Hard to believe it’s finally here. The pomp, circumstance and pageantry has enfolded fair Beijing in a fuwa-friendly embrace. But it’s also made things a great deal more confusing than usual.

NEVER FEAR! As usual, CW is here to help.

Don’t have Olympic tickets? Who cares? There’s awesome places in Beijing to watch the Games.

Want to know what the hot sports events are today? We’ve got the [Olympic schedule] (http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/beijing/events/olympics/?) plus our picks for the best events.

If you do have tickets, find your competition venue, it’s even mapped for you!

Want tickets? CW is giving away a bunch.

Miranda Lin reports on the Olympics every day at CW’s Olympic blog. We’ll be updating you everyday of the Olympics with the best of what’s happening around town.

National pavilions are popping around town. Will it be the Swiss House or the Heineken House tonight?

Get a ring side at the hottest parties at our Olympic photo gallery.

And finally, don’t even think about leaving Beijing without trying [Beijing’s best Chinese restaurants] (http://www.scribd.com/doc/4276163/City-Weekends-Exclusive-Olympic-Guide).