Shokichi Kina and his band will perform at the Haidian Theater in Beijing and treat local fans to the original version of his hit, Hana.
Teahouse on television
By Chen Nan
Over the past 50 years, the novel Teahouse written by China's literary giant Lao She in 1957, has not only been performed countless times in theaters and on local opera stages, it has also triggered a number of film adaptations.
Busy hands, zipped lips, gray hair and newborns
China Daily
It's an open secret in Taipei that bookstores are among the best places to meet a member of the opposite sex — or even a member of the same sex. The 24-hour Eslite store on Dunhua Lu is justly famous for being a romantic hotspot.
Picnic with Bach
By Chen Jie
Taking a leaf from the summer music traditions of orchestras abroad, 
the intrepid Yu Long is bringing 
classical music to an outdoor concert festival.
'Golden producer' on music's many moods
By Chen Nan
Zhang Yadong, a picture of concentration, stands in the middle of Sanlitun Village's Orange hall, plucking his acoustic guitar.
Focal pointes
By Chen Jie
Nine state-owned performing arts companies under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture will perform the best of their latest productions in August, and the National Ballet of China (NBC) plans to stage Onegin, The Peony Pavilion, and Swan Lake, plus a gala of contemporary ballet.
Super Girl going through changes on her travels
By Chen Nan
Former Super Girl Contest runner-up Zhou Bichang, known as Bi Bi to her fans, will hold her first concert in five years in the capital on July 24.