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(China Daily)
Updated: 2011-06-01 08:28

Events

Spain in China

Explore the past and present of Spain and China's growing relationship at a workshop put on by the Spanish Instituto Cervantes.

Presented in Chinese and Spanish, Forerunners: building bridges between the shores of a single continent, features special guest researcher Ignacio Toro, who will share the story of one of the oldest Spanish theaters in China.

When: June 1, 7-9 pm

Where: A1 Gongti Nanlu, 工体南路甲1号

Cost: Free

Contact: 5879-9666

Zen meditation

Close your eyes and open your spirit as you engage in one of China's oldest forms of reflection and relaxation.

Hosted by the China Culture Center, the zen meditation classes start with a one-hour introduction to its concepts and techniques followed by an additional hour of meditation session.

When: June 2, 7:30-9:30 pm

Where: Kent Centre A201, Anjialou, No 29 Liangmaqiao Road, 亮马桥路29号安家楼肯特中心院内

Cost: 150 yuan per class

Contact: 6432-9341

Vanguard open mic

Rock, pop, jazz - whatever you can play, you're free to do it at the Vanguard's open mic night every Wednesday.

With the Wudaoying bar's vast array of equipment at each musician's fingertips, it's a good chance to test one's musical mettle and join in a rocking jam session.

When: June 1, 9 pm

Where: 13 Wudaoying Hutong, 五道营胡同13号

Cost: Free

Contact: 5844-3638

Food festival

Trek out to Beijing's suburban areas to enjoy an abundance of music, barbecue and beer as the Beijing 2011 International Food and Beverage Festival begins in Shunyi on Saturday.

With all-day drinks and shuttles from the inner city, it's a chance to escape the high-rise confines of Beijing's downtown area.

When: June 4-5, all day

Where: Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi 顺义天竺房地产开发区荣祥广场706号

Cost: Free

Contact: 159-1108-2031

Art Is Love

Celebrating Children's Day, the Art Is Love workshop for kids at the UCCA gallery offers a chance for youngsters to further develop their sprouting creativity.

Led by singer and artist Ai Jing, the workshop will focus on helping kids learn to love themselves and the arts.

When: June 1, 10 am-6 pm

Where: No 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, 酒仙桥4号

Cost: Free, bookings required

Contact: 8459-9269

Tea Time

Head to the Lobby Lounge and cool down throughout the month of June with their special bubble ice tea.

Enjoy an odd twist on one of China's oldest traditions by visiting the China World Hotel to sip on a cup of the iced fruit-flavored tea infused with a big drop of tapioca pearls.

When: June 1-30

Where: 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, 建国门外大街1号

Cost: 70 yuan

Contact: 6505-2266

Tun open bar

It may sound hard to believe but Wednesday night is all-you-can-drink night in Sanlitun's Tun bar.

Basic mixed drinks and draft beer sell for 50 yuan as those looking for a mid-week mental lubricant find good company at the "party freaks" event.

When: June 1, 9 pm-2 am

Where: Sanlitun South Sreet, Gongtibeilu No 4, 三里屯南街, 工体北路4号

Cost: 50 yuan

Contact: 6585-5866

China Daily

(China Daily 06/01/2011)