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|  ChopSchticks-The
Comedy Tour-Live Stand Up Rocks Beijing!
Laughs-o-rama hit the Northern Capital yet again with ChopSchticks
on Saturday, February 6th 9:00pm at the Hard Rock Cafe in San
Yuan Qiao! Headliner Steve Byrne performs with top opening act
Sam Tripoli in what is sure to rock the house! RMB300 at the door,
RMB250 in advance up until Thursday, February 4th. Every ticket
comes with a free drink! For tix, order online from EventBrite
at http://chopschticksbeijing.eventbrite.com/,
or order online from BJHD at www.beijinghomedelivery.com,
or call 158 1026 1614 now!
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 Funny Pics |
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your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or funny
while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypic-submission@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!". We'll post the
best pics here each week!
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 Dining Out |
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 The
Beijing Sunday Brunch Scene Needs A Revolution
Here Comes The Millennium Brunch! RMB298+15%/person,
including soft drink, fresh juice, coffee and tea, pan-fried goose
liver, freshly shucked oysters, Taiwanese street food, outdoor
terrace seating, plus many many more to choose for... Additional
RMB70, including free flow of Martini, Mumm Champagne & wines.
From 11:30am to 3:00pm, Every Sunday. F&B Hotline: (8610)
6530 9383.
 Chef
Paulo's Italian Cooking Class
Sunday, January 31, 2010, from 15:00pm to 18:00pm. Italian
Chef Paulo shares his cooking skills and techniques on a fun filled
afternoon. After the class you and your fellow chefs enjoy a 3-course
menu accompanied by Italian wines. Chef Paulo and Executive Chef
Thomas Laberer will share their culinary adventures during the
dinner and hand out your recipe booklet. RMB398 per person and
minimum four attendees for cooking class to take place. For inquiry
and reservations, please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext 5707 or e-mail
at restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com
 Chocolate
Lovers Afternoon Tea
Stylish decor, beautiful flavors and delightful ambiance. Hotel
Kunlun's Mezzanine Lounge offers a sophisticated afternoon tea
buffet, as well as an elegant evening cocktail to delight even
the most discerning patron. This month, indulge your sweeter side
at the Mezzanine Lounge's Afternoon Tea Chocolate Buffet promotion.
An eye-popping array of countless chocolate cakes, chocolate pastries,
chocolate fountains, and just plain chocolates promises to delight
chocolate lovers of all ages! Offered 15:00-18:00 daily, RMB118
+15% per person. Tel: (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5324.
 Fizztastic
Beijing's Newest Champagne Brunch Every Sunday, Noon to 3 pm.
It's "tiny bubbles" time at Vasco's. So come and let
the effervescence tickle your nose and tingle your palate while
tantalizing buffet tables tease those picky taste buds. And -
would you listen to that! It's live jazz vibes from our resident
band Casablanca. Play it again, Lorenzo...Meat carving stations;
Fresh and live seafood; Dim sum; Sweet temptations; Open bar;
Taittinger Champagne served exclusively; "Kids Paradise"
drop-off zone. RMB368+15% per person. For reservations call (8610)
5812 8888 Or email wangfujing@hilton.com
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 Nightlife |
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 Free
Venue, Hearty Menu
Frank's Place has open our conservatory extension which will give
an added dimension to our pub. The area is available for afternoon
tea and private Parties, no rental fee! Or just come to relax
in our comfortably furnished Family area. Book now! Address: Jiang
Tai Xi Lu 9-3, west of the Rosedale Hotel. Lido area. Tel: (8610)
6437 8399; Website:
www.franksplacebeijing.com
Wasabi Sound Vol. 1
WASABI, yes, you have definitely taste it before. Come to feel
our Wasabi style Electronic music. It must choke you to the end,
and kick your ass! Pure but spicy beat, warm but exiting bass,
and the most pungent sound, try it! With DJ Eric Lee, DJ Sean,
DJ Shenyue. 10pm. January 21. Lantern TEL 135 0134 8785
 Udance
China "Black Train" Northern Tour
On January 22, 2010, the senior DJ, Udance China, Music Director
Dave K and the popular DJ- Mia will lead us to a special tour
with "Black Train" in Club Lantern, Beijing. When the
"Black Train" played the first beat, let us work together
to feel the rhythm of a dark thriller night scenery! 9pm. January
22. Lantern TEL 135 0134 8785
 Post-Hardcore
Band Saosin Beijing Concert
American hot Post-Hardcore band SAOSIN comes to Beijing and they
will perform at pop night scene MAO Livehouse. RMB180 for presale,
RMB240 at door. 8pm. January 24. MAO Livehouse TEL (8610) 6402
5080
For details about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.
