Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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English Teachers Wanted At Berlitz
Due to expansion, Berlitz is looking for enthusiastic teachers of English. Your students will be from multinational corporations. Part-time and full-time positions available immediately. Must be native English speaker and degree holder. Training in the famous Berlitz method will be provided. Email: hr@berlitz.com.cn

For Sale: Gold Membership (12 months) for water-diving and fitness centre.
The Club is minutes by car from the west 2nd ring road. This luxurious club occupies 4,000 sq.m and features the only real water diving pool (7 meter depth) in Beijing. Club members will be assisted by a professional coach who is qualified by PADI and CMAS. The club is also fully equipped with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, yoga, gym center, and free Internet facilities... For more information, please click here or call Don at 13501073171 if you are interested in the membership.

Townhouse For Rent
175 square meters. 10 minutes from ISB and 15 minutes from the airport. Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sauna. Great neighborhood. Cable and broadband equipped. Indoor Pool and fitness center in complex. Newly renovated and furnished. USD 500.00 per month or best offer. Contact 13910821245 or pmc@public.bta.net.cn

Nice Apartment For Rent!!
A nice 109sqm apartment in Concordia Plaza which is in the Kempinski area of Beijing, close to the new Embassy area now is available for rent from July. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 24 hours hot water, elevator, HBO channel, central aircon, nice balcony(2sqm) for barbecues, and great security. USD1000/month. Please contact Ms. Liu at 13901182547.

Office Share Available
Office share available near SOHO New Town in the CBD. Beautifully furnished, relaxed environment. All office amenities: desks, chairs, phones, fax and internet/wireless access. Very convenient location, with subway and ring road access. Minimum 3 month commitment. Long term available. Mobile: (86) 13311317520 E-mail: james@antique-chinese-furniture.com

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

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 Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270 Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com

Gotovisa
Providing tailored visa services to people who want to go to different countries including the US, Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa etc; Has helped more than 87% of applicants successfully get their visas to the destination countries; Often recommended by embassies of concerned countries as a well-acknowledge establishment. Tel: 010 88149374/ 88148274. Add: Rm 519, Tower C, Fengyu Building, Dinghuisi, Haidian District, Beijing Email: Info@Gotovisa.com

Orient Translation Company Helps You Communicate In Beijing
We are a large professional translation establishment that provides diversified language translation service to major publishing houses, enterprises and individuals; Most well-known for our best-organized work procedures and high quality translation works. Prices range from RMB 130 per thousand words for small quantity of content, and RMB70-80 per thousand words for book translations. Give us a call to find out how we can help localize and communicate in Beijing. Tel: 010-82658060 82658910 82650265

Zhengtai Law Firm
A comprehensive law firm established under the approval of Chinese legislation department. It features a professional staff group including renowned experts, scholars, doctors and excellent graduates from famous universities. Tel: 010-85118701/02/07/08 Fax: 010-65238668 Email: zt148@zt148.com

Manage Your Email Lists With XZList!
Try XZList's easy list service! Our award-winning software has been used in China for over 7 years! It's used by embassies, multinational companies, individuals, and other websites and provides a seamless way to organize and respond to your clients, colleagues, and users. For more information visit http://www.xzlist.com

YPHH Happy Networking
Since January 2001 YPHH has been organizing "Happy Networking"-events for people working and living in Beijing & Shanghai. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month the YPHH Happy Hour. Other events include YPHH Wine Tasting at Centro, YPHH Belgian Beer Tasting at Hidden Tree and much more. Info and subscribes via http://www.yphh.com

Wed. Nov. 24 - YPHH Wine by the Bottle at Handsome Cafe, 6:30pm
Another Wine by the Bottle event on this Wednesday. Fonko is the sponsor of the wines and has 2 wines for RMB 50 per bottle only and 5 more for RMB 100 per bottle. Entrance is free and you can also drink other drinks or choose something to eat from the friendly priced Italian menu. More info on http://www.yphh.com

St. David's Society Beijing
There will be a meeting of people interested in setting up a St. David's Society in Beijing at Frank's Bar on Wednesday 24th November at 6.30 p.m. The plan is to discuss forming the Society and make arrangements towards celebrating St. David's day on 1st March. For further information please contact stdavidsbj@yahoo.co.uk or telephone Chris on 133 0123 2959 or Gil on 137 0106 4111

BICF Welcomes You - Beijing International Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational gathering for foreign passport holders. People from 60+ countries come together each Sunday morning at 9 and 11 am at the 21st Century Theater. For more information about BICF, please contact us at www.bicf.org or call us at (8610) 8454 3468.

