What's on

Defined lines

The gongbi style of classical Chinese paintings account for an important part of the collection at the National Art Museum of China. A selection of them showcasing its evolution is now on display at the Beijing museum until May 25.Gongbi paintings refer to the use of meticulous brush strokes to define the outlines of the subjects and also often features vivid colors. The style shows the traditions of classical Chinese paintings that focus on precise drawing lines and portray the spirit of things. On display are paintings of important figures, landscapes, flora and fauna by ancient painters from as early as the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and modern-day artists.

9 am-5 pm, Tuesday-Sunday. 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 010-6400-6326.

Moving mountains

As part of the ongoing China Orchestra Festival, the Sichuan Liangshan Mountain Symphony Orchestra will hold a concert under the baton of its founder, conductor Tang Qingshi. Pieces that will be performed at the concert include Song and Dance on the Hill composed by Tang and the symphonic suite Warm Mountains. The Sichuan Liangshan Mountain Symphony Orchestra is committed to promoting classical music with hundreds of free concerts staged for the local audience since its founding in 2013.

7:30 pm, May 3. National Center for the Performing Arts. No 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district, Beijing. 010-6655-0000.

On the Crossroads

Based on the 1937 movie of the same title, the play Crossroads will be staged by actors from the NCPA Drama Ensemble. Centering on the lives of four college students during turbulent times in the 1930s, the play tells the story of young people making life decisions during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45). The play is directed by Huang Ying and the creative team is led by prominent industry figures including playwright Xu Weixin, set designer Zhang Kunpeng and composer Zhang Xiao.

7:30 pm, April 30 to May 7. National Center for the Performing Arts. No 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district, Beijing.010-6655-0000.

Red inspiration

In order to survive the Long March, the Red Army soldiers consumed edible wild herbs, leather, tree barks and grass to keep them alive. These are also the subjects of the Recipe of the Red Army, a collection of 100 oil paintings by students of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. The students were inspired by these objects when they went on a trip to Sichuan province in 2016, which was one of the places the Red Army troops passed through during the Long March. The paintings are now on display at an exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the foundation program at CAFA's School of Fine Art. The exhibition, which will run till May 1, showcases paintings, drawings, sketches and sculptures made by students from the program over the years. Many of the works on display are made by former students who are now reputable artists.

9:30 am-5:30 pm, closed on Mondays. 8 Huajiadi Nan Jie, Wangjing, Chaoyang district. 010-6477-1575.