Out+About Events

Butterfly valley

The Seven-Color Butterfly Park has prepared many spring and summer activities for citizens in the capital, including a scientific exhibition about butterflies, a "butterfly valley" where visitors can see butterflies up close, even with them resting on their shoulders, and activities designed for children to make pictures using butterfly wings.

When: 9 am-4:30 pm

Cost: 99 yuan

Contact: 8942-2400/2119

Address: Nanlangzhong Village Gaoliying Town, Shunyi district

顺义区高丽营镇南郎中村

Mahjong workshop

The workshop put on by the Culture Yard will teach the history and symbolism behind mahjong. Participants can master the rules of playing and visit a local playhouse to play as the locals do.

When: May 22 and 29, 10 am-1 pm

Cost: 140 yuan for two sessions, reservations required

Contact: contact@cultureyard.net, 8404-4166

Address: 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng district

东城区石雀胡同10号

Bicycle game

The First Beijing Bicycle City Quest, a dynamic live game promoting a cool healthy lifestyle is just around the corner. Matteo Trenti, the event planner, thinks "healthy" is not boring but should be full of fun.

We need teams of two to five people with bicycles. Competitors need to bring a map, a camera and phones. The winner will receive money and respect.

When: May 29

Cost: 100 yuan (for registration)

Contact: info@harmony-club.org

Address: Dongzhimen Subway, exit D

东直门地铁站D出口

Yoga club in a park

The yoga club meets in Ditan Park and welcomes people of all levels, but preferably with at least a basic knowledge of yoga. Enter through the North gate of the park and meet on the small field to your right.

Everyone should bring their own mat and a towel to place under the mat as you will be on the grass.

When: Every Saturday, 5-7 pm

Cost: Free

Contact: amyctg@gmail

Address: 2 Andingmenwai Street, Ditan Park, Dongcheng district

安定门外大街2号地坛公园

Cooking workshop

The Hutong offers cooking classes in cuisines from China and beyond.

The Chinese cuisine classes include Beijing home style, Cantonese, chili paste and others.

Also experience how to prepare and create delectable dishes from southern Asia and the subcontinent.

When: Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am-12 pm and 7:15 pm-9:15 pm

Cost : 240 yuan, 200 yuan for members

Contact: thehutong@gmail.com

Address: 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng district

东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号(北新桥地铁站东南边)

Western meal etiquette

Louis Dussault, LLB, the author of Protocol, an Instrument of Communication, will give a workshop on the rules of Western etiquette.

This workshop is the short version of a three-hour seminar, with animation, videos, and case studies, which will cover nine guidelines to follow for a successful luncheon with Western guests, such as where to sit and how to choose wine.

When: May 21, 6-8 pm and May 23, 11:30-1:30 pm

Cost: 150 yuan

Contact: 6215-7988 / 2322

http://www.ieec.asia/china_register

Address: NOLA Cafe, Xiushui Street South, A11 Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang district

朝阳区建国门外秀水南街NOLA咖啡馆

(China Daily 05/19/2011)