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 Experience Warm Winter in Four Points
Relax and experience our brand-new guest room, winter package starts from RMB552 net, RMB560net for weekend (Fri. & Sat. & Sun.) The above rate includes Daily buffet breakfast, free use of Fitness center, swimming pool and sauna, and complimentary coffee and tea in room. This offer is valid from 1st Jan. 09 to 28th Feb. 09. No,176 Zhujiang Road, Changshu, Jiangsu 215500, China. T: +86 512 5298 8888; F: +86 512 5280 3588. W: www.fourpoints.com/changshu General Email: Fourpoints.changshu@fourpoints.com
 Warm up the Winter with a Complimentary Night
This winter extend your stay and discover all that Shanghai has to offer from our haven of warm hospitality and exclusivity. Enjoy a complimentary third night when you stay two paid nights at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai. Rates starting at CNY1,900 per room, per night from January 19 through February 1,2009. Contact your travel consultant, visit www.fourseasons.com/shanghai or call the Hotel directly at (8621) 6256 8888.
 Beijing Getaways
Where else can you mix a hint of the Forbidden with a hint of fun? History, shopping and high - tech? Nourish your body, mind and soul? Discover the best of all worlds in one world-class location - the new Hilton Beijing Wangfujing. Valid until end of March 2009. Starting from RMB1,350. For a minimum two nights accommodation in a Deluxe room enjoy daily RMB200 dining voucher that can be used in any of our four innovative restaurants and bars. Tel: (8610) 5812 8888; Fax: (8610) 5812 8886; Website: www.wangfujing.hilton.com
 Hotel Kunlun Winter Room Promotion
Take advantage of Hotel Kunlun's Winter Room rate promotion. A great price gets you a Room with complimentary broadband internet, fitness center, and pool access. Deluxe Room: Price inclusive of breakfast: RMB 880 net. Deluxe Grand Room: Price inclusive of breakfast: RMB 980 net. Premier Deluxe Room: Price inclusive of breakfast: RMB 1080 net. Reservations are required in advance and are subject to availability. For further information, please contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations Department at: Tel: (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5457 or email us: res@hotelkunlun.com
 Regulars Rewards Program
For your next stay, you can enjoy one of the following privileges: Free upgrade(subject to availability on the day); Free one breakfast; RMB 50 off used in laundry service; 2 free drinks from the in-room mini bar(cola, sprite or local beer). On your fifth stay, you can enjoy one of the following privileges: RMB 200 off used in restaurant; RMB 200 off used in laundry service; Free 4 hours usage of meeting room in our business center. For more information, please contact Guest Relation officer via (86 512) 6298 6666 ext. 6205.
 Chinese New Year Celebration Package at Marco Polo Hotels, HK
Usher in abundant blessings in the Year of the Ox at Marco Polo Hotels in Hong Kong, featuring a celebratory Chinese New Year Package from 16th to 26th January 2009 that includes 20% OFF Best Available Rates, Welcome Fruit Platter upon check-in, Daily Buffet Breakfast, 20% Discount on Room Service consumption, and late check-out up to 4pm. For reservations, call (+852) 2113 3115 or email resv.hkh@marcopolohotels.com
 Getaway this Lunar New Year
Want to get away from it all this Lunar New Year? Then head to the Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park. Rates from RMB 588* per room per night including 30% discount on Food & Beverage, free use of Gym, Sauna and Tennis Court, complimentary broadband and wireless internet access in-room as well as in public areas, free admission to Zendai Museum of Modern Art, late check out to 16:00. * Price is subject to 15% surcharge, valid from January 25th to January 31st, 2009, subject to availability, terms & conditions apply. Please call: (8621) 5130 0000 for reservations.
 Warm Winter Best Available Rates at Shangri-la
From 23 January to 8 February, 2009, Shangri-la Hotel Dalian will associate with other sister Shangri-la Hotels to promote the Warm Winter Best Available Rates "Family Package". You can enjoy a newly renovated Deluxe Room with RMB 1068 subject to 15% service charge at Shangri-la Hotel Dalian. Including double free breakfast at I Cafe and free broadband internet access. Guest booking an additional room for a minimum of two consecutive nights will receive one time complimentary buffet dinner for two guests. If room type is available, guest can complimentary upgrade to Horizon Club Room. For more information please contact Tel: (86 411) 8252 5000; Fax: (86 411) 8252 5050; E-mail: slda@shangri-la.com; Website: www.shangri-la.com; Address: 66 Renmin Road, Dalian 116001.
