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August 8
FC Barcelona v Beijing Guoan
Bird's Nest; 7.30pm
August 3
Sydney's Children's Choir
Forbidden City Concert Hall; 7.30pm
August 2
I Wish I Knew by Jia Zhangke
BC Moma; 7.25pm
July 31 - August 31
Sojourning in Songzhuang A Contemporary Artists Group Exhibition
Art Gallery, East Region Art Center, SongZhuang, Tongzhou District
Tel: 69599760
July 6 - September 30
Atrium of The Opposite House
Feng Shu exhibition of post period insects
July 12
Photo Exhibition A Portrait of Spain
Instituto Cervantes
July 11
Usher in concert
Wukesong Arena
July 10 - August 10
Artists Group Exhibition
Qianyuan Art Space, Tongzhou District
June 24
Concert
Joshua Bell and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra
Where: National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: June 24th, 7.30pm
Cost: 180 - 680RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
June 11
Concert
Daniel Harding and the Swedish Radio Symphany Orchestra
Where: National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: June 11th, 7.30pm
Cost: 180 - 980RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
June 8
National Orchestra of China Michel Plasson guest conducts the National Orchestra of China in a series of prestigious concerts. Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, Cesar Franck's Symphony in D minor
www.chncpa.org
Where: National Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
Tel: 6655 0000
June 5
Great Aircraft Carrier Party
3 stages with more than 10 DJ's bring house, drum & bass psytrance to the desk of an aircraft carrier. Patrick Yu, Ou Yang, Eddie Lv and Blackie are among the highlights.
Tickets include bus to and from Tianjin 300RMB, 250RMB (advance before 2nd June)
Where: Binhai Aircraft Carrier, Tianjin
When: Buses leave from Huaqing Jiayuan West Gate at 5pm and Chaoyang Park South Gate at 5.30pm
Tel: 13681263981
June 5
Drama Thunder and Rain
Where: Peking University Hall, 5 Yiheyuan Lu, Haidian District
When: June 5th, 7pm
Cost: 80 - 150RMB
Tel: 6275 8452
June 4 - 13
Dance B - Boyz & Ballerina
Where: PLA Theatre, 60 Denshengmen Dajie, Xicheng District
When: June 4th - 13th, 7.30pm
Cost 80 - 880RMB
Tel: 8322 0726
June 3 - 5
Dance Behind
Where: 46 Theatre, 46 Fangjia Hutong, Dongcheng District
When: June 3rd - 5th, 7.30pm
Cost: 50 - 280RMB
Tel: 6417 0058
June 2 - 6
Musical Love, Crazy
Where: Haidian Theatre, 28 Zhonguangcun Dajie, Haidian District
When: June 5th, 7pm
Cost: 80 - 880RMB
Tel: 6405 4842
June 1 - 6
Opera Verdi's La Traviata
Where: Opera House of the National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: June 1st - 6th, 7.30pm
Cost: 180 - 680RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
29 - 30th May
Concert
Secret Garden Beijing Tour 2010
Where: Beijing Exhibition Theatre, 135 Xizhimen Wai Dajie, Xicheng District
When: 29 - 30th May, 7.30pm
Cost: 180 - 1580RMB
Tel: 6590 3377
Saturday May, 29
Live Music Nucleus, DH & Chinese Hell Cats, Wu & the Side Effects, Free the Birds Celebrate with grungy junkies, swing cats, blues funksters and indie birds.
Cost: 60RMB for the day or 2 days for 100RMB
Where: 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive in movie theatre park) Chao Yang District
Tel: 6436 8998
May 21
Concert Jazz + Guqin Jean-Phillippe Viret Trio from France and popular Guqin musician Wuna
Where: Forbidden City Concert Hall, inside Zhongshan Park, Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: 21st May 7.30pm
Tel: 6559 8285
May 20
Concert BBC Orchestra - Conductor Jiri Belolavech, Clarinet Sabine Meyer
Where: National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: May 20th, 7.30pm
Cost: 180 - 1080RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
May 20
Chilli Paste Class Learn how to make two types of chilli paste
Where: The Hutong
When: 20th May 10am - 2pm
Tel: 6404 3355 or 8915 3613 www.the-hutong.com
May 19
Stand up comedy at Punk, the Opposite House, 11 Sanlitun Road
19 - 23rd May
Drama
Sweet, Sweet Love
Where: Poly Theatre, 14 Dongzhimen Nan Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: 19 - 23rd May, 7.30pm
Cost: 180 - 680RMB
Tel: 6551 8058
May 17
Brazilian Dance Workshop Beginner's class every Monday
Instructor: Renata Secco (native Brazilian professional dancer and fitness instructor)
Where: Rock City, Room 4007, 4/F, 3.3 Shopping Centre, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District
When: Every Monday 7.30pm
Tel: 15201233055
May 15
What: Over Easy Dance Band
When: Sat, May 15, 9:30 PM
Where: Orange Tree, near Drum Tower
Tel: 6401 7797
May 15
Rock music & family entertainment Western Academy of Beijing Middle School/High School presents their annual Rock in the Park event featuring student bands and dance performances.
