Best Events in Beijing to Celebrate International Women's Day 2019
International Women's Day is this Friday, Mar 8, which makes it a great excuse to dedicate your entire weekend to Women's Day events! Some events are geared squarely towards women, while others are open and welcoming no matter what your gender. Whether you're a sucker for keynote speeches by badass entrepreneurs, dying to sweat it out on the court, or just need a bit of pampering, there's sure to be an event for you.
Thursday, Mar 7
International Women's Day Concert 2019
The NCPA celebrates the women of classical music with this concert, which will feature both Eastern and Western classics by composers like Rossini, Verdi, Weber, and Bizet. The event will be conducted by Zheng Xiaoyang and feature female soloists, as well as the Beijing Symphony Orchestra. Take a load off, and get some culture into you this Thursday night. RMB 100-600. 7.30pm. National Center for the Performing Arts
Friday and Saturday, Mar 8-9
The Third Annual Schwarzman Women's Conference "Powerful and Empowered Women"
While previous generations could only imagine women in positions of great power and influence, these days, we get to see them in action. Over two days, the third annual Szhwarzman Women's Conference will feature speeches by powerful and empowered women such as Christine Lam, the CEO of Citibank China; Hao Jinfang, a Chinese science fiction writer and Hugo Award winner; and Xiaoyan (Charlene) Ren, founder and director of China-based water conservation group MyH20. The event will center around discussions on navigating the workplace, demystifying male mentorship, career decisions, women's work, and leadership outcomes. Get inspired. Free. 8am-6pm. Tsinghua University
Celebrate Women's Day at Kerry's Kitchen
Sometimes, all you need is a bit of pampering, and International Woman's Day is a great time to do it. If you're feeling the need for some Me time, or just fancy a nice meal with some girlfriends, head down to Kerry's Kitchen, which is offering 38 percent off their lunch and dinner buffets, a complimentary welcome cocktail, and on-site manicurist. RMB 306-plus. Midday-10.30pm. Kerry's Kitchen
Saturday, Mar 9
Comedy Club China Presents: "Ladies First" Women's Day Comedy Showcase
As any regular to the scene knows, some of the best comedians in the Beijing right now are women, and now Comedy Club China is devoting an entire night just to them. The "Ladies First" showcase this Saturday will feature hilarious sets by Eva Hart, Milly Naeger, Evangeline Z, and the epic Beijing Broads improve comedy troupe. Time to get your giggles on. RMB 100. 8-9.30pm. The Bookworm
Femme Festival Bazaar by Rumble in the Jumble
The monthly pop-up bazaar Rumble in the Jumble returns in March with a brilliant lineup in honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day. The Femme Festival market will feature a wide array of vendors offering handmade clothing, delicious food, jewelry, and even on-the-spot tattoos. There's a ton of great stuff to choose from for both men and women, and Modernista's extensive bar and cocktail menu to make it extra fun. Free. Midday-6pm. Modernista
Be You Retreat with Pauline and Carneisha
If you, or the woman in your life, is in need of some TLC and a quick mani-pedi just isn't going to cut it, then it might be time to sign up for the Be You Women's Retreat. Participants will stay overnight at EAST Hotel, where they'll enjoy a veritable buffet of fun girls-night-out activities such as a Jindafit workout class, a hair and makeup session, a shopping bazaar, a private comedy show, and life coaching workshop. RMB 1,900-2,400. EAST Hotel
Ladies Squashout
Let's be real – being a woman in the era of a pussy-grabbing US President can be tough and frustrating and sometimes you just want to whack a bunch of balls really hard. Why not get your fill on the squash court! The Elite Squash Academy is doing just that, hosting a Ladies Squashout session where you can learn to play squash and meet likeminded ladies in a friendly and fun environment. Stick around for the health dinner afterward and see if you can score a prize in the lucky draw. RMB 248. 4-6pm. Hilton Beijing
This is just the beginning. Check out all the International Women's Day 2019 events going on in Beijing, right here.
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