This week we’ve got Where We’ll Be, Free Events, Unique Events, Ongoing Events and seven of the Best Events of Next Week. Click on the header of each event to see more information in our events directory, where kid-friendly-event organizers and businesses with family deals are encouraged to post at no cost!
School editor Jessica Suotmaa will be nibbling on treats at the British High Tea. On Saturday, she’ll try to time herself just right to make it to both the YCIS Global Community Day and the BCIS Festival of the Arts.
Senior editor, Nimo Wanjau is planning to learn about how to help early readers then cheer on a friend participating in Tri4Change! 加油 (jiāyóu)!
Tea at the British Ambassador Residence, May 10
Adults. Join the ladies of the Brit Club for a morning tea in high style. RMB 50 for non-members. 10am – Noon. British Ambassador Residence (britclubbeijing@yahoo.com)
Parent Teacher Workshop Emergent Literacy for Early Readers, May 10
Adults. Attendees will be able to learn the foundation of emergent literacy and signs of a need for intervention, thus better prepare their child for international schools or immersion programs. Best for parents or teachers of children with non-native English backgrounds. Registration required. Free. 1.30-2.30pm. Little Oasis (8417 6878)
Tri4Change Super Sprint Triathlon 2016, May 14
All ages. Tri4Change’s Third annual super sprint triathlon seeks to raise money for Roundabout Beijing. All spots are taken but people can go cheer and get motivated for next year. 7-10.30am. Western Academy of Beijing (Tri4Change.net/Beijing)
YCIS Beijing Global Community Day, May 14
All ages. Global Community Day is hosted with the mission of showcasing the very best of each and every culture in the school while unifying us all as global citizens in Beijing. Global Community day is also the annual charity event for the YCIS Beijing PO; all the money raised at the event is donated to the “YCIS Seeds of Hope” charity. 10am-2pm. Yew Chung International School of Beijing (8583 3731)
2016 BCIS Spring in the City Community Fair, May 14
All ages. This year’s theme is “The Festival of the Arts,” and the event promises an amazing celebration of the many artistic talents and opportunities students at BCIS have. The fair will also have family-friendly games and activities, performances, raffle prizes, delicious food, and more. Free. 11am-3pm. Beijing City International School (8771 7171)
Free Events
One Day Pop-up Fashion Focused Sale, May 10
Adults. If you’re still looking for that signature summer dress, accessories, hats, and more. There will be wine to sip on while you browse the wares designed my moms. Free. 11am-3pm. Beijing Riviera Clubhouse ( 186 0080 9284 (Malinda), 139 1043 1832 (Elisabeth))
3D Printing Expo, May 10-13
Ages 7+ Kids, teachers and parents need to prepare themselves for a future requiring 21st century skills; this expo provides a great introduction into a fast growing tech industry! Free. 10am-4.30pm China International Exhibition Center (Register here)
Basically Beethoven, May 12
Adults. Swooning among swirling notes at this classical open mic sounds like the perfect, chill date night on a budget. Free. 7.30-8pm. (info@chinabookworm.com)
Scratch Day China 2016, May 14
Ages 6+. Scratch Day is about exploring programming, being creative, collaborating with each other, and having fun. Everyone who attends receives a free Scratch Day T-shirt. Free, 1pm – 5.30pm Guanghua Soho (wilraising@163.com)
Yetang Creative Pop-up Market, May 14-15
Ages 7+. This perfect event for a mother-daughter shopping duo includes products from several different handcrafted, handmade or unique hipster, and indie vendors. Free. Noon-7pm. 3.3 Clothing Mall Sanlitun (event@yetang.com)
The Beijing Flea Market: May Edition, May 14
Ages 7+ More than 30 independent labels, handmade goods, vintage, craft foods and drink specials. Come and post a photo on WeChat of your favorite vendor in the first hour of the event for a free drink. Free. 11am-5pm. The Bookworm (jessicamrapp@gmail.com)
Unique
Salsa and Wine Community Event by JingJobs, May 11
Adults. Why not salsa and enjoy wine while you search for a new job or new employees? After all, great teams work hard and have fun together. RMB 60. 5.30-9pm. INN Cube (we chat: getjinged)
5th Annual Hockey Night Beijing, May 14All ages. Bring your friends and family to the Fifth annual Hockey Night in Beijing to enjoy high-energy, fast-paced ice hockey, and a complete sports entertainment experience. RMB 50-100. 12.30-7pm. Quanfa Garden North Gate (curtis@canlifesports.com)
Memphis in May in Beijing BBQ/Music Fest, May 14
All ages. Don’t pine for the Southeast any longer! Home plate is bringing home the barbecue and the Memphis blues with this food fest. RMB 125 (All you can eat – AYCE) wristband. 2pm-late. Home Plate Bar-B-Que, Sanlitun (400 096 7670)
Day Trip to Imagival Festival, May 14-15
Ages 7-18. Kids who can’t spend the night at the Imagival Festival can still purchase day tickets. On Saturday and Sunday, kids will enjoy: Games, Water Fight, Archery, Rollerblading, Bubble Football, Survival Skills, Mountain Forest Adventure, Giant Treasure Hunt and more. Mangshan (imagival.com)
Fest Noz Interceltic Festival, May 14
All ages. Live music, food, and plenty of traditional Celtic dances. RMB 25 (Adults), RMB 10 (Kids 2-12). British School of Beijing, Sanlitun (zhongbreizh@hotmail.com)
YCIS Beijing’s Fun(d) Run at Global Community Day, May 15
Ages 5+ Participation in the 2.5km or 5km races requires a RMB 50 donation to the Yu Hua charity, a local charity that specializes in assisting children with epilepsy. Runners will be able to win prizes from YCIS sponsors. Registration required. RMB 50. 10.30-11.30am. Yew Chung International School of Beijing (tsodavid@hotmail.com)
Ongoing
Mentor Walks at Ritan Park, May 13
Adults. A typical walk includes one Mentor and three to five Mentees. Mentees have the incredible opportunity to seek advice from seasoned professionals who will provide an open ear, honest feedback and meaningful guidance. Free, but registration required. 7.45-9am. Rita Park (info@mentorwalks.asia, michelle@m-restaurantgroup.com)
7 Best of Next Week
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)
American Tribal Style Bellydancing Beginners Classes with Kae Montgomery, May 20-22
Ages 12+ ATS bellydance 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)
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)
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)
HoK Community YARD Sale 2016, May 21
All ages. Free tables to sell your goods! All we ask is you bring some baked goods we can sell out our cake table and ALL the money raised from the cake table goes to Charity. Free. 10am-1pm. House of Knowledge, Chaoyang Park and House of Knowledge, Quanta Gardens (vg@hokschools.com, qf@hokschools.com)
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)
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®. Early bird tickets on sale until Friday, May 13. RMB 50 (early bird), RMB 90 (normal price). Sanfine Hospital (150 0115 7367)
Photos: Courtesy of Donnie Ray Jones, Mike Trudeau, Hernán Piñera, Jerome Naselli and Republic of Korea (Flickr)
