Search |
|
 |
Latest
Deals |
|
 |
Sponsors |
|
 |
For
Clients |
|
 |
Our Affiliates |
|
 |
|
Xianzai Beijing: Beijing events, entertainment, culture, bars,restaurants, airlines, hotels, travel, expat, expatriates, life, finance,Beijing Olympics, dining out in Beijing, Shanghai, and China all in an email newsletter online!

Get Your Free Weekly Copy of Xianzai Beijing!
Beijing's longest running weekly ezine full of what's happening
in China's capital city!
Click Here To Subscribe
|
What is Xianzai?
"Xianzai" means "now" in Mandarin Chinese. Xianzai publishes over
50 of its own newsletters! This newsletter is but one of them and
to subscribe to others make sure you visit us by clicking her!
Get the latest China deals with our Channel
Email RSS Feed here |
|
Weekly
Calendar
August 2009
|
|
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
| 2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| 9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
| 16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
| 23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
| 30 |
31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weather Forecast |
|
| Date |
8.24 |
8.25 |
8.26 |
8.27 |
8.28 |
8.29 |
8.30 |
| Day |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Highs |
25 |
21 |
27 |
26 |
22 |
25 |
26 |
| Lows |
19 |
19 |
19 |
18 |
18 |
18 |
18 |
|
Funny Pics |
These are real pictures taken by real China travelers! |
|
Thanks
to Carol A. Lewis for the pic:

Send in your
favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or funny while
you stayed in China. Send it to funnypic2009@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!". We'll post the
best pics here each week!
|
Hotel Deals |
|
|
|
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.
Smart Enough For A Memorable
Getaway in Jiuzhaigou
Holiday Inn Jiuzhai Jarpo, the Gem of Jiuzhaigou, is situated on
Jiuzhaigou's scenery and activity boulevard and 30 minute drive
away from Jiuzhaigou Valley. Enjoy a mountainside getaway at the
hotel that integrates with Tibetan culture and its customs. Boasting
a beautiful climate and picturesque mountain scenery, Holiday Inn
Jiuzhai Jarpo is the ideal location for a summer vacation or weekend
getaway. In August, enjoy the special offer starting from RMB 426
(subject to 15% service charge). For more information and reservations,
please contact: (8628) 8534 8888 or email to: reservation.jiuzhai@ihgcd-jzg.com
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
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.
Easy
Stay, Leave Others to Us
Ramada Parkside Beijing is located at the only Class A Catering
Street in the Central Olympic area, in walking distance to the
"Bird Nest" - the main venue of 2008 Olympic Games.
It is neighbored by many buiness facilities and high tech industrial
parks. Most of Beijing famous attractions and Beijing Capital
International Airport, also the brand new China International
Exhibition Center at Shun-Yi, all are within about 20 minutes
driving distance. 129 elegant rooms and suites are well designed
with modern and simple concepts to create a relaxing and comfortable,
324 square meters Grand Ballroom and several multi-function meeting
rooms, to provide an easy choice for meeting organizers. Tel:
(8610) 6480 9988. Email: reservation@ramadabj.com
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
luxury
RMB 1,088* per night: Accommodation in Luxury Room | Complimentary
breakfast at VIC restaurant for one person | Complimentary broadband
or WI-FI Internet access in guest room | 20% off laundry and dry
cleaning | Valid until October 11th, 2009. For information or
reservations please call (8610) 8599 6666 ext. 6818 or reservation@sofitelwandabj.com
Free
Meetings + Free Nights at The Westin Beijing Chaoyang
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang is offering free day meetings + free
3rd night accommodation. Book with us by 30 September 2009 for
your meeting before 31 March 2010. Room rates from rmb800+15%
(weekend) and rmb1,000+15% (weekday) onwards (minimum of 10 rooms).
Terms and conditions apply. SPP (Starwood Preferred Planner) members
can enjoy 2,500 bonus starpoints for every 25 paying rooms confirmed.
