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(China Daily)
Updated: 2011-05-26 07:59

Events

Newcomers' network

Every fourth Thursday of the month the International Newcomers' Network gathers at venues across the city to sip coffee and share tips and tricks learned while living in Beijing.

It's a good chance for those who have just arrived to mix with some of the city's veteran foreign residents.

When: May 26, 10-11 am

Cost: Free

Contact: innbeijing@hotmail.com

Where: 7 Jiangtai Xilu, next to the entrance gate for Side Park, across from Rosedale Hotel ��̨��·7��

Michael Jackson talk

This week's topic for the Culture Yard's weekly American Talks series is Michael Jackson.

Exploring the legendary artist's background, popularity and lesser-known songs, the group meets to discuss US culture.

When: May 26, 7-9 pm

Cost: 75 yuan

Contact: 8404-4166, contact@cultureyard.net

Where: 10 Shique Hutong, ʯȸ��ͬ10��

Mongolian band

Bringing the sounds of the steppe to Beijing, Dolan Band will offer the unique sounds of Mongolian throat singing and horse-head fiddle tunes as they share one of the north's best-known musical styles.

Known as much for their light-hearted songs about the natural splendor of Mongolia as for their social commentary on the industrialization and modernization of the country, Dolan Band is a traditional Mongolian band in the truest sense.

When: May 26, 9-11:30 pm

Cost: 30 yuan

Contact: 6401-5269

Where: 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, ���?��ϴ�ֶ��޻���ͬ7��

Life documentaries

Highlighting the work of documentary-maker Du Haibin, two award-winning documentaries, Umbrella and 1428 will be shown as a double feature at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art.

With Umbrella exploring the lives of workers, farmers, businessmen and migrant workers, and 1428 following the lives of survivors of the Wenchuan earthquake, the films offer a window into the lives of ordinary Chinese citizens.

When: May 26, 7 pm

Cost: 15 yuan

Contact: 6438-6675, www.ucca.org.cn

Where: 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, 798 art district ������4��

Kro's night quiz

Test your knowledge of US trivia while gorging yourself on one of the city's largest pizzas at the Kro's weekly pub quiz.

With a mystery prize and drink specials all night, including a post-quiz happy hour starting at 10:30 pm, it's perfect for a mind-melting Thursday night.

When: May 26, 8-10:30 pm

Cost: Free

Contact: 8391-3131

Where: 35 Xiaoyun Lu, ����·35��

Whisky and maps

Have you ever heard of the land of the people with three heads? Well this event is a chance to learn about it as you sip on a fine whisky.

Held in the newly opened Aluss photography studio, talks and photos will explore facts about China's oldest mapping techniques while offering a glass of Bruichladdich Scotch whisky.

When: May 26, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm

Cost: 80 yuan

Contact: 137-1855-6237, beijingpostcards@gmail.com

Where: 141 Gulou Dongdajie, ��¥�����141��2��

Salsa ladies night

Casa Latina is combining the romantic Latino dancing style with their ladies night to create an evening of passion. They offer free Cuban Rueda-style salsa lessons with their professional salsa player as well as two free drinks for the ladies.

When: May 26, 9:30 pm-2 am

Cost: Free

Contact: 5905-6201

Where: Solana Bar Street, Bldg 8, Unit 3, 6 Chaoyang Park Road, ����԰·6��, Solana 6ɫ����8��¥3��Ԫ

(China Daily 05/26/2011 page)