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DayDayUp Art Class – Colored Pencil Class, Aug 30
All ages. Colored pencil is an art technique used to combine sketch and color. Its uniqueness is associated with the rich and exquisite colors used, allowing artists to show a light and transparent texture. RMB 30 (register here). 6.30-7.30pm. DayDayUp.
BenCham Presents “A Dutch Night”, Aug 31
Adults. BenCham invites everyone to a special evening with a Dutch-themed dinner at Cindy’s Umami by Han, the first modern Dutch restaurant brand in Beijing that features a creative fusion between Western and Asian cuisines. Dutch Michelin star chefs Han Ji and Frank Naar have developed a creative western-style cuisine according to the oriental “five elements theory”, which highlights the original taste of all ingredients with a signature sour twist that will please the taste buds. RMB 499 (buy tickets here). 6-10pm. Cindy’s Umami By Han.
Hawaiian Themed Charity Party, Sep 1
Adults. Support mental health care in Beijing at this charity party at Side Street. Reduce stigma and open minds as you try out hula dancing, a Chinese tea ceremony, and take part in a raffle with amazing prizes. Even better, there are great drink specials like RMB 15 tequila shots and RMB 35 pina coladas. Free admission. 6pm. Side Street.
BICF Arrival Hall (Ladies Edition), Sep 1
Adults. Are you new to Beijing and unsure how to thrive in this new city? Or you’ve been here a while and need a chance to make new friends? Join a ladies’ day out on September 1 with Beijing International Christian Fellowship (BICF). Several seasoned expat women will share how they’ve learned to thrive in Beijing. Enjoy an opportunity to both give and take in a free household items and clothing swap, and more. RMB 50 (includes lunch and snacks). 10am-5pm. BICF 21st Century Office, Rm 800-900, Twenty-First Century Hotel. (citychurch@bicf.org)
Dream Big Dance Bigger, Charity Pool Party, Sep 2
Adults. This pool party for a cause supports Migrant Children’s Foundation. Celebrate while helping in exciting end-of-summer activities like live music, Zumba dancing, a crazy ‘Floating Gladiators’ game hosted by Imagine, and food and drinks from Doko and Yeah Lab. RMB 100 (available at the reception area of Beijing Riviera). 4pm. Beijing Riviera Country Club. (WeChat ID: chenshihhan)
Mommy and Me Yoga, every Tue from Sep 4
Ages 0-3.5 and adults. Yoga instructor Rose Scott leads a yoga class for mommies and their young ones (daddies are also welcome). The class aims to promote the parent-child bond through a physical activity while encouraging joy and health in movement. Classes are taught in English and are limited to a maximum of 10 participants per group. RMB 60 (scan the QR code on the poster to register). 9.45-10.30am. Ivy Bilingual School OE Campus.
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