Event

Dumpling-making lessons

Chopsticks cafe and bar offers cooking lessons to tourists who want to learn how to prepare Chinese dishes. It also explains the culture and history behind the food. Participants will learn how to make a variety of dishes, including dumplings, an all-time favorite.

Where: Chopsticks cafe and bar, 12 Yandaixie Jie, Di’anmen Wai Dajie, Xicheng DistrictWhen: Monday – ThursdayCost: 100 yuan per person (maximum of three per class)
Tel: 6402 8988

Child’s world of Shakespeare

US director and actor Joseph Graves performs a self-written monologue. The piece, based on personal experience, explores the comical stories of a 6-year-old boy and his thoughts about Shakespeare.

Where: Penghao Theater, 35 Dongmianhua Hutong (off Nan Louguxiang), Dongcheng District
When: December 25-26, 7:30-9 pm
Tel: 6400 6452
Cost: 120 yuan

Argentinean tango

This evening, Camila Tango Salon is holding a culture party and open class in its new venue at SOHO New Town. Juan Manuel Rosales, an Argentinean tango master, will give free lessons. Afterwards, he will talk about the essence of tango culture and his take on the dance.

Where: Room 604, Building 6, SOHO New Town, Xi Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District
When: December 25, 8-11 pm
Tel: 8552 5228 (for inquiries and reservations)
Cost: Free (spend at least 40 yuan on drinks)

8th Red Bull Nanshan Open national qualifier

Tomorrow, local snowboarders will be pushing their limits in an attempt to qualify for the 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open, the country first major snowboarding contest. Snowboarders of every nationality, age and level are welcome to participate.

The Quiksilver Nanshan Mellow Park will host the qualifier, which will select six snowboarders who will move on to the 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open to be held January 9 to 10 next year. The top four winner will also receive cash rewards. Up for grabs too are prizes from Quiksilver, Dakine and Nike 6.0 for categories such as Brightest Outfit and Oldest Rider.

Where: Quiksilver Nanshan Mellow Park, Nanshan Ski Village, Miyun County
When: December 26, 9 am – 3 pm
Web: mellowparks.cn

(By Wei Ying)