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To say goodbye to the rough Beijing winter this weekend, the capital is offering many top-quality concerts. Regarding food, we can warm up with a selection of Sri-Lankan curries, and spicy dishes from Hunan province. On the stage, make sure you don't miss the ballet In the Mood for Love, a cooperation performance by troupes from France and Shanghai.

Exhibitions

Beijing 2008: Architectural works
March 7th-16th. Discover the work of the British photographer Alister Benn: a positive approach to Beijing contemporary architecture.
Time: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Where: A3 gallery, 204 Gongmei building, 798 art district, jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang districtContact:: 13911703704,  www.a3gallery.com

Bridges: Heloiza Montuori
March 8th. For her first exposition in Beijing, this Brazilian artist bases her art on Chinese and Western pictorial traditions.
Time: from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Loft3 Gallery, 2 jiuxianqiao Road, 798 art district, Chaoyang district红三房画廊, 北京朝阳酒仙桥路2号798艺术区广场西侧
Contact: 84.59.96.53, http://www.heloizamontuori.com/

Movies

Lo que sé de Lola
March 7th-8th. Alex, a movie director, leaves behind the women in his life under the pretext of wanting to find inspiration for his latest work somewhere in the mountains.
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Institut Cervantes, 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District朝阳区工体南路甲1号
Contact: 58.79.96.66.

On the stage

Play: Red Rose and White Rose
March 7th and 8th. Adaptation of a novel by Eileen Chang that tells the love tribulations of a Chinese man who leaves his beloved one to come to work in China.
Time: 7:30pm
Price: 60-680 RMB
Where: Capital Theater,, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District.东城区王府井大街22号
Contact: 65.24.98.47

Ballet: In the mood for love
March 7th and 8th. Set in Shanghai in the 30's and 40's, this play is a Franco-Chinese co production.
Time: 7:30pm
Price: 60-380 RMB
Where: 60 Deshengmen Neidajie, Jishuitan, Xicheng District.西城区德胜门内大街60号积水潭
Contact: 66.55.00.00.

Concerts

Buyi
March 7th. Well-known Beijing folk-rock band.   
Time: 9:00pm
Price: Free, but must spend a minimum of 15 yuan. 
Where: Jiang Hu Liveshow bar, 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District.东城区交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号
Contact: 64.01.46.11.

Dionysos and Reading Fire
March 7th. Come check out these two new indie rock bands.
Time: 9:30pm
Price: 25 RMB, 1 beer included.
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)Contact:: 133.41.12.27.57

New pants, Joyside and Queen Sea Big Shark
March 7th. Three of the best rock bands in Beijing.  Queen Sea Big Shark have just released their latest album.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 50 RMB
Where: Yugong Yishan : 2-3 Zhang Zizhong Road, Dongcheng District
东城区张自忠路2-3号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院 
Contact: 64.04.27.11.

RandomK(e), Shake Hands with Danger and Boy #6
March 7th. Have a great time with these very well-known local rock bands.  
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 40 RMB
Where: MAO Livehouse: 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
东城区鼓楼东大街111号
Contact: 64.02.50.80.

Red Hand Jazz Band
March 7th. This avant-garde jazz band is a regular in the Beijing music scene.  
Time: 10:00pm
Price: Free
Where: OT Lounge: 6 Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区日坛路6号
Contact: 65.02.57.22.

Snapline, Guai Li and AV Okubo
March 7th. All three of these groups not only have young girls still in formation, but also perform an excellent style of rock.

Time: 10:00pm
Price: 30-40 RMB
Where: D-22: 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District
海淀区成府路242号
Contact: 62.65.31.77.

AlterEGO
March 8th. A US Pop-punk group touring China.  
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 40 RMB
Where: MAO Livehouse : 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
东城区鼓楼东大街111号
Contact: 64.02.50.80.

AV Okubo, Guai Li, the Gar and Carsick Cars
March 8th. New presentation of these groups, this time under the title "Women make noise".
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 50 RMB
Where: Yugong Yishan : 2-3 Zhang Zizhong Road, Dongcheng District
东城区张自忠路2-3号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院 
Contact: 64.04.27.11.

