Once again, Beijing provides a rich musical scene. Those who like Beijing rock shouldn't miss Muma's concert. Not to be missed either the Beijing International Dance festival or the mesmerizing French movie "Jules and Jim" at the French Cultural Center. And above all, don't forget to celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday!

Exhibitions

Tan Dun: Organic Music
May 10th and 11th. Famous Chinese composer teams up with Cai Guo Qiang to achieve a very original result.
Where: Chambers Fine Art: Red No.1-D, Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区草场地红一号D座
Tel: 51.27.32.98

Roger Pfund
May 10th - 13th. Retrospective of the works of this designer, who was honored with the Order of Arts and Letters in 2003. Discover the sketches, models, and source material for his designs.
Where: Today Art Museum: Pingod Space, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区百子湾路32号
Tel: 58.62.11.00

Lu Peng: Leaving the Garden of Dreams
May 10th - June 8th. New works by this artist, with the peculiarity of mixing iconographies from different epochs.
Where: Levels 1 and 4, Dongbianmen Watchtower Chongwenmen, Chongwen District. 崇文区东便门角楼
Tel: 65.25.10.05

Cinema

Jules and Jim
May 9th and 10th. A classic by Truffaut, which narrates the life and friendship of two men in love with the same woman. In French with Chinese subtitles.
When: Check the website of the French Cultural Center
Price: 20 RMB (10RMB students)
Where: French Cultural Center: 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路16号
Information: http://www.ccfpekin.org/, 65.53.26.27

A Bout de Souffle (Breathless)
May 9th and 11th. By Jean-Luc Godard. Jean-Paul Belmondo interprets a young rebel who escapes police. A Nouvelle Vague classic.  In French with Chinese subtitles.
When: Check the website of the French Cultural Center
Price: 20 RMB (10RMB students)
Where: French Cultural Center: 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路16号
Information: http://www.ccfpekin.org/, 65.53.26.27

On the Stage

Tianjin Opera: Yuan Ye
May 9th. A Jin Xiang's work, presented for the first time in 1980, with a strong influence of typical Chinese folkloric opera. It has been presented in China several times before, always with great success.
Price: TBD
Where: Peking University Hall: On campus, 75 Haidian Lu, Haidian District. 海淀区海淀路75号北京大学内
Tel: 62.75.12.78

Dance: Philein Wang
May 9th and 10th. Special presentation in Beijing of the singer of the Taiwan group Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, combining dance, music, video and poetry.
When: 8:00pm
Where: Caochangdi Work Station: 105 Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区草场地105号
Tel: 64.33.72.43

Beijing international Dance Festival  
May 9th - 25th. In collaboration with the group LDTX and China national ballet, this festival plans to gather groups from all over the world.
Price: 100 RMB (50 RMB students)
When: For more details, check the website or call.
Where: Tianqiao Theater: 30 Beiwei Lu, Xuanwu District. 宣武区北纬路30号
Information: http://www.piaowutong.com/, 64.05.48.42 

Concerts

Arrows Made of Desire, No Coma, Boy No.6 and C60
May 9th. Tag Team label proposes very good rock.   
When: 8:30pm
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

Buyi
May 9th. A new concert by this band that doesn't need to be introduced anymore.
When: 9:30pm
Price: Free, must consume at least 20 RMB
Where: Jiangjinjiu: 2 Zhongku Hutong, (between Drum and Bell towers on the west side, a few doors south of The Drum and Bell), Dongcheng District. 东城区钟库胡同2号 (鼓楼北门)
Tel: 84.05.01.24

The Core
May 9th. Saxophonist Kjetil Moster, coming straight from Norway, delights us with his energetic jazz. He was honored in 2006 with the Award to the best new talent, in New York.
Price: Free
Time: 11:00pm
Where: OT Lounge: 6 Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区日坛路6号
Tel: 65.02.57.22

Debauchery, Raunchy and Soil Work
May 9th. Three rock metal bands from Germany, Denmark and Sweden, respectively.
Price: 160 - 440 RMB
When: 8:00pm
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

Fire Ballon, Steely Heart and Chukou A
May 9th. Good-quality rock and blues.
Price: 30 RMB
When: 10:00pm
Where: 2 Kolegas: 21 Liangmaqiao Lu, north of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区亮马桥路21号
Tel: 81.96.48.20

