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The Jingkids International School Expo 2019 Beijing, Feb 23-24
The future is full of uncertainties, and the future of education will also not be exempt from these challenges of an unforeseen world. With what is sure to be a constant overhaul of learning as we know it, how can parents concerned with preparing their children stay informed of these innovations gradually being introduced or even be prepared for the changes of tomorrow?

Direct access to the educators who have their sights on tomorrow as well as today, is exactly what we will be providing at the Jingkids International School Expo 2019 Beijing, coming to Kerry Hotel Beijing, in CBD, on Feb 23-24. Our school expo not only provides an excellent opportunity for parents to learn about nearly 100 schools spanning both the K-12 and preschool categories, it’s also a forum for parents, teachers, and administrators to discuss the future of learning for our children.

We will also be hosting other events around Kerry Hotel that you absolutely cannot afford to miss. This includes
– In-depth lectures from the leaders of international education in Beijing
– Parent forums
– The Jing Youth Entrepreneurship Competition
– Food and family fun

Swiss School Beijing Open House, Feb 26
Swiss School Beijing is organizing an open house for families of children aged 3 and over. Participants will have an opportunity to visit the school, led by their elementary school Principal, Swiss School representatives, and admissions staff. Adults. Free. 9.15-11.30am. Swiss School Beijing. 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (Email: info@swiss-school-beijing.ch)

BSB Baby and Toddler Group, Feb 22
The British School of Beijing (BSB), Shunyi continues holding their invaluable baby and toddler play group sessions at their Shunyi campus. Families with little babies ages 0-18 months can come to this group to meet other expat families, enjoy playing with age-appropriate toys, creating seasonal crafts, singing songs, and more. This event will provide drinks and snacks and is open to foreign passport holders only. The baby must be accompanied by his mother or father and not an ayi (babysitter). Age 0-18 months. Free. 9-10.30am. The British School of Beijing (BSB), Shunyi campus. 7 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯北小街7号(8532 5320)

Three weekly events for young kids at British School of Beijing (BSB), Sanlitun, Feb 20-22
The British School of Beijing is holding three weekly free events (except holidays) for young kids at their Sanlitun campus. All activities are for foreign families only.

Baby Dance Classes
Families with little ones ages below the age of two can come to BSB, Sanlitun’s baby dance class to meet other expat families and enjoy singing and dancing together every Friday. Age 0-2 (14 seats only). 9.45-10.15am.

Baby Play Group
The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun is organizing a weekly group every Wednesday, where they will host families with little ones aged two and below to a fun-filled morning of supervised play, promoting social interactions and providing stimulating play opportunities for young kids through songs and storytelling. Age 0-2. 9.45-10.15am.

Baby Book Club
Introduce your kids to the world of reading with BSB, Sanlitun’s Baby Book Club, held every Tuesday at the Li Building. All babies must be accompanied by one or both parents and not an ayi (babysitter). 10-10.30am.

The British School of Beijing Sanlitun campus, 5 Xiliujie, Chaoyang district. (8532 5320; receptionsltey@bsbsanlitun.com) 北京英国学校（三里屯）朝阳区三里屯路西六街5号 (Email: receptionsltey@bsbsanlitun.com. )

The Art of Tea-making at Beijing Mandarin School, Feb 21
Beijing Mandarin School is holding a tea-making activity for all levels of tea-making ability. If you are interested in Chinese tea culture or have no idea about where to start, then you need to check this out. Adults. RMB 150. 1:00-2:30pm. E-Tower Beijing Mandarin School. For more information you can scan the QR code on the poster. Room 904, E-tower, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6508-1026)

Tangyuan Culture Course at Beijing Mandarin School, Feb 19
Come and join this Tangyuan culture course at Beijing Mandarin School to learn the origin of Lantern Festival and why Chinese people tend to eat Tangyuan on this special day. All ages. RMB 150. 1-2:30pm. E-tower. Rm 904-905, 9F, E-tower, Guanghua Lu,Chaoyang District. 朝阳区光华路12号数码01大厦9层904-905室(10 6508-1026)

Chinese New Year celebration at Black Sesame Kitchen, Feb 23-24
Black Sesame Kitchen is organizing family-friendly activities this month to celebrate Chinese New Year.

Kids Dumpling Cooking Class 
This is a kid-only dumpling cooking class being held on February 23, where participants will be divided into two groups according to age and make Jiaozi (dumplings), Guotie (pan-fried dumplings), and Tangyuan (sweet dumplings). Kids. RMB 200. 2-4pm.

Family Dumpling Cooking Class
This is a family-friendly dumpling cooking class on February 24, where parents will make Jiaozi (dumplings), Guotie (pan-fried dumplings), and Tangyuan (sweet dumplings) alongside their children. All ages. RMB 380 (one adult and one kid), RMB 180 (additional adult or kid). 2-4pm.

The Courtyard Institute. For more information or reservation, please contact this email. 28 Zhonglao Hutong, Dongcheng District. 东城区中老胡同28号. (136 9147 4408; Wechat: BlackSesameKitchen.)

