Events

Discussing expats’ life in Beijing

Mandarin Connections School is hosting a party for expats in which they can talk about their experiences living and learning Chinese in the capital. Lucky attendees will receive a voucher for 150-yuan  worth of free Chinese classes at Mandarin Connections School.

Where: Mandarin Connections School, Room 2611, 1 Blue Castle International Center, Xi Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District

When: March 26, 6-10 pm

Tel: 8599 7183

Cost: Free

International Exhibition of Fashion and Jewelry

Twelve fashion designers and 12 jewelry designers from South Korea and China will work together in pairs for an exhibition titled Wind of Asia. The event, which will be the opening exhibition of Beijing Fashion Week, is sponsored by 3+3 Art Space, Linestudio Culture Transmission Center and the Beijing Center Academy of Fine Arts Fashion Studio.

Where: 3+3 Art Space, 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District

When: March 26 – April 7, daily, 10 am – 5 pm

Tel: 6437 3432

Cost: Free

Tiger, Tiger Family Day at The Hutong

To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, The Hutong is hosting a tiger-themed party for parents and their young ones. Activities include tiger-cookie making, tiger-face painting and tiger movements, and are recommended for children ages 2 to 8. The event aims to raise funds for the Beijing Migrant School Teacher Training Program of JUMP! Foundation, a global organization that works to engage, inspire and empower young people.

Where: The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District

When: March 28, 1-4pm

Tel: 15901046127

Cost: 120 yuan per child, free for parents

Seminar by Dr. Gary Olive

The Beijing International Christian Fellowship (BICF) is bringing Dr. Gary Olive to Beijing for a lecture on “Becoming an Emotionally and Relationally Intelligent Person.” Olive has more than 30 years’ experience working with leaders in both the private and public sectors.

Where: BICF 21st Century Chapel A, 2/F, 21st Century Hotel, 40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District

When: March 28, 2-5 pm

Tel: 8454 3468

Donation: 10 yuan

(By Liang Meilan)