This weekend Beijing musical scene might be calmer than usual, but its quality remains intact; Buyi's concert celebrating the launching of their latest album is just an example. Techno music fans do not miss Yen's fourth anniversary party!

Exhibitions

Christopher Makos : Andy Warhol in China
May 23rd - September 7th. The pop star comes back to Beijing on occasion of the exhibition of the photographies taken in 1982 by his personal photographer, Christopher Makos, during their trip to China.
Time : 10 :00am - 10 :00pm
Where : Timezone 8 : 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 : 84.56.03.36

Zhang Peili
Until May 24th. Last chance to admire the works of this pioneer of Chinese contemporary art.
Time : 11 :00am - 6 :00pm
Where : Boers Li : Compound 8A, Airport Service Road, Caochangdi, Chaoyang District.朝阳区机场辅路草场地甲8号院
Tel : 64.32.26.20.

Movies

Paris, Je t'aime
May 24th. Last chance to watch this film in which several directors reflect their personal vision of Paris.
Schedule and other details : http://www.ccfpekin.org/
Where : Frenc Cultural Center : 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路16号
Tel : 65.53.26.27.

Bangladesh Film Festival
May 25th. A one-day festival showing documentaries, as well as a short film and a feature film, followed by debates.
Time : From 7 :00pm on.
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2-3号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院
Tel : 64.04.27.11

On the Stage

China National Ballet: French Works (Obras Francesas)
May 23rd -25th. Within the frame of the festival « Croisements » (Crossing), this performance is dedicated to the greatest French choreographers, such as Belarbi and Petit, with music of Ye Xiaogang. Time : 7 :30pm
Price: 100 RMB, (50 RMB students).
Where : Tianqiao Theater : 30 Beiwei Lu, Xuanwu District. 宣武区北纬路30号
Tel : 83.15.63.00

Pekin Opera : Zhang Jianguo
May 23rd -25th. Three presentations of Peking Opera, starring world-known actor Zhang Jianguo: ¨Fan Jing- the imperial exam¨, ¨The city of Baidi¨, and ¨Wulong Temple¨.
Time  : 7 :30pm
Price  : 50 - 2080 RMB
Where : Mei Lanfang Theater : 32 Ping'anli Dajie (southeast of Guanyuan Qiao), Xicheng District. 西城区平安里西大街32号 (官园桥东南角)
Tel: 58.33.12.88.

Concerts

Lonely China Day
May 23rd. Excellent atmospheric and experimental rock concert.
Time : 10 :00pm
Price  : 40 RMB
Where : 2 kolegas : 21 Liangmaqiao Lu, 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

RWF, Fanzui Xiangfa, Gang Bang Sex Abuse, 13 Dogs, IC Girl Band
May 23rd. Punk.
Time : 10 :00pm
Price : 40 RMB-50 RMB
Where : D-22 : 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. 海淀区成府路242号
Tel : 62.65.31.77.

Shaka
May 23rd. Foreign singers, led by French Shaka Emma, will delight us with popular songs.
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.

Woodie Alan
May 23rd. Blues quintet formed by local and American musicians.  
Time : 9 :30pm
Price  : Free
Where : Stone Boat Café : Lakeside, southwest corner of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区日坛公园里，湖边
Tel : 65.01.99.86.

Buyi
May 24th. Excellent folk rock local band. This time, celebrating the launching of their latest album.
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（燕莎桥往东1500米路北汽车电影院内）
Tel : 81.96.48.20

Les Enfants Terribles
May 24th. David Mitchell comes back to Beijing with his electro funk. Special guest: MC Webber.  
Time : 9 :30pm
Price : Free
Where : Stone Boat Café : Lakeside, southwest corner of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区日坛公园里，湖边
Tel : 65.01.99.86.

Hei Mei Guan Tou, Qui Shui, Xuan Zhaun De Bo Li, Fang Zi, Heaven Square and G-Eleven.
May 24th. Six bands that will keep you moving to the tunes of electro music.
Time : 9 :00pm
Price : Free
Where : 13 Club : 161 Chengfu Lu Lanqiying Bus Stop. Doorway is recessed in a small alley next to Da Waguan Restaurant, Haidian District.  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)
Tel: 82.61.92.13.

Snapline, Fading Horizon, 24 Hours and ABS
May 24th. Maybe Mars and Miniless Record present these groups originally from Beijing, Nanjing, Xi'an and Hefei, respectively.
Time : 10 :00pm
Price  : 40 RMB-50 RMB
Where : D-22 : 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District 海淀区成府路242号
Tel : 62.65.31.77.

Nightlife

Liman Comrade
May 23rd. Liman explores techno music by means of old percussions and 12 bit synthesizers.  Gao Hu, X.L.F y Terry Tu accompany him.
Time : 11 :00pm
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.

Yen's 4th Anniversary Party
May 23rd. Many surprises celebrating the 4^th anniversary of one of the most representative techno clubs in Beijing. Djs Dio, Mickey Zhang, Flo Eysler and @llen, Usami, Yang Bing and Blackie will relieve each other. The party will end at the White Rabbit.
Time : 9 :00pm
Price : 70 in advance, 100 RMB at the door.
Where : 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）
Tel : 64.25.56.77.

DJ Impulse
May 24th. Spanish DJ Impulse brings us his micro-tech-funk in collaboration with Wang Weng, X.L.F and S.O.S Shen Yue.
Time : 11 :00pm
Price : 50 RMB, free with Beijing Techno Union card.
Where : Club Camp : 6/F, 8 Gongti Xilu (above Coco Banana), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路8号楼6层
 
Latin Night
May 24th. Brazilian DJs and dancers introduce the rhythms of samba in Beijing.  
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.

Wine and live Jazz
May 24th. Once again guitarists Nico and Dan amuse us with their gypsy jazz.  
Time : 9 :00pm
Price : Free
Where : La Baie des Anges : 5 Nanguanfang Hutong (just south of Hutong Pizza), Houhai, Xicheng District. 西城区后海南官房胡同5号（胡同批萨南边）
Tel : 66.57.16.05.

Sundays on the top roof
May 25th. Is there anything better that ending the weekend with barbecue, good music and a drink on a top roof? Kokomo gives you this chance.
Time : 3 :00pm
Price : Free
Where : Terrasse du Kokomo : Lieu : 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.

Food

Fridays: Seafood
May 23rd. Weekly thematic evening. Every Friday: crab, salmon, oysters, fish and other kinds of seafood.
Time : 6 :00pm - 10 :00pm
Price : 208 RMB per person. All the wine you want for 120 RMB.
Where : Elements : 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层
Tel : 58.65.50.20

Sports and Leisure

Rugby: Devils against Loong Bang
May 24th. Another match within the frame of Beijing Rugby Cup: the champions against the youngest of the participant teams.
Time : 2 :30pm 
Price : Gratis
Where : Dulwich College : Beijing Riviera, 1 Xiangjiang Beilu, Jingshun Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区京顺路香江北路1号香江花园
Tel : 84.50.76.76. www.beijingdevils.com