TGIF: Yoga in the City, a Shibori Dyeing Class, and Saturday Night Comedy
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.
Sep 12: Shibori Workshop at Atelier
Join Atelier Art School for a 2-hour shibori dyeing workshop. Shibori is a Japanese manual resist dyeing technique, which produces different patterns on fabric, usually in blue and white. All participants will make five different shibori pieces, including two table napkins, a bag, a t-shirt, and a scarf. Contact Atelier for pricing. 4-6pm. Atelier
Sep 12: Yoga in the City
Join Taozi Tree Yoga and the Kerry Centre for a 75-minute yoga class in one of Beijing's most stunning outdoor locations, The Kerry Centre Garden. Remember to take your own yoga mat and water bottle, and a mask just in case. Space is limited to 25 people, but if you miss this one, don't worry – there's another class on Sep 20. For more information click here. RMB 100. 5.45pm (registration starts at 5.30pm). The Kerry Centre Garden
Sep 12: Rumble in the Jumble's Tunnel of Love Night Bazaar
Rumble in the Jumble and Vegans of Beijing are teaming up for a special bazaar dedicated to what keeps the world going round... love! Browse vendors selling artisan items, jewelry, and fashion, plus amazing food with heaps of vegan options from CCCreations, FanFan's Home Baking, Fatty Tuny, Cake Republic, and more. Free. 7pm-midnight. Camera Stylo
Sep 12: Talk is Cheap! Standup Comedy at The Great Outdoors
Join Comedy Club China for another edition of Talk is Cheap at The Great Outdoors. The lineup includes Beijing scene staples like Long Hu and Charles Pellegrin, as well as the stand out from the Roast of Mac, Carl Rappa, and new comedians making their Talk is Cheap debut, Gavin Li, and Alex Shi. Plus, who knows, maybe a surprise performer or two. For more information and to buy tickets, click here. RMB 50 (RMB 25 presale). 8pm onwards. The Great Outdoors
Sep 13: Bamboo Bike Workshop
It's said that the best bike is the one you build yourself, and that is doubly true if you build it out of bamboo. Thanks to its high tensile strength, bamboo is increasingly being used to build eco-friendly bike frames. Join My Bike DIY (www.mybikediy.com/diy) to find out more about bamboo bikes and make a laser-cut bamboo mobile phone holder. Free. 2-4.30pm.
Sep 13: Movie Night: Farewell My Concubine
Catch a classic Chinese movie, Farewell My Concubine by Chen Kaige, at Beijing Postcards this Sunday. Beijing Postcards are screening Farewell My Concubine in September in conjunction with their upcoming project, Drama Kings, which will focus on the history of Beijing opera and its roots in Baishun hutong. The event starts with a short 20-minute introduction to the historical background of the movie and a signature cocktail. Sign up here. RMB 110. 6.30pm. Beijing Postcards
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