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Hotel Deals |
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 Discover
a Sanctuary to Relax and Recharge with Fairmont Yangcheng Lake's
"Nutritious Winter" Package
Discover a Sanctuary to Relax and Recharge with Fairmont Yangcheng
Lake's "Nutritious Winter" Package which includes two
nights' accommodation in a Lake View room, a signature 90-minute
Willow Stream Spa Relaxation Massage treatment for two, buffet
breakfast at Essence for two, a nutritious Chinese set menu for
two at Yi Feng Court and a two-hour bicycle tour beside Yangcheng
Lake. Packages available from RMB 2699 nett* Book now until 31
March 2010. For reservations and enquiries, please call (0512)
5780 0888, or visit www.fairmont.com/yangchenglake; Fairmont Yangcheng
Lake, 3668 West Ma'anshan Road, Kunshan, Jiangsu 215300.
 Chinese
New Year Escape Offer
Farewell the year of the Ox and welcome another marvelous year
of the Tiger at the Grand Millennium Beijing with an irresistible
deal! RMB600+15% per room per night for superior room only | RMB688+15%
per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for one person
| RMB768+15% per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for
two persons. * Valid from 12th February, 2010 to 23rd February,
2010 * Complimentary internet service * The above package cannot
be used in conjunction with other hotel special promotions and
contract rates. Contact Line: (8610) 8587 6888-5888, Email: reservations@grandmillenniumbeijing.com
Hotel Kunlun January Room
Promotion
Hotel Kunlun's Autumn Room rates include complimentary broadband,
fitness center and pool access! Weekday rates: Deluxe Room: RMB1080
net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB1280 net w/breakfast;
Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1480 w/Executive floor breakfast. Weekend
rates: Deluxe Room: RMB980 net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room:
RMB1180 net w/breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1380 w/Executive
floor breakfast. Advance reservations required, subject to availability.
Contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations Department at (8610)6590 3388
ext. 5457 or email: res@hotelkunlun.com
Suite Lifestyle at
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Book minimum 2 nights in a Lifestyle Suite at Best Available Rates
plus a supplement of only RMB100 and enjoy the following benefits:
Access to Executive Lounge | Complimentary one hour signature
treatment at The Spa | Choice of airport pick up or drop off.
Valid until March 31, 2010. Reservations , please call: (8610)
5812 8888 or visit www.wangfujing.hilton.com
 Business
Value Rate
The package inculdes one free private airport transfer, including
our airport butler service, per one-night stay or return transfer
if staying 2 nights or more (please note preference and flight
number). Complementary buffet breakfast daily and Free Internet
access included. The Business Value Rate is subject to a 15% surcharge
per night. For reservations: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com
or Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522.
Ramada Parkside Beijing,
the Ideal Choice for Your Business
Discovered the professional conference facilities in central Olympic
area that Ramada Parkside Beijing, in walking distance to the
"Bird Nest"- the main venue of 2008 Olympic Games. It
is neighbored by the facilities including Beijing International
Convention Center, China National Convention Center, China Science
& Technology Museum, Beijing Conference Center, and very close
to Zhong-Guan-Cun, Wang-Jing and Shang-Di high tech industrial
park. The hotel extensive meeting facilities including the 324
square meters Grand ballroom, as well as multi-function rooms.
