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Readers are encouraged to double-check event details with the organizers, as dates and locations may change.
Mon, July 1
read stories, sing songs, play games and do crafts. RMB 100. 3-4pm. TreeHouse Family Café and Playground (thetreehousebj@yahoo.com)
Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts Theater Camp Ages 6-14. Participants will perform Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves with acting, singing, and dancing. Some English proficiency required. RMB 6,500. 9am-4pm. Daystar Academy (performance@beijingplayhouse.com)
Fri, Jul 19 Ready, Set, Read! Summer Program at Eliott’s Corner See Jul 1 listing.
Ready, Set, Read! Summer Program at Eliott’s Corner Ages 4-8. Studies show that many children lose their reading skills over the summer. Keep your child focused and sharp with this program. Kids will build skills in letter recognition, phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary and more. RMB 3,600 for nine sessions. 9am-6pm. Elliot’s Corner (dor@oliviasplace.org)
Chinese Painting Class For adults. Learn about Chinese culture, writing, and traditional painting styles in this class. RMB 980 for four sessions. 1-4pm. i3 Art Studio (i3artstudio1808@gmail.com)
Tue, Jul 2
Sat, July 20 German Book Café The hills are alive (with the sounds of you grunting on your hike) Known for its well-preserved courtyard homes, this is the perfect place to escape from the Beijing heat and take a leisurely stroll. RMB 380, RMB 280 (ages 5-11). 8.30am-6.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341/1041, info@chinaculturecenter.org)
Sun, July 7 Heyrobics Park Exercise
Independence Day Hometown Celebration All ages. AmCham China celebrates July 4 a bit early this year with a standing buffet and cocktail. Celebrate Independence Day with traditional American food, beer, wine, music by the band Overdrive, and lucky draw prizes. RMB 450, RMB 300 (AmCham members). 5.30-8.30pm. Eudora Station (july4@amchamchina.org)
Fri, July 5 Celebrate the 4th of July along with Americans All ages. Celebrate the real 4th of July on July 5 China time. The Hutong and ABC Kitchen team up for an Americanstyle barbecue. Find decadent homestyle food, stiff summer cocktails, and kickin’ music on The Hutong’s patio. Small plates cost between RMB 20 and 30; price includes one cocktail. RMB 50, RMB 30 (members). 6-9pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)
Ages 13+. Get your heart beating with Heyrobics exercises designed to work the whole body. Get active with sprints, pushups, jumps, and more. Free. 3-5pm. Chaoyang Park (info@ heyrobics.com)
Biking, Boating and Dumplings Tour All ages. Climb the Drum Tower, ride your bike through the hutongs around Shichahai, visit a local family in their traditional home, make dumplings, and take a boat ride on Houhai Lake. RMB 380, RMB 280 (kids aged 12 and under). 3-7.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341/1041, info@ chinaculturecenter.org)
Fri, Jul 12 BJU Blood Drive For adults. BJU hosts its third blood drive of the year. If you would like to donate blood, go to BJU directly. If you have any questions about the blood drive, email cao.yu@ufh.com.cn. Free. 10am-3pm. Beijing United Family Hospital (5927 7000)
Movie Nights at TreeHouse
Sat, Jul 6 Day Trip: Ming Village (Cuandixia) Ages 5+. Travel to Cuandixia, a Ming dynasty village located in Mentougou.
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Sat, July 13 Tracing and Phonics in English Ages 3+. Kids learn the alphabet, study vocabulary, sing, and have fun. RMB 100. 4-5pm. TreeHouse Family Café and Playground (thetreehousebj@ yahoo.com)
Royal Canal Boat Tour to the Summer Palace All ages. See a bit of everything in the capital in this boat tour through gardens and parks. Explore an Indian-style
The Hutong Sketch Tour For teens and adults. Laura and David from WE Design Studios take budding artists on on-the-road sketching sessions. This three-hour sketch tour will start at The Hutong and wind through the surrounding hutongs. Members of the Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center will be on-hand to offer historical and cultural commentary. RMB 120, RMB 100 (The Hutong members). 10am-1pm. The Hutong (6404 3355, 159 0104 6127 info@the-hutong.com)
Sun, Jul 21 Beijing Amblers: The Cool Waterfall Valley Ages 6+. Located north of Yunmengshan in Miyun County, the Cool Valley Natural Scenery Zone features an 86m-high waterfall with a huge cave right next to the water. Expect two and a half hours of driving, followed by three hours of hiking. RMB 280, RMB 200 (ages 6-11). 9am-5.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341/1041, info@ chinaculturecenter.org)
Admission Seminar: US Boarding High Schools and Universities
Backstreet Beijing Walk: Agricultural God Altar & Farmers’ Market
For adults. Foundation Global Education hosts a seminar about the admissions process for US boarding schools and universities. The speakers are Kevin Lawrence (The Lawrenceville School’s assistant dean of admissions), Dana Brown (Cornell University’s former assistant director of admissions), and Luis Martinez (Bates College’s former assistant dean of admissions). RSVP required. Free. 2-6pm. Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town (admissions@ foundationge.com)
Ages 6+. Start the walking tour at Zhushikou Protestant Church south of Qianmen, then explore winding hutongs and the miles-long local market. Peek into some courtyards, including a large Western-style building that was originally a Japanese-built brothel. RMB 150, RMB 100 (ages 6-12). 2.30-6pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341/1041, info@chinaculturecenter.org)
Sun, Jul 14 Peking University Campus Walk Ages 6+. Peking University is located on a former royal garden and is renown throughout China for the beauty of its campus. The university is also home to many museums, including the Museum of University History and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum of Art and Archaeology. RMB 100, RMB 70 (ages 6-12). 10am12.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341/1041, info@chinaculturecenter.org)
Tue, July 16 English Book Cafe Ages 3+. English Book Café helps kids with English learning. Kids will
Wed, July 24 TreeHouse Baby Play Group For babies and toddlers. Let your child develop social skills with other babies while you chat with parents. Interested parents must specify their children’s age via email before the event. RMB 30. 11am-noon. TreeHouse Family Cafe and Playground (thetreehousebj@ yahoo.com)
Ready, Set, Read! Summer Program at Eliott’s Corner See Jul 1 listing.
Thu, July 25 Children’s Chorus of Washington Concert Ages 10+. The Children’s Chorus
photo: la priz (flickr)
Ages 3-12. Drop your child off for a movie night while you shop, see a show or go out to eat. Children watch movies, eat popcorn, play board games and have fun. Pajamas recommended. RMB 150. 5-8pm. TreeHouse Family Café and Playground (thetreehousebj@ yahoo.com)
temple, then continue on to the Summer Palace for a two-hour guided walk that ends at the north gate. RMB 490, RMB 390 (ages 5-11), free for ages 0-4. 9am4.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341/1041, info@chinaculturecenter.org)
Ages 3+. Have your child learn a second language with this class; participants will read children’s stories, sing traditional songs, play games and do crafts. RMB 100. 5-6pm. TreeHouse Family Cafe and Playground (thetreehousebj@yahoo.com)