Craving to see a movie on the big screen in English? I found that Oriental Plaza has a new cinema with comfy chairs and popcorn and the feel of a real cinema you find in Hong Kong, Europe, or America. it's great and costs about 50 RMB for the movie and they have English-language movies too! It's great for the kids.

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The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• China to trim export tax rebates
• China hails improving relations with the EU
• Pregnancy reported in fertility technique in China that might help women
• US life insurance giant to set up joint venture in China
• China's First Astronaut Lands on Earth
• Beijing urged to create more jobs
• Oil giant British Petroleum builds oil depot in Guangzhou
• China high-tech exposition opens in Paris

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5 flights weekly Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to major European cities and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major cities. Turkish Airlines is actually operating 3 flights weekly, Beijing-Instanbul, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday (23:50-04:30* ); Instanbul-Beijing, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday ( 22:15-12:15* ); Shanghai-Instanbul, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday ( 20:30-04:50* ); Instanbul-Shanghai, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday ( 22:15-15:25*). * Overnight flights in both directions.
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Buy One Take One
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The Place to Meet - Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
Stay with us and enjoy our opening specials from CNY588++. 478 well-appointed guest rooms feature luxurious furnishing and amenities of international standards. The largest pillar-free hotel ballroom with natural light in town, plus 9 multifunction rooms can accommodate from 10 to 1300 guests in a variety of room configurations. Please click here for details.
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The Landmark Hotel, the premier five-star hotel in Shenzhen, is an oasis of gracious hospitality, providing a comforting sanctuary to business and leisure travelers from around the world. Elegant European ambience, exquisite Chinese and Western cuisine make The Landmark Hotel, Shenzhen's preferred 5-star hotel. Superior-room RMB 656 net, including one buffet breakfast and one session of foot or body massage. Located strategically in the heart of Luohu's business and shopping district along Nanhu Road. Call now for Reservation at (86 755) 8219 0033 or visit our website: www.szlandmark.com

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Allied Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World. International, domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation services, record storage management, pet service, storage. Please visit our international and local web sites at:
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The Skills you need to get before any emergency occurs, by Dr. Michael Nisco
Date: Friday October 31, 2003
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
Place: Beijing United Family Hospital & Clinics, the Yurt
Admission: USD55 or RMB450
Please RSVP to 64333960 ext. 394/393 or e-mail to ggu@bjunited.com.cn

Health Tips at BJU
A two-hour useful health tips session provided by BJU doctors. Covering topics: how to protect from the extremities of Beijing climate, ensure your family's continued peak health inChina and how to handle emergency cases. Join us for a cup of coffee and health tips! We will discuss preventative care and solutions for the many health situations that can arise in this fast paced and unique city. This is a great opportunity to meet other new arrivals and connect.
Date: Wednesday October 29, 2003 Time: 10:00 am - noon
Location: Beijing United Family Hospital & Clinics' Mongolian Yurt
Admission: Free
Please RSVP to 64333960 ext. 389/262 or email to ggu@bjunited.com.cn

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Long-Effect Weight Loss Capsule (LEWLC) LEWLC is pure herbal medicine. It invigorates functions of the "kidney" and "spleen" (Qi), which leads to eliminating dampness, phlegm and may result in weight loss. In modern medical scientific research, it reduces intake, synthesis and accumulation of lipids, increase of energy consumption and promotion of decomposition of lipid. It has few side effects. LEWLC has been used over five years with several thousand cases both in China and US. The curative rate was near 85%, the effective rate was near 100%. For more info please contact Dr.Qu at 8610-65386113 or 13001104006. Also online at
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Beijing Hua Yi Classical Furniture
Beijing Hua Yi Classical Furniture company Ltd is the largest Chinese classical furniture producing and retailoring enterprise in north of China. The company has the capability of production of 15,000 of restore and 15,000 of reproduction per annum. Hua Yi also has its own show room of 16,000 sqm at Beijing International Airport area with over 30,000 pieces of Ming and Qing Dynasties restore and reproductions which will definitely meet your needs. For more information & photos, please click here. Hua Yi company address: No 89, Xiao Dian, Dong Wei Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China.100018; Tel: 86 10 84333220; Fax: 86 10 84333226;
Website: www.cyjj.com ; E-mail: info@cyjj.com

