This 3-day long weekend beijing offers us many exclusive activities, such as the folk music festival at 2kolegas, great opportunity to discover the local acoustic music. Those who like dancing, do not miss Robert Hood at Tango. If you'd like to have a break from the cosmopolitan life, head to Qinghuangdao, where you can participate in the competitions of the Dragon boats festival ( Duanwu Jie ).

Exhibtions

Wang Limin
From June 8th. This exhibition consists essentially of portraits of beautiful Chinese girls and Chinese symbols, such as the red star or Mao's suits
Time: 10:30am a 5:30pm
Where: Imagine Gallery: Feijiacun Donglu, Cuigezhuang, Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区来广营东路崔各庄费家村香格里拉附近同达饭店对面
Tel: 64.38.57.47

Marc Riboub
Until June 10th. Last weekend to admire the photos of China taken by this great French photographer.  
Where: Photo Gallery Paris-Beijing: 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: 84.59.92.63

Movies

Segunda Semana Internacional de Filme de Beijing
June 1st-8th. New selection of local and foreign films representing the best exemplars of the independent films. Do not miss the presentation of the « Canards d' Or » at the end of the festival.
Schedule, address and prices: http://www.beijingfilmfest.org/

Irma Vep
June 7th and 11th. Puesta en escena de Olivier Assayas protagonizada por la actriz hongkonesa Maggie Cheung. Este filme relata la historia del fracaso de un director de cine, René Vidal, quien intenta recrear el filme ‘Les Vampires', de Louis Feuillade.
Time: Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 5:00pm
Where: French Cultural Center: 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路16号
Information:: http://www.ccfpekin.org/

La Cérémonie
  June 7th, 8th and 11th. Drama. Sophie works as a housekeeper at the Leliveres. Her life changes when she meets Jeanne, the postwoman of the town.
Time: Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 5:00pm
Where: French Cultural Center: 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路16号
Information: www.ccfpekin.org

El Sur
June 6th and 7th. Drama. The story of a young woman who lives at the North of Spain, and gets interested in her father´s life.  
Where: 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体南路甲1号.
Tel: 58.79.96.66

On The Stage 

Rhinoceros in love (Lianai de Xiniu)
From June 9th. After its success last year, this play comes back to the theaters of the capital to delight the audience once more. The plot tells the story of a young man who faces indiference from the the woman he loves. Only in Chinese.
Time: 7:30pm
Where: Fengchao Theater: 200m east of Oriental Ginza, 12 Shizipo, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区东直门外大街十字坡12号东方银座东200米
Information: 64.17.78.45. http://www.newpiao.com/piaodisp.asp?id=2555

Diablogues
June 6th and 7th. Roland Dubillard describes eight hilarious situations that will show the evolution of eight characters.
Time: 7:30pm
Price: 60 - 240 RMB
Where: Teatro TNT: 朝阳区文化馆，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
Information and reservations: 85.99.60.11

Concerts

Bad Mamasan, From Next In, Last Chance of Youth, Lose Control of Logic, Soma TNT y Voodoo Kungfu
June 6th. This evening entirely devoted to Metal and New Metal, is organized by the members of New Bang Productions.
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

Casino Demon, Fire Balloon, Perdel, The Scoff and Subs.
June 6th. 5 of the best alternative rock metal bands of the city.  
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 30-50 RMB
Where: MAO Livehouse: 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区鼓楼东大街111号
Tel: 64.02.50.80

Gangbang Sex Abuse, RWF, Unsafe and You mei You
June 6th. Once again the bands that contributed to the fame of D'22 in concert.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: 40 RMB
Where: D-22: 242 Chengfu Lu (two doors west of 13 Club), Haidian District. 海淀区成府路242号
Tel: 62.65.31.77.

Mamer
June 6th. The singer of Kazha group IZ offers a solo concert.
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.

Fire Balloon and Linga
June 7th. Rock with a touch of blues. New generation of groups that could very well become the next favorite ones at D-22.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: 40 RMB
Where: D-22: 242 Chengfu Lu (two doors west of 13 Club), Haidian District. 海淀区成府路242号
Tel: 62.65.31.77.

