Event

SambAsia Beijing Brazilian drumming class

SambAsia Beijing is the only ensemble in China dedicated to promoting the drumming traditions of Brazil. The community-based organization recently moved its shows to live music venue 2 Kolegas and holds an introductory drumming class there every Sunday. The class is open to anyone with little or no experience in music. All instruments are provided and the first class is free.

Where: 2 Kolegas, 21 Liangmaqiao Lu, Sanyuanqiao, Chaoyang District
When: Every Sunday, 11 am – 1 pm
Tel: 8196 4820
Cost: 50 yuan per class, 180 yuan per month

Charity Christmas Party

Raffles Design Institute Beijing’s fashion markeing and management students are helping out orphans not only by raising funds but also by increasing awareness of the poor conditions in orphanages.

The students are holding a charity Christmas party this Friday, themed “Friends Matters,” which includes two mini fashion shows and live performances by Chocho Maldito and You Mei You. Proceeds will go to Coal for Kids, a project of Our Chinese Daughters Foundation (OCDF), a US-bed nonprofit organization that supports families who have adopted children from China.

Where: Cangku bar, 10 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District
When: December 18, 7 pm – 1 am
Tel: 13552564898
Cost: 30 yuan at the door

Black Sesame Saturday Gourmet Cooking Class

Learn to make delicious noodles from scratch – including hand-pulled noodles and knife-cut varieties – and savory sauces to go with them. Cooking classes on different cuisis are held every Saturday.

Where: Black Sesame Kitchen, 3 Heizhima Hutong, Dongcheng District
When: December 19, 1-4 pm
Tel: 6403 5153
Cost: 300 yuan per person
 
China World Snowboard Day

This event gives local snowboarders their first chance to participate in an international snowboarding event that is now on its fourth year. Enjoy a full day of snowboarding at Dolomiti Resort in Hebei Province, which includes fun activities for beginners.

Where: Dolomiti, Xiqueliang, Sitaizui Village, Chongli County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei
When: December 20
Tel: 8453 5499
Cost: Free

Three days with the Hakka

This China Culture Center “quickie” tour takes in thhighlights of Fujian Province. Start with the colonial architecture on Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, then head to the interior where you’ll explore the Hakka people’s distinctive “tulou” architecture.

Where: China Culture Center, Room 101 Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: December 26-28
Tel: 6432 9341
Cost: 6,000 yuan

(By Wei Ying)