This will be a relatively quiet weekend when it comes to concerts. However, the presentation of James Blunt will make it up. Do not miss it! On the other hand, there are plenty of expositions to check out.

Exhibitions

Carlos Garaicoa : Revolution or Rhizome ?
April 19th. Garaicoa affirms that his works is linked to the « idea of accumulation and rhizome ». Innovating and intriguising concept. When : Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 :00am - 6 :00pm.
Where : Galleria Continua : 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 : 64.36.10.05.

Li Gang : Black Light
April 19th - May 18th. Light and dark, the contrasting sculptures are very pleasant to see.
When : 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 : 64.38.10.05.

Group exhibition : Delirious Beijing
April 19th - June 1st. Two experimented artists join two emerging ones for this exposition.
When : Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 :00am - 6 :00pm.
Where : 46-C Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区草场地46号C
Tel : 84.56.74.29.

Han Jianyu
April 19th - June 10th. This Chinese artist paints portraits of politicians in a pop-art style, similar to that of Andy Warhol's.
When : Mondays to Saturdays, 11 :00am - 6 :00pm.
Where : Dashanzi art district (southern section), 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区南边
Tel : 64.37.99.42

Movies

Boomtown Beijing
April 20th. This documentary tells the lives of three Beijing locals who are very excited about the next Olympic Games. In Chinese, with English subtitles.
When : 7 :30pm
Price : 85 RMB in advance. 100 RMB at the door (includes a drink)
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

Theater

Opera : The Flower Girl World Tour
April 15th-19th. This revolutionary Chinese opera describes an epoch of anguish in which flowers become the source of life for a young girl.
When : 7 :30pm
Price : 180-880 RMB.
Where : NCPA : 2 Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District. 西城区西长安街2号
Tel : 66.65.00.00.

Drame : Hamlet
April 18th-20th. New mise-en-scene of a Shakespeare's classic. In English with Chinese subtitles.
When : 8 :00pm
Price : 20-150 RMB
Where : PKU Centennial Memorial : 1 Yiheyuan Lu, Haidian District. 海淀区颐和园路1号
Tel : 62.75.12.78.

Concerts

James Blunt
April 18th. Second international star that holds a concert in Beijing this year. Good folk-rock.
When : 8 :00pm
Price : 380-780
Where : The Star Live: 3/F, Tango, 79 Heping Xijie, Dongcheng District. 东城区和平西街79号糖果三层
Tel : 64.25.56.77.

Oofloo, Silent G and Snapline
April 18th. This Paris trio are the main course on the artistic menu with their electro-rock. Silent G and Snapline will warm up the crowds first.
When : 9 :00pm
Price : 50 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.

You say Party, we say Die ! Candy Monster, Guai Li and Ourselves Beside Me
April 18th. Dance-punk by a Canadian group born in Beijing.
When : 10 :00pm
Price : 30-40 RMB
Where : D22 : 242 Chengfu Lu (two doors west of 13 Club), Haidian District. 海淀区成府路242号
Tel : 62.65.31.77.

Nathaniel Gao Quartet
April 18th. This jazz quartet has a new performance at OT Lounge.
When : 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.

Carsick Cars, Fire Balloon, LABF, 13 Dogs
April 19th. These four groups regulars at D-22, delight us with their music once more.
When : 10 :00pm
Price : 30-40 RMB
Where : D22 : 242 Chengfu Lu (two doors west of 13 Club), Haidian District. 海淀区成府路242号
Tel : 62.65.31.77.

Pet Conspiracy
April 19th. Electro music by star Helen Feng.
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.

SMZB and Demerit
April 19th. Concert celebrating the launching of the latest album of these two groups. SMZB comes straight from Wuhan, after a tour around Europe.
When : 9 :00pm
Price : 50 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.

Lonely China Day
April 20th. Concert that combines music and lighting.
When : 9 :00pm
Price : TBD
Where : Mao Livehouse : 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区鼓楼东大街111号
Tel : 64.02.50.80.

Xiao He
April 20th. Glamourous Pharmacy's leader holds his first solo concert.
When : 10:00pm
Price : 20-30 RMB
Where : D22 : 242 Chengfu Lu (two doors west of 13 Club), Haidian District. 海淀区成府路242号
Tel : 62.65.31.77.

Nightlife

Acupuncture and Baicai
April 18th. Weekly rendez-vous of Acupuncture label's Djs.
When : Midnight
Price : Free with a Beijing Techno Union card, or with a coupon previously available at Tango.
Where : Camp Club : 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.

Beijing Calling
April 18th. DJs BB, Loskien and Ed play the rock hits of the last 50 years.
When : 10 :00pm
Price : 50 RMB.
Where : Obiwan : 4 Xihai Xiyan, Xicheng District. 西城区西海西沿4号
Tel : 66.17.32.31.

The DJs don't dance
April 18th. Techno by DJs Yang Bing y Mickey Zhang.
When : 10 :00pm
Price : 50 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.

Kiki
April 18th. Techno music by Finnish Kiki.
Price : Free if you register at ibaicai.cn
Where : Tango : South Gate of Ditan Park, Dongcheng District. 东城区地坛公园南门
Tel : 65.52.49.45.

Kokomo Rooftop Opening
Finnish Kiki. Opening of Kokomo Rooftop. Special promotions on summer cocktails.
Price : Free
When : 9 :00pm
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.

Yin Bar Opening
Finnish Kiki., Beijing's most beautiful rooftop, with a great view over the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park, on the top of Emperor Hotel.
When: 9 :00pm
Price: Free
Where : Yin : 33 Qihelou Lu, Dongcheng District. 东城区骑河楼33号（皇家驿栈顶层）
Tel : 65.23.86.77.

German Night
April 19th. Pop, wave and dark wave from the 80's, directly from Germany.
When : 9 :00pm
Price : Free
Where : Obiwan : 4 Xihai Xiyan, Xicheng District. 西城区西海西沿4号
Tel : 66.17.32.31.

Happy Endings
April 19th. House music by Patrick Yu, a regular in Beijing's nightlife.
When : 10 :00pm
Price : 50 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.

XP Vs Different Brothers
April 19th. Different Brothers ( S.O.S label), against X.L.F and Pancake Lee, (Acupuncture label).
Precio : Gratis con el carné de la Unión Tecno de Beijing, o con el cupón de espectáculo disponible con anterioridad en Tango. Dónde : Camp Club : 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.

Food

Barbecue and Relaxing at Roadhouse
April 19th. Barbecue with a nice view to the Great Wall in a very natural setting. Do not miss the rainbow trout, straight from the restaurant's aquarium.
Price : 380 RMB (adults), 180 RMB (children)
Reservations : info@theroadhouseatmutianyu.com or 61.62.65.06
Más informaciones : http://www.roadhouseatmutianyu.com/

Sports and recreation

Female Basketball Tournament
April 19th. Sponsored by NBA, within the frame of Good Luck Beijing.
Schedule and details : http://www.basketball2008.org.cn/

Maratón de Beijing
April 20th. On the eve of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Marathon following the oficial trayectory Olimpiadas 2008l.
Schedule and details : http://www.marathon2008.org.cn/