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Dining Out

The Beijing Sunday Brunch Scene Needs A Revolution
Here Comes The Millennium Brunch! RMB298+15%/person, including soft drink, fresh juice, coffee and tea, pan-fried goose liver, freshly shucked oysters, Taiwanese street food, outdoor terrace seating, plus many many more to choose for... Additional RMB70, including free flow of Martini, Mumm Champagne & wines. From 11:30am to 3:00pm, Every Sunday. F&B Hotline: (8610) 6530 9383.

Chocolate Lovers Afternoon Tea
Stylish decor, beautiful flavors and delightful ambiance. Hotel Kunlun's Mezzanine Lounge offers a sophisticated afternoon tea buffet, as well as an elegant evening cocktail to delight even the most discerning patron. This month, indulge your sweeter side at the Mezzanine Lounge's Afternoon Tea Chocolate Buffet promotion. An eye-popping array of countless chocolate cakes, chocolate pastries, chocolate fountains, and just plain chocolates promises to delight chocolate lovers of all ages! Offered 15:00-18:00 daily, RMB118 +15% per person. Tel: (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5324.

Romance Prior to the Valentine's Day at Steak Exchange Restaurant & Bar
Celebrate romance early! Enjoy a specially prepared four course western set dinner featuring the finest Australian Angus Beef and imported Pommery champagne from France. Sweep off her feet with Valentine roses and romantic live music... RMB 999 net for two persons, inclusive of one flute of Pommery Champagne. Valid: 6th and 14th of February, 2010. Tel: (8610) 5852 5920 or 5921.

Fizztastic
Beijing's Newest Champagne Brunch Every Sunday, Noon to 3 pm. It's "tiny bubbles" time at Vasco's. So come and let the effervescence tickle your nose and tingle your palate while tantalizing buffet tables tease those picky taste buds. And - would you listen to that! It's live jazz vibes from our resident band Casablanca. Play it again, Lorenzo...Meat carving stations; Fresh and live seafood; Dim sum; Sweet temptations; Open bar; Taittinger Champagne served exclusively; "Kids Paradise" drop-off zone. RMB368+15% per person. For reservations call (8610) 5812 8888 Or email wangfujing@hilton.com

Nightlife

Free Venue, Hearty Menu
Frank's Place has open our conservatory extension which will give an added dimension to our pub. The area is available for afternoon tea and private Parties, no rental fee! Or just come to relax in our comfortably furnished Family area. Book now! Address: Jiang Tai Xi Lu 9-3, west of the Rosedale Hotel. Lido area. Tel: (8610) 6437 8399; Website: www.franksplacebeijing.com

ChopSchticks-The Comedy Tour-Live Stand Up Rocks Beijing!
Laughs-o-rama hit the Northern Capital yet again with ChopSchticks on Saturday, February 6th 9:00pm at the Hard Rock Cafe in San Yuan Qiao! Headliner Steve Byrne performs with top opening act Sam Tripoli in what is sure to rock the house! RMB300 at the door, RMB250 in advance up until Thursday, February 4th. Every ticket comes with a free drink! For tix, order online from EventBrite at http://chopschticksbeijing.eventbrite.com/, or order online from BJHD at www.beijinghomedelivery.com, or call 158 1026 1614 now!

Decades-The 80's
Come celebrate the influential music of the 80's. For the first time, Bling will be presenting a live band playing together with a DJ and dancers for a night of live entertainment. All cocktails are Buy One Get One Free. Free entry. 8pm, January 28. Bling Club All Star TEL 139 1019 2991

ED Banger + Revolver Beijing Tour
Ed Banger Records is a French electronic music record label run by Pedro Winter. The label is home to "French electronic acts" Justice, SebastiAn, Uffie, Krazy Baldhead, DJ Mehdi, Mr Oizo, Mr Flash, Vicarious Bliss, So Me, Feadz, DSL, Mickey Moonlight, Breakbot, and Winter himself, under the alias Busy P. Ed Banger had been collaborating with Revovler on a number of items now. 10pm, January 28. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6417 7793