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 Frank's Place New Happenings
Obama inauguration, 20th January. Tuesday 22:00pm, American boutique beers available | Superbowl XLIII, 2th Feb. Monday 7:00am. Set Breakfast RMB98/per start at 6:30am include coffee, juice, Tsingdao draft. Special deal on Blood Marys | Six nations Rugby starts 7th February Saturday 22.00pm, Frank's internal competition | Super 14s Rugby starts 13th February, Friday, Frank's internal competition | (Hot) Valentines Day 14th February Saturday | NBA All Star 15th Feb. Monday 9.00am Slam dunk contest on live. Start on Sunday morning. Address: Jiang Tai Xi Lu 9-3, west of the Rosedale Hotel. Lido area. Tel: (8610) 6437 8399; 1390 491 6811; 1358 160 0066.
 Pave Sun
Russian DJ and promoter Pavel Sun has 12 years experience of Event Management and Marketing work. Starting his musical career in 1991, Pavel plays possible to characterize like modern and actual for best dance floors in the world - it is always up-to-date, on the edge of hot modern trends, even more (nowadays it is tech-house and electro-progressive). He's distinguished with feeling of audience, and also deep understanding of a rhythm, styles, pressure and harmonious development of dj-set. d.pole’s style is near to eclectic in its best meaning. 9pm-3am, January 24. Babyface TEL (8610) 6551 9081. For more information please visit www.clubzone.com.
 Happy Niu Year
Ox, a symbol of diligence and kindness in Chinese culture, is believed to be able to suppress evil force and bring luck to people. With the coming of the year of the OX, HLG wishes everyone a Happy Niu Year. Fine gifts will be offered to those who was born in the year of OX. Free entry. 9pm, January 23. HLG Bar TEL (8610) 5905 6370
 Pre-New Year Eve Party
Come to enjoy a pre-New Year carnival with all those like you, party animals, on the night before the Eve of the Chinese Spring Festival. We offer a big variety of performance as well as friends-making games, lucky draws and much more so that you will have an unforgettable new year Eve. 9:30pm, January 24. Houhai Paradise TEL (8610) 8401 5076
 Spring Festival Temple Fair Week
Vics present a week of temple fair from January 25 to January 31 to to add new touch to your Lunar New Year celebration. Come wear China Style dress. Those in the dress code can win one lucky draw chance for every 500rmb consuming. Featuring hip hop. 9pm. Vics TEL (8610) 5293 0333
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 Spring Festival at China World Hotel, Beijing
Celebrate the most splendid and eagerly-anticipated of holidays, the upcoming Spring Festival, surrounded by the blessings of families and friends, with delectable Chinese New Year cakes and beautifully-packaged hampers from China World Hotel, Beijing. For your Spring Festival celebrations, choose from an attractive selection of inviting set menus from Summer Palace. For Festive Nian Gao and hamper orders and more information, visit www.chinaworlddining.com or contact our Summer Palace at (8610) 6505 2266 ext. 34, Restaurant Reservations Centre at (8610) 6505 5838 or email: fbreservations.cwh@shangri-la.com
 Prosperous Offerings at Yao Chi
Pass on your good wishes to family, friends and clients with our symbolic New Year treats! Grand Millennium Beijing prepares two kinds of delicious traditional New Year cake, Cantonese "Nian Gao" and Ma La Gao with the meaning of getting higher and higher every year" to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Small size: RMB 68 nett; Big size: RMB 88 nett. Valid until Jan 25th, 2009. F&B Hotline at (8610) 6530 9383.
 Dine For Free
For every RMB 600 (excluding service charge) of your restaurant bill you will receive ONE RMB 150 dining voucher. Valid for Texan Bar & Grill, The Patio, Gallery Lounge and Pig & Thistle. Not valid in conjunction with other discounts or promotions and excludes 15% service charge. Limited offer. Please call Holiday Inn Lido Beijing: (8610) 6437 6688.
 Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center Dinner Package
10 December 2008 - 10 February 2009 Dinner Package: RMB 522.00 net per person: Peanuts /potato chips and vegetable crudites for the cocktail reception | Your dinner choice of: International dinner buffet; 3-course western set menu; Chinese set menu | Unlimited local beer, local mineral water, juices and soft drinks for 3 hours | Tablecloth, chair covers and skirting | Flowers for the dinner tables | Podium with standing microphone | Portable stage | Ice carving with company logo | 10-pound home-made cream cake | LCD project with screen. For information or reservations, please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4126.
