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Exhibitions
Alumni Exhibition
Mainly focused on Chinese ink painting, alumni of the School of Continuing Studies show their recent works. Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm; Sat, 9am-5pm. SCS Central Learning Centre, Unit A, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Rd, Central. Inquiries: 3111 7222. Until Oct 30
Keeping Cool XI
The 11th year of Galerie La Vong's summer show offers Nguyen Trung's tranquil paintings and nudes, Pham Luan's lotus pond landscapes and a selection of the late Buu Chi's nude drawings and oil paintings, in memory of his contribution to Vietnamese art. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm. Galerie La Vong, 13/F, 1 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2869 6863. Until Oct 31
Desire And Devotion
John Ford began collecting art from India, Nepal and Tibet in 1961. Today, the John and Berthe Ford Collection has one of the world's finest private collections of Asian art. The 150 items include sculptures, miniatures and thanka paintings ranging from the 3rd century BC to the 19th century. Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 1pm-6pm. HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Road, TST. $20. Tel: 2721 0116. Until Nov 2
Jim Thalassoudis
Images Of Women VIII
Celebrating the myriad interpretations of women's identities in past and present society the show includes work by Zhang Li, Wang Yiguang, Liu Ye and Qi Zhilong. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm. Schoeni Art Gallery, G/F, 21-31 Old Bailey St and 27 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Until Nov 12
Northern Horizons
Yu Hanxi's oil paintings depict the ethnicity and culture of the Tibetan people in an intimate, photographic style. The centerpiece of the exhibition is the enormous 4-metre by 1.8-metre Story Of Tibet, portraying a larger-than-life group of Tibetans. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm. Gallery on Old Bailey, 17 Old Bailey St, SoHo, Central. Inquiries: 2869 7122. Until Nov 13
Town Corners
Chinese University of Hong Kong art teacher Yan Man-wai exhibits acrylic paintings. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm. Choice Cup Gallery, G/F, Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2804 2222. Until Nov 14
Performing Arts
Bill Frisell & The Intercontinentals
Percussion Carnival
A performance of African drum music, as well as eclectic music pieces using plastic bags, spoons and forks. The audience can bring their own small percussion instruments and play with the performers. Also featuring music by Barry Manilow, Bizet and others. Children aged three and up are welcome. Sat, 2.30pm. Auditorium, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun. $90-$150 Urbtix. Programme inquiries: 2268 7321
Dance Me To The End Of Love
Based on Nobel Prize-winning author Herman Hesse's famous novel Siddharta and the songs of Leonard Cohen. This fusion of theatre, dance and music tells the story of Siddharta's life journey in search of truth that leads him through the temptations of luxury, wealth and love to his destiny. Performed by Theatre du Pif with choreography by Alan Greig. Tomorrow and Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central. $100, $150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2904 2030
Academy Jazz Week
Students from HK Academy for the Performing Arts perform live jazz. Oct 27, 1.15pm, Academy Atrium Lounge, 1/F Foyer; Oct 28, 8pm. Academy Concert Hall. Free. (Tickets for Oct 28 performance will be released half an hour before the show.) Inquiries: 2584 8580
Extra Curricular
The Ugly Duckling
Shagadellic 3
Dress up and party to the music of the 1960s and 70s at this themed charity night. Sat, 7.30pm till late. HK Football Club, 3 Sports Rd, Happy Valley. $650, includes buffet dinner and free bar until 10.30pm (followed by cash bar). Profits go to the Christina Noble Children's Foundation. Inquiries and bookings: 2832 2186
The Dangers And Abuses Of Security Legislation
Amnesty International hosts an open forum led by Tian Chua, vice-chair of Malaysian opposition party, the National Justice Party, and a former Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience. Discussion will centre on security legislation in Hong Kong and Malaysia. Sat, 7pm-9pm. Free. Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hughes Room, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 1511
Audition For A Christmas Carol
HK Harbour Fest
Rockit Festival
Oct 25: Finlay Quaye (UK), A Guy Called Gerald (UK), The Feelers (NZ), Electric Eel Shock (JP), Six By Seven (UK), DJ Suv Live Showcase (UK), Waxed Apple (UK), Robot Live (Hong Kong), Buddhiston (JP), The Academy (HK), Uncle Joe (HK), Whence He Came (HK), DSC (HK). Oct 26: The Spanish Harlem Orchestra (USA), Regurgitator (AUS), Gold Rush (UK), Mark Gardener (ex-Ride) (UK), DJ Marky, XRS & Stamina MC (Brazil), Boom Box (UK), Leslie Loh (UK), Semi IQ and The Gospel Nation Ever (HK), Boom Box Sound System (UK), Erratica (HK), White Label (HK)
Film
Urbtix: 2734 9009 Urbtix/CityLine credit card booking: 2111 5999 Fringe: 2521 7251 CityLine: 2317 6666 HK Ticketing: 3128 8288
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