August 2019 Event Calendar: End Your Summer on a High Note
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All Ages. One of Beijing's most distinctive urban features, the hutongs has long been at the heart of the capital's unique local culture. This walk explores the past, present, and future of the hutongs, Beijing's network of historic alleyways, while also visiting essential landmarks along the edge of the old city.
RMB 300 (RMB 260 for The Hutong members). 1.30pm – 4.30pm. Shijia Hutong Museum. (info@thehutong.com, 159 0104 6127)
All Ages. The Temple of Heaven features some of the most iconic architecture in Beijing. It is also one of the city's largest public parks and a gathering place for Beijingers of all ages. Nowhere else does the city's past and present exist so prominently side-by-side. Along the way, you will have a chance to witness the vibrant culture of one of Beijing's largest parks. We might see dancers, musicians, martial artists, even parents matchmaking their (often unsuspecting) grown children!
RMB 240 (200 for The Hutong members). 9am – 11.30am. The Hutong (info@thehutong.com, 159 0104 6127)
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Adults. Connect with Chinese culture and reconnect with your partner by joining Cultural Keys for this exclusive weekend in Songzhuang Art District. You'll get to experience four workshops in this unique location and stay in a beautiful boutique hotel reserved just for retreat participants.
RMB 2,588. Cultural Keys. (events@culturalkeys.cn)
Adults. Do you have a young person in your life that could use an engaging introduction to one of the greats of classical music? Take them to Meet Mozart, a fun and interactive performance by costumed classical musicians designed to entertain children and stimulate imaginations.
RMB 100 – 380. 7.30pm. Beijing Theatre. (138 0106 7568)
All Ages. Check out this very special Pabulum inspired by Andean Tambo Cuisine and masterfully prepared by Pachapapi Peruvian Restaurant. The live show with the Chilean band Ensemble Folk will be accompanied by summoning "La Camanchaka" to have the presence of Pachamama so you get to fully experience an authentic Tambo Fiesta!
Free. 6pm – 9pm. Pachapapi. (6461 8968)
Ages 8-14. "Summer House" is a hands-on activity. Throughout the course, students are expected to build a house that is made by recycled cardboards. The project requests the students to work in teams and to plan and construct a house by themselves. This course also encourages students to work with recycled materials and documenting their process with different media, including photography, videos and paintings. "STEAM" will be employed within the process of the construction of the house, which includes Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
RMB 10,000 (RMB 8,000 early bird registration price). Baca Art Centre.
All Ages. Join the Star Sky Orchestra at the Beijing Exhibition Theatre on Aug 7 for a performance of works from favorite film scores, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The 300, Pacific Rim, Wonder Woman and many more amazing compositions for the big screen.
RMB 180 – 680. 7.30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theatre. (10 6835 4455)
All ages. The Teatro alla Scala brings to life the classic ballet "Le Corsaire", with updated choreography by Anna-Marie Holmes. This unmissable adventure will be performed twice, on Aug 8-9, bringing this swashbuckling tale to life in Beijing. This one is great for the whole family or date nights.
RMB 280 – 1280. 7.30pm. National Centre For The Performing Arts (NCPA). (6655 0000)
Adults. Getting started in your career and looking for some guidance? Taken your lumps and ready to pass on your wisdom? Join Mentor Walks in Ritan Park and connect with other female professionals in Beijing. This morning event next takes place on Friday, Aug 9 – sign up today to reserve your spot.
RMB 50. 7.45– 9am. Ritan Park
All Ages. Summer time means it's time to create a splash! Grab your sunscreen and check out the wet and wild adventures at the terrace of Kerry Hotel, Beijing. Get set to get soaked with activities like slippery water slides, paddle floats, water balloon fights, trampolines, a mini wading pool, and more.
RMB 200 (2 adults + 1 child, access to terrace only), RMB 400 (2 adults + 1 child, access to terrace and Adventure Zone). 9.30am – 5pm. Kerry Hotel. (10 6561 8833)
Adults. BACA Art Centre has invited Frank Flade from Germany to conduct an artist talk centered around "The Vocal Arts of Opera." This lecture has been created entirely for vocalists and opera enthusiasts. During the talk, Flade will share famous arias from the history of this form of artistic expression, along with some of the stories behind them.
