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Hotel Deals |
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"Meetings
Made Easy" Package from RMB528
Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing offers 477 well-designed
guest rooms including 39 suites, featuring the very best facilities
and plenty of room to relax. Choose from our flexible and innovative
packages or choose from our extensive a la carte menu. Our wide
range of facilities, ranging from well-equipped meeting rooms
to function rooms and the Crowne Ballroom, enables us to customize
our service to ensure that your function is a complete triumph.
Simply call our Sales team now and we'll take care of the rest.
Simply quote "Meetings Made Easy" Package when contacting
our Crowne Meetings Team. Tel: (8610) 8498 2288; Fax: (8610) 8499
2933; E-mail: rsvn.cppvbj@ihg.com;
www.crowneplaza.com/meeting
Executive
Travelers Package
Arrive in Style with Limo Pick Up and Free Executive Club Benefits
with Grand Millennium Beijing! Come and experience our Executive
Travelers Package, which is specially designed for you! You can
claim mileage too! RMB1688+15% per room per night (single/double,
same rate). Benefits: Complimentary upgrade to Club Floor with
full Club benefits | Inclusive of one limousine transfer to or
from the airport | Complimentary internet broadband | Complimentary
daily breakfast | Single/double occupancy, same rate | Late check-out
at 4pm | Double airline mileage per room. For bookings please
call (8610) 8587 6888; Email: reservations@grandmillenniumbeijing.com
Spring Renewal Room Promotion
This March at Hotel Kunlun, a relaxing Premier Deluxe Room is
RMB 1380net, including complimentary laundry (1 pc per day), an
in-room aromatherapy bath session and buffet breakfast for 1.
Upgrade to an Executive Deluxe Room for an extra RMB200, and enjoy
Executive Club benefits in addition: welcome champagne upon arrival,
laundry and pressing, wake-up beverage, 24-hour butler service,
Afternoon Tea and Happy Hour. (Aromatherapy bath requires one
hour advance notice.) Kindly contact: (8610) 6590 3473.
Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center Meeting Package
Full Day Package: Rmb 668.00 net per person: A meetings concierge
executive dedicated throughout your event | Welcome coffee and
tea | Morning and afternoon coffee breaks with freshly brewed
coffee, fine tea and assorted home-made cookies | Two bottles
of local mineral water per person during your meeting | Your choice
of: International lunch buffet; 3-course western set menu; Chinese
set menu; Local mineral water and soft drinks included | Main
meeting room according to your number of delegates | Stationery
and mints | One flip-chart or white board | 20 table name cards
| Registration desk | One flower arrangement for the meeting room
or registration desk. For reservations please contact: Tel: (8610)
6465 3388 ext. 4126; E-mail: meeting.beijing@kempinski.com;
Website: www.kempinski-beijing.com
Exclusive
Winter Promotion at Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
Pay 2 nights and get the 3rd night free at ONLY daily rate of
RMB 1,080, including daily buffet breakfast and a Welcome Drink
of Hot Chocolate and a series of favorable benefits. You can also
upgrade your room into Deluxe with only an extra RMB 200 daily.
Pay an extra RMB 400 to enjoy the new concept Continental Club
with more comfort and benefits! Check out conveniently until 14:00.
The prices above are subject to 15% service charge. For reservations
and further information, please contact: (8610) 5963 6688 ext.
7700, email resv.prk@marcopolohotels.com
or visit www.marcopolohotels.com
Pamper
Your Senses at The Westin Beijing Financial Street
Pamper your senses from rmb 2100 per couple per night. Indulge
your mind, body and soul. Package includes one night's accommodation
in a luxurious Westin room, two full buffet breakfasts on us,
two relaxing one-hour full body Chinese massages and transportation
to and from the hotel. Let us take care of the details at The
Westin Beijing Financial Street, where you can be at your best.
This exclusive offer is valid until 31 December 2009, minimum
2-night stay, and subject to 15% service charge. Terms and conditions
apply. To make a reservation please call (8610) 6606 8866 or email
reservation.beijing@westin.com
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Nightlife |
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Brand
New Venue, Brand New Menu
The 2nd Office is an perfect place for a party or meeting with
private rooms & wonderful atmosphere. Just tell us your budget
& requires we do the rest! The best Mexican food and Tapas
in town. Mon-Fri 17:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 12:00-22:00. Girls Night
Tuesdays 8 pm First Free cocktail. Queens Party &Texas Hold'em
Night are going out. Franks ladies night every Monday 20.00-22.00,
ladies drink free! Address: Jiang Tai Xi Lu 9-3, west of the Rosedale
Hotel. Lido area. Tel: (8610) 6437 8399; 1390 491 6811; 1358 160
0066.