Blue Castle -- Your best & only exclusively residential choice in Beijing's CBD
Walking distance to Da Wang Lu subway, Blue Castle is centrally located at west Da Wang Lu, the central area of Beijing CBD. This luxurious residential property is managed by China World Trade Center and provides a wide range of residential apartments from 1 to 4 bedrooms ranging from 61.14 to 319.59 square meters. Please click here to see show rooms and floor plans or click logo for more information.
Hotline for Lease: 010-6583 1905 / 010-6581 1903
Hotline for Sale: 010-6583 6188
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24 hours cell phone service: 1380 116 4311
Blue Castle sales office: No.3 Xidawanglu, Chaoyang District, Beijing.

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Job Vacancy at British Embassy Beijing
Defence Section
*Position: Personal Assistant - Position open to British nationals
*Main purpose of job: To provide executive secretarial support to the Defence Attache/Dean of the Military Attache Corps (MAC) and the Naval & Air Attache
*Primary responsibilities will include
- Screen telephone calls
- Arrange appointments and maintain electronic diaries
- Prepare routine correspondence
- Maintain Contacts List for MAC
- Co-ordinate driver programme
- Prepare guest lists for official functions and distribute hand written invitations
- Act as Secretary for the Executive Committee of the MAC, preparing Agendas and recording Minutes.
- Filing
- Liaison with all levels of personnel within the Embassy and MAC
*Required skills:
- Computer Proficiency
- Excellent Organisational skills
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Previous experience as a senior management Personal Assistant
*Desirable skills: Shorthand
The monthly salary will be up to approx. 17.600,00 RMB.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate security clearances.
Deadline for receipt of applications is 24 October 2003.
Please send CV and covering letter to:
The Personnel Officer
The British Embassy
11 Guanghua Lu
Beijing 100600
Fax: 6532 7989
E-mail: Jobapplications.beijing@fco.gov.uk

Job Vacancy at "The Landmark Hotel Shenzhen" Hiring Director of Personal & Training
Job Summary:
To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Personal & Training Department, responsible for the management and leadership of the Human Resources of the hotel. To establish and maintain excellent associate relations and to achieve the highest standard of associate performance in line with the hotels guest satisfaction objectives, as well as the companies business and strategic plans. Create and maintain a hotel culture that provides the environment required to meet the visions.
Job Knowledge/skills:
Fluent written and spoken English.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written.)
Capable of building relationships with the local labor bureau and government agencies.
Good knowledge of federal, state and local laws.
Working knowledge of salary, employment and benefits administration and payroll.
Must possess computer abilities including Word - Excel - Access - Payroll program.
Most have the ability to create, implement and monitor hotel goals, strategies and policies.
Education: Bachelor's degree required
Experience: 3 or 5 years of extensive human resources experience. Line operations management and labor related.
Salary range: RMB 7,000 - 9,000 per month base on experience
Applicants, please send e-mail with your application & updated CV to gm@szlandmark.com.cn contact Mr. Gerhard R. Fasching.

Due to the IT Group's recent expansion, we are looking for the following : Senior Support Engineer(Beijing, Shenyang), Sales Support/IT Consultants (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang), Sales (Beijing, Shanghai), PBX Engineer (Shanghai, Guangzhou), and Customer Service (Shenyang, Guangzhou). All applicants should have relevant experience and strong organizational skills; fluency in both Mandarin and English a plus. Positions open to Chinese nationals and foreign passport holders currently residing in China. Interested parties please send CV to hr@it-r.net

Due to expansion, Beijing Berlitz is looking for additional enthusiastic teachers to teach English. Your students will be multinational companies in Beijing. Part-time and full-time positions available immediately.
You must be a native English speaker with a university degree. Training in the famous Berlitz method will be provided.
Email:valbates@berlitz.com.cn Tel: 6593-0478

Looking for work? Why not hire yourself. We are looking for qualified franchisees to open their own Subway Sandwich Restaurant. We have several great locations available. Low investment. Fun Business. For more information, call (010) 6477 5261 in Beijing or e-mail at pmc@public.bta.net.cn

