Event

Pinnacle Avenue Family Day

This series of events, which is geared toward families who live in central Beijing, will introduce shops that sell children’s clothes and toys, Chinese and Western restaurants, children’s playgrounds and markets. It also aims to inform participants about animal protection organizations, medical groups and public utility issues.

When: April 25-26, 9 am – 5 pm

Where: Pinnacle Avenue, Liyuan Lu (near by British School of Beijing), Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District

Tel: 8046 2500 (look for Zhao Jun)

Cost: Free

 

Hook ‘n’ Cook Speedating

The event will pair eight men and eight women, who will be given a role in preparing an exquisite dinner. People who have little to no training in the kitchen need not fear. “Speedating Specialists” will prepare the recipes and ingredients before the participants arrive. All that participants have to do is choose recipe and a partner and try their best. Organizers will be on hand to guide throughout the entire process.

When: April 26, 5:30 pm

Where: The Hutong (south of Gui Jie), Dongzhimen Nei, Dongcheng District

Web site:

Speedatingbeijing.spaces.live.com

Cost: 180 yuan (covers dinner and a drink)

 

Neue Stimmen International Singing Competition

The annual competition aims to discover young opera singing talent, promote budding singers and help them build professional careers. Music lovers are welcome to watch the show.

Where: Concert Hall, Central Conservatory of Music, 160 Fuxingmen Nei Dajie, Xicheng District

When: May 1-4, 10 am – 10 pm

Tel: 6551 2811 ext. 826

 

(By Wei Ying)