City guide: Beijing
Post Rock
Instrumental post-rock band 65daysofstatic, from Sheffield in England, will rock Beijing with its off-beat drums and electric guitars. The band is one of the biggest names across the world in the post-rock music wave. It has released five popular albums including The Fall of Math and One Time for All Time. The band's live performance is known for creating a dazzling and fantastic atmosphere, with the combination of drums, guitars and keyboards.
9 pm-11:30 pm, Jan 13. Yugong Yishan Livehouse, 2-3, Zhangzizhong Road, Dongcheng district. 010-6404-2711
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Arts of Yong
An exhibition of nine young Chinese artists showcases the concept of nonexistent reality using various arts forms like paintings, sculptures, photos and videos. The show has four independent themes: Mirage, Butterfly Dream, Virtual World and Fairytale. These young artists are inspired by the film The Truman Show. The exhibition aims to explore another kind of reality deep in one's heart, beyond human vision to a spiritual world. Participants include San Shui, Peng Pi and Yi Guodong.
10 am-6 pm, until Feb 4. Chambers Fine Art, Red No 1-D, Caochangdi, Chaoyang district. 010-5127-3298
