What's on
Stage
Urban angst
The four-act modern drama Gloomy Youth tells the story of young urban youth. Five college graduates who chose different professions, have very different life experiences.
7:30 pm, March 18-April 3 except Monday. 60-200 yuan. Star Theater, 64 Chaoshou Hutong, Xuanwumennei Dajie. 6601-6549
繁星戏剧村, 宣武门内大街抄手胡同64号
Puppet show
In the modern puppet show Monkey King Ventures out into the East Sea, the Monkey King dives into the dragon's palace in the East Sea to borrow the golden cudgel.
He finds that the throne of the dragon's palace has been usurped by a cuttlefish and the undersea world is left polluted by him.
The Monkey King fights the cuttlefish and makes the sea pure and calm once again.
10:30 am, until March 27 every Saturday. 90-280 yuan. China Puppet Theater, A1 Anhuali, Chaoyang district. 6424-3697 ext 8004, 6425-4847
中国木偶剧院, 朝阳区安华里甲一号
Exhibits
San Guo relics
An exhibition, Great Romance of the Three Kingdoms displays relics excavated from Cao Cao's tomb of the Three Kingdoms (AD 220-280).
The more than 120 articles on view represent the history of the Three Kingdoms period as embodied in its politics, economy, military and culture.
Among the exhibits is a jade suit of Cao Cao's father, Cao Song, made with 2,464 jade pieces stitched together with silver thread.
After Beijing, the exhibition will move to Henan, the key battlefield of the Three Kingdoms period, before visiting Taiwan, and Sichuan province.
Until March 15. National Center for the Performing Arts, west of Tian'anmen Square. 6655-0000
国家大剧院, 天安门广场西
Down memory lane
In his recent series Hutong Play, print artist Huang Kai uses the line techniques of comic paintings popular in early 20th century China to narrate the story of the 1980s.
Viewers will find familiar scenes, such as school boys engaged in a game, typical hutong neighborhoods and elderly folks performing Peking Opera, in his works.
10 am-6 pm, March 15. Amelie Gallery, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district. 5978-9698.
龙艺榜, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号
Live Music
Michael Schiefel
Berlin jazz crooner Michael Schiefel released 12 albums during the past decade. He brings his renowned live show to Yugong Yishan.
Schiefel is a riveting, hugely talented singer on the thriving Berlin jazz scene. In solo and group formats, his albums have each won more praise than the preceding ones. He augments his distinctive, virtuoso voice with experimental loops and other effects to achieve extraordinary expressions of passion, joy and alienation.
9-11:30 pm, March 15. 30 yuan. Yugong Yishan. East Courtyard, site of Duanqirui Government, Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng district, 6404-2711
东城区张自忠路3-2号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院
Editor's Choice
"This Is Us" Backstreet Boys world tour stops in Beijing
The Backstreet Boys are back. Their first stop in China will feature a concert March 17 in Beijing. Backstreet Boys were a boy-band sensation in the 1990s, melting young girls' hearts and causing a frenzy wherever they went. Thousands of girls around the world had their first crush on Nick Carter. Covering their bedroom walls with their posters was all the craze among the under-12s. Having released seven albums and sold 130 million records worldwide, The Backstreet Boys are among the biggest-selling groups of all time. On March 17, they will perform at the Wukesong Arena as part of their "This is Us" world tour. If you were one of those girls or boys who secretly (or publicly) loved them, then this is your chance to reignite your passion.
8 pm, March 17. 180-1,280 yuan. Wukesong Arena, 69 Fuxing Lu, Haidian district. 6828-6386
北京五棵松体育馆, 海淀区西翠路12号
Events
Private Chinese teacher
Do you want to speak Chinese like a local? Private Chinese is a one-on-one course for foreigners in Chinese contemporary and classical language.
6:30-10:30 pm, March 15. 150 yuan for 90 minutes. Chinese Culture Salon, Wudaoying Hutong 10, Dongcheng district (Subway Line 2 and 5 Yonghegong Lama Temple station, exit D, walk north 40 m, turn left 20 m). 5979-2176
北京市东城区五道营胡同10号
Tap dance workshop
Get yourself a pair of tap-dancing shoes and get started on the way to becoming a modern-day Ginger Rogers or Fred Astaire. Jessica Cross teaches beginners the basics of tap dancing every Monday evening.
