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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
Weekend
Promotion
Enjoy preferential rates for weekend stays at Shangri-La's Kerry
Centre Hotel, Beijing. With breakfast for two and complimentary
broadband access, you'll find it a truly 'chillaxing' weekend
experience ensconced comfortably in our well-appointed rooms
at rates starting from RMB1350 per night. Contact us at (8610)
8529 6388 / hbkc@shangri-la.com
or click
here.
Weekend
Package
Splashing is invited. A special weekend rate of RMB1358 provides
an ideal opportunity for you and your special someone, to get
away and have some fun. Inclusions such as the complimentary
Sheraton Signature drink for two on arrival, Breakfast for two,
access to the fully equipped gym and huge outdoor pool and a
RMB300 food credit to use at the International "Exchange"
restaurant or "Mezzo" a little slice of Italy. Then
there's the late checkout so you can laze around a little longer.
Because you don't just stay here. You belong. Book today at
sheraton.com/shenzhen
or call (86-755) 8383 8888 for more information.
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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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
Hip
Hop Sensation
On April 3 BLING presents Fame Vol 4: Hip Hop Sensation
with two Top Korean Hip Hop DJs/Producers: Jinmoo & Plastic
Kid (Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Disco, Electro) and 2 DJs and 4 Turntables
Playing back to back. RMB50. 9pm till late, April 3. Bling Club
All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
DJ
Anderson Noise
The career of DJ and producer Anderson Noise is one as pioneer
of the electronic music scene in Brazil. As a native of Belo Horizonte,
Noise started DJing in a slow but steady manner. Yet he never
forget to take the necessary steps to insure total success. April
4. Tang Club TEL (8610) 6500 8888
Battle
Of The DJs
This is the 2nd annual battle of DJs, featuring great performance
by top Salsa performers. Lesson from 9pm-10pm; competition runs
from 10pm-10:30pm. Later is the performance and finals. After
12:45 you can enjoy the music night. RMB30. 9pm-2am, April 4.
Block 8. Call 139 1097 5179 for reservation.
For details
about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com. |
Dining Out |
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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.
Maison
Louis Latour Arrives at Kunlun
Promotion Time: 1 March - 30 April 2009. Promotion venues: Summit
Club, Crystal, Jin Yuan Restaurant, Ma Cherie Thai Vietnamese
Restaurant, Keikoku Japanese Restaurant, Shanghai Flavor Restaurant,
Sunshine Lounge, Skyline Cafe. Louis Latour, the highly respected
wine specialists of the Burgandy region, has arrived at Hotel
Kunlun! With over 200 years of history and a tradition of ten
generations of family-run excellence since the 17th century, Louis
Latour offers only the finest in red and white wines. Promotion
Wines: Louis Latour Beaujolais Villages; Louis Latour Bourgogne
Pinot Noir; Louis Latour Marsannay; Louis Latour Coteaux de l'ardeche
Chardonnay. For more information, kindly contact: (8610) 6590
3229. Hotel Kunlun, 2Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang.
Spring
is in the Air
Try our refreshing and surprisingly different Spring Cocktails
in a relaxing atmosphere. "Green Mountain" - A spring
cocktail based on white rum, with refreshing mint and lime, served
with a sweet surprise on the side. The Rendez-vous Bar & Lounge
is the perfect place to meet friends or colleagues, with live
piano music from 6:30pm to 10:30pm daily. Open daily from 8:00am
to 1:00am. For more information, please call (8610) 6465 3388
ext. 4145.
Amazing
Thai Food, 20 April - 2 May 2009
Coffee Garden presents mouthwatering Thai food brought to you
by the culinary team from Shangri-La Chiangmai. Authentic delights
such as Pad Thai (glass noodles), Som Tam (papaya salad), Tom
Yam Goong (hot and spicy soup) are just some of the beloved favourites
offered alongside classical dishes. Get ready for a delightfully
authentic culinary experience. For more information or reservations,
please call (8610) 6561 8833 ext. 40. or click
here.
