Saturday, September 11

Exhibition

Instant Again – Yang Hongxun Solo Exhibition
Yang, a photojournalist, captures the details of everyday life through Polaroid.
Where: Qianliang 32 Cafe, 32 Qianliang Hutong, Dongsi Bei Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: Until October 3, daily except Monday, 10 am – 6 pm
Admission: Free
Tel: 6404 6297

Movie

The Sea Inside (2004)
Former sailor Ramon Sampedro, a quadriplegic for 28 years, is in a court battle to defend his right to practice euthanasia, with the support of an association that defends freedom of choice.
Where: Broadway Cinematheque, 2/F Building 4, North section of Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, Dongcheng District
When: 2 pm
Admission: 40 yuan, 30 yuan for students
Tel: 8438 8258 ext. 8008

Zhang Huan Studio (2007) and Making of Semele (2009)
Two documentaries about the artist Zhang Huan. The first shows the process behind Zhang’s art, featuring interviews and clips of him at work on his signature sculptures, ash paintings, wood carvings and prints. The second reveals Zhang as director and stage designer of the opera Semele, which was performed in Brussels last year and will be staged in Beijing later this year.
Where: Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA), 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: 7 pm
Admission: 15 yuan
Tel: 8459 9269

Nightlife

Backyard Surgeons
The Australian band, which has just released its latest EP, Totally Numb, plays fast, melodic punk rock.
Where: D-22, 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District
When: 10 pm
Admission: 40 yuan, 30 yuan for students
Tel: 6265 3177

The Last Chance for Young Love
The band Happy Avenue, formed by journalist Wu Hongfei in 1999, has just released its third album.
Where: Yugongyishan, 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng District
When: 8:30 pm
Admission: 40 yuan advance purchase, 60 yuan at the door, 50 yuan for students
Tel: 6404 2711

(By He Jianwei)