3e International School Open House, Nov 8
3e International School invites parents to experience their Elementary School dual language immersion program. Parents can tour the campus and its diverse learning environment. Along with the tour, parents can receive an overview of grades one through six bilingual program and curriculum. Parents. Free, requires registration. 9.30am – 11.30am. admissions@3einternationalschool.org, 3einternationalschool.org.
3e International School.
Huijia Open Days, Nov 9 and 24
At Huijia Open Days, Huijia Private School’s leadership team will meet with you to elaborate on Huijia’s philosophy and carefully answer your educational doubts. Your child will experience Huijia’s teachers, classroom model, courses, hardware, and campus life. Learn about Huijia’s professional education consultants, its one-to-one consulting services, and how it can help match you to more suitable education resources. RMB 150 for parents and RMB 415 for students. admissions@huijia.edu.com. www.huijia.edu.cn. Huijia Private School.
Beijing Hiker’s Kids Club: Gubeikou Wall and Adventure Playground, Nov 10
This hike is 3-5 km over 2-3 hours. A slow-paced walk up to the middle part of the Gubeikou Great Wall to take a look about the towers, hike along the wall, and then hike down to the adventure playground for play and picnic time. Ages 3+. RMB 150 for kids 3-5, RMB 180 kids 6-12, RMB 380 for adults. 8am – 4.30pm. beijinghikers.com. Gubeikou Great Wall.
French Holiday Workshop, Nov 11 – 15
Every year Atelier prepares a holiday workshop to celebrate the French holiday in November. This workshop consists of two parts: Art and Fablab. The art workshop will focus on constructivism from different aspects, and Fablab will focus on making a big project called, “Recycling enlightened paper house.” During Fablab students will learn the importance of environmental protection, the recycling process, and a basic knowledge of electricity. At the end they will make a 3D paper house that lights up. RMB 2,000 – 2,700. 10am – 4pm.
contact@atelier.cn.com. Atelier at Shunyi and Sanlitun Campus.
Titanic the Musical, Nov 12 – 24
Titanic the Musical comes to Beijing! Everyone probably knows the story of the “unsinkable” ship, the RMS Titanic, sinking on its maiden voyage, costing the lives of 1,517 people. This musical brings the stunning story to life, based on real people aboard the ship and their varying dreams and reasons for being on the Titanic. The original Broadway performance won five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book. This new production from London has similarly won critical acclaim from across the world. All ages. RMB 180 – 880. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. www.247tickets.com. Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Centre Grand Theatre.
An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, Nov 13
Spend an intimate evening with renowned primatologist, conservationist, and UN Messenger of Peace, Dr. Jane Goodall DBE. Attendees will have an opportunity to screen the documentary, Jane, followed by a powerful discussion by Dr. Goodall about her life and work. What’s more, a Q+A will also be featured as part of the discussion. RMB 80-350. 5.30pm-8.30pm. British Chamber of Commerce in China. Hilton Beijing. No. 1 Donfang Lu.
The Future of Education Now Conference, Nov 13 – 16
The Future of Education Now is a festival/conference that emphasizes learning in today’s modern world. Attend workshops, and presentations from some of the world’s leading innovators and disruptors in international education. School leaders from all over the world will share their best practices and visions on what learning NOW should look like. Parents and students Grades 7 and up. RMB 500. Registration required. WAB parents and student tickets are available at reduced rates. web.cvent.com/event. Western Academy of Beijing.
Distinguished Speaker Series: Anton Nel, Nov 19
Join Western Academy of Beijing’s (WAB’s) intimate concert and discussion with Anton Nel, world-renowned classical pianist and winner of the 1987 Naumburg International Piano Competition. Anton’s remarkable and multifaceted career spans five continents and four decades, and includes the release of several solo CDs and performances with the globe’s most famous symphonies and orchestras. All ages. Free. Concert: 5:10-6:00pm, Talk 6:00-7:30pm. RSVP at wab.edu/DSS. Western Academy of Beijing, Blu Theatre, 10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu, Chao Yang District.
Suicide Prevention Workshop, Nov 23 – 24
Lifeline and Livingworks are hosting an “Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)” session in Beijing. They have held ASIST courses in Shanghai for many years, but this is the first time it has come to Beijing. This workshop provides valuable skills training on how to spot someone who is at risk for suicide and how to support them. It also helps remind people of the benefits of working together to help keep people safe. ASIST is an internationally accredited course and space is limited. Counselors, therapists, teacher, people who work with vulnerable groups. RMB 3,800. All day. email director@lifeline-shanghai.com. If you need someone to talk to call 400 821 1215.