A range of stalls selling food, drinks, arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing and photography. If it all gets too much retire to the balcony bar overlooking their Peace Park (not so peaceful this afternoon!).
When: May 15th 2 - 9pm Where: 10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu, Chao Yang District (Take the airport expressway out of town, Beigao Exit, turn left at the first traffic lights and find WAB behind the yellow dragon wall on the left of Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu)
Cost: Free
Tel: 8456 4155
14 - 15th May
Dance
Akram Khaan's Modern Dance Bahok
Where: mei Lanfang Grand Theatre, 32 Ping'anli Xi Dajie, Xicheng District
When: 14 - 15th May, 7.30pm
Cost: 80 - 580RMB
Tel: 5833 1210
14th May
Concert
Martin Stadtfeld and Festival Strings Lucerne
Where: Concert Hall of the National Centre for Performing Arts, 2 Xi
Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: 14th May, 7.30pm
Cost: 80 - 400RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
March 20 - May 13
Exhibition Echoing with Nature - Group exhibition by Gu Zong, Chen Xiaolin and Cheng Xiangjun
Where: Dandeli Art Space, Beijing Image Base, Building 1, 3 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District
When: 20th March - 13th May, except Sundays and Mondays, 9.30am - 6pm
Cost: Free
Tel: 6770 8966
4 - 5th May
Concert
Charles Dutoit and the Philadelphia Orchestra
Where: Concert Hall of the National Centre for Performing Arts, 2 Xi
Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: 4 - 5th May, 7.30pm
Cost: 280 - 1680RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
3 - 5th May
Dance
Don Quixote by Bolshoi Theatre
Where: Opera House of the National Centre for Performing Arts, 2 Xi Chang'an
Jie, Xicheng District
When: 3 - 5th May, 7.30pm
Cost: 280 - 1280RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
1 - 4th May
Beijing Midi Festival
Known as China's own Woodstock. Outdoor music including: British punk band Sham 69 and bands from 10 other countries along with local artists like Free the Birds, Hanggai, Xiao He, Carsick Cats, Brain Failure and more.
Where: Haidian Park, Haidian District 6285 0569
When: 1 - 4th May, 1 - 10pm
Cost: 80RMB per day or 240RMB for four days
Tickets: 6417 7845 or www.piao.com.cn
www.midifestival.com/english
30th April - 2nd May
Dance
Pharaoh's Daughter - Bolshoi Theatre China Tour
Where: Opera House of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: 30th April - 2nd May, 7.30pm
Cost: 280 - 1280RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
29th April - 3rd May
Drama
Design for Living
Where: Poly Theatre, 14 Dongzhimen Nan Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: 29th April - 3 rd May, 7.30pm
Cost: 100 - 880RMB
Tel: 6551 8058
24th - 27th April
Opera
Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin
Where: Opera House of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: 24-27th April, 7.30pm
Cost: 280 - 1280RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
23rd - 25th April
Drama
TNT's Macbeth
Where: Peking University Hall, 5 Yiheyuan Lu, Haidian District
When: 23-25th April, 7pm
Cost: 100 - 200RMB
Tel: 6275 8452
13th - 18th April
Drama
21 Carat
Where: Poly Theatre, 14 Dongzhimen Nan Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: 13 - 18th April, 7.30pm
Cost: 100 - 680RMB
Tel: 6551 8058
10th April
Concert
David Braid Jazz Piano Recital
Where: Peking University Hall, 5 Yiheyuan Lu, Haidian District
When: 10th April, 7pm
Cost: 100 - 280RMB
Tel: 62758452
7th - 11th April
Musical
I have a date with spring
Where: Poly Theatre, 14 Dongzhimen Nan Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: 7-11th April, 7.30pm
Cost: 180 - 580RMB
Tel: 6551 8058
4th April
Concert
Francesco Piemontesi Piano Recital
Where: Forbidden City Concert Hall, 18 Zhaodengyu Lu, Xicheng District (Inside Zhongshan Park)
When: 4th April7.30pm
Cost: 90 - 380RMB
Tel: 6417 7845
3rd April
Love in Jazz - Mr Miss Band Where: Nine Theatre, Chaoyang Culture Centre, 17 Jintai Li, Chaoyang District
When: 2.30pm
Cost: 50RMB, 30RMB students
Tel: 8599 1188
29th March
SALT's Fresh Spring Flavours
Rhubarb, strawberries and asparagus all feature on Chef Ana Esteve's new menu.
