More Fun Under the Sun: Artful Midsummer, Backyard BBQ, and More

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Family Fun

Jun

30

America’s Backyard BBQ: AmCham China 2018 Independence Day Party

AmCham China invites everyone to celebrate American Independence Day on Saturday, June 30 at JW Marriott Hotel’s buffet restaurant, terrace, and newly renovated garden. This Saturday backyard BBQ lunch offers America’s best treats and snacks to celebrate the 242nd Independence Day of the US. 

All ages. RMB 550 (adult), RMB 250 (child). For tickets, visit amcham.eventbank.cn/event/16900 11am-8pm. JW Marriott.

Until

Jun

30

Little Kickers Beijing Football Trial Class

These trial sessions take place every Saturday and are play-oriented for kids aged from 1.5 to 5. Everybody is welcome to experience a series of football games in a fun environment. 

Kids 1.5+. Class times: 9.15-10am (ages 1.5-2.5), 10.15-11am (2.5-3.5), 11.15-noon (3.5-5). Ivy Nursery Sanlitun. (WeChat ID: LK-BJ-10001)

Fri-Sun

until

Jul 1

Samajam Kids Show - You Are the Show! in Beijing

Samajam Kids Show is a new concept, a participatory musical show, in which all participants receive several musical instruments during the performance. 

All ages. RMB 180-350 (buy tickets at https://en.damai.cn/event/tickets_149393/). 10.30am. Tianqiao Arts Center. (400 610 3721, 1010 3721, [e-mail])

Work Your Body Out

Jun

27

Flowing into Femininity Circle

When women hold trauma in their bodies, it will be manifested in different ways. When trauma is healed and released, a shift happens in life and we can begin to embody our own truth. Andreia Peres invites women to a morning of love where we will use different techniques to release stagnant energy, connect with the earth, work our primal source of energy, our sexual energy, embody our emotions through intuitive dance and release trauma through drumming therapy. 

Adults. RMB 200. 10.30am-12.30pm. OASIS International Hospital.

Until

Jun

29

Ballet for Fun, Fitness, and Fineness

Prima Ballerina aims to bring passion, fun, and creativity to every class, nurturing each students’ love of the art form through their practice, dedication, and creativity. This form of ballet training breaks through classical teaching methods and builds children’s passion for dance through a variety of games, sounds, and musical styles. The classes take place every Friday and will be taught by Elyn Wang, an ex-soloist ballerina for the National Ballet of China, who has over five years experience teaching children at the National Ballet and at private ballet studios around Beijing. 

Ages 4-7. RMB 160-220 per class. 4.30-5.20pm. Prima Ballerina at Beijing Language and Cultural Center for Diplomatic Missions in Sanlitun. (WeChat ID: Elyn0318, 139 1158 8951)

Every

Wed

and Fri

until

Jul 13

Yoga with Mulang

Join instructor Mulang for a positive flow yoga class at Ramo on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Bring your own yoga mat and your friends to this fun class. 

Adults. RMB 60 (sign up via the QR code on the poster). 10.30-11.30am. Ramo Restaurant & Bar.

Every

Tue/Thu

until

Jul 19

Adult Gymnastics

Sports Beijing will launch a very interesting program of adult gymnastics, which can help us stretch the body, shape muscles, and enhance physical coordination. This project will combine the gymnastics and yoga, and participants will learn some gymnastics movements like rolls, handstands, and cartwheels. 

Adults. RMB 160 per week. 1.30-2.30pm. Sports Beijing.

State of the Arts

Jun

29

St. Florian Boys’ Choir at the NCPA

The St. Florian Boys’ Choir from Austria is one of the world-renowned choirs with the most tradition. Production of sacred music is still one of the most important functions of the boys’ choir. Apart from this, they are also musical ambassadors for Austria everywhere in the world. See them at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) on June 29. 

All ages. RMB 80-400 (buy tickets at http://en.chncpa.org/whatson/zdyc/201802/t20180212_182759.shtml). 7.30pm. NCPA.

Jun 

29

Yale Midsummer Night’s Concert

This chamber concert will feature four representative masterpieces from the Classical, the Romantic, and the Modern period. Experience the whole range of Western classical music from France, Russia, Germany and Austria at an extraordinary evening of chamber music with two Yale alumni and a Yale student. 

All ages. RMB 120, RMB 60 (students). 6.30-8.30pm. Yale Center Beijing.