End of Year Charity Auction Bash, Nov 23
The Beijing Clothing Auction Network’s annual End of Year Charity Auction Bash is back. Combining sustainability, charity, and community, the Network brings women together through a love of ethical fashion and giving back to the community. It’s a clothing swap with a twist! Clothing Auctions are a way of sharing pre-loved clothes with other like-minded women in private homes across Beijing and raising a ton of money along the way. The annual event held at East Hotel is a big celebration of the network’s successes in 2019. New people are always welcome to join. Women of all ages. RMB 150, please register. 7.30pm – 10.30pm. WeChat: becstarnz. Domain.
BSB Shunyi Secondary Production “Little Shop of Horrors”, Nov 23 – 24
Come and see this exciting show performed by The British School of Beijing, Shunyi’s (BSB Shunyi’s) secondary students. With music and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, this show will surely entertain. This musical stars Seymour, a shy shop assistant whose life completely changes after finding a strange plant. Expect the unexpected and enjoy the sensational 60s style music and dance along the way! There are three performances: Nov 23 at 2pm and 7pm and Nov 24 at 2pm. RMB 65 (kids) – 100 (adults). 2pm and 7pm.
www.bsbshunyi.com. BSB Shunyi Campus.
Blue Man Group on Tour, Nov 27
Share the crazy, the colorful and the cool, as Blue Man Group takes you to places you’ve never been, seen or heard before. It’s a masterful and musical trip, led by three of the boldest, baldest and bluest guys on the planet. Over 35 million folks worldwide, young and old, have rocked, laughed and partied with Blue Man Group. Come see what you’ve been missing. All ages. RMB 280 – 680. www.247tickets.com. Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Centre Theatre.
Parent Education Workshop: The Reggio Emilia Approach, Nov 27
House of Knowledge (HoK) presents a parent educational workshop on how the Reggio Emilia approach can prepare your child for a successful life. In this workshop, Mr. Farshad Danicek, co-founder of House of Knowledge, will share his thoughts on why the Reggio Emilia approach is so important in the 21st century. He will explore how children learn through project work, how teachers and the environment influence learning, and what parents can do to support learning at home. Parents. Free, please register. marketing@hokschools.com. 9.30am. House of Knowledge.
ISB Middle & High School Open House, Nov 27
The International School of Beijing (ISB) invites prospective parents and students of middle school (Grade 6-8) and high school (Grade 9-12) to learn about ISB’s curriculum and teaching practices. Meet the Head of School Mr. Patrick Hurworth, learn about their high school and college guidance programs, and hear first-hand accounts from a student panel. Families will have the opportunity to tour the campus and learn about the school’s new facilities, set to open in 2019 and 2020. Free, RSVP required. 8:45-11:15am (high school), 8:45-11:45am (middle school). (8149 2345 ext. 1047, admission@isb.bj.edu.cn) International School of Beijing.
Cave Exploration, Ongoing
Sometimes we get so busy in the city, swept up in the hustle and bustle of subway crowds, that we forget about the big, beautiful world right outside Beijing’s center. If you ever want to get away for a day and explore some natural caves, learn about their formation and biology, make new friends and get some exercise, then Green Camps Cave Exploration is great for you. Ages 6+. RMB 350-700. 8am – 4pm. Green Camp. Pickup at Dongzhimen Subway Station Exit C. (WeChat ID qqblxdly). www.qingqingbuluo.com
Mad Camp “It’s Okay to Not be Okay”, Ongoing
An interactive, multi-sensory journey through 17 different landscapes that reflect what it means to be a teenager in today’s hyper-everything world. Through the use of overly-digitized images, magnified structural pieces, and multi-media installations, attendees will come face-to-face with the social pressures facing just about every member of Generation Y, ultimately asking them to confront very real questions about what makes us human, and what unites us all. Ages 15+. RMB 88-150. 10.30am-10.30pm. ZJZM. Workers’ Stadium West Gate – Gongti Park A05, Chaoyang. www.247tickets.com/t/mad-camp-beijing
This article appeared in the beijingkids November 2019 Beijing Baba issue