Free 2-4pm. BACA Art Centre. (WeChat: bacaartcentre)
Adults.Take 6 is the most awarded a capella group in history. Hear Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea, and Khristian Dentley as they bring amazing vocals to audiences in Beijing at Blue Note on Aug 15 and 16.
RMB 460 – 560. 7.30pm. Blue Note. (6527 0288)
All Ages. Ways of Seeing is a showcase, a manifesto of sorts, of an art that focuses on the human condition. CHAO Art Center is pleased to announce that the 2019 Annual Art Exhibition "The Way of Seeing" will open on Aug 16 and continue until Oct 6. The exhibition features 17 acclaimed individuals and groups of contemporary artists from China and abroad.
RMB 60 – 80. 1pm. Chao Hotel. (10 5871 5588)
Ages 8 – 16. Looking to find some meaningful and cool activities for your kids as summer winds down? The 3DRoundhouse is teaming up with "Zhang Fei 3D Printing Studio" to bring children a two-day summer boot camp for 3D printing. This is the perfect workshop to introduce your children to the future of design, as they learn the state-of-the-art software and hardware to make their unique creations a 3-dimensional reality.
RMB 2,800 (1 adult + child for two day camp). Beijing School of Art and Design).
All Ages. From the producers of Shrek: The Musical comes a brand-new show for kids and families: Madagascar: The Musical! Join your favourite animals from the motion picture Madagascar as they escape from Central Park Zoo and start their new lives on the island of Madagascar. The language of the show is English, with Chinese subtitles, and the show is recommended for kids five and up.
RMB 80 – 880. 7pm. Renmin University of China. (10 6251 1081)
Kids 2+. Samajam returns to the Beijing Exhibition Theatre. Samajam is an interactive show for kids and families. All participants receive a musical instrument and become part of the show, with fun visuals to help drum up loads of excitement for all.
RMB 120 – 380. 7.30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theatre.
Girls of courage, confidence, and character! Registration is opening up for the 2019-2020 program. The Girl Scouts team will also be recruiting leaders for newly forming troops. Foreign passport holders only and confident English speakers.
RMB 1,600, 1,900 (new members). 10am – 12pm. International School of Beijing (Aug 24), Western Academy of Beijing (Aug 31). (Amy Kennedy: 185 1505 3922, beijinggirlscouts@usagso.org)
Adults/Kids aged 5–12. Deep in the mountains of Changping District is Changyucheng, a village that used to be a Ming Dynasty-era military barracks. Beijing Hikers will hike up to the forest by the village reservoir for a picnic and an optional hike, before walking back down to the village to check out the lanes, stone houses, temple, and thick walls of the old barracks. Younger children will need to be carried for most of the way on this hike.
RMB 360 (RMB 325 for members) RMB 180 for kids 6–12, RMB 150 for kids 4–5. Beijing Hikers. (For Bookings: beijinghikers.com)
Adults. 3e International School's Tea Talk for August provides parents and caregivers with an important overview on the topic of childhood eye and dental care. Discover more about eye and vision check-ups, common children's eye diseases and prevention techniques, including preventing cavities, protecting teeth, and orthodontics. The talk will be presented by Dr Wu Jinfang (UFH Ophthalmologist) and Dr Gao Yaqi (UFH Dentist).
Free. 9am-11am. 3e International School (6437 3344, community@3einternationalschool)
Adults. This stretch of the Great Wall sits on the boundary of Yanqing District and Hebei province, west of the Badaling section, and to the south of the Guanting Reservoir. The hike follows the Great Wall in a loop around an isolated village called the 'Big Plate.' The scenery is well worth the trip, but only if you've got strong legs and a good head for heights.
RMB 390 (RMB 350 for members). Beijing Hikers. (beijinghikers.com)
Photos: Courtesy of Organizers, elmwoodparkzoo.org
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