TGIF: Yoga With Dogs, Drama Kings Walking Tour, Peking Opera Mask Art, Free Your Voice Workshop
The weekend is here! Time for fun, relaxation, and recharging the ol' batteries ahead of *gulp* Monday morning's alarm clock. Luckily enough, there’s plenty of fun stuff to keep you occupied over the weekend that doesn't necessarily involve getting blitzed. Our weekend roundup offers you some of the best.
May 22: Drama kings walking tour
A new walking tour from Beijing Postcards, “Drama Kings,” traces the history of Beijing Opera and explains how performers at the bottom of society during the dynasties became kings of entertainment during the republic, just to abruptly lose their status during the 1960s. The tour traces the history of opera in the narrow Baishun Hutong where the actors lived, while telling stories of renowned actors like Mei Lanfang. Reserve a spot here. RMB 300. 6-8.30pm. Beijing Postcards
May 22: Photography tour of Cuandixia, Baiyu, and Double Stone Villages
Explore three ancient Ming Dynasty villages on the outskirts of Beijing on this day trip with China Travellers. Find out more about village life and snap plenty of Instagrammable photos along the way. Price includes transportation, entry fee, and Chinese home-style lunch. Find out more and reserve a spot here. RMB 400. 8am-6pm. China Travellers
May 23: Peking opera mask workshop
Learn how to mold and paint your own Peking opera mask from a master mask maker who has been working on his craft for more than 20 years. While you make your two masks, you'll learn about the different characters the masks convey and the secret meaning behind the different colors. RMB 368. 2.30pm. Near the Drum Tower
May 23: Gluten-free noodle cooking class
May is Celiac Awareness Month, and Black Sesame Kitchen are marking the occasion with a gluten-free cooking class at their Qianmen Kitchen where you'll learn to make rice and bean-based noodle dishes that can be enjoyed by everyone. RMB 350. 11am-1.30pm. Qianmen Kitchen by BSK
May 23: Yoga with dogs (aka doga)
Chill out with man's best friend this Sunday with a special yoga with dogs class. Bring a yoga mat and your puppy, but don’t worry if you don’t have a dog: you can always yoga with a dog from animal-friendly organization Hello Animal. As well as the yoga class, you’ll enjoy gifts and discounts from sponsors such as Moka Bros, Yeyo, and Penny’s, and the funds collected will be donated to Hello Animal. Scan the QR code on the poster in the event listing for more details. RMB 198. 10-11am. Zen Yoga, Solana
May 23: Free Your Voice Workshop
In this fun and interactive four-hour workshop, you will move from feeling anxious and fearful of public speaking to feeling more confident in communicating from the heart. You will unblock the throat chakra, reconnect with your authentic self, and feel safe enough to express it. The workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to speak with more confidence, from fitness instructors to teachers to coaches and mentors. RMB 599. 1-5pm. Taozi Tree Yoga
Images: Hung Chung Chi/Shutterstock, Pxhere, Kirk Siang (via Flickr), Vidar Nordli Mathison (via Unsplash), Wikimedia Commons, courtesy of the organizers