All facilities feature the state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment
make this hotel to be the perfect business place just designed
for you. Tel: (8610) 6480 9988. Email: reservation@ramadabj.com
Enjoy Spring Festival
Package at Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian
From February 10, 2010 to February 28, 2010, enjoy the Chinese
New Year holiday by staying in a superior room at only RMB788,
subject to 15% service charge. Privileges include: Daily buffet
breakfast up to two persons, complimentary buffet breakfast for
up to two children of age under 18 years accompanied by at least
one adult, hotel souvenir for each child or New Year in-room amenities,
and complimentary extra bed and 3rd person charge, late check-out
till 6 p.m. For more information and reservations, please contact:
(86 411) 82525002 or email to: reservations.slda@shangri-la.com
 Family
Holiday is Better when Shared
Sheraton is where families gather. Enjoy a fun-filled "Family
Package" at the Sheraton Sanya Resort where there is something
for every member of the family. The package is designed to make
it easy for you to reconnect with your family and create new memories
of a cherished vacation that will last well beyond the flight
home. Begin your family fun with a free round-trip airport transfer,
daily buffet breakfast, children's activities, food & beverage
credit and many more other value added benefits. Package rate
start from RMB2070++, book today at www.sheraton.com/sanya
or call +86-898-8855 8238/8239 or e-mail to sanya.res@sheraton.com
for more information.
 Experience
a New Beginning - A New Way to Find Relaxation
Begin your journey at The Westin Tianjin, opening 8th
February 2010, to calm the mind, elevate your senses and find
renewal. Escape this winter with a free RMB400 credit to spend
anywhere in the hotel, from RMB1,001 per room per night (subject
to 15% service charge. Valid until 31st March, 2010. Terms and
conditions apply). For more information or to make a reservation,
please visit westin.com/tianjin
or call (8622) 2389 0088 or 4008 688 688.
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 Travel Information |
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 Daily
Flights from Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to more than 132 major European cities and Middle
East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central
Asia, North America and Far East major cities. For more information,
please visit www.thy.com or call
us TK Beijing:(8610) 6465 1867, TK Shanghai:(8621) 3222 0022 or
click here
Beijing Yuyang International Ski Resort
Located in Pinggu, the green capital of Beijing, Beijing Yuyang
International Ski Resort is about 60 kilometers from Siyuan Bridge
and is a destination offering ski, travel, hotel, accommodation,
meeting and vacation. The Resort has had many ski facilities including
nine ski lanes and a four-seat ski lift. The spacious ski tool
hall offers 6000 suites of imported ski utensils. Over 50 skillful
coaches are available to teach you about the amusement of ski.
The Resort's restaurant which features 15,000 square meters in
size can hold 1500 people. Ticket: RMB40/person/hour (minimum
two hours required) for work days; RMB100/person/hour for weekend;
RMB120/person/hour for other national holidays. Additional RMB30
is required for Jan 1-2 and February 14-18. Work hours: 08:30am-05:30pm.
TEL (8610) 5869 3355
Ling Shui Village
Lingshui Village (Spirit Water Village) is a millennium old village
located in Zhaitang Town of Mentougou District, Beijing. The village
is backing on the Lotus Flower Peak and facing the Qingshui River
in the front. There are old wells, grind, courtyard, temples and
shops and parasitic tree in the village. The village's millennium
trees "cypress holding elm", "cypress holding mulberry"
and "androgyny" gingkgo are all the only of its kind
in the region. The courtyards which were built into rows are all
unique. Currently, five ancient houses are open to the public
in addition to many village receptions sites. Address: Zhaitang
Town, Mentougou District, Beijing TEL (8610) 6981 7034
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Health &
Fitness |
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Hongren
Sports Club
Conveniently located in Haidian District, Hongren Sports Club is
one of professional sports clubs featuring beautiful surroundings
and fresh air. With more than 10000 square meters business area,
we provide fitness, tennis, badminton, pingpong and many other sports
items for body building. Besides, we also provide stylish spinning,
yoga, Latin, hip-hop, Pilates, gymnastics and other post-partum
recovery courses. Professional coaches are available to provide
one-to-one coaching and we also have special staff to provide you
customized fitness and nutrition guide. Address: 6F, Jinyuan Lufthansa
Shopping Center, Yuanda Road, Haidian District, Beijing TEL (8610)
8887 2946 ext. 6626
Fan Jia Na Yoga
Located in the most bustling business area of Beijing's CBD, Fan
Jia Na Yoga is the first one ever reached cooperation with a professional
yogo institute in India. Inheriting the classic yoga system, we
provide yogo courses certified by both China and India, Bikram
yoga instructor certification courses and Iyenger Yoga coach certification
courses. Featured courses: office yoga, Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga,
Iyenger Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation, Stream Yoga. Address:
1607, Digital 01 Building, C 12 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District,
Beijing TEL (8610) 6595 5156 |
 Relocations |
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Brothers Moving
Established in 2001, we are a professional relocation service
provider of resident relocation, office relocation, personal items
packaging, heavy equipment relocation, warehousing and air-conditioner
