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Exhibitions
Splash! Unilever International Schools Art Project
More than 1,500 primary school students explore the theme of water through a range of mediums including papier mache, Chinese ink marbling and collage. Guided by three Hong Kong-based professional artists. Selected works from the project will be exhibited in London's Tate Modern Museum. Exhibition Gallery, 7/F, Upper Block, HK City Hall. Daily, 9am-8pm. Inquiries: 2877 2779. Ends Thu
The Travel Show
Hong Kong And The Pearl River c.1788-1936
Dual Solo Exhibitions
'Displacement Ab-ject' by Rita Hui, and '23 Million Years Of Foreplay' by Inam Yong. Their art explores how we look at different genders and our relationships with others. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm. Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 2 Po Yan St (enter from 224 Hollywood Rd), Sheung Wan. Until Nov 23
The Art Of Ronnie Wood Exhibition
Works by The Rolling Stones guitarist. Daily, 10am-7pm. J. Gallery, The Peninsula hotel, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2369 9062. Extended to Nov 23
A Burmese Voyage
An exhibition by three Myanmese artists with very different styles: Min Wae Aung, Aung Myint and Win Pe Myint. 1/F, Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Rd, Island East. Opens today. Daily, 9am-7pm. Inquiries: 2844 5094. Ends Nov 24
Tree Man
Two digitalised paintings by Danny Yung, one appropriated from an ancient Chinese painting, and the other from the July 1 rally. Both paintings give different visions when viewed from close and afar, a product of Yung's experiments with digital technology and reading behaviour. 1a space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon. Tue-Sat, noon-8pm, Sun, noon-6pm. Inquiries: 2529 0087 or 9499 1569. Ends Nov 28
'Where Is Hong Kong?'
Avant-garde multimedia artist Leung Chi-wo exhibits colour photographs taken in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Melbourne, Toronto, Venice and New York. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm. Grotto Fine Art Ltd, 2/F, 31C-D Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends Nov 29
Portraits Of Chinese People
Freelance photographer and ex-Stern photojournalist Michael Wolf exhibits his large colour photographic portraits of people he met in China, inspired by the sociology of his subjects and the work of August Sander. Tue-Sat, 1pm-7pm, Sun, 2-5pm. John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends Nov 29
Performing Arts
Galina Gorchakova And Sergei Leiferkus
The True Story Of Ah Q
A satirical comedy based on the novel by renowned writer Lu Xun, Ah Q personifies the negative traits of the Chinese national character. In Cantonese. Tomorrow to Fri, 7.30pm. Sat, 7.30pm and 2.30pm. HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. $45-$100 HKTicketing
Baroque Classics
Instruments In Focus
Extra-curricular
Meet The Author - Clare Hollingworth
Education Past, Education Future - Hong Kong's Competitive Edge in the World
The Hong Kong Association of Business and Professional Women presents a panel discussion and dinner with Irene Ho of KPMG, Professor Staci Ford and Dr C.C. Wan. Thu, 7pm. Conrad Hotel, Chatham Room, 7/F. $$350. Inquiries: 2535 9198
Hong Kong Art Biennial 2003 - Talk Series
Leung Mee-ping and Ho Siu-kee, HK Art Biennial winners, will talk on the Hong Kong Art Biennial and artistic careers. Sat, 10.30am-12.30pm. Asia Art Archive, 2/F, 8 Wah Koon Building, 181-191 Hollywood Rd, Central. In English. Free, reservation required. Inquiries: 2815 1112
Macau And Macanese Community
Authors and Macau experts Annabel Jackson and Jason Wordie discuss the distinctive identity and culture of the Macanese. Sat, presentation at noon, lunch 1.30pm. Fringe Club, 1/F Studio Theatre, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. $400 ($300 for Asia Society members), includes buffet lunch. Inquiries: 2103 9507
Film
The Life And Times Of Wu Zhongxian
An affectionate and irreverent tribute to one of Asia's most important late 20th-century political activists, who played a key role in the development of Hong Kong's fledgling civil rights and pro-democracy movement. Sat, 7.30pm and Sun, 2.30pm. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, Upper Basement, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. In Cantonese with English subtitles. $30, $50. Inquiries: 2824 5329
10th European Film Festival
Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival
Art Of Commercials 2003
Lesbian And Gay Film Festival 2003
Urbtix: 2734 9009 Urbtix/CityLine credit card booking: 2111 5999 Fringe: 2521 7251 CityLine: 2317 6666 HK Ticketing: 3128 8288
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