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 Love
at Grand Millennium Beijing
Superb settings, awarding-wining cuisine and personalisers will
definitely turn every minute of your wedding a memorable one...
Dream Vision RMB 358/person; Romantic Eden RMB 458/person; Luxurious
Melody RMB 588/person. 10 person/table, minimum 10 tables. All
the above prices are subject to 15% service charge. For more information
please consult our wedding specialists at (8610) 8587 6888 ext.
5335 or 133 011 61861.
 Hotel
Kunlun August Room Promotion
Take advantage of Hotel Kunlun's Summer Room rate promotion. A
great price gets you a room with complimentary broadband internet,
fitness center, and pool access. Deluxe Room: RMB 980 net inclusive
of breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB 1180 net inclusive of breakfast;
Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1380 inclusive of Summit Club Executive
breakfast. Reservations are required in advance, subject to availability.
For further information, please contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations
Department at: Tel: (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5457 or email us: res@hotelkunlun.com
 Summer
Collection Package at InterContinental Beijing Financial Street
InterContinental Beijing Financial Street is situated at the gateway
of Beijing's prestigious financial and business district. The
convenient location, elegant environment, and excellent service
provide both leisure and business travelers an ideal place to
recharge. Choose the Summer Collection Package at the best flexible
rate with two daily breakfasts, you will receive a complimentary
30 minutes Neck / Shoulder Massage at the famous urban spa ---
I-Spa and 2 pieces of shirts laundry per room per stay. Please
call (8610) 5852 5888 and (8610) 5852 5773 for details. www.intercontinental.com/icbeijing
 The Jianguo Hotel Beijing---Your Green Home in Beijing CBD
Jianguo Hotel Beijing is situated adjacent to the Jianguomenwai diplomatic quarter, in the heart of Beijing's business and administrative centre. The hotel has well-appointed suites and rooms which combine comfortable and up-to date business requirement, always focusing on business traveler, and its structure and characteristic interior decoration and luxuriant water garden and courtyard have the elegant and naturally beautiful environment that is unique in Beijing. The hotel's ground level with a complex of western and Chinese restaurants, bar, cafe, lobby lounge and beer garden and its dedicated meeting and banqueting rooms can cater every client's needs. No.5 Jianguomenwai Da Jie,Beijing 100020, P.R.China. Tel: (8610) 6500 2233; Fax: (8610) 6500 2871; E-mail: jianguo@hoteljianguo.com; Website: http://www.hoteljianguo.com
 Business
Value Rate at Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Weekday: Superior Room - RMB1, 470.00 per room per night | Deluxe
Room - RMB1, 570.00 per room per night | Executive Room - RMB1,
780.00 per room per night. Weekend: Superior Room - RMB1, 320.00
per room per night | Deluxe Room - RMB1, 420.00 per room per night
| Executive Room - RMB1, 630.00 per room per night. Include: Free
Airport butler service, one way pick-up for one night stay and
round trip for two nights stay | One complementary buffet breakfast
| Free Internet access | Free access to both health club outlets
and indoor swimming pool | Rate subject to 15% surcharge. Valid
date from May to end of August, 2009. The terms and conditions
are subject to availability and confirmation by the Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. We look forward to welcoming you
to stay at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center! For reservations:
Reservations.Beijing@kempinski.com;
Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522 Fax: (8610) 6462 2204.
 The
Family Getaway at Kempinski Sanya From RMB1480 / room / night
June 30, 2009. Spend quality time with your kids at the tropical
paradise resort of Kempinski Sanya, the only resort in sanya,
with it's own private beach. This great value package is specially
tailor-made for families and kids with a promise of endless Fun
& Games. Please click
here for more details. Conditions apply: *Valid from July
01, 2009 to Oct 31, 2009 excluding the National Day period from
Sep 30 to Oct 08 2009 | *Valid for minimum 2 nights stay in Deluxe
Ocean View and above room categories | *Subject to availability
| *Can not be used in conjunction with any other promotions. For
more information please visit www.kempinski-sanya.com
or call us on (86898) 3889 8888.