moving. We are more than 100 vehicles of various types and up
to 500 well-trained staff to deliver the most qualified service
to you. With a unified scheduling platform, we can ensure you
the most timely, thoughtful and safest service for you. For more
info about us please contact (8610) 6289 6058
Good Luck Home Moving
A professional moving company in Beijing, we have a group of young
and professional staff who have been well trained to deliver high
quality service to you. Our staff are skillful in both packaging
and demolition. They behave decently and thoughtfully. We help
you move across town without any worry. Choose us, you choose
Good Luck! Starting price: RMB200. Address: West of International
Business Park in Shangdi, Haidian District, Beijing TEL (8610)
6296 5249
Beijing Chuanlong Relocation Company
Beijing Chuanlong Relocation Company is a professional service
provider of resident relocation, office relocation, freight, long-short-distance
transport, temporary storage, goods packaging, disassembly of
furniture, time-based household services, piano moving, heavy
equipment moving, air-conditioning moving. We have more than 170
trucks and about 800 skillful employees. We have passed ISO9001:2000
certification to ensure the quality of the service we offer to
our clients. Starting price: RMB240 (outside of the Fourth Ring
Road); RMB220 (inside of the Fourth Ring Road). Address: 265 Kandan
Houjie, Fengtai District, Beijing TEL (8610) 5843 2935 |
 Jobs |
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| Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Human
Resource Manager Needed at WAB
Reporting to the Chief Operating and Financial Officer, this position
provides strategic management to the overall operations and development
of the human capital within the institution. This includes compensation
and benefits, employment, recruitment, policy and procedures,
professional development, performance management, staff's welfare,
staff's communications and general administration. The successful
candidate should possess at least a Bachelor degree in Business
Administration, major in Human Resource Management, and has at
least 5 years of relevant management experience. Excellent English
language skills and ability to communicate proficiently in Chinese
are important aspects to the job. The person should have a high
degree of integrity and culturally adaptive people intelligence
and relational skills, and should be both a positive team player
and motivational team leader and effective communicator. To apply,
please email your CV and cover letter to <hr@wab.edu>.
For more information, please feel free to contact Wang Yan, the
School Affairs Manager, at Tel: (8610) 8456 4155 Ext. 1066.
Full-time Math
And Science Teacher Wanted
Dalian World Youth Academy is looking for a full time
teacher to teach the upper level Math and Science subjects in
the Pre-IB (10th grade) class. We are looking for a healthy, energetic
native english speaker preferably with previous experience in
teaching IB, MYP, A level or AP courses in foreign countries or
international schools. Applicant must have a University degree
and a minimum of three years experience in teaching. Those interested
can email us at dalwya@gmail.com. |
 Services |
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 International
Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative:
Professional Services: Audit, Taxation, Company Secretarial,
Legal Financial Accounting: CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting
& financial advise, Office Administration Management Accounting:
Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management, Market Growth
Strategies, Learning Centre Systems Solutions: Systems Implementation,
Internal Process review, Information Management Business Management:
Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business
Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions & Divestitures www.lehmanbrown.com
Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270 Shanghai Tel:
+86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425,
Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
China Visa Service
Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Beijing, China Visa Service
is one of the first firms of its kind in China. With more than
200 staff and the operation principle of being 'Scientific, Impartial,
Efficient and Considerate', We have, for the past decades, provided
excellent service in promoting the growth of China's foreign economy
and trade, and in strengthening frequent economic and trade collaborations
between China and various countries in the world. Our featured
service: issuing Invitation Letter, and providing Chinese visa
extension, renewal service. For more details about us, please
contact (8610) 8449 3047
Coleclub
Coleclub is a membership-based organization providing professional
housekeeping service. All of our staff have gone through strict
health check-up, identify authentication, training and have social
insurance. Over 40% of them have college or above degree, and
over 60% of our clients are owners of villas or high-class apartments.
Meanwhile, we have special personnel available to be responsible
for the reception and tracking of foreign clients. TEL (8610)
6416 3283
Excellent Translation
Beijing Excellent Translation Service is a professional translation
and interpretation service provider officially registered with
Beijing Municipal Industry and Commerce Bureau. We offer translation
services in more than 60 languages and are also engaged in interpretation,
simultaneous interpretation and localization services. Our clients
include domestic and foreign enterprises, public institutions,
government agencies and individuals. We are especially specialized
in finance, law, business, IT, telecommunications, machinery,
chemical, biological, medical, transportation and real estate.