UN Volunteers is currently accepting applications for two National UNV Information and Technology Coordinators to work with the CISCO Networking Academy Program. There are currently 2 available posts, in Chengdu and Guangzhou. This is open to Chinese nationals only. For more information on this opportunity, please refer to our webpage at http://www.unchina.org/undp/unv/News%20and%20Events.htm

Volunteers Wanted
The New Great Wall project has been initiated, organized and implemented by the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA),a NGO. The project aims to improve public welfare of poor college students and their families by providing much needed financial support and moral encouragement. We invite more English-speaking volunteers to support this effort and help make it a success. Contact Chen Qianqian (Leo) at 010-8287-2688 ext 652 or qianqian_chen@hotmail.com for info.

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Birthday Clown Available!
Mr. magic does parties in Beijing and Shanghai. Music, magic and more! Harry Potter and Bob the Builder theme parties. Prize bags, Magic Class and mini carnivals as well!! Charities welcome. contact Mr. Magic at 13910626059, parsons59@yahoo.com

Computer, printer & fax donation: A new non-profit social service group needs computer, printer & fax to make our work more efficient. We are professional and 100% committed to promoting independence and integration of disabled people and other disadvantaged groups into the community. Help us, please! For further info, pls. email veronicawong622@hotmail.com or phone 13701227261. Thank you!

Looking for Cool Single Men and Women Around China?
Lonely sitting in your flat? Looking for Love? Want to meet great Chinese and foreign singles living in China? Want romance, love, or friendship? Come to BuzzSquare.com to connect! Your free membership allows you to even upload a photo! BuzzSquare.com is the place for hip cool singles to connect in China! Come visit us at www.buzzsquare.com

Beijing D&T Law Firm provides expats with legal services of a full range, including long term personal legal adviser, drafting, reviewing and translation of legal documents, commercial investigation, representation in litigations, etc. Please contact Mr. Zhao Jun at 85862889, 13901086673 or zhaojun@dtlawyers.com.cn

NICS Is Your Beijing Computer Support Partner!
NICS provides Secure E-mail, Website and Server hosting, Structured Cabling, Network Implementation and Support Solutions. NICS is an IT Labour Outsourcing and Project Management firm. For further details call, Shanghai (021) 6213-1709, Beijing (010) 6568-0876 or e-mail sales@nics.com.cn or http://www.nics.com.cn

Beijing Car Solution.
Selling a Car? Buying a Car? Providing all car related services for expat. Please join us at: www.car-solution.com for more detail, Email: services@car-solution.com (the simple way to sell your car!)

International Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative:
Professional Services: Audit, Taxation, Company Secretarial, Legal Financial Accounting: CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting & financial advise, Office Administration Management Accounting: Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management, Market Growth Strategies, Learning Centre Systems Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal Process review, Information Management Business Management: Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions & Divestitures..www.lehmanbrown.com
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Dive! Dive! Dive!
On their Oct. 1 holiday, SinoScuba customers saw dolphins, manta rays, and sharks... learn to dive here in Beijing!
Upcoming classes: Open Water Diver begins Oct. 23; Rescue Diver begins Oct. 21; Emergency First Responder, one-day session, Oct. 26. Upcoming trips: Boracay, Dec. 20-28; Maldives, Chinese New Year. For information, please e-mail steven@sinoscuba.com

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Rebuilding Sheng Gu Temple:
If you are in China and want to participate in this program please call Kerry Holahan @ 010-6568-2990. We are looking for volunteers, in-kind services and donations of other kinds. For more information please visit www.shenggu.org

Beijing International Christian Fellowship (BICF) is an interdenominational gathering for foreign passport holders.
Join us Sunday mornings at 9 or 11 am at the 21st Century Theater.
- People from 60+ countries
- Translating from English into four other languages
- We offer Children's, Teen, and Adult classes at 9 and 11
- True unity in the midst of cultural diversity.
For more information about BICF, contact us at www.bicf.org or call 8454 3468.

Non-Profit Group Changes Lives! Expat & local social workers are helping disabled people gain jobs, working with neighbourhoods and volunteers to build a sustainable social service. We have experience, knowledge, skills and commitment, but lack funds and equipment...... Urgently needed: computer, printer & fax, as well as funding. Please buy our cards and calendars for Christmas -- provide jobs for disabled people and support a worthwhile community project. Please contact us to find out more. Email:veronicawong622@hotmail.com. or call: 13701227261. Thank you!