Acid Live-Jazz Funk Family
Swarm in and funk out! Every musician has a message to express, that's what we call "solo"! Join us and listen to the musician's messages. Featuring ZZ, Liu Yang, Fei Jia, Da Wei, DJ Shiva and many others: 9pm Before Party with DJ Eric Lee, 10pm with ACID Live and 12am After Party with DJ Sean. RMB50 per person. January 29. Yugong Yishan, West Courtyard Former Site of Duan Qirui Government, Zhang Zizhong Road 3-2, Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 6404 2711

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Hotel Deals

Chinese New Year Escape Offer
Farewell the year of the Ox and welcome another marvelous year of the Tiger at the Grand Millennium Beijing with an irresistible deal! RMB600+15% per room per night for superior room only | RMB688+15% per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for one person | RMB768+15% per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for two persons. * Valid from 4th February, 2010 to 28th February, 2010 * Complimentary internet service * The above package cannot be used in conjunction with other hotel special promotions and contract rates. Contact Line: (8610) 8587 6888-5888, Email: reservations@grandmillenniumbeijing.com

Hotel Kunlun January Room Promotion
Hotel Kunlun's Autumn Room rates include complimentary broadband, fitness center and pool access! Weekday rates: Deluxe Room: RMB1080 net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB1280 net w/breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1480 w/Executive floor breakfast. Weekend rates: Deluxe Room: RMB980 net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB1180 net w/breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1380 w/Executive floor breakfast. Advance reservations required, subject to availability. Contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations Department at (8610)6590 3388 ext. 5457 or email: res@hotelkunlun.com

Suite Lifestyle at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Book minimum 2 nights in a Lifestyle Suite at Best Available Rates plus a supplement of only RMB100 and enjoy the following benefits: Access to Executive Lounge | Complimentary one hour signature treatment at The Spa | Choice of airport pick up or drop off. Valid until March 31, 2010. Reservations , please call: (8610) 5812 8888 or visit www.wangfujing.hilton.com

Elite Package
From 01 January to 28 February 2010, reserve deluxe room and paying RMB 200 additionally, you will be upgraded to Club Room with the following benefits: Breakfast at Monsoon Restaurant | Free internet access in the room for the entire stay | Regale yourself on complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks, juice and Evian mineral water throughout the day in Club lounge | Spend the sun-set moment with canapes and cocktail from 5:30pm to 8:00pm daily in Club Lounge. For more information, please call (8610) 5852 5888 - reservation.

Ramada Parkside Beijing, the Ideal Choice for Your Business
Discovered the professional conference facilities in central Olympic area that Ramada Parkside Beijing, in walking distance to the "Bird Nest"- the main venue of 2008 Olympic Games. It is neighbored by the facilities including Beijing International Convention Center, China National Convention Center, China Science & Technology Museum, Beijing Conference Center, and very close to Zhong-Guan-Cun, Wang-Jing and Shang-Di high tech industrial park. The hotel extensive meeting facilities including the 324 square meters Grand ballroom, as well as multi-function rooms. All facilities feature the state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment make this hotel to be the perfect business place just designed for you. Tel: (8610) 6480 9988. Email: reservation@ramadabj.com

Enjoy Spring Festival Package at Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian
From February 10, 2010 to February 28, 2010, enjoy the Chinese New Year holiday by staying in a superior room at only RMB788, subject to 15% service charge. Privileges include: Daily buffet breakfast up to two persons, complimentary buffet breakfast for up to two children of age under 18 years accompanied by at least one adult, hotel souvenir for each child or New Year in-room amenities, and complimentary extra bed and 3rd person charge, late check-out till 6 p.m. For more information and reservations, please contact: (86 411) 82525002 or email to: reservations.slda@shangri-la.com

Family Holiday is Better when Shared
Sheraton is where families gather. Enjoy a fun-filled "Family Package" at the Sheraton Sanya Resort where there is something for every member of the family. The package is designed to make it easy for you to reconnect with your family and create new memories of a cherished vacation that will last well beyond the flight home. Begin your family fun with a free round-trip airport transfer, daily buffet breakfast, children's activities, food & beverage credit and many more other value added benefits. Package rate start from RMB2070++, book today at www.sheraton.com/sanya or call +86-898-8855 8238/8239 or e-mail to sanya.res@sheraton.com for more information.