Quotation: RMB110-140 per thousand words for E-C translation,
and RMB160-180 per thousand words for C-E translation. Address:
623, Farmer's Daily Press, Shilibao Beili, Chaoyang District,
Beijing TEL (8610) 8583 9223 |
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions |
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2010 Beijing New Year Commodity Expo
January 23-Febrary 7, China International Exhibition Center TEL
(8610) 8493 5978
Dongfeng Peugeot New Car Release
January 21-25, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8493 5978
Touch-Veikko Hirvimarki's Solo Exhibition
December 13, 2009-February 28, 2010, Aye Gallery TEL (8610) 8422
1726
"Qing Chun Wu Yu" Young Artist Works Joint Exhibition
December 20, 2009-March 5, 2010, Dandeli Art Space TEL (8610)
6770 8966
"Invitation Of Graphics" Art Exhibition
Featuring works of Chen Zi, Cui Jin, Pan Ying, Wang Guanjun and
Zhang Jian, all of whom are outstanding figures of the art world.
December 19, 2009-February 28, 2010, China Dingfeng Art Space
TEL (8610) 5978 9405
"Angel In City" Xiong Yu Solo Exhibition
December 18, 2009-February 10, 2010, Pifo New Art Space TEL (8610)
5978 9562
"The Second History"-Zhang Dali Solo Exhibition
Contemporary artist Zhang Dali will hold his solo exhibition The
Second History at SZ Art Center from December 12. Zhang has spent
up to five years working on The Second History, most of whose
characters have passed away, but their glory and dreams have become
an indispensable part of this nation.
December 12, 2009-February 28, 2010, SZ Art Center TEL (8610)
6438 1088
Winter Group Show
Works of Chen Wanshan, Li Xi and Zhong Jinpei are on the show.
November 28, 2009-January 29, 2010, EGG Gallery TEL (8610) 6432
8089
"3D City-Future China" International Architectural
and Art Invitational Exhibition and Cross Disciplinary Forum
The exhibition will explore ways of creating an ideal living environment
and future city ecology under the current energy shortage by gathering
experts, scholars, artists and environmentalists as well as government
decision-makers.
November 29, 2009-February 28, 2010, Beijing Center for the Arts
TEL (8610) 6559 8008
Calligraphy Works Exhibition Of Qi Baishi
November 11, 2009-April 30, 2010, Art Museum of Beijing Fine Art
Academy TEL (8610) 6507 3204 |
Theater & Performances |
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Concert On Classic Old Songs
Tickets selling for RMB80-1280.
7:30pm, January 19. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
Ballet Pantomime "Swan Lake"
Tickets selling for RMB20-280.
7:30pm, January 19. PKU Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627
Large-size Magical Stage Play "Huang Liang Meng"
Tickets selling for RMB50-360.
7:30pm, January 19-25. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510
1309
Peking Opera "Zhi Qu Wei Hu Shan"
By China Peking Opera Group. Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, January 19-20. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
China Chinese National Orchestra New Year Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-680.
7:30pm, January 21-22. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Peking Opera "San Niang Jiao Zi"
Tickets selling for RMB80-2080.
7:30pm, January 22. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
Drama "Bird Man"
Tickets selling for RMB40-680.
7:30pm, January 22-February 19. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6524
6789
Drama "The Architect"
Directed by Lin Zhaohua. Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, January 22-24. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
China Philharmonic Orchestra Performance Season - The Merry Widow
Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, January 22-24. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308
Super Junior Beijing Concert
Tickets selling for RMB580-1280.
7:30pm, January 23. Wukesong Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6821 0153
Chyi Chin Beijing Concert
Taiwanese pop singer Chyi Chin will come to the Capital for a
night of live concert. Tickets selling for RMB180-1000.
7:30pm, January 23. Worker's Stadium TEL (8610) 6501 6655
Zhuying Film Orchestra Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, January 23. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Peking Opera "Yu Tang Chun"
Tickets selling for RMB80-2080.
7:30pm, January 23. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
Drama "Lover"
Tickets selling for RMB60-280.