4:30-5:30 pm, March 15. 800 yuan for eight weeks. British School of Beijing, 9 Anhualu (across from ISB and Yosemite Villas), Shunyi district. 8047-3588
北京英国学校，顺义区安华路9号
Life-drawing club
Unleash your inner artist by signing up for life-drawing lessons at The Hutong. All are welcome, no matter whether you are a talented artist or a curious beginner. Materials can be bought at reasonable prices or you can bring your own.
7:30 pm-9:30 pm, March 15. 60 yuan. The Hutong, 1 Zhongxiang Hutong, Jiudaowan, Dongcheng district. 159-0104-6127
东城区九道弯中巷胡同1号
Tuina massage course
Have you tried traditional Chinese Tuina massage? Join this course and learn Chinese medicine theory, body channel and acupuncture points. Participants will have plenty of time for personal instruction and practice.
7:30-9:30 pm, March 15. 1,200 yuan for eight sessions. China Culture Center, Room 101, Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiaolu, Chaoyang district. 6432-9341 ext. 15
朝阳区亮马桥路29号安家楼肯特中心
Chinese cooking class: Sichuan
Have you tried spicy Sichuan dishes during you stay in China? Come and join the class and learn how to cook spciy, mouth-numbing but delicious Sichuan dishes. Discover the art of chopping, cutting and marinating.
10 am-noon, March 15. 220 yuan. The Hutong, 1 Zhongxiang Hutong, Jiudaowan, Dongcheng district. 159-0104-6127
东城区九道弯中巷胡同1号
Hands-on Chinese applique
Traditional Chinese applique, Buduihua, is made of rags with different colors cut, pasted and embroidered with exquisite patterns. It is most popular in Shanbei (north of Shaanxi, northwest of China). Come and stitch multicolored fabrics into a nice Chinese picture.
2-4:30 pm, March 16. 150 yuan. China Culture Center, Room 101, Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiaolu, Chaoyang district. 6432-9341 ext. 15
朝阳区亮马桥路29号安家楼肯特中心
In conversation
Join novelist, editor and screenwriter Bi Feiyu as he discusses women's roles in modern society and what he calls the demise of Chinese society.
7:30 pm, March 15. 50 yuan. The Bookworm, Building 4 The Village at Sanlitun, Courtyard 19, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang district. 6586-9507
朝阳区三里屯路19号院三里屯Village 4号楼
Qigong club
Qigong is an internal Chinese meditative practice that uses slow, graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of qi within the human body and enhance a practitioner's overall health.
There are also many forms of qigong that are done with little or no movement at all, in standing, sitting and supine positions; likewise, not all forms of qigong use controlled breathing techniques.
In this class, there are no strict rules, no strict master nor attendance requirements. The aim of the class is to give people flexibility and the opportunity to experience and practice qigong on their own terms in an effort to make the practice more accessible.
6-7 pm, March 16. 60 yuan. The Hutong, 1 Zhongxiang Hutong, Jiudaowan, Dongcheng district. 159-0104-6127 159-0104-6127
东城区九道弯中巷胡同1号
Introduction to Chinese herbs
Ever wanted to know how to use all those Chinese medicines on the shelves of the local pharmacy? How does herbal medicine work?
In this introduction to Chinese herbs, participants will examine a brief history of herbal medicine and the development of herbal theory, tastes, actions and more.
From a practical point of view, participants will learn how to identify common "patterns" for colds and flu and buy the most suitable medicines from the local pharmacy.
7:30-8:30 pm, March 16. 100 yuan. The Hutong, 1 Zhongxiang Hutong, Jiudaowan, Dongcheng district. 159-0104-6127 159-0104-6127
东城区九道弯中巷胡同1号
Neighborhood coffee morning
The International Newcomers' Network hosts neighborhood coffee mornings that are purely social events in local cafes. The sessions allow participants to get to know people who live close by and pick up a few tips and tricks from those who have been around the neighborhood for a while.
Sanlitun coffee mornings are held on the third Tuesday of each month.
