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Tempting aromas, the festive glow, all the wonderful sounds of the season. BuonaBocca Christmas market will appeal to every one of your senses.

Handicrafts and gifts, festive baked treats, mulled wine and delicious Italian specialities.

Buy your ticket in advance to get a discount! The ticket includes some nice snacks, a cup of italian mulled wine and the entrance to the market.

We’ve recently played host to some of the most adorable furry guests. Now it’s your chance to enjoy the best that The Opposite House has to offer.

Bring your pets out for a Staycation at our House to celebrate the holiday season.

Upon check-in there will be a holiday gift hamper just waiting for your fur-baby to sniff out and discover. We have prepared an exclusive opposite house pet collar for them to stay ahead of the fashion trend, fresh tasty treats from Penny’s Food Studio, an adorable little tent and bed for them to call their own, and a tasty pet room-service menu.

Sleep in late and start your day with a complimentary breakfast for two at Village Cafe , while you are enjoy your meal, let us take your four-legged friend out for a walk and explore the beauty of TaikooLi.

Pet Staycation rates start from RMB 2,176 per night

From Dec. 3 - Jan. 6

Come and join us to celebrate four years of clothes auctions in Beijing, over 100,000rmb raised for charity, the formation of an amazing community of women swapping and sharing their clothes, and countless wardrobes radically changed for the better.

We are pulling together three Beijing networks (Shunyi, City and Yizhuang) for a night of delicious food, wine and the final clothes auction for the year at East, Beijing.

For this auction, we encourage you to wear the dressiest clothes auction clothes you have bought and never expect to wear... or otherwise, just dress to impress - let's get classy!

There will be prize draws during the night, including a cooking class from Pauline's Cuisine and vouchers from French hair salon Laurent Falcon.

This event will have a cover charge of RMB 150 per person (to cover venue, food and wine - please inform Kristina of any dietary requirements) and once again, all proceeds from our clothes auction will go to charity.

For more information or for tickets, visit: https://yoopay.cn/event/48648989

Come and listen to real-life stories, poems, songs and possibly even somebody's own fictional short story, brought to your doorsteps from the 4 Corners of the World! 

Participate with your story and your reward will be a FREE DRINK!

Is your scene monster truck derbies? Care to share the most unusual, awkward or funny scene you have ever witnessed? 

Did you have trouble learning your part in a play? 

Did you enjoy Italian people making a scene about their favorite canelloni in Sicily in a warm June morning? 

Have you ever re-enacted a movie scene?

Tell us all about it!

To join our WeChat group, scan the QR code in the image and I'll invite you. 

Arrive an hour earlier if you would like to learn about storytelling, improve your own skills, practice or need a little help finding your own best stories!

Or, if you are lazy, just come and listen. You don't have to participate.

Address: 27 Great Stone Stele Hutong, Cape Restaurant

Entry: Free!

The Christmas Tree Market will be open from November 24th to December 24th 2018.

Open daily from 10AM to 6PM at 北京怡宁园林苗圃 (Shunyi)

This year the market is in Shunyi. So you can either come look for your christmas tree in person OR even order via wechat and choose your tree based on photos within the comfort of your home.

Size available: 1.5 to 2.5 meters tall (5 to 8 ft)

Price: 3.5 RMB/cm (e.g.: 2 meter tall = RMB 700)

FREE HOME DELIVERY within Beijing (RMB 300 for delivery in Tianjin)

Trees come with roots and pots, you may water them to keep the needles longer. The size is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tip of the tree. Regular plastic pot is free of charge. Add RMB 200 for a wooden barrel pot with iron rims.

Add wechat account from the poster for more information.

INN's monthly BEER NIGHT OUT is a casual evening to join fellow expats for good conversations and good food! The next one is taking place next Thursday November 29 at 7pm at JingA Brewpub.

No need to sign up in advance. Just mark it on your calendars and we'll see you there!

Join host Amanda for a class on essential oils. She’ll share her story, teaching you how she and her family have supported their health with essential oils, even during bad air quality days and working with kids full time! Learn how to use essential oils to achieve and maintain physical, mental and emotional health.

See poster for contact details.

The Oasis International Hospital hosts an international Christmas party, with carols by international school children, a singalong with pianist Annique Claussen, a visit from Finland’s Santa Claus, finger food and drinks and international nibbles, plus vendors to help you get your shopping done. Share the spirit by bringing gently used toys to donate the the Migrant Children’s Foundation.

For more information or to RSVP, email ulla@oasishealth.cn, or see the information in the poster.

Join the British Club of Beijing for a family Christmas lunch on December 9th at the Westin Hotel Chaoyang. There will be raffles, carol singing, a visit from Santa, a gift for each child, children’s activity packages and a buffet lunch with soft drinks or wine. Festive wear is encouraged.

For more information or to reserve, extract the QR code in the image.

Join Zanta for a special Mom&Me workshop! Get to know Zanta and the story behind her jewelry, learn about Tibetan culture and make your own special Tibetan bracelet! This workshop is suitable for ages 6 and up. The cost of the workshop includes all materials.

For more information or to register, scan the QR code in the image.