beijing-kids.com Event Listings

New Hope Foster Home Donation

Sisi_Chen — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:52:36 +0800

Two fifth graders at the International School of Beijing, Kathy Liu and Arden Wang, have organized a donation drive for sick and disabled babies at New Hope Foster Home. They have set up a 24-hour donation counter at Capital Paradise Clubhouse. They're looking for items like baby clothes, toys, washing detergent, cleaning supplies, and basic food products like rice and cooking oil.

BISS Adult Language Classes

Sisi_Chen — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:53:26 +0800

Back by popular demand, BISS will be starting the new session of English classes for beginner and intermediate speakers. Classes will run from March 1 to May 31. Dates and times vary, so be sure to call ahead to find out.

Send your application via email to admissions@biss.com.cn or call 6443 3151 ext 253 to register. Numbers are limited to ensure small classes and personalized attention. Closing date for registration is February 23.

北方麻将 or BEIFANG MAJIANG

Thats_Mandarin — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:34:39 +0800

That’s Mandarin is hosting a night of Majiang games and Chinese practice!

Come down to our campus at Dongzhimen, pick up some tiles, and learn how to play one of China’s favourite games! Our expert teachers will instruct you on all the rules of the game and even get you talking about them in Mandarin. You’ll be a Majiang expert in no time!

Date: 25 May 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Price: Free!
Friends? Bring as many as you’d like!

Birth Education All-Day Workshop

Intl. SOS — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:51:52 +0800

Dr Stephanie Teoh and Dr Lyn Wren will present an interactive and intensive one day workshop for all Mums and Dads-to-be, aiming to help prepare you for labour, birth and the early weeks after delivery.
Topics covered include process of labour and child birth, pain relief choices, getting familiar with possible medical interventions, what happens immediately after deliver and more. Not to be missed!

Workshop is limited to 20 people - few spots left - registrations close on Thursday 24th May.
For more information and to register: seminar@internationalsos.com

International SOS members: 500 rmb per person; non-members 700 rmb per person

Oklahoma!

Sisi_Chen — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:06:47 +0800

Oklahoma!, the king of all Broadway musicals comes to China! Featuring such classic songs as Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, Surrey with the Fringe on the Top, and Kansas City, this amazing musical will have your heart singing. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most famous showstopper set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre. The high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background as they sing and dance their love story. This huge musical will feature 30 singers and dancers and a crew of 80 or more. The Pulitzer Prize winning stage show also won Academy Awards when it was turned into a major motion picture.

Beijing Playhouse stages this classic musical in English with Chinese subtitles. Please note that the performance is on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7.30pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm.

Country Fair and Beijing Farmer's Market

Sisi_Chen — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:45:28 +0800

Every Sunday, the Country Fair and Beijing Farmer’s Market (CFFM) takes place at two locations: one in Xicheng District and a brand-new edition at Daystar Academy in Shunyi. Meet the farmers who grow the seasonal, organic produce and buy homemade goods like jam, cheese, rice wine, herbal tea, and more.

Downtown address: 1/F, Bldg 3, Hongshan Shijia Residential Complex, 305
Guang’anmenwai Dajie (500m of the National Theater of China), Xicheng District (134 0105 6422, farmersmarketbj@gmail.com) http://weibo.com/1918547924 西城
区广安门外大街305号（中国国家话剧院往北500米路西）红山世家3号楼底商

Note: The farmer's market will not take place on May 13 and May 20.

Adult SAILING Class starting from Next Sunday (6th May) 11.30-13.30

elizabeth.gasson@hotmail.com — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:56:14 +0800

Aofan's Course price 2500 per head for the 5-week course and you are welcome to hang around the park all day, enjoying the wonderful environment with us. Bring a hat, sun cream and enjoy the rest of the day with your family.

Children will be taken care of, if you would like to bring them. You could put them on a kayaking course, whilst you are sailing.

Please contact 13910465950 for more details, or email elizabethgasson@aofansailing.com.

500 rmb discount if you sign up along with the 3500 family membership (for as many courses as you sign up for for for you and your family.

Summer Sizzle Family BBQ

dibeijing — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:17:23 +0800

Kick off the summer with a fun-filled family barbeque, brought to you by OASIS Healthcare and those bbq-loving Aussies at AustCham. In celebration of our hospital’s recent grand opening, we’re firing up the grill on Saturday, June 2, from 11 to 4 at the new OASIS International Hospital, located just north of 798 Art District.

