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Hong Kong Exhibitions Meaning, Par Chance? Adrian Young has been involved in visual communications all his career as a designer in Britain, Hong Kong and Australia. This exhibition is the culmination of nine months in Hong Kong. 5 OPT Studio/Gallery, 5 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2536 9818 or info@5opt.com.hk. Until Tue Fields In The Sun Two Vietnamese painters, Le Thanh Son and Nguyen Dinh Dung, capture the texture and colour of summer. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm; Sun, 10.30am-6pm. Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255 or antiques@archangelantiques.com.hk. Until Jul 31 A Visual Potpourri Galerie Du Monde's summer season sees a diverse group of artists, in celebration of a healthier summer in Hong Kong. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 12pm-5pm. Galerie Du Monde, 328 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Until Jul 31 Illumination In his daily wrangling with the concept of light, 33-year-old local artist Wong Kin has been inspired to create this series of paintings and installations. Tue-Sun, noon-8pm. Agnes b's Librairie Galerie, 22 Elgin St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Until Aug 3 Last Summer When he's not surfing Bondi, Craig Parnaby paints quirky beachscapes. . Mon-Fri, 12pm-7pm, Sat-Sun, 12pm-6pm. Bark Modern Art, 1/F, 13-14 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7271. Until Aug 3 Second Nature British artist Ralph Kiggell studied traditional and contemporary woodblock printing in Japan and exhibits a series of prints exploring aspects of nature in the tropics. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm (closed 2pm-3pm); Sun, 1pm-5pm. John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Until Aug 9 Pure Showcase of new talent such as the Gary Hume-esque pop art figures of George Savill and the moody, abstract works of Waldemar Kolbusz, as well as new work by Mariko Jesse, Tim Hall, Gavin Tu and Yumi Koarry Yung and others. Galerie Martini, Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm. 1/F, Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: 2526 9566 or www.galeriemartini.com. Until Aug 23 City And Country Life: China Around The May Fourth Movement Showcase of 200 images from numerous trips to China between 1908 and 1932 by American social scientist Sidney D Gamble (1890-1968), who pioneered the use of photography as part of a social study. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Mon, Wed-Sat (closed Tue); Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2180 8111. Ends Oct 6 A Softer Palette Vietnamese painter Do Man presents subtle works focusing on his country's tranquil countryside. The work of his fellow countryman Trinh Thanh Tung focuses on the mystique of the female image. Aug 1-21, Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am-6pm. Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255 or antiques @archangelantiques.com.hk Change For Eminent Huang Hui's fascination with Chinese culture shines through in her series of abstract paintings depicting the dramatic world of traditional Chinese opera stars. Aug 1-31, Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm. Memory Gallery, Mezzanine 3, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: 2868 6189 75 Years Of Broadcasting In Hong Kong To mark its 75 years of broadcasting, RTHK, together with the Museum of History, presents artefacts from equipment, to rare album covers to classic radio and TV programmes. Aug 13-Sept 22. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST. Inquiries: 2724 9042 Performing Arts Good Wind Like Water Zuni Icosahedron presents two 50-minute multimedia performances featuring traditional Song dynasty poems. Good Wind features Kunqu opera artist Shi Xiaomei and Taiwanese popster Valen Hsu, and Rebecca Pan stars in Like Water. Today, 3pm. Hong Kong City Hall Theatre. $180, $120, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009 The Sleeping Beauty Tchaikovsky's classic directed by Hong Kong Ballet's Stephen Jeffries who as a director in 1970 was the youngest interpreter of the role of Prince Florimund. Today, 3pm and 7.30pm. Hong Kong Cultural Centre. $220, $170, $110, $80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724 