How to celebrate International Women's Day in Beijing

Today is International Women's Day, so what better excuse to celebrate all things female that are going on in Beijing? Here's our pick of events that honour the awesomeness of women in the city.

Whether you're looking to celebrate your fabulous self, soak up some women's history, or make yourself a priority, we've got it covered. From getting your body moving to unlocking your inner artist to drinking to womanhood, here's how to make the most out of this Women's Day in the capital. 

Inner Goddess Yoga Night

Taozi Tree Yoga. Tue 8. 7-8:30pm. 200RMB

For those in need of some de-stress, relax and recharge at this special Women’s Day-inspired yoga session with Taozi Tree Yoga. This guided yoga class is all about releasing the tension in your body, and embracing your feminine energy. There'll be essential oil, gifts for everyone, and part of the proceeds will go to EGRC, a charity for education for rural girls in China. 

Movie Screening: Saving Face

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Nugget Cafe. Tue 8. 8pm-10pm. FREE

Nugget is hosting a special screening of Asian queer rom-com flick Saving Face this Tuesday. One of the early works of Taiwanese-American director, Alice Wu, Saving Face tells the story of Wil, a closeted young Chinese-American doctor in New York, whose traditionalist mother keeps trying to set her up with eligible bachelors in the Chinese community. As a reluctant but dutiful daughter, she goes along with the farce but dodges the would-be suitors, and instead, met Vivian at one of the matching-making events, a dancer who’s on a sabbatical from the New York City Ballet. What follows is a story of star-crossed young lesbians fighting for love while a narrow-minded community closes in on them.

Drink and Draw: Women's Day Collage

Modernista. Tue 8. 9pm-late. FREE

This Women's Day, unlock your inner Frida Kahlo with a bit of liquid inspiration at Modernista's weekly life drawing session. Featuring a diverse mix of live models who'll be playing dress-up and celebrating their own identity, let your creative juices flow with a drink in hand, for a chance to win prizes for the best sketches at the end.

Gender-free Women's Day Party

Café Zarah. Tue 8. 7pm-late. Free. 

Calling all women and allies, Zarah's Gender-free Women's Day Party is about celebrating diversity and inclusion – regardless of gender. In that vein, they're offering happy hour all night to everyone, with deals including all glasses of wine and prosecco for 40RMB, plus DJs Zhanglin, NIgls, Vltra_U and Zhanglin behind the decks.

Complimentary Freeflow

Hatsune (various locations). Tue 8. All day. FREE

Ladies, head to Hatsune and enjoy unlimited free drinks including plum cocktail, sake, and bottled beer. All you gotta do is show up with anything in purple – the colour for International Women's Day.

Women's Day Drink Specials

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Mosto. Tue 8. All day. FREE

Mosto gets in on the Women's Day action with a free bubbly or coffee for all ladies, as well as 48RMB house wines and selected cocktails including barry mojito, gin & tonic, aperol spritz and more. 

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