Experience a New Beginning - A New Way to Find Relaxation
Begin your journey at The Westin Tianjin, opening 8th February 2010, to calm the mind, elevate your senses and find renewal. Escape this winter with a free RMB400 credit to spend anywhere in the hotel, from RMB1,001 per room per night (subject to 15% service charge. Valid until 31st March, 2010. Terms and conditions apply). For more information or to make a reservation, please visit westin.com/tianjin or call (8622) 2389 0088 or 4008 688 688.

Travel Information

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

Beijing Yuyang International Ski Resort
Located in Pinggu, the green capital of Beijing, Beijing Yuyang International Ski Resort is about 60 kilometers from Siyuan Bridge and is a destination offering ski, travel, hotel, accommodation, meeting and vacation. The Resort has had many ski facilities including nine ski lanes and a four-seat ski lift. The spacious ski tool hall offers 6000 suites of imported ski utensils. Over 50 skillful coaches are available to teach you about the amusement of ski. The Resort's restaurant which features 15,000 square meters in size can hold 1500 people. Ticket: RMB40/person/hour (minimum two hours required) for work days; RMB100/person/hour for weekend; RMB120/person/hour for other national holidays. Additional RMB30 is required for Jan 1-2 and February 14-18. Work hours: 08:30am-05:30pm. TEL (8610) 5869 3355

Ling Shui Village
Lingshui Village (Spirit Water Village) is a millennium old village located in Zhaitang Town of Mentougou District, Beijing. The village is backing on the Lotus Flower Peak and facing the Qingshui River in the front. There are old wells, grind, courtyard, temples and shops and parasitic tree in the village. The village's millennium trees "cypress holding elm", "cypress holding mulberry" and "androgyny" gingkgo are all the only of its kind in the region. The courtyards which were built into rows are all unique. Currently, five ancient houses are open to the public in addition to many village receptions sites. Address: Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District, Beijing TEL (8610) 6981 7034


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Health & Fitness
Hongren Sports Club
Conveniently located in Haidian District, Hongren Sports Club is one of professional sports clubs featuring beautiful surroundings and fresh air. With more than 10000 square meters business area, we provide fitness, tennis, badminton, pingpong and many other sports items for body building. Besides, we also provide stylish spinning, yoga, Latin, hip-hop, Pilates, gymnastics and other post-partum recovery courses. Professional coaches are available to provide one-to-one coaching and we also have special staff to provide you customized fitness and nutrition guide. Address: 6F, Jinyuan Lufthansa Shopping Center, Yuanda Road, Haidian District, Beijing TEL (8610) 8887 2946 ext. 6626

Fan Jia Na Yoga
Located in the most bustling business area of Beijing's CBD, Fan Jia Na Yoga is the first one ever reached cooperation with a professional yogo institute in India. Inheriting the classic yoga system, we provide yogo courses certified by both China and India, Bikram yoga instructor certification courses and Iyenger Yoga coach certification courses. Featured courses: office yoga, Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Iyenger Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation, Stream Yoga. Address: 1607, Digital 01 Building, C 12 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL (8610) 6595 5156

Relocations

Brothers Moving
Established in 2001, we are a professional relocation service provider of resident relocation, office relocation, personal items packaging, heavy equipment relocation, warehousing and air-conditioner moving. We are more than 100 vehicles of various types and up to 500 well-trained staff to deliver the most qualified service to you. With a unified scheduling platform, we can ensure you the most timely, thoughtful and safest service for you. For more info about us please contact (8610) 6289 6058

Good Luck Home Moving
A professional moving company in Beijing, we have a group of young and professional staff who have been well trained to deliver high quality service to you. Our staff are skillful in both packaging and demolition. They behave decently and thoughtfully. We help you move across town without any worry. Choose us, you choose Good Luck! Starting price: RMB200. Address: West of International Business Park in Shangdi, Haidian District, Beijing TEL (8610) 6296 5249

Beijing Chuanlong Relocation Company
Beijing Chuanlong Relocation Company is a professional service provider of resident relocation, office relocation, freight, long-short-distance transport, temporary storage, goods packaging, disassembly of furniture, time-based household services, piano moving, heavy equipment moving, air-conditioning moving. We have more than 170 trucks and about 800 skillful employees. We have passed ISO9001:2000 certification to ensure the quality of the service we offer to our clients. Starting price: RMB240 (outside of the Fourth Ring Road); RMB220 (inside of the Fourth Ring Road). Address: 265 Kandan Houjie, Fengtai District, Beijing TEL (8610) 5843 2935

Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Australian Embassy Beijing is Looking for Senior Public Affairs and Culture Officer, LE 7-1
The Australian Embassy, Beijing is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons to fill the above position. Detailed information is available on www.china.embassy.gov.au. Applications should be submitted to the Human Resources Section of the Australian Embassy, Beijing at: beijing.hrrecruitment@dfat.gov.au. The application period will close on 31 January 2010.

Substitute Teaching at WAB
If you have teaching experience and are interested in substitute teaching at WAB, please email your CV and passport (photo page & Chinese visa page) to the HR Secretary, Peng Di (mailto: hr@wab.edu). For more information, please visit the Employment section of our website at www.wab.edu/employment or call Tel: (8610) 8456 4155 Ext. 1063.

Full-time Math And Science Teacher Wanted
Dalian World Youth Academy is looking for a full time teacher to teach the upper level Math and Science subjects in the Pre-IB (10th grade) class. We are looking for a healthy, energetic native english speaker preferably with previous experience in teaching IB, MYP, A level or AP courses in foreign countries or international schools. Applicant must have a University degree and a minimum of three years experience in teaching. Those interested can email us at dalwya@gmail.com.

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China Visa Service
Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Beijing, China Visa Service is one of the first firms of its kind in China. With more than 200 staff and the operation principle of being 'Scientific, Impartial, Efficient and Considerate', We have, for the past decades, provided excellent service in promoting the growth of China's foreign economy and trade, and in strengthening frequent economic and trade collaborations between China and various countries in the world. Our featured service: issuing Invitation Letter, and providing Chinese visa extension, renewal service. For more details about us, please contact (8610) 8449 3047

Coleclub
Coleclub is a membership-based organization providing professional housekeeping service. All of our staff have gone through strict health check-up, identify authentication, training and have social insurance. Over 40% of them have college or above degree, and over 60% of our clients are owners of villas or high-class apartments. Meanwhile, we have special personnel available to be responsible for the reception and tracking of foreign clients. TEL (8610) 6416 3283

Excellent Translation
Beijing Excellent Translation Service is a professional translation and interpretation service provider officially registered with Beijing Municipal Industry and Commerce Bureau. We offer translation services in more than 60 languages and are also engaged in interpretation, simultaneous interpretation and localization services. Our clients include domestic and foreign enterprises, public institutions, government agencies and individuals. We are especially specialized in finance, law, business, IT, telecommunications, machinery, chemical, biological, medical, transportation and real estate. Quotation: RMB110-140 per thousand words for E-C translation, and RMB160-180 per thousand words for C-E translation. Address: 623, Farmer's Daily Press, Shilibao Beili, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL (8610) 8583 9223

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions
2010 Beijing New Year Commodity Expo
January 23-Febrary 7, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8493 5978

Taiwan Art Exhibition
January 17-February 12, Today Art Gallery TEL (8610) 5876 0600 ext. 100

"Kong Kong"-Xiong Wenyun's Solo Exhibition
January 10-April 1, Longdexuan Contemporary Art Center TEL 1581 0587 737

The 11th National Art Works Exhibition
December 25, 2009-February 3, 2010, China National Museum of Fine Art TEL (8610) 8403 3500

Labyrinth: Dangerous Relations
Through February 28, Li Gallery TEL (8610) 6432 2620

Touch-Veikko Hirvimarki's Solo Exhibition
December 13, 2009-February 28, 2010, Aye Gallery TEL (8610) 8422 1726

"Qing Chun Wu Yu" Young Artist Works Joint Exhibition
December 20, 2009-March 5, 2010, Dandeli Art Space TEL (8610) 6770 8966

"Invitation Of Graphics" Art Exhibition
Featuring works of Chen Zi, Cui Jin, Pan Ying, Wang Guanjun and Zhang Jian, all of whom are outstanding figures of the art world.
December 19, 2009-February 28, 2010, China Dingfeng Art Space TEL (8610) 5978 9405