Add: No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Tel:
(8610) 5922 8888. Email for a quotation at events.chaoyang@westin.com
|
Nightlife |
|
|
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
Chinese
Valentine's Festival
The Double Seventh Festival, on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month,
is a traditional festival full of romance. Double happiness, bursting
with passion. Be crazy with DJ, be amazing with bikini dancer,
and loneliness will be isolated. August 26. Tang Club TEL (8610)
6500 8888
Kardinal
Offishall
Better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall, Kardinal Offishall
is a Canadian rapper and record producer who is often credited
as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known
for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.
10pm-3am, August 27. Club LA TEL (8610) 6552 9998
No
Escape Party
DJ Wordy, DMC champion from China, Mixtape DJ Kamikaze from Germany
and DJ Lomang from New York bring you the best Electro, Hip Hop,
Old School and the most unique Ghettohouse, Bmore and Baile funk
plus the latest clbu-bangers. 10pm-2am, August 28. Bling Club
All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Fan
Party
Featuring DJ Marius who has always penchant for top-quality House
music. DJ Marius was discovered by Ben Sowton, who is boss of
the featured world-class brand Bargrooves and Seamless Recordings.
As am ambassador of Bargooves, he continues to be busy with his
DJ career. RMB50 incl. a glass of drink, free for those bringing
a fan. 10pm-2am, August 28. China Doll TEL 158 0140 2188
DJ
Huang Weiwei
Huang Weiwei is born in Beijing and has been DJing at and organizing
of rave and dance parties in Beijing since 1996. Major styles
include: TEC House, Minimal, Chill Out, Downtempo and more. Partnering
with Beijing's DJ Gao Hu, created the first and the only Chill
Out style party brand "Mandala", and published their
first Chill Out style mixed album "I Can Fly" and second
mixed album "Back To Beijing" in 2005. August 29. ChinaDoll
TEL 158 0140 2188
J.Rocc
(The Beat Junkies)
J.ROCC is one of the most recognizable names in hip-hop history.
One of the original turntablists, the man is responsible for founding
the Beat Junkies crew that have won prestigious DJ battles and
competitions like the DMC, the Supermen, and International Turntablists
Federation competitions and going to world tour exhibitions. RMB80/RMB50.
9pm, August 29. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711
For details about above
events, please visit www.clubzone.com |
Dining Out |
|
|
|
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.
Spice
it up!
September 3 till 20. Yes, they do it again... But this
time at the Dragon Palace of the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa
Center. Treat yourself to Chengdu's finest Sichuan cuisine, Lunch
or Dinner, prepared by renowned Executive Chef Nicky Zhang and
his team from the Kempinski Hotel Chengdu. Private rooms available.
Book your table under (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4108; Email: 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.
Mid-Autumn
Festival
The fifteenth day of the eighth month in the Lunar Calendar
marks the Mid-Autumn Festival. This is an important occasion and
a time to reunite with families and loved ones. Sofitel Wanda
Beijing has prepared an exquisite choice of cakes all presented
in elegantly designed boxes, the perfect gift for friends and
family. Luxury Box: RMB158/Box, 6-mooncake box, 445g | Prestige
Box: RMB188/Box, 8-mooncake box, 500g | Imperial Box: RMB298/Box,
12-mooncake box, 900g. For information or reservations please
contact (8610) 8599 6666 ext. 6501 or dfbsec@sofitelwandabj.com
Simply
Dimsum at Zen5es
Life is about simple pleasures. Pick up your life's pleasures
as you indulge in a hearty dimsum feast at zen5es. It can be a
daily experience. Mon-Fri Lunch (11:30 - 14:30) at RMB88 net per
person; Sat & Sun Brunch (11:30 - 15:00) at RMB 168 net for
two persons. Add: Level 4, The Westin Beijing Chaoyang. No. 1
Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. For more information
and reservation, please call (8610) 5922 8880.
|
Travel Information |
|
| Low
Fares in the Air! China-Europe only CNY2,900*, 8 days to book!
