Illumination Works by local artist Wong Kin, who illuminates drawings of everyday objects with projected images. Tue-Sun, noon-8pm. Agnes b's Librairie Galerie, 22 Elgin St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Until Aug 3
See The World A collection of photographer Lee King-hin's images from 70 countries. Daily, 9am-10pm. Free. 3-4/F, The Atrium, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0200. Until Aug 9
Second Nature British artist Ralph Kiggell exhibits a series of prints exploring nature in the tropics. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm (closed 2pm-3pm); Sun, 1pm-5pm. John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Until Aug 9
Denis Murrell Macau-based Australian artist Denis Murrell exhibits his highly-textured abstract paintings. Daily, 9.30am-4.30pm. 4/F, Hong Kong Cyberport 2, 100 Cyberport Rd. Inquiries: 2882 0388. Until Aug 10 Impression Of Tang Dynasty Shanghainese artist Wang Jian's bright, textured oil paintings depict women dancing and children at play. Mon-Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. J Gallery, The Peninsula hotel, Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2369 9062 or
www.jgallery.com.hk. Until Aug 15 Pure Showcase of talent such as the Gary Hume-esque pop art figures of George Savill and the works of Waldemar Kolbusz. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm. Galerie Martini, 1/F, Wellington St, Central. Inquiries:
www.galeriemartini.com or 2526 9566. Until Aug 23 Summer Loves Following on from his group exhibition earlier this year, Tran Quoc Vinh is back with a solo show depicting women performing the most mundane of tasks, but stylised in such a way that they are beautiful and arresting. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, closed Sun. hkfineart. com Gallery, 15/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7322. Until Aug 30 City And Country Life: China Around The May Fourth Movement About 200 images from China between 1908 and 1932 by social scientist Sidney Gamble. Mon, Wed-Sat (closed Tue) 10am-6pm; Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2180 8111. Until Oct 6 Alan Chan - The Art Of Living Alan Chan is known for combining traditional Chinese arts and crafts with modern design. This exhibition features his signature Mr Chan Tea House and corporate images. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin. $10. Inquiries: 2180 8188 or
http://hkheritage.museum. Until Oct 27
Upcoming events
A Softer Palette Vietnamese painter Do Man presents subtle works focused on his homeland's tranquil countryside, while fellow countryman Trinh Thanh Tung focuses on the mystique of the female image. Tomorrow-Aug 21. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm; Sun and public holidays, 10.30am-6pm. Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255 or antiques@archangel antiques.com.hk Change For Eminent Huang Hui's series of abstract paintings depicting the world of Chinese opera stars. Tomorrow-Aug 31. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm. Memory Gallery, Mezzanine 3, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: 2868 6189
b.art Local artist Michael Clements uses his pop-surrealistic touch to look at social and political events. He exhibits paintings and video. Ten per cent of proceeds from sales will be donated to the Kely Support Group. Sat-Aug 11. Mon-Sat, 6pm-late; closed Sun. 1/5, 9 Star St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2580 9240
Performing Arts
Thursday Happy Hour As part of the Cultural Centre's free monthly programme, a special guitar concert will be staged by the Muse Guitar Ensemble. Aug 7, 6pm-7pm. Foyer, HK Cultural Centre. Further inquiries: 2734 2820 or
www.hkculturalcentre.gov.hk
Wave 2003 An annual showcase of the best of local performing art, this year promoting experimental theatre. Times vary. HK Arts Centre, McAulay Studio. $90 HK Ticketing. Bookings and inquiries: 3128 8288 or
www.hkticketing.com. Ends Sat Au Man-bun Guitar Recital Guest performers include Chan Pui-ching on guitar and Chan Wing-mui on piano. Today, 1pm-2pm. HKUST Centre for the Arts, Exposition Hall. Inquiries: 2358 6149 or
www.ust.hk/cfa
Leslie Howard Plays Liszt Leslie Howard is synonymous with the music of Franz Liszt. He will also play works by Dvorak and Borodin, with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. Today, 8pm. HK City Hall Concert Hall. $220, $140, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009 Pinocchio Hong Kong Dance Company's full-length dance drama features Harry Wong, the renowned local magician, in the role of Cricket. For adults and children. Tomorrow, 7.30pm; Sat-Sun, 3pm and 7.30pm. Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium, $180, $140, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 1810 or
www.hkdance.com Huqin Melodies Internationally recognised huqin master Wong On-yuen will perform old and new scores with his award-winning son, Sun-tat. Besides classics The Butterfly Lovers and Spring, they will also premiere music by Chan Hing-yan. Aug 8, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre. Aug 9, 8pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre Theatre. $100, $70 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Fetish: Stories Expand your sensual and sexual horizons at Fetish: Stories, a dance performance by former DV8 performer and collaborator Robert Tannion. For adults only. Aug 8-10, 8pm. Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall. $150, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Jose Feliciano: 'Hello To Hong Kong' Born blind, Jose Feliciano plays guitar, but also bass, banjo, keyboards, timbales, mandolin and harmonica, along with his 10-member band. Aug 9, 8pm. Convention and Exhibition Centre. $580, $380 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288
Film
The Day The Earth Moved Produced by famed animation studio Tama Production, the movie follows 11-year-old Tsuyoshi and his family after their home is devastated by the 1995 Kobe earthquake. Amid the ruins, the frightened city residents begin pulling together, determined not to remain victims. today 7.30pm, Sat, 2.30pm. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $40-$80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2103 9508 Chinese and English subtitles. Fri-Sat, Aug 15, 7.30pm; Aug 10, 5.30pm. $50 HK Ticketing. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai
The Yins And Yangs Of Ann Hui Hui's trilogy of supernatural films spans 20 years from The Secret (1979) to the Josephine Siao-produced The Spooky Bunch (1980), to Visible Secret (2001). In Cantonese with English subtitles. Aug 15-24. $40. Inquiries: 2739 2139 or
www.filmarchive.gov.hk.
Extra-curricular
Flamenco Dance School With Clara Ramona An intensive workshop for dancers of different levels who want to brush up on dancing with their castanets or Andaluzi, a fusion of Spanish and Moorish styles. Aug 11-23, registration by Aug 4. Mey Jen Stage Productions. $180-$280. Inquiries: 2522 6698 or e-mail
[email protected]
Salsa Cruise Now back in Hong Kong, dancers can board the Superstar Leo for a three-day/two-night salsa cruise to Xiamen. Sailors can also take advantage of the on-board family-friendly options including Buccaneer's Wet & Wild fun zone and Charlie's Child Care Centre. Aug 13-16. Price per person from HK$1,599. Inquiries: 9238 1071 or
www.hkmambo.com/salsacruise.
Urbtix: 2734 9009 Urbtix/CityLine credit card booking: 2111 5999 Fringe: 2521 7251 CityLine: 2317 6666 HK Ticketing: 3128 8288
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