Upcoming Fun Events: Vintage Art, “Sweat Like a Swede” and More!

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Fun for the Kids

Apr
25-27

Return to the Forbidden Planet

All ages. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest and the 1956 sci-fi cult classic film of the same name, Return to the Forbidden Planet finds a spaceship, helmeted by Captain Tempest, making an emergency landing on the uncharted planet where only residents are the mad scientist Doctor Prospero, his daughter Miranda, and their robot Ariel. Come join to find out more about this fun adventure. 

RMB 50. 7-9pm. (8771 7171, [e-mail]) Beijing City International School.

Apr

14

Samajam Kids Show - You Are the Show! in Beijing

Ages 1.5+. From a blank space, two dancers create a wonderland with crayons as they play, dance, and draw. This is for the kids who love to draw, play, and be creative. There is also a huge community drawing party after the performance where all participants will be creating a huge picture together. 

RMB 200 per person. 10am-9pm. Check the website for tickets. M Theatre, 3F B Building, Oriental Media Center, 4 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District

Apr

23-27

Atelier Creative Workshop

Ages 5+. For this spring holiday, Atelier’s Sanlitun campus will present a creativity workshop with a topic inspired by Les Machines de l’île de Nantes. During the workshop, students will discover this marvelous world of the Machines de Nantes, and especially learn more about the carousel they created for their exhibition of the “Machines of the Isle in Nantes”. 

RMB 1,800-4,000. 10am-4pm. Atelier Sanlitun (WeChat: atelier_apas).

Apr

29

The Fourth “HiKicker” International Soccer Cup

All ages. Beijing International Polo Club invites everyone to the 2018 HiKicker Cup. As well as the games themselves, the club will provide an after-game party, a market/cuisine street, World Cup Soccer Gear sales, and a “Field sale” (where parents can bring used or set-aside toys/books to exchange), in order to build a unique event as of a true soccer festival. 

12.30-8.30pm. Beijing International Polo Club (WeChat: Jun11).

Every

Wed,
Sat,

Sun

Sunshine Studios Street Dance Classes

Ages 4+. Sunshine Studios Street Dance classes are taking place at the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), and are open to all. This international dance company has set the gold standard for training with many of their students going on to work for movies, TV shows, concerts, and famous theatre shows. Classes are every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from April 1 until June 13. 

RMB 130 per class. 10.30-8pm. Sunshine Studios ([e-mail]).

Fun for the Family

APR

21

Seeds of Hope Charity Gala Concert

All ages. The Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF) is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year in style, bringing together students and educators from campuses all around China. The Seeds of Hope Charity Gala Concert promises a magical evening filled with delicious food, music, and many lasting memories. 

RMB 1,000. 5.30-9pm. Yew Chung International School of Beijing (8585 1836).

Apr

19

Earth Day Family Theater | When All Was Green

Ages 5+. Take your little one to join Tong Playroom to learn more about this inspiring performance at Beijing 9 Theatre. When All Was Green is a non-verbal, award-winning puppetry performance inspired by the famous children’s book The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Directly from Israel, The Key Theatre delivers a poignant reflection on nature’s generosity of spirit in spite of man’s greed. 

RMB 260-280. 7-9pm. Beijing 9 Theatre (WeChat: janiceinbj).

Apr

20

CISB StageCats present The Wizard of Oz

All ages. The Wizard of Oz is well-known all over the world for its heartwarming story, unforgettable songs, and timeless characters. Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) StageCats are bringing this classic to life in an exciting and energetic way – giving audiences the chance to travel down the Yellow Brick Road in search of the wonderful Wizard of Oz. 

RMB 30 for students; RMB 50 for adults. 2-9pm. Check the website for more information. Tickets can also be reserved by emailing [e-mail]. CISB.

Apr

28-29

Sleeping Beauty by Russian State Ballet in Beijing

All ages. Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault or Little Briar Rose by the Brothers Grimm is a classic fairy tale written by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, which involves a beautiful princess, a sleep-inducing curse, and a handsome prince. The version created by the Brothers Grimm predates the original literary tale published by Charles Perrault in Histoires Ou Contes du Temps Passé in 1697.

RMB 90-440. 7.30-9.30pm. Check the website for tickets. Beijing Century Theatre.

Markets and Bazaars

Apr

21

Shunyi Kids Clothing Swap

Adults. Bring your kids’ pre-loved clothing and shoes (newborn-8 years) in good, clean condition, and swap them for “new items”. Please bring a plate of food, as they will be sharing morning tea while the clothes are sorted. All proceeds and unsold clothing will be donated to charity. 

Free. 10am-noon. (130 7116 2353) International School of Beijing.

Apr

21

Rumble in the Jumble: April Showers

Adults. If you’re a crafter, this is your opportunity to debut your new handmade concept. If you have a box of second-hand clothes that you’ve been meaning to donate, this is your opportunity to sell them for a bit of drinking money, and refresh your wardrobe while you’re at it! If you are a small business, an artist, a volunteer, or just have a pile of books to drop off at the Booksellers stall, you are all welcomed and encouraged to join. 

