This weekend in Beijing do not miss Saint-Patrick, the Irish celebration. Apart from the concerts and the rich nightlife, there are also many sports events not to miss, such as the local rugby tournament  by the Beijing Devils, and the beginning of the cricket season.

Exhibtions

Feng Feng
March 15th. Inspired on the epoch of the Kingdom of the Xias (1032-1227), this exposition basically portraits paintings of furniture.
Where: The Fifth Element Gallery Dashanzi art district，4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District.朝阳区酒仙桥路四号大山子艺术区
Tel: 64.32.13.38.

Sophia Vari
March 15th. This artist exhibits her contemporary paintings and sculptures within the frame of the cultural year of Greece in China.
Where: Confucius Temple: 13 Guozijian Jie, Dongcheng District.东城区国子监 13号
Tel: 64.04.24.07.

Movie

National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets
March 14th. If you are longing for Hollywood blockbusters, then do not miss « National Treasure », with Nicholas Cage.
Where: In cinemas all over town.

De profundis
March 14th-15th. In Spanish with English subtitles.
Price: Free
Where: Instituto Cervantes : 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区工体南路甲1号
Tel: 58.79.96.66.

On the stage

Crazy Stone
March 11th-16th. Inspired by a film with the same title, which was once very popular in China, this play tells the story of some thieves who fight over a precious stone.
Time: 7:30pm
Price: 60-500 RMB
Where: Capital Theater: 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
东城区王府井大街22号
Tel: 65.24.98.47.

Thunderstorm
March 12th-16th. Classic play of the Chinese theater performed by a Beijing popular art group.
Time: 7:30pm
Where: Teatro NCPA: 2 Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
西城区西长安街2号
Tel: 66.55.00.00.

Ballet: Women's indifference
March 14th-15th. Danced for the first time in 1964, this ballet has the reputation of being the first and most popular one in China.
Time: 7:30pm
Price: 20-150 RMB
Where: Peking University Concert Hall: Peking University, 75 Haidian Lu, Haidian District.海淀区海淀路75号北京大学内Tel: 62.75.12.78.

Concerts 

Casino Demon, Fire Balloon et Molds
March 14th. Three new Beijing rock groups that know how to keep the audience moving.
Time: 10:30pm
Price: 30-40 RMB
Where: D-22: 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District.海淀区成府路242号
Tel: 62.65.31.77.

Da Ya
March 14th. Funk music.
Entry: Free, must consume at least 15 RMB.
Time: TBD.
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
Tel: 64.01.46.11.

Francophone  Festival
14-22 de marzo. 13th edition of this festival in which the artist Dominique A. will delight the audience with her pop-rock music.
Time: 8:00pm
Price: The free entry tickets can be got at the French Cultural Center on in  Yugong Yishan.
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 
Tel: 64.04.27.11.

Long Shan Dao y RandowK(e)
March 14th. Special evening with the local reggae group LSD. Upstepper sound will play afterwards.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 40 RMB
Where: MAO Livehouse: 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
东城区鼓楼东大街111号
Tel: 64.02.50.80.

Shake Hands with Danger
March 14th. A new heavy-metal band in Beijing musical scene.
Time: 9:00pm
Where: 2 Kolegas: 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in), North of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District.朝阳区亮马桥路21号（燕莎桥往东1500米路北汽车电影院内）
Tel: 81.96.48.20.

Xia Jia Trio
March 14th. For jazz lovers.
Time: 10:00pm
Where: OT Lounge: 6 Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区日坛路6号

Dyonysos y Manas
March 15th. Two new groups of experimental and gothic rock.
Time: 9:30pm
Price: 25 RMB, includes a beer.
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)
Tel: 133.41.12.27.57

Nuclear Fusion-G, Color of Youth, Wounded Badly Last Chance of Youth, From Next in
March 15th. Heavy-metal performances organized by New Bang.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 40 RMB
Where: MAO Livehouse: 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District.东城区鼓楼东大街111号
Tel: 64.02.50.80.

Sally Can't Dance
March 15th. Festival that will feature some of the most popular Chinese artists of the moment.  
Time: 10:00pm
Price: 30-40 RMB
Where: D-22: 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District.海淀区成府路242号
Tel: 62.65.31.77.

Playmaker
March 15th. Settled in London, these British rockers offer that night the first of their 4 presentations in Beijing.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 40 RMB
Where: 2 Kolegas: 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in), North of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District.朝阳区亮马桥路21号（燕莎桥往东1500米路北汽车电影院内）
Tel: 81.96.48.20.

Going out

Irish Party
March 14th-17th. Tim Hunt transforms Frank's into a true Irish pub.
Entry: Free
Time: 8:00pm
Where: Frank's Place: Jiangtai Xilu, west of Rosedale Hotel, Lido area, Chaoyang District
朝阳区丽都将台西路
Tel: 64.37.83.99.

FM Radio China
March 15th. Djs Wang Zhong and Mr. B will keep you moving to the rhythms of the latest pop hits.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: Free
Where: Obiwan: 4 Xihai Xiyan (300m South of Jishuitan station), Dongcheng District.东城区西海西沿4号
Tel: 66.17.32.31.

Renaissance vs. Nation Afterparty
March 15th. Caroline Banx once again at the Bank.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: 60 RMB in advance
Where: Bank: Gongti Donglu (in front of Gate 9 of the Workers' Stadium), Chaoyang District.朝阳区工体东路工体东门9号看台对面
Tel: 65.53.19.98.

Hotpot
March 15th. Dj Wordy, as usual popular among the Chinese crowds, organizes an evening of eclectic mix: Funk, soul, hip-hop etc.
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
Tel: 65.87.13.11.

Fiesta por el primer aniversario de Salud
March 15th. Free punch and live music celebrating the first anniversary of this cozy little bar.
Time: 6:00pm
Where: 66 Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District.东城区南锣鼓巷66号
Tel: 64.02.50.86.

Eating out

Festival Thai
Du 13 au 23 mars. Trois chef venus tout droit de Thaïlande vont faire la démonstration de plus de 30 sortes de cuisine thaïlandaises.
Tarif : 180 RMB + 15% pour le déjeuner, 220 RMB + 15% pour le diner
Lieu: The Regent : 99 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District. 东城区金宝街99号
Contact: 85.22.17.89.

Sports and leisure

Good Luck Beijing: Open of female Water-polo
March 14th-16th. Sports event that will inaugurate the swimming pool of Yingdong Center. Tickets can be bought at the North Gate of the Workers' Stadium, or online.
Price: 10-140 RMB.
Where: Yingdong Center, Olympic sports complex. Chaoyang district.
Web: http://www.emma.cn/
Tel: 66.69.05.55.

Great Wall Rugby tournament
March 15th. The local team Devils are holding their first annual tournament. They expect teams from Great Britain, Mongolia and other parts of China.
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm.  Final match at 3:00pm.
Where: Chaoyang Park: Chaoyang Tiyu Zhongxin, Yaojiayuan Lu
Information: http://www.beijingdevils.com/

Cricket season
March 15th. Santa Fé league of Beijing is having a match. New players welcomed!
Time: 7:00pm
Where: TBD
Information: info@beijingcricketclub.com, http://www.beijingcricketclub.com/