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Annabel Walker

Exhibitions

Angel Aurora

Chung Ying Theatre presents this Cantonese extravaganza that imagines a fully blown conflict between humans and animals. Inspired by the adventures of Polar explorer Dr Lee Lok-sze, the play intends to raise awareness of conservation issues as well as providing a bit of something for everyone - kids and adults alike. Aug 8, 7.30pm; Aug 9-10, 3pm, 7.30pm. Kwai Tsing Theatre. $180, $140 $100 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2521 6628

Side By Side

Melbourne modernist Jack Courier provides the inspiration for students from the Australian International School. Funds raised from the exhibition will be used to buy prints by Asian artists that will be available for AISHK students to borrow so they and their families can enjoy art in their own homes.  Tomorrow-Aug 8, 10am-7pm. The Rotunda, Lobby (between One and Two Exchange Square), Central. Inquiries: call Carolyn Bickerton, 2194 3816

Dynamic Balance Of Art

Nina Pryde exhibits 16 large format pieces that mix abstraction with geometric design.  Tomorrow-Aug 29. Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm, Sat, 9am-5pm, Sun closed. SCS, Central Learning Centre, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Rd, Central. Inquiries: 3111 7222  Happy Variations In Chinese Ink These 'newcomers' will exhibit painting and calligraphy. The graduates are from art classes held by St James's Settlement continuing education programmes for elderly people.  Tomorrow-Aug 14. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, noon-4pm (closed 2pm-3pm and Sun). HK Station Airport Express, Central. Inquiries: rosettalui@e-art.com.hk.

Illumination

Works by local artist Wong Kin, who illuminates  drawings of everyday objects such as matchboxes, stones and paper bags  with projected images.  Tue-Sun, noon-8pm. Agnes b's Librairie Galerie, 22 Elgin St,  Central. Inquiries: 2869 5505.  Ends tomorrow

See The World

A collection of photographer  Lee King-hin's images from  70  countries.  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 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

Impression Of Tang Dynasty

Shanghainese artist Wang Jian's bright, textured oil paintings depict women dancing and children at play.   Mon-Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. J Gallery, The Peninsula hotel, Salisbury Rd, TST.  Inquiries: 2369 9062 or  www.jgallery.com.hk. Until Aug 15

Pure

Showcase of talent such as the Gary Hume-esque pop art figures of George Savill and the works of Waldemar Kolbusz.  Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm. Galerie Martini, 1/F, Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: www.galeriemartini.com  or 2526 9566. Until Aug 23

Summer Loves

Following on from his group exhibition earlier this year, Tran Quoc Vinh is back with a solo show depicting women performing the most mundane of tasks, but stylised in such a way that they are  arresting. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, closed Sun. hkfineart.com Gallery, 15/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7322.  Until Aug 30

City And Country Life:  China Around The May Fourth  Movement

Images from  China between 1908 and 1932 by social scientist Sidney Gamble who pioneered photography use as part of social study. His pictures 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

Alan Chan - The Art Of Living

Local designer Alan Chan is known for combining traditional Chinese arts and crafts with modern design. This  exhibition features his signature Mr Chan Tea House and corporate images.  Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin. $10. Inquiries: 2180 8188 or hkheritage.museum. Until Oct 27

A Softer Palette

Vietnamese painter Do Man presents subtle works  focused on his homeland's tranquil countryside, while   countryman Trinh Thanh Tung focuses on the female image. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm; Sun and public holidays, 10.30am-6pm. Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: antiques@archangel antiques.com.hk or 2854 4255. Until Aug 21

Change For Eminent

Huang Hui's series of abstract paintings depicting the world of Chinese opera stars.   Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm. Memory Gallery, Mezzanine 3, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: 2868 6189. Until Aug 31

b.art

Local artist Michael Clements uses his pop-surrealistic touch to look at social and political events in  Hong Kong and on the mainland. He exhibits  paintings and video. Ten per cent of proceeds from sales will be donated to the Kely Support Group.  Tomorrow-Aug 11. Mon-Sat, 6pm-late; closed Sun. One-fifth, Starcrest, 9 Star St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2580 9240

75 Years of Broadcasting  in Hong Kong

To mark its 75 years of broadcasting, RTHK, together with the Museum of History, presents a range of artefacts from equipment, to rare album covers to classic radio and television 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

Thursday Happy Hour

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

Huqin Melodies

Huqin master Wong On-yuen will perform  with his award-winning son,  Sun-tat. Besides classics The Butterfly Lovers and Spring, they will also 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. Tel: 2268 7321

Jose Feliciano:  'Hello To Hong Kong'

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

Extra-curricular

Flamenco Dance School With Clara Ramona

An intensive workshop  for dancers of different levels who want to brush up on dancing with their castanets or Andaluzi, a fusion of Spanish and Moorish  styles. Aug 11-23, registration by Aug 4. Mey Jen Stage Productions. $180-$280. Inquiries: 2522 6698 or e-mail oasisdance_hk@yahoo.com

Salsa Cruise

Now back in Hong Kong, dancers can board the Superstar Leo for a three-day/two-night salsa cruise to Xiamen.  Sailors can also take advantage of the on-board family-friendly options including Buccaneer's Wet & Wild fun zone and Charlie's Child Care Centre. Aug 13-16. Price per person from $1,599. Inquiries: 9238 1071 or www.hkmambo.com/salsacruise.

Plump DJs

Hot breakbeat outfit Plump DJs, dubbed the 'new Chemical Brothers', pump it up in Hong Kong this weekend as part of their world tour. Queen's Disco, Theatre Lane, Central. Today, 11pm-6am. Tickets: $250 at the door.

Last Summer

The Double D Workshop, an amateur collective founded earlier this year, presents a bittersweet love story about the intertwined fate of two very different couples. By chance the couples find themselves breaking up at the same time at the same place. A year later the spurned lovers meet again. Aug 6-9, 7.45pm. Hong Kong Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $80, $60.  Inquiries: 2521 7251

Film

The Yins And Yangs Of Ann Hui

Hui's trilogy of supernatural films spans 20 years from The Secret (1979) to the Josephine Siao-produced The Spooky Bunch (1980), to Visible Secret (2001). In Cantonese with English subtitles. Aug 15-24. $40. Inquiries: 2739 2139 or www.filmarchive.gov.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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