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This week's nightlife

Monday 4 - Sunday 12 February.

- Lyengar yoga basics
- 12_0
- Head to Yoga Yard and get, well, yogic.
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- Basically Beethoven
- 1_2
- Beijing's only classical music open-mic night at The Bookworm.
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- The Chinese Kitchen: Zhejiang cuisine
- 1_1
- Discover the dishes of Zhejiang province at The Hutong.
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- Gin & Tonic cart launch
- 10_1
- Diners can enjoy freshly prepared specialty gin and tonics with different varieties of gins.
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- 2012 Bachelor and Bachelorette Charity Auction
- 0
- An evening of fun for a good cause with Belgian beer Hoegaarden.
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- Marco Bailey
- 3_2
- The Belgian techno producer DJs at Lantern.
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- China Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
- 8_1
- Xia Xiaotong leads the CPO in some Saint-Saens favourites at the Forbidden City Concert Hall.
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- I Wish I Knew by Jia Zhangke
- 5_1
- Look into life in Shanghai at the Culture Yard.
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- Les Dames du Bois-de-Boulogne (Robert Bresson)
- 0
- This unique love story follows the maneuverings of a society lady as she connives to initiate a scandalous affair bet...
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- Chocolate Valentine's Day Feast
- 1_2
- Join chef Sue at The Hutong as she whips up some chocolatey treats!
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- Wang Xingwei Solo Exhibition (last day)
- 2_1
- Traditional life studies contrasted with bizarre and wonderful imagery.
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- L'Argent (Robert Bresson)
- 5_1
- The progress of a forged 500 franc note ultimately leads to the arrest of an innocent, bribery, firing, imprisonment...
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- Heyrobics premiers in BCIS
- 12_0
- Get moving and sweating at the Beijing City International School in Shuangjing.
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- Pink Adventure at Shimao Department Store
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- Free gifts, performance and chocolate-making at Sanlitun's newest mall.
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- The Chinese Kitchen: Sichuan cuisine
- 1_1
- Cook Sichuan cuisine at The Hutong.
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- Migas Valentine's Day dinner
- 10_1
- A very special Spanish menu for couples.
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- Valentine’s Day at Maison Boulud
- 10_1
- Enjoy a special his-and-hers tasting menu including canapes, seafood and foie gras.
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- DNA Trio
- 8_1
- One of China's better-known examples of homegrown chamber music at FCCH.
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- Benediction
- 8_1
- the Zhejiang Jin Yongling Opera Troupe presents the story of a young widow at the NCPA.
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- His Girl Friday by Howard Hawks
- 5_1
- See this newsroom battle of the sexes at the Riverbank Café.
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- Ladies' night at Spark Beijing
- 3_1
- Ladies get two free drinks, men get one – and have to pay at Spark Beijing.
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Latest restaurant reviews

Jilong Miaokou (基隆庙口) Tasty Taiwanese street eats.
Kerry’s Kitchen A world of options makes this restaurant a bit hit-and-miss.
The Rug Café An organic all-rounder in an area lacking much competition.

Latest bars & clubs reviews

9+ Small winebar styled on a French café.
Mai A huge list of expertly mixed cocktails with a decent old-time jazz backdrop.
V+ Lounge The interior of V+ Lounge is fantastic, all dark wooden tables and grand leather thrones.

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