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David Watkins

Exhibitions

Alias: Xianggang

South China Morning Post photographer Dustin Shum presents Hong Kong  as he sees it. Mon-Sat noon-10pm (closed Sun). Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends tomorrow

Gibberish

Mixed-up computing codes have special significance in the cultural expressions of Chinese college students born after 1980. Students from the Sichuan Fine Art Institute demonstrate exactly what that means. Karin Weber Gallery, 32A Staunton St, Central. Inquiries: www.karinwebergallery.com or 2544 5004. Ends tomorrow

Kwok Ying: In The Jungle

The exhibition features more than 15 new paintings and installations, including conventional mixed-media works, as well as an experimental project focusing on animal patterns and senses. Grotto Fine Art, 2/F, 31C-D Wyndham St, Central. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm (closed Sun and public holidays). Inquiries: www.grottofineart.com or 2121 2270. Ends tomorrow

Red Babies

Chinese artist Yu Chen  parodies revolutionary styles of old, replacing the faces of leaders with podgy-faced babies.  Schoeni Art Gallery, G/F, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm (closed on Sun and public holidays). Inquiries: gallery@schoeni.com.hk  or 2869 8802. Until Jul 14

City And Country Life:  China Around The May Fourth Movement

Two hundred images  capturing the lifestyles of ordinary Chinese  between 1908 and 1932, as well as significant moments across the country such as the May Fourth Movement. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm (closed Tue); Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2180 8111. Ends Oct

Meaning, Par Chance?

Adrian Young has been involved in visual communication all his career  as a designer. in   the UK and Hong Kong. This exhibition is the culmination of nine months in Hong Kong and his experience of communication issues. 5 O.P.T Studio/Gallery, 5 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries:

info@5opt.com.hk or 2536 9818

Performing Arts

Chinese Music Company  of Hong Kong

The eight-strong outfit  under conductor Tong Leung-tak present 'an evening of fine music - like pearls pattering on a jade plate'.  Today, 8pm. Theatre, HK City  Hall. $120, $70 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Violin Recital By Joseph Lin

Korngold's Much Ado About Nothing, Debussy's Violin Sonata, Ernst's Variations on Last Rose Of Summer and Franck's Violin Sonata in A. Tomorrow, 8pm. Theatre, HK City Hall. $120, $80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Summer Piano Fiesta III  - Jean-Yves Thibaudet

The flamboyant French pianist  will perform Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin and Piano Concerto in G. Today-tomorrow, 8pm. Cultural Centre Concert Hall. $280, 190, 120, 90. Inquiries: 2312 6103

Shaolin Martial Arts

From Songshan Shaolin Temple of China, the monks demonstrate their supreme strength and agility.  Tomorrow, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai. Sun, 2pm-3.30pm and 7.30pm-9.30pm, Kowloon Park Sports Centre, 22 Austin Rd, TST. Free tickets available on a first-come-first-served basis.  Inquiries: 2724 3344

Priscilla Chan In Concert

The singer will perform some of her greatest hits. Today-Sun, 8.15pm. $400, $280, $200, $100. HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom. Inquiries: 2355 7234

Film

The Psychic Labyrinth Of Murnau

Full retrospective on FW Murnau (1888-1931), the   master of expressionist filmmaking. Extra screenings of Nosferatu scheduled on Sun, 7.15pm at the Cinema of the Hong Kong Film Archive. $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088

BC Discovery

Broadway Cinamatheque presents five award-winning films that were missed first time around. Deep Breath: Jul 7-9, 20-21; Distance: Until Sun; Peeping Tom: Jul 15-18; Punch Drunk Love: Jul 19; Trouble Every Day: Jul 10-14, 22. All screenings 9.40pm. Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei. $40. Inquiries: 2332 9000 or 2388 3188. Until Jul 23

Night Scene

Independance

Liquid celebrates July 4 with a night of American classics by DJ Prince, and Stateside house classics from DJs Christian and Steve Yau. Today, 10pm-late.  Liquid, 1-5 Elgin St, Soho, Central. Inquiries: 2549 8386

ROAR Asia Tour

This is British outfit ROAR's first Asian tour. Tomorrow, DJ Jimpy spins alongside cohorts Yin, Jimi K and Tak. 10pm until late. Queens Bar & Disco, 1/F Queen's Theatre, Central. $180. Inquiries:  9043 0969 or 2522 7773.

Urbtix: 2734 9009 Urbtix/CityLine  credit card booking: 2111 5999 Fringe: 2521 7251 CityLine: 2317 6666 HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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