Events

Great Rock N'roll every Thursday at the Tun Bar. Bad Apples Rock

Krisliu — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:50:38 +0800

Bad Apples rocks the Tun Bar every Thursday in SanLiTun.

Come enjoy a night of great classic rock n' roll along with bad apples original music.

2 for 1 beers and cocktails every Thursday!
Cheap drinks and great live music every Thursday!

www.badapplesrock.com

Sanlitun nanjei
Nanlu 200 meters south of Nanjie Bar

007: Quantum of Solace

thebeijinger — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:51:28 +0800

The high-octane adventures of Bond (Daniel Craig) continue. This new mission sees the martini-sipping international man of mystery teaming up with old friends to navigate a minefield of treachery, murder and deceit. View trailer here. For details about screening times see our regular Tuesday film roundup over at the Beijinger blog.

Babylon AD

thebeijinger — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:56:16 +0800

When even the director of a film admits that he's "very unhappy with the film," and that he "never had a chance to do one scene the way it was written or the way I wanted it to be. The script wasn't respected. Bad producers, bad partners, it was a terrible experience" it's not surprising that what emerges is an incomprehensible and unwatchable film. Its chances at the box office will probably not be helped by the fact that it's been available on DVD in the capital for weeks. You can take a look at some of the terrible reviews of the French-US co production here. View the trailer here. For details about screening times see our regular Tuesday film roundup over at the Beijinger blog.

Beast Stalker (证人Zhengren)

thebeijinger — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:07:28 +0800

Director Dante Lam offers up a by-the-numbers HK action flick starring Nicholas Tse and Zhang Jinchu. Details and trailer at official site. For details about screening times see our regular Tuesday film roundup over at the Beijinger blog.

Beijing Playhouse: A Christmas Carol

thebeijinger — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:37:45 +0800

Beijing Playhouse performs a musical version of Charles Dickens' classic work, A Christmas Carol. Scrooge is taught the true meaning of the holiday by Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. A cast of 28 actors, singers and dancers will help jump-start your holiday spirit. In English with Chinese subtitles. Call 137 1890 8922 for tickets, or see www.beijingplayhouse.com. RMB 260 (advance), RMB 300 (door), RMB 400 (opening night). Dec 5-28.
7.30pm, 2pm (Sun matinees). Beijing Playhouse (137 1890 8922)

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Beijing Playhouse: A Christmas Carol

thebeijinger — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:59:41 +0800

Beijing Playhouse performs a musical version of Charles Dickens' classic work, A Christmas Carol. Scrooge is taught the true meaning of the holiday by Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. A cast of 28 actors, singers and dancers will help jump-start your holiday spirit. In English with Chinese subtitles. Call 137 1890 8922 for tickets, or see www.beijingplayhouse.com. RMB 260 (advance), RMB 300 (door), RMB 400 (opening night). 7.30pm, 2pm (Sun matinees). Beijing Playhouse (137 1890 8922)

Cinco de Drinko

thebeijinger — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:38:07 +0800

Half-priced drinks. Free. All day. Saddle Cantina (5208 6005)

Desires of the Heart (Taohuayun 桃花运)

thebeijinger — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:10:56 +0800

Our favorite Chinese actor, Ge You, dons a wig for this first hesui pian of the season. He plays the man at the center of a comedy of passionate encounters in present-day Beijing. The film also stars Fan Bingbing as an ugly girl, Mei Ting and Guo Tao. For details about screening times see our regular Tuesday film roundup over at the Beijinger blog.

European Union Film Festival

thebeijinger — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:16:50 +0800

Showcasing 22 recent and popular films (one from each participating EU member state), including award-winning comedies, dramas and romances from countries as far-flung as Slovakia, Poland and Italy. The screenings will take place in four locations: the French Cultural Centre, Instituto Cervantes, Istituto Italiano di Cultura and the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art. Each film will be screened in its original language, with English and Chinese subtitles. Free. ID required at certain locations. See www.ccfpekin.org for more info.

