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Exhibitions

Himalayan Mystique Non-profit foundation, Sauv vuex, is showing photographs of the mountains, lakes and plants that characterise the Himalayas in a bid to raise awareness of the need to preserve the region. Q&A sessions in English and Cantonese. Aug 25-27, 10am-9pm. Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2552 5221

6 HK Artists To Seoul Six Hong Kong artists exhibiting together for the first time present new work. This dual exhibition is also being held at Seoul's Ssamzie Space (tomorrow-Aug 24) and is a follow-up to the 1997 Seoul show KameleonZ also held at the Fringe. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Until Sep 5 Second Anniversary Exhibition To celebrate its second birthday, the gallery is showing the photographs, sculptures and paintings of 11 artists from around the world. Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm; Sat, 11.30-6pm. G/F, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, SoHo. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Until Sep 16

Performing Arts

Uncle Dave's Big Day Out: Aladdin And The Magic Lamp The Purple Turtle Theatre Group updates the well-known tale of Aladdin by giving him all sorts of present-day problems. Today, 11.30am and 2.30pm. Grappa's Country, Jardine House, Central. $150, HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 31 288 288 or www.chunkyonion.com

Pong Nan, Jone Chui And Pius Tong Three of Hong Kong's young up-and-coming musical talents take to the stage performing their original compositions: Pong Nan, pianist, singer and songwriter; Jone Tsui, member of the folk-pop trio Boxx; and guitarist Pius Tong. Aug 23, 10.30pm-12.30am. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, South Block, Central. $80. Inquiries: 2521 7251 Lang Lang Piano Recital Aged only 20, Lang Lang can boast a sell-out debut at New York's Carnegie Hall and a live-recorded Proms debut at London's Royal Albert Hall. Aug 28, 8pm. HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall. $420, $320, $220, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Sheng It Up

The programme showcases traditional Chinese and western instruments. Aug 29, 8.15pm; Aug 30, 3pm and 8.15pm. Fringe Club Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd, South Block, Central. $99, $80. For further details, call 2521 7251

Extra-curricular

Going Solo - Open Mic The Fringe offers solo performers their chance for 10 minutes of fame at the second outing for what the Club hopes will be a monthly open mic night. Registration required. Wed, 8.30pm-11pm, E&J Gallo Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, South Block, Central. Free. Registration and inquiries: 2521 9126

Sun Shuyun

The author of Ten Thousand Miles Without A Cloud will be talking about her book, which follows her attempt to retrace the steps of eighth century Chinese monk Xuanzang who travelled to India searching for true Buddhism. Thu, 7pm. The China Tee Club, 101 Pedder Building, 12 Pedder St, Central. $100. Inquiries: 2250 3126 or [email protected]. Or catch her at her FCC book lunch, Fri, 12.30pm, inquiries: 2521 1511, or her 6.30pm slide presentation at the China Tee Club. Inquiries: 2103 9511

Film

Sound And Vision Festival The festival promotes myriad audio/visual delights including the musical documentary, Standing In The Shadow Of Motown. Aug 23, 7.30pm. With Chinese subtitles. Corazon De Bailar (in Spanish with English subtitles) looks at a film director's love for the work of Japanese film directors and is teamed with The Princess Of Salsa, which follows dance sensation Josie Neglia as she tries to break into the LA salsa scene. Today and Aug 24, 7.30pm. Lim Por Yen Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $50, HK Ticketing. For further information, call 2582 0200

Night scene

Punchline Comedy Three comedians - Andre Vincent, Phil Butler and the Comedy Store's main compere, Tim Clark - provide the laughs. Thur is no-smoking night. Thu-Sat, 9pm. The Viceroy, 2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $240 Cityline. Inquiries: 2827 7777

Wu-Tang Clan The New York collective get as much publicity for their jailed members as they do for their revolutionary style of hip-hop that has sold millions of records. Sat, 10pm-6am. Club ing, 4/F, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9049 3492

Macau

Glorious Times A concert of music known as Chinese evergreens. Macau Cultural Centre, Small Auditorium. Sat, 7:30 pm. 120, 150 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 797 7215, [email protected]. Booking and inquiries: 7171 7171 (HK); 555 555 (Macau)

Yu Un Calligraphy And Paintings

The show commemorates the 50th anniversary of Macau's 'Yu Un' Calligraphers and Painters Association. Sat-Oct 5. Tue-Sun, 9am-9pm. Gallery of the Macau Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, G/F, City Hall, Largo do Senado. Free. Inquiries: (853) 791 9814.