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 Fly with Scandinavian Airlines from China-Europe(round trip) starting from CNY3,400*
Scandinavian Airlines flies 10 time/week from Beijing to Scandinavia with easy transfer to more than 60 cities in Europe, now only for CNY3,400, for more information, check out on www.flysas.cn or call SAS offices Beijing: (8610) 8527 6100, Shanghai: (8621) 5228 5001 or click here. * Exclude fuel and surcharges.
 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
Enjoy Hot Spring In Changbaishan Mountain
Heifengkou at Changbaishan Mountain is home to over 1000 square meters' hot spring clusters, which makes the cliffs and sand in the surrounding areas colorful and delighting to tourists' eyes. In winter, the hot springs will turn into beautiful scenery when they are surrounded by a world of ice and snow. What's more important, the high temperature hot spring here, which is renowned as the magic water, can help relax the muscle and promote blood circulation, drive cold and cure disease, particularly arthritis and various skin diseases. For details please contact (8610) 6588 0066 ext. 8501
Nanling, The Southernmost Of China's Snow Line
Located on the border between Guangdong Province and Hunan Province, Nanling is the rain boundary of northern and southern China as well as the southernmost place where there will be snow in winter. It is also one of the few places in Guangdong Province where you can appreciate the floating snow flakes. Want to experience a different winter of Southern China? Nanling is the very place you should go to. For details about the route, please consult with your preferred travel agency.
Professional Air Ticket Booking Agent
Beijing Huihuang Aviation Service Company is a professional air ticket agent. We have special staff and lines arranged to meet your special need and we offer discounted air tickets and train tickets, with free delivery of the tickets to your doors. Currently we have special air ticket for Beijing-Paris line (RMB6380 for roundtrip) and RMB1400 flying from Beijing to Hong Kong and RMB2420 for roundtrips between the two cities. For more discounted air tickets please call our hotline (8610) 6427 7671
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 The British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing provides the English National Curriculum for the expatriate community of Beijing. The school's educational approach arises out of the best practices found in British schools around the world, emphasizing high academic results, respect for one another, and a diverse academic and extra-curricular programme. As a result, students are provided with the qualifications and skills to enter universities worldwide. The British School of Beijing is at the centre of a committed community with parents, teachers and friends of the school dedicated to the children's success. Further information or visit to the school can be arranged etc. Mailto: info@britishschool.org.cn or Tel: (8610) 8532-3088.
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Omshanti Yoga
As a professional yoga studio, we have dedicated ourselves to creating a tranquil retreat in which you can escape from the world and devote yourself to yoga. Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced yogi, we offer a variety of classes and programs that suit your wallet and needs. We strong believe that life's better with Yoga. We think you'll fully agree with us after you become a part of us. RMB150 for a single class, RMB500 for ten classes. Address: B1117, 11 Building, Jianwai SOHO West, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5869 2849
Soleil, A Hairdressing Salon From Tokyo
A beauty and hairdressing salon comprised of stylists from Tokyo, Soleil aims to push you to the frontline of style and enjoy the moment of beauty with our rich information on fashion and hospitality while relaxing yourself in our carefully selected music. Reservation required. Starting price: RMB260 for woman and RMB240 for man. Address: 3F, 7301, No. 7 Building, Jianwai SOHO, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5869 0334
Aoluosi International Medical Beauty Clinic
Affiliated to Lifecare Bio Co., Ltd, Beijing Aoluosi International Medical Beauty Clinic is specialized in providing bio-tech based beauty service. We have 15 pieces of patented technology and many a famous brand. We are trustworthy because of our advanced technology and integrity to the world's fashion. Address: F25, Tower C, Oriental Silver Building, 48 Dongzhimenwai Avenue, Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 8447 7833
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Haiyan Home Moving
Established in 1996, Haiyan is a professional home moving and private goods storage company in Beijing. We have more than 100 vehicles of various types and up to 500 well-trained employees to cater to our clients' demand. We have branches all over the city to make sure that your demand will be met in the first time of your calling. RMB1200 for luxury moving package and RMB1000 for economical moving. For more info please dial (8610) 6125 7279
Zhengtong Home Moving Service
