What's on

The story of youth

Dandeli holds a group exhibition featuring the works of Li Jun, Li Tingting, Zhang Jiedong, Liu Rui and Zhang Shanshan, five young and talented artists born in the 1980s. Their works communicate their unique perspectives and personal idiom, informed by China's economic transition.

Their creations capture the fragments of their memories and rearrange these in a playful manner. Their brush techniques, which combine an influence of academism and a strong personal style succeed, in evolving a language which goes beyond realism.

This exhibition focuses on the comparison of artworks created with different materials in diverse genres.

10 am-5 pm, until March 5. Dandeli Art Space, Image Base Beijing, Building 1, 3 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang district. 6770-8966

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Contemporary artists

Eight Chinese contemporary artists have gathered at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) for a group exhibition. They present works in various media, including painting, performance, installation, photography and film to offer their view of the country's new generation.

10 am-5 pm, until Feb 28. 798 Art Zone, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district, 8459-9269

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Events

Friday wine fever

Kick-start your weekend at Enoteca, The Place, where one of the best wine parties in the city is happening. Enjoy a selection of wines at 200 yuan per bottle, accompanied by a free flow of tapas from Enoteca's new menu, from 8 pm to midnight.

8-11:30 pm, Dec 18. Enoteca, M102 Northern Tower, The Place, 9A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang district. 6587-1578

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Christmas comes early

It's never too early to get into the holiday spirit. Etonkids invites parents and their little ones to join its Christmas party. Expect games, dancing, treats and a whole lot of holiday cheer.

Mail gtmadmin@etonkids.com or call 6506-4805 for reservations.

10 am-1:30 pm, Dec 18. Etonkids International Kindergarten, 3/F, Block D, Global Trade Mansion, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang district. 6506-4805

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Live music

Hong Kong indie band

My Little Airport, an indie band from Hong Kong, comprises songwriter Ah P and vocalist Nicole. Their songs, supported by Casio keyboards, are often light-hearted ditties about "toddling" in the zoo and forbidden romances. But they do have a wicked streak that is as funny as it is naughty.

This cute and mischievous duo record their albums in the comfort and privacy of their own homes and since 2004 have released three albums -- The OK thing to do on a Sunday afternoon is toddle in the Zoo (2004), Because I was too nervous at that time (2005), and We can't stop smoking in the vicious and blue summer (2007), pitched by indie labels in Spain, China, Taiwan and Korea. Their song You Don't Wanna Be My Girlfriend has just been covered by veteran Scottish indie-pop band BMX Bandits.

8 pm, Dec 18. 180 yuan. Yugong Yishan. East Courtyard, site of Duanqirui Government, Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng district, 6404-2711

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East meets west

New Pants' sixth album, Go East, will be released at the concert. Go East is a selection of Chinese classic songs, to which elements of western music have been added. New Pants wants to leave a totally fresh impression with the audiences, with this new album. Hua Dong, The Life Journey, Sulumi, Dead J and Me:Mo will make a guest appearance at the concert.

9 pm, Dec 18. 80-160 yuan. Star Live Concert Hall, third floor of Tango, 79 Heping Xijie, Dongcheng district. 6425-5677.

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