Three Key Events in Beijing for the Upcoming Week (April 7-13)

      For the first full week of April, we have three recommendations for you to enjoy. From celebrating the captivating pink full moon to indulging in Mexican tortas or engaging in leatherwork, there's a diverse range of events happening in the capital this week.

      **Embrace – The Pink Full Moon Wellness Fest at JinShang Yuan, Apr 12**

      To celebrate the pink full moon this weekend, JinShang Yuan is collaborating with some of Beijing's top wellness practitioners to host The Pink Full Moon Wellness Fest on April 12. The event runs from 7am to 7:30pm, merging ancient wisdom with contemporary wellness practices, featuring carefully curated sessions aimed at nurturing both body and mind. Grounded in the significant symbolism of the pink full moon—gentleness, personal growth, and renewal—this gathering provides attendees a chance to reconnect with their true selves and embrace a more expansive, mindful way of living. You can find the full list of classes and activities in the poster above.

      The Pink Full Moon Wellness Fest will be held at JinShang Yuan on April 12, from 7am to 7:30pm. The cost is RMB 268 for a full-day pass or RMB 66 for individual sessions; tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code in the poster above, and you can read more about the fest here.

      **Location:** JinShang Yuan, 20 Xinyuan Lixi, Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District

      **Eat – Tortas Wednesday at Pebbles**

      Pebbles has recently revamped their menu, introducing weekly specials like Tortas Wednesday. Available exclusively on Wednesdays, you can savor their tortas (Mexican sandwiches) made with fresh, homemade bolillos (bread). They offer four different tortas: Tortas Ahogadas (RMB 65), filled with carnitas and served in a roasted tomato sauce; Vegan Ahogadas (RMB 58); Milanesa (RMB 58), filled with chicken; and Carne Asada (RMB 68), stuffed with grilled steak.

      **Location:** Pebbles Courtyard, 74 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District

      **Hours:** Tue-Thu, 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sun, noon-10pm

      **Phone:** 010 8404 0767

      **Craft – Intro to Leatherworking, Apr 10**

      On Thursday evening, Make Me Workshop will host an Intro to Leatherworking workshop at their studio in Dongcheng. Participants will learn about various types of leather and their suitability for different projects, as well as the fundamentals of joining two pieces of leather using traditional hand tools. Each attendee will select a project to practice the techniques learned and take home.

      The Intro to Leatherworking workshop will be held on April 10 from 7pm to 9:30pm, with a fee of RMB 200, which covers all materials and beverages (coffee, tea, soft drink). You can scan the QR code below to book your spot (other workshop dates are also available via this link).

      **Location:** Make Me Workshop Studio, Jucai Dasha, 76 Caoyuan Hutong, Dongcheng District

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      Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the venues