Candy Monster
March 8th. This group, originally from Shenyang, came to Beijing to build their reputation within the musical panorama of the capital.
Time: 9:30pm
Where: A1 Xingba Lu, Nuren Jie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区女人街星吧路甲1号
Contact: 84.48.33.35.

The Giant Beanstalk
March 8th. A promising new rock group.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 40 RMB
Where: 13 Club: 161 Chengfu Lu, Parada de bus de Lanqiying. La entrada se encuentra en un callejón justo al lado del restaurante Da Waguan, en el Distrito de Haidian.海淀区成府路蓝旗营车站下车，马路南边即是(瓦罐饭馆的西边)
Contact: 82.61.92.13.

Hedgehog and Shake Hands with Danger
March 8th. Two excellent rock bands in the local scene.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: 30-40 RMB
Where: D-22: 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District
海淀区成府路242号
Contact: 62.65.31.77.

Lonely China Day
March 8th. Show of atmospheric rock made special by this group's live performances and great lighting.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 40 RMB
Where: 2 Kolegas: 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (en el interior del drive-in) al norte de Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District.朝阳区亮马桥路21（燕莎桥往东1500米路北汽车电影院内）
Contact: 81.96.48.20.

Sweet Honey and Shui Wen
March 8th. Sweet Honey is a group composed of poet Leo Win and bassist Insa. Opening this show is the pop-rock band Shui Wen.
Time: 9:30pm
Price: 25 RMB
Where: What Bar: 72 Beichang Jie, Xicheng District.西城区北长街72号(故宫西门往北)
Contact: 133.41.12.27.57

Going out 

Infected Mushroom
March 7th. Brazilian group that has drifted from its roots in psychedelic trance to make room for collaborations with nu-metal and hip-hop artists.
Price: 60 RMB in advance
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
Contact: 65.28.36.36.

Frost
March 8th. The production company Blink Events presents this Norwegian duet at Block 8.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 50 RMB
Where: Block 8: Apartment 8 Complex, Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区朝阳公园西路八号公馆
Contact: 65.28.36.36.

Monster Lon vs. Ninjatune
March 8th. Monster Lon, a hip-hop group, meets Weng Weng, the DJ of Acupuncture. 
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 50 RMB
Where: Song: B108 The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区光华路九号世贸天阶B108
Contact: 65.87.13.11.

New Wine List
March 8th. The best wine bar in Houhai puts its new wine selection at your disposal. 15% discount on bottles if you make a reservation.
Time: 6:00pm
Price: Free
Where: La baie des anges: 5 Nanguanfang Hutong, Houhai, Xicheng District
西城区后海南官房胡同5号（胡同批萨南边）
Contact: 66.57.16.05.

One Step Forward
March 8th. Meiwenti Sound and Tootles the Phant won't let you down with their rhythms of dub, dancehall, roots and reggae.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: Free
Where: Obiwan : 4 Xihai Xiyan (300m au sud de la station Jishuitan), Dongcheng District
东城区西海西沿4号
Contact: 66.17.32.31.

Eating out

Le festival de Hunan
Festival of Hunan
March 1st-14th. The homeland of Mao Zedong, Hunan enjoys a great reputation for its very spicy food.
Time: 12:00pm -2:00pm, and 6:30pm-10:00pm
Where: The Regent: 99 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District
Contact: 85.22.17.89.

Dream of Sri Lanka
March 4th-8th. Try Sri Lankan delicacies and, if you wish, you can even attend a cooking course that will take place on March 5th.
Time: Lunch and dinner; cooking course on March 5th at 10:30pm
Where: China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店
Contact: 65.05.22.66 ext. 35

Sports and leisure  

 

Beijing Devils Rugby
March 8th. The Vermilion team is recruiting. Players of all ages, nationalities and levels are welcomed.   
Time: Bus leaves The Den at 7:00pm
Where: The Den: 4 Gongti Donglu (close to City Hotel's main entrance), Chaoyang District朝阳区工体东路4号城市宾馆正门旁边
Contact: 65.92.62.90.  www.beijingdevils.com

¨The Perfect Loop¨ walk
March 8th. Depart to Pinggu for a moderately difficult walk. Lunch included. Advanced reservation is required.
More information: http://www.beijinghikers.com/ or 139.10.02.55.16. (Hujie)