TGIF: Yoga by the Lake; Sneaker Making Workshop; Changyucheng Village Hike
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.
Apr 17: Yoga by the lake with Taozi Tree Yoga and Peach
Taozi Tree Yoga and Peach team up to give you a Saturday brunch yoga class followed by some light bites and a coffee all overlooking beautiful Duck Lake. The 75-min Vinyasa Flow class is friendly for all levels of yoga experience, just bring a mat. 9-10.15am. RMB 200. Peach by Hulu
Apr 17: Glitz, glam, and giggles in celebration of comedian Long Hu's birthday
This Saturday, one of the longest performing comedians in Beijing, Long Hu, Comedian in Heels, is celebrating his birthday with a glamorous event at Lenore's. The event features some of Beijing's best burlesque performers, belly dancers, comedians, and musical acts. Come dressed to impress and you could even win a bottle of bubbly. Book tickets here. RMB 125 (door), RMB 100 (advance). 7.30pm. Lenore's Bar
Apr 17: Sneaker Making Workshop
Join this workshop where you'll learn how to make a super comfortable pair of simple leather sneakers, all materials provided. Be sure to document the experience as they'll turn out so well your friends may not believe you made them yourself! RMB 580. 1-6pm. Beixinqiao (see event listing for detailed location)
Apr 17: Beijing Improv: Better than blossoms
It's the Zodiac month of Aries (Ram) in the Year of the Ox, and at their latest event, Beijing Improv will be using this as inspiration to make scenes happen. There will be drama and laughter as they embark on an improvised journey together. Book your tickets here. RMB 70. 8.30pm. The Great Outdoors
Apr 18: Beijing Postcards walk: The first entrepreneurs of Beijing
A new walk from Beijing Postcards, “The First Entrepreneurs of Beijing” is the story of commerce in the capital told through the products that shaped its people and their lives. You'll explore the Qianmen and Dashilar area and learn to recognize some of Beijing's most famous laozihao, or time-honored brands. 2pm. RMB 300. Beijing Postcards
Apr 18: Changyucheng Walled Village with Beijing Hikers
Deep in the mountains of Changping District, pass by a reservoir in the forest and take a hike in the mountains before exploring the village of Changyucheng, which used to be a Ming Dynasty-era military barracks, on this weekend hike with Beijing Hikers. 8am (Liangmaqiao subway)/8.30am (Lido Metropark Hotel Starbucks). RMB 420.
Images: Beijing Hikers, courtesy of the organizers, globetrotter_rodrigo/Flickr