Summer Getaway
- Family Package at Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa
Come to Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa and enjoy a perfect beach
holiday with your family, friends and your loved one. Family Package
starts from 3,888 RMB / 3 nights includes *Round trip airport transfers.
*Luxurious accommodation. *Daily breakfast for two. *Free breakfast
for kids below 12 years old. * RMB 500 dining credit. *One Kid's
Cup per child for free flow drink in any of our resort outlets.
*Daily selective complimentary activities for kids & adults
* Up to a maximum 2 adult and 2 children per room. * Free use of
a DVD Player with a wide selection of DVDs and more... Valid until
November 3, 2009, terms and conditions apply. Book now: (86 898)
8856 1133 and 400 888 5551 (China) or book online: sanyamarriottresort.com
So Inspiring
RMB 1,488* per night: Accommodation in Luxury Room | Complimentary
buffet breakfast at VIC restaurant | Complimentary broadband or
Wi-Fi Internet access in guest rooms | Complimentary broadband
or Wi-Fi Internet access in the meeting room | 1 complimentary
guest room per 20 paid guest rooms, up to 2 complimentary rooms
per group | Package includes main meeting room for full-day, 2
coffee breaks and an international buffet lunch at VIC | 1 complimentary
upgrade to Luxury Premier Room | 1 welcome drink at M Bar upon
group arrival | Valid until October 11th, 2009 | Minimum 10 guest
rooms | For participants without guest rooms: RMB 500* for full-day
meeting. * Prices are subject to 15% surcharge. For information
or reservations please call (8610) 8599 6666 ext. 6888 or reservation@sofitelwandabj.com
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 Free
Venue, Hearty Menu
Beijing's best and oldest sports bar continues to impress with
its extensive beer list, hearty bar food designed by Aussie chef,
pool tables, free Wi-Fi, Tues Texas Hold'em, Wednes trivia quiz,
Thurs darts and Fri spool competition nights, and plasma TVs showing
any sports you want! Free venues for all parties and meetings.
Frank's is a capital classic. 9am-3am. Lido Area, Jiangtai Xilu
(West of the Rosedale Hotel). Tel: (8610) 6437 8399; Website:
www.franksplacebeijing.com
InMusic Festival 2009
InMusic Festival will be held on a piece of land measuring 1500
mu, which is equal to two and a half of the size of the Tian'an
Men Square. Acclaimed as the coolest music festival of summer,
the event will be a gathering of top bands both home and abroad,
bringing a large variety of music including rock, pop, folk, electron,
rap and more. Date: August 7-8. Address: Zhangbei Grassland in
Hebei province. Ticket: RMB80/day; RMB135/2 days, RMB160/3 days.
For more details please contact (8610) 5870 0215
 Bling's
One Year Anniversary
Come out and celebrate as Bling turns One. From our grand-opening
right before the Olympics 2008 to all the crazy, wild parties
we've thrown and most recently winning "Club of the Year",
this is our chance to say thanks for supporting us through our
first year. Here's to you and to many more birthdays to come.
FREE FLOW on special house beverage before 12pm. 9pm till late,
August 7 & 8. Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
 Freestyle
Steve
The Florida-born Steve was given the title "freestyle"
by the legendary Miami DJ Uncle Al, while nowadays Freestyle Steve
is known by all as a versatile artist, he is more than DJ, he
is a star and the "world's hottest DJ". RMB50 per person.
9:30pm, August 7. Club LA TEL (8610) 6552 9998
For details
about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.
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 Dining Out |
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Crystal
Muslim Fine Dining Will Open on 1 August 2009
Showcasing the talents of Egyptian Chef Asmaa, the restaurant
will be Beijing's first Muslim restaurant in a five star hotel,
and will feature four distinct cuisines: Middle Eastern Arab,
Southeast Asian, Chinese, and Western. Each cuisine will be prepared
strictly according to Muslim food standards, while the majority
of the restaurant's kitchen staff and servers will be believers
of the Muslim faith. For further information, kindly contact:
(8610) 6590 3388 ext 5503, Hotel Kunlun level 2.