Wave 2003 The annual showcase for the best of local performing art, this year's event will promote experimental theatre combining video, ceramic and installation art. Today-Aug 2, times vary. HK Arts Centre, Mcaulay Studio. $90 HK Ticketing. Bookings and inquiries: 3128 8288 or www.hkticketing.com Uncle Dave's Big Day Out: Cinderella The American Community Theatre presents this famous fairytale with action, dance and music. Ticket price includes a pizza/sandwich buffet with soft drinks for kids and parents alike. In English. Today 11.30am, 2.30pm and 5.30pm. Grappas Country, Jardine House, Central. $150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2114 7139 or david@chunkyonion.com. Rubalcaba/Sanchez Quartet This Grammy Award-winning quartet - pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, saxophonist David Sanchez, bassist Armando Gola and drummer Ignacio Berroa - play Latin jazz. Jul 23, 8pm. Concert Hall, HK City Hall. $350, $250, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 Au Man-bun Guitar Recital Guest performers include Chan Pui-ching on guitar and Chan Wing-mui on piano. Jul 29, 1pm-2pm. HKUST Centre for the Arts, Exposition Hall. Inquiries: 2358 6149 or www.ust.hk/cfa Leslie Howard Plays Liszt Featured in the Guinness World Records, for his 95-CD recording of all Franz Liszt's solo piano works, Leslie Howard is synonymous with the music of the romantic pianist. He is supported by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. Jul 31, 8pm. HK City Hall Concert Hall. $220, $140, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009 Pinocchio Hong Kong Dance Company's full-length dance drama Pinocchio features Harry Wong, the renowned local magician and musician, in the role of Cricket. Suitable for adults and children. Aug 1, 7.30pm; Aug 2-3, 3pm and 7.30pm. Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium. $180, $140, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 1810 or www.hkdance.com Jose Feliciano: 'Hello To Hong Kong' Born blind, Jose Feliciano plays guitar, bass, banjo, keyboards, timbales, mandolin and harmonica. He brings his 10-member band to Hong Kong. Aug 9, 8pm. Convention and Exhibition Centre. $580, $380 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288 Fetish Stories Expand your sensual horizons at this new dance performance by former DV8 performer and collaborator, Robert Tannion. For adults only. Aug 8-10, 8pm. Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall. $150, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 Film Radiohead In Motion A 77-minute show selects some of the best footage from the leading British rock band. Today, 5.30pm. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre. $50 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2582 0268 Breeze Of Summer Fresh Air Showcasing eight films from the 1950s made by the legendary Great Wall Studios, the festival includes Tales Of The City (1954), The Inspector General (1955), Irreparability (1955), Diamond Thief (1955), Apartment For Women (1956), The Green Swan Club (1958), Bachelors Son (1959) and A Mermaid's Love (1960). Today-Jul 27, 2.30pm, 5pm, 7.15pm. Hong Kong Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139 BC Discovery Broadway Cinamatheque presents five award-winning films that didn't make it into our multiplexes first time around. Deep Breath: today and tomorrow; Trouble Every Day: Tue. All screenings 9.40pm. Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei. $40. Inquiries: 2332 9000 or 2388 3188. Until Jul 23 Under The Bridges Helmut Kaeutner's 1945 classic depicts the owner and sole crewman on a river barge who love the same girl. Jul 25, 7.30pm, Hong Kong Space Museum Lecture Hall. $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088 Night Scene Get Real Amusingly named Californian DJ Sideburn Sid spins four decades of music to dance to. From Bowie to Blur, the Kinks to St Etienne. No cover charge and drink promotions until midnight. 