Rotational Summer Exhibition Schoeni's annual summer exhibition rotates more than 200 oil paintings by neo-realists, Wang Yi Dong, Zhu Yi Yong and Zhang Li, as well as postmodernists, Chen Yu, Shui Mei and Zhang Lin Hai. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm. G/F, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central and G/F, 27 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802 or
www.schoeni.com.hk. Until Sep 8
Realm Of Sentiment The fifth exhibition since the formation of the Creative Figure Studio in 1995, shows members' paintings and sculptures exploring human relationships and the environment that surrounds us.Today, 10am-6pm. HK Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Hall, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2719 4027
Happy Variations In Chinese Ink These 'newcomers' exhibit paintings and calligraphy. The graduates are from art classes held by St James's Settlement continuing education programmes for elderly people. Tomorrow to Fri, 11am-7pm, HK Station Airport Express, Central. Inquiries:
[email protected]. Until Aug 14 Impression Of Tang Dynasty Shanghainese artist Wang Jian's bright, textured oil paintings offer a modern twist on a traditional style, and 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 Fri A Softer Palette Vietnamese painter Do Man presents his subtle works focusing mainly on his homeland's tranquil countryside. Despite his failing eyesight, fellow countryman Trinh Thanh Tung gives a perspective on the mystique of the female image. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am-6pm. Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255 or
[email protected]. Until Aug 21 Dynamic Balance Of Art Nina Pryde exhibits 16 large format pieces that mix abstraction with geometric design. 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. Until Aug 29 Summer Loves Following on from his group exhibition earlier this year, Vietnamese artist Tran Quoc Vinh is back with a solo show depicting women performing the most mundane of tasks, but stylised in such a way they are beautiful, sensual and arresting. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, closed Sun. hkfineart.com Gallery, 15/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7322. Until Aug 30 Change For Eminent Huang Hui's series of abstract paintings encapsulates the atmosphere of Chinese opera stars. 10.30am-6.30pm. Memory Gallery, Mezzanine 3, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: 2868 6189. Until Aug 31 75 Years Of Broadcasting In Hong Kong To mark its 75 years of broadcasting, RTHK and the Museum of History present a range of artefacts from equipment, to album covers. 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
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 Alan Chan is known for combining traditional Chinese arts and crafts with modern design. This exhibition features his signature Mr Chan Tea House. 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
Performing Arts
East Wing, West Wing - 2046: The Chief Executive Is Missing It has never been a better time to be a satirist in Hong Kong, which explains why this show has returned for a re-run. Zuni Icosahedron and Edward Lam Dance Theatre's purpose is not merely to attack the government, but also to suggest Hong Kongers should take more responsibility when it comes to shaping their future. In Cantonese. Daily, 8pm. Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, Wan Chai. $160, $90, HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288. Until Aug 23
Uncle Dave's Big Day Out: Aladdin And The Magic Lamp The Purple Turtle Theatre Group updates the well-known tale of Aladdin by giving Al all sorts of present-day problems including rotten school grades and friends who'd rather surf the net than chat to him. But once Al comes across a small mysterious lamp it looks as though his luck is going to change. Ticket includes sandwich, pizza and soft drink buffet. Today 11.30am and 2.30pm. Grappa's Country, Jardine House, Central. $150, HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 31 288 288 or
www.chunkyonion.com
Lang Lang Piano Recital At only 20 years old, Lang Lang can already boast a sold-out debut at New York's Carnegie Hall and a live recorded Proms debut at London's Royal Albert Hall. His programme will draw from the compositions of Schumann, Hayden, Rachmaninov, Tan Dun, Mozart and Liszt. Aug 28, 8pm. HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall. $420, $320, $220, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Extra-curricular
