Highlights of the upcoming lectures:

Make sure you come tomorrow (Wednesday evening) for the China Education Reform Lecture; and Chinese Medicine Theory Demo Lecture on Thursday either afternoon or evening (two sessions to meet your different schedules). And don't forget next week's Book Talk: "Socialism Is Great!" by author Zhang Lijia and she signs her books (Tuesday, June 18, 19:30-21:00)

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	Hands-on: Patchwork Pictures Wednesday, June 11, 10:00-12:00 Traditional patchwork picture(Buduihua), is made of rags with different colors cut, pasted, and embroidered with exquisite patterns. It is most popular in Loess Plateau area of northern Shaanxi, China. Come and stitch multi-colored fabrics into a nice Chinese picture. >>> more

Lecture: China's Education Reform In past 30 Years Wednesday, June 11,19:30-21:30 Chen Xiaoguang, a senior journalist and deputy editor-in-chief of China Education, will review China's education reform in the past 3 decades, problems and changes and future. The lecture will be in Chinese with English interpretation. >>> more

	Chinese Medicine Theory Demo Lecture Thursday, June 12, 19:30-21:30 Learn all about theory of TCM from a doctor on Yin/Yang, Qi, five organs and six fus to channels and acupoints; from excessiveness/deficiency, cold/heat and fire and fluids to herbs, health care & medicated food. The course will be in English. >>> more

Chinese Medicine Theory Demo Lecture  Thursday, June 12, 13:30-15:30 Learn all about theory of TCM from a doctor on Yin/Yang, Qi, five organs and six fus to channels and acupoints; from excessiveness/deficiency, cold/heat and fire and fluids to herbs, health care & medicated food. The course will be in English. >>> more

	Talk: Taoism & Zen's Influence on Western Art Tuesday, June 17, 19:30-21:00 Douglas Lewis, a Canadian artist and curator, will talk about the influences of Taoism and Zen on western contemporary art from 1960 to the present, and his own projects since his arrival in Beijing. >>> more

Book Club: Wolf Totem Wednesday, June 18, 10:30-12:00 Wolf Totem was a phenomenon in China, breaking all sales records there and earning the distinction of being the second most read book. There has been much international excitement too-to date, rights have been sold in thirteen countries. >>> more

	Book Talk: "Socialism Is Great!" by Zhang Lijia Tuesday, June 18, 19:30-21:00 "Socialism is Great" is a spirited memoir by a former Chinese factory worker and ended up an international journalist. The author Lijia Zhang is a contributor to international publications including South China Morning Post, Washington Times. >>> more

	Talk: News Photography in China Wednesday, June 25, 19:30-21:00 Mr. He Yanguang, journalist and photographer of China Youth, a leading newspaper in China, will share his photos and stories behind, which covers a variety of people and social lives. The talk will be in Chinese with English interpretation. >>> more

Folk songs & music on boat at Lotus Pond Saturday, June 28, 19:00-22:30 Join us for an evening of music and romance hosted on the boats by world-famous musicians, who will serenade us playing traditional Chinese instruments and thrill to the vocal talents of accomplished folk singers. >>> more

Illustrated Talk: How to appreciate Chinese calligraphy Wednesday, July 2, 19:30-21:30 Poetry, calligrahy and painting are always together for traditional Chinese scholars. This talk retrospects cailligraphy history, evolution, famous calligraphers and aesthetic values; and how Chinese appreciate calligraphic works. >>> more

	Talk: Evolution & Destruction of Old Beijing Wednesday, July 9, 19:30-21:30 This lecture will retrace the history and evolutions of the city, its layout and architecture; city walls & inner 9 gates and outer 7 gates; 9 altars and 18 gardens and parks; and the history of destruction of the walled city and buildings. >>> more

	Illustrated Talk: China's Erotic Literature Friday, July 11,10:00-12:00 Erotic novels and homosexuality flooded during Ming and Qing, the last two dynasties of China. Mr. Wang Feng, researcher of Ming & Qing Pop Literature, will explore erotic fiction and their social background and characteristics. >>> more

Folk songs & music on boat at Lotus Pond Saturday, July 12, 19:00-22:30 Join us for an evening of music and romance hosted on the boats by world-famous musicians, who will serenade us playing traditional Chinese instruments and thrill to the vocal talents of accomplished folk singers. >>> more

Lecture: China's Land Policy & Rural Politics Wednesday, July 16, 19:30-21:30 Mr. Li Changping has spent many years studying the rural issues of China and advocating for the livelihood of the 800 million Chinese citizens. He will share his assessment of the land policies and rural policies of the latest developments. >>> more

Talk: Peering into the Mystery of I-Ching Wednesday, July 23, 19:30-21:30 Peering into the Mystery of I-Ching, the ancient Book of Changes which describes an ancient system of cosmology, philosophy and divination. Researcher and teacher Ma Ning will provide a basic introduction of I Ching for a lay audience. >>> more