"Angel In City" Xiong Yu Solo Exhibition
December 18, 2009-February 10, 2010, Pifo New Art Space TEL (8610) 5978 9562

"The Second History"-Zhang Dali Solo Exhibition
Contemporary artist Zhang Dali will hold his solo exhibition The Second History at SZ Art Center from December 12. Zhang has spent up to five years working on The Second History, most of whose characters have passed away, but their glory and dreams have become an indispensable part of this nation.
December 12, 2009-February 28, 2010, SZ Art Center TEL (8610) 6438 1088

Winter Group Show
Works of Chen Wanshan, Li Xi and Zhong Jinpei are on the show.
November 28, 2009-January 29, 2010, EGG Gallery TEL (8610) 6432 8089

"3D City-Future China" International Architectural and Art Invitational Exhibition and Cross Disciplinary Forum
The exhibition will explore ways of creating an ideal living environment and future city ecology under the current energy shortage by gathering experts, scholars, artists and environmentalists as well as government decision-makers.
November 29, 2009-February 28, 2010, Beijing Center for the Arts TEL (8610) 6559 8008

Calligraphy Works Exhibition Of Qi Baishi
November 11, 2009-April 30, 2010, Art Museum of Beijing Fine Art Academy TEL (8610) 6507 3204

Theater & Performances

The Killers Beijing Live Concert
The Killers is an American alternative rock band that consists of Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards, synths), Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals), Mark Stoermer (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion). They will be staging in Beijing for one night only. Tickets selling for RMB380-1280.
7:30pm, January 26. Worker's Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6501 6300

New Year Greetings Peking Opera "Yang Silang's Visit To His Mother"
Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, January 26. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987

The Orchestre National de France Beijing Concert
Tickets selling for RMB280-1580.
7:30pm, January 26-27. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

The Sovereign's Night By China Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble
Tickets selling for RMB180-1000.
7:30pm, January 26-31. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308

New Year Greetings Peking Opera "Suo Lin Nang"
Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, January 27. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Drama "Rhinoceros In Love"
Rhinoceros in Love, reputed as "the Bible of love for youngsters", has achieved great success since its debut show in 1999. It will return on the stage of Multi-functional Theatre in NCPA for a 12-session round. Tickets selling for RMB120-380.
7:30pm, January 27-February 7. NCPA Small Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Large-scale Song & Dance "In The Remote Area"
Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, January 28-31. Tianqiao Theatre TEL (8610) 8315 6300

"The Butterfly Lovers" & "Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1"
Tickets selling for RMB180-680.
7:30pm, January 29. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Peking Opera "Er Jin Gong"/"Lin Chong Ye Ben"
Tickets selling for RMB50-380.
7:30pm, January 29. Experimental Theater of China National Peking Opera Company TEL (8610) 5851 9688

Piano Recital By Zou Xiang
Pianist Zou Xiang was the youngest pianist ever to become the First Laureate of the Calgary's Honens International Piano Competition. Graduated from The Juilliard School in US, Zou Xiang is currently a professor of the China Central Conservatory of Music. Tickets selling for RMB30-380.
7:30pm, January 29. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285

2010 New Year Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80-1680.
7:30pm, January 29-30. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288

New Year Greetings Peking Opera: Prime Minister Hunchback Liu
Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, January 29-31. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Indian Music And Dance Show
Tickets selling for RMB80-1000.
7:30pm, January 29-31. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1383

Jeff Chang World Tour Concert Beijing Stop
Jeff Chang is a Taiwanese male singer, who performs sentimental Mandarin pop ballads. The singer is known as the "Prince of Love Ballads" in the Chinese pop world. Tickets selling for RMB180-1500.
7:30pm, January 30. Worker's Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6501 6300

Peking Opera "Jie Shan"/"Diao Jin Gui"/"Duan Qiao"
Tickets selling for RMB50-380.
7:30pm, January 30. Experimental Theater of China National Peking Opera Company TEL (8610) 5851 9688

World Classic Film Music Concert
Tickets selling for RMB100-600.
7:30pm, January 30. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Stage Comedy "Cell Phone"
An excellent stage play to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year. Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, January 30-February 28. Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6255 8026