Where: SALT 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japanese School, west of Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District
Tel: 6437 8457
28th March - 11th April
Two are better than one - Wang Shugang Solo Exhibition
Where: Alexander Ochs Galleries Beijing, 225 Caochangdi Village, Chaoyang District
When: 10am - 6pm, 26th March - 11th April
Cost: No Cost
Tel: 13520205333
March 28
Concert Tang Dynasty New EP Release Concert (China's first heavy metal band)
Where: Star Live, 3/F Tango, Heping Xi Jie, Dongcheng District
When: 28th March, 8pm
Cost: 100RMB advance purchase tickets, 120RMB at the door
Tel: 6492 5080
26th March - 5th May
Windows on the Hutong - Varvara Shavrova Solo Exhibition
Where: Gallery 49, Courtyard 4 (behind Pacific Century Place Department Store), Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang District
When: 11am - 9pm
26th March - 25th April
William Wegman Exhibition
Where: Chang Art Beijing, 798 Art District, 4 Juxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: 10am - 6pm
26th March - 11th April
Gone with the wind - H. H. Lim Solo Exhibition
Where: Ullens Centre for Contemporary Art (UCCA), 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: 10am - 7pm, 26 March - 11 April
Cost: 15RMB, no cost to students
26th March - 7th April
International Exhibition of Fashion and Jewelry
Where: 3 + 3 Art Space, 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: 10am - 5pm
26th March - 6th April
Another Landscape Photo Exhibition
Where: Inter Art Centre, 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: 10am - 6pm through to 6th April
Cost: No cost
Tel: 5978 9029
Until 21st March
Exhibition
Spring Dream - Liu Ren Solo Exhibition
Where: Dun Gallery, Building 1 Lakeview Place, Dragon Bay Villa, Yuyuan Lu, Houshayu Town, Shunyi District
When: Daily, except Monday, 10am - 6pm
Admission: Free
Tel: 8042 2395
March 17
This is Us: Backstreet Boys World Tour Beijing Concert
Where: Wukesong Arena, 69 Fuxing Lu, Haidian District
When: 17th March, 8pm
Admission: 180 - 1280RMB
Tel: 400888400
Kiss Me, I'm Irish
Girls dressed in green get free-flow Baileys all night. Buy one, get one free all night for the boys.
Where: Bling, Solana 5-1, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: 5905 6999
St Patrick's Day
Where: Paddy O'Shea's 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: 6415 6389
Burger and Guiness on St Paddy's Day
Order a signature All Star burger and get a Guiness on the house
Cost: 65RMB
When: 17th March, 5pm
Where: All Star Sports Bar & Grill, Bldg 5, 1/F Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: 5905 6999
Paddy's Quiz
Free prizes and free drinks for the top five finishers.
