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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Giro, A Trip through Tuscany and the Italian Alps

Chris Walton's photographs  of his three-week bicycle  journey through the Italian Alps,  sun-baked Tuscany and cobbled ancient hill towns. Mon-Thu, 3pm-midnight, Fri-Sat, 3pm-3am, Fotogalerie, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries:  2521 7251. Ends Aug 16

Love in Realism

Vietnamese realist artist Ngo  Ba Hoang paints portraits of  his wife and sister. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882.

Ends Aug 17

Anatomical Signs

Exploration between semiotics and depictions of the human body, anatomical signs by artists including Shang Yang (China), Valerio Carrubba (Italy), Olivia Cheung (Hong Kong) and Iva Kontic (Serbia). Daily, 10am-7pm, Baoqu Tang Modern Art Gallery, L153, InterContinental Hotel, Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries:  2723 1928. Ends Aug 18

Memories of the Future

Esperanto Design Workshop present models and sculptures inspired from 1970s-80s toys, anime and comics by artists  Mak Siu Fung, Ming Cheung, Colan Ho. Daily, 10am-8pm,  5/F the Pao Gallery, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road,  Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0214.  Ends Aug 19

Lonely Together

Birgit Vagani's black-and-white photographs of moments of friendship and selfishness, loneliness and compassion, and perception and reality. Mon- Thu, 3pm-midnight, Fri-Sat, 3pm-3am, Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Aug 21

The Genomic Revolution

Hands-on models, interactive exhibitions, animations and  video case studies examine the field of genomics and explore their impact on science and  our everyday lives. Mon-Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10am- 9pm (closed Thu), HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$10, $20. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Oct 22

Performing Arts

Fourplay

Grammy-nominated foursome with Bob James (piano), Larry Carlton (guitar), Nathan East (bass) and Harvey Mason (drums) play a blend of smooth, funky, pop and blues jazz.  Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

DJ ie.Merg

The No 1 DMC World Title holder as battle DJ two years running  and five time world champion, DJ ie.Merg dishes out tracks from his CD Audiocide. Today, Midnight, Dragon-i, UG/F The Centrium,  60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$150. Inquiries: 3110 1222

The Massage King

Prospects Theatre depicts a play about southern China through  the eyes of a Hong Kong citizen. In Cantonese. Today-Sun, 8pm (Sat-Sun also at 3pm), Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100-260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2606 2989

When They Were Young

Disguised as a man, Lau and Kwan go to school where they meet new friends and one traitor. Performed by Trellis Theatre.  In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Sat, 7.30pm, (Sat also at 2.30pm), Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$65 (members),  HK$85 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:  2521 7251

The Punchline Comedy Club

Brian Lazanik from Canada and Britons Pierre  and Gina Yashere take to the stage.  Tomorrow-Sat, 9pm, The Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$280 (tickets at Cityline). Inquiries: 2317 6666

Asian Youth Orchestra

Okko Kamu and Richard Pontzious conduct soprano  Ida Falk Winland, violinist  Stefan Jackiw and 100 members  of the Asian Youth Orchestra.  Tomorrow-Fri, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$75-$340 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2866 1623

Embrace

Hong Kong Dance Company team up with Andy Wong, a modern dance choreographer in an experimental piece involving different walks of life and the  pain of someone dying. Fri-Sun, 8pm, (Sat-Sun also at 3pm), Sheung Wan Civil Centre, 8/F Platform, HK Dance Company, 345 Queen's Rd, Central, HK$60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 1806

Choral Showcase 1899-2006

The Hong Kong Young People's Chorus incorporates English, Chinese and foreign languages masterpieces from the past century, ranging from Edward Elgar's Nimrod to Garland's In the Mood. Musicians include soprano Yuki Ip, oboist Victor Tam, cellist David Wong, organist Wong Kin-yu, harpist Barbara Sze, flautist Nelson Wong, timpanist Ng Cheuk Ting and Chan Wai Hian on the glockenspiel. Sat, 8pm,  HK Academy for Performing  Arts, Concert Hall, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$90,  $150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.hkypc.org

Learners Chorus Annual Concert

The Learners Chorus perform works in six different languages including Bach's Cantata BWV  140 in German; Faure's Cantique de Jean Racine in French;  local composer Michael Mak's Confessio in Latin; and Mozart's The Magic Flute in Italian. Sun, 8pm, HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central,  HK$80-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9682 9741

Extra-curricular

Full-Moon Drum+Dance+Art

Kumi Masunaga leads a  rhythmic journey of drums,  sonic vibrations, neo-tribal dance, live painting, story-telling and more. Today, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Nzingha African Lounge, 48 Peel St, SoHo, Central, free. Inquiries:  9750 4212

Successful Public Speaking

The English-Speaking Union present a discussion with Joanne Ng and Haratarani Samtani, who competed in the 2006 English-Speaking Union International Public Speaking Competition in London. Today, 6.45pm-8pm, Room G04, The Center, 99 Queen's Rd, Central, HK$25- $90. Inquiries: 2186-8449

De-tox and De-stress Summer Workshop

Graeme Stuart Bradshaw, a homeopath and nutritionist and Anita Cheung, nutrition coach,  on choosing the right detox programme.  Today and Aug 16, 7pm-9pm, Integrated Medicine Institute, 17/F Kailey Tower, 16 Stanley St, Central, $490, $850 (two sessions, plus $200 rebate). Inquiries: 6056 2930

Down Memory Lane

Dr Fung Chi Ming talks about his book, Reluctant Heroes: Rickshaw Pullers in Hong Kong and Canton, 1874-1954, which reveals the history of rickshaw pullers and how they become involved in revolutionary politics. Fri,  6.15pm, Extension Activities Rm, 8/F HK City Hall High Block, Edinburgh Place, Central, free. Inquiries:  2813 7500

Film

If You Were Me 2

Following If You Were Me (2004), five filmmakers produce works about human rights, including Seaside Flower focusing  on a girl who suffers from  Down's Syndrome; A Boy with  a Knapsack involving two young refugees from North Korea;  in Korean with English subtitles. Today, 7.50pm, Aug 14, 7.50pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$55. Inquiries: www.cinema.com.hk

Love is Like a Dream

Five shorts with the theme of  love and dreams, including Black Seeds about a man working in  Lost and Found; Tea Date focuses on a widower who finds hope;  and Undressing My Mother, a documentary that explores ageing and obesity. In various languages with English subtitles. Tomorrow, 7.50pm, Aug 15, 7.50pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$55. Inquiries: www.cinema.com.hk

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

Please e-mail performances and events to listings@scmp.com



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