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Exhibitions
China Hong Kong - Our Ten Years
More than 60 press images of the past 10 years by photojournalists including Oliver Tsang, Vincent Yu and Edmond Tang. Today-tomorrow, Experimental Gallery (9am-6.30pm) and Jockey Club Gallery (8am-11pm), HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0214. Ends tomorrow
Landscape Forever
Lo Shyh-charng's abstract expressionistic oils of landscapes. Today-Fri, 11.30am-7.30pm, Art Beatus Gallery, G/F, 35-39 Graham St, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138. Ends Fri
Abdelkader Benchamma
The French artist draws surreal images and repetitive patterns with pens. Today-Sat, 11.30am-8pm, Agnes b.'s Librairie Galerie, 1/F, 18 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends Sat
Talkover/Handover: Dialogues on Hong Kong Art 10 years after 1997
Twenty-three local artists, including Kurt Chan Yuk-keung, Phoebe Man Ching-ying and Luke Ching Chin-wai, interview one another about the handover and present the results in video, photography and installation. Tue-Sun, noon-8pm, 1a space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Jul 29
Chen Heng
Oil paintings depict the artist's sentiments about an innocent past. Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, 202 Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Jul 30
Transformation of Matter
So Hing-keung's photos of everyday materials. Mon-Sat, 1pm-8pm, Sun, 1pm-7pm (by appointment), Too Art, 2/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2834 0123. Ends Jul 31
Passage in the Mirror
Wong Shun-kit, Kum Chi-keng, Chau Shik-hung, To Wun, Gum Cheng Yee-man, Clara Cheung and Choi Cho-kwong depict cultural changes in Hong Kong in a range of media. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Aug 1
The Pride of China
Features Su Shi's Letter on the Consignation of Author's Graveyard among other paintings and calligraphic works of the Jin, Tang, Song and Yuan dynasties. Daily, 9am-9pm, closed Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$30. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Aug 11
Performing Arts
Corresponding Constructions
Short contemporary dance pieces explore how the body copes with foreign environments. Choreographed and performed by US dancers Charles Slender and Emily Woo Zeller. Today, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$99, HK$85 (members), HK$75 (concessions). Inquiries: 2521 7251
Hi! Education
FM Theatre Power's play reflects on Hong Kong's educational system. In Cantonese. An IDEA World Congress 2007 event. Tomorrow-Jul 29, 8pm (Sat and Jul 29 also at 3pm), HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2509 3430
International Arts Carnival
Al Simmons
The Canadian comedian plays his home-made instruments to explain sound principles such as vibration, resonance and pitch. Thu-Fri, 7.30pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Sat, 7.30pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po; Jul 29, 3pm, 7.30pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan. HK$100-HK$160 Urbtix.
Green Sheep
Search for a missing green sheep with a dancing and singing flock in this theatre for babies and toddlers. In English. Thu, 5pm, Fri, 11am, 2pm, Sat and Jul 29, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; Jul 31, 5pm, Aug 1, 11am, 2pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po; Aug 2, 5pm, Aug 3, 11am, 2pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun. HK$160, HK$180 Urbtix.
La Luna
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and Chung Ying Theatre Company present Chinese stories about the moon. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix.
A. Mui Live Concert
Spring-Time Experimental Theatre presents a story of late Canto-pop singer Anita Mui based on her hits. In Cantonese. Thu-Sat, 7.30pm (Sat also at 3pm), McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2793 1123
Internationale Cabaret Lounge
Deer Theatre presents routines of song, dance and comedy featuring cabaret talent. In English. Fri-Sat, 9pm, Le Rideau Theatre Cafe, 1/F Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$150, HK$348 (with dinner). Inquiries: 2850 8833
Air and Breath II - Phenomenon
Y-Space's dance explores breathing and its role in traditional Chinese arts. Fri, 8pm, Sat, 8pm, Jul 29, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Building, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, HK$100, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2470 0511
Children of the World in Harmony
The 16th International Children's Choral and Performing Arts Festival features choirs, dance ensembles, symphony orchestras and theatre groups. Fri-Jul 30, various times, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun; Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central; HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. HK$60, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2317 0681
Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land
HK Repertory Theatre presents Stan Lai Sheng-chuan's play that is a modern tragedy and a costume comedy at the same time. Stars Huang Lei and Yuan Quan, in Putonghua and Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles: Fri-Jul 29, 7.45pm (Jul 29 also at 2.45pm); HK version stars Louisa So Yuk-wa, in Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles: Aug 2-14 (except Aug 6), 7.45pm (Aug 5 also at 2.45pm). HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
Extra-curricular
Hong Kong Book Fair
More than 400 exhibitors showcasing books, educational software, multimedia electronic publishing and stationery. Also features seminars by writers including Lung Ying-tai, Dung Kai-cheung and Ni Kuang. Today, 10am-5pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, HK$25, HK$10 (primary school students and morning admission before 1pm), free for seniors and children under three. Inquiries: 1830 668
Asia Cultural Co-operation Forum
CinemaTangshan Tangshan
Han Wei (Hou Xiangling) loses her husband in the 1976 Tangshan earthquake and develops a love affair with his best friend (Ma Su). The relationship is challenged by traditional Chinese family values. Directed by Kevin Chu. In Putonghua with English subtitles. Sat, Jul 29, 4pm; Jul 30-Aug 1, 8pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2896 3890
Avoid Eye Contact
New York-based independent animators present shorts about the city. Sat, Aug 24, 7pm-8.30pm, HK Visual Arts Centre, 7a Kennedy Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2521 3008