Shunyi Family Clinic Coffee Morning
BJU's Shunyi Clinic invites you..... Date: Tuesday, November 30th, 2004. Time: 9:30am - 11:30am. Location: Beijing United Family Clinic - Shunyi. Pinnacle Plaza, Unit # 818, Tian Zhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. *Coffee, tea and snack foods will be served. For more information please call (8610) 8046 5432.

5th Annual BJU Charity Toy / Clothing Drive
If you want happiness for a Lifetime - help someone else! Date: December 1-31, 2004. Location: Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics, Lobby. No. 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. Benefiting: Jiaozuo Orphanage; Bethel Foster Home; Blue Sky Foster Home. Children's Wish List: Shape sorters, Coloring books, CDs and Cassette Tapes (for English learning), Blocks, Tricycles, Soft rubber balls. For more information please contact Gina Gu gu.gang@ufh.com.cn (8610) 6433 3962 ext. 389.

The International Newcomers' Network (INN) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental, non-denominational organization set up in 1994. The goal of INN is to reach out to newcomers of all nationalities to provide an opportunity to meet new friends and learn more about living in Beijing. INN meets on the last Monday of each month (except December) at Capital Mansions Athletic Club, 6 Xin Yuan Road, 3rd Floor Function Room from 10.00am - 12 noon. 30 RMB Entrance includes coffee/pastries. Topics change monthly. E-mail: INNBeijing@hotmail.com

The Commonwealth Society of Beijing is a voluntary, non-profit organization made up of members from the Commonwealth countries. Members meet every second Tuesday of the month. Membership fees are RMB100 per anum, a fee which creates a basis for annual Charity fund-raising functions. For more information, contact: sisneo@hotmail.com or tpbm@hotmail.com

Alcoholics Anomymous - If you want to drink that is your business. If you want to stop, that is our business. For more information check out our website: aabeijing.com or send us an email at: beijingfellows@yahoo.com

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 language international church for foreign passport holders. Sundays 10:00 a.m., at East Lake Garden Villa, their Clubhouse, 3rd Fl Conference Rooms. Experience worship with abandonment; the Word taught with relevance; and personal Prayer Ministry times. At The River, His presence changes lives! Location: East Lake Garden Villa/Dong Hu Bie Shu, on Dong Zhr Men Wai Jie/Street, 300 meters west of the Canadian and Austalian Embassies. At the Clubhouse, adjacent to the classical Chinese gateway entrance, take the elevator to the 3rd floor conference rooms. 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: 64329341

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.

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.

Football For All!
Players of all ages and abilities are invited to join ClubFootball's 5, 7 and 11-a-side football for men and women in Beijing. Indoor, outdoor, midweek and weekend games available. Social players welcome. Junior coaching courses taught by English FA-qualified coaches also available. Please see www.clubfootball.com.cn, mail play@wanguoqunxing.com or call 010-64170495 for more information

Arts from Mongolia (November 23-25)
The vibrant colors of the Mongolia's seasons and landscapes come alive in Dorjgotov Otgonbaatar's first-ever China exhibition.
Yan Club Tel: 010-84573506

Digital Art (November 24-27)
Red Gate Gallery Tel: 010-65251005

China (Beijing) International Leather/Shoes/Case Exhibition (November 23-25)
China International Exhibition Center Tel: 010-84600181

China International Clothes Manufacturers Show (November 23-25)
China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall Tel: 010-65052288#86780

3rd China (Beijing) International Green Building Material Exhibition (November 24-27)
China International Exhibition Center Tel: 010-84600181

International Door & Window Exposition (November 24-27)
China International Exhibition Center Tel: 010-84600181

South Korea Design (November 24-27)
The China Millennium Monument Art Hall Tel: 010-68513322

China International Home Medical And Health Care Products Exposition (November 26-28)
China National Agriculture Exhibition Hall Tel: 010-65018877-6688

Joint Exhibition (November 20-December 30)
Works of Mo Gen and Chen Liu are on display.
Zi Jin Xuan Gallery Tel: 010-65265045

Environmental Art (Through November 28)
Photographics, sketches and sculture works on environment are on display. 10AM-6:30PM Tuesday-Sunday
Beijing Tokyo Art Projects Tel: 010-84573245

Stone Sculpture (Daily)
Beijing Stone Sculpture Art Museum Tel: 010-62173543

Charles de Gaulle Life Show (October 1- December 30)
China Millennium Monument Art Hall Tel: 010-68513322

Christmas Eve At The St. Regis Beijing @24th December, 2004
There is only one venue to truly celebrate Christmas Eve in style–the Great Hall Ballroom at The St. Regis Beijing. This year our team has put together an experience not to be missed, an occasion that will be hard to forget, with lasting memories of Christmas. The evening commences with pre-dinner cocktails, followed by an exceptional menu, compiled by our Executive Chef and complimented by free flow of fine imported wine, beer, and soft drinks. Also, we have our largest ever Prize Draw. Pre-dinner cocktail: 6:30pm at 1st Floor, Garden Lounge. Dinner: 7:30pm at 2nd Floor, Great Hall Ballroom. Dress Code: Black tie. Price: RMB 2,288 net per person. Christmas Hotline: (8610) 6532 1638.

