The Planner
Exhibitions
The Central Business District: Historical Perspectives
Photographs, paintings, maps and models showing the rise of Central since the 1840s. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, The University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Aug 30
Look! The Children
Chan Ka-ming's photographs of children living in remote areas of China. Mon-Sat, noon-late, Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Aug 31
Harvest Season
Landscapes by Vietnamese artist Vo Ta Hung. Mon-Sat, 9.30am- 6.30pm, Sun, 10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255. Ends Sep 2
Performing Arts
Cobbler's Princess
The Cinderella story, as adapted by the Ukrainian Shumka Dance Company of Canada, with magical gypsy spirits helping Cinderella. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, Sat, 7.30pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall Auditorium, $80-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Alice in Wonderland
The Christine Liao School of Ballet presents a performance in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Sat-Sun, Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, $100-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2736 6118
Inner Mongolia Folk Art Troupe
Ballads, epic poetry, and more in the traditional styles of the region. With Chinese surtitles. Aug 30-31, 7.30pm, City Hall Theatre, Central; Sep 1, 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Cultural Activities Hall. $80-$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009
Passion for Shanghai Concert
The subtitle, A Nite of Chinese Jazz Music, says it all for the Shanghai Jazz Orchestra's three shows in Hong Kong. Sep 2, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium; Sep 3, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium; Sep 4, 8pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall Auditorium. $80-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009
Extra-curricular
Modern Outlook of Chinese Medicine Seminar
Scholars from the Chinese University of Hong Kong on the development of Chinese medicine. In Cantonese. Today, 7pm-9pm, Basics Studio, 8/F 1-3 Wyndham St, Central, $80 (Spa Club Asia members $60). Inquiries: 2111 8780
International Arts Carnival
Music Appreciation with Lam Man-yee
In the 7th lecture of her 10-session series, the veteran composer and Canto-pop songwriter talks about music that involves both live instrumentation and taped elements. Leung Kin-fung, famous for his work on electronic violin, will demonstrate. Sep 3, 7.30pm, Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009
Toby Eady and Xinran
Film
Time and Tide - Changes in Hong Kong Cinema in the 70s
The Actress
Two young actors fall in love in 1930s Germany. But Nazi policies mean Maria must take extreme measures to be with Mark, a Jew. In German with English subtitles. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088
Videotage Video Showcase
The group's work for the year. Sat, 3pm, Videotage, Unit 13, Block PB 567, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, free. Inquiries: 2573 1869
Urbtix: 2734 9009
Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999
Fringe: 2521 7251
CityLine: 2317 6666
HK Ticketing: 3128 8288