Beijing: Stage, Exhibitions, Events, Movie and Music
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Stage
Piano recital
Pianist Yin Chengzong presents Peking Opera and Chinese folk music through piano scores. In Red Memories, Yin will play The Picturesque Yimeng Mountain, a suite from the dance drama The Red Detachment of Women. Yin will also perform folk songs from northern Shaanxi province and several Peking Opera selections. Born in 1941 in Xiamen, Fujian province, Yin is acclaimed for his contributions to the
Yellow River Concerto.
7:30 pm, Oct 10. 80-380 yuan. National Center for the Performing Arts, west of Tian'anmen Square. 6655-0000
国家大剧院, 天安门广场西
Kunqu Opera
The Northern Kunqu Opera House will stage the classic play Fatal Opera. The story is about dramatist Guan Hanqing's fate after he published his controversial work. Kunqu Opera, which originated in Jiangsu province some 500 years ago, blends the elegances of traditional singing and dancing.
7 pm, Oct 7. 10-80 yuan. Peking University Hall, inside Peking University, Haidian district. 6275-1278/2278
北大百年讲堂，北京大学内
Comedic ballet
The legendary Stuttgart Ballet will entertain audiences with its narrative ballet The Taming of the Shrew. Choreographed by John Cranko (1927-1973), the play is based on Shakespeare's comedy of the same title and premiered in 1969. It explores love, the value of life and the destinies of people.
7:30 pm, Oct 9-11. 120-600 yuan. National Center for the Performing Arts, west of Tian'anmen Square. 6655-0000
国家大剧院, 天安门广场西
Fusion music
Danish jazz band Ibrahim Electric comprises guitarist Niclas Knudsen, Hammond organ player Jeppe Tuxen and drummer Stefan Pasborg. As one of Europe's most popular jazz bands, Ibrahim Electric fuses traditional jazz with elements of rock 'n' roll and African music.
7 pm, Oct 11. 50 yuan. Peking University Hall, inside Peking University, Haidian district. 6275-1278/2278
北大百年讲堂，北京大学内
Exhibitions
Animal world
Chen Wei's solo exhibition Dancing in the Castle is divided into two parts. The early series conveys the tranquility and peace of animal world, while the recent works convey the conflict in nature.
10 am-5 pm, until Oct 31. Chen Linghui Contemporary Space, A1 Beigao, Cuigezhuang, Chaoyang district. 6431-8830
陈绫蕙当代空间, 朝阳区崔各庄乡北皋甲1号
Thoughts on art
Prophesy Parable is Li Zhihong's third solo show. The young artist's works reflect modern people facing social problems. The Jiangxi province native conveys his thoughts about art and philosophy through his creations.
10 am-5 pm, until Oct 15. Line Gallery, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district. 8459-9685
玉兰堂, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号
Mixed methods
Sun Chu's solo show, Striking/Antiquate, displays his explorations of new perspectives of traditional Chinese art, focusing on colored-ink painting. As a specialist of modern graphic design in China, Sun boasts profound art sense and skills. He experiments with interpreting Western Expressionism, Abstractionism and Aesthetic Deconstruction through Chinese styles.
10 am-5 pm, until Oct 22. Coral and Feather Gallery, D03-4 798 Art Zone, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district. 5978-9771
朝阳区酒仙桥路4号
On the road again
The National Museum, which is currently undergoing expansion and refurbishment, opens its northern wing for the mammoth exhibition Road to Rejuvenation.
With more than 1,150 cultural
relics and more than 980 vintage photos, the exhibition aims to depict Chinese history from 1840 to 2009, organizers say.
Also on show will be about 40 huge murals and oil paintings about major historical figures and events.
9 am-5 pm, until Nov 29. National Museum, east of Tiananmen Square, 16 Dongchang'anjie, Dongcheng district. 6511-6188
东城区东长安街16号天安门广场东侧
Events
Culinary Tour
The tour leads you to a local food market, where you can explore fresh local items. Learn to select the best ingredients. The tour lasts for one hour. Reservation required.
1-2 pm, Oct 10. 1 Zhongxiang Hutong, Jiudaowan, Dongcheng district. 8915-3613?
东城区九道弯中巷胡同1号
Free class for babies
This free class is for babies aged from two to six months. In a well-equipped classroom, babies have the opportunity to try non-competitive gymnastics and play, which are safe and great for building self-esteem. The free class is limited to first 20 families. For registration, please call 6582-0158. There is another free class for babies aged from eight month to three years on Oct 11.
9-10 am, Oct 10. 1-3 pm, Oct 11.
My Gym, 15/F Building 1, Blue Castle International Center,
3 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang district.
朝阳区西大望路3号蓝堡国际中心15层
Noodles and dumplings class
Learn how to pull dough into thin noodles and make dumplings (jiaozi) with such fillings as vegetables and meats.
4-6 pm, Oct 10. 200 yuan per class. China Culture Center, Room 101, Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiaolu, Chaoyang district. 6432-9341
朝阳区亮马桥路29号安家楼肯特中心
Movie
Dulwich 81/2 Community Film Festival
The festival starts on October 10, with the opening film Balzac and Little Chinese Seamstress and will last until October 18. Tickets are available at all Dulwich Campuses. The ticket for the opening night is 100 yuan.
7:30 pm, Oct 10. 100 yuan. GREEN T. HOUSE Living, 318 Cuigezhuang Xiang Hegezhuang Cun, Chaoyang district. 6454-9164
朝阳区崔各庄乡何各庄村318号
Live music
Blues Fire
Blues Fire is a band specializing in blues music. Enjoy classics from such bands as The Doors, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter and Muddy Waters.
9:30 pm, Oct 11. 30 yuan. 13 club, 161 Lanqiying, Chengfu Lu, Haidian district. 8261-9267
海淀区成府路蓝旗营路161号
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