Flavor of the Season - Hairy Crab from Yang Cheng Lake
Known for its high protein, low cholesterol and rich nutrition, hairy crab is simply an irresistible temptation. Please head on to Capital Hotel Vigor Abalone Restaurant to enjoy the delicious crab at the best crab-time of the year! Male Hairy Crab: RMB168/piece; Female Hairy Crab: RMB148/piece. For reservation, please call (8610) 6512 9988 - 3571. For more information, please log onto our website at www.capitalhotel.com.cn

Sixth Sense Japanese Food Restaurant Co Ltd.
At Sixth Sense, you can treat yourself with any of the hundreds of classic Japanese dishes, elaboratedly prepared by our Japanese chef; or you can appreciate the intimate and alluring decor which mixes modern and natural themes; then again why not experience the court-like atmosphere of eating in a traditional Beijing courtyard, all with a modern twist! That's not all - we also offer a European and Arabian-themed bar! Sixth Sense is truly a good place to go at anytime. Mr Xu and Mrs Amy celebrated founders of world famoused Suzie Wong bar whose unique notion of business and remarkable serving consciousness gained accordant recognition of people from all over the world are the landlords of the restaurant. Add: B of No.6 Jianguomennei Dajie Dongcheng District Beijing. Tel: (8610) 6559 6606 Fax: (8610) 6559 6667

Sanlitun:

Swallowtail Butterfly Thai Restaurant and Bar
Starting from today, we organize Thai dances each night during 7pm-9pm. You may feast your eyes with exquisite and elegant Thai traditional dances. Address: No. 58 A, Sanlitun South Road, Chaoyang Dist(original Sanlitun car fittings street) TEL: (8610) 6502 5118, 6502 5122.

Mediterraneo
One of the few unique Italian restaurants exclusive to the capital city of Beijing where you may expect to enjoy the most authentic Italian dishes, various Spanish snacks as well as Italian and Spanish sherries. Add: Building 8, 1A North Sanlitun street Chaoyang District Tel:(8610) 6415 3691

Big Boat Restaurant & Bar
We serve Italian food and various refreshments. Discount card available for bill more than 100rmb. Make friends via SMS. Enjoy combined offer of super-value red wine and foreign wines. Add: No. 8, Sanlitun Street. Tel: (8610) 6416 1633

DownTown
Sited in Sanlitun Bar Street, Down Town has been around for decade. It attracts expatriates and local professionals with delicious food, attentive service & live entertainment. Happy Hour is 10:30-18:30. Add: 26 Sanlitun Rd. Tel: (8610) 6415 2100

The Pink Loft
The Pink Loft provides Southeast Asian flavor cuisines, particularly the Thai style dishes. It is an ideal place for holding business banquet/conference, birthday parties etc. Address: No. 6 Sanlitun South Road, Tel: (8610) 6506 8811

Peter Pan
We serve authentic Italian pizza and spaghetti. We also deliver food to your door upon request. We arrange outdoor classic music performances at the weekend. Business hours: 7:30am-2:00am Address: No. 5, Building 8, Sanlitun North Road. TEL:(8610) 6465 1661

The Loft
Authentic European dishes are prepared by Executive Chef Bob who has worked in Spain and Greece for many years; lately there are DJ shows and stage performance by foreign bands at weekends... Add: No. 4 Gong Ti Bei Lu, Chaoyang Dist. TEL: (8610) 65897877 65850166. More Info via www.theloft.com.cn

Public Space
A bar with typical western decoration, offering simple western dishes and a whole range of drinks. DJ shows all day long. Open 2:00pm-2:00am. Address: No. 50 Sanlitun Road. Tel: 130 0113 5089.

Liang Ma He Restaurant
Located on the river side of Liangmahe, this establishment can hold 120 people for dinner. Mainly serves Chinese food and various drinks. A half price dish is available every Mondy to Friday noon time. Operation Hours: 10:00am-10:00pm, Add: No.2 East to Tayuan Office TEL: (8610) 6464 2365

Pin Ming Xuan
An excellent place to rest and sip tea on the riverside of Liangmahe River. Has a capacity of 60 and is decorated with classical furniture. Offers different kinds of tea and pastries. Operating Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm TEL: (8610) 6464 2365

Chaoyang Park:

MUSE
MUSE represents the marriage of French atmosphere and Vietnamese cuisine. Available are imperial rolls and nems, used as appetizers to beef-onion soups, rice noodles... all for reasonable prices. Add: No. 1 Agricultural Convention S. Road, Chaoyang Park West Gate. Tel: (8610) 6586 3188

Haidian:

Nina Coffee Bar and Mexican food
The best Mexican and Tex-Mex food in Beijing! Homemade tacos, burritos, enchiladas, even vegan snacks. Average price: RMB40. Also has specialty coffees, cheesecakes, and other goodies. Add: #252 Chengfu Lu. English-speaking staff. Call: (010) 6265 6588.

