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Magic Drama: One Starry Night & Out of the Blue, Jul 12-21
Ages 2+. This stage work for kids and families gives children a taste of 28 pieces by Van Gogh, Monet, Kandinsky, Da Vinci, and Michelangelo, telling the story of Lena, a little girl who falls asleep while reading a book of classical paintings her grandfather sent her. This performance is suitable for children over the age of 2, and is performed in English.
RMB 180-480. 7.30pm. Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. (Go here for more information or to buy tickets).
Beijing Hikers Kids Club: Intelligence Valley, Jul 21
Ages 5-12. Kids Club, by Beijing Hikers, is a relaxed outing for kids to enjoy some family time in nature. Hike an easy 5km down Intelligence Valley, using stepping stones to cross small streams, and stopping midway to picnic and explore a small, rocky beach by a bend in the river. Make your booking through their website, and they’ll email you all the information you’ll need for a fun day out, including contact details for your guide and information about where to meet.
RMB 380, RMB 340 (for members), RMB 180 (kids 5–12), RMB 150 (kids 3–4). 7.30am. Go here for more info and to book your spot.
Brunch for A Cause at Moka Bros (The Place), Jul 21
All ages. A Charity brunch will be held at Moka Bros (The Place) this Sunday. Roots and Shoots is teaming up with this health-focused restaurant to bring you an alternative brunch packed with plant-based goodness! Try something different with your little ones and lower your carbon footprint for a day. Enjoy a lovely Sunday with nice food and joy!
RMB 140. 11am. Moka Bros. (The Place). Scan the QR code above for menu and to RSVP.
Keystone Academy China Discovery Program, Jul 15 – Aug 2
Kids aged 8-17. Keystone’s Summer Archway language immersion program serves Western students in mastering their command of the Mandarin language. In three weeks, students will explore the past, the present, and the future of this exciting and influential city while simultaneously strengthening the communication skills of Chinese language learners. In the classroom, students will interact with creative and experienced lead teachers through discussion and exploration activities. Outside the classroom, students will visit historic and contemporary sites that demonstrate the diversity of experiences that make up Beijing’s cultural environment.
For more info please contact Keystone Academy (8049 6008 ext. 2777 or summer@keystoneacademy.cn).
Japanese Animation & Studio Ghibli Manuscript Exhibition, Now-Aug 29
All ages. Studio Ghibli is best known for its animation feature films, with notable pieces like Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away, which are loved widely by many. Polar Bear Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of rare production celluloids – original artworks featuring some of the fascinating scenes from these celebrated films, traditionally hand-drawn before the advent of computer animation.
RMB 68. 10am-6.30pm. Polar Bear Gallery 798 Art District. (Go here for tickets and more information)
Picasso – Birth of a Genius, Now-Sep 1
All ages. “Picasso – Birth of a Genius”—the most significant exhibition of work by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) ever to take place in China—will be presented at UCCA between June 15 and September 1, 2019. The exhibition, which offers a comprehensive overview of the first three decades of Picasso’s career, is drawn from the collection of the Musée national Picasso-Paris. It includes 103 works in total, including paintings, sculptures, and works on paper.
RMB 138-188. 10am-7pm. UCCA. (Go here for more information or to buy tickets).
The Beatles: Beat On, Now-Sep 15
All ages. The Beatles were a legendary rock group that formed in Liverpool, England, in 1960, and went on to transform popular music as a creative, highly commercial art form over the next decade. The Beatles were one of the most popular bands of all time, producing songs like “Yesterday, “Hey Jude,” “Penny Lane, “With A Little Help From My Friends,” “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown),” “Day Tripper” and “Come Together.” Apart from the music, the exhibition is also a panoramic look back into the Beatles’ golden eras, to comfort Chinese fans of the years they missed.
RMB 98, RMB 68 (advance). 10am-10pm. Joy City Chaoyang. (Go here for tickets and more information).
Anthony Browne’s Happy Museum, Now-Sep 22
All ages. The exhibition displays 162 original paintings from renowned British writer and illustrator Anthony Browne, who is a winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international recognition given to creators of children’s books. Themed ‘happiness’, the exhibition shows how Browne portrays his characters with impeccable details and pencil strokes to truly bring them to life. The exhibition is filled with paintings and interactive activities that people of all ages can relate to. As Browne has said: “Picture books are for everybody at any age, not books to be left behind as we grow older.”
RMB 58. 10am-6pm. National Museum of Classic Books. (Click here for more information and tickets).
Van Gogh Immersive Experience: Fantasy of the Inner World, Now-Sep 22
All ages. Let’s be honest, it’s not always easy to get the kids excited about a trip to the museum. But, when you throw VR into the mix then you have another thing all together. From now until Sep 22, The National Museum of China is hosting this immersive VR exhibition, bringing to life some of the most famous works of famed Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh. The experience has more than 200 works by Van Gogh, reconstructed into a multi-sensory experience for new audiences.
RMB 55. 9am-5pm. The National Museum of China. (6512 8901,For more information or to buy tickets, visit here).
Lucy Sparrow’s Felt Art Imaginarium, Now-Oct 11
All ages. This summer, M WOODS presents 70 masterpieces recreated by Lucy Sparrow, one of the most exciting and innovative artists in the UK today. Each piece was hand-crafted from the annals of art history and covered the entirety of the museum in her signature, colorful felt. Having received worldwide attention for felt installations in London, New York, and Los Angeles, Lucy Sparrow’s Felt Art Imaginarium marks the artist’s debut in Asia, and creates an immersive installation commissioned specifically for this Beijing gallery.
RMB 80 (RMB 50 for students).Tue-Sun 10.30 am-7 pm. M Woods
NBA Exhibition: Unstoppable Beijing, Now-Oct 13
Aimed at showcasing the excitement of the game and the rich history of the league, the NBA is launching its touring exhibition in Beijing. By using interactive exhibits, video, and exciting memorabilia, the multi-level experience will showcase the passion of the league, its teams and players, and will explore the many ways the NBA has evolved since its founding in 1946.
RMB 90 (Before Jul 12 early bird ticket: RMB 66 per person). 10 am – 8 pm. Yang Art Museum. (Go here for tickets and more information)
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