Second Anniversary Of Chek Fong School Of Arts Concert Given by both instructors and students of the Chek Fong School of Arts, the event will showcase a number of traditional Chinese opera pieces. Aug 24, 8 pm. Macau Cultural Centre, Small Auditorium. Free. Inquiries: (853) 335 024

Fong Yim-fun: The Life And Work Of A Cantonese Opera Artiste

Focusing on the colourful life on and off stage of Cantonese opera's legendary Fong Yim-fun, including costumes, librettos, photos, publicity material, and the screening of seven of her films Macau Museum on Fortress Hill. Every Sun. Inquiries (853) 335 141 or www.icm.gov.mo Until Oct 12

National

Beijing

Tsunami Party The Tsunami beach party promises music and fun at the water's edge under the stars. Sat, 10pm-4.30am. From 4.30am free buses will take revellers to the after party at The Club. City Seaview Waterpark, Capital Airport Fulu Rd, Chaoyang District. 100 yuan ($94) at the door only. Inquiries: (86 10) 8431 0885

Celluloid Carpet

A range of films with English subtitles including Suzhou River (Suzhou he), Aug 22; Comrades: Almost A Love Story (Tian mimi), Sat; and Together (Heni zai yiqi), Aug 29. All shows 8pm. Free. Lee's Carpet House, close to 21st Century Hotel. Inquiries: (86 21) 8457 2772 or www.carpetlee.com

Home Sweet Home

Sixty works from 16 artists, including Sun Chengxin, Wu Chunqiang and Cao Xue'an Daily, 9am-5pm. New Art Centre, 136 Nanchizi Dajie. Inquiries: (86 21) 6528 9103 or www.newartcentre.com.cn. Until Aug 25

Clouds Float Between The Earth And Sky Xiao Fangkai is known for landscapes painted in ethereal grey-washed tones. Daily, 9am-6pm. Beijing New Millennium Art Gallery, 2/F, Diyang Building, 2 Dong Sanhuan Beilu. Inquiries: (86 21) 8453 6193. Until Aug 30

Today Art Exhibit

This biennial exhibition returns with a programme of more than 300 contemporary Chinese artists and more than 650 pieces including oils, watercolour and sculpture. Daily, 8.30am-5.30pm. China Millennium Monument Art Museum, 9A Fuxing Lu. Inquiries: (86 10) 6851 3322 or www.bj2000.org.cn. Until Sep 4

Four Artists Exhibition

The featured four are Yuan Yaomin, Liu Liping, Pan Ying and Liu Liyun. The artists will give a lecture Aug 24, 2pm. Sat-Sep 10, 10am-5pm daily. The Dongbianmen Watchtower, Chongwenmen. Inquiries: (86 21) 6525 1005 or redgategallery.com

Guangzhou

Red Detachment Of Women

This modern take on classical ballet combines Beijing opera, Chinese acrobatics, calisthenics and folk dance. Today, 8pm, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall. 80, 120, 180, 280, 380 yuan. Inquiries: (86 20) 8355 2430

Synthi-scapes

Known as 'The Olympics of Art', the 50th Venice Biennial concerns itself with how people see the world and features five artists: Liu Jianhua, Lu Shengzhong, Wang Shu, Yang Fudong and Zhan Wang. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm, Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yan Yu Lu, Ersha Island. 15 yuan. Inquiries: (86 20) 8735 1468. Until Aug 31

Qing Dynasty Style Furniture Qing dynasty furniture combines the traditions of the Manchu and Han cultures. Daily, 8.30am-5.30pm, Chen Jia Ci (Guangdong Folk Art Museum). Inquiries: (86 20) 8181 7371. Until Aug 31

Jin Daiqiang's Design And Art Originally from Hong Kong, Jin Daiqiang began work as a tailor before turning to graphic design. Today he is recognised as one of the best graphic designers in China who was called upon to help with Beijing's triumphant 2008 Olympic campaign. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm. Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yan Yu Lu, Ersha Island. 5-15 yuan. Inquiries: (86 20) 8735 1468 or www.gdmoa.org. Until Sep 21

Shanghai

Abandon The New York School of Visual Arts stimulated Taiwan-based photographer Huang Xiaochun to shoot huge, luscious fruits. Daily, 10am-9pm. Origin Gallery, 423 Ju Lu Lu. Inquiries: (86 10) 6258 3435. Ends Wed

Perceptual Collection

Oil paintings by Ding Dongya and Huang Shijian are included in this summer-long exhibition hosted by ArtNetworking.com. 11am-11pm. ART 50, 50/F, 728 Pudong Da Dao. Inquiries: (86 21) 5036 6666 ext 1688. Until Aug 25 Shanghai Acrobatics