Ming Lu Teahouse
The first teahouse in Beijing that has been engaged in tea craft based on traditional Chinese culture. Waitresses can show you profound tea art and tea knowledge. Address: No. 14, Xueyuannanlu, Haidian District. TEL: (8610) 6225 0681

Volga Russian Restaurant
Volga serves Russian dishes cooked by their famous Russian chef, and features Volga and black beers. Guitar/Cello performances. A recent promotion launched has been 'Eat RMB100 worth, and get an RMB20 voucher'. Add: No. 256 Chengfu Road, Haidian District. Tel: (8610) 6257 8995.

Nuren Jie:

Shanba Cafe & Lounge
Located inside 'Colorful World' on Women's Street, Shanba Cafe & Lounge features rich classic tastes with a seating capacity of 150,views beautiful outdoor lake scenery from the 1/F & 2/F. During the Internation Food Festival, most cocktails are available with 20% discount. Open: 2:00pm-3:00am TEL: (8610) 8671 5627

HouHai:

Bouddha Cafe
The Bouddha Cafe has been opened for over 3 years. It's the earliest bar beside the HouHai lake. Simple furniture and Chinese style adornments make an agreeable and comfortable environment. Add: No.16 Yinding qiao Xicheng district Tel: (8610) 6615 5746

Drum and Bell Cafe
The Cafe is just beside the square which between the Drum and Bell Tower, this woody courtyard sets the big couch and sofa indoor, and some cane chairs in the yard outdoor. The most newly promotion is Summer Wine Tasting Party, get a 12% discount buying wine at Sat nights with VIP card. Add: No.41 Zhong Lou Wan Hutong Dongcheng Dist. Tel: (8610) 8403 3600

Double Bay
The interior of Double is simple and arty with wood carving and glass painting. Classic western food is served with reasonable price. Live band every night. Beautiful lakeside outdoor seats. Add: No.7 DiAnMen, Lotus Lane. Tel: (8610) 6617 1267

Other:

The Noodle Loft
Shanxi Serves as the origin place of Chinese noodles while the Noodle Loft is the very place for real Shanxi noodles in Beijing. Few people ever expected of such delicate noodle before its door. Runs at 11:00-22:30. Add: No. 20, Xi Da Wang Lu, Chaoyang Dist. TEL: (8610) 6774 9950

Kitaya Japanese Restaurant
Located at 2F of Novotel Hotel, Kitaya Japanese Restaurant features an exquisite decoration, cozy and comfortable dining atmosphere. With its richly experienced executive chef to cook delicate dishes, Kitaya serves as an ideal place for those who wish to entertain friends as well as business partners. Now we have various Sushi at 4.8rmb each only. Add: Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Block A, 2F Novotel Hotel. Tel: (8610) 6513 3366 ext 1885.

Firstar was formally opened on October 11, 2003. It is one of the few super-large catering spots in Beijing with an elaborate outdoor view. The canteen mainly specializes in French cuisine, but its food also bears slight eastern characteristics. It is a premium destination for those who are keen on delicate western food. Address: No.18, Xiaoyun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Tel: (8610) 6464 9970 / 6460 1981 Fax: (8610) 6460 1983.

Cui Ya Fu Di Tea House
We offer you various teas. Here you can sip and taste tea, have parenthood tea art and parties, take part in our tea-masters' training and join our club... Add: No.6 Qun lou No.1 Eastern Hua shi street, Chongwen District Tel: (8610) 6718 9119

Coffee Beanery
The coffee Beanery(1/F); Isabel Bar(2/F). We are the first Coffee Beanery in Beijing. Coffee Beanery is a well-known international franchise headquartered in Michigan, the USA. It is an excellent environment for business meetings, birthday parties etc. Add: S-06-04 SOHO NO.88. Jianguo Road. Tel: (8610) 8580 1360

Zhuang Yuan West Food & Coffee
Five-star restaurant mainly serves western dishes and a variety of drinks. Membership Card holders: 10% discount, CEO Card holders: 20% discount. Every Wed to Sat we offer wonderful Jazz and Blues. Add: 1F, Union Plaza, Chao Yang Men Wai. TEL: (8610) 6588 9120