Free to attend. Noon-6pm. Modernista.

Apr

21

Vintage Art Sale

All ages. Koryo will offer up several vintage propaganda posters, decades-old nationalist oil paintings and other wares from the Hermit Kingdom. The travel company’s friends at Pop-Up Beijing will also be on hand to sell Chinese antiques from its inventory. Handmade carpets from Magic Carpet will also be available. 

Free. 11am-5pm. For more information, click here. Koryo Tours and Gallery.

Apr

25

INN’s Spring Bazaar

All ages. Over 60 vendors—special lunch sets provided by the Mariott, DJ Mookie-She on hand to set the mood, and more. 

Free. 10am-3pm. Contact Juli Bradley (WeChat ID: JulesBeijing) for more information. Beijing Marriott Hotel.

Community

APR

21

MCF & Globalcare’s “Beijing’s Got Talent”

Adults. MCF teams up with Beijing World Youth Academy (BWYA) for an evening of great food, drink, company, and a mystery murder for us all to solve. The annual Murder Mystery fundraiser this year has a theme of “Beijing’s Got Talent,” and all proceeds will go to MCF’s projects to help support the health check-up of migrant children in Beijing. 

RMB 500 per ticket, inclusive of a four-course dinner with a glass of complimentary wine. 7-10pm. Hilton Hotel Liangmaqiao. MCF.

Apr

17

Sweat Like a Swede

Adults. Come for an evening workout with Heyrobics and the Swedish Chamber. Their goal is to bring you fun, effective, and accessible training, unveiling the secret to what Swedes have been doing to stay fit since 1978. This “Heyrobics meets the Swedish Chamber” event will consist of a group of people interested in learning more about Sweden and connecting to their Swedish roots. 

RMB 50. 7-8pm. Contact 135 8168 0338 or [e-mail] for more information. Heyrobics.

Every

Wed

Pilates at the Opposite House

Adults. Pilates focuses on concentration, control, center, flow, precision, and breathing. Tone your body and your mind with a precision workout delivered by Sabrina Kirchherr. The class is held in the luxurious surroundings of the Opposite House Hotel in Sanlitun. 

RMB 100. 9-10am. Add Sabrina (WeChat ID SabinaKirchherr) for more details on the class. The Opposite House.

More Upcoming Events

Apr

21

Pioneers for Parity

Adults. Join them at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University for a one-day conference celebrating and showcasing the female leaders who are paving the way to parity. Women at the forefront of their industries will share about their journeys to the top, and discuss how we can work together to create an inclusive workplace for all. 

Free. 2-4.30pm. Visit the website for more information or to register.

Apr

20

Become a Positive Discipline Parent Educator

Adults. Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way provides a step-by-step approach to starting and leading experiential-based parenting groups. This program, covered over the course of a three-day workshop with international trainer Dina Emser (USA), emphasizes experiential activities that reach the heart to inspire deeper understanding and change, equipping parents with a fun and effective way for them to get specific help with real problems. 

9am-5pm. Contact [e-mail]  or 130 7116 2353 for more information. Hello Future.

Apr

21

BIBA Open Day

All ages. You’re invited to join Beijing International Bilingual Academy April Open Day to explore their campus, learn all about their culture and curriculum, meet their teachers, students, and parents. Free. 9am-noon. Beijing International Bilingual Academy (8041 0390; [e-mail]).

Apr

22

Earth Day Cleanup at the Jiankou Great Wall

Adults. The Great Wall on the west side of Jiankou has been somewhat spoiled by a buildup of trash and litter, left by lazy hikers and careless campers. In the spirit of Earth Day on April 22, and in order to give back to the communities in which they hike, Beijing Hikers are going to try and collect as much litter as they can and carry it out. 

RMB 150-200. Departs at 8am. Check the website for more information and booking. Beijing Hikers.

Apr

23

BSB Shunyi Open Day

All ages. Come join The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi Open Day to take a tour and visit their Primary, German Primary and Secondary classrooms to see the teaching and learning taking place. Talk to their teachers and learn about their curriculum, music and sports programs. See their sports dome and other facilities. 

Free. 9-11am. (8047 3558; [e-mail]) British School of Beijing, Shunyi.

Apr

25

Good Enough Parenting Course

Adults. An introductory workshop based on the ‘Good Enough Parenting’ program. GEP uses evidence-based strategies built on Schema Therapy, founded by Dr. Jeffrey Young, that teaches parents, carers, and educators how to meet core emotional needs and develop positive thinking patterns in children. The program uses Movie Therapy as an engaging tool for interactive conversations with examples of how to apply current research to adult/child interactions and practice. This workshop will introduce the full GEP course that consists of a further four sessions of training, with each one focusing on meeting one of the four core emotional needs.

RMB 100. 7-8.30pm. (131 2143 3998, [e-mail]) The Bookworm.

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