Beijing Box Hostel

28 Feb

Exhibition: Showcasing works by five diverse and well-known Indian artists, My little India, is a snapshot of a vibrant generation working across a wide range of ideas and concepts. It is skillfully expressed through the use of different media.

Marella Gallery in 798 Arts Zone. 4, Jiuxianqiao Lu, 酒仙桥路4号, 5978-9587

1 Mar

My Beijing: What do you think best visually captures the spirit of Beijing? The 2008 Olympics, the Great Wall, or the Forbidden City? The My Beijing Photo Competition, organized by the Beijing Administration Bureau, give you a chance to upload photos, videos or texts about Beijing to the official website of the Beijing Tourism Administration ( http://english.visitbeijing.com.cn/). The first place winner will receive a free trip to China.

2 Mar

Tango class: Tango invites you join dancing party Milonga La Portena, enjoying the passion and sensuality of Argentine in the most famous tango orchestras. 3 Zhangzizhong Lu, 张自忠路3号, 6403-0688

3 Mar

Peking opera: One of the most popular selections of Peking opera, Forest of the Wild Boars is to be staged by the Tianjian Youth Peking Opera Troupe in the National Center of Performing Arts. It is based on The Water Margin, one of the four Chinese classical novels. 2 West Chang`an Avenue,  西长安街2,6655-0000

4 Mar

Touch the sound: A group of professional musicians specialized in traditional Chinese instruments will hold an English lecture on the guzheng. You can not only appreciate the music but also have a go at playing the instrument in person as well. The event is to be held at Beijing Working People`s Cultural Palace, Nothe of Tian`anmen, Dongcheng district, 东城区天安门东侧, 6526-8132

5 Mar

Smash it up: Billed as "the world`s first mash-up band", Smash-Up Derby is flying to Beijing to play a series of shows at the famed nightclub Centro. Fronted by Adrian as the vocalist, the party of six includes a drummer and bass guitarist. 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian district, 北京市海淀区紫竹院路29号,6561-8833

6 Mar

Ballet: China National Ballet will present The Red Detachment of Women, a woman`s journey to the People`s Liberation Army. This well-known full-length ballet has a very unique Chinese style. Tianqiao Theater, 30 Beiwei Lu, Xuanwu district, 宣武区北纬路30号,8315-6337