 New executive Chef of Justine's Jean-Baptiste Mendiant
Mr. Jean-Baptiste Mendiant has been appointed as the new executive
Chef of Justine's restaurant in Jianguo Hotel Beijing, as the
beginning of the cooperation between the hotel and the famous
Rothschild Group. Jean-Baptiste Mendiant was the executive Chef
for the hotel of "Rothschild" since 2004. Rothschild
Group has been at the centre of the world's financial markets
for over 200 years. As well being involved in banking activities,
the Rothschilds are also known for their achievements as winemakers.
The name Rothschild has been associated with fine wines for almost
a century and a half. For more information, please visit Jianguo
Hotel's web site www.hoteljianguo.com
 Lobster
Extravaganza
Japanese treasures in Honzen Restaurant. Live Canadian
lobster presented in a traditional Japanese way as a starter or
main course. A great selection to choose from: Lobster sushi combo,
lobster sashimi, lobster tempura with green spring onion and Honzen's
warm lobster salad. All lobster dishes created by our Japanese
Chefs in the months of July and August are served with a complimentary
cup of sake to cheer. So bring along all of your friends. Small,
intimate, charming Japanese - that is our Japanese restaurant
"Honzen". Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11:30am
to 2:00pm, 5:30pm to 10:00pm. For reservations please call (8610)
6465 3388 ext 4141 or e-mail us at restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com
 Buy
2, Get 1 for Free
Evergreen Cafe in Landmark Towers specially provide the 1+1=1
Buffet in this summer. Dinner Buffet (Mon - Thur): 168yuan. Lunch
Buffet(Sat& Sun): 198yuan. Dinner Buffet(Fri, Sat & Sun):
198yuan. The prices above are subject to 15% service charge. Please
call (8610) 6590 6688 - 5255. Location: Evergreen Cafe, Level
3, Landmark Towers, 8 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District,
Beijing.
 Experience Australia with Marriott Hotels, Win A Trip For 2 To Sydney
From July 23rd to August 23rd, 9 Marriott hotels in Beijing & Tianjin feature the best Australian offer throughout 14 Marriott restaurants. YOU make the choice from the outstanding dining options within Marriott, from Italian & Mediterranean, French & Steakhouse, to Indian, Chinese and International Buffets. For more information, please contact: Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall: (8610) 5811 8888 | Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast: (8610) 5927 8888 | Beijing Marriott Hotel West: (8610) 5993 6699 | JW Marriott Hotel Beijing: (8610) 5908 6688 | The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing: (8610) 5908 8888 | Renaissance Beijing Hotel: (8610) 6468 9999 | Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel: (8610) 5863 8888 | Renaissance Tianjin Hotel: (8622) 2302 6888 | Renaissance Tianjin TEDA Hotel & Convention Centre: (8622) 6621 8888.
 Learn
to be A Lady or A Gentleman at Monsoon
This Summer, Monsoon will provide complimentary table
manner lessons to students from primary schools to colleges this
Summer. 50% discount of food will be given to all students at
dinner time on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please show
the student's ID to waiter or waitress. All students are welcomed
to enroll the table manner classes on site. Dinner - Friday to
Sunday RMB 258+15% service charge. Hotline: (8610) 5852 5916 or
(8610) 5852 5917. 5th floor of InterContinental Beijing Financial
Street.
Buy
3, Get the 4th Free
Valid until August 31st, 2009. Purchase three? The fourth one
is on us! Invite your family and your friends to experience the
best of the world's cosmopolitan culinary creations. Be spoilt
for choice with a lavish spread of local and international favourites.