Fit Lover (爱情左右 Aiqing Zuodeng Youxing)

thebeijinger — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:01:48 +0800

Fans of eye candy might want to catch Chinese director Zhang Jianya's latest film as according to Xinhua, the film stars "twelve of the country's best looking actors." For details about screening times see our regular Tuesday film roundup over at the Beijinger blog.

Hell Boy 2: The Golden Army

thebeijinger — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:53:44 +0800

Take a look at the surprisingly positive reviews here and trailer here. For details about screening times see our regular Tuesday film roundup over at the Beijinger blog.

Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D

thebeijinger — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:59:23 +0800

Brendan Fraser stars in this remake of the Sci-fi classic. View trailer here. For details about screening times see our regular Tuesday film roundup over at the Beijinger blog.

thebeijinger — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:15:05 +0800

Implausible Nicolas Cage vehicle that's been out on DVD for an age. Trailer here. For details about screening times see our regular Tuesday film roundup over at the Beijinger blog.

The Sixth Beijing International Theater & Dance Festival

thebeijinger — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:40:39 +0800

Spanning opera, musical, ballet, street dance and drama, this festival - organized by the Beijing Culture and Art Foundation - will present 24 shows by artists from France, UK, Germany, Korea, the US and Israel. It opens with the classic Kunqu opera, The Romance of the West Chamber, and features the China premiere of the Martha Graham Dance Company and a flamenco performance from Spaniard Paco Mora. Venues include NCPA, Poly Theatre, Peking University Concert Hall and Tianqiao Theater. For tickets, call 6406 8888, 6655 0000 or 6506 5646.

Walk the Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square

thebeijinger — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:42:57 +0800

A guided cultural walk through Beijing's famous landmarks. 9am-12.30pm. RMB 150. CCC Learning Center (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org

INSPIRED Workshop: How To Discover Your Passion

thebeijinger — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:37:26 +0800

Career coach Sarah Cooper will help you uncover what drives and motivates you by rediscovering your true passions in this high-energy seminar. RMB 200 (includes breakfast). 10am-noon. Le Petit Gourmand (136 2113 2201) www.inspiredbeijing.com

Tea and Radiant Skin

thebeijinger — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:41:10 +0800

Learn how to make a moisturizing tea facial mask. RMB 150. Reservation required. 1-3pm. The Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108, yinyangbeijing@yahoo.com)

Yoga Meditation Workshop

thebeijinger — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:44:57 +0800

Learn the arts of meditating and relaxation, or at least get a heads up. RMB 300. 1.30pm. Yoga Yard (6413 0774) www.yogayard.com

Xuanwu Hutong Tour

thebeijinger — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:26:42 +0800

See Beijing's lanes, courtyards, kindergartens and vegetable markets. A great chance to chat with Beijing locals. 2pm-4.30pm. RMB 150.
CCC Learning Center (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org

Book Talk: Roundtable on Gourmand Literature

thebeijinger — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:32:21 +0800

French literature festival “Lire en fete” kicks off with a lively panel discussing the role of food and literature in French cultural life. Authors Sebastien Lapaque, Chantal Pelletier, Hubert Michel, chef and cookbook writer Yvan Cadiou and food scholar Franaoise Sabban will all be speaking. In French and Chinese. Free. 6.30-8pm. French Cultural Center (6553 2627)

Events

Great Rock N'roll every Thursday at the Tun Bar. Bad Apples Rock

007: Quantum of Solace

Babylon AD

Beast Stalker (证人Zhengren)

Beijing Playhouse: A Christmas Carol

Beijing Playhouse: A Christmas Carol

Cinco de Drinko

Desires of the Heart (Taohuayun 桃花运)

European Union Film Festival

Fit Lover (爱情左右 Aiqing Zuodeng Youxing)

Hell Boy 2: The Golden Army

Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D

Next

The Sixth Beijing International Theater & Dance Festival

Walk the Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square

INSPIRED Workshop: How To Discover Your Passion

Tea and Radiant Skin

Yoga Meditation Workshop

Xuanwu Hutong Tour

Book Talk: Roundtable on Gourmand Literature