6pm-late every Thu. Liquid, 1-5 Elgin St, SoHo, Central. Inquiries: 2549 8386 or info@liquid.com.hk Punchline Comedy Club British comedian and ventriloquist Paul Zerdin delivers sharp-tongued jokes through his alter egos and puppets. Joining him is Sean Meo - described as surreal, sexy and very, very funny. Jul 24-26, 9pm. The Viceroy, 2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $220. Inquiries: 2317 6666 or www.cityline.com Extra-curricular Tango Argentino With Gladys Fernandez The tango expert is in Hong Kong to offer some expert tuition. Beginners' courses take place tomorrow and on Jul 28, Aug 4 and Aug 11, 8pm-9.30pm. Studio Oasis, 1 Anton St, Wan Chai. $720 members; $960 non-members. Inquiries: 8209 0520 or go to www.tango tang.com Avant-Garde Art Lecture Art scholar and historian Gao Ming-lu, will be sharing his views on Chinese avant-garde and abstract art. Tue, 6.30pm-7.45pm. AAA, 2/F 8 Wah Koon Building, 181 Hollywood Rd, Central. Seats are limited. Inquiries: 2815 1112 or info@aaa.org.hk Grand Canyon One of the seven natural wonders of the world, Arizona's Grand Canyon can be witnessed in this 37-minute omnimax spectacular. Daily. Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, TST. Opening hours: Mon, Wed-Fri, 1pm-9pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm; closed Tue. Inquiries: 2724 9075. Until Sep 29 Oye Salsa Cha-cha-cha along to the weekly salsa classes followed by hours of dancing. Every Tue. Snacks 7.30pm, 8pm lessons, dancing begins at 9pm-late. Club ING, 4/F, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9238 1071 or www.hksalsa.com Macau Encounter With History Photographic exhibition commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Macau Basic Law. Some of the photographs are rarities dating back to the late 19th century. Tue-Sun, 9am-9pm (closed Mon). Gallery of the Macau Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau. G/F, Macau City Hall, Largo do Senado. Free. Inquiries: (853) 988 4178. Until Aug 3 Moonlight Reflected On Transparent Water Exhibition of antiquities featuring the lotus flower, Macau's official symbol and a Buddhist symbol of purity. Daily, 9am-9pm. Pavilion of the Lou Lim Ieoc Garden (close to Tap Seac on the Macau peninsula). Free. Inquiries: (853) 988 4170. Until Aug 8 The Principles Of Harmony Exhibition of 80 religiously motivated pieces of art, such as statuettes of saints, owned by Macau's Jesuits. Guided tours of the exhibition every Sat and Sun, 3pm and 4pm, in Cantonese, Portuguese and English. Casas Museum, Taipa Island. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm (closed Mon). Free. Inquiries: (853) 988 4170. Until Aug 3 Reflections Photo exhibition featuring the often difficult life of Chinese women in Canada over the past 150 years. Tue-Sun, 10am-6.30pm (closed Mon). Arts Museum, 1/F Macau Cultural Centre. 5 patacas (HK$5) (free on Sun). Inquiries: (853) 791 9814. Until Aug 31 Macau: Safe Harbour - George Smirnoff Centennial Exhibition Watercolours and oil paintings by the Russian painter who took refuge in Macau in 1944-45, and became part of the enclave's cultural heritage. The paintings show the Macau of the mid-1940s. Jul 25, Tue-Sun, 10am-6.30 pm. 2/F, Macau Museum of Art, Macau Cultural Centre. Inquiries: (853) 7919814. Until Nov 9 Lio Brothers' Piano Recital/Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra Macau-born brothers Lio Kuok-man, 22, and Lio Kuok-wai, 14, are rising stars on the international piano awards circuit. The recital is a celebration of their latest international awards. Jul 27, 8pm. Macau Cultural Centre, Grand Auditorium. 60 patacas, 50 per cent discount for senior citizens and students. Programme information (853) 700 699. Ticket reservations in Macau (853) 555 555 and in Hong Kong 7171 7171. Fong Yim-fun: The Life And Work Of A Cantonese Opera Artiste Focusing on the colourful life on and off stage of Cantonese opera's legendary 'Queen of Female Principals', Fong Yim-fun, including costumes, librettos, photos and publicity materials, and the screening of seven of her films. Today-Oct 12. Macau Museum on Fortress Hill. Every Sun. Inquiries (853) 335141 or check: http://www.icm.gov.mo NATIONAL BEIJING Beijing Unmasked Artist Philip Kennedy has taken up July residency at Red Gate's Bei Gao studio. The British sculptor will be welcomed by Chinese sculptors Li Gang, Wang Shugang and Liang Shuo and Chicago's Lisa Norton, all in residence at Bei Gao. Red Gate Gallery, Dongbianmen Watchtower. Inquiries: (86 10) 6525 1005 or redgate@eastnet.com.cn Music Summit A cross-section of women hot on the capital's live music scene. Thu, 9pm. 4 Jiuxian Qiao Lu (behind Hongyuan Apartments). 