Bands

Anarchy Jerks and Reflector
Two Beijing punk bands going the ska way.
Club Romance, 9 pm, free

Captain Hendo and the Sound Hornets
Australian rock.
Friends Live Club, 9 pm, RMB30

Flamenco
Latino jam session with musicians from around the world.
Jam House, 9 pm, free

Moreno Donadel
The Italian jazz pianist is back.
CD Cafe, 9:30 pm, RMB20

Red Zebra
Rockin' Chinese band plays cover tunes and a few originals.
Durty Nellies Irish Pub, 9 pm, free

Classical Music

Italian Cellist
Daniele Patumi, a graduate of the Conservatory of F. Morlacchi in Perugia, plays contrabass.
International Art Palace, 7:30 pm, RMB50

Olga Sitkovetsky and Hun Kun
Sichuan born violinist Hun Kun, now a professor at the British Royal Academy of Music in London returns to China. Olga Sitkovetsky, a pianist from Moscow will accompany Hun Kun in works by Sarasate and Albenizon and others.
Beijing Concert Hall, 7:30 pm, RMB50-500

Community Events

Shabbat Services
The Beijing Jewish community brings in the Sabbath.
Capital Club Athletic Center, 7:30 pm, free

Film

Shadow Magic
Xi Yang Jing [1999] is about the birth of the film industry in 1902 in mainland China. Starring Xia Yu, Jared Harris and Liu Pei. Director/writer Ann Hu will lead a discussion following the screening. In Mandarin with English subtitles.
Cherry Lane Movies, 8 pm, RMB50

Parties

China Pump Factory
DJs Will from the U.K. and Weng Weng and YBD from China play chunky, bouncing tech-house.
The Loft, 10 pm, RMB30

Freeloader
DJ Dozz and Yuri play dance music. Free tequila, vodka and beer.
Blue Jay, 9 pm, RMB60

House Nation
Ben and Gary play deep house.
Club Vogue, 10 pm, RMB30

Soul Train
Dance to reggae and R&B. Ladies get in for half price.
D.D.'s Club, 10 pm, RMB30

Stage

No. 1: Work in Progress
Central Academy of Drama students Midori from Japan and Loraine from Denmark perform a theatrical skit in a downtown pub.
Busy Bee Bar, 10 pm, free

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