When Bach Meets The Beatles-Beijing Wind Orchestra Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80-400.
7:30pm, January 31. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Film "Confucius"
Directed by Hu Mei, Confucius is a Chinese biographical film telling the story of Confucius, the famous Chinese thinker, educator and philosopher during the Spring and Autumn Period in Chinese history. Starring Chow Yun-fat and Zhou Xun. Tickets selling for RMB30-100.
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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The Boardroom
Every Monday we offer 20% discount on bottles of Johnnie Walker and Hennessy VSOP. Buy One Get One Free offer on Moet champagne cocktails. Free glass of sparkling wine for all secretaries, with live entertainment performed by the three-piece band "JKS". Xiu TEL (8610) 8567 1108

Latin Party
Latin Beat Productions is hosting one of the hottest Latin parties every Monday night at China Doll. DJs D-Yang and "Mambo" Jack spinning all the top Salsa, Bachata, Merengue early. Reggaeton, Cumbia, Latin House late. Free beginning class starting at 9pm. Performance at 11pm. ChinaDoll. Address: 5th floor, 33 Sanlitun Street, 3.3 Building, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5136 5872

Martini Monday
All Martinis are RMB20 from 8pm on. Danger Doyle's TEL (8610) 6591 3337

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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The Killers Beijing Live Concert
7:30pm. Worker's Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6501 6300

Champagne Night
Get a free bottle of Cinzano Champagne by making a presentation and spending over CNY500. Vics TEL (8610) 6512 8048

New Year Greetings Peking Opera "Yang Silang's Visit To His Mother"
7:30pm. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987

A Touch Of Latino
Free Latino classes & great performances you don't want to miss! Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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In Flames 2010 Beijing Concert
RMB330/530/690. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6417 7793

New Year Greetings Peking Opera "Suo Lin Nang"
7:30pm. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Martini Wednesday
Over 20 kinds of Martinis are on the offer. They are not created by Lan Club, but come straight from heaven. 9pm. Lan Club TEL (8610) 5109 6012

College Students' Night
Bringing together the true elements of hip hop with DJs Jcue (U.K.) and Weschen (L.A.) combining the best of new and classic urban tracks to create the purest hip-hop party in Beijing--known as the Formula. RMB160 for free flow drinks from 9:30-midnight. Bling Club TEL (8610) 5905 6999

Live Jazz With Jess Meider
Jess Meider is a very well-known talented composer vocalist for Junglecat and her jazz quartet. She is now back in her most acoustic format. Luce TEL (8610) 8402 4417

Thursday, January 28, 2010
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ED Banger Plus Revolver Beijing Tour
RMB120 in advance and RMB200 at the door. 10pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6417 7793

Lantung's Gayograhic Happy Hour
Gayographic continues its long tradition of the Thursday night gay happy hour. Currently at Lantung Thai Bar & Bistro, this is the event to see and be seen. Half priced drinks until midnight. 9:30pm-3am. Lantung TEL (8610) 5905 6213

Mixology Thursday By MAO
Coming from London, MAO is new star mixologist. He will create some of the most unique and memorable cocktails you have ever tasted. All cocktails at RMB40. Lan Club TEL (8610) 5109 6012

Warm Up
Come to experience a magical music session featuring DJ Jackson Lee, DJ Cedric and DJ Xiao Yu. ChinaDoll TEL (8610) 158 0140 2188

Ladies Night
2 for 1 for Ladies. The Kings Bar, outside the south gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi TEL (8610) 8046 5456

Friday, January 29, 2010
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Acid Live-Jazz Funk Family
9pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711

Swedish Fish
Featuring Patrick Yu and Donald Summer. 10pm. White Rabbit TEL 133 2112 3678

"The Butterfly Lovers" & "Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1"
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Peking Opera "Er Jin Gong"/"Lin Chong Ye Ben"
7:30pm. Experimental Theater of China National Peking Opera Company TEL (8610) 5851 9688

Piano Recital By Zou Xiang
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285

Weng Weng Long Set
Widely recognized as the Godfather of China's electronic music scene and a pioneer of Beijing's nightlife culture, Weng Weng will make history again on Friday, January 29. Dance revelers are all invited to his first-ever full 10-hour record-breaking smash DJ set. Unlocking his treasure chest of rare audio gems, prepare for a right night of music loaded with an array of epic tracks from the past, present, and future, as Weng Weng dusts off his old trusty vinyls, hottest current releases, and queues up fresh new tracks yet to be heard. 9pm. Lantern TEL 135 0134 8785

