Zhou Yunpeng solo concert @ Mako Livehouse

Renowned blind folk singer Zhou Yunpeng will play his defiant, everyman songs Sunday at Mako Livehouse. Now 42, Zhou first moved to Beijing as a street singer, albeit a college-educated one, and garnered acclaim and record contracts from there. His songwriting often dwells on the theme of China's growth, such as imagining the ring roads gobbling up other cities, then countries, oceans and continents.

When: 8 pm, December 16

Where: Mako Livehouse, No. 36 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang district

Tickets: 80 yuan (pre-sale), 100 yuan (at door)

Contact: 5205-1099

The Blue Bones concert by Cui Jian @ MasterCard Center

Dubbed the Rock Godfather of China, Cui Jian has been rocking out longer than any of his countrymen. Cui will return to the MasterCard Center stage Saturday night, performing as part of his The Blue Bones tour. As any good rock institution should, Cui will feature all his hits, new and old. Act fast - tickets for this rock'n'roll legend are sure to sell out.

When: 7:30 pm, December 15

Where: MasterCard Center, No. 69 Fuxing Lu, Haidian district

Tickets: 280 to 1,680 yuan

Contact: 400-610-3721

Taiwan band Tizzy Bac concert @ Mao Livehouse

Founded in 1999, three-piece Taiwanese band Tizzy Bac has earned a reputation as the "Taiwanese Ben Folds Five" for blending rock sensibilities with a unique setup of keyboard, bass and drums. With four full-length albums to their name, Tizzy Bac brings their tried and true indie cred to Mao Livehouse Sunday night.

When:  8-9:30 pm, December 16

Where: Mao Livehouse, 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng district

Tickets: 120 yuan (presale), 150 yuan (door)

Contact: 6402-5080