Book your next vacation, city break or weekend trip to Scandinavia
or any of our other destinations at a really low price with SAS,
only CNY2,900* departure from Beijing and CNY2,580* departure
from Shanghai. These low fares are only available for 12 days.
check out on www.flysas.cn
or call SAS offices Beijing: (8610) 8527 6100, Shanghai: (8621)
5228 5001 or click here.
* Exclude tax 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
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
|
Education |
|
|
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.
|
Health & Fitness |
|
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. |
Relocations |
|
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
|
Jobs |
|
| Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Part-time
Nurse Needed at WAB
A leading international school in China, the Western Academy of
Beijing (WAB) is seeking a part-time nurse for our Elementary
School. Interested applicants should email their CVs and Nursing
Registration to the HR Manager, Lawrence at <Lng@wab.edu>.
For more information and other exciting career opportunities,
please visit <www.wab.edu>
or call us at Tel: (8610) 8456 4155 Ext. 1062.
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 |
|
|
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
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 |
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions |
|
Beijing
International Art Exposition 2009
August 27-31, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
6590 7766 ext. 736
United Nations Black And White-Qin Chong Solo Exhibition
August 22-September 17, Museum Of Contemporary Art Beijing TEL
(8610) 8957 8367
"San Fu"-Hao Qiang, Sheng Tianhong, Wang Yabin Exhibitions
August 29-October 24, East Station Gallery TEL (8610) 5876 9741
"Zaohua Tiangong"-Wu Zuoren Solo Exhibition
Mr. Wu Zuoren's artistic works will be exhibited with a special
theme. More than 90 pieces of Wu's works will be on the show.
August 10-September 2, Art Museum of Beijing Fine Art Academy
TEL (8610) 6507 1993
"In A Place Far Away"-Shen Hongbiao Sculpture Exhibition
August 1-September 1, Hongsanfang Gallery TEL (8610) 8498 8692
"Another Journey Of Youth" Liu Chunhai Solo Exhibition
August 15-September 10 (close on Mondays), Pata Gallery TEL (8610)
6433 5120
"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
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
|
Theater & Performances |
|
Romantic
Summer Night-Classic Flute & Harp Concert
Tickets selling for RMB10-100.
7:30pm, August 24. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
Classical Symphony Concert
Tickets selling for RMB10-100.
7:30pm, August 25. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
Drama "Ladies Left Behind"
In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB50-280.
7:30pm, August 25-September 5. Orient Pioneer Theatre TEL (8610)
6559 7394)
American Classical Light Comedy "Magic Time"
Tickets selling for RMB50-110.
7:30pm, August 25-September 1. Penggao Theatre TEL (8610) 5860
1088
Disney Live! Winnie the Pooh
Tickets selling for RMB120-1000.
7:30pm, August 26. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6466 4808
Comedy And Humor-Large Screen Audio-visual Symphony Concert On
World Classic Comedy Movies
Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, August 26. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
World Classical Drama "Love Of The Nightingale"
The Love of the Nightingale is an opera in two acts by Richard
Mills. It is an adaptation of the ancient Greek legend of the
rape of Philomela by her brother-in-law Tereus, and the gruesome
revenge undertaken by Philomela and her sister Procne. Tickets
selling for RMB100-880.
7:30pm, August 26-30. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 1854
Drama "Marry An Honest Man"
Tickets selling for RMB60-500.
7:30pm, August 26-30. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6525 0996
"True Lies"-Fall Of Stars
Tickets selling for RMB60-280.
7:30pm, August 26-September 13. People's Art Experimental Theater
TEL (8610) 6526 3338
Moonlight-Israeli Pianist Gil Shohat Recital
Tickets selling for RMB10-100.
