Event

Lecture: Nine principles of the Forbidden City

The Forbidden City is the world’s foremost example of Chinese imperial architecture, reflecting a complex evolution of symbolism, feng shui and culture. To spread its value, a lecture organized by the China Culture Center will reveal the mysteries of the Forbidden City and explain the nine principles reflected in the construction of the emperors’ palaces. English translation is available.

Where: China Culture Center, Room 101, Kent Center, 29, Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District
When: July 23, 7:30-9:30 pm
Tel: 6432 9342
Cost: 50 yuan

Ladies-only snowboard competition at Nanshan

Mellowparks, a professional snowboarding event organizer, is hosting a women’s snowboarding competition at the NIKE 6.0 Summer Lab, a summer snowboard training venue featuring a range of jumps and jib features. The fun consists of three mini events – a boardercross race, a funbox and a jump session. The winner of each session gets a pair of NIKE 6.0 women’s kicks.

Where: NIKE 6.0 Summer Lab, 6 Shun’an Lu, Shunyi, District
When: July 24, 3-4 pm
Tel: 13810459745
Cost: 200 yuan

Pangbianr Film and Music Festival

Professional and amateur contemporary independent filmmakers from mainland China, Taiwan, Canada, the US and Mexico will screen their films in the afternoon. Indie folk duo La Loupe will then perform to celebrate the release of its debut album. Additionally, the Pangbianr Recipe Zine will be available for those in need of creative recipes.

Where: 2 Kolegas, drive-in cinema park, 21 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: July 25, 3-8 pm
Tel: 13552276845
Cost: Free

Weekend hike

The Beijing Outdoor Hiking Club organizes regular weekend events. This Saturday, its destination is the Nine Eye Tower in the Jiankou Great Wall area. This is a looping walk over steep and rocky terrain with a bit of rock-climbing thrown in. The club is a non-profit subsidiary of CnAdventure. For more information, check out the website CnAdventure.com and navigate over to the Outdoor Club tab at the top.

Where: CnAdventure, Room 208, 2/F,  Elephant Investment Tower, 1 Dongbinhelu, Dongcheng District
When: July 24
Tel: 5166 9102
Cost: 150 yuan

(By Liang Meilan)