Homeschooling Support Group:
PIE: Parental Involvement in Education: Provides support for families interested in or already homeschooling; To join or for immediate inquiries, please contact Mikayla: 6471-6365/1391-023-4932 or pie_group@hotmail.com

The University of Washington Alumni Association, Beijing Chapter. For information, please contact Sucheng Harris-Simpson at sucheng.harris-simpson@corphq.utc.com or Perri Dong at perridong@yahoo.com

Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to drink, that's your business, if you want to quit, that's our business. Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline:13911389075 or contact the following email address: Beijingfellows@yahoo.com or go to www.aashanghai.com for more information.

Taijiquan Workshop
Follow Han Laoshi to learn traditional style Taijiquan for your life enhancement. Heidi will help for translation. Wendesdays at 19:00 for beginners and Saturdays at 09:00a.m.for advanced level. Contact Heidi at heidihyshen@163.com or 13001039563

Beijing Linux User Group
For Linux Newbies and Linux Experts, all are welcome! Send an email to info@beijinglug.org or visit our website at http://www.beijinglug.org for more information about our monthly meetings.

River of Grace Church
"The River" is an English speaking international church open for foreign passport holders. Sundays 10:00 a.m., Yong An Hotel.
-Experience worship with abandonment
-The Word taught with relevance and personal Prayer Ministry times
-At The River, His presence changes lives!
Location: Yong An Hotel, south Annex Building #4, 2nd Floor. Turn east from the Third Ring East Road by the wall of the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel, to the first lights, seeing the Yong An Hotel on your right. For info, call: Don 13911257602

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu -- Learn to defend yourself against a bigger, stronger and heavier opponent. Club meets every week on TUE, THU, SAT from 7:45 to 9:00 pm at East Gate Plaza. Contact Andy 1380-137-8214 or email bjjbeijing@yahoo.com for more info.

Chinese Culture Club is a non-profit organization with interesting lectures, trips, hands-on activities and courses. Open to anyone. All events have English narration/translation. More info: 8462-2081

International Friendship Football Club in Beijing
Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone (from beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a team or if you have team your are welcomed to join too. We play on grass fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB students are the member fees for one year season. For more information please check out our website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn or call: 6234 7106. Thank you. Please call me if you are unclear.
Robert Gonnella, Tel.: 6234 7106

Get fit - play football!
Whether you are a fresh-faced youngster or knocking on a bit, we have football for you! If you feel a bit old or a bit flabby don't waste your time staring at treadmill but work off those excess pounds of flesh whilst meeting new people and having fun! We have 5,7 and 11-a-side football for men, women and children. All levels catered for from informal get-togethers to competitive matches. Everyone more than welcome. Mail play@wanguoqunxing.com or call 6417 0495 for details. See www.clubfootball.com.cn for more info and photos.

Calling all women footballers!
The ClubFootball Ladies' football group is looking for new players! We play (just for fun!) every weekend - new players of all abilities from starters to more experienced are always welcome to come along. Please mail play@wanguoqunxing.com or call 6417 0495 for details. See www.clubfootball.com.cn for photos of matches involving the ClubFootball Ladies

The Italian Women's Association is a non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization. the association is open to everybody, as an opportunity of meeting, exchange and solidarity. Meeting held each first and third Thursday of the month at 10.30 a.m at the Cultural Institute of the Italian Embassy (Sanlitun Dong Er Jie). For further information, please contact: pechinodonne@hotmail.com.

Do You Like to Sing?
The International Festival Chorus is seeking experienced choral singers of all nationalities to take part in its fall programme, including China's choral masterwork the "Yellow River Cantata" and annual "Messiah" with guest conductor Anne Randine Overby. Auditions will be held in June & July. For more information or to book an audition slot, please contact Gillian Cull at beijingifc@aol.com

From the beginning of September, ClubFootball will once again be inviting children in Beijing to its programme of highly popular junior soccer-training courses at the ISB Soccer Academy. Following on from the successful Spring 2003 courses, the Autumn programme has been expanded to cater for children from the ages of 6 to17. All course are to be held on grass pitches at the ISB and are open to all students. For further information please go to: http://www.wanguoqunxing.com/coaching_0002.php.