7:30pm, August 27. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
Stage Opera "Faust"
By Shanghai Dramatic Arts Theatre. Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, August 27-30. NCPA Theatre House TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Swan Lake By China National Ballet
Tickets selling for RMB100-280.
7:30pm, August 28. PKU Centennial Memorial Hall TEL (8610) 6276
3353
Concert of Symphonic Suite "Sister Jiang"
By Jilin Symphony Orchestra. Tickets selling for RMB50-400.
7:30pm, August 28. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Modern Dance & Ballet "Prism"
Tickets selling for RMB60-580.
7:30pm, August 28-29. PLA Opera Theatre TEL (8610) 6613 1718
"Charm Of Chinese Culture"-Chinese Folk Music Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, August 29. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Chris Lee+Bibi Zhou+Jane Zhang Beijing Concert
The three Super Girls performs as a group in Beijing. Tickets
selling for RMB280-1280.
7:30pm, August 29. Workers' Stadium TEL (8610) 6506 3399
SS501 Beijing Concert
Tickets selling for RMB200-880.
7:30pm, August 29. Chaoyang Stadium TEL (8610) 8596 5546
Peking Opera "Si Fan"/"Qing Feng Ting-Wang Zi"/"Ba
Wang Bie Ji"
Tickets selling for RMB50-2080.
7:30pm, August 30. Mei Lan Fang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833
1288
Film: Funny People
Directed by Judd Apatow and starring Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen.
In English with Chinese subtitles. 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
|
Weekly Calendar |
|
|
Monday, August 24, 2009
***********************************
Romantic Summer Night-Classic Flute & Harp Concert
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
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
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
***********************************
Classical Symphony Concert
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
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 26, 2009
***********************************
Chinese Valentine's Festival
The Double Seventh Festival, on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month,
is a traditional festival full of romance. Double happiness, bursting
with passion. Be crazy with DJ, be amazing with bikini dancer,
and loneliness will be isolated. Tang Club TEL (8610) 6500 8888
Disney Live! Winnie the Pooh
7:30pm. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6466 4808
Comedy And Humor-Large Screen Audio-visual Symphony Concert On
World Classic Comedy Movies
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
The Opening Ceremony-Night Of Light Box
RMB40/50. 8pm, Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677
College Student Night
Students with a certificate can enjoy all kinds of special wines
and mixture drinks for only RMB160 from 9:30pm till midnight.
9pm. Bling Club TEL (8610) 5905 6999
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 27, 2009
***********************************
Moonlight-Israeli Pianist Gil Shohat Recital
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
Champagne Night
Come to enjoy the most incredible champagne deal in Beijing. Buy
2 bottles champagne, get one free specials. 8pm-2am. Vics 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 28, 2009
***********************************
Pilot's Album "Lighting Of Tomorrow"
RMB80-180. 7:30pm. Soccer Venue of the North Gate of Beijing Olympic
Center TEL (8610) 5860 1088
Swan Lake By China National Ballet
7:30pm. PKU Centennial Memorial Hall TEL (8610) 6276 3353
Concert of Symphonic Suite "Sister Jiang"
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
New Youth Cartoon Music Party
RMB40/50. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677
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 29, 2009
***********************************
Super Pilot I
7:30pm. Soccer Venue of the North Gate of Beijing Olympic Center
TEL (8610) 5860 1088
"Charm Of Chinese Culture"-Chinese Folk Music Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Chris Lee+Bibi Zhou+Jane Zhang Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Workers' Stadium TEL (8610) 6506 3399
SS501 Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Chaoyang Stadium TEL (8610) 8596 5546
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 545
Sunday, August 30, 2009
***********************************
Super Pilot II
7:30pm. Soccer Venue of the North Gate of Beijing Olympic Center
TEL (8610) 5860 1088
Peking Opera "Si Fan"/"Qing Feng Ting-Wang Zi"/"Ba
Wang Bie Ji"
7:30pm Mei Lan Fang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
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 |
Upcoming Events |
|
Sascha
Funke
Sascha Funke has been djing for 15 years and has produced loads
of hit records. We are very pleased to have Sascha Funke DJ for
the first time ever in China and bring the true underground vibe
that always rocked the dance-floor and this time will be no exception
with this super DJ from Berlin. 10pm-2am, September 4. ChinaDoll
TEL 158 0140 2188
Guitar China Music Festival
Guita China is holding a music festival to celebrate its ninth
anniversary with a number of fine bands including Stellar and
the Verse. Wooden Guitar and Drum Bass Night will start at 8pm
on September 4 and Rock Guitar Night at 8pm on September 5. Come
together for the love of Guitar! RMB40 for students and presale.