The Hong Kong Bach Choir The choir which sings music from world famous composers is looking for new members for the upcoming season starting Sep 4 and culminating in their City Hall concert in early November. Auditions will be held on Aug 31, room CP1, HK Convention Centre, 7/F at 7pm. Contact
[email protected] for an appointment. For further information on the concert, membership and rehearsal schedule:
www.bachchoir.org.hk Martini School Learn the tricks of the trade with Drop's martini-making lessons. All you need to do is get together five of your friends and you can have a 90-minute session behind the bar. Mon-Fri, 7-10pm. Drop, B/F, On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2543 8856 or
[email protected]
Flamenco Dance School With Clara Ramona Clara Ramona offers an intensive workshop for dancers of different levels, from complete beginners to the accomplished, who want to brush up on dancing with their castanets or Andaluzi, a fusion of Spanish and Moorish styles. Tomorrow-Aug 23, Mey Jen Stage Productions. $180-$280. Inquiries: 2522 6698 or e-mail
[email protected] Salsa Cruise Now back in Hong Kong, dancers can board the Superstar Leo for a three-day/two-night salsa cruise to Xiamen. As well as the salsa itinerary, 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. Wed-Sat. Price per person from $1,599. Inquiries: 9238 1071 or
www.hkmambo.com/salsacruise Citygate's Summer Circus School
A chance to try something a bit different as Citygate offers ample opportunity for clowning around. Two professional circus training courses are offered on weekdays - an aerial acrobatic course and a ground acrobatic course, courtesy of renowned Australian circus school, TRIX Circus, Art & Acrobatics. Workshops and circus dramas make up the weekends. To take part, you have to redeem $600 worth of receipts from Citygate shops. Citygate Plaza, Tung Chung. Inquiries:
www.ecsquare.net Until Aug 31
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 Sound And Vision Festival The festival promotes myriad audio/visual delights. On the movie front, the musical documentary, Standing in the Shadow of Motown, showcases The Funk Brothers, the little-known back up band behind Motown's greatest hits, Aug 16 and 23, 7.30pm. With Chinese subtitles. While Corazon de Bailar (in Spanish with English subtitles), takes a Latin look at a film director's love for the work of Japanese film directors and is teamed with The Princess Of Salsa, which follows dance sensation Josie Neglia in LA. Aug 17 and 24, 7.30pm. Lim Por Yen Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $50. HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2582 0200
Saroja
In a war-torn area of Sri Lanka, Saroja and Varuni find their friendship tested as tensions rise between Tamil and Sinhalese. In Sinhala with English subtitles. Aug 14, 7.30pm; Aug 16, 2.30pm. Lim Por Yen Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $80, HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2103 9508
Macau
Deep Rivers - High Mountains
Paintings by famous Chinese artist Fu Baoshi (1904-65), whose studies in Tokyo in the 1930s led him tocombine Japanese visual elements with the traditional styles of Chinese ink-painting. Aug 15-Nov 16, daily 10am-8pm. Macau Museum of Art, 4/F, adjacent to Macau Cultural Centre, Outer Harbour. Inquiries (853) 7919814. Free admission in Aug
Baron Rabinovitsj's Family Concert
The 'baron' and his 'Het Filiaal' band from the Netherlands offer an entertaining and funny approach towards classical music that is particularly suited for children over six years old. Aug 16-17, 8 pm. Macau Cultural Centre, Grand Auditorium. 80 patacas, 200 pataca family package for 2 adults with 2 children. Reservations in Macau: 555 555, Hong Kong: 7171 7171 or
[email protected]
Haunted Haunted Little Star
A Cantonese-language horror comedy penned by Hong Kong's premier playwright, Raymond To. The play, replete with ghostly humour, takes us back to a Hong Kong film studio of the 1960s, when an overly melancholic starlet commits suicide in the studio. Her spirit, however, lingers on to haunt everyone on the set. Today, 3pm and 8pm. Macau Cultural Centre, small auditorium. 80, 120 patacas. Bookings and inquiries: Macau: (853) 555 555. Hong Kong: 7171 7171 or
www.ccm.gov.mo
Macau-Zhuhai Contemporary Arts Exchange Exhibition
