City guide (May 7-June 9)
Arts for humanity
With his exhibition themed Humanity and Love traveling more than 30 countries, painter Li Zijian is now showcasing 265 pieces of his oil paintings in Beijing. Old grandmother with gray hair, little girl lying along the river and pregnant mother come alive under his brush.
9 am-5 pm, until May 12. National Museum of China, 16 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng district. 010-6511-6400
Brightman in Beijing
Known for her songs like Time to Say Goodbye, Scarborough Fair and You and Me, British singer Sarah Brightman will serenades Beijing with her Dreamchaser concert. The show is designed according to the theme of space in terms of clothes, stage design and songs. The singer will sing new songs from her latest album Dreamchaser and evergreen ones.
7:30 pm, June 28. Master Card Center, 69 Fuxing Road, Haidian district. 400-610-3721
Remember Picasso
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the passing of Picasso, Chinese artist Guo Tailai presents 14 ink paintings to ode to the master. Guo is famous for bright and vibrant colors in his works. As Picasso subverted the traditional concept of Western arts, Guo improvised Chinese ink painting with his fairy tale-like works.
10 am-10 pm, until May 19. Trends Lounge, Shimaotianjie, 9 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang district. 010-6587-1999
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