30 yuan (HK$28). Inquiries: Yan Club (86 10) 8457 3506 Chinese Experimental Ink And Wash Featured artists include Chen Honghan, Liu Zijian, Sun Baijun, Wei Qingji, Zhang Yu, Shi Guo, Zhang Jin, Liang Quan and Pan Ying. Jul 26-Aug 17, 10am-5pm, daily. The Dongbianmen Watchtower, Chongwenmen. Inquiries: (86 10) 6525 1005 or visit redgategallery.com Meditation On Existence Recent works from Songzhuang artists exploring the theme of the value of human existence. The Village Club also offers art classes, visits to artist studios, BBQ lunches and the opportunity for visitors to stay the night in the country. Daily, 9am-6pm. Artist Village Gallery, 71 Nanjie Xiaopu Village, Songzhuang. Inquiries: (86 10) 6959 5367. Until Jul 31 Over There: Recent Works Of Wang Yin Shandonger Wang Yin paints his new works on delicate silk. Wed-Sun, 1pm-6pm. China Art and Archives and Warehouse, Caochang Dicun, Jichang Fulu. Inquiries: (86 10) 8456 5152 or www.archivesandwarehouse.com. Until Aug 29 Beijing Hikers The club offers a gentle, three-hour hike in the Beijing suburb of Pinggu county, through villages, over bridges and past mountains. Every Sun, 8.30am, meeting at the Lido Hotel Starbucks. 150 yuan (HK$141) or 100 yuan covers a round-trip bus transport, guide service and refreshments. Hikers are advised to bring their own lunch and water. Inquiries: visit www.bjhikers.com GUANGZHOU How Slow Are You? A selection of limited-edition T-shirts designed by www.slow.cn, who use the garments and slogans to express social, cultural and political thoughts and beliefs. Daily, 10am-11am. 5/F Express Cafe, Gallery of Guangzhou Painting Academy, 3 Zhong Shan San Lu. Free. Inquiries: (86 20) 8385 6765. Until July 30 Blue Note Bar The top jazz bands of the area play monthly at this cosy, lively venue. Daily, 7.30pm-2am. G/F, 165 Tao Jin Lu, opposite 7-11 and near the Indian Restaurant. Free. Inquiries: (86 20) 8359 3384 The Fun Of Collecting (Shou Cang De Le Qu) The exhibition brings together 200 works of art collected by folk collectors in Guangzhou, including bronze work, ceramics and jade. Other exhibits include ancient seals and fans. Daily, 9am-4pm except Mon. The Memorial Museum of Generalissimo Sun Yat-sen's Mansion, 18 Dong Sha Jie, Fang Zhi Lu, Hai Zhu District. 3 (students), 5, 6 yuan. Free Chinese guide service. Inquiries: (8620) 3428 1366, or (8620) 8423 5801. Until Jul 31 SHANGHAI Hu Opera: A Countryside Dream Performed by the Baoshan Hu Opera Troupe, this cheery opera depicts the life of Jin Lanyun, an orphan whose luck turns for the worse when her husband dies young. Yifu Theatre, 701 Fuzhou Lu. 160, 120, 80, 40, 20 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6351 4668 Until Tue 2003 Pudong World Carnival Rides and games with food from all over the world, jazz, international folk art and ethnic Chinese performances. Daily, 3pm-11pm. Yincheng Bei Lu, Dong Yuan Lu, near the Oriental Pearl Tower, Lujiazui. 30 yuan (HK$28). Inquiries: (86 21) 3887 0686. Until Jul 27 YPHH Jazz Wednesdays Jazz Wednesdays are back at the Niche Bar which is celebrating with drink specials and discounts in any of the Westin Shanghai's restaurants when punters remember to mention YPHH and/or Jazz Wednesdays. Aug 13, from 8pm. Niche Bar, Westin Shanghai, 88 Henan Central Rd. Inquiries: www.yphh.com TAIPEI 2003 Formoz Festival The Chinese rock'n'roll festival returns to Taipei and features international bands such as hip-pop group MP Family. Heavy metallers Impiety arrive from Singapore, Sugar Plant from Japan, hip-pop heavy metal Fat Job and Hong Kong's King Lychee also join the party. Locals include the best of hip-hop, MC Hot Dog, Dog G, DJ Lin-chuan, Sandee, Clipper, Back Quarter, Tizzy Bac and Won-fu. Today, tomorrow, 7.30pm. Taipei Municipal Children's Recreation Centre No 66, Chung-shan North Road Sec 3, Taipei City. NT$350 (HK$79) (single entrance today), or NT$600 (single entrance tomorrow). Inquiries: www.formoz.com Miniatures Museum Of Taiwan War has inspired military model-makers to create a three-dimensional world of tiny weapons. A little kooky and very kitsch. Tue-Thu, 10am-6pm. Miniatures Museum of Taiwan, B1, No 96, Sec 1, Jian-kuo