The exhibition, themed Isolation And Communication, comprises 15 present-day artists from Macau and its adjacent Zhuhai Special Economic Zone, including Macau's internationally renowned Russian painter Konstantin Bessmertny and seven artists from Zhuhai. The Ox Warehouse includes Macau's funkiest cafe. Sun-Tue and Thu-Sat, 12pm-7pm (closed Wed). Ox Warehouse (close to greyhound Canidrome) Avenida do Almirante Lacerda. Free. Inquiries (853) 530026 or
www.olhartspace.org. Until Aug 31
Zero Three
Photographic exhibition by Cora Cheng Si-wun, whose motto is 'trying to express the same idea in different media, photography being one of the experiments'. Daily, noon-7pm, closed Wed. Ox Warehouse, Avenida do Almirante Lacerda. Inquiries: (853) 530 026 or
www.olhartspace.org. Until Aug 28
Reflections - Chinese Women In Canada
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 (free on Sun). Inquiries: (853) 791 9814. Until Aug 31
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 Fong Yim-fun, including costumes, librettos, photos, publicity material, and the screening of seven of her films Macau Museum on Fortress Hill. Every Sun. Inquiries (853) 335 141 or
www.icm.gov.mo Until Oct 12
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 its cultural heritage. The paintings depict Macau in the mid-1940s. Tue-Sun, 10am-6.30 pm. 2/F, Macau Museum of Art, Macau Cultural Centre. Inquiries: (853) 791 9814. Until Nov 9
National
Beijing
Tsunami Party The Tsunami beach party promises music and fun at the water's edge under the stars. Beijing DJs Bobby from Lotus and Usami and Slab from Elektrobeat, spin the sounds. Aug 23, 10pm-4.30am. From 4.30am free buses will take revellers to the after party at The Club. City Seaview Waterpark, Capital Airport Fulu Rd, Chaoyang District. 100 yuan ($94) at the door only. Inquiries: (86 10) 8431 0885
A Gathering Of Heroes
To celebrate its move to Beixingqiao, Soka is showing contemporary artists to launch the new space. Featuring Cai Guoqiang's gunpowder installations, oil specialists Gu Liming and Fang Lijun, contemporary traditional painters Tian Liming and Liu Qinghe, and sculptor Zhong Song. Tue-Sun 10am-9pm. Soka (Beijing) Art Centre, Room 101, Building B, Tianhai Shangwu Dasha, 107 Dongsi Beidajie. Inquiries: (86 10) 8401 2377. Ends today
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. Daily, 10am-5pm. The Dongbianmen Watchtower, Chongwenmen. Inquiries: visit redgategallery.com or tel: (86 10) 6525 1005. Until Aug 17
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:
www.archivesandwarehouse.com or (86 10) 8456 5152. Until Aug 29
Kiss Super Club
Said to be the largest disco in China, Kiss plays mainly hard house and trance to a mixed local crowd of clubbers. DJs Leslie, Eddie, Eric and Mike are joined by a monthly roster of international DJs to add a cosmopolitan vibe. Sun-Thu, 30 yuan (HK$28); Fri-Sat, 50 yuan 9.30pm. 35 Xiaoyun Lu, East Third Ring Rd. Inquiries: (86 10) 8455 2361 ext 216
Guangzhou
Blue Note Bar 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
Poker Exhibition
A collection of exhibits from folk collectors such as Jiang Zhaomang, and a variety of displays reveal the history of the cards. Tue-Sun, 9.30am-4.30pm. Guangdong Provincial Museum, 215 Wen Ming Lu. 12 yuan. Inquiries: (86 20) 8383 2195. Until Aug 19
Extension And Breakthrough
Chinese art may be known for its traditional porcelain, but the introduction of contemporary pottery coincided with the development of modern art. This exhibition focuses on modern-day Chinese ceramics and includes works by more than 22 artists. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm, Hall 7, Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yan Yu Lu, Ershe Island. 15 yuan, 10 yuan, 5 yuan. Inquiries: (86 20) 8735 1468. Until Sep 25
Shanghai
YPHH Jazz Wednesdays
Jazz Wednesdays are back at the Niche Bar. To celebrate, the Westin Hotel is offering discounts when you mention the night or Niche Bar at any of its restaurants. YPHH and/or Jazz Wednesdays. Aug 13, 8pm. Niche Bar, Westin Shanghai, 88 Henan Central Rd. Inquiries:
www.yphh.com
Perceptual Collection
Oil paintings by Ding Dongya and Huang Shijian are included in this summer-long exhibition hosted by ArtNetworking.com. The artworks are characterised by modern abstraction with traditional motifs. 11am-11pm. ART 50, 50/F, 728 Pudong Da Dao. Inquiries: (86 21) 5036 6666 ext 1688. Until Aug 25 Original Artwork From Modern China 1960s And 1970s
A fascinating selection of original Maoist artworks, the pieces in this exhibition were all produced as part of the Great Helmsman's 'all art is political' philosophy. Works on display include period gouache paintings, woodblock prints, drawings and paintings from art and propaganda departments of industrial units. Madame Mao's Dowry, 70 Fuxing Xi Lu (by Yong Fu Lu), Shanghai. Inquiries: (86 21) 6437 1255. Until Aug 30
