Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Sep 3-9
Our Events Watch series aims to highlight happenings that aren't focused on alcohol and drinking, but instead take a more educational or productive approach. Events include comedy, talks, networking events, markets, and dinners.
Monday, Sep 3
Heyrobics Workout in Sanlitun
Start your week right with a post-work Heyrobics session at the British School of Beijing's Sanlitun campus. The one-hour workouts mix upper body, core, and cardio training and are tailored to all levels. RMB 30-50. Mon, 6pm and Tue, 7pm. British School of Beijing (BSB)
Tuesday, Sep 4
Role Play - American Celebrities
The latest in Youth Space's ongoing events series in Wudaokou, the group now looks to dissect American celebrity culture through role-playing games. As well as a fun means to talk about various cultural phenomena (in this case entertainment, gossip, and fame), learn how to nurture cross-cultural communication through dialogue in a relaxed setting. Free (registration required). 7.45-10pm. 706 Youth Space
Wednesday, Sep 5
'The Biz' and 'Copy of a Copy' Film Screenings
This Wednesday, Aotu Studio plays host to two film screenings from Beijing-based acting troupe 3rriblé Productions. The first film, The Biz, details the story of two partners in a corporation and how they play with peoples livelihoods as a means to make money. As the film's tagline explains "Truth is a lie" – a concept we're all too familiar with in today's political climate. RMB 40. 7.30pm. Aotu Studio
Thursday, Sep 6
Metapictures: Images and the Discourse of Theory
The first of three lectures across three days that run parallel with the ongoing exhibition at the OCAT Institute Exhibition conducted by American professor WJT Mitchell, a specialist on the history and theories of media, this talk will survey the role of images as historical markers and political agents, the outlook for new image technologies, and how the circulation of images can affect society. Free (registration required). 2-5pm. The University of Chicago Center in Beijing
Friday, Sep 7
Reduce Your Plastic Waste
Put your clubbing plans on hold this Friday and head to this talk on plastic use reduction instead. As described by the organizers, "Last year 480 billion plastic drinking bottles were sold across the world – up from 300 billion a decade earlier. If placed end to end, this would reach halfway to the sun." As plastic use and waste hits a crisis point, with particles entering our food chain, and therefore our bodies, it's time to consider what each of us can do to stop the looming problems ahead. RMB 300, RMB 150 (members) (includes two drinks and snacks). 6.30-8.30pm. The Bookworm
Saturday, Sep 8
Pick Up Trash Hike
Now that you're educated on the evils of plastic, get out nice and early on Saturday for a relaxing walk through one of Beijing's most scenic parks: the Fragrant Hills. This group will head out to the western hills to collect trash that other (not so eco-friendly) hikers have left behind. 8.30am-midday. Fragrant Hills Park (Xiangshan)
Sunday, Sep 9
Hike: Walk Down The Incense Trail to Dajue Temple
Beijing Hikers will follow the steps of pilgrims on this Sunday hike, "starting close to the temple at Miaofengshan in Beijing’s western mountains, and hiking an old pilgrims' trail through forested hills and along ridges on the way to Dajuesi, a beautiful temple built in the Liao Dynasty." This mostly flat hike features views of the mountains and passes through a pine forest where locals can often be seen hunting for mushrooms and medicinal herbs. RMB 390, RMB 350 (members). 8.30am. Beijing Hikers
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Photos: Pinterest, courtesy of the promoters, beijing-kids.com
