Events

Quit smoking seminar

As Beijing enforces the new smoking ban, Vista Medical Center is assembling experts to offer insights as to why the habit is so hard to kick. Featuring speaker Joanne Chow Rhodes, the seminar will explore the psychology behind smoking and offer practical advice on how to quit.

When: 12 pm -1 pm

Cost: Free

Contact: 8529-6618, vista@vista-china.net

Address: B29 Kerry Center, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang district

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Spanish wines and paella at Bar Code

Enjoy traditional Spanish paella with fine wines from the same country at Bar Code, as they join MPC wines in producing a meal worth talking about.

With the first 50 bookings offering a special - Spanish wine, paella and tapas for 95 yuan - it's a bargain.

When: May 18, 7 pm-9 pm

Cost: 95 yuan

Contact: 8590 7855, v.muedra@mpc2008.com

Address: World City, 10 Dongdaqiao, North of The Place

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Authors of Beijing book speak on parenting

The authors of Slurping Soup and Other Confusions, a book outlining 23 stories from Third Culture Kids, will talk about their work at the Bookworm on May 28. Following the talk will be a Q&A to let parents ask advice on parenting.

When: May 18, 7:30 pm-9 pm

Cost: 20-30 yuan

Contact: 6586-9507, books@beijingbookworm.com

Address: Back of Sanlitun Nanjie building 4, Chaoyang district

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Nanta musical

Often referred to as a Korean Blue Man Group, Nanta is an innovative percussion performance set in a kitchen as chefs prepare for a traditional Korean wedding. Kitchen utensils and surfaces as instruments and an animated cast make the show an interactive and uplifting experience.

When: May 18, 7:30 pm

Cost: 50-680 yuan

Contact: 6417-7845

Address: Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng district

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Introduction to tea

An educational workshop put on by Culture Yard explores the basics of tea drinking, from what to store in the fridge and on the table to the difference between white and green tea. Tea master Jiang Jianfeng teaches the lesson.

When: May 18, 7:30-9:30 pm

Cost: 40-50 yuan, reservations required

Contact: 8404-4166, contact@cultureyard.net

Address: 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng district

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Open mic night

Every Wednesday, the Vanguard bar in Wudaoying hutong gives local performers the chance to step on stage and steal the spotlight during its open mic night.

Enjoy a chance to see potential stars before they make it big.

When: May 18, 9 pm-11:30 pm

Cost: Free

Contact: 5844-3638, bj_va_bar@hotmail.com

Address: 13 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng district

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Exhibits

Organic baby clothes show

An organic baby clothing exhibition/sale will be held in Sanlitun on May 18, showcasing various styles and benefits of buying all-natural clothes.

Made entirely from organic cotton cultivated in India, the clothes have been certified by the Control Union World Group and Skal International standards for sustainable textile production.

Organic cotton is a more environmentally friendly way of producing safer, softer clothes for children.

When: May 18, 11 am-6 pm

Cost: Free

Contact: 155-1017-6595, mailjarna@gmail.com

Address: Jarna Virani Devnani Beijing, Chaoyang district, Sanlitun, Xin Dong Lu, Xing Fu 2 Cun (International Wonderland), 38-2-2205

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(China Daily 05/18/2011 page)