Jan 21: Australia Day Roast
Austcham Shanghai once again takes over Kakadu for this entertainment-packed family day gathering featuring kids’ activities, a pavlova bake-off and live music. Expect a roast of Aussie favorites as well as free flow beer in this lively toast to the land down under.
Jan 21, 11.30am-4pm, RMB420-520 (for adults), RMB200-250 (for kids 6-15 years old), RMB1,000 (for AustCham families). Kakadu, see event listing.
Jan 21: Kids' Rot Your Food Workshop
Zero Waste Shanghai is an organization promoting efforts todivert waste from going to landfill by alternating habits on a daily life. They are hosting a workshop specifically for parents and kids on how to make your own compost bin at home. This is a great way to teach your kids about respecting the environment. Make sure to bring some scrap paper for the activity!
Jan 21, 10.30am-12.30pm, RMB200, AGORA Space, 1199 Panyu Lu, building 3, underground. WeChat (ID:alizeebuyss) to reserve your space.
Jan 21: Magic Piano & The Chopin Shorts
Chopin comes to life in this multimedia concert that pairs short films by award-winning animators that tell the story of Anna, her cousin Chip-Chip and their journey across Europe aboard a magical flying piano. Young Chinese pianist Tong Li will perform live.
Jan 21, 3pm and 7.30pm, RMB80-580. Shanghai Oriental Art Center.
Jan 21-22 Winter Kids' Fest
There's a Winter Kids' Fest during the upcoming weekends for children aged 4-12. Come bring your little chefs and artists for a fun-filled time of crafts, baking, and painting. Jan 21-22 will be filled with baking banana coco muffins and Oreo truffles, as well as creating sewing lanterns and roose puppets.
Jan 21-22, Feb 3-5, 1-4pm, RMB250/day, Summit Panorama Building, building 15, room 302, 233 Pumming Lu, by Zhangyang Lu (15900524803)
Jan 22: Charity Gym Day at Shanghai Gymnastics
Shanghai Gymnastics hosts this fundraiser that will assist one of their member families that are currently struggling to come with the funds to provide cochlear implants to one of their children. Children of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in a one hour session, with all proceeds going to the family. 40 children per session maximum, so RSVP to shanghai.gymnastics@gmail.com to book a spot.
Jan 22, 1-4.30pm, RMB150. Shanghai Gymnastics (Jinqiao), see event listing.