For information or reservations please contact (8610) 8599 6666
or ext 6521 or vic@sofitelwandabj.com
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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
Jinhaihu
Water Sports Center
Located 85km from downtown Beijing, Jinhaihu Lake is one of the
largest water entertainment venues in Beijing and is an ideal
resort to escape the summer heat. Jinhaihu Water Sports Venue
lies in the east of Jinhaihu Lake with more than 30 kinds of entertainment
programs available for boat sports fans. We also offer featured
food, including wild vegetables and baked fish. Door ticket: RMB18
per person. Price of entertainment programs vary. TEL (8610) 6098
2124
Brosheng
Airplane Ticket Service
Brosheng Airplane Ticket owns a nationally linked computer system
for you to make inquiry or book air tickets of all major airline
companies including Air China, China Southern, Xiamen Airlines
and Hainan Airlines. We offer round trip air tickets, group air
tickets and discounted air tickets. We also provide meeting service
as well as FIT for clients. With a group of well-trained staff,
we are now providing you the featured service of wake-up for morning
flight, trouble-free trip and electronic air tickets. Address:
Room 209, Tower B, Jiahui Center, Jiqingli, Chaoyang District
TEL (8610) 5128 3477
Summer
Holiday Deals At Beijing Youth Travel Agency
A wide array of specially-priced travel routes now available for
those who want to travel during the summer holiday. Perfect itineraries
design to give you much freedom in your journey. 5-day Beijing
trip priced at RMB495 per person; 4-day Beijing trip at RMB435
per person, 3-day Beijing trip at RMB395 per person. We have more
offers for parents and children and the seniors. For more details
about us please contact 400 815 0006
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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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Yogi
Yoga
Yogi Yoga is a professional yoga school offering member courses
and training programs. Basing on our philosophy on traditional Hatha
Yoga from India, we offer the most orthodox and authentic teachers,
the most effective courses all set in a very harmonious environment,
with five hundreds of classes available 7 days a week in our centers
all over China. The monthly TTC program is also available in Beijing,
Shanghai, Guangzhou. For more details please call (8610) 6592 2855
ext. 610
Jourdeness Beauty & Spa Lifestyle
Club
Jourdeness is a beauty and cosmetics service provider from Taiwan.
With over a dozen patented programs such as the European style
massage, facial health and beauty therapy and should-neck-hand
pressure resistance, we can help you totally solve your facial
problems with a customized solution. Special preferential available
for VIP guests. Reservation required. Address: 275-276, Tower
A, Lanchou Mingzuo, Jiqingli, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 6553
1763
Linfeng
Men's Spa
Come on, gentlemen! Spa is not an exclusive gift for women. By
introducing world's popular SPA concept such as the Ocean Reflexology
Therapy and the Five Senses Therapy, Linfeng Men's Spa combines
the special demand of men with top international skin care products
to help you balance your mind and health. Reservation hotline:
(8610) 8286 3879; Address: 18-1-1-1, Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou,
Haidian District. |
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Chunshu
Home Moving
Conveniently located home moving company in Beijing offering major
services: home moving and company relocation and minor services:
furniture dismantling and installing, air-conditioner moving and
logistics. Vehicles of various sizes available to meet your demands.
Address: No. 36, Huayuancun Beilu, Haidian District. Please dial
(8610) 6303 3986 for more info or reservation.
Beijing Qingzhu Home Moving Service
With a team of highly skilled staff who are experienced in home
moving and delivering, we've established sound relations with
many a company and individuals in the Chinese capital. We can
help you move your office and your belongings around the town
easily and quickly. Our featured services: home moving, piano
moving and factory moving. Address: Xueyuan Nanlu, Haidian District
TEL (8610) 6227 4728
Beijing
Qianxi Offers You Convenient, Cost-effective, Safe And Considerate
Relocation Service
A professional home moving and relocation service provider, we
specialize in home moving, piano moving, furniture dismantling
and installing, packaging, air-conditioner moving and home service.
