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A very active weekend in Beijing, with many concerts to attend. Don't miss the performances of the worldwide known DJ Paul van Dyk, or the percussion players of Brazilian group SambAsia.

Exhibitions  

Gilles Perrin and Pascal Bollinger: Looking for China
February 23rd-April 3rd. Exposition by two French photographers. One focuses on urban landscape, and the other one on Chinese people.
Where: Yan Club Art Centre: Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区
Tel: 010-8457-3506

Michelangelo Pistoletto 
Until March 30th. This Italian artist who got the Golden Lion at the 50th Biennial Exhibition of Venice conveys his art by means of mirrors.
Where: Galleria Continua : Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区
Tel: 010-6436-1005

The Four Monk Painters
Until April 10th. This legendary group formed by Shi Tao, Bada Shanren, Kun Can and Hong Ren explores art by using the paint roller.
Where: The Palace Museum: Forbidden City, 4 Jingshan Qian jie, Xicheng District. 西城区景山前街4号
Price: 40-60RMB
Tel : 010-6513-2255, 010-8511-7099

Cinema

Prête-moi ta main (Lend me your hand)
February 23rd and 24th. Tired of his mother and sisters meddling in his private affairs, a man decides to pay a woman to pass off as his wife. Film in French with Chinese subtitles.
Where: Centre culturel français: 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路16号Price: 20RMB (10 students)
Tel: 010-6553-2627
Web site:: http://www.ccfpekin.org/

Je vais bien, ne t’en fais pas (Don't worry, I'm fine)
February 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Depressed after the sudden departure of his brother, a woman ventures out to find him. What awaits her is beyond her wildest imagination.
Where: Centre culturel français: 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路16号Price: 20RMB (10 students)
Tel: 010-6553-2627
Web site : http://www.ccfpekin.org/

Les sœurs fâchées  
February 23rd and 24th. This film tells the story of two completely different sisters. One is very optimistic and comes from a small town, the other one lives a frustrating and boring life in Paris. Film in French with Chinese subtitles
Where: Centre culturel français: 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路16号
Price: 20RMB (10 students)
Time: 7:30pm
Tel: 010-6553-2627
Web site: http://www.ccfpekin.org/

Atonement
February 22nd. Keira Knightley and James Mc Avoy perform in this excellent film based on a novel by Ian McKewan.
Where: In cinemas all over town.

Meeting Jia Zhangke
February 24th. First of a monthly event in which Chinese directors will talk about their films. This time, after the screenings, Jia Zhangke will talk about his documentary Dong and his feature film Still Life (Sanxia Haoren), which tells the story of a miner who goes to look for his wife (whom he doesn't know). In Chinese with English subtitles.
Where: Yugong Yishan: 2-3 Zhang Zizhong Road (former Duan Qirui government building, east of Ping'an Dadao), Dongcheng District. 东城区张自忠路3-2号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院
Price: 30RMB (20 students)
Time: 7:30pm
Tel : 010-6404-2711

On the stage 

Cross Talk: Guo Degang
Until February 24th. Enjoy Chinese comical dialogues (xiangsheng) with Guo Degang, one of the masters of this art. Only in Chinese.
Where: Beijing Exhibition Theater: 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. 西城区西直门外大街135号
Price: 180-780 RMB
Time: 7:30pm
Tel : 010-6835-4455

Opera: Thunderstorm 
Until February 23rd. Shanghai Opera House presents the most famous Chinese play of all times, written by Cao Yu; this time in its musical version. The play takes place in the 20's, and describes the breaking off of a family.
Price: 60-400RMB
Time: 7:30pm
Where: Grand Théâtre national de Chine : 2 Xichang'an Jie , west of Tian'anmen Square. 西长安街2号
Tel: 010-6655-0000

Concerts

Buyi
February 22nd. Acoustic Rock from Xinjiang.
Where: Jiangjinjiu Bar: 2 Zhongku Hutong, (between Drum and Bell towers on the west side, a few doors south of The Drum and Bell), Dongcheng District. 东城区钟库胡同2号 (鼓楼北门)
Price: Free, must consume at least 20RMB
Time: 9:30pm
Tel : 010-8405-0112

Hedgehog, Casino Demon, Shake Hands With Danger
February 22nd. 3 of the most promising groups in Beijing
Where: D-22 : 242 Chengfu Lu (two doors west of 13 Club), Haidian District.海淀区成府路242号
Price: 30-40RMB
Time: 10:00pm
Tel : 010-6265-3177

