This weekend, just before the Chinese New Year, Beijing offers a lot of events, such as jazz concerts, Slovenian wine tastings and, finally, the opportunity to see the secrets the new openly National Aquatics Center reveals.

Exhibitions

Group Exhibition: Altered States No1 and No2
Until February 28th. Two exhibitions in two different galleries. The first one displays paintings, sculptures and photography on political, economical and environmental changes that affect our lives. The other one explores the factors that cause those changes.  Where: Red Gate Gallery: Levels 1 and 4, Dongbianmen Watchtower Chongwenmen, Chongwen District. 崇文区东便门角楼et 798 Red Gate Gallery: Dashanzi art district, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu (opposite the hall from White Space Beijing), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号（空白空间对面）
Tel: 010-6525-1005

Shi Guorui
Until February 28^th. Photographies of four Chinese cities
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: 010-8456-2421

Cinema

Beijing Actors' Workshop
Saturdays and Sundays. Workshops especially for actors with some acting experience.
Where: 2nd floor of Sino-Chu Wine Bar & Restaurant, 18 Liangmahe Nanlu 朝阳区东直门外大街亮马河南路18号
Time: From 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Tel: 010-8532-2418
Web site: bjactorsworkshop.googlepages.com

Filles uniques 
February 3rd. Two women with very different lives, both only child, meet and form an atypical duet. In French with Chinese subtitles.
Where: Centre culturel français : 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路16号
Price: 20RMB (10 students)
Time: 7:30pm
Tel: 010-6553-2627
Web site: http://www.ccfpekin.org/

On the stage

Swans' Lake
Until February 3rd. Classic ballet interpreted by the English National Ballet
Where: Century Theater: 21st Century Hotel, 40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.朝阳区亮马桥路40号(21世纪饭店）
Time: 7:30pm
Price: 180-1680 RMB
Tel : 010- 6417-7845
Web site: http://www.piao.com.cn/

Chinese New Year's concert
Until February 2nd. This concert celebrating the Spring Festival gathers some of the most famous Chinese ethnic minorities' singers, such Feng Xiaoquan and Zeng Gege.
Price: 50-280 RMB
Time: 7:30pm
Where: Grand Théâtre national de Chine: 2 Xichang'an Jie , west of Tian'anmen Square. 西长安街2号
Tel: 010- 6655-0000

World Tour of Burn the Floor
Until February 4th. The best 36 dancers from 12 countries gather to perform all kinds of dances.                                                        
Where: Beijing Exhibition Center Theater : 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng District.西城区西直门外大街135号
Price: 80-1280 RMB
Time: 7:30pm
Tel: 010-6417-7845
Web site : http://www.piao.com.cn/

Concerts

Charlie Musselwhite
February 1st. Legendary Bluesman who has got many important awards during his career. Alex Wilson and Black Cat Bone kick off the concert.
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3-2号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 50 RMB

Humming Bird
Every Friday. A group of 6 musicians play Latin pop.                
 Where: A-Che Bar and restaurant: 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (opposite the Australian Embassy), Chaoyang District.朝阳区东直门外大街28号
Time: from 9:45pm to 12:30am
Tel: 137-0123-6045 or 010- 6417-2201

The Fancy Boys
February 2nd. This Australian trio makes their debut in Beijing with punk garage. ¨Ourselves Beside Me¨ and ¨The Gar¨ take care of the first part.                                                            
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3-2号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院
Price: 50 RMB
Time: 9:00pm

Liu Yuan Quartet
Every Saturday. One of the best Jazz singers of China, accompanied by Xia Jia (piano) and Huang Yong (bass).
Where: East Shore Live Jazz Café : 2/F, 2 Qianhai Nanyanlu (just to the west of the post office on Dianmen Waidajie), Xicheng District.西城区地安门外大街前海南沿2号楼2层
Time: 9:30pm
Tel: 010-8403-2131

The Friendlies
February 2^nd. Indie, alternative, and punk rock from the 70's till today.
Where: Room 101 : 199 Andingmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District.东城区安定门内大街199号
Time: 10:00pm
Tel: 010- 6402-7532

Gypsy Jazz
Every 1st Sunday of the month. The guitar duet formed by Nico and Dan play some of the greatest of Gypsy Jazz.
Where: Vineyard Café : 31 Wudaoying Hutong (just north of the Confucius temple), Dongcheng District.东城区五道营胡同31号
Time: from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Tel: 010- 6402 7961

Red Hand Jazz Band
Red Hand Jazz Band
February 3^rd . Jazz quartet formed by 3 Chinese musicians and 1 Chinese-American.
Where: D-22 : 242 Chengfu Lu (two doors west of 13 Club), Haidian District.海淀区成府路242号
Price: 20-30RMB
Time: 10:00pm
Tel: 010-6265-3177

Jazz Quartet
Every Sunday. Moreno Donadel, Jess Meider, Da Zhong and Beibei interpret their own creations and also the classics. Jamming on the second part.   
Where: East Shore Live Jazz Café: 2/F, 2 Qianhai Nanyanlu (just to the west of the post office on Dianmen Waidajie), Xicheng District
西城区地安门外大街前海南沿2号楼2层
Time: 10:00pm
Tel:  010-8403-2131

Nightlife

Freak DJs
February 1st. Acupuncture's DJs will make you jump to the rhythm of techno until very late.
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
Time: 10:00pm
Tel : 133 2112 3678

