Beijing

A day dedicated to undying love

On Chinese Valentine's Day why not have a little love in the air with a romantic concert. The aptly named My Heart Will Go On show will be staged at the Beijing Concert Hall. The concert features songs from romantic classics such as Titanic, Swan Lake and Cinema Paradiso. Songs from well-known Chinese romantic films, like Under the Hawthorn Tree and In the Mood for Love, will also be performed.

7:30 pm, Aug 13. Beijing Concert Hall, 1 North Xinhua Street, Xicheng district. 010-6605-7006.

Trilogy explores various types of romance

Meng Jinghui, one of China's most successful theater directors, presents his famous trilogy for lovers. The director's interpretation of Romeo and Juliet presents a black comedy of Shakespeare's love tragedy while his First Love shows tough choices being made. Meng's box-office hit, Rhinoceros in Love, demonstrates the anguish of a lonely man's secret love for a woman. On Aug 13, couples can enjoy a discount of 85 percent if they buy tickets for any two of the three.

2:30 pm and 7:30 pm, Aug 13. Fengchao Theater, 3 Xinzhongjie, Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng district. 010-8404-9981.

Songs of sweet devotion for young couples

A pop concert focusing on love songs seems the perfect way for young couples to enjoy the day. The concert features pop stars Jam Hsiao, Zhang Liangying and Christine Fan. Chinese folk music band Phoenix Legend and pop band Sodagreen from Taiwan will also be performing.

7:07 pm, Aug 13. Beijing Capital Stadium, 56 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian district. 400-610-3721.

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