RMB50 at the door. 8pm. September 4/5. Star Live Concert Hall
TEL (8610) 6425 5677
Video Games Live China Tour
Video Games Live is an immersive concert featuring music from
the biggest video games of all time. Top orchestras and choirs
around the world will come to perform to create an explosive one-of-a-kind
entertainment experience. Tickets selling for RMB180-1280. 7:30pm,
September 5. Capital Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6840 5660
Arrival Survival
A newcomer to Beijing? This is the essential meeting for you!
Join INN as we welcome newcomers to Beijing and share information
and helpful tips to help you make a smooth transition and meet
new friends! Admission fee RMB40 includes coffee, tea and pastries.
10am-12pm, August 31. Capital Club TEL (8610) 8486 2225 ext. 136
Steve Aoki Plus Diplo
Two of the biggest names on the electronic music scene, DJs Diplo
and Steve Aoki make some of the most innovative and infectious
party music on the planet. Performing in China for one night only,
the Diplo-Aoki duo will lift you up into a state of electro-bliss.
RMB60. 10pm-5am, September 18. Tanggo Club TEL (8610) 6428 2283
|
Community Announcements |
|
| 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.
|
| 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
Free
ClubFootball Soccer Coaching Sessions
Kids aged 4 to 16 can sign up now for a free ClubFootball
coaching class! Classes are taught by UK professional coaches
in an English-language environmnent, with a Chinese-language
assistant coach too! Classes are fun and beginners are welcome!
Classes are held on August 29/30 and September 5/6th at
Chaoyang Park, Shuangjing, Wangjing, Zhongguancun and ISB.
Autumn courses kick off in September across Beijing, and
also in Tianjin. Please call (8610) 5130 6893/4/5/6 to sign
up, or mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com
to register, and see www.clubfootball.com.cn
for more info.
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. |
|
Subscription Information |
|
| To
unsubscribe, use the special link at the bottom of this email!Please
address your comments, questions, or inquiries about this newsletter
by visiting http://www.xianzai.com/contact/ |
Sponsorship Information |
|
| If you
would like to know more about sponsoring a space in Xianzai Beijing
or if you have an event, sport or organization you want to let
people know about, let us know and we'll get your information
in the next edition for the rest of Beijing to see. Contact us
at http://www.xianzai.com/contact/
or contact us by telephone at (8610) 6538-2800.
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for ALL
inclusions in this newsletter is Thursday at 18:00PM the week prior to this newsletter's issue. Any information received by Xianzai after 18:00PM can NOT
be placed within the newsletter. All misspellings, awkward sentences,
and bad English are the responsibility of the sponsor to correct
before placement in this ezine--Xianzai is not responsible for
these oversights!
Disclaimer: Although Xianzai obtains the information contained herein from sources that it deems reliable, no warranty
can be given as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the
information provided or as to the results obtained by individuals
using such information. Each user shall be responsible for the
risks of their own activities and, in no event, shall Xianzai
or its employees, agents or affiliates be liable for any direct,
indirect, actual, special or consequential damages resulting from
the use of the information provided.
Legal Notices.
Past
Issues
http://www.xianzai.com |
|
|
|