This week in Beijing offers opportunities to give back at Zarah, indulge in all-you-can-eat cheese fondue at La Maison Lyonnaise, celebrate TOXIC's 12th anniversary, and more.
**Give – Christmas Present Donation at Zarah**
Christmas is a time for generosity, and Zarah is providing a chance for you to contribute. Until December 20, Zarah is gathering Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. To participate, simply bring a wrapped gift (valued around RMB 100) clearly marked with the recipient's age and gender to Zarah. The gifts will be donated to MCF, a local charity that assists children from low-income migrant families. For more information, click here.
**Zarah**
46 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
Event hours: Now-Dec 20, Tue-Sun, 10am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 10am-1am (closed Mon)
Phone: 010 8403 9807
**Eat – All You Can Eat Cheese Fondue at La Maison Lyonnaise**
La Maison Lyonnaise is once again hosting its popular Wednesday All-You-Can-Eat Cheese Fondue for the winter season, priced at RMB 188. Made with a mix of cheeses such as Gruyère and Emmentaler, combined with white wine and garlic, the fondue is served with crusty baguette slices, fresh vegetables, and other items for dipping. Additionally, there's a new Thursday offer where guests receive a complimentary glass of mulled wine upon arrival. If you can’t visit on a Wednesday but still want cheese fondue, there are many other options available in Beijing, which you can find in this post.
**La Maison Lyonnaise**
44 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District
Available hours: Every Wed, 11.30am-10.30pm
Phone: 132 6003 4808
**Party – TOXIC 12th Anniversary at Zhao Dai**
TOXIC Entertainment, known for its innovative underground electronic events in China, is celebrating its 12th anniversary at Zhao Dai on December 13 from 10pm onwards. The special anniversary event will feature global DJ guests, including the legendary MAGDA from Detroit, who will showcase her unique techno sound. Also performing will be MARI.TE and LIS SARROCA, making their China debut with a special B2B set that combines deep underground house influences into a vibrant dance-floor experience.
TOXIC's 12th Anniversary will be at Zhao Dai on Saturday, December 13, starting at 10pm. Early bird tickets are RMB 80, available by scanning the QR code below. For more details about the event, click here.
**Zhao Dai**
19 Xinyuan Xili, Chaoyang District
Event hours: 10pm-late, Saturday, December 13
**Celebrate – Christmas Events Across Beijing**
Christmas cheer is in the air! To help you embrace the festive spirit, numerous Christmas events are taking place across Beijing. From the inaugural Nigerian Christmas Carnival to Christmas markets, chamber parties, and more, there’s an event that’s just right for getting you into the holiday mood! To view the full list of events, scan the QR code in the poster above.
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