Oct 10-16: Jay Sean, Panda Corner, and the NBA Global Games

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Thursday, October 10 to Wednesday, October 16

Alarming Statistic

100

National Day tourists dumped more than 100 tons of trash at the Badaling section of the Great Wall.

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Congrats to Yvonne Iglesias, who correctly answered the question: According to the recent post, Bike Lock Challenge: Who's the Sturdiest of Them All?, which lock took the longest to successfully open with a hammer?

The correct answer was 2) Insulated Rope

Yvonne Iglesias won a voucher for Annie's Italian Restaurant valued at RMB 200.

This Week's Trivia Challenge

According to the recent post Does George Zhou's New Gongti Bar Have the Magic Touch?, what ingredient does the Raspberry Thyme drink NOT contain?

vodka
raspberry
elderflower
thyme

Send the correct answer to win@thebeijinger.com for your chance to win a voucher for Annie's Italian Restaurant valued at RMB 200.

Best of the Blog

Dine for Charity: Table Booking Is Open
Who doesn't like to balance the indulgence of a glamorous night dining out and the excess of sipping on sparkling wine with doing good for others? Chi Fan for Charity has had that gig on lockdown for five years, and the 2013 date for the annual event is approaching quickly.

Peking Man: George Tries Guasha and Cupping
"I’m the kind of guy that’ll try anything once. It’s not necessarily a healthy way to live – you end up doing a lot of stuff you regret – but it surely is exciting."

Five Hot Dining Spots: Beijing Foodies Give Their Picks
Looking to change up your dining routine? Recently, a group of active local Beijing foodies, made up of more than 1,500 WeChat members and 150,000 Weibo followers, shared their top 20 dining spots in the city. We've selected a few of them to get you started, with the most affordable listed first.

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Guides

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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Many of you hopefully are over the day of mourning that follows a weeklong vacation, assuming you actually returned from your vacation last Tuesday (*wink*). For those of you who can still wistfully smell the ocean, here's a mess of events to look forward to. Fill that longing stomach with a five course lunch from a Michelin One Star Chef at Temple Restaurant or with a barbecue at The Garage's debut in Shunyi. There's also always room for busting a move, especially when you have UK R&B sensation Jay Sean invading Spark, while British DJ Joey Negro entertains bargoers at Migas on Saturday. Keep reading below for more.

Thursday, October 10

Ibrahim Maalouf

A fusion of pop, soul, electro, hip-hop, and French chansons with the music of his Lebanese roots make Maalouf a pioneer of contemporary jazz and a best-seller in France with over 250,000 records sold in the last two years. RMB 200, RMB 150 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan. Read more

Beijing Music Festival: Taiwan Original Pop & Rock

Deviating from the variety of classical music events that will be held around the city during this year's festival, a group of talented musicians will recreate the best of Taiwanese pop. Free. 7.30pm. The Orange. Read more

Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared: Beijing Newcomers Doctor Talk

Be prepared for life in Beijing so you can enjoy the experience at ease. Beijing United Family Hospital (BJU) doctors will discuss topics ranging from pollution and food worries to designing a personal emergency plan. RSVP christian.adams@ufh.com.cn. Free. 10-11am. Beijing United Family Hospital (BJU). Read more

OCT 17, the Beijinger 12th Anniversary Zodiac Party

Celebrate 12 years of the Beijinger with all-you-can drink Chimay, Tiger, Heineken and Vandergeeten beers and a surprise DJ. RMB 200, RMB 150 (before Oct. 15). 9pm. Spark. Read more

Win a pair of tickets to the event by correctly answering the following question: If your birthday falls on Thursday, Oct 10, what is your zodiac sign? Send your answer to win@thebeijinger.com for a chance to win.