10 am-noon, March 16. The Bookworm, Building 4 The Village at Sanlitun, Courtyard 19, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang district. 6586-9507
朝阳区三里屯路19号院三里屯Village 4号楼
Out + About
Cuandixia ancient village day trip
On this hike, participants will take a good look around Cuandixia, a 500-year-old Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) village that is sometimes referred to as a living museum. they will enjoy a good lunch of farmers' food and then take off for a nice walk in the hills around the village before heading back to Beijing. It will be quite a long day, but well worth it!
Meet at Lido Starbucks (northeast gate of Lido Holiday Inn, 6 Jiangtailu, Chaoyang district) for bus transportation. Visit www.beijinghikers.com for reservations and more information.
8:30 am-6 pm, March 17. 350 yuan. Beijing Hikers, Room 1907, Building 107, Jiangfu Jiayuan, Xiaochengezhuang, Jiangtai Donglu, Chaoyang district. 5137-4906
朝阳区将台东路小陈各庄将府家园107号楼1907号
Bar
Q Bar
The concept and design of Q Bar comes from the fusion of cultures, with one owner hailing from Germany and the other from China.
Daily 6 pm-2 am. Top floor of the Eastern Inn, Sanlitun Nanlu, 500 meters south of Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang district. 6595-9239
朝阳区三里屯南路逸羽酒店6楼(近工体南路)
Drum and Bell
This spot features a homey atmosphere and was built in an old courtyard. It has a rooftop-terrace seating area in is the shadows of the Drum and Bell Towers. Very cool.
Open daily from noon to late. 41 Zhonglouwan Hutong, Dongcheng district. 8403-3600
东城区钟楼湾胡同41号
Radio
CRI highlight
English can be tricky. When you can't find an answer in the dictionary or your textbooks, tune in to Third Wheel! When a question about English is actually a cultural question, Third Wheel is what you need!
When your online translation software gives you "noisy heart" for "" or "one thing, no shadow" for "", Third Wheel is waiting to share the real answers!
What's more, we turn your questions into fun discussions and fascinating storytelling. All, on CRI Easy Fm 91.5 every day from 11 am to 1 pm.
Why do we call it Tricky English? Because we don't talk about the obvious.
05:00-07:00 Day break
07:00-08:00 Beijing Hour with Susan Osman
08:00-11:00 EZ Morning
11:00-13:00 Third Wheel
13:00-13:30 People in the Know
13:30-14:00 Frontline
14:00-17:00 EZ Cafe
17:00-19:00 China Drive
19:00-20:00 Beijing Hour with Paul James
20:00-22:00 The Pulse
22:00-23:00 All That Jazz
23:00-24:00 The Zhazha Club Show
Films
Zhang Yuan's films
Along with Zhang Yuan's new project, Unspoiled Brats at UCCA, Art Cinematheque will present a representative sample of six generations of Chinese filmmakers' work. The films includes Mum, Sons, Crazy English, Miss Jin Xing, The Square, Beijing Bastard and more titles brought to the public for the first time.
8 pm, March 14 to April 11. 15 yuan. UCCA, 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district. 8459-9269
朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798艺术区
You and Me
Chinese director Ma Liwen tells a warm and touching story about the relationship between a young girl renting a room in a traditional courthouse and her neighbor, an elderly woman. The film took home a Golden Rooster Award for Best Director. Actresses Ji Yaqin and Gong Zhe will be on hand for a discussion with the audience afterward. Chinese with English subtitles.
6:30 pm, March 14. Free. International School of Beijing, 10 Anhua Lu, Shunyi district. 130-1114-7648
北京顺义国际学校, 顺义区安华路10号
CAPITAL CINEMA
10/F, Joy City Shopping Mall, Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng district. 6601-8177
西城区西单北大街大悦城10层
Back in Time
14:00, 45 yuan. 16:25, 45 yuan. 18:50, 60 yuan. 21:15, 45 yuan.
Sherlock Holmes
11:20, 35 yuan. 13:50, 60 yuan. 16:25, 60 yuan. 18:05, 70 yuan. 18:55, 70 yuan.19:20, 70 yuan. 20:35, 70 yuan. 21:25, 60 yuan. 22:05, 50 yuan.
Little Big Soldier
10:30, 35 yuan. 12:25, 35 yuan. 14:20, 50 yuan. 16:15, 50 yuan. 18:10, 70 yuan. 20:05, 70 yuan. 22:00, 50 yuan.
