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Hotel Deals |
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Crowne
Plaza Beijing, the Place to Meet on Wangfujing!
Crowne meeting package: RMB368+15% per person including main
meeting room rental, free flow of coffee and tea, morning &
afternoon coffee & tea breaks, selection of Chinese and
Western set lunch or buffet, broadband, LCD projector etc. Upgrade
to our Executive package with great benefits for only additional
RMB120 + 15% per person. For more details, please contact our
Crowne Meeting Team at (8610) 5911 9819/20 or by email at meetings@crowneplazabj.com
"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 or mailto: res@hotelkunlun.com
Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center Meeting Package
March 1 - December 31, 2009. 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
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.
Now
The Goose & Duck Cheerleading "G"EE"D"ETTES
7 Days a Week 9:30pm
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: Discount
Shows! "4" Nights A Week for Everyone…,Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, Only! RMB100 for Everything. 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
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 will gain free
admission. Advanced booking recommended. 10pm-3am. March 21. Club
Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377
St.
Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint
Patrick, one of the patron saints of Ireland. In the spirit of
this favorite Irish holiday, come dressed in green and receive
a green shooter! Buy-one-get-one on Tsingtao draft beer all day!
Come on to us, What are you waiting for? 9pm-4am. 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.
Lobster
Anyone? Meet Me Tonight and All Other Nights at the Kranzler's
Buffet!
Succulent lobster, prawns, crab and a selection of top-grade meats
are grilled to perfection at our Live Buffet. Before and after
your maincourse, choose your favourite dish from a large array
of starters, sushi, soups, desserts, a fine cheese board and delicious
Hagen-Dasz ice creams. Full Buffet RMB 248.00,Starter & Salad
only RMB 118.00,Dessert buffet only RMB 78.00. New at Kranzlers!
To round off your dining experience we offer great selected wines
- try them all at RMB 98.00 only (also available for a la carte
diners). Open daily from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. For reservation and
information, please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4105. Prices are
per person in RMB and subject to 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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More
Low Fare Tickets Than Ever Before! China-Scandinavia (round trip)
Starting from CNY2,900*
Scandinavian Airlines flies daily from Beijing to Scandinavia
with easy transfer to more than 60 cities in Europe, now only
for CNY2,900, 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
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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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
Substitute
Teaching at WAB
If you have teaching experience and are interested in substitute
teaching at WAB, please email your CV and passport (photo page
& Chinese visa page) to the HR Manager, Lawrence Ng at Lng@wab.edu.
For more information, please visit the Employment section of our
website at www.wab.edu/employment
or call Tel: (8610) 8456 4155 Ext. 1062.
Light/Sound
Engineer Needed at WAB
WAB, a leading international school in Beijing (Nursery to High
School) with 1500 international students (Nursery to High School)
is seeking an engineer who has strong technical experience in
light/audio equipment setup, operations and maintenance. The person
should have proficient English, good supervisory skills, relevant
experience with outdoor events, theaters, mobile performances,
and has working knowledge professional standards of electricial
safety. Email your CV to Lng@wab.edu.
For more information, call Tel: (8610) 8456 4155 Ext. 1062 or
visit us at www.wab.edu
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
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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
8th China International Gift & Home Things Exhibition
March 18-31, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
6509 6688
China International Broadcasting & TV Information
Network Exhibition
March 21-23, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0223
China International Edible Oil And Olive Oil Exhibition
2009
March 15-17, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
6505 2288
The 9th Exhibition On Things For China Pregnant
Women, Infant And Children
March 15-17, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0223
"Tillage And Dedication"-Exhibition
Of Works Donated By Wu Guanzhong
Wu Guanzhong is a famous Chinese artist and arts educator who
has made outstanding contribution to China's arts industry. Come
to see his works, which is widely deemed as a part of treasure
of Chinese culture.
Through March 28, The National Art Museum of China TEL (8610)
6403 4951
"Dark Blue"-Wu Haizhou Solo Exhibition
Through March 18, Pifo New Art Space TEL (8610) 6437 1792
"Ji-Xiang" Art Exhibition
Featuring works of five Chinese artists, Cao Peilun, Hong Hao,
Shi Xinji, Su Xinping and Yang Hongwei.
March 15-May 20, Aye Gallery TEL (8610) 8422 1728
"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
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Theater & Performances |
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Drama:
"If I Were Not I"
Tickets selling for RMB50-180.
7:30pm, March 17-29. Orient Pioneer Theatre TEL (8610) 6527 6911
Theatre Drama: "Watch TV With Me"
This play, by innovative Taiwan playwright/director Stan Lai,
is presented as a debut show of TV Television Culture Center.
Tickets selling for RMB180-1280.
7:30pm, March 18-29. TV Television Culture Centre TEL 800 810
1887 (tickets)
Drama: "Hamlet 1990"
Tickets selling for RMB60-500.
7:30pm, March 18-22. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6524 6789
British Drama: Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist, created by Dickens, has been described as the first
modern novel. And it is one of the few novels whose characters
have entered into modern myth. By TNT Theatre. Tickets selling
for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, March 20-22. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6417
7845
Shangrila Classic Duet Concert
Tickets selling for RMB20-150.
7:30pm, March 21. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
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.
7:30pm, March 22. Capital Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6833 5552 ext.
8224
Dance By Penglai Dance Troup & Shi Xiaojuan
Studio Of Beijing Modern Dance Troupe
Tickets selling for RMB50.
7:30pm, March 22. Penggao Theatre TEL (8610) 5860 1088
Violin And Piano Concert On Beethoven's Works
Tickets selling for RMB10-100.