7:30pm, January 23-February 22. People's Art Experimental Theatre
TEL (8610) 6526 3338
Haydn Quartet Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80-380.
7:30pm, January 23-24. NCPA Small Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Si Qin Ge Ri Le 2010 Beijing Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-1000.
7:30pm, January 24. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835
1383
Peking Opera "The Women Generals of The Yang's"
Tickets selling for RMB80-980.
7:30pm, January 24. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
L'elisir D'amore—Three Companions' Opera Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-680.
7:30pm, January 24. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Korean Stage Play "The Ballet Girl Fell In Love With the
Street Dance Boy"
Tickets selling for RMB80-900.
7:30pm, January 24-29. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6466 4803
Peking Opera "Si Lang Tan Mu" By Beijing Peking Opera
Troupe
Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, January 26. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Film: Avatar
Avatar is a science fiction epic, written and directed by James
Cameron (Titanic) and starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaoa, Sigourney
Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez and Stephen Lang. The 3D movie has
been applauded by both audience and film makers. Showing in English
at all cinemas across town. RMB120.
Wanda International Cinema (8610) 5960 3399
Capital Cinema (8610) 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema (8610) 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema (8610) 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema (8610) 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema (8610) 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema (8610) 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema (8610) 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema (8610) 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema (8610) 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema (8610) 6404 2159 |
Weekly Calendar |
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Monday, January 18, 2010
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The Boardroom
Every Monday we offer 20% discount on bottles of Johnnie Walker
and Hennessy VSOP. Buy One Get One Free offer on Moet champagne
cocktails. Free glass of sparkling wine for all secretaries, with
live entertainment performed by the three-piece band "JKS".
Xiu TEL (8610) 8567 1108
Latin Party
Latin Beat Productions is hosting one of the hottest Latin parties
every Monday night at China Doll. DJs D-Yang and "Mambo"
Jack spinning all the top Salsa, Bachata, Merengue early. Reggaeton,
Cumbia, Latin House late. Free beginning class starting at 9pm.
Performance at 11pm. ChinaDoll. Address: 5th floor, 33 Sanlitun
Street, 3.3 Building, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5136 5872
Martini Monday
All Martinis are RMB20 from 8pm on. Danger Doyle's TEL (8610)
6591 3337
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
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Champagne Night
Get a free bottle of Cinzano Champagne by making a presentation
and spending over CNY500. Vics TEL (8610) 6512 8048
Concert On Classic Old Songs
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
Ballet Pantomime "Swan Lake"
7:30pm. PKU Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627
A Touch Of Latino
Free Latino classes & great performances you don't want to
miss! Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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Martini Wednesday
Over 20 kinds of Martinis are on the offer. They are not created
by Lan Club, but come straight from heaven. 9pm. Lan Club TEL
(8610) 5109 6012
College Students' Night
Bringing together the true elements of hip hop with DJs Jcue (U.K.)
and Weschen (L.A.) combining the best of new and classic urban
tracks to create the purest hip-hop party in Beijing--known as
the Formula. RMB160 for free flow drinks from 9:30-midnight. Bling
Club TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Live Jazz With Jess Meider
Jess Meider is a very well-known talented composer vocalist for
Junglecat and her jazz quartet. She is now back in her most acoustic
format. Luce TEL (8610) 8402 4417
Thursday, January 21, 2010
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Decades-The 70's
Come celebrate the influential music of the 70’s. For the first
time, Bling will be presenting a live band playing together with
a DJ and dancers for a night of live entertainment. All Cocktails
are Buy one Get free. Bling Club All Star TEL 139 1019 2991
Lantung's Gayograhic Happy Hour
Gayographic continues its long tradition of the Thursday night
gay happy hour. Currently at Lantung Thai Bar & Bistro, this
is the event to see and be seen. Half priced drinks until midnight.