Easter
"Eggsitement" Sunday Bubbly Brunch
Celebrate this Easter Sunday 12th April at The Westin Beijing
Financial Street with their Easter "Eggsitement" Sunday
Bubbly Brunch. Delicious traditional Easter favorites from decorated
chocolate eggs to fluffy hot cross buns. Just for the little ones,
eggs and face painting and Easter egg hunt and even a visit from
the Easter bunny to delight. Prices start from RMB 368 per person
with free flow Pommery Pop champagne, wine, beer and cocktails,
RMB 298 with free flow soft drinks, juices 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/ (8610) 6629 7815 or email f&b.beijing@westin.com
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 |
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 |
Jobs |
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| Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Admissions
Manager and Admissions Officer Needed at WAB
The Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), a leading international
school in Beijing with more than 1,500 students from 55 different
nationalities, is seeking dynamic candidates for the positions
of Admissions Manager and Admissions Officer. Successful applicants
should have related experience in an international environment,
proficient English language skills, excellent communications skills
and be customer service oriented. To apply, please email your
applications to the HR Manager at Lng@wab.edu.
For more information, please visit our website www.wab.edu
or call Tel: (8610) 8456 4155 Ext. 1063.
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:
Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business
Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions & Divestitures www.lehmanbrown.com
Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270 Shanghai Tel:
+86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425,
Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
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 11th Beijing Automobile Exhibition
RMB10 for admission. April 2-5. China National Agricultural Exhibition
Hall TEL (8610) 6509 6688
2009
World Radar Exposition
April 1-3. Beijing Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6831 6677
2009 Beijing
International Franchise And Small And Medium Size Projects Exhibition
April 2-3, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
6502 5798
Spring Job
Fair
April 2-3, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460
0223
Beijing Adult
Articles Exhibition
April 3-5, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460
0223
Ji Xiang
Works of Cao Peilun, Hong Hao, Shi Xinji, Su Xinping and Yang
Hongwei are on the show.
March 15-May 20, Aye Gallery TEL (8610) 8422 1726
Blue And White-Isolated
Featuring oil painting works of Na Wei.
April 11-May 9, New Age Gallery TEL (8610) 8422 1726
Pang Maokun's
Solo Exhibition
The works of Pang Maokun, dean of the Oil Painting Department
of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, are on the show.
March 7-April 14. Mountain Art-Beijing Linzheng Art Space TEL
(8619) 5978 9558
Kang Haitao
Solo Exhibition
Born in Chongqing in 1976, Kang is a graduate of the Oil Painting
Department of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute.
March 20-April 19. PIFO New Art Studios TEL (8610) 6431 1758
Xu Beihong
Art Exhibition
March 9-April 10. Yanhuang Art Museum TEL (8610) 6491 2902
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 |
Theater &
Performances |
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Drama:
If I Am Not I
In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB50-180.
7:30pm, April 1-12. Fengchao Theater TEL (8610) 6551 3348 Comedy: Prison Break
Tickets selling for RMB80-280.
7:30pm, April 1-10. Oriental Pioneer Theatre TEL (8610) 6527 6911
Cosmo Comedy: Happy
Diner
Happy Dinner is a Putonghua play, starring mainland actress Ning
Jing and former Taiwanese model Wang Siyi. Tickets selling for
RMB50-680.
7:30pm, April 2-5. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6525 2071
Kunqu Opera: Guan Han
Qing
Tickets selling for RMB80-1000.
7:30pm, April 2. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309
Kunqu Opera:
Peony Pavilion
Being one of the most ancient forms of Chinese opera, Kunqu dates
back to the Ming dynasty. The Peony Pavilion, a mythical tale
of true love combating with conservative feudal ethics, is one
of the classic pieces of Kunqu opera. Tickets selling for RMB80-1000.
7:30pm, April 3. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309
Contemporary Dance
In-I
Featuring Juliette Binoche and Akram Khan. Tickets selling for
RMB180-1280.
7:30pm, April 3-5. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6417 7845
Dance Opera: Jue Dai
Jia Ren
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, April 3-4. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6500 1188 ext 5126/5127
Kunqu Opera: Qi Shuang
Hui
Tickets selling for RMB80-1000.
7:30pm, April 4. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309
Guitar Virtuoso Arnaud
Dumond Duo Concert
Arnaud Dumond is a French musician who began his career playing
flamenco before immersing himself in classical music and becoming
a world-class guitarist and composer. Tickets selling for RMB30-380.
7:30pm, April 4. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
Chinese National Symphony
Orchestra Music Season-Soul Of Beethoven
Tickets selling for RMB30-380.
7:30pm, April 5. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Tamas Wells "Valder
Fields" China Tour Beijing
Tickets selling for RMb80-560.
