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Kamila & Pierre Brahin

Date: Aug 27 - 9:30 pm

Venue: 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie

Price: RMB 30

Kamila Brahin, a singer and composer who is accomplished in a variety of styles and repertoires, has performed in Asia, the Americas, and France. She is also known as a solo harpist and for backing flautists, guitarists and keyboard players. In 2007, she moved to Beijing and became lead singer for the Samba band "Sambasia", as well as forming the bossa nova band Girassol and a jazz band called Lullaby Fire. The bands have performed in Beijing and many music festivals and venues across China. In 2012 Kamila released her latest album Paint the Moon which is a combination of original songs and Brazilian classics.

Contact: 6401-5269, 189-1118-0755

Email: tianxiao1002@163.com

Website:site.douban.com/jianghujiubar/

Blood on the Dance Floor: Michael Jackson's Birthday

Date: Aug 29 - 8:30 pm

Venue: MAO Live House, 111 Gulou Dongdajie

Price: RMB 100

In 1994, Jackson said, "I will play a concert on my 56th birthday in Beijing, China, if I'm still alive that time." Jackson is no longer with us, of course, but to honor that statement, Dashe Music is hosting a special event for MJ fans who are encouraged to wear their hats, sunglasses, suits, jackets, and cool tight pants, and dance all night in memory of one of the world's greatest entertainers.

Contact: 6402-5080

Email: maostaff@qq.com

Website: www.maolive.com/

Sports

Sports Beijing Festival of Sport

Date: Aug 23 - 10 am to 3 pm

Venue: International School of Beijing (ISB)

Price: Free

Bring the whole family out for a day of sports and entertainment. Sports Beijing is kicking off the Fall 2014 season at the ISB Dome with sports demonstrations in rugby, baseball, basketball, soccer, handball and more. You kids can meet the coaches and try a new sport, and our friendly staff will be on hand to register player for the fall season. There will also be live martial arts and street dance performances and sponsors giving out goodies.

Contact: 6439-1370

Email: info@sportsbj.com

Website: sportsbj.org