Event

Dragon boat training at Houhai

Gold Sailing Water Sport Club holds dragon boat training for rowers of every level at Houhai every Sunday. The club includes Chinese and expat members.
Where: Gold Sailing Water Sport Club, 1 Houhai Xiyan, Xicheng District
When: Every Sunday, 1: 30 pm
Tel: 6401 2664
Cost: 50 yuan

Spring planting at the Roadhouse

Early April afternoons are the perfect time for gardening, with a soft breeze blowing and the birds chirping. The Roadhouse, a restoration of one of the first restaurants near the Mutianyu Great Wall, gives lovers of gardening an opportunity to get their hands dirty while enjoying the fresh air. After a hard day’s work, participants will enjoy a hearty barbecue dinner, accompanied by live music, under the Great Wall.
Where: The Roadhouse, Mutianyu Village, Huairou District
When: April 10, 2-4 pm
Tel: 6162 6506
Cost: Free (participants get free beer and soft drinks)

Tea-tasting workshop

The Hutong will be giving a class on the ins and outs of Chinese tea tasting. Participants will be introduced to six teas from various regions and learn how to brew them right. They will also get a crash course on the history and mythology infused in each cup of Chinese tea.
Where: The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District
When: April 11, 3-5 pm
Tel: 15901046127
Cost: 160 yuan, 150 yuan for members

China’s cello musicians

Sunday Salon, a lecture series presented by Time Out Beijing and The Bookworm, introduces people to Chinese music – traditional, classical and contemporary. This month’s session features a performance by the cellist Chu Yibing and the China Philharmonic Cellists, the only chamber group on the mainland.
Where: The Bookworm, 4 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
When: April 11, 7:30-9 pm
Tel: 6586 9507
Cost: 30 yuan, 20 yuan for members

(By Liang Meilan)