The Planner

Published: 12:00am, 16 Aug 2003

Exhibitions

Himalayan Mystique

Non-profit foundation, Sauv vuex, is showing photographs of the mountains, lakes and plants that characterise the Himalayas in a bid to raise awareness of the need to preserve the region. The show will also include films on the cultural, religious and environmental features of the mountains, talks and Q&A sessions in English and Cantonese. Aug 25-Aug 27, 10am-9pm. Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2552 5221.

Series Three: Runaway Tee

Design promotion organisation presents its third exhibition to show how the traditional T-shirt is designed from many perspectives. Thur-Fri, 6pm-8pm; Sat, 2pm-7pm. 3/F Win Hing House, 38 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2973 0231. Until Aug 30

Topographica

George Raftopoulos, a second- generation Australian with Greek parents, has always been fascinated by Hellenic mythology. His paintings mix his visions and thoughts with his Greek past and his upbringing in Australia. From Thu. Mon-Fri, noon-7pm; Sat-Sun, noon-6pm. Bark Modern Art, 1/F, 13-14 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7271. Until Sep 1

6 HK Artists To Seoul

Six Hong Kong artists exhibiting together for the first time present new work. This dual exhibition is also being held at Seoul's Ssamzie Space (Aug 18-24) and is a follow-up to the 1997 Seoul show KameleonZ also held at the Fringe. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Until Sep 5

Performing Arts

David Tao Soul Power Tour

Taiwan's king of R&B begins his Asian tour in Hong Kong. The Mandarin singer/songwriter's music is influenced by his childhood in the US and his Chinese roots, displaying a style that embraces western pop and rock, Chinese folk and R&B. Today, 8.15pm. HK Coliseum, $400, $200, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

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 him all sorts of present-day problems. Today, 11.30am; tomorrow,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 showcase of the stars of tomorrow. Today, 7.30pm. Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre. $220, $180, $150 Urbtix. For further details, call 2886 3992

David Leung

As part of the Young Soloist series, up-and-coming violinist David Leung takes to the stage to perform with pianist Lio Kuok-man. Leung, who has a string of prizes, scholarships and awards under his belt, will perform works by Handel, Mozart, Debussy and Brahms. Sun, 8pm. HK City Hall Theatre. $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 or www.lcsd.gov.hk/cp

Lang Lang Piano Recital

Aged only 20, 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. Aug 28, 8pm. HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall. $420, $320, $220, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

East Wing, West Wing - 2046: The Chief Executive Is Missing

A 23-night re-run for this popular show. Zuni Icosahedron and Edward Lam Dance Theatre's purpose is not merely to attack the government but also to suggest Hong Kong people should take more responsibility in the shaping of their future. - a lesson that certainly seems to have been heeded. In Cantonese. 8pm. Shouson Theatre, Arts Centre, Wan Chai. $160, $90 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288. Until Aug 23

Sheng It Up

The programme showcases traditional Chinese and western instruments. Aug 29, 8.15pm; Aug 30, 3pm and 8.15pm. Fringe Club Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd, South Block, Central. $99, $80. For further details, call 2521 7251

Extra-curricular

Going Solo - Open Mic

The Fringe offers solo performers their chance for 10 minutes of fame at the second outing for what the Club hopes will be a monthly open mic night. Budding entertainers can sing, read poetry or tell stand-up jokes about their mother-in-law. Registration required. Aug 20, 8.30pm-11pm, E&J Gallo Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, South Block, Central. Free. Registration and inquiries: 2521 9126.

The Hong Kong Bach Choir

The choir is looking for members for the new season starting Sep 4. Auditions on Aug 31, room CP1, HK Convention Centre, 7/F at 7pm. Contact: [email protected] for an appointment. For further information visit www.bachchoir.org.hk

Citygate's Summer Circus School

Two professional circus training courses are offered courtesy of Australian school TRIX Circus, Art & Acrobatics. To take part, you have to redeem $600-worth of receipts from Citygate shops. Until Aug 31. Citygate Plaza, Tung Chung. Inquiries: www.ecsquare.net Until Aug 31

Film

Sound And Vision Festival

The festival promotes myriad audio/visual delights. The musical documentary, Standing In The Shadow Of Motown, showcases The Funk Brothers, the back-up band behind Motown's hits. Today and Aug 23, 7.30pm. With Chinese subtitles. 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 as she tries to break into the LA salsa scene. Sunday and Aug 24, 7.30pm. Lim Por Yen Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $50, HK Ticketing. For further information, call 2582 0200

* In yesterday's story 'Survival of the coolest' Sound And Vision Festival organiser Wong Chi-chung was incorrectly reported to be working for Universal Records. He is actually EMI's general manager, international repertoire.

Saroja

In Sri Lanka, Saroja and Varuni find their devoted friendship tested as tensions rise between their Tamil and Sinhalese communities. In Sinhala with English subtitles. Today, 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 Fong-fong-produced The Spooky Bunch (1980) to Visible Secret (2001). In Cantonese with English subtitles. Today-Aug 24. $40. Inquiries: 2739 2139 or www.filmarchive.gov.hk

Night scene

Godskitchen

Godskitchen is one of the world's leading dance-music event organisers, known for huge outdoor summer parties in the English countryside, as well as its summer residency in Ibiza. With DJ Nick Rafferty. Today, 11.30pm-6am. 2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $260/$220 tickets from HMV. Inquiries: 6135 7910

Koncrete Jungle

The drum'n'bass monthly returns with a guest appearance from DJ Icon, one of America's best-known drum'n'bass DJs. Today, 11pm-late. Amnesia, 3/F, Al Aqmar House, 30 Hollywood Rd, SoHo. $100 (includes one drink). For further information, call 6258 3624 or visit [email protected]

Punchline Comedy

Three comedians - Andre Vincent, Phil Butler and the Comedy Store's main compere, Tim Clark - provide the laughs. Thur is no-smoking night. Aug 21-23, 9pm. The Viceroy, 2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $240 Cityline. Inquiries: 2827 7777

Wu Tang Clan

The New York collective get as much publicity for their jailed members as they do for their revolutionary style of hip-hop. Formed by cousins disillusioned with record company dictates, the Clan became an underground sensation with the help of family and friends, selling millions of their records Enter The Wu Tang Clan and Wu Tang Forever. Aug 23, 10pm-6am. Club ing, 4/F, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9049 3492

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

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