Taipei
The Wedding Banquet
Based on Ang Lee's movie of the same name, this musical version tells the story of a Chinese son in America who wants to get married in order to satisfy his traditional father. He hooks up with a mainland Chinese woman who's seeking a green card, and the conflict and comedy begins. Starring up-and-coming Broadway star Welly Yang, himself a Chinese American. In English. Today, 2.30pm. August 14, 7.30pm. Novel Hall No. 3, Song-shou Rd. NT$500-2500 (HK$112- HK$557). Bookings and inquiries: (886 2) 2391 1295 or (886 2) 2722 4302 ext 778
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. B1, No 96, Sec 1, Jian-kuo N. Rd, Taipei City. NT$100-NT$180. Inquiries: (886 2) 2515 0583 or
www.mmot.com.tw/index. Until Sep 28
Regional
Bangkok
Nostalgia Trip Check out Thailand's version of the Swinging Sixties when the Kingdom's top performers of the era squeeze into moth-eaten costumes, hobble on to the stage and croak out their hits. Today, 2pm. Sala Chalermkrung Theatre, Charoen Krung Rd. Tickets 500, 350 baht (HK$93, HK$55). Inquiries: (662) 225 8757 Felix Tao Chang International piano hotshot Felix Tao Chang makes a one-night pitstop in the Land of Smiles to perform Chopin's Ballade, Ravel's Gaspard de la Nuit, and Medtner's Sonata Reminiscences, among other pieces. Tomorrow, 8pm. Siam Kolkarn Building, Rama 1 Rd. Tickets 350 baht. (662) 391 7429
Mega-Pischel For those who missed talented young German photographer Albrecht Pischel's exploration of the homoerotic in the kickboxing ring at Eat Me two months ago, here's an encore exhibition at nocturnal gallery Art At Play in the heart of Bangkok's gay clubland. 114/5 Silom Soi 4. Daily, 6pm-midnight. Inquiries: (662) 632 8767. Until Aug 30 Elvis Lives If you've heard that Thais love the king, you heard right. And for one night Thailand's foremost Elvis impersonators will come together for a fiesta of royal kitsch. Sideburned Siamese getting all shook up will include Jirasak Pinsuwan, Vasu Saengsingkaew and the aptly titled Manuel Presley, to name but a few. Fri, 6pm-midnight. Windsor Suites Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 20. 450 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 1234
Cuban Revolution
The revolution has just arrived at 87, the restaurant that's a bar and a club in Bangkok's swish new Conrad Hotel. 87 is the haunt of the beautiful people, and for the next three weeks, Wednesday 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. Cheap mojitos and cuba libras and cigars by The Nurse. Come in combat chic, and expect to have a good time. G/F, Conrad Bangkok, All Season's Place. Inquiries: (662) 690 9999
Barenaked ladies
Hongjorn Sanae-Ngamcharoen's latest exhibition - Contemporary Nude - features more naked ladies than a Patpong cathouse. Saxophone Pub (next to Victory Monument BTS station). Inquiries: (66 2) 258 1506. Until Aug 30
Clever marketing
American Paul Ubl spent four years photographing Thailand's markets, and the results are a fascinating exhibition titled A Walk Through The Market. Parichart Court, The Regent Bangkok. Inquiries: (66 2) 251 6127. Until Aug 31
Thirsty work
A sanctuary in the heart of Bangkok's teenage inferno - DJ Antoine Sandstorm spins smooth West-coast house every Friday night while punters who hand over 500 baht can indulge in as much whisky as they want. Lucile Disko TK, 29/53-64 Royal City Avenue. Inquiries: (66 2) 203 0240
Seoul & Bucheon
Puppet Festival Hailing from countries such as Russia, Bulgaria and India, 58 puppet companies will gather in Chuncheon city to share international puppet traditions. The city's 15th puppet festival includes contests and workshops. Special train transportation will be available from Seoul on Friday and Saturday. Showtimes vary. Chuncheon City in Gangwon province. 5,000 won (HK$33) a show. Inquiries: (82 33 242 8450, or
www.cocobau.com (English available). Until Aug 17
Cinderella On Ice The St. Petersburg State Ballet bring this classic fairy tale to life. Mon-Fri, 3pm and 7pm. Sat-Sun, 3pm and 6pm. National Theatre of Korea. 20,000-70,000 Won. Inquiries: (82 2) 5484488, or
www.seoularts.com (English available). Until Aug 17 Fashion Photography This exhibition examines the close relationship between fashion and photography in our modern age. Images range from French photographer Gotscho who 'dresses' his photos, sometimes sewing garments into the image to create a more sculptural presentation of Korean fashion photos of the 1960s.Tue to Sun. Daelim Contemporary Art Musuem. 4,000 won. Inquiries: (82 2) 720 0667 or
