ACTIVITIES& NIGHTLIFE

Zhao Bandi: China Party

Date: Aug 19-Sept 30－10 am

Venue: Ullens Center for Contemporary Art

Price: 30 yuan

The Ullens Center for Contemporary Art hosts this exhibition of the work of Zhao Bandi, which explores three decades of social change through realistic painting and photography. From the Olympics to SARs, this exhibition is a romantic and personal narrative of China's evolving social reality.

Contact: 010-5780-0200

Rock Double Feature: Fulu and Clockwork Card at Modernsky

Date: Aug 19－8 pm

Venue: Modernsky Lab

Price: 66-99 yuan

Fulu embraces a unique range of musical styles, including traditional Chinese music, 20th century classical music and hip-hop when creating music that makes them truly happy. Clockwork Card might be China's most serious rock band. They're back together after a five year break, creating new music in a uniquely Tianjin style. Catch both bands live at Modernsky on Aug 19.

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Invisible: Alternative White Cubes

Date: Aug 20－2 pm

Venue: Ullens Center for Contemporary Art

Price: Free

How much visibility does queer art currently afford in China? During the month of August, the Ullens Center of Contemporary Art (UCCA) will be holding a series of events, including artist conversations, panel discussions, and screenings, aimed at helping the public answer this question. In his final collection of writings, philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty describes the creation of art as the intertwining of the visible and the invisible. Queer art gives physical expression to that which is often invisible to the public, and thus dismantle the dichotomy between "inside and outside." For the audience, Merleau-Ponty states that the act of perception is not a neutral process, but rather necessarily creative. Therefore visibility for queer art is vital in allowing audiences to not only interact with the artists and share in their experiences, but also participate in the interweaving of the visible and the invisible. The third event in the series will be a panel with the organizers of several independent spaces in Beijing. They will be discussing how independent spaces can improve visibility for underrepresented artists, whether it be through showing their work.

Contact: 010-5780-0200

SPORTS

WWE Live 2017 China in Shenzhen

Date: Sept 17－7:30 pm

Venue: Shenzhen Bay Sport Center Chun Jian Gymnasium

Price: 180-2,080 yuan

Fans attending WWE Live China will be able to see their favorite WWE Superstars, including John Cena, Randy Orton, AJ Styles, Dolph Ziggler, Shinsuke Nakamura, Kevin Owens, The New Day, Charlotte, Becky Lynch, Natalya, Sami Zayn and many more.

Contact: 400-610-3721