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Liana Cafolla

Exhibitions

Invisible Cities

An exhibition by Mark Higgins, a Manila-based painter of Irish-American and Chinese-Filipino descent. His work demonstrates his interest in east-west cultural fusion and a respect for rich colours, textures and drama.  11am-7pm. 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7634. Ends tomorrow

The Travel Show

An exhibition of vintage travel posters, luggage labels and other travel memorabilia from Picture This. The newly opened gallery also retails vintage film posters, antique maps, prints and photos and other affordable art.  Wed-Sat, 11am-6pm. Picture This, Suite 603B, 6/F, 9 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries:  2525 2820 or www.picturethis collection.com. Ends Nov 22

Portraits Of Chinese People

Freelance photographer  Michael Wolf exhibits his large colour photographic portraits of people he met in China, inspired by the sociology of his subjects and the work of August Sander. Tue-Sat, 1pm-7pm, Sun, 2-5pm. John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends  Nov 29

Modern Bodies In The Making: Tales From A Bar And A Factory

A visual ethnography of the transformation migrant workers undergo  in a work-and-spend culture. This photo and text exhibition is based on research in a factory and a disco bar in South China. Daily, 10am-6.30pm. HK Arts Centre, 3/F, Experimental Gallery, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0279. Ends Nov 29

The Poet And The Zoologist

Contemporary Spanish artists Carmen Pombo and ISAO present their vivid and energetic compositions. Pombo's work takes inspiration from Spanish poetry and animals are the source of ISAO's linear forms and geometric shapes. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm. Galerie Martini, 1/F, 99F Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: 2526 9566 or go to www.galeriemartini.com. Until Nov 29

Performing Arts

Beauty And The Beast

The Hong Kong Ballet performs the timeless fairy tale about the power of compassion and love. With choreography by Domy Reiter-Soffer and music by Lam Man-yee performed by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. Today, 2.30pm  and7.30pm. Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Centre, TST. $90-$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724 or www.hkballet.com

Baroque Classics

The Hong Kong Sinfonietta performs three enduring masterpieces of the 17th-century, stylish and expressive Baroque era: Bach's Suite No 3 BWV, Lyrical Concerto for Oboe and Violin BWV 1060, and Purcell's majestic and dramatic King Arthur Suite.    Nov 20, 8pm. HK City Hall Theatre. $120, $180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336 or www.HKSL.org

Instruments In Focus

The HK Philharmonic Orchestra's own principal players, featuring timpanist and composer James Boznos premiering his Concerto for Timpani, Roto-drums and Orchestra for 13 drums.  Nov 21, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall; and  Nov 22, 8pm, Sha Tin Hall Auditorium. $60-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2312 6103 or www.hkpo.com

Legends Of China Festival

The programme consists of 106 traditional and modern works inspired by famous figures and events in Chinese history, literature and folklore.  Performed by artists from HK, the mainland and other Chinese communities. For times and venues, see www.legendsof china.gov.hk. $30-$450 Urbtix. Until Nov 28

Hong Kong Youth Arts Festival

A  showcase celebrating the art of Hong Kong's youth. More than 800,000 participants perform a wide variety of acts including dance, theatre, musical recitals, storytelling, art work and sculpture. Various venues. Inquiries and programme information: www.hkyaf.com. Ends Nov 30

Film

10th European Film Festival

Fourteen countries have contributed to the festival. Screenings at HK Science Museum and HK Film Archive. $50 Urbtix. For programme information: 2522 0033 or www.urbtix.gov.hk.  Ends Nov 26

Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival

Home to the largest Jewish community in the Asia Pacific, Hong Kong hosts the festival for the third year. Nov 22, 7.45pm. Cine-Art House, G/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai.  All films in English or with English subtitles. For full schedule and venue information: 2554 7070 or www.hkjewishfilmfest.org. The festival ends Nov 30

MACAU

Tang Pek-wan Visits The Lou's Home At Night

Cantonese play about the spirit of Tang Pek-wan, a famous Hong Kong actress who died 11 years, returning to the Lou's family home. The play examines her relationship with the house. Performed by the Spring Drama Company from Hong Kong. Today, 8pm.  Kam Iok Tong House, 7 Travessa da Se (a listed building in the city centre near Macau Cathedral). 100 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 335141 or www.icm.gov.mo

Deep Rivers - High Mountains

Paintings by famous Chinese painter Fu Baoshi (1904-65), who combined Japanese visual elements with Chinese ink painting tradition after studying in Tokyo in the 1930s.  Exhibition of 81 sets and 99 individual paintings. Daily, 10am-8pm. Macau Museum of Art, 4/F, adjacent to Macau Cultural Centre, Outer Harbour. Inquiries: (853) 7919814. Ends today

