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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

QK - The Curious Object

The pronunciation of QK in English is similar to the Chinese word for unusual or curious.  Mixed media artist Chan  Yuk-keung takes everyday, man-made objects and seeks to give them different meanings  with artistic twists. 10am-8pm. Pao Gallery, 4/F, HK Arts Centre, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2517 4620.  Ends  today

Immersion

Dallas Bromley's clifftop studio outside Sydney inspired her first exhibition here. Large-scale canvases depict the sea and the multilayered light within it.  Sep 3-21. Mon-Fri, noon-7pm; Sat-Sun, noon-6pm. Bark Modern Art, 1/F, 13-14 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7271

6 HK Artists To Seoul

New work by six Hong Kong artists exhibiting together for the first time. Sat-Sep 5, Mon-Sat, noon-10pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Until Sep 5

The Past And Present Of Orthopaedics

Not for the faint-hearted, this exhibition traces the development of orthopaedic medicine in Hong Kong. Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1pm-5pm. Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, 2 Caine Lane, Mid-Levels, Central. Inquiries: 2549 5123. Until Nov 30

Crop Circle Cosmic Art

Co-organised with the HK UFO Club, this exhibition asks if there's  anyone out there. Sep 3-27. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm; Sat, noon-4pm. e-art.com.hk & Euro Cafe, HK Station, Airport Express, Central. Inquiries: rosettalui@e-art.com.hk

Performing Arts

And Then ... Andy Wong  Solo Dance Concert

Wong performs six solo pieces choreographed by various artists from all over the world.  Thu-Sat, 8.15pm; Sat, 3.15pm. McAulay Studio, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $99, $70 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2793 9957

Tra-P-Art

Taking its cue from Kafka's Metamorphosis, this looks at how people in love change themselves to fit their lovers' world. Thu-Sat, 8pm. On and On Theatre, Unit 7, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon. $50 and $70. Inquiries: 2503 1630 or onandon@netvigator.com

Extra-curricular

Kely Support Group Fundraiser

Not only do you get to dress up in 'your fave decade' but it's all in a good cause as proceeds from the raffle and drinks will help the charity in its work to support young people in need.   Today, 7pm-midnight. Apres, Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2521 6890

OutLoud

Preview of Mani Rao's new volume of poetry, echolocation, together with readings by Jam Ismail, Dave McKirdy, Martin Alexander, and others. Sep 3, 8pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251

HIV/Aids And Human Rights In China

Human Rights Watch's Asia division director, Brad Adams, will release the group's report on the spread of HIV/Aids in China.  Sep 3, 12.30pm lunch, 1.10pm address. FCC, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $150, $170. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Film

The Way Home

When seven-year-old Sang-Woo is sent to live with his mute grandmother in a remote Korean village, he is less than amused. Initially bored by the lack of mod cons, his resentment changes when he discovers there's more to life. In Korean with English and Chinese subtitles. Today, 11.30am. Lim Por Yen Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $60, $80, HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2103-9508

The Big Splash

The Commonwealth Bank Australian Film Festival (Sep 4-14) kicks off with the premiere screening of Swimming Upstream, followed by a BBQ. Today. Screening, 5.30pm. Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Wan Chai. BBQ, 7.30pm-11.30pm. Hong Kong Cricket Club, 137 Wong Nai Chung Gap Rd. $295, happy hour-priced drinks. Inquiries: 2585 4404

Night scene

Insertion And Glow

DJs THC and Q-tipp offer the third chapter of 'insertion', the monthly night of music from around the globe, which will feature Paris lounge as well as French electro and tribal funk. The event has the theme 'glow' and, should you pull it off, you can win a CD, sunglasses and Gemini DJ equipment.  No cover charge. Today, 10.30pm-late  One-fifth, Star Crest, 9 Star Street, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2520 2515

Brown Sugar

Tired of trendy music? Let yourself loose and get back to basics with indie classics from bands such as the Stone Roses, the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club,  The Coral and more.  Today, 10.30pm till late. Amnesia, 3/F, Al Aqmar House, 30 Hollywood Rd. SoHo. No cover. Inquiries 9187 5494

Victor Hugo And The Mambo Boyz

Live Latin performance by the Venezuelan-born Londoner who promises Afro-Cuban rhythms, with a chance to dance the mambo, merengue and salsa. Today, 7.30pm. The Grand Stage, Western Market, 323 Des Voeux Rd, Sheung Wan. $480, $580, includes dinner and concert. Tickets: 8109 9083

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

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