The 8th China International Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Exhibition(Oct 22-25)
China Int'l Jewelry Show 2003(Oct 22 - 25)
China International Exhibition Center 84600000

Traditional Chinese Painting by Wan Qingli
Central Academy of Fine Arts Gallery 65277991, Oct 22 - Nov 5

Rock Color Painting
Beijing International Art Palace Art Gallery 65133388-1207, Oct 17 - 22

Works from Pan Yuliang and Qian Ding
Soka Art Gallery 64065477, Oct 11 - Nov 18

New Paintings from Xie Xiaoze
China Art Archieves and Warehouse 84565152, Oct 11 - Nov 26

Awakening
Schoeni Art Gallery 85802142, Oct 16 - Nov 12, closed on Monday

Romance and Passion from Italy: 350 Roman and Etruscan Relics
China Millennium Monument Art Museum 68513322, October 25 - 31

Solo Exhibition by Sheng Qi
Red Gate Gallery 65251005, Oct 11 - Nov 5

Solo Exhibition from Wang Baoming
Fafa Gallery 84302587, Oct 10 - 31

New Works by Ling Jian
CourtYard Gallery 65268882, September 21- end October

Mongolian Ornaments & weapons
China Millennium Monuments Art Museum 68513322, Sep 10 - Nov 10

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Tel: 6800 5588 Fax: 6800 3308
website: www.stateguesthotel.com
Garden Cafe - "Oodles of Noodles East & West"
Experience the unique art of noodle making. Throughout October our Noodle Maker from Xian demonstrates his skills each day in the Garden Cafe combining both Chinese and Western flavors.
"In The Long Bar" - ComplementaryHot Snacks and all Drinks 50% discount every evening between 18:00 and 20:00
Manhattan Grill & Bar - Mid October Manhattan presents our New Orleans Louisiana Creole Cuisine with the best in Jazz and Swing Music from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Dynasty Jade Garden - "Live River Crab from Yang Chen Lake"
Experience the delights of Chef Pans Cuisine with his river Crab Menu

Italian Extravaganza at The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing
Enjoy the lavish buffet featuring the traditional Italian specialties: wood burning oven baked Pizza, Italian Pasta with different sauces, tempting Anti Pasti, Italian dishes, Daily special and even Tiramisu! Every Sunday from 12 noon to 2:30pm, Italian Extravaganza awaits you! Only Rmb 175 net per person.
For reservations and more information, please call 010 - 6590 5566 ext. 2117 or 010 - 6590 5888 (direct Line).

Our Chef's New Creation
For the month of October, our Executive Chef presents the patrons with his new creation - fillet of Australian Lamb baked in crusty bread skin and bedded on a mild curry stew of yellow lentils. This Asean dish is further complemented with roasted tomato, aubergine and mint flavored potato stripes only at RMB148+ per portion.
Venue: Chatterbox Coffeehouse, Capital Hotel (1st Floor)
For reservations, please call 010 - 65129988 - 3141

China World Hotel
Come and enjoy the Lobster Night at Scene a Cafe on every Friday evening. For RMB288 + 15% service charge, you can enjoy delicious lobsters' cuisine in various cooking styles and complemented with Chardonnay or soft drink. Experience our Brunch Buffet on every Sunday at the price of RMB 288 + 15% service charge, a full range of breakfast cum lunch buffet spread together with free flow of champagne, wines and soft drinks.
Tel: (8610) 65052266 ext 35

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Contemporary German Drama
People's Art Experimental Theater 65263388, Oct 17 - 25

Movie: Princess D ( Xiang Fei)
Oct 24 - 30
Capital Cinema 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema 64042159

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Monday, October 20, 2003
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Charity Concert for Children
Century Theater 64664805, 2 PM

Choral Madness conducted by Nicholas Smith
Forbidden City Concert Hall 65598285, 7:30 PM

Tuesday, October 21, 2003
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NFL Football - Kansas City Chiefs Vs Oakland Raiders
Please see www.clubfootball.com.cn for location and full week's schedule.