Avatar
11:45, 80 yuan. 15:30, 120 yuan. 18:40, 120 yuan. 21:45, 80 yuan.
K-20: Legend Of the Mask
10:45, 30 yuan. 13:25, 45 yuan. 16:05, 45 yuan. 18:45, 60 yuan. 21:20, 45 yuan.
Don't Look Back
12:50, 30 yuan. 15:00, 45 yuan. 17:10, 45 yuan. 19:20, 60 yuan. 21:35, 45 yuan.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief 2010
12:55, 35 yuan. 14:05, 60 yuan.
15:15, 60 yuan. 16:00, 60 yuan. 16:45, 60 yuan. 17:35, 60 yuan. 18:20, 70 yuan. 19:00, 120 yuan. 19:05, 70 yuan. 19:55, 70 yuan. 20:40, 70 yuan. 21:20, 120 yuan. 21:30, 60 yuan. 22:15, 60 yuan.
MEGABOX
G1, Sanlitun Village, Sanlitun, Chaoyang district. 6417-6118
朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village地下二层
K-20: Legend Of the Mask
11:05, 30 yuan. 15:20, 60 yuan. 17:50, 60 yuan. 20:20, 60 yuan. 22:50, 30 yuan.
Don't Look Back
12:30, 30 yuan. 16:30, 60 yuan.
Back in Time
13:25, 30 yuan. 18:00, 60 yuan. 22:20, 30 yuan.
Sherlock Holmes
11:15, 35 yuan. 13:40, 70 yuan. 16:05, 70 yuan. 18:30, 70 yuan. 20:55, 70 yuan.
UME
44 Shuangyushu Kexueyuan Nanlu, Haidian district. 8211-5566
海淀区双榆树科学院南路44号
Sherlock Holmes
09:55, 40 yuan. 12:20, 40 yuan. 14:45, 40 yuan. 17:10, 40 yuan. 18:30, 60+60 yuan (VIP). 19:35, 60 yuan. 20:50, 60+60 yuan (VIP). 22:00, 60 yuan.
More Than a Game
09:15, 60 yuan.
Television
CCTV-9
09:30 Nature & Science
09:55 Chinese Civilization
10:15 Sports Scene
10:30 New Frontiers
11:30 Around China
13:00 Dialogue
13:30 Rediscovering China
14:30 Culture Express
15:15 Learn to Speak Chinese
15:30 Nature and Science
15:55 Chinese Civilization
16:15 Sports Scene
16:30 New Frontiers
17:30 Documentary
18:30 Around China
19:30 Dialogue
20:00 Asia Today
20:30 Culture Express
21:30 Rediscovering China
22:00 China Today
22:30 New Frontiers
23:15 Sports Scene
23:30 Documentary
HBO
07:00 E.T.
09:00 The Golden Compass
11:00 Sleepless In Seattle
12:40 The Making Of Bored To Death
13:00 Seven Pounds
15:00 E.T.
17:00 This Christmas
19:00 The Other Boleyn Girl
21:00 Bored To Death S107: The Case Of The Stolen Sperm
21:30 Bored To Death S108: Take A Dive
22:00 Band Of Brothers S108: The Last Patrol
23:00 Band Of Brothers S109: Why We Fight
ESPN STAR sports
07:30 Repeat 2009 East Asian Games - Swimming
(Day 1)
10:00 First Air Sportscenter Right Now
10:01 Repeat ACC Basketball Tournament
11:59 Repeat Sportscenter Right Now
12:00 Repeat UEFA Europa League 2009/10
14:00 Repeat Sportscenter Right Now
14:01 Repeat 2010 Winter X Games 14 Slammed/Stomped
15:00 Repeat UEFA Champions League 2009/10 Magazine Show
15:30 Repeat Sportscenter Right Now
15:31 Repeat 2010 US Figure Skating Championships
17:30 Repeat ACC Basketball Tournament
19:30 Live Sportscenter Asia
20:00 Repeat SEC Women's Gymnastics Match:
LSU vs. Georgia
21:30 Repeat UEFA Champions League 2009/10 Magazine Show
22:00 Repeat Sportscenter Asia
22:30 Repeat UEFA Europa League 2009/10
(China Daily 03/15/2010 page37)
