the Beijinger 7 Days in Beijing: Thursday, January 31 to February 6

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Thursday, January 31 to Wednesday, February 6
Alarming Statistic
<200 meters
The visibility in Beijing on Tuesday, January 29 because of the pollution.
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Trivia

Congrats to Malin Charlott who correctly answered the question: According to the recent post Subway 202: Can You Hit All The Stations In Just One Day? How long does it take for these two pals to finish their subway challenge

The correct answer was 3) 14 hours and 24 minutes.

Malin Charlott won a RMB 200 voucher for Pyro Pizza.

This Week's Trivia Challenge

According to the recent post Community Matters: The Funny Guys in Town what beer is free until the keg runs out at the next INC meeting? ...

  1. Guinness
  2. Murphy's
  3. Tsingtao
  4. Beijing

Send the correct answer to win@thebeijinger.com for a chance to win a RMB 200 voucher for Pyro Pizza.
Best of the Blog
Beijing's Weird Eats: Behind the Scenes with Furious Pete, Champion Eater and Youtube Star
“Last October, we got a call from a German travel show hosted by a Canadian world champion eater (who turned out to be Youtube sensation Furious Pete). They'd seen all our coverage on Beijing's food scene and asked if we'd take them (and their TV cameras) around to eat weird food in Beijing. "Sure," we said. Why the heck not?”
Taxi Torment: What’s Driving It?
“For once I agree with the Global Times: their headline “New rules won’t end taxi torment” is quite right. We all know how difficult it is to flag down a cab during rush-hour, i.e. between 5-7pm, and in some particular locations and time zones. If you’ve been on a night out to Nanlouguxiang or Houhai and are trying to get back home after 11pm, good luck in trying to find a cab take you home for the mandated price.”
Speakeasy Street: Janes and Hooch Shakes Up Sanlitun
"The dilemma: Was I in the mood for bourbon or Aperol (typically mixed with gin, personally)? As I slid onto the bar stool in the darkened, gothic-esque space at Janes and Hooch and had a look over the booze-and-girls-filled menu, my choice was made for me. Paper Planes, featuring the two liquors, was the unexpected answer in an unfamiliar drink."
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Guides
Beijing Eats
Beijing Eats
The ultimate English language guide to Beijing's Chinese restaurants is finally here! It’s called Beijing Eats – A Food-Lover's Companion to China's Culinary Capital, and it guides you to 140 of Beijing’s best Chinese restaurants, covering 31 regional and historic cuisines. Written by Eileen Wen Mooney, a long-time Beijing resident and food writer, each Chinese regional cooking style has its own chapter, with cultural information and expert descriptions of classic regional dishes, plus Eileen’s picks of the best restaurants around town.

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The Super Bowl is here and bars are opening their doors at an unreasonably early hour and plying fans with food, coffee and booze. Get a jump start on the action Sunday night at Centro's pre-game party, complete with NFL players and cheerleaders. On Monday morning Centro will be holding Beijing's official Super Bowl party but there are plenty more places to catch the pigskin action.

If this pollution keeps up, stay indoors and watch a flick. A handful of venues across the city are screening films throughout the week. Or get out and drinking and eat for charity at Beer For Books at Great Leap on Saturday.
Thursday, January 31
4Corners' Open Mic
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Throat Singing, Jazz, Folk, Funk, Chamber, Njembe, or Rap - all welcome. Free drinks for performers. Free to attend.
9.30pm. 4corners
Sleepless Night with DJ Lupen Crokan
DJ Lupen robs you of another night of sleep with an as yet unnamed guest. Free.
9pm. Lantern
Opera: The Tales of Hoffman
A man recounts bizarre flashbacks of love and woe. RMB 160-680.
7.30pm. NCPA

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Friday, February 1
Son of a Glitch
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No idea what glitchhop is? Sample it tonight. RMB 30.
10pm. Dada
The Detroit Series featuring Chez Damier

