A. An Acrobatic (杂技) Soul To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe will present "The Soul of China", where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills will run down your spine as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge. Time: 7:30pm, September 13-19 Place: the Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujingdajie Street, Dongcheng District B. Exhibitions Joint Show A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display. Time: 9am-5pm until September 10 Place: Huangshicheng Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Road, Dongcheng District C. Oil Paintings The Wanfang Art Galley will host a joint show of oil paintings by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wonderful variety of life in unique styles. Time: 9am-4pm until September 15 Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District D. Literature Museum The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers a study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949. Time: 9am-4pm, daily Place: 45 Anyuandonglu Road, Chaoyang District (Shaoyaoju area) E. Concerts Beijing rocks: "The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock" is set to bring rock fans out next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. Audiences will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a crowd. Time: September 16 Place: The Olympic Center F. Belgium Orchestra La Petite Band, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate (纪念) the 250th anniversary of Bach's death. Time: 7:30pm, September 11-14 Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities |