INN Shunyi Coffee Morning at BSB, Shunyi, Oct 20
Adults. The International Newcomers Network Coffee Mornings is a great opportunity to meet other newcomers and old-timers in the Shunyi area. Free. 10am-Noon. The British School of Beijing, Shunyi (8047 3588).
Piano Recital by the Dean of Yale School of Music at Keystone Academy, Oct 21
As the Dean of Yale School of Music, Robert Blocker is a renowned international pianist and music educator. He is also a commentator of current affairs who often appears at TV and radio shows in the U.S. He will give a piano solo concert at Keystone Academy to present classic pieces by Mozart and Brahms. 7pm, 200RMB. Only for children above 1.2 meters. (8049 6008-2037, event@keystoneacademy.cn)
Harrow Beijing Autumn Fair, Oct 22
All ages. Harrow Beijing’s Autumn Fair brings quintessential British flair such as Bric-a-Brac (vendors selling their wares), delicious fair food, entertaining games and activities, and live performances to the community. This event is organized by Friends of Harrow. Free. 10-am-4pm. Harrow International School Beijing (6444 8900)
Roundabout Children’s Flea Market, Oct 22
This event could be for all ages but particularly children between 4 and 12 years old. Signing up beforehand is expected. Name of kids and contact phone numbers to be sent to Lili Zhou at phone 150 1018 7653, WeChat: CHOWLZHOU, or email: chowlilyzhou@yahoo.com. 14pm-17pm. In front of Uniqlo, Central Plaza, North of Shine Hill City.
Car Boot Sale, Oct 23
As October is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Roundabout hosts this day to be a great fun day out for family as well as to raise fund for Wheels for Life breast cancer screening program of United Family Charitable Fund. Crafts, cool race cars, snacks and warm drinks to be expected. Find a choice location on the wide street in front of the retail store, and then open the boot to sell your stuff. Register at roundaboutlily1989@163.com, 200rmb/car; pay by WeChat, or cash at the store. (Enquiries: 158 0132 9247 Chinese and 186 1137 1614 English) 10am – 1pm.
Florian Noack Piano Recital at La Plantation, 23 Oct
Florian Noack is from Belgium.He began playing piano at the age of 4 and at 12, he entered the Queen Elizabeth Musical Chapel in the program for Exceptional Young Talent. He has won some twenty national and international competitions, and is regularly invited to many festivals in China, the U.S., France and Germany. In 2015, he won the ECHO Klassik prize (a major award in Germany)for his latest CD. 4pm, 150RMB/adult or 80RMB/student for advanced booking (5166 1201, 185 1344 8256 – English and French speaking). 200RMB/adult or 100RMB/student for tickets on site.
Roundabout Book Fair at DCB, Oct 22, 24 and 25
All ages. Grab your own stellar book deals (as low as RMB 1) and support a charitable cause. Free. 10am-3pm. Dulwich College Beijing (6454 9000)