We have a fleet of vehicles of various types and branches across
town to meet your needs. We adopt computerized system to deploy
staff and vehicles to your site in the first time. Luxury Package:
RMB1200, Economical Package: RMB1000. Hotline: (8610) 6225 7494
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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. |
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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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Bafang
Yizhou Translation & Interpretation Service
With a group of high caliber translators and interpreters who
are experts of their own fields, we provide you professional translation
and interpretation in over 30 languages and for more than 40 industries.
We have a set of strict quality control system and standardized
operation flow to ensure the highest quality of translation products.
Accuracy, high efficiency, fast speed and low price are just what
we can offer you. Address: 316, Tower K, Huiyuan International
Apartment, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District TEL 800 810 3068
Beijing
Biaoguan Accounting Firm
Located in the Central Business District (CBD) of Beijing, Beijing
Biaoguan Accounting Firm enjoys a favorable geological position
and a good business atmosphere. We have 20 certified public accountants,
eight certified tax agents, five lawyers and 16 other professionals,
all of whom have high professional competence and rich experience.
Our featured services include: accounting, auditing, registered
capital verification, tax services, agency services and advisory
services. For more info about us, please contact (8610) 5820 5563
DeHeng
Law Office
Founded in 1993, DeHeng Law Office is one of the largest law firms
in China. Our mission is to provide legal service of highest standard
with professional integrity and proficiency for our Chinese and
international clients. We are dedicated to upholding superior
ethical conduct, and to pursuing justice for all. Address: 12th
Floor, Tower B, Focus Place, No. 19, Finance Street. TEL (8610)
6657 5888 |
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China
International Fitness Conference 2009
August 7-9, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460
0223
China (Beijing) International City Transportation,
Subway, Rail Transport & Facilities Exhibition
August 7-9, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460
0223
The 5th China Exposition On New Technology And
New Products Of Reproductive Health
August 7-9, Beijing Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6831 6633
Fake Authenticity-Wu Mingzhong Solo Exhibition
August 9-22, Today Art Gallery TEL (8610) 5862 1100 ext. 612
"Another Journey Of Youth" Liu Chunhai
Solo Exhibition
August 15-September 10 (close on Mondays), Pata Gallery TEL (8610)
6433 5120
Art Exhibit: "Exhibiting At The One Hundred
Years' Anniversary Of Abstract Painting"
July 24-August 23, Pifo New Art Space TEL (8610) 5978 9562
"Famous Paintings From Past Generations"
This exhibition features painting works collected by the Central
Academy of Fine Arts of China.
July 22-August 27, Central Academy of Fine Arts of China TEL (8610)
6527 7991
"Denying Of The Denying Of Traditions"
Art Exhibition
July 11-August 10, Shumu Contemporary Art Space TEL (8610) 6433
4216
Wang Changkai Oil Painting Exhibition
Yunfeng Gallery presents the latest oil painting of Wang Changkai
to pay tribute to the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic
of China.
July 25-August 9, Yunfeng Gallery TEL (8610) 6523 3320
"Talk" Cross-straight Contemporary Art
Exhibition 2009
July 23-August 13, National Art Museum Of China TEL (8610) 6401
7076
"Ideal Nation" Jiang Yongjie Solo Exhibition
July 18-August 18, Yang Gallery TEL (8610) 5137 4003
Reflect-Focus Art Exhibition
May 28-September 6, Dun Gallery TEL (8610) 8042 2396
China Agriculture Museum Picture Exhibition
June 1-September 30, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall
TEL (8610) 6502 5798
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Theater & Performances |
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Chamber
Music Of Baroque
Tickets selling for RMB10-100.
7:30pm, August 3. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
Recital Concert By Overseas Chinese Musicians
Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, August 4. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Peking Opera: "Hua Zi Liang"
Tickets selling for RMB20-680.
7:30pm, August 4-6. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1211
Drama: "To Be Continued"
In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB50-280.
