Who We Are

Qingdao Expat Group is a community for expats, by expats. It continues to grow witheach passing year and is currently represented by members, accompanying spouses and children from 56 countries! We aim to create a mutual understanding of Chinese and Western cultures and also hope to help new Expats arriving in Qingdao to settle in more comfortably by frequently organising events such as balls and dances, dinners..
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Week of May 3 - 9 in Qingdao

Qingdao International Fashion Week May 5-9

The 2010 China ( Qingdao ) International Fashion Week will be held at the Qingdao International Convention Centre from May 5-9, 10 AM to 5 PM.
Unlike previous sessions, the 2010 Fashion Week invites 53 Beauties of the World to assist the fashion release and design contest.


Promotions at Crowne Plaza

Gourmet Corner - All Bakery and Cake items at a straight 50% discount after 5.30 PM daily

Every Friday and Saturday dinner time indulge in freshly imported premium quality Australian beef and lamb creations by the Chef with fine Italian wines at Murano at RMB 238++ per person


Monday May 3

German Beach BBQ - May Mornings Pint 11 AM to late, terrace of #20 HuiQuan Lu overlooking Beach No. 1


Wednesday May 5

Indian food festival - Flavours of India at Latest Recipe, Le Meridien, May 5 to 13, explore the healthy vegetarian options or simply sip Chai as you unravel India at lunch and dinner. Lunch buffet RMB 128 ++, dinner buffet RMB 148 ++ including 1 bottle of Kingfisher Beer or 1 glass of Wine. Chefs specially flown in from Le Meridien Mumbai will take you for an exciting culinary journey across India with their authentic delicacies and cooking styles


Thursday May 6

Weekly cultural exchange session 1- 4 PM at Walk Inn Japanese Restaurant, 4th Floor, Xinwen Zhongxin Building, # 50 HK Middle Road, Phone: 8077.9757 RMB 20 per head donated to Qingdao Expat Charity, please arrive earlier at 12 noon if you want to enjoy a good lunch at value pricing


Friday May 7

Theatre in the woods featuring 2 one act plays Robin Hood and Beauty and the Beast at QMIS School, 6.30 PM, RMB 20/ticket available at the door


Saturday May 8

Mothers Day party at The Book Nook, 100 Nanjing Lu, 10AM-12PM for Kindergarten children and 1-3PM for Primary children, activities include making mother's day cards, playing games, reading stories, singing and dancing

Tsingtao United Football Club - International, amateur, recreational football club that meets every Saturday at 2.45 PM for a 3 PM kickoff at Ocean Uni grounds, Daxue Lu near beach number 1. Please email tsingtaounited@gmail.com if you are interested to join or need more info. Website: http://tsingtaounited.teamsnap.com/

Theatre in the woods featuring 2 one act plays Robin Hood and Beauty and the Beast at QMIS School, 6.30 PM, RMB 20/ticket available at the door

Maze - post-rock, psychedelic and improvisational experimental noise band LIVE at sHooters Bar, Olympic Sailing Marina 8.30 PM


Sunday May 9

Welcome on Board Sailing Club Qingdao 's sailing regatta -
please fill in your registration/entry forms at Lennon Bar well before Sunday. Details:
Meet at 12 noon at the Olympic Marina, start at 1 PM
Native and foreign participants with previous sailing experience with a knowledge of English language preferred
Each team to have a skipper and 3-5 crew
No entry fee, RMB 2000 equipment deposit to be paid in cash, boat charter fee of RMB 200-300/head paid in cash depending on the number of sailors/boat
For further enquiries please see Mr. Steven Gao at Lennon Bar #20 Zuhai Lu
Clip of inaugural April 25th Regatta on QTV 5 here: http://www.viddler.com/explore/sailweta/videos/3/

China Super League Football - Qingdao Jonoon v/s Shenzhen Ruby at Tiantai Stadium, 3.30 PM, fan stand tickets RMB 50

FUNQ - Frisbee Ultimate'n' Qingdao, ultimate frisbee at Shi Lao Ren Beach, 2 PM

Story reading - The Book Nook, at Nanjing Lu store at 10 AM, at SPR Shi Lao Ren satellite store at 1 PM

Barclay's English Premier League Football - championship decider Chelsea v/s Wigan Athletic and Man U v/s Stoke City LIVE from Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford respectively at New Jack's Bar 11 PM


Every Evening of the week

6-9 PM La Villa Happy Hours, Tsingtao Beer 8 RMB, JW Black label and other cocktails at 20 RMB, bar food specials


Every Monday-Thursday

Live vocal/saxophone duo at ssLPG, 9.30 PM


Coming up later this Month

QISS High School Drama Group presents Chris Lambert's black comedy Ugga the Musical - a play about a girl with a paper bag over her head, Saturday 15th May, 2 PM, NO ADMISSION CHARGE, refreshments available, all ages welcome, at QISS Theatre, new campus #232 Songling Lu

YCIS School's Youth Football Training camp, May 15 - June 5, please call Mr. Chris Warren on 8687.1122 for detailed info and registrations. 2 age groups, limited seats per division on first come, first served basis

Qingdao Business Leaders' manufacturing tour, Friday May 21 at 3 PM, Qingdao Qiyao Wartsila Linshan Marine Diesel Company Limited in XueJiaDao/Qingdao Economic and Tech.Development Zone, registrations/other details : info@qingdaobusinessleaders.com


Want to add your event here? Please email info@qingdaoexpat.com with details, thanks!