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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. Today, 3pm-midnight, Fotogalerie, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends today

Love in Realism

Vietnamese realist artist Ngo Ba Hoang paints portraits of his  wife and sister. Today-tomorrow, 9.30am-6.30pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends tomorrow

Show Your Kernel

Artists Monica Tai On-yau,  See and Irving Cheung explore walnuts through sculpture, installation, photography, film  and sound. Today-tomorrow, 10am-9pm, HK Visual Art Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: showyourkernel@gmail.com  Ends tomorrow

Wang Chuan and Yan Shanchun

Two Chinese abstract artists blend elements of Chinese and Western aesthetics into mystical and poetic paintings. Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, Rm 202, 2/F Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Aug 26

State of Transition, Contemporary Painting from Shanghai Revisited

An exhibition by eight artists, featuring  ink paintings by Han Tianheng and Mao Guolun; landscapes  by Leng Hong; Chen Jialing's poetic lotuses and birds; Zhang Guiming's colourful folk theme; and abstract figures by Wang Dalin. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Alisan Fine Arts, 315 Prince's Bldg, 10 Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends Sep 21

Performing Arts

Phantom of the Opera

Music Nation presents the  Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Today-Sun,  7.30pm (Sat-Sun  also at 2.30pm), Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$290-$890 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Oliver!

Adapted from the  Dickens' classic, the Hong Kong Chorus Society and Theatre Space present the Broadway musical with child performers. Tomorrow-Sun, 7.30pm (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm), Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium,  12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$200-HK$340 Urbtix. Inquiries:

2734 9009

Giselle

The Hong Kong Ballet Group presents the tale of a young village girl, Giselle, who falls in love  with a nobleman disguised as a peasant. Starring principal dancers Zhu Yan and Yu Bo from the National Ballet of China. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Stars of Tomorrow  - Swan Lake Act III & Other Ballet Classics

The Jean M Wong School of Ballet casts more than 1,000 local and overseas dancers performing excerpts from classics including Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and Don Quixote. Principal dancers include Fu Shu and Wang Zhi Wei from the Guangzhou Ballet Company. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$160-HK$350 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2885 8366

Brighton Beach Memoirs

HKU Space Drama Society presents a tale about a Jewish teenager who recalls  living in  a crowded house, puberty and  first love. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 7.15pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$60 (members), HK$75 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Bauhinia Cup Hong Kong Dance Championship

Selection of winning performances by local and international dancers including Hope by Wang Di and Dream Hangs on a String by  Hong Chan U, plus dances by Hong Kong Dance Company, Wenhuating kindergarten of Guangdong. Fri-Sat, Ko Shan Theatre, Ko Shan Rd Park, To  Kwa Wan, HK$90-HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

O2 Recharge Station

Live jazz, a cappella and bossa nova,  yoga demonstrations and art, featuring Apple Chan singing golden melodies and jazz. Sat-Sun, 3.30pm-6.30pm, Stanley Plaza Village Square, free. Inquiries:  2591 1340

The Silvermine Bay Music Festival

Islands Youth Association presents a  festival in Mui Wo Silvermine Bay with more than 10 pop, rock and punk bands.  Sat, 3pm-10pm, Mui Wo Silvermine Bay, Lantau, free. Inquiries: 6051 7406

Extra-curricular

How to Beat Stress

Hong Kong Adventist Hospital presents a workshop on checking stress levels, eating healthily and exercise. Today, noon-2pm, HKU Space, Rm UC602, 6/F United Centre, Admiralty, HK$50, includes snacks (registration required). Inquiries: 2835 0555.

De-tox and De-stress Summer Workshop

Graeme Stuart Bradshaw, a homeopath and nutritionist and Anita Cheung, a nutrition coach, advise  on choosing the right detox programme  and body products. Today, 7pm-9pm, Integrated Medicine Institute, 17/F Kailey Tower, 16 Stanley St, Central, HK$490. Inquiries: 6056 2930

Simon Winchester

The author launches his latest book, A Crack in The Edge of The World, America and The Great California Earthquake of 1906. Tomorrow, 6.30pm, Bookazine, Shop 309-313A, 3/F Prince's Bldg, 6-14 Chater Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: arti@feml.com.hk

Film

Best Shorts from the Berlin International Film Festival

Eight award-winning shorts from seven countries, including The Substitute, about girl soldier Zohara;  Argentina's The Day I Died involves a love triangle between a brother, sister and her best friend; and Penpusher connects a Paris Metro passenger with a young woman. In various languages  with partial English or Chinese subtitles. Today, 9.45pm, 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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