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Friday, October 11

Michelin One-Star Chef Guillaume Galliot Cooks at TRB

Until Oct 12. French chef Guillaume Galliot has been around Asia since age 24, most recently earning his star last year at The Tasting Room in Macau. Galliot will be preparing a five-course lunch with wine parings. RMB 588 plus 15 percent. RSVP by email or phone (8400 2232). Temple Restaurant Beijing. Read more

		Andy Warhol: "15 Minutes Eternal"
	(All week). A large scale exhibit which runs the gamut of Warhol's career and features everything from screen prints, videos and sculptures to letters, manuscripts and sources of inspiration. This is the largest Warhol exhibition ever to hit the road. Free. 9.30am-5.30pm. CAFA Museum of Art. Read more
		Gipsy Night: The Hot Club of Beijing
	The Gyspy jazz crew, The Hot Club of Beijing, is back to get fans swinging their feet to Django Reinhardt-inspired numbers. Free. 10pm. Temple
		Tino Sehgal
	Berlin-based artist Tino Sehgal doesn't work with physical objects. Instead, he uses sensory performances to create a situational experience for the viewer. RMB 10. 10am-6.30pm. UCCA
		The Bookworm Pub Quiz
	Put that college degree to good use. Intellectually dominate your peers every Friday this summer over six rounds of terrific trivia. Drink prizes will be up for grabs all night. Free. 8-10pm. The Bookworm. Read more
		The Hutong Adventure
	Find out why the Mongolians built Beijing’s first hutongs, see for yourself what traditional Beijingers get up to when they think nobody is looking, and discover how a warlord managed to return to Beijing in a coffin alive. All this plus table tennis with the locals, a rickshaw ride, water calligraphy, and more. RMB 260. 10am-noon. Newman Tours. Read more
		Religion & Ritual Tour
	Visit Beijing’s Temple of Confucius, Imperial Academy, and Lama Temple with our expert native English speaking guides. In doing so, you will find out what happens when Buddhist saints get angry, discover why official exams ruined so many lives, and learn what Tibetans do with the thighbones of criminals. RMB 260. 2-4pm. Newman Tours. Read more
		Tour of Beijing 2013
	Until Oct 15. The last event on the UCI WorldTour calendar, the Tour of Beijing is a five day, 836 kilometer biking route, where riders can take in views of the Great Wall, Beijing’s mountain terrain, Tiananmen Square and the Bird’s Nest. Watch at any point, but Serk recommends the Bird's Nest stretch. Here's the route and itinerary.
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Saturday, October 12

Housing the Bar: Joey Negro

British DJ and producer Joey Negro joins the Housing the Bar gang for a special edition. The house spinner will be bringing his vast back-catalog of charting tracks. RMB 70. 10pm. The Bar at Migas. Read more

		Bulldog Ale Launch Party
	The Brick in Shuangjing launches its newest beer on tap, Bulldog Ale, with free flow brew between 7 and 8pm as well as a midnight raffle. 5pm. The Brick. Read more
		The Garage Opening Party
	New Shunyi haunt The Garage officially opens with an evening of live music, barbecue and tasty beverages, with kids also welcome to to attend. 7pm. The Garage. Read more
		Nite Jewel
	California native Ramona Gonzalez comes east for a China tour with her multitrack cassette recorder and a collection of instruments. RMB 70, RMB 50 (students). 9pm. XP. Read more
		Second Beijing Jewish Film Festival
	Until Oct 19. The Jewish Film Festival is back this year to feature 13 films from six countries. It opens tonight with Hava Nagila, screened in English with Chinese subtitles. See their website for the full program. RMB 80, RMB 40 (students). 8.15-9.30pm. Capital Club
		Wangfujing Church Concert: Chris Botti and His Band
	Trumpeter Chris Botti and his seven band members deliver an energetic performance at Wangfujing's historic cathedral. Free. 7.30pm. Dongtang Cathedral
		Tavey Lean and the Solid Gold Dream Machine
	Tavey Lean and his golden band lay down the funk in a newly revamped space. Free. 10pm. 4corners
		Roundabout Book Fair
	Grab gently-used books available in a variety of languages for low prices. Kids books will be going for as little as RMB 1, paperbacks from RMB 10 and hardcovers from RMB 20. 10am-3pm. The Latin American and Caribbean Centre. Read more
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Sunday, October 13

Tour of Beijing: Panda Corner

Dress like a Panda and cheer for your favorite bike team during Sunday’s Tour of Beijing race. Transportation included. Register by Oct 11 at serk.cc/panda-corner/. RMB 60. 11.30am-2.45pm. Shi Hai Mountain. Read more