The Shanghai Grand Theatre Acrobats put on their remarkable show. Every Wed, 7.30pm. Shanghai Centre Theatre, 1376 Nanjing Lu. 50, 80, 100 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 6279 8945. Until Aug 27

Happy Circus Summer Special

Shanghai Circus World and the Shanghai Acrobat Troupe present a joint show with breathtaking aerial acrobatics and ubiquitous clowns. Sat, 2pm. Shanghai Circus World, 2266 Gong He Xin Lu. 50, 80, 100, 150, 280 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 5665 3646. Until Aug 30

Shark Festival

If you are brave enough, the Shark Festival in Aquaria 21 presents an amazing opportunity to swim with sharks and promises some special Finding Nemo activities. Daily, 9am-5pm. Gate 4, Chang Feng Park, 451 Da Du He Rd. Inquiries: (86 10) 6286 6399. Until Aug 31

Propaganda Posters In the 1950s people were force-fed images. Now we can view these original propaganda posters. Daily, 10am-3pm. Propaganda Poster Art Centre, Room BOC, 868 Huashan Lu. Inquiries: (86 10) 6211 1845. Until Aug 31

Regional

Bangkok

Mega-Pischel For those who missed talented young German photographer Albrecht Pischel's exploration of the homoerotic in the kickboxing ring at Eat Me two months ago, here's an encore exhibition at nocturnal gallery Art At Play. 114/5 Silom Soi 4. Daily, 6pm-midnight. Inquiries: (662) 632 8767. Until Aug 30

Classical Gas Love the classics? Dig cool jazz? Can't decide? Then this somewhat schizophrenically sonic evening may be just for you. Silpakorn University's music faculty presents works by Bach, Paganini, Chopin, Schuman, Hancock and Coltrane, performed by its versatile students. Thailand Cultural Centre,Ratchadaphisek Rd. Wed, 8pm. 300 baht. Inquiries: (662) 424 5623

Ilya Konovalov And Nat Yontararak Same venue, next night, strictly for purists. The Israel Embassy presents a piano duo recital by Ilya Konovalov, violinist and concertmaster of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and Thai pianist Nat Yontararak Thailand Cultural Centre. Thu, 7.30pm. 800-1,000 baht. Inquiries: (662) 645 0007

Barenaked Ladies

Hongjorn Sanae-Ngamcharoen's latest exhibition - Contemporary Nude - features more naked ladies than a Patpong cathouse. Saxophone Pub (next to Victory Monument BTS station). Inquiries: (66 2) 258 1506. Until Aug 30

Clever Marketing

American Paul Ubl spent four years photographing Thailand's markets, and the results are a fascinating exhibition titled A Walk Through The Market. Parichart Court, The Regent Bangkok. Inquiries: (66 2) 251 6127. Until Aug 31

Royal Palette Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulydej is a dab hand with the paint brush, and some of his loving portraits of his wife, who turned 71 last week, are the star attractions at the country's newest art space, the Queen's Gallery. Queen's Gallery, Rajadamnoen Klang Av, opposite Golden Temple. Thu-Tue, 10am-9pm. Inquiries: (662) Until Dec 31

Seoul Sesame Street Musical The Sesame Street team launches its Asia tour with a musical adapted from the children's TV programme and 18 performances in South Korea. Mon-Fri, 3pm and 7.30pm; Sat-Sun, 2pm and 5pm. 30,000-70,000 won. Seoul Art Centre. Inquiries: (82 2) 764 0599, www.sesamestreetlive.co.kr.Until Aug 24
Incognito The British funk, jazz, and R&B band comes to South Korea for one performance. Aug 26, 8pm. Dom Art Hall at the Children's Grand Park. 44,000-88,000 won. Inquiries: (82 2) 784 5118, or www.metiscom.co.kr

Archigram - Experimental Architecture

In 1961, Peter Cook started an architectural rebellion against the stuffy traditions of the British design firms of his time. This exhibition displays the group's sketches, cartoons and models. Daily, 11.20am-8pm. 2,000 won. Hangaram Design Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center. Inquiries: (82 2) 580 1538 or www.sac.or.kr. Until Aug 31

Caricature Exhibition Kim Jeong-il, George W. Bush and Saddam Hussein are three of the 400 famous people Kang Hyeong-gu gently mocks in his drawings and clay models.10am-7pm. Free. Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Inquiries: (82 2) 399 1154. Until Sep 2

