Week ahead

Swire Group

Published: 12:00am, 3 Jul 2011

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Today

Make a miniature store

History Museum staff and volunteers conduct a workshop on how to construct a model of a typical Hong Kong grocery store: 4-5pm; Fun Corner, The Hong Kong Story Gallery 8, Museum of History; free; inquiries: 2724 9082.

In retrospect: Zooming in on Hong Kong

Exhibition of miniature old street scenes, Centre Bridge, 2/F, Cityplaza, Taikoo Shing, till July 17

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Noh art workshop

Children can learn about the characteristic backdrops for Japanese Noh theatre (typically featuring a building with a Shinto-style roof and a painted pine tree), how the setting is produced and get the chance to paint their own tree on a fan in the classical style. From 11am-12.30pm, Hong Kong City Hall Exhibition Hall Room A; bookings through Urbtix: parents HK$110, children HK$70; details www.hkiac.gov.hk

Thursday

Hong Kong Young Artists Showcase

Featuring musicians and composers from the city's secondary schools, including eight young singers chosen in an online vote who will perform covers as well as original compositions from student songwriters. At 3pm, Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre; tickets HK$75 (free seating) from Urbtix, inquiries: 2734 9009.

Friday

The Sandman And The Lost Sand Of Dreams

The International Children's Film Festival begins with this animated feature about the Sandman, who brings us pleasant dreams. But when Dreamland is taken over by the evil Habumar, the Sandman and his sidekicks embark on a quest to prevent nightmares from dominating our sleep. 7.30pm, Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum; tickets HK$50 from Urbtix.

Saturday

Moscow Circus on Ice

Performers from the Russian troupe combine cool skating with dazzling stunts and dance in a fun, energy-packed show to open the International Arts Carnival. 7.30pm, July 8-9; Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre; also 3pm, July 9-10. Tickets HK$360, HK$300, HK$240 from Urbtix.

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