Girassol
June 7th. Quartet of jazz and Bossa Nova, with Jimmy Biala, from Sambasia (percussion) and Kamila Nasr (voice).
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.

Hanggai, Li Mo, Wang Juan, Wu Ningyue (de Buyi), Xiao He, Zhang Si'an
June 7th. Second annual rendez-vous of the best folk groups of the Beijing musical scene. All the renevues will be for the victims of the Sichuan earthquake.
Time: 5:00pm
Price: 50 RMB.
Where: 2 kolegas: 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in movies), 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

Heaven Jie Chu, Cheng Zi, Liu Wei
June 7th. Some of the most popular groups presently.
Time: 7:00pm
Price: 80-120 RMB
WhereStar Live: 3/F, Tango, 79 Heping Xijie (50m al norte de Yonghegong), 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

PK14 y The Gar
June 7th: Maybe Mars label presents its most popular band as well as its newest acquisition, at the same time.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 40-50 RMB
Where: MAO Livehouse: 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区鼓楼东大街111号
Tel: 64.02.50.80

Super VC
June 7th. Having celebrated their 10th anniversary, the members of this Beijing-based English pop group launch their third album..
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

Dong Zi, Guo Long, Liu Dongming, Malika, Wu Kejia Wu Tun, Zhang Weiwei, Zhao Laoda
June 8th. Second evening of the folk festival organized by 2kolegas. Do not miss it!
Time: 3:00pm
Price: 50 RMB.
Where: 2 kolegas: 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in movie), 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

Lonely China Day 
June 8th. Concert of the best bands of label Tag Team.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 40-50 RMB
Where: MAO Livehouse: 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区鼓楼东大街111号
Tel: 64.02.50.80

Nightlife

Acupuncture Records at i-Ultra
June 6th. Beginning of the techno nights of June, with DJ USami and company, at Block 8.
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

Pandora's Night Box
June 6th. DJs Lupen and J.Swarz from label S.O.S get inspiration from Catalonian rhythms to keep the crowds dancing at the White Rabbit.
Time: 11:00pm
Price: 60 RMB
Where: White Rabbit: C2, Haoyun Jie (Lucky Street), 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District.朝阳区枣营路29号好运街C2
Tel: 133.21.12.36.78

Pimps and Ho's
June 6th. Mixtape Entertainment organizes a gangsta night. DJs, VJs, dancers and other artists will liven up. Do not forget to dress accordingly to the theme of the night.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: 50 (men), 30 (women).
Where: Heat: 4 Sanlitun Nanlu Courtyard, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯南街，凯富酒店机电院内
Tel: 65.95.80.08

Robert Hood
June 6th. Baicai, together with Shanghai Void, invite the creator of minimal techno, who comes straight from detroit. Holders of Baicai membership card enjoy half price tickets.
Time: 11:00pm
Price: 60 RMB
Where: Tango: South Gate of Ditan Park (next to Jindingxuan restaurant), Dongcheng District. 东城区地坛公园南门
Tel: 65.51.99.88

The King of Scratch
June 7th. Mixmaster Mike focuses more on the music as such than on the technique. DJ Wordy warms up the croweds during the first half.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: 80 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

Morse
June 7th. DJs Dio and Mickey Zhang are the stars of the evening, with their techno house.
Time: 11:00pm
Price: 30 RMB
Where: White Rabbit: C2, Haoyun Jie (Lucky Street), 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District.朝阳区枣营路29号好运街C2
Tel: 133.21.12.36.78

Food

Wines'World tour
June 6th. Baie des Angess wine specialists present wines from all over the world including, of course, China.   
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

Sports and Leisure 

Festival Dragon Boat
June 7th-9th. Days 7th and 8th are reserved so that beginners practice before the real day: June 9th. 
Price: 1500 RMB (non members), 1050 RMB (members).
Where: Beijing Sailing Center: Wenti Lu, Haigang District, Qinhuangdao.秦皇岛市海港区文体路22号
Information: 15 00 118 9580, 335 856 0916, sailing@beijingsailing.com http://www.beijingsailing.com/