7:30pm, August 4-23. Oriental Pioneer Theatre TEL (8610) 6559
7394
Asia Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
Founded by Maestro Myung-Whun Chung with musicians of Asian descent
to affirm that the diversity of culture and ethnic background
can produce not only beautiful music but also deeper harmony and
mutual understanding than through any other media, Asia Philharmonic
Orchestra made a successful debut in 1997 and immediately found
way to the rank of the best orchestra in Asia. Tickets selling
for RMB280-1800.
7:30pm, August 5. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Metal Day
This is an event that is organized to mark the one year anniversary
of Beijing Olympic Games. Tickets selling for RMB50/120.
7:30pm, August 5. The Football Venue, north of Beijing Olympic
Center TEL (8610) 6491 2233
Comedy: "SEX-Husband And Wife"
Tickets selling for RMB50-160.
7:30pm, August 5-9. Penggao Theatre TEL (8610) 6400 6472
Qiang Ethnic Minority's Music Epic: "Qiang
Feng"
Tickets selling for RMB100-1280.
7:30pm, August 5-10. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 1854
Red Classic Dance Drama: "Ode To Red Chinese
Plum"
Presented by Art Troupe of Air Force Political Department of the
PLA. Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, August 6-9. NCPA Opera Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Peking Opera Symphony Concert For The 60th Anniversary
Of The Founding Of The P.R.C.
Tickets selling for RMB80-1280.
7:30pm, August 7. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Bernstein's Symphony Concert
By National Ballet of China. Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, August 7. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Suspension Drama: "The Pillowman"
The Pillowman is a dark black comedy by Irish playwright Martin
McDonagh. Tickets selling for RMB60-280.
7:30pm, August 7-16. Anderson Theater TEL (8610) 8447 6226
Supercoppa Italiana TIM 2009
The Supercoppa Italiana (Italian Super Cup) is a pre-season football
competition held the week before the season begins in Italy every
year. It is contested by the winners of the Serie A and the Coppa
Italia in the previous season, as a curtain raiser to the new
season. Tickets: RMB180-2880.
7:30pm, August 8. National Stadium TEL (8610) 6498 3591
Red Dragonfly Of Childhood-Classic Children's
Choir Concert
Tickets selling for RMB10-100.
7:30pm, August 8. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Swan Lake-Symphony Concert On Happy Animals
Tickets selling for RMB10-100.
7:30pm, August 8. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
Pipa Concert By Wu Yuxia
Tickets selling for RMB10-100.
7:30pm, August 8. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
Concert On Li Muliang's Works & Classic Peking
Opera Excerpts
Tickets selling for RMB80-1880.
7:30pm, August 8. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1211
Puppet Show
Ticket selling for RMB50.
7:30pm, August 8-9. Holiday Theatre TEL (8610) 6513 4115
The Chamber Choir Of The Moscow Conservatory Concert
Tickets selling for RMB50-400.
7:30pm, August 8-9. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Ballet Performance By Long Beach Ballet Arts Center
Established in 1956, Long Beach Ballet Arts Center is a classical
dance institution from the United States. The group will deliver
their first ever performance to Beijing. Tickets selling for RMB60-800.
7:30pm, August 9. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1383
Ballet Courses And Concert On Classic Ballet Performance
By National Ballet of China. Tickets selling for RMB10-100.
7:30pm, August 9. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
Sweet Rhythm-Beijing Four Brothers And Girls Choir
Concert
Tickets selling for RMB10-100.
7:30pm, August 9. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Bilingual Magical Puppet: Little Red Riding Hood
Tickets selling for RMB80-125.
7:30pm, August 1-8. China Puppet Theatre TEL (8610) 6425 4847
Supreme Magic-Beijing International Magic Conference
Masters Performance
Tickets selling for RMB80-1480.
7:30pm, August 1-8. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835
1383
Beijing Ocean Sands Carnival 2009
Tickets selling for RMB50/80/100.
7:30pm, August 1-31. Chaoyang Park TEL (8610) 6507 9898
Film: McDull Wudang
This film is the fourth installment of the McDull movie series,
which debuted in 2001 with the light-hearted film "My Life
as McDull". However, unlike in previous films, McDull leaves
his home in Hong Kong this summer for the Wudang Mountains on
the mainland, where his mother wants him to learn Tai Chi. RMB60.
