The Planner
Exhibitions
Silver and Ink Landscape photographs by Tom Fischer and his photography students at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Today, 11am-7pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei. Inquiries: 2837 4724. Ends today
Hong Kong Tram Exhibition
Exhibition commemorating the 105th anniversary of Hong Kong trams in the city featuring tram memorabilia from Alan Cheung Shun-kwong's collection. Today, noon-9pm, 1/F Plaza Hollywood, 3 Lung Poon St, Diamond Hill. Inquiries: 211 8811. Ends today
Pinhole Fotologue
Ceci Liu, Stanley Ng Wai-cheong and their students' pinhole photographs of community concerns. Sat-Sun, 2pm-7pm (weekdays by appointment), Studio de Dimension de Tofu, Unit L6-22, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei. Inquiries 9628 4275. Ends Jun 28
Feigned Innocence: We All Look
Multi-media group exhibition about looking and being looked at with works by artists including Simon Birch, Almond Chu, Norman Ford, Manu Luksch and Samuel Adam Swope. Daily, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Jun 28
Colour of Silence
Paintings by two female artists, Mor Mor from Myanmar and Hongkonger Yuen Nim-chi. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun, 2pm-6pm, Karin Weber Gallery, G/F, 20 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2544 5004. Ends Jul 8
Ancient Chinese Bronzes from the Shouyang Studio
Artefacts from the Katherine and George Fan Collection in New York that illustrate the development of bronze art and technology from China's Xia to the Western Han dynasties. Daily, 10am-5pm, Art Museum, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7416. Ends Aug 2
Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation
Exhibition of pieces from the Fondation Louis Vuitton pour la Cr?ation, including works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paul Chan, Cao Fei, Yang Fudong and Jeff Koons, and Gilbert and George that show the strong relationship between art and commerce. A Le French May programme. Daily, 10am-6pm (Sat until 8pm), closed Thu (except public holidays), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$30. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Aug 9
Time Ligaments
Exhibition of works by nine Vietnamese artists (Khanh Cong Bui, Tiffany Chung, Phu Nam Thuc Ha, Christine Nguyen, Thi Trinh Nguyen, Tuan Andrew Nguyen, Tuan Thai Nguyen, Rich Streitmatter-Tran and Tu Duc Nguyen). Thu-Sun, noon-5pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery Art Projects and Annex, 6/F Chai Wan Industrial City Phase 1, 60 Wing Tai Rd, Chai Wan. Inquiries: 2558 5665. Ends Aug 16
The Verve of Light and Shadow
Inaugural exhibition of the Hong Kong Photography Series features the work of local photographers Tchan Fou-li, Kan Hing-fook and Leo K.K. Wong. Daily, 10am-6pm (Sun until 7pm), closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Oct 26
Performing Arts
Cats
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises and the Really Useful Group present Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, about cats at their annual ball. In English with Chinese surtitles. Today, 2pm, 7pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$350-HK$895 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8203 0299
She Came From Beijing
Perry Chiu Experimental Theatre's musical about an ambitious young woman from Beijing who hopes to become a superstar in Hong Kong. In Cantonese. Today, 2.15pm, also 5pm, Tue, 8.15pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$150-HK$250 Urbtix, Inquiries: 6377 7240
He is Kong Girl She is Kong Boy
Jim Chim Sui-man stars in PIP Theatre's comedy on gender relations. Edward Lam Yik-wah directs. In Cantonese. Today, Sat-Jun 28, 2.30pm, also today, Tue-Jun 28, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$170-HK$420 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2511 0139
The House of Bernarda Alba
Vicki Ooi directs the Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection's production of Spanish dramatist Federico Garcia Lorca's story of a widow whose heavy-handed domination of her daughters leads to tragedy. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Today, 3pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$100, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2520 1716
The Miser
Peter Jordan directs the Chung Ying Theatre Company's adaptation of Moliere's comedy about a moneylender whose daughters long to escape his frugal household. In Cantonese. Today, Sat-Jun 28, 3pm, also Wed, Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$140-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3961 9803
Titus Andronicus 2.0
Tang Shu-wing Theatre Studio's version of William Shakespeare's tragic play about a Roman general engaged in a cycle of revenge with the Queen of the Goths. In Cantonese. Today, 3pm, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325
Tides in Limbo
The Vagina Monologues
The Perry Chiu Experimental Theatre's production of Eve Ensler's play about women's self-discovery through discussions about their bodies. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Today-tomorrow, 8.15pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$120, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6377 7240
Amy Sze
The local pianist gives a recital of works by composers such as Mozart, Schumann and Scriabin. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Classical Settings
Chamber Music HK presents performances by area chamber musicians of works by Dvorak, Rossini, Mozart and Beethoven. Tue, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Moulin Rouge District Quartier Pigalle
HK Theatre Association's comedy about an eclectic community that includes French Cancan dancers, drug addicts, homeless women and angry men. In French with English surtitles. Wed-Sat, 7.45pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$160, HK$130 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
20th Century Settings
Chamber Music HK presents performances by area chamber musicians of Richard Strauss' Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Poulenc's Brass Trio, Prokofiev's Clarinet Quartet and Terry Riley's In C. Wed, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Chet Lam
Chamber Music Festival
Cellists Trey Lee and Tomas Djupsjobacka, violinists Claudia Ajmone-Marsan, Pekka Kuusito and Yang Tianwa, pianists Tanya Bannister, Chen Jie, Ingrid Filter and Jarkko Riihimaki, clarinetist Anton Dressler, viola player Atte Kilpelainen play: works by Schumann, Beethoven and Brahms, Thu, 8pm, HK$200-HK$600; works by Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Dvorak, Fri, 7pm, HK$180-HK$360; tangos from Finland and Argentina and other world music, Fri, 10pm, HK$160-HK$300; works by Turina, Poulenc and Faure, Sat, 7pm, HK$180-HK$360; JS Bach's the Goldberg Variations, Sat, 10pm, HK$160-HK$300; and works by Schubert, Brahms, Schumann and Mendelssohn, Jun 28, 8pm, HK$180-HK$360 Urbtix. All concerts at HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central. Inquiries: 3518 7290. The musicians also play a selection of the festival repertoire, Jun 28, 2pm, 3.30pm, Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, 7 Castle Rd, Mid-Levels, tickets free but HK$10 entry fee for museum is required. Inquiries: 2541 9390
Vincy Chan
The Canto-pop singer in concert. Thu, 8.15pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$150, HK$320 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2835 6688
Masters and Masterworks
Yan Huichang conducts banhu player Shen Cheng, erhu player Yan Jiemin, erhu and zhonghu player Liu Yang and the HK Chinese Orchestra in playing contemporary huqin music. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
Mozart VC4 by Isabelle Faust
Englishman Nicholas McGegan conducts German violinist Isabelle Faust and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in performing Haydn's Symphony No 59 Fire and Symphony No 85 La Reine, Mozart's Violin Concerto No 4 and Lutoslawski's Partita. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Wu Bai and China Blue
The Taiwanese rocker and his band in concert. Sat, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$480 Urbtix, Inquiries: 2905 8134
Extra-curricular
Pok Fu Lam Market
Signature Analysis
Signature consultant Manaklal Agrawal conducts a seminar on analysing people's personalities, strengths and weaknesses via their signatures. In English. Today, 3pm-5pm, Khana Khazana, 4/F Winfield Commercial Building, 6-8A Prat Avenue, TST, free, registration required. Inquiries: 3698 2637
Floating Book Fair
Through the Looking Glass: China's Foreign Journalists from the Opium Wars to Mao
Shanghai-based writer Paul French talks about the old China press corps who reported on the country during eventful periods of its history. In English. Tomorrow, 1.15pm (reception, 12.30pm, lunch, 12.45pm), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511
The City of Heavenly Tranquility
Journalist Jasper Becker relates how the Chinese government is flattening historic buildings in Beijing. In English. Tomorrow, 7pm (reception, 6.30pm), The Helena May, Blue Room, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$200, HK$150 (Asia Society members), registration required. Inquiries: 2103 9508
Tajikistan: Jewel of the Pamirs
Author Huw Thomas lectures on the mountainous country's ethnic groups, religion, languages, politics and economy. In English. Tomorrow, 7.30pm (reception, 6.30pm), 2/F Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kong Po, Causeway Bay, HK$150, HK$100 (Royal Geographical Society members). Inquiries: 2583 9700
Graham Webb
The British entrepreneur gives a motivational talk on how he, a physically disabled person, built a multi-million dollar enterprise. In English. Tue, 12.30pm-2pm, HK$120, HK$100 (Community Business members), includes lunch, registration required. Inquiries: 2152 1889. He also takes part in a session with Ferguson International Freight Forwarders president Stephen Ho that explores how to identify creative skills in students, and to inspire teachers to evaluate students beyond academic results. In English. Tue, 6pm-7pm, free, booking required. Inquiries: RSVP@britishcouncil. org.hk. Both events: 3/F British Council, 3 Supreme Court Rd, Admiralty.
A Conversation with Jimmy Lai
The Next Media chairman shares his thoughts at an event moderated by journalist-broadcaster Stephen Vines. Wed, 1.15pm (reception, 12.30pm; lunch, 12.45pm), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511
Black Night Charity Party
Cinema
The Cold War and Hong Kong Film
The HK Film Archive presents films that show the impact of the cold war, including the following two. Ends today. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139
On the Waterfront
Marlon Brando stars in this drama about a boxer turned longshoreman who struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses. Also starring Rod Steiger. In English. Today, noon, HK Film Archive.
The 72 Martyrs of Canton
Nine filmmakers direct a drama based on the revolutionaries who were killed in an uprising against the Qing government. In Putonghua. Today, 5pm, HK Film Archive.
Indie Film Screenings: Classic and New
Reunion
Kwan Pak-huen's drama about an unemployed man whose relationship with a prostitute threatens his family life. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, MCL Telford Cinema.
A Wreath for Madame Kawakita
The HK Film Archive presents 22 films by Japanese filmmakers to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Kashiko Kawakita, including the following one. Until Jul 12. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900
The Ceremony
Nagisa Oshima's satire on Japanese attitudes that is told through a series of elaborate ceremonies, such as weddings and funerals, involving a provincial Japanese clan. In Japanese with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive.
Pearl River Delta
25th Collective Exhibition of
Stand-Up Comedy
Canadian Sugar Sammy, Briton Stephen Grant and New Zealander Al Pitcher perform. In English. Tue, 8pm, Crowne Plaza Shenzhen, 9026 Shennan Rd, Overseas Chinese Town, Shenzhen, 240 yuan, includes two drinks. Inquiries: (86 755) 2693 6677
Rain's Fashion Concert
Unforgettable of Bruckner's Romantic Night
German Claus Peter Flor conducts the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra in playing Haydn's Symphony No 101, The Clock and Bruckner's Symphony No 4 in E-Flat Major, Romantic. Sat, 8pm, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qing Bo Lu, Er Sha Island, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 60-180 yuan. Inquiries: en.piao.com.cn/guangzhou or (86 20) 8735 2222
Parting the Shadows: Moving Body III
Step Out presents dances that explore shadow, light and body movement. Sat-Jun 28, 8.15pm, Poor Space, Rua da Espectacao de Almeida 3A, Son Heng Building, Macau, 30 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2835 1572