Serving
Beijing's International Community "Since 1996" Open
24 Hours Year Round!
The Goose & Duck complex lets you experience "4"
venues of entertainment with twice the atmosphere at half the
price! "4" venue "Happy Hour" everyday 4pm
to 8pm all drinks! 2 for the price of 1... *"24" hour
sports pub *Interactive sports arena *Chinese hot pot & party
teppanyaki tables & rooms *Comedy & magic club Monday
thru Saturday: International acts! Show / drink: RMB 200p/p, 8:30pm
- 10:30pm. Discount nites: Monday - students; Tuesday - ladies;
Wednesday - Embassy; Thursday - Hospitality. March! Food &
drink specials for world baseball classic 2009 Beijing's complete
entertainment and party destination. Address: Greenlake Place,
Tower S1 Green Lake International Tower (East side of Chaoyang
Park 4th Ring Road) chaoyang district. Tel: (8610) 5928 3045 /46
/47, hotline: 1390 108 7774. E-mail: gd@vip.sina.com
Chivas
Red Lips Party
Chivalry and ethic are the culture essence of the nobles in the
society. This is a night where there are beautiful and sexy ladies.
They are here to share with you the excitement of fine dances
between beauties and knight. 9pm-3am. March 6. Angel Club TEL
(8610) 6552 8888
IWD
Ladies Night
Club Suzie Wong invites you to celebrate the International Women's
Day and pay salute to all ladies, the half of the sky on this
very special occasion. 9pm-3am. Saturday, March 7. Advanced booking
strongly recommended. Club Suzie Wong, West Gate Chaoyang Park,
Beijing. Reservation: (8610) 6500 3377
Club
La Grand Opening Party
Club La, where hip hop lives, has formally opened its door to
customers. With excellent DJs invited, the Club will show you
the latest trend of the world music and remix it into indulgent
swing. Come to Club La, for the best music that ranges from hip
hop to R&B. 8pm-2am. March 7. Club La TEL (8610) 8599 9999
DJ
Rudy Stock'r Comes To Bling
Acclaimed as the best DJ in France, DJ Rudy Stock'r is taking
the world by storm as the resident DJ for St. Tropez's top luxury
nightclub, VIP Room, along with residencies in Dubai, Paris, Cannes
during the Film Festival, and Miami. Specializing in RnB Chic,
Rudy Stock'r has opened for big acts including Timbaland and Eve.
RMB50, free before 11pm. 10pm-3am. March 7. Bling Club All Star
TEL (8610) 5905 6999
For details
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Dining Out |
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CBD
Sunday Brunch
The Best Kept Sunday Brunch Secret in Beijing CBD is actually
in "CBD"... Come and Indulge Our Grand Sunday Brunch
@ CBD! RMB 328 per person including free flowing Mumm Champagne,
selected Magnum wines not to mention welcome cocktails; RMB 248
per person including non alcoholic drinks. Price is subject to
15% service charge. 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.
Refined
Sushi of Japan
Hotel Kunlun's Keikoku Japanese Restaurant proudly introduces
Niigata Prefecture's Koshihikari rice, the premium of Japanese
rice. Firm in consistency, with an aromatic flavor that is second
to none, Keikoku crafts this superb rice into simple yet delectable
sushi, accompanied by fresh abalone and Alaskan Crab, to name
just a few. Tel: (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5695.
Japanese
Set Luncheon
Come and try our very extensive and exquisite luncheon
options, including delicious Japanese Noodles or steak set and
bento box menus, with a selection of grilled vegetables, rice,
miso soup, sorbet and Japanese tea. During lunch and dinner, Honzen
is also offering you the finest sushi, sashimi, Japanese hot and
cold dishes, as well as its fine selection of sake. Open Monday
to Saturday. From 11:30 am to 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
For reservation, please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4141.
Two
Becomes One in Caffe Marco
Don't eat alone. Indulge yourself and your companion with delicious
buffet in Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing's Caffe Marco and just
pay for ONE! Start your day well with a delicious breakfast for
RMB 148, or enjoy the buffet lunch with excitement from the open
kitchen for just RMB 138. Experience the extensive East-West buffet
or an a la carte menu that can be ordered separately, afternoon
and late night tea and taste the tempting dinner buffet for just
RMB 188. This offer is valid until March 15th. For reservations
and further information, please contact (8610) 5963 6688 ext.
