Jan 16-22: Thunder Geko, Lunar, Lunar, SHINee, and more!

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Alarming Statistic
33,357
The number of kilometers ridden on motorcycle by Buck Perley and Amy Mathieson throughout every province of China that set the current Guinness World Record of "longest journey by motorcycle in a single country."
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Trivia

Congrats to Iain McKinnell, who correctly answered the question: According to the recent post Carpooling to Come in From the Dark Side with New Legislation: What type of carpooling is explicitly not allowed in Beijing?

The correct answer was:      

2) Throwing coconuts at other go-karts

Iain McKinnell won a voucher for Haru restaurant valued at RMB 500.

This Week's Trivia Challenge

According to the recent post This is Sanlitun: A Behind the Scenes Peek, how many unopened beers can be counted standing behind the sign "Do not touch these 6 beers!"?        

  1. 6
  2. 6.5
  3. none
  4. 7

Send the correct answer to win@thebeijinger.com for a chance to win a voucher for Haru restaurant valued at RMB 500!

 
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Neil Robinson, a former international schoolteacher in Beijing who turned himself in last spring after a flurry of media attention, was sentenced last week to 12 years in prison in his home country for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old and possessing child pornography.
Did Lindsay Lohan Lose a Laptop with Naughty Pictures in Beijing?
Various news outlets are reporting that Mean Girls actress Lindsay Lohan, who was in China last week, lost a laptop loaded with naughty pictures while in Shanghai (one report said Beijing) and is offering an unspecified reward for its return.
Chicago China Run Descends into Farce Amid Worries for Beijing Performance
Despite Chinese media reports suggesting that the China run of blockbuster Broadway musical Chicago is in trouble, promoters contacted by us this morning insist that at least the Beijing and Shanghai legs of the tour remain unaffected.
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Spring Festival is fast approaching, but there's still work to be done before the holidays – good thing that there's also fun to be had! Alton Miller will be showcasing his soulful-house DJ skills, while Havok will be a little less subtle with their thrashing. If you're looking to do a little good, you can exercise your philanthropic side by supporting Typhoon Yolanda Relief, or donating to a clothing drive. Don't hold back – spring into the new (lunar) year with these events!
  Thursday, January 16  
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
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This psychedelic rock trio from Portland sound more dangerous than they are – despite a penchant for heavy machinery. UMO will be introducing their slumbering sound to a wider Asian audience as their star continues to rise in the West. RMB 100, RMB 60 (students). Mao Livehouse. Read more
  Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro  
  Until Jan 19. Mozart's classic presented by the NCPA’s very own critically acclaimed conductor Liu Jia. RMB 180-680. 7.30pm. National Center for the Performing Arts. Read more
 		  
  Panda Pollution  
 

A brand new band, Miranda & Marco, debuts at Modernista's Folk Thursdays with a colorful blend of "polluted" sounds. Free. 9.30pm. Modernista. Read more