Jun 29-

Jul 6

Art Book in China at M Woods

Check out abC Art Book Week at M Woods where everybody can find magazines and art from a variety of imprints and artists with special spotlights on Indiemags from Germany, Japanese photo editions from Einstein Studio, and the Desktop Art Fair. Tap the link below to see the list of publishers and organizations. 

All ages. Noon-7pm. M Woods.

Jul

1

Learn Henna With Yeyin at Yichang Café

Yichang Cafe is hosting classes in henna painting, taught by Ye Yin. The last class of the course explores and discusses the infinite possibilities of making home decorations with henna decoration. 

Kids 12+. RMB 300. 2-4pm. Yichang Cafe.

Until

Jul

7

Film and Stage Acting Workshops by Beijing Fringe Theatre

Beijing Fringe Theatre offers various acting classes and specialty acting workshops for stage and film, with a focus on monologues, audition, scene work, and accent dilution. The theatre produces live shows, which give actors opportunities to practice and hone the craft of acting. No experience is necessary, but a passion for the world of acting and a desire to learn and succeed is preferred. 

All ages. Contact 137 1791 3029 or [e-mail] for more information about the time and fees.

Feed Your Mind

Jun

27

Alpha Course – Explore the Big Questions of Life

Alpha is an opportunity to freely explore your unique questions about life, faith, and God. It is a series of interactive sessions exploring the Christian faith, typically run over eleven weeks. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. The summer season goes from June 20 through August. New guests are welcome to visit until July 11. 

All ages. Free admission but the event is open to foreign passport holders only. Scan the QR code on the poster for more info. 7-9.15pm. Beijing International Christian Fellowship (BICF).

Jun 

27

Mindful Mothers

Join the Beijing Mindfulness Center for the Mindful Mother meditation series; three maternal meditations which focus on rejuvenating the woman’s body, mind, and spirit. If you are a first-time expecting mother or a mother of many years, it is essential to maintain your energy and life balance. Join a community of mothers who desire to renew their life source from within. 

Adults. RMB 150 per session. 10-11.30am. Beijing Mindfulness Center, No.44, Qian Yong Kang Hutong, Dongcheng. 北京市东城区前永康胡同44号 (6403 4923, [e-mail])

More Events

Jun 

26

Caterpillar Chinese Reading Club

The Caterpillar Chinese Reading Club is a book club for those who are English-speaking and trying to learn Chinese, and need some friends! The club invites Chinese learners of all levels and everyone to bring their own learning goals. The session will start with a fluent Chinese community member sharing about a book they recently read and help others practice listening and communication. In the next portion, the group members will share personal goals, and then try and converse about what everyone read and learned in Chinese. 

All ages. Free to attend. From 8pm. Bookworm. Scan the QR code on the poster for more details.

Jun 

27-29

Beijing Coffee Wine Festival

An annual coffee and cocktail event in Beijing, the 2018 Beijing Coffee Wine Festival is a social gathering for coffee and cocktail lovers from around the country. With over 30 popular cafes and bars, the festival-goers can expect a smorgasbord of immersive experiences. Experience classic flavors and new concoctions, intense competitions, exciting activities and promotions all at the 2018 Beijing Coffee and Wine Festival. 

Adults. RMB 20. 9am-5pm. China National Convention Center.

Jun

28

River Blue Documentary Screening

River Blue, narrated by Jason Priestly, brings awareness to the destruction of some of the world’s most vital rivers through the manufacture of our clothing, but it will also act as a demand for significant change from in the textile industry from top fashion brands. 

Adults. Free admission. For more information, scan the QR code in the image. 7pm. Crossboundaries.

Jun 

29

Conscious Africans Cultural Day Event

Conscious Africans Network (CAN) is a non-profit organization based in Beijing with the sole objective of harnessing the potential and resources of the Africans in China and beyond for the benefit of the motherland. The network celebrates their first anniversary with the best of African culture and razzmatazz. 

Adults. Free admission. Scan the QR code on the poster for more details. 5-10pm. The Bookworm.

Jun

29

British University Pub Quiz

Ever faced off with friends and colleagues about whose university was best? Now it’s time to show them who’s boss and win the title University Pub Quiz Champion! Get your university team together and come on down to the British Embassy on Friday, June 29 to compete in the ultimate British University Pub Quiz. 

Adults. RMB 50. 6.30-9pm. See poster for more details. The Bell (in the British Embassy). ([e-mail]).

Photos: Courtesy of Yichang Cafe (featured photo) and events organizers

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