6420. No. 78 Anli Road Chaoyang District Beijing. The prices:
Breakfast Buffet: RMB148 + 15% surcharge; Lunch Buffet: RMB 138
+15% surcharge; Dinner Buffet: RMB 188 +15% surcharge.
InspiRED
Sunday Bubbly Brunch
The Westin Beijing Financial Street elevates their guest experience
with the inspiRED Sunday Bubbly Brunch. Be greeted by a sea of
red decorations in and around an even more extensive buffet featuring
gastronomic delights from all over the world. Donate RMB 15 to
receive a free flow of varying red cocktails. All proceeds will
go towards the "UNICEF check out for children" program
to help immunize children in developing countries. Prices start
from RMB 368 per person with free flow Pommery Pop champagne,
wine, beer and cocktails, RMB 298 with free flow soft drinks,
juice and mocktails, RMB 148 kids below 12 years. From 11:30am
to 3:00pm and all prices are subject to a 15% service charge.
To make a reservation call (8610) 6629 7810 and be inspiRED!
Yellowstone
Restaurant & Bar
Yellowstone is a restaurant & bar, located within the plush
surroundings of the park in front of the hotel. Chill out or dine
in a relaxed atmosphere in this latest addition to our dining
and entertainment options. With a choice to dine or simply enjoy
a sip of your favorite beverage indoor or outdoors, Yellowstone
offers you modern, innovative cuisine with global influences and
skillfully prepared by our chefs. It's a place where you can enjoy
respite from the fast-paced world outside during lunch and dinner.
In the evening, relax and chill out at the bar or the outdoor
terrace overlooking a park and be mesmerized by soothing music
and songs performed by our live band. Address: No. 28, 8 Bei Chen
Dong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing(Asia Games Village) To make
a reservation: (8610) 6481 7000.
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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
Come
Pick Your Favorite Strawberry At Red Berry Garden!
Located at Dongchawu Village of Qiaozi Town, Huairou District,
Red Berry Garden occupies a total area of 50mu and it is a strawberry
base that combines production, sale and nurturing. Due to the
unique quality and taste, our strawberry products are very popular
among tourists and consumers. With advanced planting and management
technology, all the strawberry we produce are green food that
are free of pesticide. Therefore, you can choose our products
as high end gifts to your friends and relatives. Price: about
RMB50 per jin for Japanese genre strawberry, and RMB40 for European
genre. Come any time in Spring before May. TEL (8610) 6967 6392
Beijing
Junyue Aviation Service
Established in June 2001, we are a professional air ticket agent
approved by Civil Aviation Administration of China and the International
Aviation Association. We run air tickets of major airlines and
also help our clients book hotels and international air tickets.
Currently, we have a number of special air tickets for both
domestic lines and international lines, For more details, please
call us at (8610) 5166 7371
Beijing
Travel Service-Professional In Customized Beijing Travel!
As Beijing-based travel agency and tour operator, we specialize
in tailor-made Beijing tours; classic Beijing tour packages,
guided bicycle tours, escorted walking tours to major city highlights;
Great Wall tours and China tours with great values and services.
Join us and enjoy a worry-free Beijing tour now. Address: Room
1809, Kunsha Center, 16 Xin Yuan Li, Beijing TEL (8610) 6501
3060
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Education |
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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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Health &
Fitness |
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Club
Hero-Fitness Expert
Club Hero is a fitness club launched by Beijing Snowpeak Co.,
Ltd, the first company that introduced Snowboard in China with
the main business in professional outdoor sporting products,
dedicated to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle in China.
Besides indoor trainings, we offer a variety of outdoor activities
and adventure travels routes, just to make your life more healthy
and plentiful. No. 8 Lang Jia Yuan, JianGuo Road Chaoyang District
TEL 8610)8918 3290
Chenghe
Dental Service
Established in 1999, we mainly run such service as dental abscess,
medical dental, dental repair, dental correctitude, dental beauty
and dental whitening. Professional service and reasonable charge
plus ambience environment and expertise are the main reasons
why so many patients have chosen us. We believe you will do
the same. Office hours: daily 8:30am-5:00pm (except for national
holidays). Address: Room 102, No. 8 Building, Youhe Jiayuan,
#3 Dongbinhe Road, Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 8421 6429
May
Flower Dental
May Flower Dental is a multi-lingual and multi-specialties dental
office whose goal is to provide professional dental care to
patients to improve their health so that they can look better,
chew better and feel better. With each of our dentists being
a specialist in a certain field, we are trying to make it possible
that you get the highest quality dental care without leaving
China. Address:3F, Tower 2, Yingtai Business Center, No. 28,
Finance Street, Xicheng District TEL (8610) 6657 8833
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Relocations |
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Beijing
Brothers Express Home Moving Service
Being a member of Beijing Relocation Transportation Council,
we've up to 100 vehicles of various types and up to 200 employees
who are well trained in providing professional home moving service.
