Events

Body Pump

thebeijinger — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:02:03 +0800

Not a weight-loss contraption but rather a fitness-boosting, calorie-burning session. Reservation required. RMB 80 (class), RMB 900 (12 classes). 9.30am. Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108, yinyangbeijing@yahoo.com)

Salsa

thebeijinger — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:06:56 +0800

Fun for beginners and intermediates is the name of the game. RMB 490 (beginners), RMB 390 (intermediates). 9.30am. Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108, yinyangbeijing@yahoo.com)

Afternoon Tea

thebeijinger — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:40:30 +0800

Enjoy a traditional afternoon-tea experience with a selection of mini tea sandwiches, handmade chocolate truffles and delicate dessert pastries. Unlimited herbal tea and gourmet coffee. For reservations, email emily.chin@domusrestaurant.com. RMB 80. 1-5pm. Domus

All-Star's After-Party Twilight

thebeijinger — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:52:20 +0800

Got the late-night munchies? This is one meal partygoers should not pass up. RMB 50 (includes one burger/hot dog, one order of French fries, and one soft drink). 2am-5am. All-Star Bar and Grill (5905 6999)

Credit Crunch Happy Hour

bubby112 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:00:45 +0800

Introducing Block 8's New Credit Crunch Classic Cocktail happy hour from London's finest daily 6pm - 11pm， buy 1 get 1 free (except on special event*)

Block 8
No. 8, Chaoyang Park West Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
(10)6508 8585
www.block8.cn / info@block8.cn

Hush Hush

maggiechen — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:15:28 +0800

The Hilton bar gets sexy and stylish on a Friday. RMB 60. 10pm. Zeta Bar (5865 5050)

Thank God it's Friday

thebeijinger — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:47:35 +0800

Kick off the weekend with drinks coupons you can use every Friday (RMB 125 for 6). Free. 6-10pm. 25 Degrees (6552 2880)

Advanced Modern Technique

thebeijinger — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:54:55 +0800

Exactly what it says, dance fans. RMB 480 (12 classes), RMB 1200 (three months). 7pm. BeijingDance (6405 4842) www.beijingldtx.com

Grand Ski Trip @ Wanlong Ski Resort with Localnoodles北京滑雪帮

Catheryn Zheng — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:26:07 +0800

The Grand Ski or snowboard party with Localnoodles pre Chinese New Year. Let's enjoy the wonderful trip and hot spring hotel with new and old friends.Without Equipment RMB 1350, With your own Equipment RMB 1120: Transportation,Door Ticket,Lift Ticket, Equipment, 2 Night Accomdation (the only best hotel at the foot of Wanlong Ski Resort with hot spring spa),Insurance, Food and Drink back to Beijing included.
As the room is really difficult to book during the ski season, so we have to put down deposit before Jan. 5th.
If you would like to join us, please let me know before Jan.4th
RSVP is essential , please email with your name and mobile number at selena.hu@localnoodles.com (中文 / English) or call at:+86 10 6416 7036 or click http://www.localnoodles.com/index/rehto/ski.html for more information.

Los lunes al sol

xibanyayu — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:20:28 +0800

Walking in the city is the name of the new film series at Instituto Cervantes. From the 14th of December till the 10th of January five modern Spanish films around everyday life in cities, urban art and urbanism will complement the series of conferences and exhibitions focused in cities and modern life.

The series get to an end the 9th and 10th with “Los lunes al sol” (Mondays under the sun), one of the most successful and socially implicated Spanish films since the XXI Century began, with Javier Bardem as main character and a story around unemployment broken dreams and social fights directed by Fernando Leon.

(English subtitles)

Skiing in Duolemeidi

Steffi_victoria — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:38:59 +0800

Come and enjoy real Italian winter fun on our slopes with hot wine and dj music.

We provide a shuttle bus service leaving Beijing Friday nights at 7pm, returning Sunday noon, lift ticket, equipment rental, 2 nights accomodation at hot springs for 1200 RMB/person.

For reservations or further information please contact out sales office in Beijing: 010 84535186 or check our website: www.dolomitiski.cn

Hope to see you on the slopes.
Stephanie

China Philharmonic

thebeijinger — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:59:03 +0800

Commemorating the 200th year of Haydn’s passing, big-time cellist Wang Jian returns to work with the China Philharmonic and conductor Yu Long, performing Haydn’s Concerto in C Major. In addition, the Olympics composer Chen Qigang’s Iris dévoilée (Iris Unveiled) is given another turn in Beijing. RMB 80-880. 7.30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall (6559 8285)

Dance: My Venus, Sea Breeze Embraces You

thebeijinger — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:27:46 +0800

Thanks to Premier Zhou Enlai, the China Oriental Song & Dance Ensemble was established as a state-class art troupe 46 years ago. This song and dance gala brings together Arabian music, songs from New Zealand, African folk dance and Korean, Russian, and American dances. Tickets at 6417 7845. RMB 100-1,000. 7.30pm Beijing Exhibition Theater (6835 4455)

Kunqu Opera: The Peony Pavilion

thebeijinger — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:15:09 +0800

One of the most ancient forms of Chinese opera, Kunqu dates back to the Ming dynasty. The Peony Pavilion - a mythical tale of true love battling conservative feudal ethics - is one of its definitive pieces. RMB 380-1,200. 7.30pm. Nanxincang Imperial Granary (6409 6499)

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les Parapluies de Cherbourg)

thebeijinger — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:05:42 +0800

This 2005 musical comedy weaves together a complex love story centering around a 16-year-old girl who falls in love with a local  mechanic in an urban seaside town. Things get heavy when she gets pregnant - and he gets drafted. In French with Chinese and English subtitles. RMB 20, RMB 10 (students). 3pm (Jan 18) 5pm (Jan 17) 7.30pm (Jan 9, 11, 14, 19). French Cultural Centre.

Beginner’s Salsa

thebeijinger — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:20:15 +0800

Learn to dance the salsa that you see in the hip music videos. RMB 100, RMB 80 (students). 8pm. Phoenix Dance School (139 1097 5179) www.phoenix-dance.com

Trainspotting

thebeijinger — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:54:50 +0800

A kinetic, intimate look inside the subculture of heroin abuse, this acclaimed adaptation of Irvine Welsh's novel follows the misadventures of Renton, a brash, twentysomething Edinburgh junkie, and his nihilistic chums Tommy, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie. Alternately comic and off-putting, the film ultimately comes down to Rentonís choice between self-destruction or life. The stellar soundtrack should not be missed. Stars Ewan McGregor. Directed by Danny Boyle. Presented in English with Chinese subtitles. Free popcorn. See photo, p105. Free. 8 pm. Club Obiwan (6617 3231)

Beijing Rob

thebeijinger — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:49:35 +0800

Have a singsong downstairs for the craic. Free. 9pm. Paddy O'Shea's (6415 6389)

Bubble Lounge

thebeijinger — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:53:12 +0800

Not one of Willy Wonka's wackier ideas; rather, deals on champagne. Free. 9pm. Domus (8511 8015)

D.O.A., SUBS, Demerit

thebeijinger — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:03:34 +0800

Vancouver heavy metal legends D.O.A. are joined on their China tour by like-minded metal heads SUBS and Demerit. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance). 9pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)