Event

Dragon boating

Rowing is a superb way to stay fit and to enjoy the summer sun. Come to Houhai Sunday afternoons and join the Beijing International Dragon Boating Team in its training. The team consists of foreigners and Chinese, and people of all skill levels are welcome. After training, the members head to dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Where: Houhai, Ping’an Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: Every Sunday, 4:30-6:30 pm
Cost: 50 yuan for non-members
Tel: 15801354462

Free trial class at Kindermusik Summer Camp

Kindermusik is a global brand that provides music education to children 7 years old and below. Yuliya, a certified Kindermusik teacher in Beijing, opened a studio in town and will be holding a summer camp for babies up to 18 months old. Parents who would like to find out more can bring their children to a free trial class today.

Where: Honey Republic Studio, 1/F, Building 15, East Garden, Upper East Side, Northeast Fourth Ring Road, Chaoyang District
When: June 18, 10-11 am
Cost: Free
Tel: 13621354114

UCCA presents TED

TED is a nonprofit that has its roots in a conference that brought together professionals from the fields of technology, entertainment and design. It has since become a world-renowned festival of creative communication. The upcoming salon will introduce the group’s series of educational and public programs.

Where: Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA), 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: June 19, 1:30-3:30 pm
Cost: Free
Tel: 6438 6675

Pregnancy nutrition workshop

Nutritioneer regularly holds nutrition workshops run by Olivia Lee, a Singaporean with a master’s degree in nutrition and a certificate in counseling. This weekend, the workshop will center on nutrition and exercises for pregnant women. Lee will discuss how a pregnant woman’s diet influences her baby’s health, including developing health problems like obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The event is limited to 15 participants.

Where: Park Apartments, 17 Chaoyanggongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District
When: June 19, 2-4 pm
Cost: 250 yuan
Tel: 15810822296

(By Liang Meilan)