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8 Top of the pops

The top 10 entrants from the semi-final of the interschool competition, Supernova 12, will battle for the crown next month. Don't miss this fantastic inter-school contest!

When: August 8, 7pm

Where: Kitec

Tickets: HK$90-HK$250 from HK Ticketing on 31 288 288

18 Read on!

The annual event for booklovers is back: this year's theme is 'Reading the world - we read, therefore we know'. Head over for book bargains galore - but be prepared to queue!

When: July 18-24, 10am-10pm

Where: HK$10 (HK$25 for adults)

Visit hkbookfair.hktdc.com for details

19 Movie time

The International Children's Film Carnival brings together a range of films and film genres from around the world.

When: until August 19, various times

Where: various locations

Tickets: HK$27.5 (HK$55 for adults) from Urbtix on 2111 5999

21 Shining examples

Sparkles is the largest student variety show in Hong Kong. Twenty semi-finalists, including bands, dancers and beatboxers, will fight for the place in the grand finals. All profits will go to Orbis HK.

When: July 21, 6.30pm

Where: School Hall, La Salle College, Kowloon Tong

Tickets: HK$80 (pre-order), HK$100 on the door

Inquiries: 98802745 or facebook.com/KSSA.Sparkles2012

25 Get on the floor

Join Taiwanese dancing queen Jolin Tsai for a night on the tiles as she transforms the CotaiArena into a massive disco.

When: August 25, 8pm

Where: Venetian Macao

Tickets: HK$280-HK$880 from HK Ticketing