Beijing Zhengtong Home Moving Service has over 30 trucks of various sizes as well as a group of well-trained and dedicated staff to undertake home moving and furniture/piano moving for our clients. We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We offer on site quote based on your belongings and promise to arrive to serve you within the shortest period of time. Starting price: RMB200-220 for individual clients and RMB200-260 for companies. TEL (8610) 6125 7279
Beijing Longxiang Rongda Freight Company
As a professional home moving company, we have dedicated and skillful workers who can easily and skillfully move your precious items like piano and furniture to where you'd like them to be. In addition, we also have storehouse to help you store their materials. Sincerity and reasonable price are what we are based on and are two of the many reasons why our clients choose us. Address: 23 Xiaoxiguan Xihoujie, Haidian District TEL (8610) 6236 6245
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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. |
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Jiufang Yangguan Culture Company
Located in Weigongcun of Haidian District, which is adjacent to the prestigious Beijing Foreign Studies University, we are committed to offering translation and interpretation service in more than 30 kinds of foreign languages. We are specialized in medicine, machinery, computing, electronics, economics, energy and so on. Chinese to English translation is priced for RMB160-180 per thousand words, and English to Chinese translation for RMB130-160 per thousand words. For more details please contact (8610) 6213 1801
Hanya Investment Consulting Firm
A Sino-Korean joint venture, Hanya is an agency specializing in enterprise investment service. Our main lines of businesses include foreign capital investment and registration, expatriate visa service, enterprise taxation service and company inquiry service. Address: Room 917, Wukuang Building, Asian Games Village, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5166 8871
Yiyingbao Housekeeping Service
Located opposite to Beijing Maternity Hospital, Yiyingbao is devoted to providing comprehensive and thoughtful service and related products to new mothers and their babies. Operating with the business concept of being responsible to clients, to employees and to our company, we conduct strict review on our employees so that they can meet our requirement not only in skills but also in ethic. For more info about us, please contact (8610) 8597 6337. |
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"Water And Color" Contemporary Ink Art Show
January 11-23, Today Art Gallery TEL (8610) 5876 0011
Implosion Or Fusion: The Special Moment of International Art Talk
This is an exchange exhibition of contemporary art between Chinese and American artists.
January 11-February 21, Element Museum of Contemporary Art TEL (8610) 6431 2361
Art Exhibition: In The Name Of Copper
January 11-February 21, Jiudu Art Space. More info viajiudu@9dkj.cn.
"Domestic Anchor"-Joint Exhibition Of Chinese and Indian Artists
January 10-February 10, Huayisha Art Center TEL (8610) 8459 9525
Exhibit On Chinese Industrial Arts
January 10-February 10, National Art Museum of China TEL (8610) 6403 4951
The 35th China International Fur & Leather Products Trade Fair
The event will attracted exhibitors from all over the world. It is approved and organized by Ministry of Commerce of the Peoples Republic of China with the support from China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Foodstuffs Native Produce and Animal By-Products.
January 13-19, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8454 0980
"Revelation Of Views"-Shi Jianjun Solo Exhibition
January 17-February 18, Yuan Art Center TEL (8610) 5272 1066
"Hypnosis"-Meng Qingxin, Sun Xuemin Exhibition
Meng Qingxin and Sun Xuemin, two artists who are well-known for their unique art language, bring their works on the show.
January 4-24, EM Art Gallery TEL (8610) 5208 3787
100 Tales In Animamix
December 19, 2008-February 28, 2009, Linda Art Center TEL (8610) 5978 9565
Domestic Anchor
This is a joint exhibition of works of Chinese and Indian artists.
January 10-February 10, Huayisha Art Center TEL (8610) 5794 1411
Works Of Teachers Of Central Academy Of Fine Arts
RMB20 for adult; RMB10 for student. Daily 9am-4:30pm.
December 22, 2008-January 22, 2009, Beijing Huangchneg Art Hall TEL (8610) 8511 5114
My Own Way
Featuring artists Dong Yuan, Li Rui, Li Wei, Shang Yixin, Song Guiyu, Yua Xin, Zeng Jianyong, Zeng Yang, Zhang Wenjia and Zhang Zhandi, all of whom are active young artists who know how to cherish themselves, their families and friends and live a life with belief and principle.
December 13, 2008-March 1, 2009, Shengzhi Space Art Center TEL (8610) 6435 9719
Fluttering Heart
Zhu Quanmao, an installation artist from Japan brings his works to Beijing following a 2007 debut.
December 20, 2008-February 20, 2009, Xi Gallery TEL (8610) 5978 9976 |
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Drama: Looking West to Chang'an
This play, based on a novel by famous Chinese novelist Lao She and starring Ge You, one of China's most recognizable actors, narrates the story of Beijing's original hustler in 1950s Beijing. In Chinese. Tickets selling for RMB180-1080.
