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Hotel Deals |
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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.
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 September Room Promotion
Take advantage of Hotel Kunlun's Autumn Room
rate promotion. A great price gets you a room with complimentary
broadband internet, fitness center, and pool access.
Deluxe Room: RMB 1280 net inclusive of breakfast; Premier
Deluxe Room: RMB 1480 net inclusive of breakfast; Executive
Deluxe Room: RMB1680 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.
 Memorable
Wedding at Kempinski Sanya
Planning your wedding? How does having your Wedding ceremony on
a private beach, crystal blue waters of the South China Sea on
one side and serene tropical gardens on the other, sound to you?
A location which is a few hundred meters away from the southern
most tip of China! Interesting? Well, then contact our Wedding
planning team, and let us take care of all your arrangements for
a memorable wedding at an exclusive and unique location. Please
click
here for package details. Conditions Apply: Minimum 40 pax.
Additional wedding rooms on preferential subject to room availability.
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
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 Nightlife |
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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
 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
 DJ
Ouyang & DJ Eddie Lv
Ou Yang has been a rocker and is a very important figure in Beijing's
music scene. He started his career as a DJ in 2003 and is well
recognized for his wide range of styles from house to techno to
breaks and rock n'roll. Dj Eddie Lvhas been hitting the decks
for over ten years and helping establish the electronic dance
music scene in China. With his own music label, Eddie is proficient
in Breaks and Tech. 10pm-2am, September 5. ChinaDoll TEL 158 0140
2188
 Back-To-School
Party
Summer Holiday is coming to an end and Bling is getting you kids
back in school mode. Bust out your rulers, your reading glasses,
your lunch boxes and whether you're a student, teacher, gym coach,
or janitor, don't forget to wear your school uniform. RMB50. Free
before 11pm, if you are in the uniform. 9pm till late, September
5. Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
For details about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.
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 Dining Out |
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| Crystal Muslim Fine Dining is Now Open
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
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.
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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. |
 Relocations |
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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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 Jobs |
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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.
Job
Vacancies at LehmanBrown International Accountants
LehmanBrown International Accountants is currently seeking to
increase its number of senior management for its China operations.
These positions are not city specific, in other words, if you
have the skills and capabilities that we seek and you are in a
city where we do not have an office, and we see market potential,
we may open an office there. Specific skills and qualities that
we are looking for are; the ability to win and generate business
across a broad range of services; the ability to build client
relationships and to hands on manage projects, working and leading
with discipline practice leaders; be a good solid all round accountant,
preferably having some audit experience, and having a reasonable
knowledge of the Chinese tax system and other business impacting
regulations; be a good manager; hard working with a nothing is
impossible attitude. Quite a tall order!, we do not think so,
that is why we are advertising. If you believe that you have what
it takes to be senior management in LehmanBrown, please email
your resume and an explanation of what you think you can bring
to our organization and why you think this is not a tall order:
email: recruitment@lehmanbrown.com
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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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 |
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Beijing International Wind Power, Solar Power, Nuclear Power &
Power Equipment And Technology Exhibition 2009
September 2-4, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8809 9621
The 4th China International Military-Civil Use Technology Exhibition
September 2-4, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8809 9621
China Beijing Autumn Real Estate Fair 2009
September 3-6, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
6590 7766 ext. 736
China Environment Sanitation & Cleaning Equipment Exhibition
2009
September 4-6, National Agriculture Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
6509 6688
"Reporting To The Motherland"-60 Years Development
Of Art In New China
The exhibition is part of the series of events organized to celebrate
the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic
of China and it aims to showcase the achievement that China has
made in the art field in the past 60 years.
August 22-September 14, National Art Museum of China TEL (8610)
6401 2252
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
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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Drama
"Don Quijote de la Mancha"
As part of the parallel activities for Beijing International Book
Fair, the National Centre for the Performing Arts, in cooperation
with Instituto Cervantes and the Spanish Embassy, is hosting the
adapted version of "Don Quixote" by the renowned director
Meng Jinghui. Actors include Guo Tao (Crazy Stone) Tickets selling
for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, September 2-6. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
"I Love You, China"
Performances presented by China Broadcasting Art Troupe in celebrating
the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic
of China and as part of The 6th Art Week. Events vary each day,
so please contact the theatre for details. Tickets selling for
RMB120-680.
7:30pm, September 2-6. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 1854
Peking Opera "Zou Xi Kou"
Tickets selling for RMB20-680.
