WHERE WE’LL BE
Editor Andy Killeen will be unleashing his inner geek at the Beijing Comic Convention, while editor Vanessa Jencks plans to visit The Hutong Fayre for some summer fun. Later this week, Andy will get his chance to shake hands with Mike Gatting via the Cricket Festival at DCB.
Beijing Comic Convention, June 9-10
All ages. A full day of fanboy/girl fun is in store for you at this Comic Convention by ReedPOP. If you love comics and cosplay, this is the event for you. RMB 180 (1 Day), RMB 320 (2 Days). 9am-6pm. New China International Exhibition Center. Register here: http://beijing.comiccon.com.cn/en/home/
The Hutong Summer Fayre, June 11
Ages 5+ To celebrate all things summery, The Hutong will be serving attendees a free glass of their secret-recipe Hutong Summer Fruit Punch. Raise your ice-cold glass in a toast, taste gourmet goodies from Beijing culinary artisans and restaurateurs, savor some of the capital’s best local brews, and try out some summertime jewelry and apparel. Free. 11am-5pm. The Hutong (info@thehutong.com)
Mike Gatting Cricket Festival at DCB, June 12
The annual Mike Gatting Cricket festival will see the coming together of international schools communities for a day of cricket action at Dulwich College Beijing. The festival welcomes families and friends of all background to come watch, learn, and play. Free. 8am-5pm. Dulwich College Beijing (6454.9000)
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Beijing Women’s Network Biweekly Dinner, June 6
Adults. Free. 7.30-9.00pm. Cacha Cacha NLG45, B1/F, Taikoo Li North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, 三里屯路11号院太古里北区地下一层NLG45
Parent Workshop: The Optimistic Child, June 6
Adults. Join YCIS for a workshop based on the book The Optimistic Child by Martin P. Seligman, Ph. D. This workshop will teach help you teach your child to combat depression and come back from failure. Free. 9.30-11am. Yew Chung International School of Beijing (8583.3731)
Dragon Boat Festival Party, June 8
Ages 7+ Fun activities are planned with lots of new friends. Register before June 7. Free. 6-8pm. Beijing Mandarin School (info@beijingmandarinschool.com)
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Zongzi Making Class, June 8
All ages. Chinese people typically celebrate Dragon Boat Festival by eating zongzi. Zongzi are a kind of sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves and then tied into the shape of a triangular pyramid. Come learn to make your own and impress all your friends. RMB 100. 6-8pm. That’s Mandarin (info@thatsmandarin.com)
Hands-on: Chinese Tie-Dye, June 9
Ages 7+ Come and learn this typical minority fabric craftsmanship of China and some southeast countries. Participants will first learn to do tie-dye from CCC’s artist, then boil the fabric in the wok. All materials are provided. RMB 200 (Prepaid). 10am-Noon. China Culture Center (6432.9341)
Kindur, June 8-11
Ages 5+ In a kid-friendly fifty minutes, see a beautiful journey through Iceland’s adventurous sheep. RMB 200. 10am, 3pm, 6.30pm. M Theatre at Beijing’s Oriental Media Center (ponypiao@damai.cn)
Spittoon Fiction, June 9
Ages 15+ Join Beijing’s writing scene through this monthly reading event. Fourteen writers are lined up for presentation and just need an audience. Free. 7.30-9pm. The Other Place. No. 1 Lengjia Hutong (spittoonfiction@yahoo.com)
Family Tour: Sleeping on the Great Wall, June 9-10
Ages 6+ The China Cultural Center will take families to the wild sections of the wall to view a sunset, and then camping on the mountain next to the wall. RMB 1200 (per adult). RMB 950 (per child 6-11). China Culture Center (6432.9341)
Chinese Bird-flower Painting Class, June 11
Ages 6+ Beginners and higher level learners are welcome. All materials are provided; all that is needed is enthusiasm and willingness to hold a brush. RMB 250 (Door Price) RMB 200 (Prepaid). 9.30-11.30 am. China Culture Center (6432.9341)