		PSB on New Chinese Visa Regulations
	Join members from AustCham Beijing, BritCham and AmCham for a briefing on the recent changes to visa regualtions throughout China. The PSB (Public Security Bureau) will be there to go through them with you, so don’t miss this chance to get the answers you need. To register, contact Jennifer Jia at jennifer.jia@austcham.org or 6595 9252. RMB 400, RMB 150 (members). 2.30-5pm. AmCham Beijing Office. Read more
		Jay Sean
	Spark marks the start of its anniversary celebrations with a performance from UK R&B starlet Jay Sean. RMB 300 (RMB 200 ladies), RMB 200 (RMB 100 ladies) (advance). 9pm. Spark. Read more
		Cricket Wrestling Demonstration and Talk
	If you're hearing crickets after your lengthy speeches, it's probably because it's almost cricket season, which can only mean one thing: cricket fighting. Learn all about it, and watch a match between two seasoned jumpers. 10am-noon. RMB 80. China Culture Center
		The Beijing Ghost Tour
	Why do Chinese vampires bounce? Who hanged himself next to Emperor Chongzhen behind the Forbidden City? And why is the ghost of the tragic Bell Tower Lady always saying thank you? Learn the answers to all these questions and many more during the Beijing Ghost Tour, which explores the haunted hutongs around Prince Gong’s Palace. RMB 260. 7-9pm. Newman Tours. RSVP in advance at info@newmantours.com
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Monday, October 14

Square Dancing Lessons

A real fiddler and caller take you through the motions as you learn the simple steps of this traditional American dance style. RMB 30. 8.30pm. Modernista. Read more

		Dada Movie Mondays: The Exorcist
	Be prepared to scream, as Dada shows its second helping of horror films. This time it's the 1970s flick, The Exorcist, a film loosely based on a true story of an attempt to exorcise a young US teenager from alleged demonic possession. Entertainment Weekly named it the scariest film of all time. Free. 9pm. Dada
		Half-off Pasta Day
	Carbo-load to get a jump start of energy for the long week ahead. Enjoy 50% off Ravioli Factory’s specialty item: pasta. All pasta dishes are on discount. 6pm-1am. Ravioli Factory. Read more
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Tuesday, October 15

Bird's Nest Cup

Confederations Cup winner, Brazil, brings its samba roadshow to
Beijing for a match against Zambia. RMB 480-2,880. 7.30pm. Beijing National Stadium. Read more

		NBA Global Games 2013
	The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors come to town for an exhibition clash in preparation for the start of the new NBA season. RMB 200-3,200. 7pm. Beijing MasterCard Center. Read more
		Sureno’s Fifth Anniversary
	Until Oct 18. Celebrate five years of outstanding Mediterranean cuisine in the classy, chic Opposite House. Enjoy a four-course lunch plus a complimentary glass of prosecco. RMB 105. Noon-3.30pm. Sureno
		Tight Ass Tuesday
	Watch your wallet mid-week, but still dine and drink in style on Mao Mao Chong’s housemade pizzas for RMB 40 and craft cocktails at RMB 35 plus discounts on wine and beer, if you are so inclined. 5pm-midnight. Mao Mao Chong. Read more
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Wednesday, October 16

Carnaby: A Book Talk with Cate Sampson

Crime-thriller writer Catherine Sampson discusses her first young-adult novel. The story is about a 13-year-old who finds her mother murdered and investigates the death. RMB 50. 7.30pm. The Bookworm. Read more

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Upcoming

OCT 19, Beijing Time Chase

Did you know there are remains of a British-built railway in downtown Beijing? Discover this and more as Bespoke Beijing and Beijing Sideways take you on a scavenger hunt around the city's hidden, quirky historical sights in a slick Chang Jiang 750 PLA sidecar. RMB 1,050, RMB 850 (first 20 sign ups). 2.30pm. Read more

		OCT 20, Charity Connection
	Those looking for volunteer opportunities in Beijing are promised at least 10 possibilities in this unique event aimed at connecting volunteers with charities. Charitable organizations looking for a wide range of skill sets will present their mission statements at Zajia Lab. Free. 3-5pm. Zajia Lab. Read more
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