At all cinemas across town.
Wanda International Cinema (8610) 5960 3399
Capital Cinema (8610) 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema (8610) 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema (8610) 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema (8610) 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema (8610) 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema (8610) 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema (8610) 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema (8610) 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema (8610) 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema (8610) 6404 2159
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Mexican Monday Night
Not only will guests receive 15% off all Mexican dishes, diners
will also be served a complimentary glass of Sangria.
Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Chamber Music Of Baroque
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
Frente China Tour
Tickets selling for RMB280-840. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL
(8610) 6425 5677
Martini Mondays
All Martinis RMB20 after 8pm. Danger Doyle's TEL (8610) 6591 3337
Lunch Bunch
We'll head to the Italian Restaurant Assaggi to enjoy delicious
salads, pasta, homemade bread. The group will be departing at
12pm from Capital Mansion Athletic Center and walk over to Sanlitun.
RMB60 per person.
Assaggi TEL (8610) 8445 5408
Pub Quiz
Come test your brain with our wine specials all night.
7:30pm. The Bookworm TEL (8610) 6586 9507
Tuesday,
August 4, 2009
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Lacrimosa Beijing Concert
RMB280-880. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677
Recital Concert By Overseas Chinese Musicians
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Free Nachos For All
Who said they're 'Not your Nachos?" Bling Club All Star TEL
(8610) 5905 6999
Tuesday Double Take
All Pizza buy one get one free after 5pm. Danger Doyle's TEL (8610)
6591 3337
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,
August 5, 2009
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Asia Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Salsa Party
No door ticket. All beers and cocktails buy one get one free.
Featuring mixed Latin-Salsa/Bachata/Merengue/ChaCha/LatinJazz/Reggeaton/Salsaton/Techno
Latino....
9pm. PAWPAW TEL (8610) 6500 7827
Metal Day
7:30pm. The Football Venue, north of Beijing Olympic Center TEL
(8610) 6491 2233
Frank's Quiz
RMB20. 8pm. Frank's Place TEL (8610) 6437 8399
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 (86) 139 1098 9820
Thursday,
August 6, 2009
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All-Star's Delicacies
Enjoy All-Star's spicy, scrumptious HOT Chili Fries. Just because
they are awesome and so are you.
Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Champagne Night
Come to enjoy the most incredible champagne deal in Beijing. Buy
2 bottles champagne, get one free specials.
8pm-2am. Vics 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,
August 7, 2009
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Peking Opera Symphony Concert For The 60th Anniversary Of The
Founding Of The P.R.C.
7:30pm. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Get Your Drink On
It's time to celebrate and get your drink on. Complimentary Martinis
on the house.
Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Bernstein's Symphony Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Alfa 80's Night
Join us every Friday night for best from the 80's! Rock out with
the infamous Side B, the Spinster, Vinyl Richie and the strut
of Sweet FA. No cover charge and free selected cocktail for ladies
from 8 to 11pm. Drink special: Shooters: 8 for RMB100.
9pm. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086
Saturday,
August 8, 2009
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Cold Fairyland Beijing Concert
RMB50/60. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677
Drink All Day Long
Refresh yourself with a thirst-quenching glass of ice-cold lemonade
or beer. Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Red Dragonfly Of Childhood-Classic Children's Choir Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Swan Lake-Symphony Concert On Happy Animals
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
Pipa Concert By Wu Yuxia
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
Concert On Li Muliang's Works & Classic Peking Opera Excerpts
7:30pm. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1211
Supercoppa Italiana TIM 2009
National Stadium TEL (8610) 6498 3591
Back To The Basics
The Basic Ingredients for a Party: Groovy Tunes + Ladies Drink
Free (All Night)=Alfa Saturdays! Free entry.