EURO 2016 Kick Off Party in Beijing, June 11
Adults. Kick off the Euros in style with this glorious soccer party. Marriott, Heineken and others will be giving away prizes and hosting 3 on 3 street soccer tournaments, a Soccer Pub Quiz, free flow drinks, open buffet and plenty of music. RMB 250 (Admittance and Free Flow Drinks) RMB 300 (Drinks and Open Buffet). 4-10pm. Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast (5927.8888)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, June 11
Adults. Join Beijing Playhouse Drama Club, for this season’s Charity Readers Theatre event. All of ticket sales are donated to Maple Women’s Counseling Center. RMB 80. 7.30pm. 77 Theatre (artsforagoodcause@charityreaderstheatre.org)
Art Crawl, June 11
Adults. Atelier is partnering with the best quality bars in Dongcheng for an art spin on a pub crawl. Participants will be introduced to Yi Project Space, Intelligentsia, Jiali Gallery, IFP Black Sesame Space, The Distillery, Tiki Bungalow, Jiao, and Cuju. Drinks around RMB 20. RMB 100. 5-7.30pm. Atelier (wechat atelier-apas)
Junior Art Crawl for Kids, June 12
Ages 7+ Students will also have the opportunity to interact with ultra contemporary art forms. Atelier will also organize art activities for kids. RMB 240. 3-5.30pm Atelier (wechat atelier-apas)
Mexican Masks Workshop, June 14
Ages 6+ Discover Mexican folk art through creative techniques and experience fun alternative forms of healing, while immersing yourself in Mexican culture. RMB 380. 6-9pm. La Cava de Laoma, Sanlitun SOHO (010.5785.3850)
7 Best of Next Week
Richard Galliano & Geneva Camerata, June 15
Ages 13+ This globally-travelled and innovative orchestra has recently collaborated with soloists such as Emmanuel Pahud, Steven Isserlis, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Andreas Scholl, Avi Avital, and Daniel Hope, among others. David Greilsammer and GECA regularly work with choreographers and visual artists, as well as jazz, world, and rock musicians. RMB 80+ 7.30-9pm. National Centre for the Performing Arts (6655.0000)
International Newcomers Network’s Beer Night, June 16
Adults. Every third Thursday of the month we will be exploring little gems along with some of our old standby favorites around town! Come join INN to meet new friends and fellow beer enthusiasts to talk beer, sports or wherever the topic goes.
The 4th Annual International Arts & Cultural Festival, June 18
Ages 7+ Join this well loved celebration where the world’s cultures come to you. Cost TBA. 2pm-8pm. Wendy Shui Chen, Hot Spring Leisure City
Summer Concerts of the German Choir Beijing, June 18-19
Ages 5+ The German Choir will be supported by a multinational Madrigal Chorus. June 18, German Embassy School Beijing, then June 19 at Hilton Hotel Beijing. RMB 100. 5pm. (deutsche.kantorei.peking@gmail.com)
Father’s Day Summer Fair, June 19
All ages. Join EtonKids for the “Summer Fair” to enjoy a variety of exciting activities including but not limited to plate drawing, magic balloons, Lion Family photo shooting, Montessori classroom experience and Father’s Day Parenting Storybook, and lots more. Cakes and drinks are served. Free. 9.30am-1.30pm. EtonKids International Bilingual Kindergarten, Peking House (Scan QR Code to Apply)
Science Museum Visit, June 23
Ages 3+ Join That’s Mandarin on a visit to China Science and Technology Museum in Beijing, where you can explore hands-on, interactive exhibits showcasing China’s contributions to the scientific field. RMB 500. 1-5pm. That’s Mandarin (info@thatsmandarin.com)
Chinese Kungfu Class, June 24
Ages 7+ Everyone is welcome, even if you are not a student here. Reservation needed, signing deadline June 21. RMB 200. 1-3pm. (info@beijingmandarinschool.com)
Photos: Alex Erde (Flickr), Allen T Chang (Wikimedia Commons), damai.cn, EtonKids