Celebrate Femalehood at Beijing's Best Women's Day Events
International Women's Day is this Friday, Mar 8, which makes it a great excuse to dedicate your entire weekend to Women's Day events! Some events are geared squarely towards women, while others are open and welcoming no matter what your gender. Whether you're a sucker for keynote speeches by badass entrepreneurs, dying to sweat it out on the court, or just need a bit of pampering, there's sure to be an event for you.
Thursday, Mar 7
The NCPA
celebrates the women of classical music with this concert, which will
feature both Eastern and Western classics by composers like Rossini,
Verdi, Weber, and Bizet. The event will be conducted by Zheng Xiaoyang
and feature female soloists, as well as the Beijing Symphony Orchestra.
Take a load off, and get some culture into you this Thursday night.
RMB 100-600. 7.30pm. National Center for the Performing Arts
Friday and Saturday, Mar 8-9
While previous
generations could only imagine women in positions of great power and
influence, these days, we get to see them in action. Over two days, the
third annual Szhwarzman Women's Conference will feature speeches by
powerful and empowered women such as Christine Lam, the CEO of Citibank
China; Hao Jinfang, a Chinese science fiction writer and Hugo Award
winner; and Ren Xiaoyan (Charlene), founder and director of China-based
water conservation group MyH20. The event will center around discussions
on navigating the workplace, demystifying male mentorship, career
decisions, women's work, and leadership outcomes. Get inspired.
Free. 8am-6pm. Tsinghua University
Sometimes, all you
need is a bit of pampering, and International Woman's Day is a great
time to do it. If you're feeling the need for some Me time, or just
fancy a nice meal with some girlfriends, head down to Kerry's Kitchen,
which is offering 38 percent off their lunch and dinner buffets, a
complimentary welcome cocktail, and on-site manicurist.
RMB 306-plus. Midday-10.30pm. Kerry's Kitchen
Saturday, Mar 9
As any regular to
the scene knows, some of the best comedians in Beijing right now are
women, and now Comedy Club China is devoting an entire night just to
them. The "Ladies First" showcase this Saturday will feature hilarious
sets by Eva Hart, Milly Naeger, Evangeline Z, and the epic Beijing
Broads improve comedy troupe. Time to get your giggles on.
RMB 100. 8-9.30pm. The Bookworm
The monthly pop-up
bazaar Rumble in the Jumble returns in March with a brilliant lineup in
honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day. The Femme
Festival market will feature a wide array of vendors offering handmade
clothing, delicious food, jewelry, and even on-the-spot tattoos. There's
a ton of great stuff to choose from for both men and women, and
Modernista's extensive bar and cocktail menu to make it extra fun.
Free. Midday-6pm. Modernista
If you, or the
woman in your life, is in need of some TLC and a quick mani-pedi just
isn't going to cut it, then it might be time to sign up for the Be You
Women's Retreat. Participants will stay overnight at EAST Hotel, where
they'll enjoy a veritable buffet of fun girls-night-out activities such
as a Jindafit workout class, a hair and makeup session, a shopping
bazaar, a private comedy show, and a life coaching workshop.
RMB 1,900-2,400. EAST Hotel
Let's be real –
being a woman in the era of a pussy-grabbing US President can be tough
and frustrating and sometimes you just want to whack a bunch of balls
really hard. Why not get your fill on the squash court? The Elite Squash
Academy is doing just that, hosting a Ladies Squashout session where
you can learn to play squash and meet likeminded ladies in a friendly
and fun environment. Stick around for the healthy dinner afterward and
see if you can score a prize in the lucky draw.
RMB 248. 4-6pm. Hilton Beijing
Photos courtesy of event organizers
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