This weekend, many restaurants in the Chinese capital offer special meals for Fathers' Day. Regarding films, the French Cultural Center displays great French movies. Also not to miss Clara Hill and Juergen Von Knoblauch this Friday at Yugong Yishan!

Exhibitions

Luo Quanmu
From June 14th on. Chinese artist who explores the relations between the natural world and his own past.
Where: Aura Gallery: No.11 Dongfeng Art park, No.6a South Tuofangying, Chaoyang District. 北京市朝阳区驼房营南里甲6号东风艺术园11号
Information: http://www.aura-art.com/ 84.59.83.90

Olivier Mosset
From June 14th on. The avant-gard works of this Suiss artist question the definition of the art made since the 60's till nowadays. His first works, monochrome, will also be exhibited.
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm
Where: Gallery DoArt: 261 Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区草场地261号
Information: 84.57.45.50 http://www.doartchina.com/

Du Jie
June 14th-22nd. Originally from Hubei, the colorful paintings of this Chinese artist resemble the works of Cézanne.
Time: 10:00am-7:00pm
Where: Creation Gallery: North end of Ritan Donglu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区日坛东路北口
Information: 85.61.75.70 http://www.creationgallery.com.cn/

Movies

Gabrielle
June 13th. Set in a historic context (Paris, beginning of the century), a conflict of traditions takes place in a bourgeois family.
Time: Friday 7:30pm
Where: French Cultural Center: 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路16号
Information: http://www.ccfpekin.org/

Mademoiselle (Miss)
June 14th. Romantic comedy that tells the story of the impossible love between a female doctor and an artist.
Time: Saturday 7:30pm
Where: French Cultural Center: 16 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体西路16号
Information: http://www.ccfpekin.org/

Une Disparition Annoncée (An Announced Disparition)
June 15th. Documentary filmed in 2008 by Olivier Meys and Zhang Yaxuan about the influence of the urbanization on rural areas in Chinese people's lives.
Time: 8:00pm
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

On The Stage

The Firebird
June 13th. The 44 members of the Ballet de San José, renowned for the excellence of its performances, will visit 8 Chinese cities to present this ballet inspired by a Russian popular story.
Price: 80-680 RMB
Where: Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区东直门南大街14号保利大厦1层
Tel: 64.17.78.45.

China National Symphonic Orchestra
June 15th. Chinese traditional music interpreted by China National Symphonic Orchestra.
Time: 7:30pm
Where: NCPA: 2 Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District. 西城区西长安街2号
Tel: 64.17.78.45

Concerts

TVXQ
June 13th. Korean Boys Band that brings their pop music, for the delight of the teenagers of the capital.
Time: 8:00pm
Where: Fengtai Sport Center: 55 Xisihuan Nanlu, Yuegezhuang Qiao, Fengtai District. 丰台区岳各庄桥西四环南路55号
Tel: 64.17.78.45.

Juergen von Knoblauch and Clara Hill
June 13th. The Berlin jazz producer and Sonar Kollektiv's vocalist amaze the audience with their music, mixture of jazz, folk, soul and funk.
Time: 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

Hualun Band
June 13th. Originally from Wuhan, the members of this rock group will keep the crowds jumping all night long.
Time: 9:00pm
Price: 40 RMB
Where: 13 Club: 161 Chengfu Lu Lanqiying, 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.

The Gar and Gala
June 13th. The Gar's grunge and Gala's punk rock in 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

Ourselves Beside Me, Molds, Scoff and Nark
June 14th. The three female members of the punk band Ourselves Besides have always kept their place among the favorite of the audience. This time they are accompanied by the rock bands Molds, Scoff and Nark.
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.

Ziyo
June 14th. This rock band never stops amazing the public with their mix of guitar, drums and voice.
Time: 8:30pm
Price: 30 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

Motek
June 15th. Enjoy the experimental rock of this Belgian band.
Time: 8:30pm
Price: 30-40 RMB
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 and Justin Padro
June 15th. Xiao He, experimental folk band, and the talented percussionist Justin Prado improvise at the weekly jazz evening, 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.

Night Life

DJ Galen
June 13th. House music guru comes all the way from San Francisco to delight Beijing audience for the second time.
Time: 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

Hot Pot 5
June 14th. DJs Wordy and Japanese Shougo, mix all possible kinds of music to make sure the crowds don't stop dancing.
Time: 6:00pm
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

Africa Night
June 14th. DJs S-Press, OP, and Sinvu bring their exotic African rhythms to the weekly African music evening at Yugong Yishan.
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
Tel: 64.04.27.11

Syndicate Vs Baicai
June 14th. The DJs of both music labels in duel:Syndicate's drum & bass against Baicai's techno. 
Time: 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

One Step Forward
June 14th. Club Obiwan warms up the surroundings of Xihai lake with its reggae and dub music. Meiwenti Sounds' DJs will liven up the evening.
Time: 9:00pm
Where: Club Obiwan : 4 Xihai Xiyan (300m from Jishuitan subway station), Xicheng District. 西城区西海西沿4号
Tel: 66.17.32.31 http://www.clubobiwan.com.cn/

Pure Live
June 14th. Promising hiphop evening, with MCs Jin, Young Mac, SIR, the Baboo Crew, and T.H.P Family.
Time: 9:00pm
Where: Vics: Workers'Stadium, North Gate, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体北门内
Tel: 52.93.03.33

Food

Fathers' Day Special Party
June 15th. Invite your father to this lunch and, as a present, he will get a bottle of imported wine, as well as a nice bottle opener.
Time: 11:30am
Price: 368 RMB+15% for the service.
Where: Shangri-La: 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, at Xisanhuan Lu, Haidian District. 海淀区西三环紫竹院路29号
Information and reservations: 65.05.58.38. reservations.cwh@shangri-la.com.

Fathers' Day Barbecue
June 15th. Free barbecue for all the fathers who go with their families. On the menu:all-you-can-eat barbecue.
Time: Noon
Price: 98 RMB (adults), 60 RMB (children).
Where: The Schoolhouse: 12 Mutianyu Village, Huairou District. 怀柔区慕田峪村12号
Information: 61.62.65.06. http://www.theschoolhouseatmutianyu.com/

Sports and Leisure

Hike in Dahaituo
June 14th. Two days of intense hiking and climbing at Song Shan natural reserve, Yanqing District. Recommended for people in good physical condition.
Time: Departure Saturday 9:00am
Price: 650 RMB includes transport, guide, hotel (one night) and food.
Information and reservations: 139.10.02.55.16 http://www.beijinghikers.com/