the Beijinger 7 Days in Beijing: Thursday, October 27 to Wednesday, November 2

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Thursday, October 27 to Wednesday, November 2
Alarming Statistic
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Beijing's hourly-rate minimum wage, the highest in China. Most of China saw a 21 percent increase in minimum wage in September.
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Trivia

This Week's Trivia Challenge

According to the recent post Beijing Then and Now: Robyn Wexler and Yang Bing what Beijing spot are these two not involved in?...

  1. Haze
  2. The Bookworm
  3. On the Corner Cafe
  4. Yoga Yard

Send the correct answer to win@thebeijinger.com for a chance to win tickets to Acupuncture's Spooked Halloween Bash, Saturday October 29.

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Monster Slip-Up: Why Decimal Points Matter
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BJ Pizza Wars IX: Kro's Nest v Tube Station Pizza
“In 2010, Beijing saw a food feud messier than scraping a salami special off a sheepskin carpet. Olaf Kristoffer "The Kro" Bauer and local Chinese partner Yuan Jie, both of Kro’s Nest, had somewhat of a falling out. Since billed as a cautionary case study of foreigners doing business in China, whatever the details, the result meant that Kristoffer walked. Kro’s Nest morphed into Tube Station, and since then, as we all know, a new Kro’s has arisen from the ashes. For months it was the talk of a town that takes these things a bit too seriously (we hold our hands up), but now the time for talking is over. It’s all about the eating. Let’s settle this.”
Ich Bin Ein Beijinger: Ten Ways to Fall in Love with Beijing
"October 2001 - So she’s not the world’s most beautiful city. Granted, she doesn’t offer much by way of natural scenery, and what little she can boast – the mountains to her north and west – remains obscured most days by the dust and haze that hangs in the air. Her weather could be better and yes, her traffic sucks. Yet in the seven years I’ve lived here I’ve fallen in love with Beijing, irrationally and irretrievably..."
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Guides
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Beijing by Foot
“Beijing By Foot is quite possibly the most illuminating guide to the Chi...”
“From its historic hutong alleys to its skyscraper-studded CBD, there’s n...”
Beijing by Foot
This collection of 40 walks around Beijing will take you through hutongs and high-rises, into the history and stories that still reside amidst the cement and construction. Beijing by Foot has mapped the city like never before. We've walked every hutong and every street, in search of the forgotten gems and hidden details. And now the result is here, presented on stylish, easy-to-carry cards, each of which features a walk on one side and a map on the other, marked with sites of interest and a route, as well as the city’s best restaurants, bars and shops. Readers can also get taste of what to expect over at the Beijing by Foot blog, which features, among other things, photos and reflections on the author's adventures exploring the web of bomb-shelter tunnels 30 meters under Nanluogu Xiang. For more information click here.
Insider's Guide to Beijing 2010
Insider's Guide to Beijing 2010
There are guidebooks and then there's the Insider's Guide to Beijing.

This is the guide that punches through the tourist facade of this mighty city and tells you where real Beijingers like to eat, sleep, study, party, work, primp and play.

For more information, visit the Insider's Guide to Beijing 2010.
Beijing Eats
Beijing Eats
The ultimate English language guide to Beijing's Chinese restaurants is finally here! It’s called Beijing Eats – A Food-Lover's Companion to China's Culinary Capital, and it guides you to 140 of Beijing’s best Chinese restaurants, covering 31 regional and historic cuisines. Written by Eileen Wen Mooney, a long-time Beijing resident and food writer, each Chinese regional cooking style has its own chapter, with cultural information and expert descriptions of classic regional dishes, plus Eileen’s picks of the best restaurants around town.

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Halloween takes over Beijing this weekend whether you're dancing, rocking or eating. But before we get into all that, Boys Noize will be at Tango on Thurday, decidedly un-costumed.

The Halloween celebrations start Friday night with the Yen Fetish Halloween Party. While out in 798, drop in next door to Ox Square’s Halloween Extravaganza. Saturday night offers the chance to dress up wherever you go, including Lantern and Tango. For a chance to win tickets to either party check out Trivia or our blog here. And for even more Halloween fun, check out this complete list.

For a tastier time, the Westin has a Spooky Bubbalicious brunch on Sunday, and the Hilton offers a Spooktacular dinner buffet on Monday.
Thursday, October 27
Boys Noize
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DJ, producer and record label founder brings electro mayhem. Price TBD.
10pm. Tango
Stand-Up Economedian: Return to the Gold Standard
The world’s first and only economist-slash-comedian launches zingers about the world’s financial blunders. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members).
7.30pm. The Bookworm

