The Planner
Exhibitions
Red Babies
A Tree To Be Found
These child-like 3-D characters form what local artist Seeman Ho describes as 'sweet terrorism'. Among her concerns are man's uneasy relationship with the environment and the consequences of genetically modified food. A live interpretation of the story featuring video installations and live music is also presented on Sat at 7pm. Para/Site Art Space, 2 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan (near 224 Hollywood Rd). Wed-Sun, 12pm-7pm (closed Mon-Tue). Free. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Until Fri
An Artist From The Bush: Andrew Lo
Hesperian
Jim Thalassoudis' work explores the irony of the inaccessible freedom of the sky. His signature style is to work on panels: one will be a skyscape and the other a gold-leaf panel with base colours that fuse through the gold leaf. Bark Modern Art, 1/F 13-14 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Mon-Fri, 12pm-7pm, Sat-Sun, 12pm-6pm. Inquiries: 2537 7271. Until Jul 4
Focus At The Frontline
Organised by the Hong Kong Press Photographers' Association, the exhibition features more than 100 photographs from 21 winners of the Photojournalistic Account of 2002 Contest. Categories include: Spot News, General News, Portraits, Sports, Features, Nature and Environment, and Photo Essays. Hong Kong Arts Centre. Daily, 9am-10pm. Inquiries: 2582 0200. Until Jul 13
My Beautiful Hong Kong
Marques de Jadraque, commissioned in 1982 to paint Pope John Paul II, has cast his gaze over Hong Kong. His cityscapes provide a welcome reminder that this is one of the most visually striking places in the world. Pop in on a Saturday this month and you can enjoy homemade, fresh roasted turkey and garden herb sandwiches with drinks. Art films are screened continuously on Saturdays too. 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane (off Old Bailey St), SoHo, Central. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11.30am-6pm. Inquiries: 2810 0063. Until Jul 19
Performing Arts
Capering Notes
An evening of Chinese music performed on traditional instruments such as the zhonghu and dizi, courtesy of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. The programme includes the Hua Mulan Overture, The Little Cavalry Boy, and High Mountains and Flowing Water. Fri-Sat, 8pm. HK City Hall Concert Hall. $150, $130, $110, $90 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009
Summer Piano Fiesta I - Andre-Michel Schub
The New Yorker has been labelled the American Pollini by New York Times music critic Harold Schonberg. Here, Schub will perform Grieg's Holberg Suite and Piano Concerto in A Minor, as well as Strauss' Ein Heldenleben. Fri (HKPO's annual Donors' Concert) and Sat, 8pm. Cultural Centre Concert Hall. $280, $190, $120, $90 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2312 6103
The Glass Menagerie
Director Jessica Lefkow's final work in Hong Kong is the highlight of the Faust Festival. It illustrates a family struggling to come to terms with the realities of life. Mother Amanda is chained by memories of former triumphs, while her son, Tom, finds family duty and obligation an increasingly heavy burden. Bedridden daughter Laura finds solace in her collection of glass animals. A bleak outlook, yes, but Tennessee Williams' masterpiece is nonetheless enchanting. In English. Thu-Fri, 8pm. Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd. $240 ($190 members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 6732
Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's emotionally charged rock musical charts the lives of twin brothers separated at birth. In English. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sat-Sun, 4pm. Shouson Theatre, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd. $180 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288
Beyond
After the sell-out success of their recent concerts, the rockers take to the stage yet again to celebrate 20 years in the business. Someone, somewhere, just can't get enough of Beyond. Sat-Jun 23, 8.15pm. HK Coliseum. $400, $200, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009
Men Expo
Described as an 'atypical men's comedy', Creation Brand's Men Expo examines the changing face of Hong Kong from 1986 to the present day through the trials and tribulations of a group of straight and gay men, via an array of stories. In Cantonese. Jun 25-29, 7.30pm and 9.30pm (2.30pm and 4.30pm matinees on Jun 28-29). Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre. $150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009
Dai Bad The Sailor
The Hong Kong Welsh Male Voice Choir presents an evening of songs and humour in this performance of the play by Norman G. Owen, E.V. Roberts and John Walsh. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm. Mariners' Club, Tsim Sha Tsui. $220 includes supper. Inquiries: 2817 1052
Film
Three Documentaries By Tammy Cheung Secondary School, Rice Distribution and Moving will be screened in the next month. The open style leaves it to the viewer to make the connection between what's on screen and the subjective viewpoint. Rice Distribution and Moving, Sat, 7.30pm. Secondary School, Sun, 5.30pm. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $50 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2824 5329
Night Scene
EXIT & Thinking Out Loud
Live music to get Lan Kwai Fong rocking. Those who found themselves in the Valley Tent after the Rugby Sevens may remember EXIT. Many of you, of course, probably won't, so here's a chance to catch them in a more intimate setting. They will be joined by Thinking Out Loud. Sat, from 9pm. Bar George, Lan Kwai Fong. Free. Inquiries: 9371 6664
Blue Door Sate your jazz appetite at this cosy little venue. The Shoichi Chinda Group takes to the stage on Sat, followed by Rickard Malmsten and the Ivan G. Solberg Group on Jun 28, 10.30pm. Blue Door, 5/F 37 Cochrane St, Central. $80 (includes one drink). Inquiries: 2858 6555
Perfecto Breaks: Lee Coombs Asia Tour
Coombs will be supported by Frankie Lam and Yin, among others. Sat, 11pm-6am. Queen's Club. $180 in advance from HMV, $230 at the door. Inquiries: 2522 7773
Renaissance World Tour DJs Anthony Pappa, Andy Jarrod and Chris Cowie spin at this HITEC extravaganza. Sat Jun 28, 11pm-6am. $320 for the first 1,000, $380 (thereafter) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288
Urbtix: 2734 9009 Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999 Fringe: 2521 7251 CityLine: 2317 6666 HK Ticketing: 3128 8288
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