Expat Explorer | Wooden horse painting, first aid workshop, book club & more

Cocktail Academy

Create your very first signature cocktail, with your own hands! Unleash your inner mixologist and mingle with fellow cocktail lovers. Let's shake up a fun and relaxed Friday night together!

Time: 8-9 p.m., Jan. 16

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster to register for the event

Silent Book Club

SIient Book Club is a few days away! Participants are heading to Desert Rose to sip, chat, relax, and most of all READ! We'll also be sharing some of our favorite books of 2025, so come prepared with your favorites to share!

Time: 1 p.m., Jan. 17

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster to join the event's WeChat group

Pop-Up Note

Come and enjoy the magic of singing with Shekou International Singers and Art Factory!

Time: 4 p.m., Jan. 17

Note: Read this article for more info

Paint Your Own Horse

This Sunday, bring your child to a special creative class! Together, you will paint and decorate your own unique wooden horse figurine. Once finished, this beautiful piece can become a charming element of your home decor or a thoughtful handmade gift for the upcoming Chinese New Year. After all, 2026 is the Year of the Horse!

Time: 10-11 a.m., Jan. 18

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster for registration

Spanish Club

Welcome to the 61th session of Amy & Jean Spanish Club! This week's topic will be "Studies & Culture.”Both children and adults are welcome to join. 

Time: 10:30-11:40 a.m. (beginners), 11:50 a.m.-1 p.m. (intermediates), Jan. 18

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster for more info

Mini Exhibition

CREATIVEMBER, presented by the International Shenzhen Artist Forum (ISZAF), is calling for all artists and art lovers! This mini exhibition will showcase artworks by Shenzhen-based artists. Art is not what you see, but what you make others see!

Time: 6 p.m., Jan. 18

Note: Visit http://www.iszaf.com for more info about ISZAF

Language Exchange with Alena

Join Alena next Wednesday for the weekly Language Exchange at Craft Head! First hour is for Zhōngwén practice, second hour for English. Make new friends. Enjoy great craft beer in the heart of Futian. Whether you’re a beginner or a fluent speaker, everyone’s welcome!

Time: 7-9:15 p.m., Jan. 21

Note: Scan the QR codes in the poster for tickets and more info

First Aid Workshop

Empower. Connect. Save Lives. Join the Nanshan Subdistrict International Volunteer Program for a first aid workshop!  Gain life-saving skills from a professional doctor, and connect with a diverse, supportive international volunteer network. Ready to be the help before help arrives? Scan the QR code to sign up!

Time: 2:30-5 p.m., Jan. 22

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster to sign up for the event

Ukiyo-e Style Calendar Workshop

Capture the beauty of seasons, preserve the poetry of time. Join HLC's Ukiyo-e Style Calendar Workshop and blend traditional art with modern creativity. In a serene corner of Nantou Ancient City, paint your own palette of the four seasons and fill every day of 2026 with artistic warmth.

Time: 11 a.m., Jan. 26

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster for more info

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