Tai Hao Wei Thai Restaurant (Use to be Wangfujing Chao Phraya River Thai Restaurant)
The most low-priced Thai restaurant in town. Offers Thai delicacies, but the best choice here is the red curry beef and Thai fragrant rice. Address: No. 107 Chao Yang Men Nei Xiao Jie TEL: (8610) 6402 5346

Zhu Xi Teahouse
Entering Zhu Xi, you'll be surrounded by the murmuring of water, cheerful birds chirping and leisurely swimming fish, and more noticeably the smiling and elegant tea artists. This is no doubt the best place for tea tasting and sipping. Address: No. 3 Building 43# Yard, Bei San Huan Zhong Lu. TEL: (8610) 8201 4282

Mihunzhen Restaurant
Featuring a perfect combination of simplicity and modernity, this restaurant is the best place for Guizhou dishes. Discount availalbe for lunch/dinner. Business hours: 11:00am-12:00pm. Add: No. 26, Tianze Road, Chaoyang District. Tel: (8610) 8454 5539.

Feeling House
Featuring Taizhong-style decorations and simple but excellent western dishes. VIP card holders get preferential treatment! During the International Food Festival, 20% discount can be expected here. Open 9:30am-2:am, Tel: (8610) 8448 9997.

Jing Tan Teahouse
Offers a lingering charm and is characteristic of typical Chinese Jing Nan. Most famous teas are available here. Also, you may take your favorite home to enjoy on your own. Add: 1F No.13 Building Donghuashi Bei Li Chongwen District. Tel: (8610) 6710 0548.

Joy Way Teahouse
Located to the east extension of Chang'an Avenue, among the many restaurants in SOHO, CBD, you'll find this peaceful and cozy place with unsophisticated and elegant atmosphere, without being interrupted by the crowd and noise of urban life. TEL: (8610) 8580 3198

Xiang Ming Xuan Teahouse
Situated in an up-market community, Xiang Ming Xuan Teahouse can accommodate about 70 people drinking tea. It provides tea delicacies with beautiful and classic utensils. Operating at 10:30am-2:00am Add: Donghuashi Street, Chongwen District TEL: (8610) 6713 2237

Ming Xiang Tai Teahouse
The dazzling yellow of the teahouse can be viewed from distance; upon entering, you'll be amazed by the internal decoration, it seems to bring you all of a sudden back to the embrace of nature.
Addr: No. 8 A, Xin Wai Da Jie, Xicheng District TEL: (8610) 6203 8355.

Drama: Roadmetal Sweetbread (November 20-24)
Performed by Station House Opera, a world renowned performance company. Beijing North Theater 7:30PM Tel: 010-64048021

2004 China Cup World Figure Skating Match (Through December 9)
Skating greats including Sasha Cohen, Michael Weiss and Jennifer Kirk come to this stunning competition on ice. Capital Gym, 2:30-7:30PM.Tel: 010-68335552

Documentary: Blatant Dust (November 22-28)
Showcase of a disabled who runs a small club to meet different people's needs. Free. Cui Guo Bar 3PM. Tel: 010-62359559

Drama: Box Story (November 25-28)
The well-received drama is performed by Boddy Baker, an artist whose performance art radically affects daily lives. Beijing North Theater 7PM Tel: 010-64048021

Movie: In the Country Where Nothing Goes On (2000) (November 24)
A fun comedy of errors and ordinary going ons. Directed by Maria Del Carmen De Lara. In Spanish with English subtitles. Cultural Office of the Mexican Embassy 7:30PM Tel: 010-65322244

Retrospective of Michelangelo Antonioni (November 25)
As it says, it's a retrospective of this great Italian Director. In Italian with Chinese Subtitles. Beijing Film Academy, 4 Xitucheng Lu, Haidian District. 2PM For tickets, call 010-6532 2187

Film: My Brother-in-Law (2003) (November 25)
Depiction of two brother-in-laws of different characters. Directed by Alessandro Piva. In Italian with English subtitles. Free. Cultural Office of the Italian Embassy 7PM Tel: 010-65322187

British Performing Art Festival (November 17-December 5)
Programs include "Throat" and "Story in Box" ect. North Theatre 7:10PM Tel: 010-64060175

Movie: King Arthur (Runs all November)
It tells the story of historical figure King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Directed by Antoine Fugua. At cinemas around town.
China Cinema 62254488-4299
Xindong'an Cinema 65281988
Yingxie Cinema 64207759
Stars Cinema 64040602
Dizhi Cinema 66171599
Shengli Cinema 66175758

Movie: Feixia Xiaobailong (Throughout November)
Martial Art featured film. Directed by Wilson Yip and starring Cecilia Cheung. In Mandarin.
All cinemas around town. See above cinema list for details.