9:30pm-3am. Lantung TEL (8610) 5905 6213
Wasabi Sound Vol. 1
10pm. Lantern TEL 135 0134 8785
Mixology Thursday By MAO
Coming from London, MAO is new star mixologist. He will create
some of the most unique and memorable cocktails you have ever
tasted. All cocktails at RMB40. Lan Club TEL (8610) 5109 6012
Warm Up
Come to experience a magical music session featuring DJ Jackson
Lee, DJ Cedric and DJ Xiao Yu. ChinaDoll TEL (8610) 158 0140 2188
Friday, January 22, 2010
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Hot Pot
Tired of the monotony of the bars? Music DJ Wordy, champion of
three China DMC, China's most powerful income turntables and DJ
Lomang promise to be the candidates for each HOTPOT night in the
month showing a real difference in music. Together from Paris,
Germany, Japan, New York, Old Gold Hill, guests from around the
world DJ, Hot Pot there is no doubt that the Beijing city's top
Club music festival. 10pm. January 22. Punk TEL (8610) 6410 5222
Peking Opera "San Niang Jiao Zi"
7:30pm. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
Udance China "Black Train" Northern Tour
9pm. Lantern TEL 135 0134 8785
Saturday, January 23, 2010
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"Beijing Conversation"
Live concert featuring musician Bao Luo and Sufang. This is the
two's debut concert in China. RMB80-220. 8pm. Star Live Concert
Hall TEL (8610) 6417 7793
Steely Hear
How ROCK Beijing’s live scene can be? Who is the real LIVE KING
among tons of punk, metal, hip-hop, garage bands? Come find your
own answer at Yugongyishan with the local punk scene originator
Brain Failure, the most devilish pop metal band The Face, the
cutting edge hip-hop rocker CMCB and the rising dance punk star
Steely Heart on the same stage, witness the most explosive live
music battle in 2010. RMB80 at the door/RMB50 for presale. 9pm.
Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711
Super Junior Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Wukesong Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6821 0153
Chyi Chin Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Worker's Stadium TEL (8610) 6501 6655
X.L.F. <JAZZ BZZZ> Single Release Premier
X.L.F. (Xiao Linfeng), Beijing’s pinnacle promoter, DJ, and recording
artist, is most recognized for his diverse range of electronic
music styles and known for his synthesizer programming and stylish
grooves. Helping to form Acupuncture Records, China’s premiere
independent electronic music label, the group was originally cultivated
during private sessions at X.L.F.’s recording studio on the outskirts
of Beijing. No stranger to the art of audio production, X.L.F.
continues on his creative path with his latest single “Jazz Bzz”
out this January 2010. Come celebrate the dawn of the release
at Lantern with X.L.F. and Acupuncture Records DJs this Saturday,
January 23rd, 2010. Lantern TEL (8610) 135 0134 8785
DJ Night
Featuring DJ Yang Bing, Zhi Qi and Jiong Jiong. Free entry. 9pm-5am.
White Rabbit TEL 133 2112 3678
Zhuying Film Orchestra Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Peking Opera "Yu Tang Chun"
7:30pm. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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Chen Lei And His Friends!
RMB20/25. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6417 7793
Post-Hardcore Band Saosin Beijing Concert
MAO Livehouse TEL (8610) 6402 5080
Si Qin Ge Ri Le 2010 Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1383
Peking Opera "The Women Generals of The Yang's"
7:30pm. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
L'elisir D'amore - Three Companions' Opera Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
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The Killers Beijing Live Concert
Tickets selling for RMB380-1280. 7:30pm, January 26. Worker's
Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6501 6300
Irish Tap Dance Riverdance Beijing Tour 2010
Tickets selling for RMB180-1680. 7:30pm, February 5-11. Beijing
Exhibition Theater TEL (8610) 6835 1383
ED Banger Plus Revolver Beijing Tour
RMB120 in advance and RMB200 at the door. 10pm. January 28. Star
Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6417 7793
Acid Live-Jazz Funk Family
Swarm in and funk out! Every musician has a message to express,
that’s what we call “solo”! Join us and listen to the musician’s
messages. Featuring ZZ, Liu Yang, Fei Jia, Da Wei, DJ Shiva and
many others. RMB50 per person. January 29. Yugong Yishan, West
Courtyard Former Site of Duan Qirui Government, Zhang Zizhong
Road 3-2, Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 6404 2711 |
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In China: What can you do to help?
There are so many non-profit and non-governmental
organizations operating in China doing so much great work.
But what can you do to help donate or volunteer? You can
sign-up to receive periodic information about the fantastic
opportunities to help a needy family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup/
to get started with CharityInChina.org!