www.daelimmuseum.org (English available). Until Sep 9 Passageway-Overgoing German Wolfgang Laib left the medical field and used his mind to see the beauty of milk, pollen, rice, beeswax and stone. Inspired by nature and the purity and simplicity of Eastern philosophies, the installation artist creates sculptures, photographs and drawings. Tue to Sun. National Musuem of Contemporary Art. Inquiries: (82 2) 2188 6000, or
www.moca.go.kr (English available). Until Sep 12
Life And Spirit Of Asian People A donation of artefacts by Kaneko Kazushige, president of the Institute of Asian Ethno-Forms and Culture in Japan. Of the original gift of 1,020 artefacts, 170 items are artistic, archaeological and folk material from various Asian countries. National Museum of Korea. Inquiries: (82 2) 398 5076, or
www.museum.go.kr (English available). Until Aug 17
Electric Combination
This triple combination of Bad Boy Bill, Donald Glaude and Rabbit in the Moon should make this party a surreal experience. Bad Boy Bill is a Chicago-based DJ who's been going deeper into funky house, while Glaude has a reputation for working the crowd with four, yes four, turntables. Rabbit in the Moon is a Florida trio - Confucius, Monk, and Bunny - remixers for the likes of Garbage, Orbital, The Smashing Pumpkins, Sarah McLachlan and Goldie. Aug 14, 10.30pm. Gayageum Hall, Sheraton Grand Walker Hill Hotel. Inquiries: (82 2) 338 8313 or
www.02pro.com (limited English available)
Incognito
Who needs love? Definitely the Seoul fans of this up-and-coming British jazz, R&B and soul group. Incognito's latest album, Who Needs Love, includes some Brazilian-inspired rhythms, and funky dance floor numbers. Aug 26, 8pm. Dom Art Hall at the Children's Grand Park. 44,000-88,000 won. Inquiries: (82 2) 784 5118 or
www.metiscom.co.kr
Singapore
Voices of Light - The Passion Of Joan Of Arc
The 1928 black-and-white silent movie classic The Passion Of Joan of Arc by Carl Dreyer is brought back to life with an original musical score by Richard Einhorn, performed by Anonymous 4, The Philharmonic Chamber Choir and The Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra. Tue, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, $46-$11 (HK$203-HK$48). Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555 or
www.sistic.com.sg
Mardi Gras
The Necessary Stage presents Mardi Gras or what happens when people come together to organise Singapore's first Pride Parade. Wed-Sun, 8pm. Jubilee Hall, 1 Beach Rd, Raffles Hotel. $31-$71. Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555 or
www.sistic.com.sg
The Ten Tenors World Tour 2003
After touring Australia, Europe and the US, the hip Australian group makes its Asian debut in Singapore with an eclectic program mixing Verdi's Nessun Dorma with Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and the Bee Gees' Stayin' Alive. Fri, 7.30pm. Esplanade Concert Hall. $36-$96. Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555 or
www.sistic.com.sg Live & Loud Music Festival 2003
Relive the old days with this two day music festival featuring Go West, ABC, Level 42, Shakatak, Howard Jones and INXS. Fri-Sat, 5pm, The Padang. 2-day pass $70-$125. Inquiries:
www.liveandloud.com.sg
Bent
Toy Factory presents Martin Sherman's award-winning and groundbreaking play, which brings Nazi persecution of homosexuals into the spotlight. Daily, 8pm. The Attic, 21 Tanjong Pagar Road, Level 4. $24. Inquiries: Sistic (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 on to the Jubilee stage with trolleys of goodies for the 'steaming' cabaret review, which pokes fun at all things female. 8pm, Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel, $26-$31. Inquiries: Sistic
www.sistic.com.sg or (65) 6348 5555. Until Aug 29
Tokyo
The Art Of Sugar Craft Grand Prix
If you consider sweets and confectionery decoration as a fine art then check out this exhibition. Sugar crafts aplenty from wedding cakes and seasonal decorations. Today, 10am-6pm. Fujinoma, Meiji Kinenkan, 2-2-23 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku. 1,000 yen (HK$65). Inquiries: (81 3) 3746 7779
Blast
Based on the Star of Indiana drum corps, this Emmy Award-winning percussion musical makes its first appearance in Japan. The show features a cast of 60 marching, drumming, baton-twirling performers. Call for times. Today, Bunkamura Orchard Hall. Admission: 7,000-11,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3477 3244.
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