Approaching the Nobel Prize exhibition

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Approaching the Nobel Prize exhibition

Do you want to know the history of the Nobel Peace Prize? Do you want to know why there are no prizes for mathematics? Or about the stories behind the inventions? This exhibition will answer all your questions related to this prize.

When, where and how much: till June 18, 9:30 am to 5 pm, closed Mondays, China Science and Technology Museum, free

Friday

Peking Underground exhibition

Photographer Alain Le Bacquer will show you Beijing in his eyes and reveal how the city has changed from 2001 till now. Through the lens of Le Bacquer, people can see rock musicians, bar hostesses, students and young migrants, and learn how China's culture and art businesses have developed.

When, where and how much: April 21 to May 31, Zajia Art Lab, free

Saturday

Dolan band

Enjoy this folk band from Inner Mongolia as they bring original prairie music to Beijing and use the traditional musical instrument the matouqin, or fiddle, alongside the guitar, bass and keyboard.

When, where and how much: 9 pm to 11:30 pm, Jianghu Bar, 50 yuan

Sunday

Exchange old batteries for tuition

Ever wondered what to do with those used battery? Is simply chucking them away bad for the environment?

Join the campaign to collect old batteries and in the process treat yourself to a photography class.

One battery equals 10 yuan ($1.6) towards tuition fees.

When, where and how much: till May 21, 9 am to 5 pm, Katu Photography Library, free