Events
- Dec 4 2008 9:00am
Scale the much-cherished Mutianyu section of the Wall. RMB 350 (includes lunch). 9am. China Culture Center (6492 9341)
www.chinaculturecenter.org - Dec 4 2008 10:00am
Beijing jazz stalwart Jess Medier celebrates the release of her "Songwriter" album with. With a decade on the Beijing jazz scene, Meider has fronted some of the top acts from Quattrology to Junglecat. This is your chance to see her performing her own material. Tables by reservation only.
Beijing's finest jazz musicians perform for 50 music and drink loving grown-ups in an intimate setting every Thursday through Saturday – First set starts at 10pm. Tables are by reservation only by phone or email: 86 6585 3406 | otlbartender@gmail.com
- Dec 4 2008 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Get your pulse diagnosed in a wellness assessment by a TCM doctor. Learn basic TCM theories and how to manage your health in different seasons. Reservations required. RMB 150. 1-3pm. The Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108, yinyangbeijing@yahoo.com)
- Dec 4 2008 7:30pm
Strictly for the capoeiristas. For info, call Ed at 136 9121 7634. First class free. RMB 50 (class), RMB 150 (four classes), RMB 300 (month). 7.30pm. J-Ballet School
- Dec 4 2008 7:30pm
at Poly TheatrePresented by avant-garde Hong Kong theater director Edward Lam (Lin Yihua), this drama uses high-class urban tropes of art, architecture, fashion, and dining to explore big city life from a female perspective. Acclaimed Taiwanese actress and director Sylvia Chang will star. In Chinese only. Tickets at 400 818 3333 or 6406 8888. RMB 100-880. 7.30pm. Poly Theatre (6551 2811 ext 821)
- Dec 4 2008 7:30pm - 9:30pm
7.30-9.30pm. CCC Learning Center (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org
- Dec 4 2008 8:00pm
One of Quentin Tarantino's classic pieces of wit, intrigue, and unnecessary bloodshed, set to what is disputably one of the greatest soundtracks in movie history. Seven strangers, all accomplished criminals, converge to commit what should be a flawless crime. With sterling performances from Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, and Steve Bushemi, this film delivers a full dose of Tarantinoís signature clever banter and squirm-worthy bloodshed. Free. 8pm. Club Sandwich (8447 3949)
- Dec 4 2008 8:00pm
At first glance, The Click Five seems like a typical boy band. They’ve garnered a large adolescent girl fan base. They’ve even toured with the Backstreet Boys. Look closer, though, and you’ll see that they aren’t exactly completely in sync with the conventional boy band idea. All five members attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston (where the band has been based since their formation in 2005). They’ve produced music with KISS rocker Paul Stanley and Fountain of Wayne’s singer Adam Schlesinger. And though their previous two albums were power-pop anthems for giddy, lovesick listeners, their new LP (out sometime next year), should have “more surprises.” Look out for Jessica Pan's interview with their lead guitarist in the December issue of the Beijinger magazine. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.cn or by calling 400 707 9999. RMB 200, RMB 500 (VIP).
8pm. Star Live (6425 5677) - Dec 4 2008 9:00pm
at The BoatUnderground music loosely of the indie is on offer. DJs @llen and BB go overboard manning the decks. Free. 9pm. The Boat (6460 5512)
- Dec 4 2008 9:00pm
It's Oasis vs. Blur all over again upstairs. Drinks specials. Free. 9pm. Paddy O'Shea's (6415 6389)
- Dec 4 2008 9:00pmat Bling
Dating made easy. Waiters bring attractive companions to your table. Simple. Free. 9pm. Bling (5905 6999)
- Dec 4 2008 9:00pmat Bling
Kick out the jams in your flyest hi-tops to the sounds of the naughty 1990s. Johnnie Walker specials all night. Free.
9pm. Bling (5905 6999) - Dec 4 2008 9:00pm
Put on your two-tone and rudeboy it up upstairs. Drinks specials. Free.
9pm. Paddy O'Shea's (6415 6389) - Dec 4 2008 9:00pm
at ObiwanThe chance to get loose and forget about those studies, aided by RMB 10 Tsingtao mugs from 10pm-midnight with Student ID. Free. 9pm. Obiwan (6617 3231)
- Dec 4 2008 9:30pm - Dec 5 2008 12:45am
at TunBad Apples rocks the Tun Bar every Thursday in SanLiTun.
Come enjoy a night of great classic rock n' roll along with bad apples original music.
2 for 1 beers and cocktails every Thursday!
Cheap drinks and great live music every Thursday!Sanlitun nanjei
Nanlu 200 meters south of Nanjie Bar - Dec 4 2008 10:00pm
at Mix (Gongti)That’s right, folks! He’s back in Beijing for a second time. If you missed out last year, don't sleep on this chance to witness the legendary Invisibl Skratch Pikl, multi-DMC world champion and inventor of the world’s first solar-powered turntable, splice and dice it up on the ones and twos. RMB 50. 10pm. Mix (6590 2889)
- Dec 4 2008 10:00pm
at Mix (Gongti)That's right, folks! He's back in Beijing for a second time. If you missed out last year, don't sleep on this chance to witness the legendary Invisibl Skratch Pikl, multi-DMC world champion and inventor of the world's first solar-powered turntable, splice and dice it up on the ones and twos. RMB 50.
10pm. Mix (6590 2889)Prize: For a chance to win 2 free tickets to DJ Qbert at Mix, send an e-mail to 7days@thebeijinger.com before 2pm on Friday telling us When and where did Qbert last perform in Beijing? Please include a contact number.
- Dec 4 2008 10:00pm
at OT LoungeAlbum release party for Berklee-graduate jazz singer/guitarist. Free. 10pm. OT Lounge (6585 3406)
- Dec 5 2008
The high-octane adventures of Bond (Daniel Craig) continue. This new mission sees the martini-sipping international man of mystery teaming up with old friends to navigate a minefield of treachery, murder and deceit. View trailer here. For details about screening times see our regular Tuesday film roundup over at the Beijinger blog.
- Dec 5 2008
When even the director of a film admits that he's "very unhappy with the film," and that he "never had a chance to do one scene the way it was written or the way I wanted it to be. The script wasn't respected. Bad producers, bad partners, it was a terrible experience" it's not surprising that what emerges is an incomprehensible and unwatchable film. Its chances at the box office will probably not be helped by the fact that it's been available on DVD in the capital for weeks. You can take a look at some of the terrible reviews of the French-US co production here. View the trailer here. For details about screening times see our regular Tuesday film roundup over at the Beijinger blog.