RMB1200 for Luxury Package and RMB1000 for Economical Package.
Starting price for ordinary home moving: RMB200. For more info
contact (8610) 6289 7746.
Likang
Good Luck Relocation Company
Specializing in home moving, office moving, freight transportation,
furniture and air-conditioner installing and dismantling, piano
moving and more, we can help you with a solution that makes
you worry free and move around cost-effectively with our expertise.
We have branches across the city to offer the most convenient
and fast service to you. Call us to use our service, you will
enjoy a pleasant moving experience. Starting price: RMB220.
TEL (8610) 6282 0581
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Jobs |
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Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
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:
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Genier
Translation
A translation solution provider comprised of senior translators
and interpreters who are experts of their language field, we have
special personnel to be in charge of each project and communicate
with our clients to maximize the quality of our work. Service
in more than 50 kind of languages including English, Russian,
French, German, Japanese, Korean, Italian and Spanish are available.
We are particularly good at trade, banking, finance and securities,
legal contract, software localization and more. RMB90-110 per
thousand words for EN-CN translation, RMB120-160 for CN-EN translation.
For more quotes about translation service, please call (8610)
8066 1316.
Beijing
Zhong Mao Sheng Accounting Firm
We are a professional accounting service provider approved by
Beijing Finance Bureau, responsible for our clients in the form
of legal representative. We've kept strict contract and confidential
information policies as well as archive rooms to help our clients
secure their data. We've also established sound relationship with
businesses from all industries and become friends with them. We
think you too will be our friends after using our service. Come
to us, we'll help you deal with all those taxation and accounting
trivia so that you can concentrate on your own business! For more
details about us, please dial (8610) 6575 7158
He
Mu Jia Mother & Baby Care Center
Hemujia mainly specializes in caring lying-in women and their
babies. Our Ayis and nurses are all well trained with practical
caring skills to better serve pregnant women and lying-in women
as well as their babies. All our employees have passed relevant
examinations and are qualified for tending new mothers and their
infants. RMB26 per day for nurses caring for lying-in women and
babies. RMB3000 per month for senior nurses. We've a large variety
of service options for you. Please call us at (8610) 6716 9782
for further info. Address: Room 403, Unit 1, No. 1 Building, Shidai
Fangqun, Pufang Road, Fengtai District |
Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exhibitions |
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The
7th Beijing International Social Public Security Products &
Technology Exhibition
March 3-5, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
6509 6688
The 14th International
IC Symposium & Exhibition
March 5-6, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
6505 2288
2009 Beijing Home Embellishing
Exhibit & Environmental-friendly Decoration Materials Exhibition
March 5-8, Beijing Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6835 4457
Asia Pacific Wedding
Gown Photo And Wedding Things Exposition
March 6-9, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
6509 6688
Four Square-Contemporary
Ink Exhibition
March 5-15, Today Art Gallery TEL (8610) 5876 0011 ext. 636
"Guan Wu Ya"-Kong
Zhongqi Solo Exhibition
Born in a art family, Kong Zhongqi is a famous artist and teacher
at Zhejiang Institute of Fine Arts.
Through March 15, The National Art Museum of China TEL (8610)
6403 4951
"Rear
View Mirror"-Chen Yufei's Solo Exhibition
Chen Yufei's works for the period of 1984-1996 are on the show.
February 20-March 29, Magee Art Gallery (Beijing) TEL (8610) 5978
9034
"Chun
Xiao" Group Exhibition Of Young Artists
Beijing New Age Gallery present a group of contemporary Chinese
young artists in the new year.
February 7-March 20. New Age Art Gallery TEL (8610) 5978 9282
2009 Solo Exhibition
Of Zhang Kexin
Dialogue Space is honored to host the solo exhibition of Heilongjiang
native artist Zhang Kexin. The exhibition will showcase more than
20 pieces of paintings, sculptures and installations of this famous
artist.