THE DEN next to City Hotel on Gongti Bei Lu To kick off the Den, food and drink "specials" will fill the weeks ahead. If you crave some xi can, the Business Lunch special will delight your Western appetite. Escape your office for a burger and beer or entertain guests from abroad with a full menu of worldly dishes. For those who prefer a late lunch, you may wish to remain and be first in line for the Den's "Happy Hour" starting at 5:00pm all the drinks and pizza are half price drinks The most celebrated Happy Hour at the Den The weekend. Brunch with free coffee and orange juice Tel:(8610) 6592 6290 For more information, please click here

I thought Vics was just having a new paint-job. Instead I found that they have not just completely stripped the joint, but have also taken over half of Outback Steakhouse as well! Entering through a doorway that looks like it came out of '2001: A Space Odyssey', the first thing that hits you is the fact there are not only two floors but also two flights of stairs. The first of these is the 'Relaxation Zone' where minimalist furmiture and trance music are combined; downstairs is the old 'Vics Zone' with hip hop and R'n'B tunes booming out of the new sound system. Add: North Gate of Worker's Stadium, TEL: (8610) 6593 6215

Clublook Anniversary Party
World top Hip-Hop DJ TA-SHI are bringing the happiest party to Club Look's anniversary bash. Champion of Vestax World Battle Chinese Area: Leon...and more. Time: Dec,10 &11, 2004. Dec, 10 USAMI, PATRICK YU, ELEKTROBEAT and Dec,11 ANGBING, WILL (China Pump Factory). VIP room. Tickets: RMB50 both rooms. Add: No. 4 Gong Ti Bei Lu. TeL:(8610) 6506 6761.

Sanlitun:

Bar Blu
Book Your Christmas Party Today! Contact us now to get a great deal on a Christmas and New Year to remember. Our massively popular western menu is available from 12noon - late daily try the all day breakfast, rumoured to be the best in town! The famous, exclusive, "Happy Hour Game" is now available 17:00-21:00 every day of the week, guaranteed winner every time! Get your team together to battle it out in the Quiz Night every Wednesday from 8pm or pop in Friday & Saturday for DECADES, the best hits from the 70's, 80's & 90's with resident and guest DJ's from around the world every week! Tel: (010) 6416 7567 or 13522268845 Email: info@barblu.cn

Comma Bar
A European style bar with complex structures, providing normal western food and various drinks. Live performance every night from 7pm to 3:30am. Now who buy Chivas and Jack Daniel's will get 4 cans of soft drink and a snack for free. Add: No. 54, Sanlitun Street Tel: (8610) 6417 4643

Alfa
Combine French dishes with different drinks, suitable for holding various parties and grand events. Thursday-Martini Night: all Martini sold at RMB30/glass. Sunday-"Weekend School": barbecue party in Alfa's courtyard, RMB60 per person including soft drinks and juices. Add: No. 6 Xing Fu Yi Cun. TEL: (8610) 6413 0085.

Minder's Cafe
Minder's Cafe is made up of four areas with distinct styles, offering various cocktails and dishes from all over the world. Philippine band live performances. Address: No. 1 Bungalow 1# New Building, South Sanlitun Tel: (8610) 6500 6066.

Salad Bar
Features European decorations and authentic Italian dishes. 5:00pm-8:00pm, Monday through Friday, buy one drink and get one free; 9:00pm-12:30pm - live music. Address: No. 70 Sanlitun Road. Tel: (8610) 6415 1558.

Lan Kwai Fong
Decorated in traditional Chinese style, the restaurant serves both Chinese and Western food. Special wine promotions are offered regularly. Two different style bands are staying here to play. Address: No. 66 Sanlitun Road TEL: (8610) 6417 2589.

Haidian:

Floating Isle Bar
A series of special promotions offered for this month. Six bottles of Tsingdao beers sold at RMB130 instead of RMB150; Other beers buy six and get two for free; Budweiser lucky draw …. If you read this info from Xianzai.com, you are privileged to a 20% discount for wines and drinks. Add: No. 240 Lanqiying, Chengfu Road, Haidian Dist. TEL: (8610) 6265 3177.

Luck Bar
An Euramerican style dreamland that combines beer, coffee and music. Live band performance at 9:30pm-12:00pm every night. This month they offer 30% discount wines and drinks, and 15% off for assorted fruit ordered. Runs at 2:00pm-2:00am. Add: No. 224, Chengfu Road, Haidian Dist. TEL: (8610) 6265 1187.

Come Bar Coffee
We offer Haite Beer promotions this month: RMB20/bottle, buy one and get one. Buy six bottles, get two snacks for free. You can apply for a special card and get 50% discount. Contact: qcxu@fm365.com; (8610) 6265 3675 Add: No. 254, Chengfu Road, Haidian District.