Street dance classes at Sunshine studios, Feb 20-24
Sunshine Studios is organizing two alternative street dance classes – regular classes and dance team courses – for different levels of dance ability. For regular classes, you can choose from four sessions costing RMB 130 per hour. For dance team courses, attendees can get four hours of training a week leading to a performance, and need to pay RMB 280 per week. Their rehearsal program will be available to the public for free on Wednesdays and Sundays. If you are interested in hip-hop dance and aren’t sure how to get started, or if you want to improve your dance skills, then check them out. Adults and ages 4-6. RMB 130 per hour, RMB 280 per week. Western Academy of Beijing (WAB). Email: Enquiries@sunshine-studios.co.uk. 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区来广营东路10号(03330 883328)

Tea for Two at Pauline’s Cuisine, Feb 24
Join Pauline’s Cuisine for a fun Sunday at East Hotel, and learn how to create the ultimate afternoon tea: scones with clotted cream, homemade jam, chocolate mousse, and finger sandwiches. All ages. RMB 420. 10am-1pm. East Hotel. For more information or to register, please scan the QR code in the image. 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号. (8426 0888)

Indian food cooking classes at Sarika, Feb 23
Come and join this cooking class to learn how to make Indian food including Medu vada, Masala dosa, Poori and Sabji, samosas, and coconut, tomato, onion and green chutneys. Adults. RMB 400. 10am-noon. Sarika. Shiqiaoguomao Tower. For more details, please scan the QR code in the image. 16B Dongshanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.朝阳区东三环中路乙16号。(Wechat: Sarikadhami)

Becoming a Man Whisperer, Feb 18
Are you wondering how to have better communication in your marriage? Come and join MOPS to learn communication skills in cross-gender relationships from Shaunti Feldhahn, who graduated from Harvard University and is a social researcher, bestselling author, and popular speaker. This event is for foreign passport holders only. All ages. Free. 10am-noon. 21st Century Hotel. 2F, Rm FA 201, 40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.（Emai: mops@bicf.org）

Skiing at the Olympic Forest Park, Feb 14- Mar 3
Get skiing without having to hit the slopes out of town. Head to the JF-Dry Ski Resort at the Olympic Park to experience their 16,000sqm of trails catering to various skill levels. The slopes are open for three sessions a day and last until March 3. All ages. RMB 241. Morning sessions (8.30am-12.30pm); Afternoon sessions (1.30-5.30pm); Evening sessions (6.30-10.30pm). Olympic Forest Park.

Roundabout’s Book Reading Club, Feb 17-24
The Roundabout Book Reading Club is a bilingual program which is implemented and run by teenage and adult volunteers to inspire more children to enjoy reading. The reading club is currently in its sixth term and will take place on February 17 and February 24. Ages 5-7. Free. 3-4pm. Roundabout Boutique and Community Centre, Cathay View Plaza, 2 Xiangjiang Bei Lu, Chaoyang district. 朝阳区观唐广场香江北路甲2号. (134 3998 0007)

China National Traditional Orchestra Lantern Festival Concert, Feb 19
To celebrate Lantern Festival, the National Centre For the Performing Arts (NCPA) is holding a Lantern Festival Concert with a performance by the China National Traditional Orchestra which is dedicated to performing Chinese traditional folk music at the highest level since 1960. The orchestra has toured around the world and collaborated with prominent musicians such as Christoph Eschenbach, Jean Michel Jarre, Yo-Yo Ma, and Minoru Miki. All ages. RMB 80-500. 7.30-9.30pm. National Centre For the Performing Arts (NCPA). For tickets visit this page. 2 Xichang’an Jie, Xicheng District. 西城区西长安街2号(6655 0000)

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Do you have an upcoming family-friendly event that you want to be included in our listings? Maximize the reach of your event and promote it on beijingkids!

Let us know by leaving your message in the comments section below or by emailing us at webeditor@beijing-kids.com. Follow us on WeChat (ID: beijing-kids) or join our family events WeChat group by sending us your WeChat QR code. Please note that readers should confirm with each organizer if events are canceled or scheduled as planned. For more events that may not be included in this list, please check our Events page. 

Indian cooking classes by Sarika, Jan 21
In this Indian cooking class, you will learn how to make authentic paneer, white paste, green paste, and brown gravy which are the main ingredients for making curries at home. Seats are limited, and second time joiners will get 10 percent discount. Adults. RMB 350 (per class), RMB 900 (three classes). 10am-noon. Shiqiaoguomao Tower. 16B Dongshanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.朝阳区东三环中路乙16号。(Wechat: Sarikadhami)

