Distant Blossoms

Cheung Shin-yu's watercolours of nature. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm, The Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Fri

Huizhou Vernacular Architecture Wood, brick and stone carvings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin. $10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Jul 11

Impressions of the East:

The Art of George Chinnery

Glimpses of the orient in the 19th century through paintings and sketches. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, (closed on Tue except public holidays), Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Aug 29

Summer Festival

Works by Wang Yihua, Yu Ajun, Li Shuang and Zhu Yiyong. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, noon-6.30pm, Galerie du Monde, 328 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Ends Sept

Space and Places

Four architects reconstruct space in a gallery. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm (closed on Tue except public holidays), HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Nov 28

Performing Arts

A Taste of France

Live French music. Today-Fri, 1pm, Fri-Sat, 6pm, Sat-Sun, 2pm, IFC Mall, Oval Atrium, Central. Inquiries: 2866 7163

Proof HK Repertory Theatre play about a depressed daughter. In Cantonese with English surtitles: Today-Jul 13, 7.45pm Sun, 16, 17, 2.45pm, 7.45pm. In Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles: Jul 15-17, 7.45pm. HK Arts Centre, Shouson Theatre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $100-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900

Duo Recital by Lam Sun-chun and Shum Kin-wai

Violinist Lam and pianist Shum perform. Tomorrow, 1pm-2pm, Exposition Hall, HK University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay. Inquiries: 2358 6000

James Brawn

HK Wind Philharmonia Tour Concert

A programme including works by Gustav Holst, Mozart and local composers. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, 7 Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2468 4597

Nomade

Cirque Eloize's portrayal of a gypsy carnival using acrobatics and aerialists. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, (Sat-Sun also at 3pm) HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Individual Dreams ... Shared Bed

DanceArt Hong Kong's theatrical work revealing the lives of people from Hong Kong and Taiwan. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sun, 3pm, Studio Theatre, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100, $140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

HK Youth Symphonic Band Annual Concert

Concert highlights including Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings and Fantaisie Brillante sur Carmen. Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $40, $60 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2796 7523

Romeo and Juliet

Uncle Dave's Big Day Out production of the Shakespearian classic for kids. In English. Sat-Sun, 11.30am and 2.30pm (arrive 45 mins before the show), Grappa's Cellar, Jardine House, Connaught Rd, Central, $150 (advance), $180 (door) HK Ticketing, includes pizza and drinks. Inquiries: 2110 0014

World's Children Choir Festival

Thirty children's choirs from 10 countries sing together. Opening concert: Sun, 8pm. Asian night: Jul 11, 8pm. Grand Songbridge Gala concert: Jul 12, 8pm. Closing concert: Jul 13, 8pm. Evening concerts at HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $80-$200 Urbtix. Free afternoon concerts: Jul 11-13, 1.30pm, 3pm, 5.30pm (except no show Jul 12 at 3pm), various venues.

Inquiries: 2739 9009

Extra-curricular

The Music World of Chinese Flute Dizi

Cheung Heung-wah of the HK Bamboo Flute Society hosts a lecture. In Cantonese. Today, 6.45pm-8.45pm, Wei Hing Theatre, Level 6, Amenities Building, City University, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, free. Inquiries: 2194 2477

Tie d'Eye

2005 FIVB World Grand Prix

The Federation Internationale de Volleyball's tournament with teams from China, Germany and Italy. Fri, 6pm, Sat-Sun, 1pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hunghom, $50-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2309 1078

Poetry Blooms

Films

The Living Museum

A film (1999) by Vincent Leduc about the longneck women in villages and their tragic fate. In French with English subtitles. Today, 8pm, Mediatheque Alliance Francaise 52 Jordan Rd, Jordan, free. Inquiries: 2730 3257

The Three of Us (Noi Tre)

The story of 14-year old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who is studying for a music exam. But when the music prodigy falls for Antonia, he fails the test to be with her. In Italian with English subtitles. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Speaking Up

The film (2005, 30 minutes) invites 60 people to talk about their views on the changes in Hong Kong, from the reunification to the economic downturn. Freedom Concert (2005, 30 minutes) trails a music concert shot last year in Victoria Park. In Cantonese with English subtitles. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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