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David Watkins

Exhibitions

Living With Fruit

Leung Yiu-Wah's installation works put fun into the familiar. This collection previews his latest pieces to be showcased in Italy at the end of next month. Exhibition Area, Taikoo Place, 1/F Devon House, 979 King's Rd, Island East. Inquiries: 3110 4618 or www.muse-hk.com Until June 12

Thaiwijit Poengkasemsomboon

'Thailand's best abstract artist' paints canvasses full of energy and emotion. Tue-Sun, 11am-8pm. Chouinard Gallery, G/F, No 1 Princes Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072 or www.chouinardgallery.com Opens Thu

Within These Walls

In their photography of a number of walled Hakka villages in Guangdong, Ian Masterton and Ulana Switucha have captured a sense of the culture that exists in and around the enclosed villages and castles near Huiyang in Guangdong province. China Tee Club, 101 Pedder Building, 12 Pedder St, Central. Inquiries: 2521 0233. Until June 31

Le Songe Creux (The Hollow Dream)

In this culmination of 15 years' work, Frank Vigneron presents a series of ink drawings that attempts to recreate and unite two simple representations of infinity: the rectangle and the spiral. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm (closed 2pm-3pm); Sun, 1pm-5pm; or by appointment. John Batten Gallery, 64 Peel St, Central. Tel: 2854 1018. Ends Sat

Girls +

Goldsmith's graduate Yumi Kondo presents her second exhibition, featuring portraits of 'cheeky, sexy' women framed next to images that evoke a sense of that personality. Galerie Martini, 1/F 99F Wellington Street, Central. Tue-Sat 11am-7pm. Inquiries: 2526 9566 or galeriem@netvigator.com. Ends Sat

Spying On Le French May

For once Russian Cold War technology gets some respect, thanks to the Lomo camera craze. Quite right too: the machine is capable of some amazing images. Daily, noon-10pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251 Ends Sat

Bold + Trendy

A solo exhibition of 38 oil paintings by Liu Fei examines attitudes towards women and how they view themselves. Liu's work veers from the comical to the unsettling and near ghoulish. Schoeni Art Gallery, G/F 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Until Jun 9

Landscape of Passion

Ma Kwai-shun's paintings pursue a sense of Chinese tradition and a discovery of nature. The senior lecturer and deputy head of the Department of Creative Arts at Hong Kong Institute of Education and art adviser at the Arts Development Council integrates various techniques, including woodblock printmaking. Daily, 10am-9pm. Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2948 7072 Until June 11

Hoo Mojong

Regarded by many as the most famous Chinese woman painter since Pan Yuliang, the Paris-based Hoo Mojong's exhibition features 26 works. Each piece is rich in colour and texture, with bold, primary colours infused with warmth. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm. Sat, 11am-6pm. Alisan Fine Arts. 315 Prince's Building, 10 Chater Rd, Central. Until Jun 14

Performing Arts

Jun Kung Live

Jun Kung will be joined by his band JunK Art, which includes some of Hong Kong's finest musicians: Eugene Pao, Angelita Li, Jondi Mac, Ray Vaughn and DJ Darryl. Today, 9.30pm. Hard Rock Cafe, G/F & 1/F Silvercord, 30 Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui. $180 (including two Jack Daniels drinks) Inquiries: 2375 1323

Viola Dolce

Taiwanese violist Huang Hung-wei has performed across Asia and North America, including Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Centre and at the Marlboro Music Festival. Here, he is joined by the Hong Kong Philharmonic under the baton of Samuel Wong and performs Christopher Coleman's A Descent Into The Maelstrom, Haydn's Symphony No 103 in E flat Drum Roll and Berlioz's Harold In Italy. Fri, 8pm. Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium. Sat, 8pm. Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium. $100, 80, 60. Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Violinmania Christopher Warren-Green

Christopher Warren-Green is regarded as one of the most exciting players of his generation - because he conducts too. The combination is dynamite. The concert will include Grieg's Holberg Suite, Op 40, Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending (for violin & orchestra) and Brahms' Symphony No 2 in D, Op 73. Fri, 8pm. Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. $220, $140 & $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336 or info@hksinfonietta.org

South Pacific

The Rogers and Hammerstein spectacular is brought to the stage by the Hong Kong Singers. With a lavish production and a famous score, there should be something for everyone. In English. Jun 12-13 and 16-17, 7.30pm; Jun 14, 2.30pm and 7.30pm; Jun 15, 2pm and 7pm'. Sheung Wan Theatre, 345 Queen's Rd Central. $350-$210, Urbtix. Inquiries: 2537 4180 or e-mail hksingers@hotmail.com

All That Jazz

The Kassia Women's Choir makes its debut. Formed in April, it features about 50 Hong Kong women who share a love of popular hits, show tunes and gospel music. Bethan Greaves leads. June 13, Shouson Theatre Hong Kong Arts Centre. $120-$80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2575 3931

Cathay Pacific Discovery Series: Soovin Kim

Soovin Kim has performed across Europe and North America since 1996, when he won the prestigious Paganini competition. In the 26-year-old's Hong Kong debut, he will perform Mendelssohn's everpopular Violin Concerto. June 13-14, 8pm. Concert Hall, City Hall. $250, $160, $100, $60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2312 6103. or www.hkpo.com

Night Scene

The Punchline Comedy Club

The club returns after the Sars scare with the team from the hit series Who's Line Is It Anyway, who make fun out of whatever you throw at them. June 8, 9, 9pm. The Viceroy, 2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $290 Cityline (also $120 buffet dinner from 7pm) Inquiries: 2827 7777

Rude Movements

More modernism with a bit of everything thrown in. Funky, jazzy, soul-y, breakbeat-y. Possibly the most happening party in Hong Kong at the moment. Sat, 9pm. One Fifth, Starcrest, Star Street Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2520 2515

Summer Hip Hop Jam

Featuring DJs Gruv, Chris Cho, DJ Jun and DJ Dim Sum. Sat, 10pm-late. Club Ing, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, 1 Harbour Rd. $100 (incl. 1 drink). Inquiries: 2836 3691

Junk

Formed in 1987, the local folk band with a rock edge and a sense of humour say cheerio to founding member Ron James in this 'farewell' gig. Sat, 8pm. Caledonia G/F, Hutchinson House. $100 (members), $120. Inquiries: 9770 4742 or 2335 1886.

Extra-curricular

World Environment Day

Join Ecovision and Surfrider Asia for a day of fun and sunshine and a beach clean-up. Give a little love back to the land. Sat, 11am-6pm. Ham Tin Beach, Tai Long Wan, Sai Kung. For information and inquiries: info@ecovisionasia.com before Thu

Olivia Cheng's Affair With Nature

A provocative title for a plant show, this exhibition by members of the Hong Chi Association for the mentally handicapped is part of the Spring/Summer Fair 2003. Under the tutelage of former Miss Hong Kong Olivia Cheng, the workshop has produced pottery to accompany so-called 'Air Plants', which survive on the air's moisture. June 9, 10am 8pm. Conrad Hotel Grand Ballroom. Free. Inquiries: 2661 0709 or www.hongchi.org.hk

Through Spanish Eyes

Professor Gregory James and David Morgan from the Language Centre at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology will deliver a joint lecture based on their book of the same title, focusing on a Franciscan mission to Vietnam and China. In English, by the Royal Asiatic Society, Hong Kong Branch. June 13, 6.15pm. Extension Activities Room, 8/F, City Hall High Block, Central. Free. Inquiries: 2813 7500/ membership@oyalasiaticsociety. org.hk

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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