Seoul Fringe Festival The Seoul Fringe Festival gives young artists a chance to take to the stage and the public a view of the stars of tomorrow. There will be outdoor concerts, performance art, mime and exhibitions. Times and prices vary. At venues around Hongik University. Inquiries: www.seoulfringe.net. Until Sept 7

Fashion Photography

This exhibition examines the close relationship between fashion and photography in our modern age. Images range from French photographer Gotscho who 'dresses' his photos, sometimes sewing garments into the image to create a more sculptural presentation of South Korean fashion photos of the 1960s.Tue to Sun. Daelim Contemporary Art Museum. 4,000 won. Inquiries: (82 2) 720 0667 or www.daelimmuseum.org (English available). Until Sep 9 Passageway-Overgoing German Wolfgang Laib left the medical field and visualised the beauty of milk, pollen, rice, beeswax and stone. Inspired by nature and the purity and simplicity of Eastern philosophies, the installation artist creates sculptures, photographs and drawings. Tue to Sun. National Museum of Contemporary Art. Inquiries: (82 2) 2188 6000, or www.moca.go.kr (English available). Until Sep 12

Incognito

Who needs love? Definitely the Seoul fans of this up-and-coming British jazz, R&B and soul group. Incognito's latest album, Who Needs Love, includes some Brazilian-inspired rhythms and funky dance-floor numbers. Aug 26, 8pm. Dom Art Hall at the Children's Grand Park. 44,000-88,000 won. Inquiries: (82 2) 784 5118 or www.metiscom.co.kr

Singapore

Lincoln Trio Concert

Members of New York's Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra,Wess Anderson (alto sax), Walter Blanding Jr (tenor sax) and Marcus Printup (trumpet). Sun, 6pm. Chijmes Lawn. Free. Inquiries: www.nus.edu.sg/cfa/jazz

Mardi Gras

The Necessary Stage presents Mardi Gras or what happens when people come together to organise Singapore's first Pride Parade. Sun, 8pm. Jubilee Hall, 1 Beach Rd, Raffles Hotel. $31-$71. Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com.sg

Yonex-Sunrise Singapore Open 2003

Part of the International Badminton Federation World Grand Prix Circuit, the Singapore Open will serve as an Olympic qualifier for the 2004 Games. Wed-Sun, 9pm. Singapore Indoor Stadium. Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com.sg
Tosca The Singapore Lyric Opera brings to life one of Puccini's great works with magnificent sets and performances by Zhang Guo Min and Nancy Yuen . Thu-Sun, 8pm. S$31-$111. Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com.sg
The Wiz Based on the classic children's tale Wizard of Oz, this rock musical follows the classic tale of four misfit friends who follow the yellow brick road. From Sat-Aug 29, 8pm. DBS Arts Centre. S$21. Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com.sg
The Wedding Banquet The Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) movie - about a New York resident and gay Taiwanese yuppie trying to deceive his parents with a marriage of convenience - has been turned into a musical directed by three-time Tony Award nominee John Tillinger, with dazzling sets by award-winning designer James Noon. From Thu-Aug 31, 8pm. Esplanade Theatre, S$20-$120. Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com.sg

Tokyo

Harajuku Omotesando Genki Festival Super Yosakoi 2003 Originally this festival was held in Kochi city, Shikoku Prefecture. Today, this dance and music extravaganza is popular nationwide. Dancers are dressed in up-to-the-minute costumes as well as the traditional Happi and Kimono. Music is equally diverse encompassing rock and samba, replacing the traditional bonodori music. Sat-Sun, 12pm-6pm. Omotesando, Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park. Inquiries: (81 3) 5575 2330 or www.yosakoi-harajuku.com
Ham Fair 2003 Not a chance to taste the latest katsudon delicacy, but the country's largest amateur radio event. Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. 800-1,500 yen. Tokyo Big Sight. Inquiries: JARL (81 3) 5395 3118 or www.jarl.or.jp. Edo No Taiko Japanese Drum Performance: Five different Edo-style drum groups perform. Sat, 6pm; Sun, 2pm. 2,800, 3,200, 3,500, 4,000 yen. National Theatre Big Hall. Inquiries: (81 3) 3230 3000 or www.ntj.jac.go.jp
Tokyo Jazz 2003 The second year of the Herbie Hancock-produced festival. Featuring the jazz piano giant himself and guest performers Diana Krall, Joshua Redman, Elastic Band and more. Sat and Sun, 2pm. 5,000, 6,000, 9,000 and 12,000 yen. Two-day pass 16,000-22,000 yen. Ajinomoto Stadium. Inquiries: (81 3) 3498 9999 or www.kyodotokyo.com/concert_live/index.html

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