All weekend

Emerging artists from Affordable Art Beijing 2012

If you missed buying artwork at the Affordable Art Beijing 2012 fair, then seize the opportunity this time. A total of 15 artists will attend this exhibition and showcase their unique artworks at very appealing prices. Bring the one you love home.

When, where and how much: until October 15, Red Gate Gallery, free admission

Through Waters

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce collaborates with the Italian Institute of Culture to present the exhibition Through Waters, a photographic exhibition that seeks to educate people about water resources. Artists wish to inform people so that they conserve water resources in the future better than they do today.

When, where and how much: until September 28, 9 am - 4 pm, Italian Institute of Culture, free admission

Friday

Floating Tones 2012 

Enjoy the tunes of IN3, a Beijing-based three-person group who use Beijing dialect to express their feelings, which they fuse with inspirations from daily life. Their compositions are certainly different.

When, where and how much: 9 pm - 11:30 pm, Mao Livehouse, 100 yuan

Nick Höppner - Panorama Bar 04 Tour

Tired of dancing on your own at home? This time, join party animals all night long. Footprint presents a night of electronic music brought to you by Ostgut Ton label boss Nick Höppner. Eric Lee, Sean.C and Wengweng will also be there as supporting DJs.

When, where and how much: 10 pm till late, Lantern Club, 150 yuan

Saturday

The truth about eunuchs

While a woman's nightmare in traditional China was foot binding, a man's nightmare was becoming a eunuch. In this talk, people will have the chance to learn more about eunuchs' history and to correct misunderstandings about eunuchs through looking at pictures and videos.

When, where and how much: 2:30 pm - 4 pm, China Culture Center, 80 yuan

Flipped

In this 2010 comedy, adapted from Wendelin Van Draanen's novel of the same name, Bryce Loski moves to the town where Julianna Baker lives, who falls in love with him the moment she sees him. Julianna wants to get close but Bryce escapes every time. Will she get him in the end?

When, where and how much: 1 pm till late, Caochangdi CCD 300, 12 yuan

Sunday

One-day rock climbing trip

Build some strength during this rock climbing adventure, while appreciating the beautiful natural landscape of White River in Miyun county. Professional guides, equipment and instruction in both Chinese and English are provided. So pack your bag and grab hold of some rock.

When, where and how much: meet at 7:30 am at Dongzhimen, return at 8 pm, 280 yuan