Gaggle of Santas sweeps through Beijing

More than a hundred people, mostly expats, participated in the Beijing edition of SantaCon last Saturday, in which revelers dressed as Santa to spread holiday tidings around the city.

iWeekend holds successful third event

On November 18 and 19, a workshop called iWeekend brought together motivated software developers, business managers, start-up enthusiasts, marketing professionals and graphic artists to turn ideas into Web products.

Christmas party for pets and their people tomorrow

The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) will host a Christmas party for pets and their owners at the center tomorrow from 2 to 4 pm.

Beijing Playhouse’s special holiday program for toddlers

But because the show is two hours long, director Chris Verrill said it may not be the most child-friendly show. However, he will arrange a special event for children up to 5 years old.

Wokai starts art projects to support microfinance

Founded in November 2008 by two American women, Wokai, a non-profit aimed at alleviating poverty in China through microfinance, has been winning support from the public.

Local nightlife blogger helps locals pick city’s best cheap wines

Jim Boyce, founder of the website Grape Wall of China and well known bar and nightlife blogger, hosted his third wine competition on Tuesday.

Here are the white wine winners

1. Australia Warrane Sticky Beak Chardonnay 2010 (China Wine and Spirits, 87 yuan) 2. France Barremont Chardonnay 2010 (Mercuris, 89 yuan)

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Not many urbanites still knit like their parents did, but if you’re interested to learn, a good place to start is Beyond Knitting every Wednesday.

Beijing Playhouse to present holiday classic

This coming holiday season, Beijing Playhouse will present the timeless story of Cinderella, an interactive version meant to delight the entire family.

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In this edition of the “Rainbow Journey” Migrant School Students’ Art Program, UCCA teams up with Green Kids, the Embassy of Israel in Beijing and Israeli illustrator and caricaturist Hanoch Piven to present a fun and educational workshop about making collages. Piven is an acclaimed illustrator and caricaturist.