National Center for the Performing Arts, west of Tian'anmen Square

The Nutcracker has always entertained audiences with its imaginative storylines. The Shanghai Ballet Theater's latest version of the classic ballet presents an interpretation of Tchaikovsky's music by Japanese choreographer Tetsutaro Shimizu.

Time: 7:30 pm, Feb 18, 19

Tel: 6655-0000

The Peony Pavilion, the classic Kunqu Opera, is on at the Imperial Granary, a perfect venue. The Imperial Granary was rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty 600 years ago, exactly the time the Kunqu Opera was written.

Tel: 6409-6477/6499

Add: 22 Dongsi Shitiao, Dongcheng district

Ticket price: 380-1,980 yuan, including Peking Roast Duck Buffet