The Planner

Published: 12:00am, 11 Aug 2003

Exhibitions

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. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, noon-4pm (closed 2pm-3pm and Sun). HK Station Airport Express, Central. Inquiries: rosettalui@ e-art.com.hk. Until Thur

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

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, 99F, Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: www.galeriemartini.com or 2526 9566. Until Aug 23

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

Murmur - Works By Lam Laam Jaffa

The artist makes wooden objects to question the relationship between modern technology and traditional tools. Lam asks whether a tool that loses its function becomes useless or something more interesting. Daily, 9am-10pm. Main Foyer, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long. Inquiries: 2521 3008 or www.artistneighbourhood.info. 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

Series Three: Runaway Tee

Design promotion organisation habitus presents its third exhibition to show how the traditional T-shirt designed from myriad perspectives. Thur-Fri, 6pm-8pm, Sat 2pm-7pm. 3/F Win Hing House, 38 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2973 0231. 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

Rotational Summer Exhibition

Schoeni's annual summer exhibition rotates more than 200 oil paintings by neo-realists Wang Yidong, Zhu Yiyong and Zhang Li, as well as postmodernists Chen Yu, Shui Mei and Zhang Linhai. 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

City And Country Life: China Around The May Fourth Movement

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

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

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 kheritage.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 Hongkongers 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. Sun, 11.30am and 2.30pm. Grappa's Country, Jardine House, Central. $150, HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 31 288 288 or www.chunkyonion.com

Aladdin & The Magic Lamp

The Jean M. Wong School of Ballet presents its annual showcase of the stars of tomorrow. Pay particular attention to Chan Wun-sze, winner of the Dame Margot Fonteyn Award and the Tsinforn C. Wong Memorial scholarship 2002-2004 who's now with the Hamburg Ballet School, and Du Jiayin who received the Tsinforn C. Wong Memorial scholarship. There will also be pieces choreographed by guest teachers of the Hong Kong International Summer Dance School 2003. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm. Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre. $220, $180, $150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2886 3992

Lang Lang Piano Recital

At only 20 years old Lang Lang can boast a sell-out debut at New York's Carnegie Hall and a live recorded Proms debut at London's Royal Albert Hall. He plays Hong Kong on Aug 28 at 8pm. HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall. $420, $320, $220, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Extra-curricular

Martini School

Learn the tricks of the trade with Drop's martini-making lessons. All you need do is get together five of your friends and you can have a 90-minute session behind the bar. Mon-Fri, 7pm-10pm. Drop, B/F, On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2543 8856 or [email protected]

The Hong Kong Bach Choir

The choir which sings music from world-famous composers is looking for members for the new season commencing Sep 4 and culminating in its City Hall concert in Nov. Auditions will be held 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 Flamenco Dance School With Clara Ramona

A workshop for dancers who want to brush up on dancing with their castanets or Andaluzi, a fusion of Spanish and Moorish styles. Today-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. 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.

Citygate's Summer Circus School

Two professional circus training courses courtesy of Australian circus school, TRIX Circus, Art & Acrobatics. 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

Saroja

In a war-torn area of Sri Lanka, Saroja and Varuni find their devoted friendship tested as tensions rise between their Tamil and Sinhalese communities. In Sinhala with English subtitles. Thu, 7.30pm; Sat, 2.30pm. Lim Por Yen Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $80, HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2103 9508

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. Fri-Aug 24. $40. Inquiries: 2739 2139 or www.filmarchive.gov.hk

The Third Man

This indisputable classic is a story of social, economic, and moral corruption set in war-torn Vienna. The 1949 masterpiece scooped the Grand Prize at that year's Cannes Film Festival and the Oscar for best cinematography in 1951. It features a stellar cast including Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson Welles and Trevor Howard. Aug 29, 5.30pm. HK Arts Centre, Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $50-$70, HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2582 0268 or 2582 0200

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

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