February 13-April 3, Dialogue Space TEL (8610) 5876 9392
Incarnations-Li Wei,
Hei Yue and Liu Bolin Performance Art Exhibition
Through March 19, Paris-Beijing Photo Studio. Address: 798 Art
District, Dashanzi, No. 4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District |
Theater & Performances |
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Concert
Of The Love Ear Day
By Chinese National Symphony Orchestra. Tickets selling for RMB50-380.
7:30pm, March 3. Concert Hall, National Centre for the Performing
Arts TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Drama: Drama "The Life Attitude of Two Dogs
This is about the dialogue between the two drammar creating persons.
Tickets selling for RMB100/180.
7:30pm, March 3-22. Honeycomb-Small Production Theatre TEL (8610)
5166 4511
Drama: "How Much
Love Can be Messed Up"
This is a heart-warming story of a college student's continuing
search for love, despite having her heart broken time and time
again. In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB50-280.
7:30pm, March 5-29. Dongtu Theatre TEL (8610) 5860 1088
Peking Opera: Du Juan
Shan
Tickets selling for RMB50-2080.
7:30pm, March 5. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6417 7845
Ballet: Mei Lan Fang
Mei Lanfang is an inspired work based on the life of the legendary
Peking Opera performer who shaped the art of Chinese theater for
generations. Performed by The Guangzhou Ballet. Tickets selling
for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, March 6-8. Opera House, National Centre for the Performing
Arts TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Folk Concert By Zhejiang
Chinese Orchestra
Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, March 6. Concert Hall, National Centre for the Performing
Arts TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Guzheng Concert
Tickets selling for RMB20-150.
7:30pm, March 6. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Xiao Shenyang
Xiao Shenyang, a.k.a, Shen He, is an apprentice of Chinese comedian
Zhao Benshan. Xiao Shenyang is believed to be one of Chinese performers
who rose to reputation overnight. Tickets selling for RMB180-980.
7:30pm, March 6-April 18. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610)
6835 1383
Ballet: The Red Detachment
of Women
By China National Ballet. Tickets selling for RMB50-880.
7:30pm, March 6-8. Tianqiao Theatre TEL (8610) 8315 6337
Musical Fairy Tale:
Moon Sister
This is a good drama for your kids. Tickets selling for RMB80-600.
7:30pm, March 6-8. China Children's Art Theatre TEL (8610) 6512
9689
Classical Chinese And
Foreign Music Concert
Tickets selling for RMB100-580.
7:30pm, March 7. Concert Hall, National Centre for the Performing
Arts TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Modern Peking Opera:
Jiang Jie (Sister Jiang)
Tickets selling for RMB50-2080.
7:30pm, March 7. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6417 7845
Zubin Mehta & The Vienna Philharmonic Concert
Conducted by Conductor Zubin Mehta, The Vienna Philharmonic is
an orchestra in Austria, regularly considered one of the finest
in the world. Tickets selling for RMB280-1880.
7:30pm, March 8-9. Concert Hall, National Centre for the Performing
Arts TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Why The Flowers Are
So Red-Concert On Lyric Songs
Tickets selling for RMB100-880.
7:30pm, March 8. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Peking Opera: Women
Generals of Yang Family
Tickets selling for RMB50-2080.
7:30pm, March 8. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6417 7845
Drama: Happiness Is
Like Grass
In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB60-280.
7:30pm, February 25-March 22. People's Art Experimental Theatre
TEL (8610) 6526 3338
Film: Gao Xing
Showing in Chinese at all cinemas across town. RMB60.
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,
March 2, 2009
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Quiz Night
Bring your wit and be the next Einstein. Wine specials all night.
Free.
7:30pm. The Bookworm TEL (8610) 6586 9507 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,
March 3, 2009
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Stumbles Quiz Night
Top three finishers get drinks prizes and a special wooden spoon
prize for the tail enders!
8pm. The Stumble Inn TEL (8610) 5867 0248
Concert Of
The Love Ear Day
7:30pm. Concert Hall, National Centre for the Performing Arts
TEL (8610) 6655 0000
French Tuesday
Dress code: business suit for men and casual dresses for women.
China Doll TEL (8610) 5136 5872 ext 111
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,
March 4, 2009
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Luxury Lunch @ Jaan
Come on, spare one hour to indulge yourself into your ever changing
3-course lunch: French Cuisine, elegant surroundings & flawless
service. RMB199 for two-course lunch; RMB299 for three-course.
