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Exhibitions

Living With Fruits

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 July. Exhibition Area, Taikoo Place, 1/F Devon House, 979 King's Rd, Island East. Inquiries: 3110 4618 or www.muse-hk.com. Until Jun 12

Within These Walls

Photographing a series of Hakka walled villages in Guangdong, Iain Masterton and Ulana Switucha capture 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 Jun 31

Bold + Trendy

A solo exhibition of 38 oil paintings by Liu Fei, examining 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

Hoo Mojong

Regarded by many as the most famous Chinese female painter since Pan Yuliang, 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

Thaiwijit Poengkasemsomboon

The works of 'Thailand's best are snapped up as quickly as the 43-year-old can paint them because his. canvases are full of energy and emotion. Tue-Sun, 11am-8pm. Chouinard Gallery, G/F, No 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072 or www.chouinardgallery.com.

Until Jun 30

Performing Arts

Viola Dolce

Taiwanese violist Huang Hung-wei has performed across Asia and North America. He is joined in the SAR 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 and Berlioz's Harold In Italy. Today, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium. $100, $80, $60. Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2734 9009

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, Jun 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. Jun 13, 8pm. Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre. $120-$80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2575 3931

Cathay Pacific Discovery Series: Soovin Kim

Soovin Kim has been performing in Europe and North America since 1996, when he won the prestigious Paganini competition. This will be his Hong Kong debut, and the 26-year-old will play the ever-popular Mendelssohn Violin Concerto. Jun 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 makes its long-awaited return after Sars-enforced exile, and is back with a bang as the team from the hit series Whose Line Is It Anyway? make fun out of whatever you throw at them. Today-tomorrow, 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. Today, 9pm. One-fifth, Starcrest, Star Street, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2520 2515

Junk

The local folk band have been together since 1987 with only one personnel change since then. In this gig, they say cheerio to founding member Ron James. A band with a rock edge and a folkish sense of humour. Today, 8pm. Caledonia, G/F, Hutchinson House. $100 (members), $120. Inquiries: 9770 4742 or 2335 1886

Extra-curricular

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 'air plants' which exist on moisture in the atmosphere. Jun 9, 10am-8pm. Grand Ballroom, Conrad hotel. 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 give a joint lecture based on their book of the same title, focusing on a Franciscan religious mission to Vietnam and China. In English, by the Royal Asiatic Society, Hong Kong Branch. Jun 13, 6.15pm. Extension Activities Room, 8/F, City Hall High Block, Central. Free. Inquiries: 2813 7500 or membership@royalasiaticsociety.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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