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Street Dance Classes with Sunshine Studios, Mar 6
Sunshine Studios is organizing two street dance classes and dance team courses for different levels of dance ability. For regular classes, you can choose from four sessions. Through joining the dance team courses, members can get four hours of expert training per week leading to a final performance. All ages. RMB 130 per hour, RMB 280 per week. 6.30-8.30pm. Western Academy of Beijing. (enquiries@sunshine-studios.co.uk)
National Theatre of China: Beijing Fayuan Temple, Mar 6-10
The drama Beijing Fayuan Temple portrays a series of historical events from 1888 to 1927, from the end of the Qing Dynasty and the early years of the Republic. The performance integrates intricate elements like life and death, country and family, and emperor and courtiers. These brutal and cruel histories presented through the court, populace, and temple on the stage are a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with some of the major aspects of Chinese history and culture. All ages. RMB 280-1,080. 7.30-9.30pm. National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA). (6655 0000)
International Women’s Day Brunch, Mar 8
The International Women’s Day Brunch is organized by AustCham China and the Australian Embassy. This year, Fortescue Metals Group CEO Elizabeth Gaines will attend and join a discussion with CGTN anchor Cheng Lei. Gaines is a highly experienced business leader across a range of industries and economies and will bring a broad international perspective and a unique insight into leadership, diversity, and business. Adults. RMB 450. Noon-2pm. China World Summit Wing, Beijing. (6505 2299)
Dylan Werner Workshop at Pure Yoga, Mar 8-10
Dylan Werner’s workshop at Pure Yoga is a three-day course where you can learn about Master Vinyasa, Buddha Palms Yoga, fascial stretching, and conditioning. Dylan Werner, with 18-years of experience, brings the advanced concepts of yoga and movement to all levels of yoga ability. Adults. RMB 3,000, RMB 750 (single class drop-in). 6.30-9.30pm (March 8), 9am-5.30 (March 9), 9am-6pm (March 10). Pure Yoga, WF Central.
Rumble in the Jumble: Femme Festival, Mar 9
The popular Rumble in the Jumble pop-up market aims to take the celebration of International Women’s Day further in their March “Femme Festival”, which honors the beauty, strength, and power within women. Aside from Rumble’s signature community bookstall, and the vendors and artisans who will sell all things creative and artistic, this edition also features activity providers including Black Rabbit Tattoo who will do personalized tattoos on site; a pop-up poet called Boriqua in Beijing, writing customized poetry on the spot; and embroiderer Emilie 工dea who will mend your clothing items for free in her “Surgery for Broken Clothing” session. All ages. Free admission. Noon-6pm. Modernista, Baochao Hutong. (WeChat ID: CharLouise)
Be You Beijing Women’s Retreat, Mar 9-10
Be You Women’s Retreat organizes an overnight stay at EAST Hotel, with goodie bags, a class with Jindafit, brunch with free flow bubbly, hair and make-up, a photo booth, a Berry Thoughtful Workshop, and much more. Adults. RMB 2,400 (single room), RMB 1,900 (double room). EAST Beijing. (8426 0888)
Photography Art: Greetings from South Korea, until Mar 10
Three Shadows Photography Art Centre presents the exhibition Greetings from South Korea, which shows multifaceted aspects of Korean photography across three different periods. This theme is divided into three parts: “Limb Eung-Sik: History Through the Lens”, “Reinventing Our Time”, and “Same Seasons, Different Memories”. It will be the first tour of the exhibition after its appearance at the Jimei×Arles International Photo Festival in Xiamen in 2018. All ages. Free. 10am-6pm (closed every Monday). Three Shadows Photography Art Centre. (6432 2663)
Green School Family Camp 2019, Mar 10-16
This family camp takes place at Green School in the jungles of Bali. Participants will gain experiences from various environmental activities, such as bamboo raft building and Balinese mud wrestling so that they can arouse thinking about the symbiotic relationship with nature. Ages 2-7. RMB 5,300 (kids), RMB 7,700 (adults). Ubud, Bali (WeChat: 186 1034 6037)
Harrow Beijing Careers Fair, Mar 12
The inaugural Harrow Beijing Careers Fair will present business activities, especially career prospects, to secondary school pupils in the Beijing area. Participants will gain first-hand knowledge of possible career paths as they plan their next educational steps. All ages. Free. 4-7pm. Harrow Beijing. (6444 8900)
2019 Avenir Business Competition at BCIS, Mar 16-17
No experience is necessary to take part in this entrepreneur competition at Beijing City International School (BCIS). An experienced entrepreneur will guide students on-site, and there will also be talks from local entrepreneurs to inspire students with their stories. The event will be conducted in English and is associated with the Queensland University of Technology. Ages 14-18. Free. Noon. BCIS. (Register here)
National Geographic: A New Age of Exploration 2.0, Mar 23-Jun 23
To celebrate its achievements over the past 131 years, National Geographic magazine is holding a special exhibition: Classic Image Feast 2.0, to explore the wonders of the world and discover the beauty of China. The exhibition will showcase classic images of China and include a new display called “China Memory”, which allows visitors to rediscover the grand beauty and cultural heritage of China. All ages. RMB 70-100. 9am-5pm. Beijing World Art Museum. (5980 2222)
First Aid Training for Parents, Mar 24
At IMC’s first aid training for parents, you will learn how to protect and help your child in a variety of situations. From small things, like teaching your children how to get to emergency services, to bigger things, like basic life support and how to deal with environmental emergencies, this course covers all the basics of first aid you need to know. Adults. RMB 300. 9am-noon. International Medical Center (IMC). (6465 1561)
Baby Book Club, every Tuesday
The British School of Beijing (BSB), Sanlitun is delighted to announce Baby Book Club. Through this event, you can introduce your young kids to the wonderful world of reading every Tuesday at the school’s Li Building. All babies must be foreign passport holders and accompanied by his or parents, and not an ayi. Ages 0-2. Free. 10-10.30am. Sign up at receptionsltey@bsbsanlitun.com (10 seats only). The British School of Beijing (BSB), Sanlitun. (8532 5320)
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