Art beat in January

Kiev Ballet in Swan Lake

The Kiev Ballet will visit Beijing and perform the full-leng th ballet classic Swan Lake. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The Kiev Ballet will visit Beijing and perform the full-leng th ballet classic Swan Lake. Established in 1860, the troupe has built an international reputation with fine ballet performances and notable dancers, including Serge Lifar and Maya Pisetskaya.

7:30 pm,Jan 10-12. National Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district, Beijing. 010-6655-0000.

Love ballads, folk songs

Taiwan singer-songwriter Jonathan Lee will perform in concert in Beijing. Known for his love ballads and folk songs about daily lives, the 56-year-old will sing his own hits and popular songs that he wrote for other singers.

7:30 pm,Jan 17. Capital Indoor Stadium, 5 Baishiqiao, Xizhi-menwai, Haidian district, Beijing. 400-810-8080.

7:30 pm,Jan 10. Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 Expo Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. 400-181-6688.

National treasures

The National Museum of China boasts an immense collection of more than 30,000 pieces of ancient inscriptions and calligraphy, which are presented via a wide range of media from oracle bones, bronzeware to bamboo and paper. Of the 120 pieces on show, highlights include Chunhua Ge Fa Tie, a calligraphy album of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) and masterpieces by noted calligraphers.

Daily 9 am-5 pm, ticket booth closes at 3:30 pm and no admission after 4 pm (closed on Mondays). East of Tian'anmen Square, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 010-6511-6400.