Nuren Jie:

Logos Bar
Located inside 'Colorful World' on Women's Street, with visionary decorations and providing various pastry \ies and beverages. Mon-Fri after 5:00pm, all soft drinks/coffee at half price. Business hours: 6:00pm-3:00am. Tel: (8610) 8448 0880.

Jean's Disco Club
Jean's Art Bar, Fashion and pleasure is spiritual aspirations. A rich variety of beer, red wine and foreign alcoholic drinks, many delicious foods. Regularly stage various exhibitions, music parties and cultural exchange activities. Tel: (8610) 6466 9481.

Goldenstone Bar
Located inside 'Colorful World' on Women's Street, Goldstone takes on the characteristics of the American West, serving as an perfect place for those who favor American barbecue dishes! Band performance from 9pm till 1am. Tel: (8610) 8162 9733.

Les Beauty Bar
Starting this week, Les Beauty Bar is arranging a series of image design services for female customers. The first group of ladies who come can expect a free ice-cream and 20% off when consuming wines and drinks. Add: Inside Colorful World on Women's Street. TEL: (8610) 8448 9993. Reservations: 133 8106 8012

HouHai:

Sex and Da City
A perfect combination of Chinese and western style; offers a wide variety of drinks and holds regular imported wine promotions. Operation time: 11:00am-2:00am. Add: No. 15, Tianhefang, Lotus Market, West Lakeside of Qianhai Lake, Shishahai, Ping'an Street. TEL: (8610) 6612 5046

Bouddha Bar
Bouddha Bar is divided into many single rooms from inside out. The most attractive is its message board, where different people can put the scrip with their own mind on it. The bar afford Western-style food. Add: No.2 Yinding qiao Xicheng district Tel: (8610) 6617 9488

Thirty-one Cafe
A Jazz bar. The room is long and narrow. The wall wholly embedded with bottles of Jack Daniel's, just like a lot of faces watching at you. The upstairs is a cockloft, it's so quiet that fit for date and whisper. Add: No.18 Houhai Nanyan Xicheng District Tel: (8610) 6616 4210

Other:

Heping House
Buying drinks with different special promotions every night at the performance hall; various art and dancing performances 10pm-12:30am. Admission Cost: RMB30/woman; RMB80/man. Add: No. 3 Golden Fish Lane, Wangfujing Avenue. Reservation Hotline: (8610) 6512 3988, 6512 8833-6623

Monday, November 22, 2004

Swing With Adam Lee
Let Adam teach you the intricacies of swing. RMB 50 for each lesson, or RMB 120 for four. CD Jazz Cafe. 8-10PM Tel: 010-65068288

Thanksgiving Feast
Trader's Cafe, Traders Hotel. 11:30AM-1PM/6:30PM-8:30PM. Tel: 010-65052277

Drama: Roadmetal Sweetbread
Performed by Station House Opera, a world renowned performance company. Through November 24.
Beijing North Theater 7:30PM Tel: 010-64048021

Documentary: Blatant Dust
Showcase of a disabled who runs a small club to meet different people's needs. Free. Runs till November 28.
Cui Guo Bar 3PM. Tel: 010-62359559

Qigong Class
Chinese Culture Club 7:30-9PM. Tel: 010-64329341

2004 China Cup World Figure Skating Match
Skating greats including Sasha Cohen, Michael Weiss and Jennifer Kirk come to this stunning competition on ice. Through December 9.
Capital Gym, 2:30-7:30PM.Tel: 010-68335552

Tuesday, November 23, 2004

The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) meets at the KEMPINSKI HOTEL every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Members of the Rotary Club are from a cross-section of local businesses and professional leaders who come together for fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical standards in all vocations and seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer service to others in need of help. For further information, please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at 8610 6581 3668 or visit our website at www. Rcbeijing.org or email us at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com. The President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) for the year 2004 – 2005 is Mr. Mosud Mannan.”

International Jazz
Entry cost at RMB 30 per person.
Yu Gong Yi Shan 9PM For more info, call 010-64150687

Wednesday, November 24, 2004

YPHH Wine by the Bottle
Handsome Cafe. 6:30PM. More info via http://www.yphh.com

Jessica Meider
Jessica's been rehearsing with bass and drums. It's been about four years since she's played with a band, so it should be an awesome night.
CD Jazz Cafe 9:15PM Tel: 010-65068288

Ladies Night
Free for all ladies; The first 100 ladies who cross the door will expected a free drink, also, there are men model perform for ladies. Apple-King Disco Club. 8:30PM-4AM Tel: 010-68321323.

Sunglasses Party
Free admission for anyone wearing a pair of sunglasses.
Pula Pula. 9PM-5AM Tel: 010-64668575

Movie: In the Country Where Nothing Goes On (2000)
A fun comedy of errors and ordinary going ons. Directed by Maria Del Carmen De Lara. In Spanish with English subtitles.
Cultural Office of the Mexican Embassy 7:30PM Tel: 010-65322244

Thursday, November 25, 2004

Elvis Stoty
Performed by Le Capitole Theatre. Audience may also appreciate more than 40 familiar songs of Elvis including Always on My Mind, Cant Help Falling In Love, and Love Me Tender etc. Through November 28. Polly Theatre 7:30PM. Call 010-65001188-5621 for details.

Networking Party
An event co-organized by Canada China Business Council Beijing Chapter and The Australian Chamber of Commerce Beijing. RMB 150.
Ritan Park 6:30PM. For details, contact 010-85261820 ext. 37

CCBC Networking Soiree
Twenty-one foreign national chambers of commerce are attending tonight and the door price includes a scrumptious buffet and two draft beers. Reservation required.
Outback Steakhouse 6:30PM Tel: 65065166

Drama: Box Story (November 25-28)
The well-received drama is performed by Boddy Baker, an artist whose performance art radically affects daily lives.
Beijing North Theater 7PM Tel: 010-64048021

Retrospective of Michelangelo Antonioni
As it says, it's a retrospective of this great Italian Director. In Italian with Chinese Subtitles. Beijing Film Academy, 4 Xitucheng Lu, Haidian District. 2PM For tickets, call 010-6532 2187

Film: My Brother-in-Law (2003) (November 25)
Depiction of two brother-in-laws of different characters. Directed by Alessandro Piva. In Italian with English subtitles. Free
Cultural Office of the Italian Embassy 7PM Tel: 010-65322187

Friday, November 26, 2004

Wang Jie Solo Concert
Capital Stadium 7:30PM November 26. Reservation Hotline: 010-82828282

South African Vocalist Jabu Khanyile Backed by the Afro-jazz Band Bayete
Deptford Crew Urban Productions, in association with the South African Embassy, is celebrating 10 years of freedom by presenting the South African vocalist Jabu Khanyile backed by the Afro-jazz band Bayete.
Haoyun Bar & Restaurant 7:30PM-10PM Tel: 010-84483335; 1368 1061172 Email: safrican@163bj.com/ Deptford-Crew@gmx.co.uk

Night Of Classic Italian Opera
Today and tomorrow. Peking University Century Memorial Hall 7PM. Tel: 010-62751268

Musical Opera: Biscuit
Through December 4. Beijing Theatre 7:30PM Call 010-64911228 for more info.

Saturday, November 27, 2004

Song Of Youth
Golden Sail Music Hall 7PM Tel: 010-65250615

Up To Your Ear
All kinds of music from R'n'B to pop, and disco to hip hop are on offer. There's also free shooters for ladies between 9:30-10:30PM.
Lush 9PM For details, call 010-82863566

Sunday , November 28, 2004

Jazz Guitar
Club Nuage 9PM Tel: 010-64019581

Chillout Weekend
Cafe Sambal 2-10PM. Tel: 010-64004875

Academic Sunday
Bring your book and calls some friends to go with you to have a good learning at Alfa.
Alfa 1-7PM Tel: 010-64130086

Handel's Messiah
International Festival Chorus. Saturday, December 4th Forbidden City Concert Hall 7:30pm. With guest conductor Anne Randine Overby, Artistic Director of Bergen Opera, Norway and visiting guest soloists from Germany, England and China. Tickets: (8610) 6559 8285/6559 8306 or got to www.beijingifc.org for more details.

The Latin Gala Ball 2004
Join us for an unforgettable evening! Enjoy great music, delicious buffet dinner, authentic latin american cocktails and lucky draw. All proceeds will go to charity. Place: China World Hotel Ballroom. Date: Saturday, December 4th. Time: 7:00 pm. Price: RMB 390 per ticket. Call Herme (8610) 6538-1661 (Spanish/French) or Beba (8610) 6532-3556 (English/Spanish).

Wed. Dec. 1, YPHH Bubbly Cocktail Night at Centro, 6:30-9:30pm
December is traditionally a party month; therefore we start the month with Bubbly Cocktails (made with Sparkling Wine) at Centro! We invite you to drink 5 of the best Cocktails in town! The entrance fee of RMB 100 includes snacks and live music by Idrees. Reservations and more info via http://www.yphh.com

Chin Family Concert
Taiwanese brother and sister singers Chyichin and Yu Chyi come to Beijing. Capital Stadium 7:30PM December 3. Tel: 010-82828282

Drama: Li Qiu
Peking University Century Memorial Hall. 7PM. November 29-30. Tel: 010-62751268

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