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Lucia di Lammermoor

Date: April 9-12 - 7:30 pm

Venue: Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center

Price: 100-1632 yuan

At Lammermoor, Scotland in the late 17th century, the clans of Lord Enrico Ashton and Sir Edgardo di Ravenswood have long been in feud. Ashton killed Edgardo's father and seized his lands and properties. Then one day, Enrico's younger sister Lucia gets assaulted by a wild ox nearby her mother's graveyard. By chance, Edgardo passes by and comes to her rescue. They fall into love with each other ever since. As soon as he knows the fact, Enrico feels furious and even desires to take revenge no matter how hard priest Raymundo tries to absolve Lucia. Out of political ambition, Enrico asks his sister to abandon Edgardo and marry his colleague Lord Arturo Bucklaw, which Lucia rejects flatly. Soon later Edgardo would visit France, so he comes to bid Lucia adieu. On that occasion, they both swear to love each other all lifelong and exchange their rings as a show of eternal love. Later Edgardo writes many letters to Lucia, all of which are intercepted by Enrico's aide Normanno. Enrico and Normanno even fake letters to tell Lucia that Edgardo has got a new girlfriend. Upon receiving those letters, Lucia gets overcome with grief. With Raymundo's persuasion, Lucia falls into the trick and agrees to marry Arturo who can help pull her brother out of a predicament. As soon as Lucia signs her name at the wedding, Edgardo returns and appears all of a sudden. He damns her for betraying him and gets his ring back.

Contact: 400-610-3721

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Date: April 2-3 - 10:30 am

Venue: The Red Theater, Beijing

Price: 50-360 yuan

The Adventures of Pinocchio is a novel for children by Italian author Carlo Collodi, written in Pescia. The first half was originally a serial in 1881 and 1882, published as The tale of a puppet, and then later completed as a book for children in February 1883. It is about the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette named Pinocchio and his father, a poor woodcarver named Geppetto. It is considered a canonical piece of children's literature and has inspired hundreds of new editions, stage plays, merchandising and movies, such as Walt Disney's iconic animated version and commonplace ideas such as a liar's long nose. According to extensive research done by the Fondazione Nazionale Carlo Collodi in late 1990s and based on UNESCO sources, it has been adapted in over 260 languages worldwide. That makes it the most translated nonreligious book in the world, and one of the best-selling books ever published.

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Fifth Harmony The 7/27 Tour in Shenzhen

Date: March 29 - 8 pm

Venue: Shenzhen Bay Sport Center Chun Jian Gymnasium

Price: 380-1,380 yuan

IME Entertainment, one of the most well-known concert promoters in Asia, has officially announced that American girl group Fifth Harmony will bring their world tour to China with three dates starting in Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Taipei. Fifth Harmony is formed on the second season of The X Factor US in July 2012. Following their exit from The X Factor, they released their debut single "Miss Movin' On", which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Its music video won the group the MTV Video Music Award for Artist to Watch. Their debut extended play (EP), Better Together (2013), had a first week position of number six on the US Billboard 200. "BO$$", "Sledgehammer", "Worth It" from their debut studio album Reflection in 2015 all achieved platinum certification from the RIAA. What's more, "Work from Home", the lead single from their second album 7/27 (2016), became the group's first top-ten single on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the first top-five by a girl group in a decade on that chart.

Contact: 400-610-3721

American Boychoir 2017 China Tour

Date: April 20 - 7:30 pm

Venue: Beijing Concert Hall

Price: 180-580 yuan

The American Boychoir has long been recognized as one of the finest musical ensembles in the country. Under the leadership of Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, Litton-Lodal Music Director, the American Boychoir has dazzled audiences with its unique blend of musical sophistication, spirited presentation, and ensemble virtuosity. The Boychoir performs regularly with world-class orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and is often featured with such illustrious conductors as James Levine, Charles Dutoit, and Alan Gilbert. The American Boychoir is frequently invited to join internationally-renowned artists on stage, and the list of collaborators reflects the extraordinary range of the ensemble: from great classical artists such as Jessye Norman and Frederica von Stade to jazz legend Wynton Marsalis and pop icons Beyonce and Sir Paul McCartney. The choir's young soloists are also in high demand and have joined forces with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, and Spoleto Festival USA, to name a few. As an icon of American musical excellence, the Boychoir has been invited to sing for every sitting U.S. President since John F. Kennedy. Touring frequently at home and abroad as pre-eminent ambassadors, the American Boychoir spreads messages of beauty and hope through outstanding musical achievement.

Contact: 400-610-3721

Musical - The Gift of the Magi

Date: March 18-April 9 - 7:30 pm

Venue: Heiluo Art Space

Price: 120-260 yuan

Mr James Dillingham Young ("Jim") and his wife, Della, are a couple living in a modest apartment. They have only two possessions between them in which they take pride: Della's beautiful long, flowing hair, almost touching to her knees, and Jim's shiny gold watch, which had belonged to his father and grandfather. On Christmas Eve, with only $1.87 in hand, and desperate to find a gift for Jim, Della sells her hair for $20 to a nearby hairdresser named Madame Sofronie, and eventually finds a platinum pocket watch fob chain for Jim's watch for $21. Satisfied with the perfect gift for Jim, Della runs home and begins to prepare pork chops for dinner. At 7 o'clock, Della sits at a table near the door, waiting for Jim to come home. Unusually late, Jim walks in and immediately stops short at the sight of Della, who had previously prayed that she was still pretty to Jim. Della then admits to Jim that she sold her hair to buy him his present. Jim gives Della her present - an assortment of combs, useless now that her hair is short. Della then shows Jim the chain she bought for him, to which Jim says he sold his watch to get the money to buy her combs. Although Jim and Della are now left with gifts that neither one can use, they realize how far they are willing to go to show their love for each other, and how priceless their love really is.

