The morning sun is shining, the outdoor pools are open, you’re chilling on one of Beijing’s cozy rooftops with a cold drink in your hand… Summer is officially here! What better way to enjoy it than running for charity and treating yourself with a nice, juicy burger afterwards?
Check out the upcoming events perfect for soaking up the sun:

Juicy Burger Fest 2024

Get ready to sink your teeth into the juiciest event of the summer! Juicy Burger Fest is back, and it’s bigger and tastier than ever!
Juicy Burger Fest 2024 will be hitting Beijing over the Dragon Boat holiday (Jun 8-10) from 11am until 9pm each day, so clear your schedule and loosen those belts! Brought to you by Heinz Selection, the fest will be taking place at XIDIANJIYI FunsTown, aka the same spot as last year’s Juicy Burger Fest.

We’ll have 40+ vendors from the best burger joints from around the city serving up mouthwatering creations that will satisfy every craving. There will be everything from classic beefy goodness to some wildly creative concoctions that might just blow your buns off, plus vegetarian and vegan delights that even carnivores will crave!
There will be plenty of craft beer, cocktails, alcoholic slushies, and wine (and a whole range of non-alcoholic offerings for nondrinkers and kids, too) to pair with your burgers.
But wait, there’s more! Not only will you be feasting on fantastic food, but there will also be loads of activities including games and contests, live music, dancing and activities for the little ones, making this a truly family-friendly fiesta. The venue is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends to join in the fun too!

Where: XIDIANJIYI FunsTown, 18 Fangjiacun, Gaobeidian, Chaoyang District
When: Jun 8-10, 11am-9pm
Price: RMB 25/person (early bird), RMB 168/person (VIP), RMB 30/person (on-site)

Lil Peaches Kids Yoga

Join us for playful and engaging yoga classes designed specifically for young children. Sandra will guide the kids through gentle poses and fun activities that promote flexibility, balance, and mindfulness. It’s the perfect way for your kids to unwind and have fun!

Where: Taozi Tree Yoga
When: Tuesdays, 4.45pm-5.35pm (ages 5-6), Wednesdays, 4.45pm-5.35pm (ages 3-4)
Price: RMB 800/six-classes pass OR RMB 180/single class

The Journey of SHAO LIN at Beijing Exhibition Center

Prepare to be amazed by the thrilling Chinese-German Kung Fu drama “Shaolin Kid.” Witness the unique integration of Kung Fu, dance, music, and drama as the story of Xiao Haolin unfolds. From reckless spoofs to courageous responsibilities, follow Haolin’s journey of learning and growing up in this captivating performance.

For tickets, go here:

https://www.247tickets.com/t/journey-shaolin-family-entertainment-bj-202406

Roundabout Book Fair at ISB

Donate the books you don’t need anymore, and buy some “new” second-hand books at the Roundabout Book Fair. All proceeds will be used to support children in need. Do your part and help those who need it.

Where: 10 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District
When: Jun 8, 10am-3pm (open to public), Jun 11-14, 8am-4.40pm (for school community only)
Price: Free

Golden Dance Competition at BCIS Theatre

The Beijing High School Dance Association proudly presents the Golden Dance Competition, featuring talented dance teams from ten high schools across Beijing. This exciting event will showcase the vibrant and diverse dance talents of our students, promising an evening of unforgettable performances.

About the Event:

The Golden Dance Competition is a prestigious event that brings together the best high school dance teams in Beijing. Each team will perform a unique routine, judged by a panel of esteemed experts from the dance community. This competition is a celebration of creativity, skill, and passion for dance.

Participating Schools:
A total of ten high schools from Beijing will be competing, each bringing their unique style and energy to the stage. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the future stars of dance in action.

Venue:
The event will take place at the state-of-the-art BCIS Theatre, located within the Beijing City International School campus. The theatre provides a perfect setting with excellent facilities to enhance the audience experience and showcase the performers’ talents.

Where: Beijing City International School, BCIS Theatre
When: Jun 8, 6:30pm-9pm
Price: RMB 25/person

 KM for LOVE Run & Brunch

Run with KM for LOVE to support Mia, a 5-year-old burn victim facing surgeries of nearly RMB 200k on her journey to achieve mobility!

After the guided run, enjoy free-flow pancakes! One hundred percent of proceeds for this charity event will go to Mia.

To sign up, or if you can’t come to the event but still want to help, scan the QR code to make direct donations.

Where: Western Academy of Beijing
When: Jun 9, 9am-noon
Price: RMB 260/run+brunch, RMB 160/run+brunch (12 years old and under), RMB 160/brunch only

World Expat Health Day

Join us for World Expat Health Day!

Fun science experiments for kids, exciting games, tasty food, health-care products, raffle prizes, a blood drive, medical consults, health panels, mental health exercises, and more! Don’t miss out! Scan the code to sign up!

Where: Jinshang Yuan, Garden Theater, 20 Xinyuanli Xi, Chaoyang District
When: Jun 9, 10am-6pm
Price: Free

Peace – AISB Secondary Students Showcase

Visit “PEACE – A Joyful Heart is Good Medicine,” the AISB secondary school art exhibition, held at Raffles Hospital. The exhibition showcases the creativity and talent of their students and celebrates the therapeutic power of art.

Where: Raffles Hospital, Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16, Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District
When: May 22-Jun 14
Price: Free

Kids Club: Along the White River

Hike down to the White River and head downstream on trails, gravel tracks, and dirt roads by the riverside, passing below tall cliffs.
Good for kids age 7 and up. This hike is too long for younger kids to walk the whole way by themselves.

This is the same White River hike that we do in summer and winter, but for the Kids Club version we’re going to take it slow, with several extended stops for paddling and finding frogs, plus plenty of time to pick out a nice stick or two. We might end up coming home quite late.

Scan the QR code to sign up.

Where: Departure from Liangmaqiao and Lido
When: June 16, 7:30
Price: RMB 400 for non-members, RMB 360 for members and RMB 220 for kids

If you’re looking for a kindergarten or school for your kid, these are the open houses happening in the next two weeks:

Daystar Academy’s Open Houses

Daystar Academy is a K-12 school under the Ivy Education Group. Daystar Academy provides students with top-notch international courses that blend and balance Western and Chinese cultural traditions. Daystar is the first school in China to create a K-12 Social Innovation Curriculum that develops the fundamental values, skills and knowledge for students to be social innovators.

Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers