Entertainment in Sìchuān
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Jinjiang Theatre
This combination teahouse, opera theatre and cinema is one of the more centrally located. High-standard Sìchuān opera performances are given every Saturday and/or Sunday afternoon, though the teahouse itself often has performances.
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Shamrock Irish Bar & Restaurant
From atmosphere, to service, to food, to drink, this place is the perfect pub. Expats regularly gather here to watch sports events on the TVs, oohing and aahing over everything from cricket and football to hockey.
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Hemp House
One of the most popular places at the time of research, Hemp House has pool tables and plays everything from house to reggae. The best time to come is Saturday nights when it becomes a dancing free for all.
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Temple of Mercy
Most of Chéngdū's temples have teahouses; this one is a favourite for tea, mah jong and lazy afternoons in the sun.
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Renmin Teahouse
This is one of Chéngdū's finest. Come and enjoy a most pleasant afternoon over a bottomless cup of stone-flower tea.
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Village Window
The coolest of the new cafes in town, this Tibetan-run place, adorned with books and ornaments, does fresh coffee, various teas, beer and snacks. You can use the internet for free, if you order a drink. English menu.
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Star Cafe
The coolest hang-out in town, Star Cafe has a good selection of fresh coffee, beers and spirits and some OK food. There's also wi-fi and patio seating by the river.
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Shǔfēng Yǎyùn Teahouse
Located in Culture Park, this large teahouse puts on excellent shows that include music, puppetry, comedy, Sìchuān opera and the province's famed face-changing performances. Shows run nightly from 8pm to 9.30pm. If you come at around 7.30pm you can watch performers putting on their make-up. Kids might like to have their own faces painted (from Y100).
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Old Little Bar
Reportedly set up by China's rock legend Cui Jian, this is Chéngdū's most established rock bar. It no longer has live performances – go to New Little Bar for that – but still a cool place to hang out with music-loving locals.
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North Sìchuān Shadow Puppetry
Informal but fun 20-minute performances of north Sìchuān shadow puppetry are held in the small open-air courtyard here. They need at least four people for the show to start. It's a couple of doors down from Lǐ Family Courtyard.
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New Little Bar
This small pub-like venue is the place in Chéngdū to catch local bands performing live. Bands play every Friday and Saturday, and occasionally on weekdays, usually from 8pm. Live music carries a cover charge of around Y30, depending on who's playing. Check expat magazine Chengdoo for monthly line-ups.
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Leg and Whistle
Near Le Cafe Panam(e), this is the place to go to watch football.
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Le Cafe Panam(e)
This hip French-owned bar is the coolest of a number of drinking venues in and around this small plaza.
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Hè Míng Teahouse
One of Chéngdū's most pleasant and popular spots to while away an afternoon over a bottomless cup of flower tea. The tea menu is in English. Having your ears cleaned (Y20) is optional.
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Happiness in Heaven
Traditional Tibetan and Chinese songs, including the famous 'Kāngdìng Love Song' (康定情歌; Kāngdìng Qínggē), are performed to ear-splitting techno beats and appreciative audiences, and you can get up and dance once the performances are finished.
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Bookworm
This excellent bookstore-cafe, with branches in Běijīng and Sūzhōu, is a peaceful spot for a drink or a coffee. It often hosts author talks, concerts and other events. Check its website for a schedule.
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