Le Petite Kuijken by German Violin Sigiswald
Poly Theater 65065345, 7:30 PM

The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) meets at the Kempinski Hotel every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Members of Rotary Clubs are a cross-section of local business and professional leaders who come together for fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical standards in all vocation and who seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer service to others in need of help. Please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at 8610 6581 3668 or email at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com or the President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional), Ms. Regula Hwang Ma.

Wednesday, October 22, 2003
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Korean Symphony Orchestra
Poly Theater 65001188-5126, 7:30 PM

Mushi Winter Collection
Beijing Cinema Studio 85299420, 7 PM

American Signer Anda Performs
River Bar, more info: rivermusic@sohu.com

House Night by DJ Yangbin
Treelounge 100m south of Agricultural Exhibition Center

Wed 00:20UEFA Champions' League - Lokomotiv Moscow Vs Internazionale Fc (LIVE!)
Wed 02:30 UEFA Champions' League - Dynamo Kyiv Vs Arsenal (LIVE!)
Please see www.clubfootball.com.cn for location and full week's schedule.

Thursday, October 23, 2003
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Rocking Thursday
The Den 65926290, 10 PM

Ladies Night
Emergency Room 64130085, 10 PM

Speed Dating
Pipe's Cafe 65937756 or email snubsnub2@hotmail.com for more info

Compagna di viaggio (1996 - Travelling Companion)
Cora is an impulsive and rebellious twenty year-old girl. She is homeless, lives in Rome and has no stable relationships. She takes on small jobs and sleeps wherever she can.....Italian with Chinese subtitles. More details: italcult@public.bta.net.cn; www.italcultbeijing.org

Friday, October 24, 2003
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Debut Performance of Latinos New band "Makore" from Venezuela
Latinos 65079898, 9 PM

Trance & House
Club Points 62325439, 9 PM

Xinjiang Rock singer Askar and his Grey Wolf band performs
Get Lucky 64299109, 9:30 PM

Berlin Philharmonic Winds
Poly Theater 65065345, 7:30 PM

Swing Dancing with Adam Lee
Tel:13671051491 Email: swing_beijing@yahoogroups.com

Chinese Movie: Green Tea
In Chinese with English Subtitles
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Saturday , October 25, 2003
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BAMBOO featuring DJ Kasey Taylor
The Club 9 PM , 64177791, more info: www.bamboomusic.org or email info@elektrobeat.com

Sat 18:30 Rugby World Cup - France Vs Scotland (LIVE!)
Sat 19:25 English Premier League - Liverpool Vs Leeds United (LIVE!)
Sat 21:55 English Premier League Manchester United Vs Fulham (L)
Please see www.clubfootball.com.cn for location and full week's schedule.

Chinese Movie: Green Tea
In Chinese with English Subtitles
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Ska Night with rude boys and girls
Vibes 64378082, 10 PM

Lecture: "Pornographic" literature and Chinese people's view of sex
More info: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org or 84622081

Live Band Performance: Second Hand Rose
Get Lucky 64299109, 9:30 PM

Latin Parties
every Saturday at The Loft with DJ Coco Loco, more info:65017501or Email: bj@chinasalsa.com

Sunday , October 26, 2003
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Chillout Tunes
Cafe Sambal 64004875, 2 PM

Visiting hutongs and courtyards beside the Forbidden City
More info: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org or 84622081

Chinese Movie: Not One Less
Director: Zhang Yimo, in Chinese with English Subtitles
B2M Bar 64261091, 8 PM

Wednesday, October 29, 6:30pm - YPHH Italian Food & Drink Night at Adria 1
Finally YPHH has another Food & Drink Night again, Italian this time at Adria 1 where in August the Wineflow took place (Xinyuanli). Only RMB 150 for a full 4-5 course set menu including aperetiv, 2 glasses of Italian wine and coffee/digestiv. More information via www.yphh.com

International Electronic Music Beijing
performers are Leatitia Sonami from France, Zbigniew Karkowski from Poland, Helmut Schfe from Austria and Randay Yau from USA etc
The Loft 65017501 Nov 1 - 4

Halloween Blowout
Eight bands will perform till dawn
Get Lucky 64299109, Oct 31

Ear to the Ground
Yan Club 85473506, Oct 30

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