9pm. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086
Saturday Night Live Sports
The Kings Bar, outside the south gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi
TEL (8610) 8046 5456
Sunday,
August 9, 2009
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Top Guitar Concert
RMB40/50. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677
The Perfect Summer Drink
All-Star's specialty Iced Tea or Ice-Cold Draft Beer for you to
choose. Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Ballet Courses And Concert On Classic Ballet Perpformance
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
Sweet Rhythm-Beijing Four Brothers And Girls Choir Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Ballet Performance By Long Beach Ballet Arts Center
7:30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1383
Happy Bubbles Night
Mumm 750ml (Brut/ Rose); Moet 750ml (Brut/ Rose); Veuve Clicquot
Brut 750ml; NO.1 Bulle de Blanquette 750ml are all buy one get
one free.
Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6538 2349 ext. 202
Buy One Get One Free Sundays
All drinks buy one get one free at the counter (imported wines
and discounted drinks excluded. Spend RMB10000 and get 24 bottles
of selected imported wines, spend RMB5000 to get ten bottles of
specified wines.
8pm-2am. Vics TEL (8610) 5293 0333 |
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Love Mash Up FT.Spark
Spark is an international top music player and familiar Chinese
descent DJ who is famous for skillfully absorbing the human by the
specialty music manner and the skill that ingeniously controls the
entire audience atmosphere at the dance floor. Spark is planning
to bring his TECH FUNK and crossover with Dirty House and Electro.
The unique style might make the higher impact once again. Let's
wait for it! August 14. Coco Banana TEL (8610) 6552 6969
In Bass We Trust
Watch as the Crew of "In Bass We Trust" transforms China
Doll 3.3 into an unbelievable space of sound scape and eye candy.
You won't believe your eyes or ears, until you see it and feel
it for your self! Mind blowing visuals that have never been seen
in a Beijing party before by three different V.J.'s working at
the same time to melt your brain and ignite your imagination!
We will pump up the sound to chest crushing levels of Bass. We
will also have awesome little lasers by the Eye Surgeon, piercing
the night air and leaving you with a sense of new vision! August
14. ChinaDoll TEL 158 0140 2188
Dewar's Ad World Party
Do you want to become the most glamorous Dewar's Girl? August
15 is the day you can show off all your best features, and you'll
have a chance to become the most glamorous Dewar's Girl. Participants
will also receive gifts specially made for Dewar's Girl. 10pm-4am,
Saturday, August 15. Vics TEL (8610) 5293 0333
Stefanie Sun Beijing Concert
Stefanie Sun, an award-winning Singaporean singer-songwriter who
has sold over 10 million records all across Asia since the release
of her debut album in 2000, will perform at the Workers' Stadium
in Beijing on August 15 as part of her world tour. Tickets selling
for RMB180-1580. 7:30pm, August 15. Workers' Stadium TEL (8610)
6506 3399
Grammy Queen MYA
God has given MYA too much: a sweet and young looks, a body which
is sexy enough to board the cover of "Penthouse". She
is a famous R & B Female Artist on pop music with both beauty
and talent in the United States. On August 21, the Tang Club will
feature hot dancers, red and sexy lips, slender legs under the
black mesh stockings. No one will want to miss out this event.
9pm-4am. Tang Club TEL (8610) 6500 8888
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In China: What can you do to help?
There are so many non-profit and non-governmental
organizations operating in China doing so much great work.
But what can you do to help donate or volunteer? You can
sign-up to receive periodic information about the fantastic
opportunities to help a needy family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup/
to get started with CharityInChina.org!
 The
St. David's Society of Beijing
The SDSB provides cultural and social experiences
for those Welsh, Chinese and others, which regularly include
a celebration of St. David's Day (Gwyl Dewi Sant), Christmas
party, rugby games, quiz nights and the like, to ensure
that the 'hwyl' of Welshness is not lost in Beijing. For
further information, please contact The Bard, Gilbard Honey-Jones
on headmaster@britishschool.org.cn
or telephone (8610) 8532 3088.
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| 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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