Three Things for the Week Ahead in Beijing (Apr 7-13)

Katie Coy, Managing Editor | Apr 6, 2025 11:30 am | Add a comment | 155 reads

For the first full week in April, we've picked out three recommendations for you to experience. From embracing the power of a pink full moon to eating Mexican tortas or getting crafty with leatherwork, there's a whole variety of happenings in the capital this week.

Embrace – The Pink Full Moon Wellness Fest at JinShang Yuan, Apr 12

To embrace the pink full moon that will grace the sky this weekend, JinShang Yuan is partnering with some of Beijing's best wellness practitioners to host The Pink Full Moon Wellness Fest on Apr 12. Starting at 7am and running until 7.30pm, the fest blends ancient wisdom with modern wellness practices, featuring curated sessions designed to nurture both body and mind. Rooted in the powerful symbolism of the pink full moon – gentleness, self-growth, and renewal – this gathering is an opportunity for attendees to reconnect with their authentic self and step into a more expansive, mindful existence. You can see the full list of classes and activities in the poster above.

The Pink Full Moon Wellness Fest is taking place at JinShang Yuan on Apr 12 from 7am util 7.30pm, the fest is RMB 268 for a full day pass or RMB 66 for individual sessions, you can purchase tickets by scanning the QR code in the poster above and read more about the fest here.

JinShang Yuan
20, Xinyuan Lixi, Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区新东路新源里西20号

Eat – Tortas Wednesday at Pebbles

Pebbles recently completely updated their menu, and part of it included some brand new weekly specials like Tortas Wednesday. Exclusively on Wednesdays, you can enjoy their tortas (Mexican sandwiches), which feature their fresh, homemade bolillos (bread). They've got four different tortas to choose from: Tortas Ahogadas (RMB 65, pictured above), which has a carnitas filling and is served in a roasted tomato sauce, Vegan Ahogadas (RMB 58), Milanesa (RMB 58), which is filled with chicken, and Carne Asada (RMB 68), which is stuffed with grilled steak.

Pebbles Courtyard
74 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District
东城区五道营胡同74号
Hours: Tue-Thu, 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sun noon-10pm
Phone: 010 8404 0767

Craft – Intro to Leatherworking, Apr 10

On Thursday, Make Me Workshop will be putting on an Intro to Leatherworking workshop at their studio in Dongcheng. Attendees will learn about different types of leather and their suitability for different projects and the basics of attaching two pieces of leather together using traditional hand tools. Each participant will get to choose a project to make to try out the techniques they've learned and then take home with them.

The Intro to Leatherworking workshop will take place on Apr 10 from 7pm until 9.30pm and costs RMB 200, which includes all materials plus drinks (coffee, tea, soft drink). You can scan the QR code below to book (they also have other workshop dates available, which you can see via this link).