Cost: Free
When: 17th March, 8.30pm
Where: Paddy O'Shea's, 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: 6415 6389
Until 15th March
Exhibition
Hutong Play - Huang Kai Solo Show
Where: Amelie Gallery, 798 Art District, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Daily, except Monday and Tuesday, 10am - 6pm
Admission: Free
Tel: 5978 9698
March 14
Concert
Chopin Cycle 1 - All Mazurkas
Where: Forbidden City Concert Hall, 18 Zhaodengyu Lu, Xicheng District (in Zhongshan Park)
When: 14th March, 7.30pm
Admission: 30 - 380RMB
Tel: 6417 7845
11th - 14th March
Drama
Hanging Garden Murder Case
Where: Fengchao Theatre, 12 Dongzhimen Wai Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: 11-14th March, 7.30pm
Cost: 50 - 200RMB
Tel: 6415 7332
March 10 - 14
Drama
Mao Zedong's Reverie at Xibaipo
Where: Theatre Hall of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: 10th - 14th March, 7.30pm
Admission: 80 - 400RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
March 13
Concert
Impressions of New York - The American String Quartet
Where: Concert Hall of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: 13th March, 7.30pm
Admission: 80 - 400RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
March 6
Dance
The Colour of Love
Where: Peking University, Hall 5, Yiheyuan Lu, Haidian District
When: 6th March, 7pm
Admission: 80 - 180RMB
Tel: 6275 8452
Until 5th March
Exhibition
Fine Arts Prints Joint Exhibition
Where: Ku Gallery, Daku Art Centre, 798 Art District, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Daily, except Monday, 10am - 6pm
Admission: Free
Tel: 5978 9202
March 5
Opera
The Voice from Heaven - Countertenor Andreas Sholl recital
Where: Concert Hall of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: 5th March, 7.30pm
Admission: 80 - 480RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
March 4 - 5
Dance
Her Story
Where: Small Theatre Hall of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: 4 - 5th March, 7.30pm
Admission: 180 - 380RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
March 3
Musical
Butterflies
Where: Poly Theatre, 14 Dongzhimen Nan Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: 3rd March, 7.30pm
Admission 50 - 680RMB
Tel: 6551 8058
February 16-20, 2010
Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker and Swan Lake by the Russian National Ballet Theatre
Where: Poly Theatre, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District
When: 16 - 20 February, 7.30pm
Admission: 50 - 10000RMB
Tel: 6551 8058
Until 12th February
Exhibition
Photo Exhibition of Contemporary Artists
Where: Today Art Museum, Building 4 Pingod Community, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District
Daily, except Monday, 10am - 6pm
Admission: 20RMB, 10 RMB for students
Tel: 5876 9804
February 5-11, 2010
Irish Tap Dance Riverdance Beijing Tour 2010
Where: Beijing Exhibition Theatre, 135Xizhimen Waidajie, Xicheng District
When: 5 - 11th February, 7.30pm
Admission: 180 - 2000RMB
Tel: 6831 6633
February 6-8, 2010
Celtic Legends - Irish Tap Dance
Where: Poly Theatre, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District
When: 6 - 8th February, 7.30pm
Admission: 80 - 880RMB
Tel: 6551 8058
4th February
Nightflife
Bad Apples and Mama Funker
Where: Yugongyishan, 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng District
When: 9pm
Admission: 30RMB
Tel: 6404 2711
3rd - 6th February, 2010
Dance
Lar Lubovitch Dance Company China Premiere - Mixed Bill 1
Where: National Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: 7.30pm
Admission: 80 - 580RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
February 3-5, 2010
Dance
Sound of Yunnan
Where: Poly Theatre, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District
When: 3 - 5th February, 7.30pm
Admission: 180 - 1280RMB
Tel: 6651 8058
February 3-8, 2010
Ballet
The Lady of Camellias
Where: Opera House, National Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
When: 3 - 8th February, 7.30pm
Admission: 180 - 1080RMB
Tel: 6655 0000
January 27, 2010
Music
Music in Flames, Swedish death-metal
Where: The Star Live, 3 Floor, No 79 Hepinglixijie, Dongcheng District http://www.thestarlive.com/map_en.asp
When: 27th January, 8pm
Tel: 6425 5677
January 26, 2010
Literary Festival
The Bookworm Literary Festival 2010 Program Launch
Tickets include champagne, free flow wine, canapes, the first opportunity to purchase festival event tickets 250RMB or 150RMB for members
Where: The Bookworm, Building 4, Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District http://www.beijingbookworm.com/pop_contacts.php
When: 26th January, 7.30pm
Tel: 6586 9507
January 26 - 31, 2010
Dance
The Sovereign's Night
Performed by China Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble
Poly Theatre
14 Dongzhimen Nan Dajie
Dongcheng District
7.30pm
Cost: 180 - 1000RMB
Tel: 6551 8058
January 26, 2010
The Killers Beijing Live Concert 2010
Where: Workers Gymnasium, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District
When: 26th January, 8pm
Admission: 380 - 780RMB
Tel: 6501 6300
January 13 - 14, 2010
Berline Philharmonic String Quartet
Concert Hall of the National Centre for Performing Arts
2 Xi Chang'an Jie,
Xicheng District
7.30pm
6655 0000
January 1, 2010
The Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra New Year Concert
Century Theatre
40 Liangmaqiao Lu
Chao Yang District
7.30pm
Cost: 180 - 880RMB
Tel: 6466 3015
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