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Bookworm
CAFE
28 Renmin Nanlu, 282-7 mains ¥35-95; 9am-1am)
This hopping bookstore-cafe, like its branches in Běijīng and Sūzhōu, is a gathering place
for expats and a pleasant spot for a beer or coffee (from ¥25). It also serves decent Western
food. You can buy or borrow from the English-language section, or stop by for author
talks, live music and other events. Check the website for the schedule.
New Little Bar
LIVE MUSIC
Yongfeng Lu & Fangqin Jie, 4715, beer from ¥15, cocktails from ¥25; 6pm-2am)
This small pub-like venue is
the
place in Chéngdū to catch live local bands. Bands play
most Fridays and Saturdays, and occasional weekdays, usually from 8pm. Live music car-
ries a cover charge of around ¥15, depending on who's playing. Check online for the
schedule.
Entertainment
A night out at the Sichuanese opera is a must-do in Chéngdū. Most of the budget guest-
houses run tours and some can even get you backstage.
Shǔfēng Yǎyùn Teahouse
SÌCHUĀN OPERA
tickets ¥140-320; ticket office 3pm-9.30pm, nightly shows at 8pm)
This famous century-old theatre and teahouse puts on excellent 1½ hour shows that in-
clude music, puppetry and Sìchuān opera's famed fire breathing and face changing. Come
at around 7.30pm to watch performers putting on their elaborate make-up and costumes.
For ¥50 to ¥100, kids (and adults) can try on garb and have a costume artist paint their
face.
Jǐnjiāng Theatre
SÌCHUĀN OPERA