7:30pm, September 2-4. Mei Lan Fang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833
1288
CNSO Autumn Season Opening
Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, September 3. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Magic Of Franz Harary
American magician and inventor Franz Harary has come to present
his fabulous magic to Chinese fans. Franz Harary has appeared
on television shows such as the first episode of NBC's The World's
Greatest Magic, where Harary vanished the Space Shuttle. Tickets
selling for RMB120-1280.
7:30pm, September 4. Workers' Stadium TEL (8610) 6506 3399
Chen Peisi's Stage Comedy "The Balcony"
Tickets selling for RMB60-680.
7:30pm, September 4-6. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6525 0996
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
"Sound-Color Wen Zhang"-Wen Zhang Solo Concert
Wen Zhang, a seasoned singer from Taiwan, will bring a situation-based
concert, a concert form which is very popular in the American
and European countries to Chinese audiences. Tickets selling for
RMB180-1000.
7:30pm, September 5. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835
1383
TAO Dance Theatre "Weight"
Ticket selling for RMB100.
7:30pm, September 5-6. Oriental Pioneer Theater TEL (8610) 6559
7394
Ping Opera "Qin Xiang Lian"
Tickets selling for RMB30-150.
7:30pm, September 6. China Ping Opera Theater TEL (8610) 8720
6930
Film: G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is a 2009 American live-action film
adaptation of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toy franchise.
Directed by Stephen Sommers. With Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Christopher
Eccleston, Gregory Fitoussi. In English dialogues. RMB60. In 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 |
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Monday, August 31, 2009
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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. Capital Club TEL (8610) 8486 2225 ext. 136
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, September 1, 2009
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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, September 2, 2009
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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, September 3, 2009
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CNSO Autumn Season Opening
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
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, September 4, 2009
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Sascha Funke
10pm-2am. ChinaDoll TEL 158 0140 2188
Magic Of Franz Harary
7:30pm. Workers' Stadium TEL (8610) 6506 3399
Guitar China Music Festival
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, September 5, 2009
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Video Games Live China Tour
7:30pm. Capital Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6840 5660
DJ Ouyang & DJ Eddie Lv
10pm-2am. ChinaDoll TEL 158 0140 2188
Video Games Live China Tour
7:30pm. Capital Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6840 5660
"Sound-Color Wen Zhang"-Wen Zhang Solo Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1383
Back-To-School Party
9pm till late. Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Guitar China Music Festival
8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677
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, September 6, 2009
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Ping Opera "Qin Xiang Lian"
7:30pm. China Ping Opera Theater TEL (8610) 8720 6930
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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Acupuncture Records Presents Freak DJS
Acupuncture Records Presents Freak DJs Weng Weng, Elvis.T and
Terry Tu. The DJs will bring the most authentic electronic music
for those purest music souls. Cover: RMB50. 10pm-2am, September
12. ChinaDoll, 5th floor, 33 Sanlitun Street, 3.3 Building, Chaoyang
District TEL 158 0140 2188
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
La's Hottest DJ-DJ Mia
With the beauty of a model, moves of a dancer, an ear for music,
and a personality that captures hearts, DJ Mia will be bringing
her high energy to Beijing, exclusively at Bling on September
19. Also, professional dance performances by 4 sexy dancers throughout
the night! RMB80. 9pm till late, September 19. Bling Club All
Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Great Aircraft Carrier Party
This is the first ever party to be thrown on a real-life Aircraft
carrier. Located in Tianjin, a couple of hours outside Beijing,
the Aircraft carrier is anchored in the ocean and it's vast, flat
landing bay offers an amazingly unique space for thousands of
people to party all night long on. The Great Wall Beach Party's
DJs are being brought together once more to provide the necessary
beats and bass to make this party an unforgettable one. RMB300
incl. bus trip to the location and back. 8pm-2am, September 19.
Binhai Aircraft Carrier TEL (8622) 5991 8888
The Broadway Musical "Cats"
Cats is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is the longest
running musical in Broadway. Tickets selling for RMB280-1780.
7:30pm, September 19-27. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610)
6835 1383
Classic British Comedy "It All Starts With A Window"
Tickets selling for RMB50-500.
7:30pm, September 10-13. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6525 0996
The 12th Beijing Auto Show
Ticket: RMB10 per person. September 10-13, National Agriculture
Exhibition Center New Hall TEL (8610) 6509 6688 |
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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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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 18 can sign up now for a free ClubFootball
coaching class! Classes are taught by UK professional coaches
in an English-language environment, with a Chinese-language
assistant coach too! Classes are fun and beginners are welcome!
Classes are held on August 30 and September 6th at Chaoyang
Park, Wangjing, and Zhongguancun. 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. |
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