Music of the 80's
Every Friday. Discover (or rediscover) the hits of the 80's.
Where: Alfa : 6 Xingfu Yicun (in the alley opposite the north gate of Workers' Stadium), Chaoyang District.朝阳区幸福一村6号工体北门对面的胡同里
Time: 10:00pm
Tel : 010-6413-0086

Rockaholic Night
Sunday, every 2 weeks. Electro-Rock music with DJ BB and DJ Marco. Cocktails with vodka: buy one, get one free.
Where: Alfa : 6 Xingfu Yicun (in the alley opposite the north gate of Workers' Stadium), Chaoyang District.朝阳区幸福一村6号工体北门对面的胡同里
Time: 10:00pm 
Tel: 010-6413-0086 / 85

Ballroom dancing
Every Saturday. Dance waltz, foxtrot, swing, rumba, chachacha, etc. Enjoy the ambiance of a real ballroom and dress to impress. 
Where: Sino-Chu Bar: 18 Liangmahe Nanlu (behind the Canadian and Australian embassies). 朝阳区东直门外大街亮马河南路18号
Time: from 8:00pm to 11:30pm
Tel: 131 2102 5208

DJ Tittsworth
February 2nd. Mix of son from Baltimore, hip-hop and pop of the 80's.
Where: China Doll: 2/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯北路同里2层
Price: TBD
Time: 10:00pm
Tel: 010- 6417-4699

Science of Sounds
February 2nd. Cantonese DJ will make you move to the rhythm of techno.
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
Price: 30RMB
Tel : 133 2112 3678

Superfreak funk night
February 2nd. Joe Baron and SHOX will have you dancing to funk music.
Where: Obiwan : 4 Xihai Xiyan (300m from Jishuitan subway station), Dongcheng District.东城区西海西沿4号
Price: Free
Time: 11:00pm
Tel : 010-6617-3231

Reggae Sunday
Every Sunday. Free Jamaican Barbecue with reggae music.
Where: Obiwan : 4 Xihai Xiyan (300m from Jishuitan subway station), Dongcheng District.东城区西海西沿4号
Tel : 010- 6617-3231

Food

2^nd Slovenian wine tasting
February 1st. Discover the Slovenian wines.
Where: Sequoia: 1) 44 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District.朝阳区光华路44号 2) Bldg 15, Sanlitun Nanlu (just north of Mystique), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯南路15号楼
Time: from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Tel: 010-6501-5503 or 6413 0771 (Sanlitun)
Price: 100RMB per person.

Hook N Cook
Until February 29th, every other Friday. Opportunity to make new friends while cooking. 
Where: The Hutong: 1 Jiu Dao Wan Zhong Hutong (Just south of Gui Jie)
Price: 200 RMB (3 plates, home-made wine, beer and tea), 150 RMB (without alcohol)
Time: de 7:00pm a 10:00pm
Tel: 135-0137-1048
Web site : http://www.the-hutong.com/

Cheese and Salad Buffet
Until February 26th, Saturdays and Sundays. Cold cuts, salads, vegetables, home-made bread, Italian cheese and dessert.
Time: from 11:30pm to 3:30pm
Price: 58RMB per person
Where: Gisa restaurant : Chaoyang Gongyuan Road, Just north of Chaoyang Park West Gate. 朝阳公园路朝阳公园西门北侧
Tel : 010-6594-0938

Australian lamb leg
Every Sunday. Chef Alexis proposes lamb leg all day long.  
Where: A-Che : 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (opposite the Australian Embassy), Chaoyang District.朝阳区东直门外大街28号
Tel: 010-6417-2201

Sports and leisure

Good Luck Beijing: Open de natation
From February 1^st to 5^th. Free style swimming for both women and men: 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m (women), 1500m (men) and other disciplines, such as butterfly swimming and free style relay.
Where: National Aquatics Center
Time: 10:30am
Price: 60-120 RMB
Tel: 010-6417-7845

Lunchtime Yoga
Monday to Friday, every week. Practice yoga during lunch break.   
Where: Yoga Yard : 6/F, Bldg 17 Gongti Beilu (across from the north gate of Workers' Stadium), Chaoyang District.朝阳区工体北路17号楼6层工人体育场北门对面
Time: de 12:15pm a 1:15pm  
Price: 70 RMB per course / 600 RMB for 10 courses.
Tel : 010-6413-0774

Jiujitsu and Muay Thai
From Tuesday to Friday, every week. Learn these two martial arts with some of the best instructors in Beijing
Where: Lido Country Club (丽都乡村俱乐部) : 6 Jiangtai Lu 蒋台路6号
Time: from 7:30pm to 9:00pm                                            
Tel: 136-8140-2122 or 010-6437-6688 ext.1603 

Nanshan Ski Trip
Every Saturday, until February 16^th. Ski in the largest ski resort of Beijing..
Where: Nanshan Ski resort: Shengshuitou Cun, Henanzhai Town, Miyun County
密云县河南寨镇圣水头村
Price: TBD
Web site: http://www.pixieadventures.com/
Tel: 139-1015-0509

Bike tours around Cuandixia
Saturdays. Great opportunity to explore this town in a shape of dumpling..
Price: TBD
Tel: 139-1015-0509
Web site: : http://www.pixieadventures.com/