2019 Chunjie Holiday Camps at Atelier, Jan 21-Feb 22
Atelier is organizing another series of Chunjie holiday camps for children aged 6 and above. Travel through time on a five-week journey to discover the greatness of ancient civilizations in Egypt, Greece, Mexico, and Scandinavia, learning about their arts and cultures. Age 6+. RMB 2,000 (ages 6-7), RMB 4,500 (ages 8+). 9.30 am-1.30 pm. Atelier Sanlitun Campus: Rm 502, Unit 1, Bldg 8A, Julong Garden, 68 Xinzhongjie, Dongcheng District.北京市东城区新中街68号聚龙花园8A楼一单元502室. (132 4018 4908). Atelier Shunyi Campus: Rm 204-205, Bldg 2, Central Park, 16 Yufeng Lu, Shunyi District.北京市顺义区裕丰路16号院会展誉景2号楼204-205（商铺A入口2楼）(151 1009 8260)

Chinese Calligraphy Winter Camps, Jan 21
These courses are suitable for beginners, and include writing posture, sitting posture, and structure explanations. The camps are divided into four sessions: Jan 21-25, Jan 28-Feb 1, Feb 11-15, and Feb 18-22. Ages 6-12. RMB 1,000 per session for members, RMB 1,200 per session for non-members. 9.30am-noon. TIE Family Club. Rm 102, Unit 1, Bldg 9, Yard 2, Guomeidiyicheng, Qingnianlu, Chaoyang District.

Yoga Flow One-Month Program at Casa Flamenco, Jan 22
Reluctant to make a long-term commitment, but need something more solid than drop-in classes? Check out this Tuesday-Thursday one month Yoga Flow Programme at Casa Flamenco, and relax your mind and body. The program runs until January 31. Adults. RMB 1,200. 5.15-6.15pm. Casa Flamenco. 11-1-14, 9 Jianwai Dajie, Qijiayuan Diplomatic Residence Compound, Chaoyang District.朝阳区建外大街9号，齐家园外交公寓11-1-14 (139 1091 4251)

Vinyasa Yoga at W Prime, Jan 22
Vinyasa Yoga instructor Ashley is holding four group of classes to heat up your body this winter. It’s also free for first-timers. You can scan the QR code for more information. Adults. RMB 120 per class, free for first-timers. 7.30 -8.45 pm. Beijing Four Seasons Hotel. 48 Liangma Qiao Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区亮马桥路48号. (5695 8888)

YCIS Beijing Early Childhood Education Information Session, Jan 22
YCIS Beijing Early Childhood Education is holding an Information Session on January 22. The information session will include a tour of ECE and presentations from their academic team, including bilingual play-based and community model learning. All ages. Free but RSVP needed (sign up here). 9-11am. Yew Chung International School of Beijing Early Childhood Education. Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District 北京市朝阳区后八里庄5号. (8585 1836, enquiry@bj.ycef.com)

BSB Shunyi Open Day (Primary and Secondary) – Jan 2019, Jan 24
The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi is holding their first Open Day of 2019. Prospective parents are welcome to visit the school’s Primary, German Primary, and Secondary classrooms to see the classrooms in action and experience the school environment. Visitors will have a chance to talk to teachers and learn about second language acquisition, drawing, and IB Diploma classes. This event is only open to expats with foreign passports. Adults. Free but registration is needed (sign up here). 9-11am. The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi. 9 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District. (8047 3558, admissions@bsbshunyi.com).Become Positive Discipline Certified Workshop, Jan 26
Jill Stanhope, a teacher specializing in early childhood social and emotional learning, is holding a workshop for educators where they can learn how to teach parents the concept of positive discipline. This is an English-language training session, and the tuition fee covers all materials and lunch. Adults. RMB 3,500. 8.30am-4.30pm. Daystar Academy. (WeChat ID: Marjo_70, 152 1032 7189)

Chinese New Year Dumpling Making Class, Jan 26
Nothing brings the family together like preparing a special meal or dish! This event is the perfect chance to get creative or create a new family tradition. Much like how gingerbread houses are a signature dessert for families at Christmas, dumplings are what we all love to make during Chinese New Year. This January, join Domain for a colorful Chinese dumpling-making class and share in this festive tradition. For more information or to register for the class, visit this page. All ages. RMB 168. From 2pm. Domain.A Clear Vision Workshop at Planet Choco, Jan 26
Create a clear vision for your life in 2019 with life coach Caneisha Berry, who will teach you how to design the future you desire. What you will gain from this workshop is finding a connection between your emotions and your dreams, how to identify the five life zones for creating success, and creating a vision board. Adults. RMB 350 (includes workbook and materials), RMB 300 (before 19^th January). 1-4pm. Planet Choco. Rm 1725, 2F, Jianwai SOHO, 39 Dongshanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外SOHO 2层1725室。（131 2658 8142）

Chinese New Year Cuisine, Jan 26
Get ready for the year of the Pig, Hutong-style! The Hutong is providing traditional delights of Spring Festival such as braised chicken with mushrooms, four happiness meatballs, and steamed fish with ginger for the coming Chinese New Year. All ages. RMB 300. 10.30 am – 1pm. The Hutong. RSVP needed (sign up here). 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District. 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号.（ 6404 3355）

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