which they can support their children in a Montessori Environment. Coffee and muffins provided. Register by email. Free. 8.30-10am. The International Montessori School of Beijing. Bldg 8, 2 Xiangjiang Beilu Chaoyang 朝阳区 朝阳区香江北路2号院8号楼 (aislingobrien@msb.edu.cn)
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