5 fabulous things for families to do this week in Beijing
Harper's Bazaar 150th Anniversary Exhibition
Through Fri 20; free
For more than 150 years and through two world wars, lifestyle magazine Harper’s Bazaar has been on the cutting edge of fashion. Now on display at Shuangjing's Today Art Museum, this museum-quality exhibition covers five major periods in the magazine’s history: the Beaux Arts Period, the Art Deco Era, their ‘Rebellious’ Era, the Oriental Period and the Cross-Border Era.
Mindful Mothers
Tues 10; 150RMB
The Mindful Mother meditation series is three maternal meditations that focus on rejuvenating the woman's body, mind and spirit. If you are a first-time expectant mother or a mother of many years, it is essential to maintain your energy and life balance. Join the community of mothers who desire to renew their life source from within. For more information and to sign up, send an email to hello@beijingmindfulness.com.
An Indian Lunchbox
Thurs 12; 300RMB (260 for members of The Hutong)
Join chef Reshma Khan as she puts together a typical Indian lunch box (dabba) featuring a vegetable dish, a meat curry, pickle and more. The menu includes green moong dal flavoured with cumin and ginger, Aloo Matar (pea and potato curry) and Chicken Saagwala (spinach chicken). For more information or to register, head to thehutong.com.
Thomas and Friends: The Great Race
Through Sun 15; prices vary
Catch everyone's favourite anthropomorphised steam train, Thomas, as he goes to the Great Railway Show and competes with some of the world's finest locomotives in this dramedy adventure flick. Book tickets through Time Out Tickets.
BSB Baby Group
Fri 13; free
The British School of Beijing Shunyi is running a Baby and Toddler Group for families with little ones aged between 0 to 18 months who'd like to meet other expat families. During these sessions, families can play with kid-friendly toys, create seasonal crafts, sing, play games and more. Drinks and snacks are also provided.
Open only to foreign passport holders and parents (no nannies or ayis). Spaces are limited. To attend, sign up at play@britishschool.org.cn.
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