Beijing offers activities for everbody this weekend. Those who enjoy nightlife, do not miss Ziyo and Muma concerts, at Mao Livehouse. Those who prefer morning activities can go and support the marathon runners along their way till Huangyaguan, one of the steepest and most difficult Great Wall sections. Exhibitions, films, and food festivals are also on schedule. 

Exhibitions

Zhan Wang: Garden Utopia
May 11th-22nd. This Chinese artist sculpts stainless steel sheets using rocks as mold. The result is a very light and ethereal sculptures.
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Where: National Art Museum of China: 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区五四大街1号
Tel: 64.01.22.52

Group Exhibition: Crouching Paper, Hidden Dragon
May 17th and 18th. More than 30 artists exhibit their works of art (on paper). Ai Weiwei, Cheng Ke and Zhong Biao are some of them. Time: 10:30am - 6:00pm
Where: F2 Gallery, Guanghantang Nangao, East Dashanzi Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区大山子路东机场辅路南皋广汉堂院内
Tel: 134.88.70.95.96

Movies

One Man's Olympic
May 17th. Story of Liu Changchun, Chinese sprinter who managed to escape from Manchuria at the times when it was occupied by the Japanese, and became the first Chinese who ever participated in the Olympics (Los Angeles, 1932).
Where: In movies all around town.

On Connaît la Chanson (We know the song)
May 16th-18th. Alain Resnais's film starring André Dussolier, Piere Arditi and Sabine Azéma. As a result of a misunderstanding, Camille falls in love with an estate agent, and from then a lot of funny situations will emerge.
Time: see http://www.ccfpekin.org/
Where: French Cultural Center: 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路16号
Tel: 65.53.26.27

Paris, Je t'aime (Te amo, París)
May 17th and 18th. 21 film directors, some famous and some not so much, show how Love is in Paris, through many different scenes.
Time: see http://www.ccfpekin.org/
Where: French Cultural Center: 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路16号
Tel: 65.53.26.27

On the Stage

Paris Ballet: Paquita
May 16th-18th. During the occupation of Spain by the Napoleon troops, a young Spanish girl saves a French officer.
Time: 7:30pm
Where: NCPA: 2 Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District. 西城区西长安街2号
Tel: 66.55.00.00

Ballet: China National Ballet: Raise the Red Lantern
May 16th-18th. Adaptation for theater of the film of the same title, which had great success in 1991, and that tells the struggles of some concubines living in a conservative family during the feudal times.   
Time: 7:30pm
Where: Peking University Hall: 75 Haidian Lu, Haidian District. 海淀区海淀路75号北京大学内
Tel: 62.75.12.78

Concerts

Gloaming: Hedgehog
May 16th. Once more, the popular group delights us with one of their acoustic performances.
Time: 9:30pm
Price: Free
Where: Stone Boat Cafe: Lakeside, southwest corner of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区日坛公园里，湖边
Tel: 65.01.99.86

L'Ombre du Vent (The Shadow of the Wind)
May 16th. One of the few opportunities to listen to trip hop in Beijing. This French duet gets influence from all over the world, and it's inspired in the greatest exponents of this music style, such as Massive Attack, Air.
Price: Free
Where: Room 101: 199 Andingmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区安定门内大街199号
Tel: 64.02.75.32

Ourselves Beside Me, Molds, Candy Monster, Fire Balloon
May 16th. Four great exponents of Beijing rock.  
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

Xia Jia Trio
May 16th. The pianist of Cui Jian and Red Hand has his own group now.
Time: 10:00pm
Where: OT Lounge: 6 Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区日坛路6号
Tel: 65.02.57.22

Ziyo y Long Sheng Dao
May 16th. Ziyo doesn't need to be introduced anymore. Accompanied by Muma, Third Party and the Chinese-like reggae of Long Sheng Dao, this night will for sure be unforgettable. 
Time: 8:30pm
Price: 50 RMB
Where: Mao Live House: 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区鼓楼东大街111号
Info: ma0livehouse@hotmail.com

Bad Mamasan
May 17th. Classic Metal rock. Those with sensitive ears, do not attend.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 40 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
Tel: 64.04.27.11