7:30pm, March 22. PKU Centennial Memorial Hall TEL (8610) 6275
8452
Peking Opera: "Hu Jia Zhuang", "Tian
Nv San Hua", "Gu Cheng Hui"
Tickets selling for RMB50-380.
7:30pm, March 22. China Beijing Opera Academy Experimental Theater
TEL (8610) 5851 9626
"Three In One" By National Ballet Of
China
Tickets selling for RMB20-280.
7:30pm, March 20-21. PKU Centennial Memorial Hall TEL (8610) 6275
8452
Chinese Classical Dance Drama: Dancing Girl Of
Tongque Platform
Tickets selling for RMB100-880.
7:30pm, March 20-22. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6500 1188 ext 5126/5127
Stage Sitcom: Journey To The West I
Tickets selling for RMB50-400.
7:30pm, March 20-21. China Children's Art Theater TEL (8610) 6513
4115
Peking Opera: "Madame White Snake"
Tickets selling for RMB50-380
7:30pm, March 14-21. China Beijing Opera Academy Experimental
Theater TEL (8610) 5851 9626
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
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
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Weekly Calendar |
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| Monday,
March 16, 2009
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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 17, 2009
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Inn Coffee Morning
Purely social events in local cafes that allow you to get to know
people who live close by, pick up a few tips and tricks from those
who have been around the neighborhood awhile!
10-12am. The Bookworm TEL (8610) 6586 9507
St. Patrick's
Day
In the Spirit of this favorite Irish holiday, come dressed in
green and receive a green shooter! Buy-one-get-one on Tsingtao
draft beer all day!
9pm-4am. Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Fucked Up
+ Demerit
Formed in Toronto in 2002, Fucked Up employs creative methods
of spreading information & misinformation, spurning MySpace
and a band website in favor of Wikipedia and an oblique blog.
RMB40.
9pm-3am. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711
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 18, 2009
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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 19, 2009
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Inn Coffee Morning
A purely social events in local cafes that allow you to get to
know people who live close by, pick up a few tips and tricks from
those who have been around the neighborhood awhile!
10-12am. O'Brien's TEL (8610) 6450 8588
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 20, 2009
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Evening Of Wine, Food and Jazz
Come join INN friends at our first evening event of the year at
Piazza Italia, the largest Italian food center in the world, opened
in Beijing in September 2008. Come enjoy a food and wine tasting,
cooking demonstrations and live jazz music starting at 9:00pm.
Price: RMB150 per person. RSVP by March 14, 2009.
7:30pm. Piazza Italia. Email innbeijing@hotmail.com
for details.
"That
Place of Buyi Band" EP Launch and Buyi Band Online Network
Performance
On the night of the Spring Equinox 2009 Buyi Band will launch
their new EP "That Place of Buyi Band" on the Buyi Band
online network. RMB40/50.
8pm. MAO Livehouse TEL (86) 134 2617 9819
Shangrila
Classic Duet Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Reggae Concert
RMB30/50 per person. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425
5677
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 21, 2009
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The Night of Monroe & Elvis
10pm-3am. Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377
Saturday Night
Live Sports
The Kings Bar, outside the south gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi
TEL (8610) 8046 545
Sunday,
March 22, 2009
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Sarah Brightman World Tour Beijing Concert 2009
7:30pm. Capital Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6833 5552 ext. 8224
Dance By Penglai
Dance Troup & Shi Xiaojuan Studio Of Beijing Modern Dance
Troupe
7:30pm. Penggao Theatre TEL (8610) 5860 1088
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
Violin And
Piano Concert On Beethoven's Works
7:30pm. PKU Centennial Memorial Hall TEL (8610) 6275 8452
Peking Opera:
"Hu Jia Zhuang", "Tian Nv San Hua", "Gu
Cheng Hui"
7:30pm. China Beijing Opera Academy Experimental Theater TEL (8610)
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Yen
White
Yen White is back again. This most interactive of Yen event allows
each and every party goer to become an active part of the visual
environment, so just wear white clothing - as expert lighting engineers
and VJs use the white-clothed crowd to project and transform the
atmosphere before your eyes. But of course it will be a feast for
the ears as well, as some of Beijing's best DJs will be behind the
decks. Dio, Usami, Patrick Yu, Eddie Lv and newcomer X. Lee, laying
out the best in House, Tech-house and Electro flavors. 10pm-5am,
March 28. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677
Paul Oakenfold
The world's No. 1 DJ-Paul Oakenfold will be present at GT Banana
Beijing on April 10 with a night of wonderful performance. Don't
miss it. 10pm-5am, April 10. GT Banana TEL (8610) 6528 3636
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
The 11th Beijing Automobile Exhibition
RMB10 for admission. April 2-5. China National Agricultural Exhibition
Hall TEL (8610) 6509 6688
Leaving Beijing
Leaving Beijing? Come join INN as we share essential information
on preparing for your big move, including dealing with antiques
and relics, insurance, exporting pets, planning a departure timeline
and other practical concerns. Coffee, tea and pastries are covered
in the admission fee of RMB40. 10am, March 30. Capital Club TEL
(8610) 8486 2225 ext. 136
A Bass Odyssey
A night of Reggae, Dub, Drum & Bass and Dubstep. After 3 years
of contribution to Beijing's music scene, the Syndicate's djMael
throws down his final dance, inviting France's acclaimed Dub live
act Liquid Wicked, alongside all his Beijing musical companions,
for an explosive cocktail of all the music genres he's been pushing
in China. RMB60. 10pm, Saturday, April 25. White Rabbit TEL (86)
135 2126 3552
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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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