Daily 12pm-2pm. Jaan. For details please contact (8610) 6526 3388
ext. 4186
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 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,
March 5, 2009
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Peking Opera: Du Juan Shan
7:30pm. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6417 7845
Vino Thursday
Try some authentic French wine for only RMB30 per glass. Free
entry.
7pm. Le Baie des Anges TEL (8610) 6657 1605 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,
March 6, 2009
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The Godfather Of Techno
Juan Atkins is an American musician who is widely credited as
the originator of techno music. Juan Atkins ever setup industrial
electronic troupe with Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May which
helped him gain an influential role in modern music. Juan Atkins
will come to Beijing and let us witness the subversive historical
moment of his music. RMB60 incl. a drink.
10pm. Block 8 TEL (8610) 6508 8585
Chivas Red
Lips Party
9pm-3am. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888 Folk
Concert By Zhejiang Chinese Orchestra
7:30pm. Concert Hall, National Centre for the Performing Arts
TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Guzheng Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006 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,
March 7, 2009
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Club La Grand Opening Party
8pm-2am. Club La TEL (8610) 8599 9999
DJ Rudy Stock'r
Comes To Bling
10pm-3am. Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Classical
Chinese And Foreign Music Concert
7:30pm. Concert Hall, National Centre for the Performing Arts
TEL (8610) 6655 0000 Modern
Peking Opera: Jiang Jie (Sister Jiang)
7:30pm. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6417 7845
Saturday Night
Live Sports
The Kings Bar, outside the south gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi
TEL (8610) 8046 5456
Sunday,
March 8, 2009
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Why The Flowers Are So Red-Concert On Lyric Songs
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Peking
Opera: Women Generals of Yang Family
7:30pm. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6417 7845
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 Red
Party @ Xenia
What Red do you like? Bright red, Pink, Brick red, Rors red, purplish
red, clothes or……come here tonight for our Red themed
party. Free admission before 11pm.
Xenia TEL (8610) 6464 6566 |
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Oasis
2009 China Concert
Formed by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher and their Manchester
mates, Oasis rose to the top of the British charts in the mid-'90s
with its capacity for classic psychedelic pop. The heavily Beatles-influenced
rock band released its debut album Definitely Maybe in 1994, which
became the fastest-selling debut album in British history. To
date, the band has sold over 50 Million albums worldwide. The
band will have their first ever performance in China. Tickets
range from RMB200-1600. 7:30pm-11:30pm, April 3. The Capital Indoor
Stadium TEL (8610) 6833 5552
Swing
Out With The Beijing Big Band
Vintage Jazz sound with Beijing's only Big Band and swing dancing
all night with the Swing Beijing crowd at Block 8. Come by at
9pm for a beginning dance lesson and then listen to the band play
swing hits from the 30s, 40s, and 50s like only a Big Band can
do from 10pm on. 9pm, March 13. Block 8 TEL (8610) 6508 8585
Fashion
Drama: Fashion Made In China
Fashion Made In China will be put on stage at Beijing's Poly theatre
from March 12-15. If you are a fashion follower, then you won't
miss the opportunity of watching this show. Tickets selling for
RMB90-1290. 7:30pm, March 12-15, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6500
1188 ext 5126/5127
The
Night of Monroe & Elvis
An evening of the best combination of American and Chinese classics,
Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Club Suzie Wong, the melting
pot of classic, sexy, wild and rock'n roll. Dress code: 50's and
60's or Monroe & Elvis. Proper costume wearer can will gain
free admission. Advanced booking recommended. 10pm-3am. March
21. Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377
Sarah
Brightman World Tour Beijing Concert 2009
World's renowned singing sensation Sarah Brightman will thrill
Chinese fans with her sweet voice and dazzling appearance during
her concert in Beijing on March 22, 2009. Tickets selling for
RMB380-2000. Capital Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6833 5552 ext. 8224
China
Outbound Travel and Tourism Market
Come to meet suppliers of outbound travel products. April 22-24.
China World Trade Center TEL (8610) 6505 2288 |
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Charity
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
5-a-side Football Leagues
Corporate and amateur teams of all levels can sign up now
for ClubFootball's Spring 5-a-side Leagues. Midweek competitions
begin March 9th and matches are held at Chaoyang Park and
Side Park. Teams and individual players welcome. Please
see www.clubfootball.com.cn,
mail play@wanguoqunxing.com,
or call (8610) 5130 6893/4/5/6 for full details.
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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