Upcoming cultural events

Exhibits

Wu Junyong solo show

Eleven animation pieces produced between 2005 and 2010 by artist Wu Junyong, which, presented together in an exhibition hall under the title Duet, become an integral composition of a grander time and space.

Wu's works are held in various international museums and institutions such as the National Museum of Contemporary Art (Korea) and the National Museum of Cinema (Turin).

March 5 to Apr 5, 11 am - 7 pm, Closed on Mondays, Art Issue Projects, No A1 Beigao, Cuigezhuang County, Chaoyang district,

6434-0266

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Ma Dan Exhibition

Lucky Field is Ma Dan's first solo exhibition. Her oils are deceptively simple and her depiction of people and scenery examines the relations between humans and nature.

Her recent exhibitions include the Art Asia Fair in Miami, USA (2010) and Reshaping History 2000-2009 New Art of China Youth Invitational Exhibition at Today Art Museum in Beijing.

March 5 to Apr 3, 10 am-6 pm, Monday by appointment, Dialogue Space Gallery Beijing, No 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang district, 5876-9392

百子湾路32号二十二院街艺术区6-97北京对画空间画廊

Events

Women's Day Variety Show

A series of short dramas, concerts, dance and even Muay Thai will be held at the Penghao Theater to celebrate International Women's Day.

The actors, dancers, martial artists, singers and organizers are all collaborating on this for charity.

All proceeds from the event will assist female entrepreneurs from rural China through the Wokai Foundation. The show is not advisable for children due to occasional strong language.

Mar 10-13, 7:30 pm, 100 yuan (pre-sale 80 yuan), Penghao Theater, 35 Dongmianhua Hutong (off Nanluoguxiang), 6400-6472/52

东棉花胡同35号蓬蒿剧场(中央戏剧学院东侧)

Women's Day Band Fest

Beijing's loudest female-fronted bands assemble to celebrate International Women's Day, Bigger Bang, DH and the Chinese Hellcats and Bye Bye, Thanks for Your Fish will provide a heart-thumping night of rockabilly, swing, punk-rock and indie. It's free for the ladies.

Mar 8, 9 pm, 50 yuan (30 pre-sale), Yugong Yishan, Zhang Zizhong road 3-2, Dongcheng district, 6404 2711.

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Twilight Tones

Electric flute player, Bruce Gremo, joins leading contemporary poet, Xi Chuan, for a truly performance at the Bookworm.

Mar 6, 7:30 pm, 50 yuan (in advance). The Bookworm, Courtyard 4, Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang district, 6503 2050.

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Capital M Literary Festival

The inaugural Capital M Literary Festival runs until March 12.

See China through the eyes of Indian journalist Pallavi Aiyar, recipient of the China-India Friendship Award March 5, 11 am-5 pm, Silver room at Capital M, 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street, 6702-2727

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Bars+Clubs

All-American culinary classics at Hilton Beijing

To celebrate one year anniversary of its American Sunday roast, Hilton Beijing's One East offers a new menu of all-American culinary classics every Sunday at noon in March. The three-course set lunch will be paired with a complimentary bottle of wine. The cost is 198 yuan per person (free for children under 6) subject to 15% surcharge.

For reservation, please call 5865-5030 or e-mail: oneeast.beijing@hilton.com

Beijing-style Breakfast at Grand Hyatt Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing's gourmet venue Made in China is now open for breakfast. Included in the list are 12 types of Beijing snacks and a selection of over 20 la minute dishes such as date pancake and steamed dumpling.

Priced at 180 yuan (plus 15% surcharge) per person, the breakfast is served between 7 am and 9:30 am daily. For more information, please call Restaurant Reservations on 8518-1234 ext 6024.

Friday Wine Fever

Classy wine bar Enoterra continues its special Friday night offer: a bottle of wine with free flowing tapas until 11 pm for 200 RMB. Be sure to reserve.

Mar 4, 8 pm, free. Enoterra, 4/F Nali Mall, Sanlitun Bei lu, Chaoyang district.

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