Gentlemen's Night
When a man meets a man...what will happen? Come if you want to know the answer. 10pm. Suzie Wong Club TEL (8610) 6500 3377

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, January 30, 2010
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SOS 3rd Anniversary Party
It's going to be a night full of intense and beautiful sound emotions, where the visuals will also add its dose of unique and essential magic to celebrate with everyone the 3rd Anniversary of Science of Sounds. Line ups include Lupen, M.Ross, Shen Yue, Marula and Bruno. 9pm. Lantern TEL 135 0134 8785

Andrew Bird 2010 China Tour
A one-man symphony from a modern folk-rock icon will come to Beijing's Yugong Yishan on January 30. RMB150 for presale; RMB180 at the door. 9pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711

Jeff Chang World Tour Concert Beijing Stop
7:30pm. Worker's Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6501 6300

Peking Opera "Jie Shan"/"Diao Jin Gui"/"Duan Qiao"
7:30pm. Experimental Theater of China National Peking Opera Company TEL (8610) 5851 9688

World Classic Film Music Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

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, January 31, 2010
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Peppermoon
Paris-based pop trio Peppermoon's music is a tribute to 60s pop godnesses Frannoise hardy, Jane Birkin and Marie Laforet, with influences of the 90s and 00s indie stars such as The Divine Comedy, Sam Phillips, Tori Amos and many others. RMB100 for presale; RMB150 at the door. 8pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711

When Bach Meets The Beatles-Beijing Wind Orchestra Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Passion Of The Flame
RMB80/100/160. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6417 7793

Sunday BBQ
A chilled-out day of food, fun and drinks with an endless flow of mojitos, margaritas, wines and draught beer, plus a barbecue. 3pm-7pm. RMB168/person. Xiu TEL (8610) 8567 1108

Upcoming Events

Irish Tap Dance Riverdance Beijing Tour 2010
Tickets selling for RMB180-1680. 7:30pm, February 5-11. Beijing Exhibition Theater TEL (8610) 6835 1383

Russian Ballet "Swan Lake"/"The Marriage Of Figaro"
By The Kremlin Ballet, Russia's top ballet theater, led by the world famous Russian choreographer and soloist, and Artistic Director Andrey Petrov. Tickets selling for RMB80-1280. 7:30pm, February 9-15. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308

Acupuncture Presents A Wild New Year
Spend this Chinese New Year's Eve with your techno family! Like a giant hongbao stuffed full of Beijing's best DJs. Acupuncture Records welcomes the Year of the Tiger with a musical explosion of dance floor fireworks. Drinks specials Buy 2 Get 1 free all night long. 10pm, February 13. Lantern TEL 135 0134 8785

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!

YPHHThe 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.

New Public Health Website For Beijingers
An American family doctor has created a free public health guide to health and wellness for expats in Beijing and other China cities. The website, at MyHealthBeijing.com, focuses on wellness, illness and resources. Come and check for the information you need.

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

China ClubFootball Winter Courses
Indoor Winter courses are starting now, running on Weekdays and Weekends at BCIS (Shuangjing) Sat 16th Jan, BSB (Sanlitun) Fri 8th Jan, CIS (Liangmaqiao) Mon 4th Jan, IAB (Lido Place) Mon 18th, ISB (Shunyi) Sun 17th Jan, YCIS (Close to Chaoyang Park) Sat 9th Jan, Zhongguancun Academy (Xicheng) Sun 17th Jan. Kids can still sign up now and receive discount if they have missed the first classes! To Sign Up: please contact ClubFootball on coaching@wanguoqunxing.com for English and coaching3@wanguoqunxing.com for Chinese or call (8610) 5130 6893/4/5/6. Outdoors courses will resume in early Spring at Beijing Riviera, Chaoyang Park, Etonkids, Harrow, IST (Tianjin), MSB, Wangjing, Beijing New Talent Academy, Zhongguancun and 3e! Also look out for new course venues coming soon for Spring 2010!

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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