7.30pm, January 19-22. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6500 1188 ext 5126/5127
Drama: Long Xu Gou
Another novel by Lao She is moved onto stage this week. Tickets selling for RMB40-500.
7:30pm, January 14-February 9. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6524 9847
New Year Concert By Song and Dance Troupe of National Defense Ministry of Russia
Tickets selling for RMB180-680.
7:30pm, January 19-21, NCPA-Opera House TEL (8610) 6606 4705
Symphony Concert On Russian and French Ballet Works
Tickets selling for RMB100-600.
7:30pm, January 19. NCPA TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Peking Opera: Su Wu Mu Yang
Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, January 19. NCPA TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Carmen
Bizet's masterpiece will be performed in the form of flamenco, modern dance and ballet. Tickets selling for RMB180-1280. 7:30pm, January 21, 2009. Tianqiao Theatre TEL (8610) 8315 6300
Jasmine Flower
New Year concert on classic folk songs. Tickets selling for RMB50-880.
7:30pm, January 21. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
The Butterfly Lovers-Chinese Classic Violin Concerto
Tickets selling for RMB50-880.
7:30pm, January 22. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
Spring Festival Sinfonia-Orchestral Music Concert
Tickets selling for RMB10-100.
7:30pm, January 23. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
2009 New Year Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80-1080.
7:30pm, January 24. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Li Chuanyun Violin Recital
Li Chuanyun, one of the biggest born 80's violin stars to emerge from the Chinese mainland, performs a recital in the Chinese capital. Tickets selling for RMB 80-580.
7.30pm, January 24. NCPA TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Overseas Chinese Music Gala 2009
Tickets selling for RMB100-1200.
7:30pm, January 24. NCPA-Opera House TEL (8610) 6606 4705
Musical And Fairy Tale: The Moon Sister
Tickets selling for RMB60-380.
7:30pm, January 22-24. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6500 1188 ext 5126/5127
Dance-Kungfu-Acrobatic Drama: "Journey to the West"
This is a perfect combination of suspend, kung-fu, acrobatics, ballet, folk arts and dance with dazzling stage and costume design. Come to check how this classic Chinese literary treasure of "Journey to the West" has been interpreted by means of stage performance. Tickets selling for RMB100-880.
7:30pm, January 14-23/26-31, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455
Ballet: Swan Lake
By Russia Ballet. Tickets selling for RMB80-1280.
7:30pm, January 15-27, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 1854
Film: "Chi Bi"
Chi Bi, or The Battle of Red Cliff, is Taiwan director John Woo's first Chinese film since 1992. The director tries to go beyond the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and restore the real Chibi war. Showing in Chinese with English subtitles in all cinemas across town.
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 |
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INN Monthly Meeting
China Culture Center will be in attendance to teach you all about the history and traditions of Chinese New Year of the OX, the most important Chinese holiday! Join us at the Capital Club from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon for this fun and informative meeting. Coffee, tea and pastries are covered in the admission fee of RMB40.
Capital Club TEL (8610) 8486 2225 ext. 136
Happy Hour + Business Set Lunch Special
Buy one get one free on draft beers and house spirits, and complimentary house wine for ladies during the All-Star Happy Hour time from 1-3pm and 5-7pm. RMB50 set business lunch includes 1 appetizer and 1 main entree between 11am-2pm. RMB10 for an additional dessert.
Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Schnitzel Day
Die Kochmuetzen replenishes your energy for the week ahead: we offer you All You Can Eat Schnitzels (escalopes). RMB60-78 various styles, from the famous Wiener Schnitzel to Gypsy Escalope and Escalope Italia.
Die Kochmuetzen TEL (8610) 5869 3830
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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French Tuesday
Dress code: business suit for men and casual dresses for women.
China Doll TEL (8610) 5136 5872 ext 111
VIP Night
Kandi Klub invites you to our popular VIP Night. This is a prefect venue to entertain, socialize and have a good time with friends or business partners. We will enhance your surroundings with the latest chart music and high quality service from our staff.
Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 9999
Lady's Night @ Angel
A super high themed party where you can make every decision on your own. Free admission.
8:30pm till late. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
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Carmen
7:30pm. Tianqiao Theatre TEL (8610) 8315 6300
Candy Shop
Every Wednesday is Candy Shop-the Block 8's version of Ladies Night. Free candy cocktails for ladies all night long. Special drinks for gentlemen as well.