IGO, Dead J et the Golgoth/Beijing Dark Music Association
February 22nd. Group New Wave from Shanghai vs. electro clash.
Where: Yugong Yishan: Yugong Yishan: 2-3 Zhang Zizhong Road (former Duan Qirui government building, east of Ping'an Dadao), Dongcheng District. 东城区张自忠路3-2号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院
Price: 50RMB (20RMB after midnight)
Tel : 010-6402-2711

SambAsia
February 22nd. This Samba group continues to promote its Rio-style music in the capital. 
Where: The Star Live: 3/F, Tango, 79 Heping Xijie (50m north of Yonghegong subway station), Dongcheng District. 东城区和平西街79号糖果三层（雍和宫桥路北50米）
Price: 30-50RMB
Time: 8:30pm
Tel: 010-6425-5677

Shi Luo Mi
February 22nd. Alternative Rock.
Where: What Bar: 72 Beichang Jie (just north of the west gate of the Forbidden City), Xicheng District. 西城区北长街72号(故宫西门往北)
Time: 9:30pm
Price: 25RMB (includes a beer)
Tel : 133-4112-2757

The Verse
February 22nd. Funk rock with Fan Jiang playing the saxophone and Dawei Zhang the drums.
Where: MAO Livehouse: 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区鼓楼东大街111号
Price: 40RMB
Time: 9:30pm
Tel: 010-6402-5080

CI Pan
February 23rd. Electro rock.
Where: Jiangjinjiu Bar: 2 Zhongku Hutong, (between Drum and Bell towers on the west side, a few doors south of The Drum and Bell), Dongcheng District. 东城区钟库胡同2号 (鼓楼北门)
Price: Free, must consume at least 20RMB
Time: 9:30pm
Tel: 010-8405-0112

Du Huo (Leyendo Fuego)
February 23rd. Pop-rock.
Where: What Bar: 72 Beichang Jie (just north of the west gate of the Forbidden City), Xicheng District. 西城区北长街72号(故宫西门往北)
Price: 25RMB (includes a beer)
Time: 9:30pm
Tel: 133-4112-2757

Joyside and Carsick Cars
February 23rd. This group, regular at D-22, doesn't need to be introduced anymore.
Where: D-22: 242 Chengfu Lu (two doors west of 13 Club), Haidian District.海淀区成府路242号
Price: 30-40RMB
Time: 10:00pm
Tel : 010-8405-0112

Going out

Paul van Dyk
February 22nd. Don't miss this chance to see world number 1 DJ in action.
Where: GT Banana: Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区建国门外大街22号赛特饭店1层
Price: 80RMB in advance (TBD at the door)
Time: 11:00pm
Tel : 010-6528-3636

Syndicate vs Baicai  
February 23rd. Reggae by MeiWenti Sound and Tootles the Phant.
Where: Obiwan: 4 Xihai Xiyan (300m from Jishuitan subway station), Dongcheng District
东城区西海西沿4号
Time: 9:00pm
Price: Free
Tel: 010-6617-3331

Section 6
February 23rd. Hip hop.
Price: 30RMB
Time: 9:00pm
Where
Tel: 010-6617-3331

Sports and leisure 

Quicksilver Nightrail Session
February 23rd. Snowboarders, skiers and night-birds shouldn't miss this opportunity to enjoy a lit ski resort Nanshan.
Where: Nanshan Ski Resort: Shengshuitou Cun, Henanzhai Town, Miyun County. 密云县河南寨镇圣水头村
Web site: http://www.mellowparks.cn/

Six Nations Tournament
February 23rd. Italy vs. Wales.
Where: Watch the live match in most bars and clubs of the capital
Time: 11:00pm

Six Nations Tournament
February 24th. Ireland vs. Scotland.
Where: Watch the live match in most bars and clubs of the capital
Time: 1:00am

The Rolling Hills and Empty Lanes 
February 24th. Explore the rural zone of Miyun, in the outskirts of Beijing, and end the walking in a local restaurant. 
Where: Departure from the Starbucks at Lido Hotel: Lido Hotel, Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区机场路丽都假日饭店
Time: 8:30am
Tel:139-1002-5516
Web site: http://www.beijinghikers.com/

Six Nations Tournament
February 24th. France vs. England.
Where: Watch the live match in most bars and clubs of the capital
Time: 5:00am