Events

Nudes and tai chi by Nathalie Rimlinger

This is an exhibition of nudes plus sculptures inspired by tai chi masters and autistic children.

Nathalie Noelle Rimlinger, born in Paris in 1957, is engaged in creating and teaching sculpture. She has also designed decorative paintings for theater companies and created graphics and illustrations for numerous publishing houses.

Dec 2 to Jan 3, 9 am-9 pm, free entry. French Cultural Center, 1/F, Guangcai International Mansion, 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang district, 6553-2627

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Cinema feel for cultural screenings

Every Tuesday a new Chinese film will be shown with English subtitles at Culture Yard. The film will be shown on a large projector screen and there will be free popcorn and soft drinks to give the event that cinema feel.

Shanghai Dreams was directed by Wang Xiaoshuai in 2005. The film is set in the early 1980s and follows a Shanghai family that has gone to work in a factory in Guizhou as part of the "Third Front" that was intended as an industrial base.

The father, who is obsessed with returning to Shanghai for a better life for his family, attempts to prevent a romance between his daughter and a local worker. The film is partly autobiographical in nature because Wang's family was also sent to Guizhou when Wang was a child.

Dec 14, 7:30 pm-10:30 pm, Culture Yard, registration required, either by e-mail or phone. Culture Yard, 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng district, 8404-4166 or contact@cultureyard.net

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Li Tieqiao Experimental Jazz Quartet

Saxophonist and free jazz improvisationalist Li Tieqiao has long been one of the most innovative performers in Beijing's jazz scene. He is joined on stage by Pierre Brahin on guitar, Ye Penggang on bass and Nicolas Mege on drums.

Dec 14, 9 pm-11:30 pm, 50/40 (book), Jiang Hu LiveshowBar

7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng district, 6401-4611.

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Stage: romantic classic Jane Eyre

Based on Charlotte Bronte's classic novel of the same name, this production was wildly popular when it debuted last year.

Zhu Jie and Wang Luoyong play the lead roles.

Jane Eyre was first brought to the Chinese stage last June and was a huge success, with all tickets selling out for all 10 sessions. Over 10,000 people enjoyed the drama. The National Center for the Performing Arts is now ready to bring it back, just in time for Christmas.

Dec 11-12, 14-23, 7:30 pm. National Center for the Performing Arts. 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district, 6655-0000.

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AIDS in France: current situation and progress

Two experts from France talk about AIDS prevention and control in France. The session will include the showing of a short film about AIDS. The two speakers will also interact with the audience.

Marc Gastellu-Etchegorry is head of the international and tropical areas department at the Institut de Veille Sanitaire.

Annick Gardies is head of the external relations department at the Institut National de Prevention et d' Education pour la Sante.

Dec 14, 6:30 pm-8 pm, free entry. French and Chinese simultaneous interpretation, French Cultural Center, 1/F, Guangcai International Mansion, 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang district, 6553-2627

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Lin Shaojie antique collectibles show

Lin Shaojie has engaged in antique collection for 20 years and has prominent achievements. In this exhibit he presents almost 100 pieces, covering the four treasures of study, cloisonne enamels, jades and bamboo sculptures, including an enamel from the time of Emperor Qianlong as well as many other royal items from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Dec 4-Jan 3, Wang Gang Studio 北京和合文苑王刚工作室