In addition to tasty eats and cool refreshments, there will be entertainment for the whole family, including raffle drawings and fun games for the kids. This free event is open for all to attend, so bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon in the sun or cooling off in the lounge. Between the food and games, our doctors will be there to get to know you and offer tips for staying healthy in Beijing. Don’t miss the summer food and fun!

Find out more at www.oasishealth.cn or get in touch with us at welcome@oasishealth.cn.

Summer Sizzle Family BBQ

lia.tja — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:26:07 +0800

Kick off the summer with a fun-filled family barbecue, brought to you by OASIS Healthcare and those bbq-loving Aussies at AustCham, in support of The Grace Children’s Foundation.

Saturday, June 2
11AM - 4PM
At OASIS International Hospital, located just north of 798 Art District.

In addition to tasty eats and cool refreshments, there will be entertainment for the whole family, including raffle drawings and fun outdoor games for the kids.

This free event is open for all to attend. Between the food and games, our doctors will be there to get to know you and offer tips for staying healthy in Beijing. Don’t miss the summer food and fun!

Featuring:
Bouncy Castle
Face Painting
Clown and Balloons
OASIS Game Booth
Health Hunt
Raffle Prizes

Dog on Fire
Wondermilk
Lollipop Bakery
CoffeeArtCafe
Samantha Crafts
Beijing Jewelry Club
Baby Gro
Incy Wincy Kids Yoga

And more!

Find out more at www.oasishealth.cn or get in touch with us at welcome@oasishealth.cn.

Beijing International Chamber Orchestra presents :Concerts for Organ and Orchestra

nauen — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:07:01 +0800

Beijing International Chamber Orchestra presents unique concert program for an Organ and Orchestra.

Where: German Embassy´s School, Liangmaqiao 49 A

When: June 2nd and 3rd/ 2012/Sat and Sun / 16:00

Concert program:

Francis Poulenc, Concerto for Organ and Orchestra in G minor
Ottorino Respighi, Suite for Organ and Orchestra in G major
Ottorino Respighi, Antiche Danze Ed Aries , Suite 1
E.Elgar, Sospiri op.70
P.Mascagni, Intermezzo Simfonico
A.Rheinberger, Suite for Violin, Cello and Organ solo with Orchestra

Soloist :
Marina Omelchenko (Russia, organ)
Anneke Jansen ( The Netherlands, violin)
Xie Qiong (China, cello)

Conductor: Maria Nauen (Russia) www.maria-nauen.com

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Where to buy tickets:
1) Library of German Embassy´s School (10.00am-02:00pm)
2) book online at: tickets@bico-china.com

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For more information, please visit B

Latin Fever

Kempinski Hotel Beijing — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:05:20 +0800

Every Saturday from June 2 to July 28, 2012 at Kranzler's Terrace RMB 298 per person

Summer is here! Let' dive into Kranzler's free flow margaritas that come along with our original South American flavor barbeques. Mark your calendar for Saturday evenings throughout the months of June and July!

All prices are in RMB and subject to 15% surcharge

For inquiry, please call 010 6465 3388 ext.4222 or e-mail us at restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com

Thanksgiving at the Great Wall 2012

Sisi_Chen — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:18:32 +0800

The Brickyard is offering a special rate of RMB 1,988, which includes private transfers from/to Beijing for two people, a superior queen Great Wall view room, access to the traditional Thanksgiving Reprise Feast at The Schoolhouse
for two, and breakfast for two in the Lodge.

As a guest you’ll have full privileges to soak in the Great Wall view Jacuzzi as well as enjoy the Garden and Health Center.

The fine print: Valid only for November 24. Three day advance booking required. Payment in full on arrival required. Massage appointments to be scheduled in advance. Guests who provide their own transportation to/from the
Brickyard will receive a RMB 240 voucher which may be applied at one time prior to check out for a la carte food and beverage purchases at any of our outlets, no cash back. No substitutions. No other incentives, discounts, special
packages, or vouchers may be applied to this package.

All You Can Eat Dim Sum

Renaissance Beijing Chaoyang Hotel — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:12:53 +0800

For every lunch, Wanli Chinese Restaurant at Renaissance Beijing Chaoyang Hotel offers an extensive selection of dim sum buffet highlighting 30 authentic yet innovative Hong Kong style dim sum, desserts and cold dishes at RMB108* per person.

Wanli Chinese Restaurant demonstrates a traditional touch of China’s finest and most traditional gastronomy, featuring Cantonese, Sichuan and Chaozhou cuisines. 9 private dining rooms with capacity of 10 to 30 persons are available for business dinner and family gatherings.

Above price is subject to 15% service charge.