  
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  Friday, January 17  
Joop Junior
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Dutch DJ Joop Junior promises to deliver a live set of "straight-up no-messing techno" that could very well blow your mind. RMB 50-100. 10pm. Lantern. Read more
  Havok  
  Following in the tradition of Metallica and Slayer, these thrash metal heads intend to crash hard on the Beijing stage. RMB 160, RMB 120 (advance). 8pm. Yugong Yishan. Read more  
  Happy Hour at Okra  
  Get a classy start on your Friday night with Okra's signature cocktails offered two-for-one (RMB 68). The Kashgar Express and the Pick-Me-Up are particular stand-outs. 6-8pm. Okra. Read more  
  Secret Club, Nakoma, Lonely Leary, and Low Bow  
  This big rock concert is a collection of Beijing's craziest and loudest music all in one evening. RMB 40. 9pm. XP. Read more.  
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  Saturday, January 18  
2014 CBA All-Star Weekend
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Until Jan 19. The CBA’s top players come together for a weekend of exhibition matches and contests including skills challenges, three-pointer competition, and a slam dunk contest, before the annual North vs. South match-up. RMB 100-880. 7pm. MasterCard Center (Wukesong Arena). Read more
  SHINee  
  Award-winning, reality TV-starring, South Korean R&B boy band SHINee have taken the South Korean charts by storm since their debut in 2008. Now they bring their slick live performance to Beijing. RMB 666-999. 7.30pm. Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium. Read more  
  Alton Miller: The Soulful-House Maestro  
  His soulful-house DJ skills have been dubbed "magical." See the world-touring artist, whose influences include the likes of Stevie Wonder, Santana, and Parliament Funkadelic, take over Courtyard 4. Free. 9pm. Ink. Read more  
  Dim Sum Disco with Juhstynn  
  The Dim Sum kids have finally recovered from NYE and are back to deliver one last bash before The Year of the Horse, this time with UK DJ Juhstyyn. Save a few dance moves for DJ Diego Funkyto, "Beijing's Most Photogenic Man," who will be celebrating getting older. RMB 30 (free before 11pm). 9pm. The Bar at Migas. Read more  
  Lunar, Lunar  
  Cicada resident DJ Dodgy Yamamoto plays deep, dark house and techno to set the mood for the lunar new year. Drop by and receive an exclusive hong bao. Free. 10pm. Cicada Ultralounge. Read more  
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  Sunday, January 19  
Sarah Brightman
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The world’s biggest-selling soprano, an international superstar as beloved for her staggering vocal range (over three full octaves) as for her impassioned film and stage performances. RMB 380-1,680. 7.30pm. Great Hall of the People. Read more
  Hot Drink Happy Hour  
  Every Sunday, warm up with a Sichuan Mulled Beer, Maple Toddy, Spiced Apple Rum, and many other creative cocktails off of The Brick's hot drink menu for RMB 5 off original prices. 4pm-midnight. The Brick. Read more  
  Films and Q&A with Director Zhao Liang  
  All you film enthusiasts, get over to Zajia Lab, for a double feature of the documentary films, Paper Airplane and Crime and Punishment. After the film, there will be a special Q&A with director Zhao Liang. RMB 50. 12.30pm. Zaijia Lab. Read more  
  Typhoon Yolanda Relief  
  Help the Philippines recover from Typhoon Yolanda with this delicious fundraiser from Tim's Texas Bar-B-Q. RMB 100 from each ticket will be sent to help relief efforts in the Visayas. RMB 150. 5pm. Tim's Texas Bar-B-Q. Read more  
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  Monday, January 20  
No Phone Mondays – 50% Off
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Yunnan restaurant In and Out celebrates its new store opening in Tun San Li mall with an inventive promotion: seal away your phone for the entirety of a meal, focus on the company and the food and receive a 50 percent discount on your total bill. For lunch and dinner. In and Out. Read more
  Star Wars Trilogy  
  What better way to celebrate this original space opera trilogy than over the first three Mondays of a freezing cold month in a dive club with a big screen and free popcorn? Moaning about the childish prequels and further blasphemous editions to come is highly encouraged. Free. 9pm. Dada. Read more  
  Square Dancing with Hutong Yellow Weasels  
  Get square dancing with the amazing sounds of the Hutong Yellow Weasels. Though named after those small critters you see scurrying through the gutters of Beijing, these guys never shy from an amazing night of fun. Free. 8.30pm. Modernista. Read more  
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  Tuesday, January 21  
Thunder Geko and Ah Ming
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An evening of free jazz and improvisational music will be performed by Thunder Geko and Ah Ming in a night covering all the  basses: double bass, and electric bass. RMB 30, RMB 20 (student). 9pm. XP. Read more
  Clothing Drive  
  Gather up your unwanted clothing and haul it over to Home Plate until January 30. They'll donate the goods to Huiling, a charity that helps those with disabilities make a living teaching art. Home Plate Bar-B-Que Sanlitun. Read more  
  Two-for-One Steaks  
  Bring a friend – or a giant appetite – to Sanlitun Soho for South African restaurant Pinotage's weekly buy-one-get-one-free deal on steaks. Pinotage. Read more  
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  Wednesday, January 22  
Spring Festival in the Art Museum
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Let your kids ring in the Chinese New Year this Wednesday at UCCA, with lots of fun activities with a contemporary art twist. They will be teaching various art techniques like relief painting, printmaking, and 3D Chinese characters. RMB 900 (2013 UCCA Member), RMB 1,100 (UCCA Kids Club members). 10am. UCCA. Read more
  Comedy Night  
  Home Plate Sanlitun is teaming up with the Punchline Comedy Club to host a night of laughs with visiting comedians Dwight Slade and Dave Fulton from the US and Gina Yashere from the UK. RMB 290, RMB 250 (advance). 8pm. Home Plate Bar-B-Que Sanlitun. Read more  
  Shanxi  
  A solo exhibit by photographer Zhang Xiao that explores the spooky post-Chinese New Year traditions of Shanxi province. Pekin Fine Arts. Read more  
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  Upcoming  
JAN 25, Mark John
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One of the most respected and highly revered DJs in Australia, Mark John comes to stroke the wax in Beijing after supporting Prince on a recent tour of Down Under. RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan. Read more
 
  JAN 30, Year of the Horse Celebration at The Orchid  
  Great Leap Brewing is teaming up with boutique hotel The Orchid to throw a special courtyard celebration that offers a great view for watching fireworks in the Gulou area. Presale recommended. RMB 350, RMB 300 (advance). 8pm-2am. The Orchid. Read more  
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