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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

Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Inquiries: 2370 3495 or www.hkiac.gov.hk. Ends Sun

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

The literary agent specialising in representing Asian writers talks about the development of Asian writers and their impact and future, followed by a talk by Xinran, whose The Good Women of China is one of the prime examples of Chinese writers hitting it big in western markets. Sep 6, 5.30pm, Gallery Bar, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Road, Central, free. Inquiries: [email protected]

Film

Time and Tide - Changes in Hong Kong Cinema in the 70s

Featuring 12 films representative of the period. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30, Urbtix. For programme, see www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends tomorrow

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

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