Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Oct 16-21
Our Events Watch series aims to highlight happenings that aren't focused on alcohol and drinking, but instead take a more educational or productive approach. Events include comedy, talks, networking events, markets, and dinners.
Tuesday, Oct 16
INN Sanlitun Coffee Morning
International
Newcomer's Network meet for their monthly Sanlitun coffee morning on
Tuesday at The Bookworm. A way to meet other expats in the city, you
don't have to be new to Beijing to join. Simple roll up and meet
likeminded people wanting to get the most out of this awesome, yet
sometimes overwhelming city. Free. 10am-noon. The Bookworm
Wednesday, Oct 17
How to Live a Zero Waste Lifestyle
The
convenience of Beijing often comes at a cost and as great as it is to
get every single thing delivered to you within an hour, the environment
is the one that is often suffering the most. The zero waste movement
hopes to highlight this and then provide practical ways that we can
reduce our consumption and use of plastic and other detrimental
materials. To get a primer on what steps you can take to protect the
environment, head to this talk by Carrie and Joe, the founders of The
Bulk House, the first zero-waste store in mainland China. RMB 20.
6.30-8.30pm. German Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, Oct 18
Beijing Women's Network Monthly Spotlight Dinner
Join
the Beijing Women's Network for the latest of their monthly spotlight
dinners. This time around, the event will be hosted by Victoria Wilk,
director of regulatory affairs for Boeing China, who will share how her
degree as a trained engineer led her to work at one of the largest plane
manufacturers in the world. By describing her own career path, she
hopes to provide attendees with ways to handle their own massive
transitions, both personally and professionally. RMB 70 (women only).
7-9pm. In and Out
Friday, Oct 19
Kombucha DIY Workshop
Do
something a little different than stuff your gut with beer this Friday
evening and instead head to this step-by-step guide on how to make
kombucha at home. The fine folks behind Papp's Tea will walk you through
what exactly kombucha is, why it's good for you, and the tools and
ingredients needed to make your batches at home. Best yet, you won't
need to buy the materials necessary as they're all included in this
workshop. Can't make Friday? There's also a workshop on Saturday,
3.30-5pm. RMB 299. 7.30-9pm. Naked Hub
Saturday, Oct 20
Chinese Corner
Struggling
to get your Chinese off the ground and need somewhere fun to practice?
Every Saturday, MandarinPro organize this Chinese corner free of charge
for anyone interested in practicing their language skills and meet
fellow students. This week's topic will tackle numbers in a Chinese
context, including the slang and hidden meanings behind numerals in
everything from shopping and dreams to day to day. Free. 2-4pm.
Dongzhimen
Sunday, Oct 21
Tiananmen and the Making of Modern Beijing: A Walk and Discussion
Kick
back and take a leisurely Sunday stroll this weekend all the while
stuffing you noggin with fun facts about how modern Beijing came to be.
The walk will weave through the Beijing Urban Planning Hall before
taking to the streets toward Tiananmen coupled with a discussion on the
events which have made the square famous around the world, and the
ongoing evolution of Beijing from imperial capital to a modern
megalopolis. RMB 200, RMB 160 (members). 2-4pm. Beijing Planning
Exhibition Hall
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