For reservations, please call at 64689999-3131

Friday Night Spa Getaway Package 2012

Sisi_Chen — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:35:41 +0800

The Brickhouse is offering a special Friday night spa getaway package for RMB 2,188 that includes:

- Private transfers to and from Beijing for two people
- A Superior Queen room with a view of the Great Wall
- A complimentary bottle of Prosecco sparkling wine
- Breakfast for two in the Lodge
- Two 60-minute Chinese massages

In addition, as a guest you'll have full access to the Great Wall view jacuzzi and the Garden and Health Center. If you like the sun, try a massage in the Outdoor Treatment Courtyard.

The fine print: Valid only for Friday nights from March 30 to December 14, 2012 excluding 29 September. Three day advance booking required. Payment in full on arrival required. Massage appointments to be scheduled in advance. Guests who provide their own transportation to/from the Brickyard will receive an RMB 240 voucher which may be applied at one time prior to check out for a la carte food and beverage purchases at any of our outlets, no cash back. No substitutions. No other incentives, discounts, special packages, or vouchers may be applied to this package.

Win 500 rmb with Counting Sheep's Mother's Day Contest

Counting Sheep — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:14:10 +0800

WIN BIG PRIZES THIS MOTHER'S DAY!

Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful mothers out there!

In celebration of the Dragon Year Mother's Day, we are giving out prizes to two lucky moms (or dads!) - one will receive a 500 RMB gift certificate to Counting Sheep Boutique, and the other a Bella B Luxurious Pampering Gift Set (458 rmb value).

This is what you need to do to enter our contest:

1. Visit our website,www.countingsheepboutique.com, click on "login" and create an account, if you don't have one already.

2. Find your favorite product and write a review -OR- pick the product you would most like as a gift, and write why in the "review" section.

3. And since everyone needs to win, enter the coupon code "HAPPYMOM" for 20% off purchases on our website until Friday, May 18. (one time use only, excludes Little Chic and Stokke items).

On Thursday, May 31, we will pick the two lucky winners. Go to www.countingsheepboutique.com now!

Mother's Day Photo series

notanillusion — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:39:44 +0800

All memorable moments in a child are usually from one of these plain but sweet daily little things.

Everyday however busy you are, try to do at least one little daily thing for your little one, to dress him, or bathe him, feed him, or just holding his hands walking up and down the street, reading him a story.

Capture the moments you feel most connected to as being a mother, as they are these daily unnoticiable moments that years later memories might fade, but we can keep the visuals on print.

Mother's day special offer, starting from 399rmb.

Arrange the photo shoot on one of these dates: May 19, 20, 23, 26, 27. Or feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

notanillusion@me.com www.imnotblue.com

Free Pilates Class

Alona Pilates — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:31:17 +0800

Join Alona Pilates Studio at The Westin Chaoyang Hotel, 5th floor at the Heavenly Spa!

Check the website www.alonapilates.com and fill in the application for a FREE trial class.
You can also call or SMS for information or reservations to 139 1029-0260

“In ten sessions you’ll feel the difference; in twenty you’ll see the difference; in thirty you’ll have a new body “ Joseph Pilates

Alona Pilates Studio
www.alonapilates.com
Tel: 139 1029-0260

Paulaner "Biergarten" is open!

Kempinski Hotel Beijing — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:21:25 +0800

June 1 to September 15, 2012

Yes, it’s summer time again and Paulaner Bräuhaus alerts the BBQ season in Biergarten! Come enjoy our gourmet delights and the Bavarian grills and wake your health up with our Chef Ranninger’s healthy and hearty German salads in this summer.

For inquiry, please call 010 6465 3388 ext.4212 or e-mail us at paulaner.beijing@kempinski.com

Spain Is Here!

Sisi_Chen — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:43:37 +0800

Gather a group of 20 people or more – whether you're a company, school, or an individual looking to book a private party – and visit Agua to enjoy tapas from Spain, made by Chef Jordi Valles. Experience tapas the way Spaniards do and get a nice gift as a bonus.

To reserve or find out more, email jorvall24@hotmail.com or visit www.aqua.com.hk.

Summer Iced Tea

Kempinski Hotel Beijing — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:15:14 +0800

June 1 to July 31, 2012

Take refuge from the heat with some home-made cool iced tea menu at Rendez-Vous Bar & Lounge. These non-alcoholic drinks include Sweet Berry Iced Tea, Cream Orange Iced Tea, Citrus Chamomile Iced Tea and Raspberry Iced Tea. Taste the freshness and fall in love with the summer!

For inquiry, please call 010 6465 3388 ext.4225 or e-mail us at restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com