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For this last weekend of the month, Beijing has many surprises in store for us. Block 8 celebrates their 1st anniversary with flow of champagne. Football fans can enjoy a great match between the teams of Shanghai and Beijing. And those who love dancing in the most unbelievable places, do not miss the Beach Party at Shanhaiguan, a section of the Great Wall.

Exhibitions

Wang Ke 
June 28th-July 30th. This Hangzhou artist paints portraits in gigantic format and sculptures human-like heads in porcelain, always inspired by Japanese Manga cartoons.
Time: 11:00am-7:00pm
Where: Chinese Contemporary 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: 84.56.24.21

Gerhard Richter
Until July 2nd. Last weekend to admire the works of this great German artist.
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: 22.52.70.76.

Movies

Mamá Cumple Cien Años (Mom turns 100 years old)
June 27th-28th. Film about the 100th birthday of a grandma, and all the love intrigues and money-related quarrels that occur during this family gathering.
Horario: 7:00pm
Dónde: Instituto Cervantes: 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体南路甲1号
Tel: 58.79.96.66

Kung Fu Panda
From June 26th on. Dreamwork studio's most recent super production. A Martial art expert Panda bear. Voices by Jackie Chan, Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman, among others.  Where: All movie theaters around town.

On the Stage

Comedy: Chopschticks
June 28th-29th. Once again this group will undoubtedly make you laugh.
Time: 9:00pm
Preice:TBD.
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

 Dance: Anatoli's Fire
June 28th-29th. Previously known as « Dancing Sultans », this Turkish dance
troup, directed by Mustafa Erdogan, have performed in more than 40 countries. Time: 7:30pm
Price: TBD
Where: NCPA: 2 Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District. 西城区西长安街2号
Tel: 66.55.00.00

Concerts

Buyi, Easygoing y Nuclear
June 27th. Three groups, all from Ningxia province, but all with their very own music style.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: Free
Where: 2 kolegas: 21 Liangmaqiao Lu, au nord de Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区亮马桥路21号
Tel: 81.96.48.20

Lao Lang, Wan Xiaoli and Ma Tiao
June 27th. First day of the Festival of the Thirteenth Month. These first three groups are among the crowd's favorite.
Time: 8:00pm
Price: 180 RMB
Where: Beijing Exhibition Theater: 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. 西城区西直门外大街135号
Tel: 68.35.44.55

The Verse
June 27th. El grupo de funk más popular de la capital.
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

Boys #6, GongGong, No Problem and Ziyo
June 28th. Sixth edition of this event named « Don't call us Laowai », and that gathers local and international groups. (laowai is a term used by the Chinese to refer to foreigners: ndlr)
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 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

Candy Monster, Carsick Cars, Hedgehog, Youth
June 28th. These groups, favorite of the Beijing musical scene, come back to the Chinese capital for a new concert.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: 40 RMB
Where: D-22: 242 Chengfu lane, Haidian District. 海淀区成府路242号
Tel: 62.65.31.77.

Siren Temptation
June 28th. Inspired by the ocean, this heavy-metal band will surely offer the audience an unforgettable evening. Other heavy metal bands will accompany them.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 40 RMB
Where: 13 Club, 161 Chengfu Lu Lanqiying Bus Stop., Haidian District. 海淀区成府路蓝旗营车站下车，马路南边即是
Tel: 82.61.92.13

XTX, Tang Dynasty, Mountain Men 
June 28th. Second day of the Festival of the thirteenth month. This is also the second festival of indie-rock organized this month in Beijing.
Time: 8:00pm
Price: 180 RMB
Where: Beijing Exhibition Theater: 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. 西城区西直门外大街135号
Tel: 68.35.44.55

Chuna Xin Lian, Maiko, Rock Cookie and Wan Neng Qing Nian Lü Dian
June 29th. Once more several unknown young groups try to find a place in the local scene. A good chance to discover the groups that may some day take over Beijing music scene.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 30 RMB
Where: MAO Livehouse: 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区鼓楼东大街111号
Tel: 64.02.50.80

Zheng Jun, Su Yang y Buyi
June 29th. Third day of the Festival of the thirteenth month.
Time: 8:00pm
Price: 180 RMB
Where: Beijing Exhibition Theater: 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. 西城区西直门外大街135号
Tel: 68.35.44.55

Nightlife

Beijing Calling
June 27th. DJs Carlo, BB and Ed keep the crowds moving all night long.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: Free
Where: Obiwan: 4 Xihai Xiyan, Xicheng District. 西城区西海西沿4号
Tel: 66.17.32.31

Carsten Jost
June 27th. BaiCai, in collaboration with Goethe Institut, presents this German DJ.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: Free
Where: Tango: South Gate of Ditan Park, Dongcheng District. 东城区地坛公园南门
Tel: 65.51.99.88

Death Disco
June 27th. Vampires and Zombies, Dj BB y @llen delight us with their industrial. 

Time: 10:00pm
Price: Free for those who dress accordingly with the theme of the party.
Where: The Boat: 8 Liangmahe Nanlu (West of Sanlitun Beijie), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区亮马河南路8号（三里屯北街西边）

Miss Salud 2008
June 27th. First edition of this beauty contest that will gather the most beautiful girls of Beijing. All contestants will get presents, and they can also consume for free until the contest begins.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: Free
Where: Salud: 66 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. 东城区南锣鼓巷66号
Tel: 64.02.50.86

Bachelor Auction
June 28th. Speed-dating specialists auction off the best candidates of previous competitions. The profits will go to charity.
Time: 10:30pm
Price: 100 RMB (includes a drink)
Where: Kro's Nest: Inside Workers' Stadium North Gate (next to VICS), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体北门内
Tel: 65.53.52.53

Beijing Reggae Sunsplash
June 28th. Outdoor reggae with the best groups of all China. Several artists will perform.
Time: 1:00pm
Price: Free
Where: 2 kolegas: 21 Liangmaqiao Lu, au nord de Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区亮马桥路21号
Tel: 81.96.48.20

DJ Teng Boon
June 28th. Teng Boon became well-known at Club 1997 in Hong Kong, during the DJ World Championship, that took place in China. He even considers himself half-Chinese.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: 50 RMB
Where: Song Music Bar and Kitchen: 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

1^st Anniversary of Block 8
June 28th. Block 8 celebrates its 1st anniversary the way it deserves it: Moet and Chandon in abundance. Discount on all bottles.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 100 RMB
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

Pantha du Prince
June 28th. Pantha's live music is inspired by Detroit techno, folk and minimal.
Time: 10:00pm
Price: 70 RMB
Dónde: 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

Beach Party en la Muralla China
June 28th. DJs Mickey Zhang, Blackie, El-Mar, J.W Swarz, Ou Yang will keep everyone dancing at Shanhaiguan, one of the sections of the Great Wall.
Time: Two buses will depart from the North Gate of the Workers'Stadium at 5:30pm.
Information: http://www.greatwallbeachparty.com/

Gastronomía

Aprevino
June 27th. A great place to see and be seen on the last Friday of every month. Apetizers and two drinks included.
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Price: 100 RMB
Where: Zen, The Westin: 3/F, 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 Leisure

 Football: Beijing-Shanghai
June 28th. Beijing team Guo will try to defeat their lifetime enemy Shanghai's Shenhua.
Price: 30-100 RMB
Where: Estadio Fengtai: 55 Xisihuan Nanlu, Yuegezhuang Qiao, Fengtai District. 丰台区岳各庄桥西四环南路55号
Information: http://www.gaf.citic.com/