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China Daily | Updated: 2009-02-02 07:49

Beijing

The Oldies but Goodies jazz band will perform romantic music for Valentines' Day. The band's repertoire includes jazz music of the 1950-60s, domestic and overseas folk songs and pop songs. Programs of the latest concert include Moon River, Autumn Whisper, Butterfly Lovers, Love Story, Rosy Life, My Heart Will Go On and A Night at Moscow's Suburb.

7:30 pm, Feb 14

China National Library Concert Hall, 33 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian district

6848-5462

To get acquainted with the ancient city of Beijing? Head to the Beijing Art Museum of Imperial City. The permanent show at the museum, entitled Sand Table of the Imperial City's Panoramic View, restores the ancient city during the Ming and Qing dynasties with gardens, warehouses, water systems and others.

10 am-5:30 pm

Beijing Imperial City Arm Museum, 9 Changpuheyan, Dongcheng district

8511-5114

Around 200 ink and oil masterworks that depict China's diverse and colorful ethnic lifestyles are on display.

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The exhibits include both works by modern masters like Pang Xunqin, Dong Xiwen and Chang Shuhong, and veteran artists like Jin Shangyi, Zhu Naizheng and Feng Yuan.

9 am-5 pm, until Feb 10

National Art Museum of China, 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng district

6401-7076

The Beijing People's Art Theater has been a cradle for modern drama in China. Founders of the theater and its 43 classic plays are introduced in the exhibition through photographs and text materials.

10:30 am-7:30 pm

Museum of Beijing People's Art Theater, 4th floor of Capital Theater, 22 Wangfujing Dajie

8512-0005

Shanghai

The drama La Traviata loosely based on Dumas's novel about the sick courtesan Violetta and her vain desire to extricate herself from the conventions of society, has been tugging at audiences' heartstrings for more than 150 years. This time, it's presented by the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center.

7:30pm, Feb 6-14

Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center, 288 Anfu Lu

021-6473-4567

Enjoy a lighthearted Spring Festival concert from the Shanghai Philharmonic. With Xiao Bai and Ye Yunmin as directors, a series of folk songs from all over the world will be presented.

7:30 pm, Feb 7, 8

Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 E. Yan'an Lu

021-6386-9153

The artist Wu Guanzhong is presenting his biggest solo exhibition for many years. More than 160 artworks will be on display, including oil paintings, ink paintings and sketches, reflecting Wu in his different creative periods.

9 am-5 pm, until Feb 20

Shanghai Art Museum, 325 W. Nanjing Lu

021-6359-4542

Guangzhou

The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is hosting a Valentine's Day concert along almost identical lines.

The symphony concert will play the theme music from various movies, including Titanic, Roman Holiday, Gone with the Wind and Ghost.

One twist is that romantic scenes from the films will also be played during the concert.

8 pm, Feb 14

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, 259 Dongfengzhong Lu

020-8355-2030

Date with My Ex-wife is a modern drama created by the director of the Guangzhou Drama Group, Li Wei.

A couple divorce but remain friends. The man introduces a friend to his ex-wife, who is angry at first but then begins dating the friend.