N. Rd, Taipei City. NT$180-100. Inquiries: (886 2) 2515 0583, www.mmot.com.tw/index. Until Sep 28 REGIONAL BANGKOK Coldplay Front-man Chris Martin and friends have snagged everything from Brit Awards to Grammys. Impact Arena Muangthong Thani. Jul 29. Doors open 7pm. Tickets 2,000 baht to 700 baht (HK$375 to HK$130). Inquiries: (662) 204 9999 or visit www.thaiticketmaster.com Thongcha 'Bird' McIntyrei Although the Thai singer is well into his fourth decade, he has managed to retain his baby-faced charm. A kind of Thai Sir Cliff Richard, his fans span generations. Today-Jul 27, 7pm (except Mondays); 2pm matinee, Sat and Sun. The Main Hall, Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road. 3000- 800 baht. Inquiries: (662) 247 0028 Arty Facts To celebrate the 50th birthday of the crown prince of Thailand, the cream of the country's art world has pitched in to put on a huge exhibition for charity. The exhibition, Paintings To Help Fulfill The Handicapped's Dreams, represents an excellent opportunity to see the state of Thai art assembled under one roof. More than 100 watercolours, oils and pastels by artists including Prathuang Amcharoen, Opas Nakballang, Amnaj Kanpracha and Asadawut Loengsunthorn, along with a selection of art by children under the foundation's care. Daily. The Emerald Hotel, Ratchadaphisek Rd. Inquiries: (662) 276 4567. Until Jul 26 Cuban Revolution The revolution has just arrived at 87, the restaurant that's a bar that's a club in Bangkok's swish new Conrad Hotel. 87 is the haunt of the beautiful people, and for the next three weeks, Wed nights are given over to rump-shaking, rum-drenched fun and high-fidelity sounds at the club's Cuban Revolution parties. DJs Leo and Seed, with Guitar King Eddie and Ting on drums. G/F, Conrad Bangkok, All Season's Place. Inquiries: (662) 690 9999 Gauche The Cellist Japan's Opera Theatre Konnyakuza, a small avant-garde troupe, return to Thailand for two nights for Gauche The Cellist, an opera based on a children's tale by Kenji Miyazawa. Though it's sung in Japanese, this simple story of a young musician's journey to maturity should transcend the language barrier. 7pm, July 26-27, Thailand Cultural Centre's Small Hall. Inquiries: (662) 260 8560 MANILA Three Sisters Dulaang UP's 28th theatre season opens with Anton Chekov's masterpiece which depicts the lives of the Prozorov family, who make an effort to come to terms with the rising lower class and the decline of their once affluent status. Anton Juan directs. Performances today, 10am, 3pm. Teatro Hermogenes Ylagan, Bulwagang Rizal, UP Diliman, QC. For bookings and inquiries please call [63 2) 9261349 or e-mail dulaangup_28@yahoo.com Sangandaan A festival of art and culture held in venues across Manila to commemorate the centennial of the Filipino-American relations. Inquiries: www.culturalcenter.gov.ph/sangandaan/Events.htm. Until Jul 31 SEOUL & Bucheon Moscow On Ice The Moscow Theatre's Ballet On Ice was the first professional ice show organised in the Soviet Union. Decades later, the show still serves up ingenuity and artistry on skates. Today, 4pm-7.30pm. Korea National Sport University Ice Rink. 25,000-70,000 won (HK$167-$468). Inquiries: (82 2) 2103 3900 or www.moscowonice.co.kr Naida Cole The Canadian, having studied with Leon Fleisher at the Peabody Conservatory of John Hopkins University, is now a fully fledged Decca recording artist. Here she performs Chopin, Schubert, Satie, Faure and Messiaen. Jul 31, 8pm. Hoam Art Hall. 20,000-40,000 won. Inquiries: (82 2) 751 9606 Chicago The musical arrives in South Korea and features the London cast. Daily, times vary. National Theatre of Korea. 40,000-120,000 won. Inquiries: (82 2) 2274 35078. Until Aug 3 Yes Yoko Ono John Lennon once said of Yoko Ono: 'Everybody knows her name, but nobody knows what she does.' This exhibition aims to resolve the issue by displaying 126 works, including sculptures, installations, videos, photography and performance art of the enigmatic woman behind the great man. Rodin Gallery. Inquiries: (82 2) 2259 7781. Until Sep 14 Picasso Prints: His Art, His Love This exhibition culls from two of the Bancaja Foundation's Picasso collections to show the influence of sex and love in the artist's works. Ho-Am Gallery. Inquiries: 82 2 771 2381, or www.samsungmuseum.org. Until Sep 14 China National Acrobatics Troupe China's largest state-run acrobatic troupe is on a world tour, which includes a run in Korea. The theme is The History Of Fu. Jul 25-Aug 10. 