Ci Pan
May 17th. Music from all over the world, played by acoustic instruments. 
Time: 9:00pm
Price: Free, must consume at least 20 RMB.
Where: Jiangjinjiu: 2 Zhongku Hutong, Dongcheng District. 东城区钟库胡同2号 (鼓楼北门)
Tel: 84.05.01.24

Hedgehog, The Gar, Shake Hands With Danger, LABF
May 17th. Four of the best 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
Tel: 62.65.31.77

Yu Ren, Easygoing and He
May 17th. This punk-rock band, originally from Hangzhou, enjoys already great reputation. This time they are accompanied by talented local blues musicians.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: Free
Where: 2 Kolegas: 21 Liangmaqiao Lu, north of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区亮马桥路21号
Tel: 81.96.48.20

Mr. Mojo
May 17th. Blues group that interprets the classic of the musical genre of the 60's. 
Time: 9:00pm
Price: Free
Where: Room 101: 199 Andingmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区安定门内大街199号
Tel: 64.02.75.32

Rynostock Music Festival
May 17th. The fourth edition of this blues festival takes place in Shunyi, at the Northeast of the capital.  
Price: TBD
Time: 12:00m
Where: The Pome-granate: 19 Kaifa Lu, Xibaixinzhuang, Hou Sha Yu, Shunyi District. 顺义区后沙峪西白辛庄开发路19号
Tel: 80.46.25.58

Panjir 
May 17th. Uygur traditional music by Jazz musician David Mitchell. 
Time: 9:30pm
Price: Free
Where: Stone Boat Cafe: Lakeside, southwest corner of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区日坛公园里，湖边
Tel: 65.01.99.86

Bad Apples
May 18th. Classic folk music straight from USA. 
Time: 9:00pm
Price: Free, must consume at least 20 RMB
Where: Jiangjinjiu: 2 Zhongku Hutong, Dongcheng District. 东城区钟库胡同2号 (鼓楼北门)
Tel: 84.05.01.24

Dongzi
May 18th. This Beijing-based folk singer offers a concert in the university neighborhood of Beijing.
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

Nightlife

Meiwenti Sound Project
May 16th. Roots and reggae to enjoy an outdoor night on a top roof.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: Free
Where: Kokomo: 4/F Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie (above China Doll), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯后街同里4层
Tel: 64.13.10.19

Queen Water Lily
May 16th. Lily, well known Swiss professional DJ, accompanied by local DJs Weng Weng, Elvis T y X.L.F.
Time: 1:00am
Price: 50 RMB, free with Beijing Techno Union card. 
Where: i-Ultra: Block 8, Apartment 8 Complex, Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区朝阳公园西路8号公馆
Tel: 65.08.85.85

Hotpot
May 17th. DJ Wordy and friends keep the crowds dancing to the tunes of mix pop dance. 
Time: 10:00pm
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

Night on Earth
May 17th. Finnish artist who offers four presentations.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: 50 RMB
Where: Tango: South Gate of Ditan Park, Dongcheng District. 东城区地坛公园南门
Tel: 64.28.22.88

Food

Hangzhou Food Festival
May 11th-13th. Authentic Hangzhou food, cooked by the best chefs of the region. 
Time: Lunch and dinner
Where: Li Jing Xuan: 3/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District. 东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶酒店3层
Tel: 85.22.17.89

Chinese dumplings celebrating the Dragon Festival
May 12th-June 6th. Great variety of snacks, prepared by chef Stanley Yuan.
Where: Summer Palace: Lobby, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店大堂
Tel: 65.05.22.66 ext 34

Sports and Leisure

Beijing Marathon
May 17th. Undoubtedly one of the most difficult and tiring sports events, this marathon will take place along a circuit full of hills, to end up by the Great Wall, at Huangyaguan.
Time: Departure at 3:00am
More details: 68.58.94.96 guo.feng@great-wall-marathon.com

Hike: Vulture Rock Park to Miaofeng Temple
May 18th. Hike along the Vulture Rock Path trail and through a pine forest till Miaofeng Mountain.
More details: http://www.beijinghikers.com/ 58.29.31.95