 The
St. David's Society of Beijing
The SDSB provides cultural and social experiences
for those Welsh, Chinese and others, which regularly include
a celebration of St. David's Day (Gwyl Dewi Sant), Christmas
party, rugby games, quiz nights and the like, to ensure
that the 'hwyl' of Welshness is not lost in Beijing. For
further information, please contact The Bard, Gilbard Honey-Jones
on headmaster@britishschool.org.cn
or telephone (8610) 8532 3088.
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Public Health Website For Beijingers
An American family doctor has created a free public
health guide to health and wellness for expats in Beijing
and other China cities. The website, at MyHealthBeijing.com,
focuses on wellness, illness and resources. Come and check
for the information you need.
Taijiquan Workshop
Follow Han Laoshi to learn traditional style Taijiquan
for your life enhancement. Heidi will help for translation.
Wendesdays at 19:00 for beginners and Saturdays at 9:00am
for advanced level. Contact Heidi at heidihyshen@163.com
or 1300 103 9563.
The International Festival
Chorus (IFC) is always looking for experienced
choral singers of all voice types. The Chorus has members
from over twenty countries and performs large-scale choral
concerts three times a year. For more information or to
schedule an audition please visit us online at www.beijingifc.org
BICF Welcomes You
- Beijing International Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational
gathering for foreign passport holders. People from 60+
countries come together each Sunday morning at 9 and 11
am at the 21st Century Theater. For more information about
BICF, please contact us at www.bicf.org
or call us at (8610) 8454 3468
ClubFootball
Winter Courses
All ClubFootball Winter courses start in January and February
and are held indoors, running on Weekdays and Weekends @
BCIS (Shuangjing), BSB (Sanlitun), BSB (Shunyi), CIS (Liangmaqiao),
IAB (Lido Place), MSB (Shunyi), ISB (Shunyi), YCIS (Close
to Chaoyang Park), Zhongguancun Academy (Xicheng). Classes
are open to children from all schools coached by professionally
qualified F.A. Coaches. Indoor places are limited so please
sign up now to avoid missing out! To Sign Up: please contact
ClubFootball on coaching@wanguoqunxing.com
for English and coaching3@wanguoqunxing.com
for Chinese listings or call (8610) 5130 6893/4/5/6 for
more info.
The
Commonwealth Society of Beijing is a voluntary,
non-profit organization made up of members from the Commonwealth
countries. Members meet every second Tuesday of the month.
Membership fees are RMB100 per anum, a fee which creates
a basis for annual Charity fund-raising functions. For more
information, contact: sisneo@hotmail.com
or tpbm@hotmail.com
Alcoholics
Anomymous - If you want to drink that is your business.
If you want to stop, that is our business. For more information
check out our website: aabeijing.com
or send us an email at: beijingfellows@yahoo.com
Beijing
Linux User Group
For Linux Newbies and Linux Experts, all are welcome! Send
an email to info@beijinglug.org
or visit our website at http://www.beijinglug.org
for more information about our monthly meetings.
River
of Grace Church
"The River" is an English language international
church for foreign passport holders. Sunday worship services
begin 10:00 a.m., with pre-servic! e prayer starting at
9:30 a.m. We are meeting temporarily at the Yu Yang Hotel
(No. 18 Xin Yuan Xili Middle Street, Chaoyang District,
Phone: (86)10-64669988). Home groups meet on Wednesday,
Thursday, and Saturday in the Chaoyang area. For the latest
information, check our website at www.theriverofgrace.com
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu -- Learn to defend yourself against a
bigger, stronger and heavier opponent. Club meets every
week on TUE, THU, SAT from 7:45 to 9:00 pm at East Gate
Plaza. Contact Andy 1380-137-8214 or email bjjbeijing@yahoo.com
for more info.
Chinese
Culture Club is a non-profit organization with
interesting lectures, trips, hands-on activities and courses.
Open to anyone. All events have English narration/translation.
More info: 64329341
International
Friendship Football Club in Beijing
Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone (from
beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a team or if
you have team your are welcomed to join too. We play on
grass fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB students are
the member fees for one year season. For more information
please check out our website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc
or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn
or call: 6234 7106.
The
Italian Women's Association is a non-profit, non-religious,
non-political organization. the association is open to everybody,
as an opportunity of meeting, exchange and solidarity. Meeting
held each first and third Thursday of the month at 10.30
a.m at the Cultural Institute of the Italian Embassy (Sanlitun
Dong Er Jie). For further information, please contact: pechinodonne@hotmail.com. |
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