7:30pm, April 5. National Library Concert Hall TEL (8610) 8854
5731
Kunqu Opera: Yu Zan
Ji
Tickets selling for RMB80-1000.
7:30pm, April 5. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309
Bilingual Puppet: The
Ugly Duckling
Tickets selling for RMB80-125.
7:30pm, April 4-26. China Puppet Theater TEL (8610) 6425 4798
Drama: "Who Loves
Who Cares"
Readapted from Reigen, or Hands Around, a 1900 play by Austrian
writer Arthur Schnitzler, the play is set to a contemporary urban
Chinese setting, under the title of Who Loves, Who Cares. In Chinese
dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB60-280.
7:30pm, March 24-April 19. People's Art Experimental Theater TEL
(8610) 6526 3338
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Weekly Calendar |
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March 30, 2009
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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. 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,
March 31, 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
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,
April 1, 2009
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Ladies' Wine Night
Every Wednesday night from 7pm till 10pm is our Wine Night for
ladies. Come enjoy the five-course red wine for RMB228 per person.
Domus TEL (8610) 8511 8015
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,
April 2, 2009
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Kunqu Opera: Guan Han Qing
7:30pm. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309
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,
April 3, 2009
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Kunqu Opera: Peony Pavilion
7:30pm. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309
Hip Hop Sensation
9pm till late. Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
New Tango
Orchestra Beijing Concert
RMB100-220. 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,
April 4, 2009
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Kunqu Opera: Qi Shuang Hui
7:30pm. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309
Guitar Virtuoso
Arnaud Dumond Duo Concert
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
DJ Anderson
Noise
Tang Club TEL (8610) 6500 8888
Battle Of
The DJs
9pm-2am. Block 8. Call 139 1097 5179 for reservation.
Saturday Night
Live Sports
The Kings Bar, outside the south gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi
TEL (8610) 8046 545
Sunday,
April 5, 2009
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"We're From The Same Band" Special Concert
RMB50/60. 8pm. Star Live Concert TEL (8610) 6425 5677
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
Chinese National
Symphony Orchestra Music Season-Soul Of Beethoven
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Tamas Wells
"Valder Fields" China Tour Beijing
7:30pm. National Library Concert Hall TEL (8610) 8854 5731
Kunqu Opera:
Yu Zan Ji
Tickets selling for RMB80-1000.
7:30pm, April 5. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309
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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Mick
Boogie
Mick Googie is the most popular hip hop DJ from the United States.
He is also the official on site DJ of NBA, the royal DJ for American
stars. If you have never experienced Mick Boogie's performance,
it's the time to act now. 9pm-2am, April 9. Vics TEL (8610) 5293
0333
Xu
Wei 2009 Beijing Concert
Born in a normal family in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, Xu Wei is
one of the most popular rock musicians in the Mandarin music arena.
Tickets selling for RMB180-1280. 7:30pm, April 10. Workers Gymnasium
TEL (8610) 6417 7845 (tickets)
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
Swing
Out With 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. RMB50. 9pm-2am, April 10 and April 12. Block
8 TEL (8610) 6508 8585
Hip
Hop DJ HCUE
Hip Hop DJ HCUE comes to Bling Club All Star, also featuring Bling's
superstar resident DJ Keza. RMB50/RMB30 for presale. Free entry
before 11pm. 9pm-2am, April 11. Bling Club All Star, call 1381
055 7239 for details.
Defected
In The House Come To China
Many people think ATFC is a group, and considering his success
you'd be forgiven for thinking so. ATFC is one man, Aydin, with
three UK top forty hits, a successful independent label Onephatdeeva,
a full on DJ schedule, reputation for consistently delivering
quality remixes. RMB70 presale, RMB100 at door. 10pm-5am, April
17. Tango Club, call 136 8333 4144 for reservation or more info.
China
Outbound Travel and Tourism Mart
Come to meet suppliers of outbound travel products. April 22-24.
China World Trade Center TEL (8610) 6505 2288
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 DJ Mael
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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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
Junior Soccer Coaching
FA-qualified coaches teach soccer skills in a fun environment
to boys and girls aged 4 to 18 of all playing levels! Beginners
are welcome, and classes run at 18 venues across Beijing
afterschool and at weekends. Sign up in March for Spring
programmes kicking off in early April! Please see www.clubfootball.com.cn,
mail coaching@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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