Vintage, Crafts, and Mouthwatering Treats: Beijing's Best Markets, Bazaars, and Fairs (May Edition)
We're currently enjoying some of the best weather of the year right now, which also means there are even more fun events than usual going on around the city. So there's no excuse not to get out there and enjoy the many local markets and fairs that are taking place over the next few days.
May 5-12: Gold Rush Vintage Festival
Following our epic two-day Hot & Spicy Festival last month, the Gold Rush Vintage Festival has taken over the Galaxy Soho. The nearly 1,000sqm space is currently host to numerous vendors divide into six sections featuring a wide range of treasures such as vintage clothes, artistic collections, handmade ornaments, and other vintage knick-knacks. There’s also some snacky food on offer, and a swing dancing party on-site. Free. 10.30am-pm. Galaxy Soho
May 12: Reduce to Relive
This event, organized by zero-waste store The Bulk House, is based around the concepts of reducing waste, and promoting a sharing economy where participants work together to ensure that unused items are put back into circulation (the original 'reduces' their possessions) and get to Relive again somewhere else. Participants of this free swap (yep, that's right, all items are totally free) are welcome to bring unused items such as clothes, shoes, books, kids toys, kitchenware, accessories, CDs, and plants as long as they’re usable and clean. You can also come and take items you think you will use with you even if you don’t have any to give. It's all about reducing unnecessary waste! Any items left over will be donated to the charity secondhand shop Roundabout. Free. Noon-5pm. The Great Outdoors
May 18: Beijing Flea Market
The ultra-popular Beijing Flea Market Spring Edition returns, this time with around 45 vendors spanning some of the best local, independent, and design-related and crafts and grub from both established and emerging makers. Shoppers will find baked goods, wine, jewelry, and more! It can get a little crowded, so we recommend arriving early, and don't forget to bring your own bags! Free. Noon-6pm. TechTemple Sanlitun
May 18: Daystar Unity Day
Daystar Academy's Beigao campus is set to transform into a massive kid's carnival with all sorts of prizes, games, and activities going on. While the event is mostly aimed at parents and kids, there will be loads of stalls and vendors on-site offering a range of delicious foods and other wares, so anybody is welcome. Free. 3-8pm. Daystar Academy
May 19: Rumble in the Jumble
Rumble in the Jumble is a monthly pop-up bazaar hosted at Modernista, with a wide array of vendors featuring various products ranging from intricately hand-beaded jewelry to tasty vegan treats, home remedies to beautifully embroidered cloth, organic Ethiopian coffees, aromatic Indian spices, savory Mediterranean spreads, books, and more. Free. Noon-6pm. Modernista
May 20: Bazaar in White
Bazaar in White (BIW) is an annual art and culture event, which brings together creative workshops, poetry, documentary screenings, food, and most of all, art installations presented by a group of galleries and artists. This year's theme is Transparency, and BIW aims to inspire with a showing of recent ideas, forms, and intersectional art pieces that revolve around this theme. While the event is mostly about interaction and exploring artistic works, there will be a range of design and food vendors around. Buyer beware: the dress code (at least 66 percent white) is strictly enforced, and no refunds are given if you don't make the cut! RMB 100 (including food, drinks, and souvenir). 3-7pm. Beijing Fun
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