Migas brings in a legendary DJ/Producer that's been part of the electronic music scene since the 1980s. RMB 50.
10pm. Migas
Opera: Les Contes d′Hoffmann
An NCPA Production of Offenbach′s classic. RMB 160-680.
7.30pm. NCPA
Beijing Ducks vs. Dongguan Leopards
The Ducks play their final regular season game of the season against the Leopards. Could their involvement post-season hinge on a good result here? Price TBD.
7.35pm. Shougang Gymnasium
Concert: 2013 New Year’s Blessing
New Year′s blessings concert from the China Symphony Orchestra National Ballet. RMB 80-480.
7.30pm. NCPA
33 45 Underground Disco Party
Electronic maestro Dead J plays his trade mark techno sounds at the 3345 underground disco project for the fist time. RMB 50.
10pm. Haze
US Expat Taxes 2013
Learn what you need to know about filing your taxes while abroad. RMB 200.
7.30am. Frank's Place
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Saturday, February 2
Beer for Books
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For each beer and pizza (from Hutong Pizza) purchased, RMB 15 will be donated to The Library Project for buying books for a rural Hebei school. Free.
4-10pm. Great Leap
Section 6 New Year Hip-Hop Party
MAO Livehouse hosts Section 6’s hip-hop party featuring Break Out, MC Heretic, 1043 Rap Team and others. RMB 50.
8.30pm. MAO Livehouse
Black Eyeliner
Black Eyeliner party with DJs Chow, Bacon and AttacksUnicorns! Dark cold music from sick twisted minds. Free.
9pm. Dada
The Drop Vol. 20 Featuring Sulumi
The regular party night returns. Be ready for heavy bass, moombathon, dubstep, trap and techno. Price TBD.
9pm. Lantern
China Girl – Vintage & Indie Party #5
The monthly indie and vintage party returns. Get on the dance floor, or chill with pals over a few drinks. Free.
1pm. 4corners
Haze Cookery School
Haze DJs come together to cook and then mix music. RMB 30 (includes two beers and two sausages).
8-11pm. Haze
Baking Class: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
The cupcake phenomenon continues unabated. Learn cake-making basics and fun decorating techniques. RMB 280, 220 (members).
2-4.30pm. The Hutong
Snow Polo World Cup 2013
Until Feb 3. At the forthcoming Snow Polo World Cup in Tianjin, high-caliber players from nine of the world’s top ten polo playing nations will be vying for the honor of taking home the championship. Price TBD.
8am-4.30pm. Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club
Groundhog Day
Will winter last longer or summer come sooner? Place your bet on February 2 before Punxsutawney Phil peeks out. If you correctly guess the groundhog’s weather prediction, you’ll get RMB 5 off drafts all night. Free.
6pm. Slow Boat Brewery
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Sunday, February 3
Chinese Film: The God of Cookery
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A classic Stephen Chow comedy to help you prepare for your gluttonous New Year feasting.
5pm. Modernista
HeyRunning 5 & 10k Runs
Hit the ground running after a Heyrobics warm-up. Free (sign-up required).
10am. Olympic Forest Park, South Gate
Super Bowl Pre-game at Centro
Pregame with 2 for 1 Budweisers while reliving highlights from the season or sip on NFL cocktails while watching performances by NFL cheerleaders. Free. Sponsored by the Beijinger and beijing-kids.
6.30pm. Centro, Kerry Hotel
Nordic Documentary Film Festival
Feb 2-3. UCCA Art Cinema brings back the most celebrated shorts and features from Nordox. RMB 15.
2-10pm. UCCA
Chinese Film: Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker
When a woman falls for the man painting her father’s factory, her life is thrown into disarray. RMB 50.
4pm. BC MOMA
Film: Romper Stomper
Russell Crowe, Daniel Pollock, Jacqueline McKenzie and Tony Lee play neo-Nazi skinheads who attack a pair of Vietnamese- Australian teenagers.
7-11pm. Dada
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Monday, February 4
Official Super Bowl Party @ Kerry Hotel
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Beijing’s official NFL Super Bowl party includes: NFL stars in attendance, live official NFL coverage on giant screens, cheerleaders, free-flow beer and soft drinks and a cooked American breakfast. RMB 300, RMB 200 (children), RMB 2,800 (table for 10 adults).
6.30am. Kerry Hotel
Super Bowl XLVII @ Brussels
All the action live on all screens including the large projection screen. With special deals including pancake and French toast breakfasts at RMB 40 and RMB 25 Tiger beer. Free.
7am. Brussels Bar and Restaurant
Super Bowl 2013 @ Luga’s Villa
Watch Super Bowl 2013 live on two big screens and five TVs with food and drink specials including American breakfast at RMB 45 and RMB 20 Carlsberg. Free. 7am. Luga’s Villa
Super Bowl XLVII @ Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q
TV’s everywhere. Surround sound so you can feel the action. RMB 25 Bloody Mary’s and Screwdrivers, and a breakfast buffet between 6 and 9am make Tim’s a handsome choice for the big game. Free.
5am. Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q
Super Bowl XLVII @ NOLA
A breakfast and lunch buffet, drink specials, raffle, and 2 screens to view the game. Catch a repeat screening at 7pm if you miss the game live in the morning. Reservations required.
7am. Nola
2013 Super Bowl @ Cu Ju
Watch the action with a coffee, beer, mimosa or bloody pirate and bowls of New Orleans jambalaya. Free.
6.30am. Cu Ju
Super Bowl at Paddy O'Shea's
RMB 100 will get you breakast, coffee and drink specials. Great Leap will also be on tap with their Pale Ale #6 and Honey Ma Gold.
7am. Paddy O'Shea's
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Tuesday, February 5
CNY Cooking: North China
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Learn how to make a northern feast of “four happiness” meatballs, fried celery with fresh lily bulb, and braised chicken with mushroom. RMB 250, 200 (members). 2.30-5.30pm. The Hutong
Starfish Oyster Club
The launch of the monthly get together for people that want to eat oysters, drink wine and learn a little bit about both. RMB 150.
7pm. Starfish
Dance: The Little Birch Tree
The Dance Troupe of Russia tour China with this heartwarming summer romance. RMB 280-1080.
7.30pm. NCPA
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Wednesday, February 6
Bob Marley Day
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Featuring One Drop Band, a group of local and international reggae musicians performing the best in reggae styles, ska, roots and culture, lover’s rock, and dancehall. RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance).
9pm. Yugong Yishan
Film: Kes
A bullied boy starts training a kestrel. RMB 40.
7.30pm. Riverbank Bar and Café
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Upcoming
Thu Feb 7: Mardi Gras at Nola
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Get in the Southern swing of things with a buffet, music and quiz. Drinks and prizes tobe won as well as the Nola coconut which gives the winner a 15percent discount for the year. Price TBD.
7pm. Nola
Fri Feb 8: Metro Tokyo & Friends III – Get Close, Get Hot, Get Love
Metro Tokyo brings more of his famed musical friends to his Dongcheng disco house party at Dada. Free.
9pm. Dada
Sat Feb 9: Chinese New Year
Keep an eye on the blog for a full list of parties and celebrations.
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