EVENTS feb events deadline – jan 9
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send events to listings@thebeijinger.com venue info can be found in the directory starting p68. all event details correct at time of going to press.
JAN 1 DINING Bubbly New Year Brunch A fantastic option for the first brunch of 2012. RMB 428+15% (includes free-flow champagne), RMB 218+15% (kids 12 and under). 11.30am-3pm. Senses, Westin Beijing Financial Street (6629 7777)
MUSIC
Say hello to 2012 with one of New York’s oldest orchestras. Program includes selections from Die Fledermaus, Carmen, and some rousing Sousa marches. RMB 180-1,680. 7.30pm. Beijing Concert Hall (6605 7006)
The Terry Hsieh Collective The Oberlin, OH jazz collective returns to Beijing for the third time. RMB 50. 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)
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New Year Concert: Vienna Sinfonietta Feuerhaus This ensemble pushes the boundaries of classical music, so if you’re looking for
Pedicab Hutong Tour Tour Beijing’s alleyways by pedicab,
Festive Feast Brunch A vibrant holiday buffet in the new Sheraton Dongcheng. RMB 388+15% (includes free-flow champagne and wine). 11am3pm. Feast, Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng (5798 8888)
ARTS & CULTURE
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Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. In the first, about (emotional) liberty, enjoy a fantastic performance by Juliette Binoche, who plays a woman recovering from a family tragedy. RMB 30 (includes coffee or tea). 7.30pm. Riverbank Bar and Café (6506 8277; see Nightlife directory)
LIVING Chinese Kitchen: Vegetarian Classic non-meat recipes, plus well-known classics with a vegetarian twist. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). 7.15-9.45pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)
JAN 5 MUSIC
Three to See
Cao Qin & Starry Pop rock new power has a new album to show. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance). 8.30pm MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)
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New Years’ Brunch Come to celebrate or to recover. RMB 218 (two courses), RMB 258 (three courses); add RMB 210 for free-flow bubbly. Noon-4pm. SALT (6437 8457)
Lake of Tears Scandinavian dark metal heads take you to the core of sorrow. See Review, p42. RMB 220, RMB 320 (VIP). 8pm. Tango (6551 9988)
Revive, Recover & Celebrate Lift the New Year’s hangover with good food and even more. RMB 218 (two courses), RMB 258 (three courses); add RMB 210 for free-flow bubbly. 11am-11pm. Terra (6591 9148)
The Terry Hsieh Collective If you missed their gig on Tuesday, here’s your second chance. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9.30pm. D-22 (6265 3177)
MUSIC
Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty The Kremlin Ballet Theatre brings Princess Aurora back to life. Next time, keep her away from anything even resembling a spindle. RMB 180-1,080. 7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000)
ARTS & CULTURE
Glow Curve, Streets Kill Strange Animals, Me Too Kick off 2012 with some post-rock and post-NYE hangover drinking. RMB 50, RMB 40 (students). 9.30pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Hao Yun The best folk musician of 2011 (as crowned by the Midi Awards) says hello to the new year. RMB 150 (buy four tickets, get one free), RMB 100 (advance). 9pm. Tango (6551 9988) King Kong Production Give 2012 a heavy start. Metal heads Four Five, Army of Jade Kirin and more celebrate together. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance). 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) Made in Ningxia The northwestern folk-rockers have their monthly gathering. Lineup includes Buyi, Lidong and more. RMB 60. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998) Tribute to Townes Van Zandt Honky-tonk bluegrass Randy Abel Stable show their respect to the country master. RMB 30. 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 5269) Wu Hongfei & the Happy Avenue Singer-songwriter Wu Hongfei celebrates the New Year with her indie love songs. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 8pm. Mako Live House (5205 1112/3)
ARTS & CULTURE Orchestra: Beijing New Year’s Concert The Beijing Symphony Orchestra plays some Strauss, Schubert and Suppé to ring in the new one. RMB 80-1,280. 7.30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall (6559 8285) Orchestra: New York Symphony Orchestra New Year Concert
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January 2012
Film: Oklahoma! The award-winning musical comes rolling down the plain, with introductory remarks by director David Peck. RSVP required: performance@beijingplayhouse.com. Free. 6.30pm. Beijing American Center (6538 4716)
Ongoing until Jan 19: Limitless Video game and 3-D art. See photo, above.
Ongoing until Jan 20: Kuo Xuan
Catch phase two of the giant geometric drawings.
Ongoing until Feb 24: Wang Qingsong: Happy New Year Take a walk through the photographer’s absurdist stagings. visit a traditional courtyard house, and see Beijing’s iconic sights: the Herbal Pharmacy, Forbidden City, and Porcelain and Painting Museum. RMB 400, RMB 300 (children 5-11). 9am. China Culture Center (6432 9341; see Living directory)
JAN 2 MUSIC Buyi Ningxia’s folk rock pride keeps Dongmianhua Hutong rocking. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance). 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 5269)
ARTS & CULTURE Orchestra: Beijing New Year’s Concert See Jan 1.
LIVING Chinese Kitchen: The Essentials Explore the basics that keep a Chinese home kitchen going. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). 2-4.30pm. The Hutong (6404
symphonic New Year’s fun with a twist, this is it. RMB 180-1280. 7.30pm. Beijing Concert Hall (6605 7006)
LIVING Chinese Kitchen: Tastes of Beijing Learn more about the city you love through its delicious dishes. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). 2-4.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) Global Kitchen: Asian Tapas Tasty appetizers for your next dinner party. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). 7.159.45pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) Knife Skills Class Learn to mince and dice like a champ. RMB 300. 11am-2pm. Black Sesame Kitchen (136 9147 4408)
JAN 4 ARTS & CULTURE Film: Bleu Kieslowski’s “Three Colors” trilogy is a paean to the French flag and the ideals of
LIVING Cooking Class: Wok Skills Learn how to stir-fry and steam using a Chinese wok. RMB 300. 11am-2pm. Black Sesame Kitchen (136 9147 4408)
JAN 6 BARS & CLUBS Morse Mickey Zhang and Dio unleash electronic fever. RMB 50. 9pm-5am. Haze (5900 6128) Unjin South Korean techno producer and DJ smashes the basement. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785)
MUSIC Ajinai, Randy Able Stable, Lidong Mongolian folk crash with honky-tonk bluegrass and Chinese folk rock. RMB 50. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998) Bedstars, Trouble Trouble, Reloadz Mosh along with established liverdestroyers Bedstars and new risers Reloadz and Trouble Trouble. RMB 50, RMB 40 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177)