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Annabel Walker

Exhibitions

Fields In The Sun Two prominent Vietnamese painters, Le Thanh Son and Nguyen Dinh Dung, capture the light, 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 diversity 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,  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   Craig Parnaby  conjures up 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

See The World   A collection of photographer and globetrotter Lee King-hin's images from  70 countries such as Bolivia, India, Kenya and the Palestinian lands. Daily, 9am-10pm. Free. 3-4/F, The Atrium, Hong Kong  Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0200. Until Aug 9

Second Nature

British artist Ralph Kiggell studied  woodblock printing in Japan and exhibits a series of  prints exploring 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

Denis Murrell

Macau-based Australian artist Denis Murrell exhibits his highly-textured abstract paintings. Daily, 9.30am-4.30pm. 4/F, Hong Kong Cyberport 2, 100 Cyberport Rd. Inquiries: 2882 0388. Until Aug 10

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. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm. Galerie Martini, 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 Some 200 images from numerous trips to China between 1908 and 1932 by US social scientist Sidney Gamble (1890-1968), who pioneered the use of photography as part of social study.  The photographs capture the lifestyles of ordinary Chinese as well as significant moments such as the May Fourth Movement. Mon, Wed-Sat (closed Tue) 10am-6pm; Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2180 8111. Until Oct 6

Upcoming events

Impression Of Tang Dynasty

Shanghainese Wang Jian's oil paintings are bright and textured. Depicting women dancing and children at play, Wang seeks to give a modern twist to a traditional style.   Tomorrow-Aug 15. Mon-Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. J Gallery, The Peninsula hotel, Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2369 9062 or www.jgallery.com.hk

A Softer Palette  Vietnamese painter Do Man presents subtle works focusing on his homeland's tranquil countryside. Despite failing eyesight, the work of 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

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Locally based artist Michael  Clements uses his pop-surrealistic touch to look at social and political events  in Hong Kong and on the mainland. He exhibits a combination of paintings and video. Ten per cent of the proceeds from sales will be donated to youth charity The Kely Support Group. Aug 2-11. Mon-Sat, 6pm-late; closed Sun. 1/5, 9 Star St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2580 9240

Performing Arts

Thursday Happy Hour

As part of the Cultural Centre's  free monthly programme, a guitar concert will be given by the Muse Guitar Ensemble. Aug 7, 6pm-7pm. Foyer, HK Cultural Centre. Inquiries: 2734 2820 or www.hkculturalcentre.gov.hk

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

Rubalcaba/Sanchez Quartet

This Grammy Award-winning  quartet  - pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba,  saxophonist David Sanchez, bassist Armando Gola and drummer Ignacio Berroa - play Latin jazz.  Tomorrow, 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 will also play works by Dvorak and Borodin and 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 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

Huqin Melodies  Internationally recognised Huqin master Wong On-yuen will play a series of old and new scores with his son, Wong Sun-tat, who is an award winner in his own right. Besides classics The Butterfly Lovers and Spring, they will premiere music by Chan Hing-yan. Aug 8, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre, Aug 9, 8pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre Theatre. $100, $70 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2268 7321

Fetish Stories Expand your sensual and sexual horizons at Fetish Stories, a 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

Jose Feliciano:  'Hello To Hong Kong'

Born blind, Jose Feliciano plays guitar, but also bass, banjo, keyboards, timbales, mandolin and harmonica, along with his 10-member band. Aug 9, 8pm. Convention and Exhibition Centre. $580, $380 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 3128 8288

Film

Breeze Of Summer Fresh Air Showcasing eight films from the 1950s made by the legendary Great Wall Studios, including  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-Sun, 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. Trouble Every Day, today. Screenings 9.40pm. Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei. $40. Inquiries: 2332 9000 or 2388 3188

Under The Bridges Helmut Kaeutner's 1945 classic depicts the owner and sole crewman on a river barge who love the same girl. Fri, 7.30pm, Hong Kong Space Museum Lecture Hall. $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088

Night Scene

The Rebirth Of Style

Celebrate the ninth anniversary of Club ing's Thursday nights by getting down to rhythm and blues, hip-hop, house and retro. The club promises a free flight to New York - the city, not the Wan Chai club - every Thursday for the 'most elegantly stylish ladies'. Club ing, 4/F, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $160 for men, free for women, 10.30pm-late. Inquiries: 2836 3690

Get Real

Californian DJ Sideburn Sid spins four decades of music.  No cover charge and drink promotions until midnight. Every Thur, 6pm-late. Liquid, 1-5 Elgin St, SoHo, Central. Inquiries: 2549 8386 or  info@liquid.com.hk

Punchline Comedy Club

British  ventriloquist Paul Zerdin delivers sharp-tongued jokes through his alter egos and puppets. Joining him is Sean Meo -  described as surreal, sexy and very funny. Thur-Sat, 9pm. The Viceroy, 2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $220. Inquiries: 2317 6666 or www.cityline.com

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

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