9pm. Block 8 TEL (8610) 6508 8585
Jasmine Flower-New Year concert On Classic Folk Songs
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
One World One Salsa
With the slogan of One World One Salsa, we not only teach you how to dance, but also offer you a perfect chance for networking. Can't dance, no problem! We have professional coaches who will teach you free of charge and enable you to dance immediately. One selected cocktail on special offer each time.
8:30pm-9:30pm. Trader Vic's TEL 139 1098 9820
Thursday, January 22, 2009
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The Butterfly Lovers-Chinese Classic Violin Concerto
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
Champagne Night
Come to enjoy the most incredible champagne deal in Beijing. Buy 2 bottles champagne, get one free specials.
8pm-2am. Vics Club. TEL (8610) 5393 0333
Ladies Night
2 for 1 for Ladies. The Kings Bar, outside the south gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi TEL (8610) 8046 5456
Friday, January 23, 2009
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Spring Festival Sinfonia-Orchestral Music Concert
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
Friday Beer Promotion
One Meter HB beer (11 glasses) including 1 Butcher Starter (cold cut platter) for RMB250 only!
Die Kochmuzen TEL (8610) 5869 3830
80's Night
Join us for the new and improved 80's experience, now every Friday night and featuring 4 DJs on rotation to keep the mix fresh. The best from the 80's with a few surprises from the 70's and 90's and no cover charge! Rock out with the infamous Lady Marmalade, Side B and the strut of Sweet FA. Enjoy 80's prices on shots and Long Island Ice Tea. Free entry.
10pm onward. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086
Saturday, January 24, 2009
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2009 New Year Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Li Chuanyun Violin Recital
7.30pm. NCPA TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Overseas Chinese Music Gala 2009
7:30pm. NCPA-Opera House TEL (8610) 6606 4705
Saturday Night Live Sports
The Kings Bar, outside the south gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi TEL (8610) 8046 5456
Sunday, January 25, 2009
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Happy Bubbles Night
All champagne Buy One Get One Free on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Advanced booking strongly recommended.
Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6538 2349 ext. 202
Sunday Brunch
One of the best Sunday Brunches in town! Pamper yourself with a wide variety of German delicacies in a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere while enjoying classic music performed by our string quartet! Large buffet, all you can eat with live cooking station, fresh oysters, cold-cut selection and choose a main course from a special selection, German desserts buffet, including 2 glasses of Sparkling Wine per person or free flow of HB beer, juices and coffee/tea. RMB188 per person only! Children under 3, free of charge and aged 3-7 pay only half price.
11:30am-3pm. Die Kochmuzen TEL (8610) 5869 3830 |
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Atomic Hooligain
Atomic Hooligan are regarded as one of breakbeats' premier artists with their consistent sound of bass-rumbling-breaks. This is going to be your only chance to meet up with the very tasty dance music with the loudest fire works sounds back ground! Will you give us the answer about the competition between those sounds afterwards? 9pm-3am, January 30. RMB80/RMB50 presale. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711
The Romantic Melody
This is a special concert for The Valentine's Day. Tickets selling for RMB100-880. 7:30pm, February 14. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 1854
Paul Van Dyk
Born in Germany, Paul van Dyk is one of the world's leading electronic dance music DJs and producers. He was a trance producer in the early 1990s, but has since stated in an interview that he no longer defines his music as trance. In May 2008, Paul van Dyk set up a remix competition with digital download network Beatport.com, inviting aspiring producers to remix his single 'Far Away' which appeared on his 2007 album 'In Between'. 9pm-4am, February 21. GT Banana TEL (8610) 6528 3636 |
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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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Are You an Alumni of an Australian University?
The Australia China China Alumni Association is a not-for-profit group open to all alumni of all Australian Universities. We run monthly events in Beijing and Shanghai, ranging from Ski Trips and hiking days, to Summer BBQs, networking drinks, gala dinners, annual alumni awards, and more! Register on our bilingual website at www.AustChinaAlumni.org
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's Indoor Junior Coaching Courses
Develop your soccer skills and have fun this Winter with ClubFootball's indoor junior coaching courses! Courses run at venues across Beijing including ISB, BSB Sanlitun, Yew Chung, BCIS, IAB and CIS, and are open to kids from all schools aged 4 to 18. All coaches are qualified by the FA, and courses are open to boys and girls of all levels. Call (8610) 5130 6893/4/5/6, mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com or see www.clubfootball.com.cn for details of courses near you.
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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