49,000-320,000 won. COEX Auditorium. Inquiries: www.hon.co.kr Ethos Several promoters are throwing this party in conjunction with a weekend beach festival at Anmyeon Island. As well as home grown DJs, this dance and multimedia event includes DJs from Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the US. Aug 2-3, dancing from sunset to sunrise. Free. Baramarae Beach, Anmyeon Island. Inquiries: www.djcj.org/gigs/ethos/ SINGAPORE The Royal Hunt Of The Sun This story of greed and conquest illustrates how a few Spanish soldiers destroyed the Inca empire in the 16th century in a clash of two civilisations. Written by British playwright Peter Shaffer and directed by Chris Cheers and Sonny Lim, the production will feature 'live' original music, dance and stick combat. Today, 7.30pm. The Substation-Garden, 45 Armenian Street. S$29 (HK$128). Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com.sg Bay Beat Esplanade's Waterfront will be rocking every night with the sounds of 30 local and international indie bands including The Gloria Record (US), Fonzie (Portugal), Bandwagon and Buddhistson (Japan). Today, 4pm-10pm. Esplanade. Inquiries: call 65 6828 8377 or visit www.esplanade.com Elgar's Cello Concerto British cellist Steven Isserlis will perform with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Also on the programme are Walton's Crown Imperial and Sibelius Symphony No 1 in E minor. Jul 26, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, $12-$60. Tickets: www.esplanade.com Crazy Naked World Singapore troupe Ecnad, with their usual mix of dance and visual effects. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Victoria Theatre, $15-$51. Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com.sg Bent Martin Sherman's award-winning play brings Nazi persecution of homosexuals into the spotlight. 8pm. The Attic, 21 Tanjong Pagar Road, Level 4. Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com.sg. Until Aug 17 The Dim Sum Dollies In Steaming! Dim Sum Dollies - Selena Tan, Pamela Oei and Emma Yong - sashay sexily onto the Jubilee stage with trolleys of goodies for the 'steaming' cabaret review, which celebrate and poke fun at all things female. 8pm, Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel, $26-$31. Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com.sg. Until Aug 29 TOKYO Tokyo International Lesbian And Gay Film Festival A global collection of films and videos addressing the issues of gay and lesbian communities. Spiral Hall Aoyama. 5,000-1,400 yen (HK$329-HK$92). Inquiries: (81 3) 5380 5760. Until Jul 21 Tennoz Isle Summer Festival A real Japanese experience at this quaint canal-side venue including food stalls, games, and a stage for live concerts. Today-Jul 21 and Jul 23-25. Tennoz Isle Waterfront. Free. Inquiries: (81 3) 5715 0211 Disney On Ice The classic Beauty And The Beast is the story featured in this cool summer skating show put on by the Disney characters. National Stadium Gymnasium 1. 4,200-5,800 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3498 9999. Until Jul 23 Blast The Emmy Award-winning percussion musical makes its first appearance in Japan. Jul 23-Aug 10, times TBA, Bunkamura Orchard Hall, 7,000-11,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3477 3244 Shinbashi Koichi Festival Featuring bon odori, outdoor concerts and a kimono beauty contest. Steam Engine Square and Sakurada. Jul 24-25, call for times, Shinbashi station, free. Inquiries: (81 3) 55376115 Fuji Rock Get the bullet train from Tokyo to Asia's biggest, cleanest and friendliest rock festival. Hundreds of acts will be playing the bucolic fields of the Naeba ski resort including Coldplay, Iggy Pop, The Coral and The Libertines. Techno will be represented by The Underworld, The Orb, Lemon Jelly and many more. Jul 25-27, from 9am. One-three-day passes 14,500 yen, 29,000 yen, 38,000 yen. Inquiries: www.fujirockfestival.com Summer Sonic An impressive line-up including Blur, Radiohead, The Strokes and old-timers Cheap Trick. Aug 2-3. One to two day passes 13,000-23,000 yen. Inquiries: www.summersonic.com