The Incredible JSB
May 9th. This versatile Chinese-French-English group plays rock, jazz and reggae.
Price: Free
When: 9:00pm
Where: Room 101: 199 Andingmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区安定门内大街199号
Tel: 64.02.75.32

Jane Germain and Hanggai
May 9th. This concert is yet to be confirmed due to the cancellation of the Midi festival. If the concert is finally held, the Australian group will interpret some folkloric songs accompanied by the group Hanggai.
When: 9:30pm
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

Linga, Mingtianjiujuesan and YOUTH
May 9th. D-22 celebrates its 2nd anniversary with some young and promising groups.  
Price: 40-50 RMB
When: 10:00pm
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

Muma and Joyside
May 9th. Few are the occasions in which we can see Muma, the local rock star, on stage. This time, accompanied by his Third Party. Joyside takes care of the first half.
When: 8:30pm
Price: 60-150 RMB
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

Pk14, 24 Hours, and The Gar
May 10th. Three groups that show Maybe Mars label's future is guaranteed.   
When: 9:00pm
Price: 50 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

Fear Shadows, Mask, Moon's Shadow, Nerve Center, Noise-365 and Soul of Flames
May 10th. In tribute to Marilyn Manson. Those with sensitive ears, do not attend!
When: 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(瓦罐饭馆的西边)
Tel: 82.61.92.13

Girassol
May 10th. SambAsia Quartet celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bossa Nova, accompanied by Kamila Nasr and Jimmy Biala.
Price: Free
When: 10:00pm
Where: OT Lounge: 6 Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区日坛路6号
Tel: 65.02.57.22

Nightlife

Martin Eyerer
May 9th. This German DJ of techno music is back in Beijing, and this time will team up with White Rabbit's regular DJs.
When: 10:00pm
Price: 70 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

Beach Re-opening
May 9th. DJ Keza recreates the atmosphere of the discos at Côte d'Azur to celebrate the reopening of Block 8's terrace.
When: 10:00pm
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

Guido Schneider
May 9th. Baicai invites this German DJ to mix his funky music, which was extremely successful in Ibiza.
When: 10:00pm
Price: 60 RMB, (Half price with the Beijing Techno Union card).
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

Happy Ending?
May 10th. Patrick Yu and company mix House and Techno.
Price: 50 RMB
When: 10:00pm
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

Hedonistic Shenganigans
May 10th. DJs S.o.S Shen Yue and J. Swarz together with Pancake Lee and Terry Tu, and visual support by VJ Marula.
Price: 50 RMB (Free with the Beijing Techno Union card).
When: 11:00pm
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

French 80's Night
May 10th. French music from the 80's.
Price: Free
When: 9:00pm
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

Lucky Moms
May 11th. Treat your mom to a fancy lunch on this especial occasion, enjoying Champagne Veuve Clicquot, a lucky draft and many other surprises.  
When: 11:00am
Price: TBD
Where: Aroma, The Ritz Carleton: China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号
Information and details: 59.08.87.77

Special Mother's Day
May 11th. Spoil your mom as she deserves it with a four-course meal.
Price: 480 RMB per person. Where: The Cepe: China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号
Tel: 66.01.66.66

Mother's Day Brunch at the Great Wall
May 11th. Bakery and other delicacies celebrating this special day.   
Price: 296 RMB (adults), 148 RMB (children)
Where: The SchoolHouse: 12 Mutianyu Village, Huairou District. 怀柔区慕田峪村12号
Tel: 61.62.65.06, info@theschoolhouseatmutianyu.com

Sports and Lesiure

Chinese Super League: Beijing's Guo'an Vs Liaoning
May 10th. The local Beijing team will try to maintain its supremacy in the domestic league, this time against the Liaoning team.   
When: 7:30pm
Price: 30 - 100 RMB
Where: Fengtai Stadium: 55 Xisihuan Nanlu, Yuegezhuang Qiao, Fengtai District. 丰台区岳各庄桥西四环南路55号
Information: 63.81.15.76, http://www.gaf.citic.com/

Hike: Chinese Knot
May 10th. The Knot is where three sections of the Great Wall meet. This hike involves a lot of climbing so being in good shape is a must. Limited to 25 people. Previous registration required.
Price: 300 RMB.
Information and reservation: http://www.beijinghikers.com/