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Violin Recital by Sarah Chang

Date: April 28 - 7:30 pm

Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center

Price: 80-580 yuan

Sarah Chang is recognized as one of the world's great violinists. Since her debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of 8 she has performed with the greatest orchestras, conductors and accompanists internationally in a career spanning more than two decades. Highlights from Ms. Chang's recent and upcoming seasons, have included performances with such North American orchestras as the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony, and Cleveland Symphony. She has also performed at the Hollywood Bowl and at the Tanglewood, Ravinia, and Aspen Music Festivals, among others. With a career that has blossomed internationally, her European engagements have included performances with the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, and all the principal London Orchestras.

Contact: 010-6655-0000

Wuthering Heights by Chapterhouse Theater

Date: March 18 - 7:30 pm

Venue: 9 Theater Beijing

Price: 60-380 yuan

Chapterhouse Theater Company is proud to present Emily Bronte's classic love story. This treasured story of enduring love and passion has thrilled and entranced for generations and is now brought alive on stage in an adaptation by award winning writer Laura Turner. In the Winter of 1999 Chapterhouse Theatre Company took its first steps toward becoming one of a number of touring theater companies specializing in performing under the stars and at some of the most beautiful gardens the UK had to offer. The very first performance was at Herstmonceux Castle where the company performed Romeo and Juliet by the moat of the beautiful Tudor building. It was the start of an incredible 17 years which has seen the company go from strength to strength changing and adapting to new audiences and challenges every year but holding the same principals of producing warm, traditional and hopefully magical theater in magical surroundings.

Contact: 400-610-3721

Activities & nightlife

Lets Bounce with Tujamo

Date: March 25 - 10 pm

Venue: M2 Club, Shanghai

Price: 100 yuan

German-born producer Tujamo first discovered his passion for music as a teen and honed his craft until his unique take on dance music could be considered a genre of its own. Tujamo kick-started his sensational career back in his native homeland, but it wasn't long before his exceptional style was bringing him fans from all around the world, leading him to play out his productions in far-flung countries. From the biggest festivals on earth including TomorrowWorld in America, Tomorrowland in Belgium, Creamfields in the UK and Summatronic in India through to legendary venues such as New York City's Webster Hall and Pacha, the prestigious Wynn Resort in Las Vegas and Top 100 Clubs No 1, Green Valley in Brasil, Tujamo has played them all. To date 'Booty Bounce' has had over ten million streams, just on Spotify alone and hit the iTunes charts world wide. 2017 is full of expectation as Tujamo continues to dominate the music landscape armed with collaborative weapons from Martin Solveig, Diplo and Steve Aoki. Perpetually in motion, Tujamo is set to catapult his music and his profile to even greater heights as he brings his unique take on electro house to the world.

Contact: 010-10103721

MOTi at Myst

Date: March 18 - 10:30 pm

Venue: Club Myst, Shanghai

Price: 150 yuan

Timotheus "Timo" Romme, better known by his stage name MOTi, is a Dutch electro house DJ and music producer. MOTi's first release was "Circuits" in 2012, which was published on Afrojack's Wall Recordings. By the end 2012, MOTi had been commissioned for official remixes of Flo Rida, Tiesto, and Far East Movement. MOTi frequently releases singles on Spinnin Records and Tiesto's Musical Freedom label, and he has collaborated with artists such as Tiesto, Major Lazer and Dzeko & Torres. His 2014 collaboration with Martin Garrix, "Virus (How About Now)", reached No. 27 on the Dutch Single Top 100. Frequently on tour, MOTi has performed at major festivals such as Amsterdam Dance Event, Creamfields UK, Nocturnal Wonderland, and Tomorrowland.

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Bassjackers at Fusion

Date: March 31 - 10:30 pm

Venue: Fusion Shanghai

Price: 150 yuan

Bassjackers is a Dutch electronic music production and DJ duo consisting of Marlon Flohr & Ralph van Hilst. Flohr is the more outspoken member of the duo whereas Van Hilst takes care of 'behind-the-scenes' production. The pair's Electro House tracks, including "Savior", "Crackin" and "Wave Your Hands", reached the 'Beatport top 100'. They are best known for their 2013 the single, "Crackin". They rank at 34th on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs of 2016. Bassjackers have released their tracks on labels Spinnin' Records, Revealed Recordings and Smash The House.

Contact: 400-610-3721

Sports

2017 Beijing World Women's Curling Championship

Date: March 18-26 - 9 am/7 pm

Venue: Capital Indoor Stadium

Price: 30-80 yuan

Sponsored by World Curling Federation and jointly organized by Winter Sports Administration Centre of General Administration of Sports of China and Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports, 2017 Beijing World Women's Curling Championship will be held at Capital Gymnasium during March 18 to 26. As the highest level of world women's curling championship expect for Olympic Winter Games, the event is held every year. 12 world-class national teams will compete in the event, which presents high competitiveness and ornamental value. Following the first success in World Men's Curling Championship in Beijing, Beijing organizes World Women's Curling Championship again, which further improves the integral level and strength of China women's curling sports, promotes popularization and development of Olympic Winter Games sports, drives people's enthusiasm in participation, create strong Olympic atmosphere, and positively contributes to preparation for 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games.

Contact: 400-610-3721