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Friday, October 28
Yen Fetish Halloween Party
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The biggest Halloween party in town returns. RMB 150, RMB 100 (advance), RMB 260 (VIP advance).
9pm. UCCA
Ox Square Halloween Extravaganza
Halloween in an interesting party space. Andox & Box (Ox Square), Patrick Yu, El-Mar, Suki, Ouyang and others are on the decks, with live music from Twisted Machine, Pet Conspiracy, RE-TROS and Bigger Bang. RMB 120, RMB 100 (advance). Tickets at Clubzone.cn.
10pm. 751 D-Park Tank, 798 Art District
Dance Dangereux VI with Kalabrese
The “enfant terrible of the Swiss nightlife scene” entertains. RMB 60.
9pm. Migas
The Clippers Band
The pop band brings their Taiwanese humor to Beijing. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance).
9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar
Halloween Comes Early
Break out the costumes early with For Not There, Christmas and the Randy Able Stable. RMB 50, RMB 30 (advance).
9pm. Yugong Yishan
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Saturday, October 29
Film Club: ‘80s Halloween
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Leggings and bad hair spook you in a double feature of Michael Jackson’s Thriller music video followed by the Ghostbusters. Free. 8pm. The Bookworm
Spooked Halloween Bash

Weng Weng, ELVIS.T, M.ROSS and others give you a fright. RMB 150.
10pm. Lantern
Above & Beyond Halloween Party
If DJ magazine says this trance team is among the world's top ten DJs, they must be. Price TBD.
10pm. Tango
An Evening of Broadway Melodies
Nicholas Smith OBE conducts a night of song presented by the International Festival Chorus. For more information, see www.beijingifc.org. RMB 20-320. Tickets at 6406 8888.
7pm. Peking University Centenary Hall
Ghost Night
Headbangers get together for Halloween. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance), free (if you dress like a ghost).
8.30pm. MAO Livehouse
Happy Halloween Party
Celebrate Halloween with The Beijing Beatles Band, Skarving and more old friends. RMB 50.
10pm. 2 Kolegas
beijingkids Halloween Costume Brunch Ball
Kids get your costumes on and come celebrate Halloween with beijingkids at the Hilton Beijing Capital Airport. Tickets now sold out.. Organized by beijingkids.
10.30am. Hilton Beijing Capital Airport
Dressed to Kill
Halloween party with RMB 25 standard drinks and RMB 35 cocktails. Free.
9pm. Scarlett
Halloween Night
Expect an abundance of devil horns and bunny ears from the girls. RMB 100.
9pm. Suzie Wong’s
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Sunday, October 30
Spooky Bubbalicious
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Monster-rific and scary food offerings alongside their regular Bubbalicious brunch, with scavenger hunts and spooky face painting for the kids. RMB 368, 398 or 428+15%.
11.30am. Westin Beijing Chaoyang
Halloween Punk KTV
It’s time of the year for punk KTV again. Dress up and go punk! RMB 40, RMB 30 (students), free (if you wear a costume).
9pm. D-22
Opera: La Boheme
Set in the industrial-chic warehouses of 798. RMB 160-680.
7.30pm. NCPA Opera House
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Monday, October 31
Spooktacular Dinner Buffet
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Enjoy the spirit of the haunting holiday with seasonal treats and your best scary costume. RMB 258+15%.
6pm. Elements, Hilton Beijing
Halloween at Paddy’s
It’s a Monday, but Paddy toasts his cousin, Jack O’Lantern, with Friday happy hour prices – two-for-one vodka Red Bulls all night. Free shots for those in costume. Free.
8pm. Paddy O’Shea’s
The Bloody Halloween Party
Have a free party with Beijing’s hottest Pet Conspiracy, new electronic powers Party Horse and We Are Not Invited plus DJs. Free.
9.30pm. Yugong Yishan
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Tuesday, November 1
Sterling Ruby: Vampire
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Until Nov 5. In her first solo show in China, the young American artist presents urethane stalagmite sculptures, trippy hallucinogenic canvases and more. Free.
Pace Beijing
Back to Basics Chinese Cooking
Learn the basics from master chefs. Reserve at www.blacksesamekitchen.com. RMB 300 (includes lunch).
11am-2pm. Black Sesame Kitchen
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Wednesday, November 2
Film: Spirited Away
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Electric Shadows presents Hayao Miyazaki’s big crossover film. RMB 30 (includes coffee or tea).
7.30pm. Riverbank Bar and Café
Whisky Wednesday
Sample four whiskies from around the north of Scotland: Glenmorangie, anCnoc, Clynelish and Caol Ila. RMB 200.
7.30pm. The Bookworm
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Upcoming
Thu Nov 3: Greening the Beige
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Until Nov 29. The folks behind the Beijing International Movie Festival bring you everyone’s favorite annual green-themed film fest. For more info, check out www.greeningthebeige.org. Free.
Times and Locations vary
Fri Nov 4: Akon
Yes, it’s that Akon, the lonely one. RMB 280-1,680.
8pm. MasterCard Center
Sat Nov 5: Chi Fan For Charity

One of the most highly anticipated events of the year. A ticket gets you a seat at one of Beijing’s finest restaurants, with a specially prepared menu of food and drink. All proceeds benefit local charities. Reserve at www.chifanforcharity.org. RMB 500-1,500.
7.30pm. Locations vary
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