Events Watch: Beijing's Best Weekday Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Sep 18-23
Our Events Watch series aims to highlight events 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 etc.
The dreaded six-day-week is here. Thankfully there is more than enough to keep you going through the week.
Sunday, September 18
Rooftop Yoga for Charity
Drawn to the idea of a yoga session at sunset on the rooftop of old Beijing hutong house, where everyone can relax afterwards with a smoothie and socialize, CandleX started organizing intimate rooftop yoga sessions for charity. 5.30-7.30pm. RMB 100 (includes a smoothie, proceeds go to mental health non-profit activities). Nanluogu Xiang
Tuesday, September 20
Breakfast Seminar: Environmental Protection – Recent Policies and their Impact on Business
SwissCham Beijing, along with the German and French Chambers, is delighted to invite you to a unique seminar about the latest environmental protection regulations – notably the new Environmental Protection Law that took effect early 2015. Through legislation and also initiatives like 京津冀 (Jing-Jin-Ji), the Chinese government has shown that environmental protection has become a priority but how will this legislation be applied? 8-9.45am. RMB 400, RMB 200 (members). The Westin Beijing Chaoyang
Caught on CCTV: A Foreign News Anchor's New Life on Chinese State TV - Book Talk with Edwin Maher
Caught on CCTV offers a unique insight into Chinese state television as the author, Edwin Maher, takes readers on a personal journey laced with humor from the unexpected moments and mishaps of live TV to the rapid expansion of CCTV News as a global news competitor. His story provides inspiration to those who have faced their own days of despair. Maher has been a journalist and broadcaster all his working life in Australia and his native New Zealand. In 2004 he became the first non-Asian face to front CCTV's prime time World Wide Watch and remains part of the growing multi-cultural team of anchors. 7.30-9pm. RMB 50, RMB 40 (members). The Bookworm
Wednesday, September 21
Young Professionals Forum: Promoting Gender Equality
Young professionals are welcome to join BritCham and CBBC's Young Professionals Forum for an evening of thought-provoking discussion. After hearing from guest speakers, Swedish feminist Ellen Tejle and Chinese-Canadian David Zhu, attendees will have a chance to discuss opinions over a relaxing drink at Havana Bar in the Grand Millennium Hotel. Entrance fee includes free-flow Tsingtao beer, orange juice or other soft drinks as well as snacks. 6.30-9pm. RMB 200, RMB 100 (members). Havana Bar
Thursday, September 22
Where Did the Chinese Language Come From? And Where is it Going?
Hundreds of millions of people, Chinese and foreign, are learning a version of Chinese called putonghua. But where did this language come from? And why does it seem so hard for foreigners to learn? This talk will cover the little known history of China's quest for a common language in the 20th century, the current language policy in China, and the future of Chinese in cyberspace and the Internet. 7.30-9pm. RMB 50, RMB 40 (members). The Bookworm
Friday, September 23
Beshan Gai Bazaar
Friday sees the Rosewood Beijing transformed into a foodie’s paradise as WildChina’s Beshan Gai, a celebration of artisan culture in the form of a curated pop-up bazaar, converges on the hotel gardens. The bazaar will be an explosion of flavors, bringing together a selection of handcrafted foods from all corners of China. Whet your appetite with colorful, organic Yunnan produce, enjoy a tipple or two of handcrafted Fujian rice wine and get a taste of the luxury hotel’s own farm to table philosophy with a specially prepared Beshan Gai menu and after work drink specials. There will be handcrafted goods for those with an appetite for fashion and homewares as well. Noon-8pm. Rosewood Beijing
Saturday, September 24
Third Edition of the Rumble in the Jungle Sale
This Saturday, Hot Cat turns into a market place once again for their Rumble in the Jungle Sale. Head over the Fangjia Hutong haunt to browse food, art, games, crafts, clothes, accessories, secondhand items, and drink good sangria in the presence of friendly people. Hot Cat Club
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