May ends with a very rich weekend, musically speaking. The greatest and worldwide known techno musicians land on the capital, with Loco Dice at Tango, and a recreation of Ibiza nights at Block 8. Local musicians are also present in the musical panorama, with Beijing Techno Union at Club Camp, and the presentations of Ziyo, Carsick Cars and other excellent Beijing bands.

Exhibitions

Wang Qingsong: Attention
May 31st-June 30th. The regulars of Chinese artistic panorama surely know the work of Mr. Wang, but the peculiar title of his new exhibition will undoubtedly raise their curiosity.
Time : 10 :00am - 6 :00pm
Where : PKM Gallery : 46-C Caochangdi, Chaoyang District 朝阳区草场地46号C
Tel: 84.56.74.29

Frederic Amat
May 31st-June 1st. Versatile artist, described by Cervantes Institute as a « true modernist », which will surely attract the attention of the audience.
Where : Instituto Cervantes : 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体南路甲1号
Tel : 58.79.96.66

Huang Yongping
Until June 1st. Last chance to admire the works of this exceptional Chinese artist based in France. A restrospective worth the visit.
Time: 10 :00am - 6 :00pm
Where : UCCA : Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大山子艺术区
Tel : 64.38.65.76

Cinema

Beijing International Movie Week
June 1st. First night of presentation of the films selected for this second edition of Beijing International Movie Week. We hope this time the event is as good as last year. 
Time : 7 :00pm
Price : TBD
Where : Obiwan : 4 Xihai Xiyan (300m from Jishuitan subway station), Xicheng District 西城区西海西沿4号
Web site : http://www.beijingfilmfest.org/index.html

On the Stage

International Clowns Show 2008
May 31st-June 1st. Professionals from all over the world land in Beijing to delight both children and adultus with their show. A great opportunity for the family to have fun together.
Time : 7 :30pm
Price : 80 - 380 RMB
Where : Poly Teatro: Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District 东城区东直门南大街14号保利大厦1层
Tickets : 64.17.78.45
Tel : 65.00.11.88

Huit Femmes (Eight Women)
May 30th and 31st. Famous play by Robert Thomas, staged for the first time in Beijing.
Time: 7 :30pm
Price : 60 - 240 RMB
Where : Teatro TNT : On the corner of Jintai Xilu and Chaoyangmenwai Dajie (East of Jingguang Qiao), Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳门外大街和金太西路的路口
Reservations and information : 135.52.50.17.13 http://www.theatre.todaychina.com/

Concerts

Accents
May 30th. A duet of electro-acustic music, with Philip Williams at the saxo, flute and keyboard; and Fei Jia at the guitar. Both musicians experts on the art if improvising and both willing to explore new melodies.
Time: 10 :00pm
Price : Free
Where : OT Lounge : 6 Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区日坛路6号
Tel : 65.02.57.22

Ma Tiao
May 30th. Good quality folk rock, interpreted by a local band. 
Time: 9 :30pm
Price : Free, must consume something.
Where : Jianjinjiu : 2 Zhongku Hutong, Dongcheng District 东城区钟库胡同2号 (鼓楼北门)
Tel: 84.05.01.24

Panjir
May 30th. Uygur traditional music improvisation.
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.

PK14, Carsick Cars, Snapline, Ourselves Beside Me, The Gar, Arrows Made of Desire, RandomK(e), Sulumi, iLoop and Yan Jun
May 30th. Some of the best local rock bands join together. The incomes will go to the recovering of Ian Serman, local writer, who is convalescent at present.
Time: 10 :00pm
Price : 40-50 RMB
Where : D-22 : 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District 海淀区成府路242号
Tel : 62.65.31.77.

Carsick Cars, 10 and Hot & Cold
May 31st. Punk at D-22.
Time : 10 :00pm
Price : 40-50 RMB
Where : D-22 : 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District 海淀区成府路242号
Tel : 62.65.31.77.

Hanggai
May 31st. Mongolian music interpreted at the purest traditional style (clothes, ornamentes and guttural singing)
Time : 9 :30pm
Price : Free, must consume something
Where : Jianjinjiu : 2 Zhongku Hutong, Dongcheng District 东城区钟库胡同2号 (鼓楼北门)
Tel: 84.05.01.24

RE-TROS, Subs and Ziyo
May 31st. Three of the best local bands, celebrating the 3rd anniversary of 2 Kolegas.
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

Nightlife

From Taiwan with Love
May 30th. Well-known Dj @llen teams up with Elvis T, Xiao Feng and Terry Tu for a night of Taiwanese electro music. Good chance to discover the peculiarities of the sounds of the island.
Time : 11 :00pm
Price : 50 RMB, free with the card of Beijing Techno Union.
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

Ibiza
May 31st. Grey Goose, In bed With Space and G2 help recreate the atmosphere of Ibiza nights (sunglasses, summer clothes and a playful attitude).
Time : 8 :00pm
Price : 100 RMB (terrace)
Where : Block 8 : 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

Loco Dice
May 31st. Return to the capital of this Dj, said to be the one who introduced the minimal craze in Beijing. And, once more, sticking with Baicai
Time : 10 :00pm
Price: 100 RMB
Where : Tango : South gate of Ditan park ( next to Jindingxuan restaurant), Dongcheng District 东城区地坛公园南门
Tel : 64.28.22.88

May Union Closing Ceremony
May 31st. Huang Weiwei and Gao Hu play together with Spanish Lupen and Impulse.
Time : 11 :00pm
Price : 50 RMB, free with the card of Beijing Techno Union.
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
Tel : 65.52.49.45

Section 6
May 31st. Probably the only event that hosts hip hop in Beijing on a regular basis..
Time : 9 :00pm
Price : 30 RMB
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

Soiree Blanche St-Tropez
May 31st. Baie des Anges organizes the first ¨fête blanche¨ (White Party) of this summer. Those who show up in white will get a free drink. Dj Dario will keep you dancing to the hits of the French Mediterranean coast parties.    
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

Food

Aprevino
May 30th. Zen's terrace will be all glamour for this party, in which guests will be able to taste a delicious Italian buffet, as well as two of the special cocktails of Aprevino.
Time : 7 :00pm
Price : 100 RMB + 15% for the service.
Where : The Westin Hotel : The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Dajie, Xicheng District 西城区金融大街乙9号
Tel : 66.29.78.15. 

Sports and Lesiure 

Marathon Swimming Olympic Qualification
May 31st and June 1st. Last event of GoodLuck Beijing before the official games this summer.
More information : http://www.swimmarathon2008.org.cn/

Hike: Great Wall at JianKou
May 31st and June 1st. A weekend in touch with nature, spending two days of tough climbing in an area famous for the beauty of its landscape.
Time : Departure Saturday morning, return Sunday evening.  
Price: 650 RMB
More information : http://www.beijinghikers.com/