Macau Fringe 2003

This year's fringe fest will attempt to turn the whole of Macau into 'a huge moving stage'. Daily events will attempt to integrate the varied performing arts into Macau's unique cultural Sino-Latin environment.  For programme details: (853) 9884 130 or go to www.macaufringe.gov.mo. Macau Fringe 2003 ends on Nov 23

Wonderful Scenery Of The  Human World

Retrospective exhibition by one of Macau's most famous watercolour painters, Kam Cheong-ling (1911-1991).  Tue-Sun, 9am-9pm. Temporary Exhibition Gallery of Macau's Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Leal Senado Building, G/F, Avenida Almeida Ribeiro. Free. Inquiries: (853) 9884 178.  Ends Nov 23

Worlds Through The Lens: Photographic Treasures From The French Foreign Affairs Archives, 1860-1914

Ethnographic or eurocentric - depending on one's political leanings - photo exhibition by the French Consulate-General in Hong Kong and Macau and Alliance Francaise of Macau in conjunction with Macau Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau. The exhibition presents a French colonialist look at  the late 19th and early 20th century. Tue-Sun, 10am-6.30pm. Macau Museum of Art, 3/F, Macau Cultural Centre, Outer Harbour. 5 patacas, free on Sundays. Inquiries: (853) 7919 800.   Ends Nov 23

Between Truth And Creation

Exhibition of modern sculptures at the Taipa Houses Museum. Taipa Village Promenade. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm. 5 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 9884178. Ends Nov 26

Ancient Ceramics From  Hac Sa Beach

Exhibition of ceramics excavated at Hac Sa ('black sand') Beach on Macau's Coloane Island in 1985. The Neolithic pieces, which are between 3,500 and 6,000 years old, prove that Macau's human settlement predates the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century. Tue-Sun, 10am-6.30pm. Macau Cultural Centre, Macau Museum of Arts, 4/F. 5 patacas, free on Sundays. Inquiries: (853) 7919 814 or www.artmuseum.gov.mo.  Ends Nov 30

NATIONAL

BEIJING

What Is The Best

Highlights of the works of several Chinese landscape masters. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm. Soka Art Centre, Room 101, Building B, Tianhai Shangwu Dasha, 107 Dongsi Beidajie. Inquiries: (86 10) 6406 5477. Until Tue

Humour And Classics

Paintings in three colours only - red, black and yellow - by Guan Yong. The Classics part of the exhibition depicts people's reactions to the Little Red Book. Daily, 9.30am-7pm. Qin Gallery, 1-1E Enjoy Paradise, Huaweili. Inquiries: (86 10) 8779 0458  Ends Thu

Exhibition Of Oil Paintings

Contemporary oils by Yu Zupei, Dang Baohua, Wu Yu and Fan Mingzheng. Daily, 9am-6pm. Beijing New Millennium Art Gallery, 2/F, Diyang Bldg, 2 Dong Sanhuan Beilu. Inquiries: (86 10) 8621 8453.  Ends Nov 26

GUANGZHOU

Works By Chen Jianzhuang

The artist's works are inspired by his travels among minorities in mountain areas. Daily, 9am-5pm. Shamian Art Centre, 61 Sha Mian Bei Jie. Inquiries: (86 20) 8121 6813. Ends Nov 30

Antiquities Of The Xinhai Revolution

An exhibition of the revolution and its martyrs. Memorial Museum of Generalissimo Sun Yat-sen. Tue-Sun, 9am-4pm. Free. Inquiries: (86 10) 3428 1366. Ends Nov 30

Jazz Performances

Regular performances by top jazz musicians. 7.30pm-2am. Blue Note Bar, G/F, 165 Tao Jin Lu. For line-up and programme dates, call (86 20) 8359 3384. Until Dec 31

Yang Cheng Scene

This collection is from Britain's Victoria and Albert Museum and features more than 200 watercolors  by Chinese artists from the 18th and 19th centuries.   Tue-Thu, 9am-4.30pm; Fri-Sun, 10am-4.30pm. Guangzhou Art Museum, 13 Lu Hu Lu. 20 yuan. Inquiries: (86 20) 8365 3337 or www.gzam.com.cn. Until Dec 31

SHANGHAI

Red Impression

An exhibition of prints by 14 artists, depicting China's dramatic social transition over 50 years. Spaceart Centre, 2/F, 200 Taikang Lu. Inquiries: (86 21) 6472 0312.  Ends today

Art Expo

Established in 1996, Art Expo Shanghai is Asia's largest art exposition. Among this year's highlights are an exhibition of pre-Roman Italian cultural relics at the Shanghai Museum until Nov 18; and the National Treasure Exhibition of Egypt at Intex Shanghai until  Nov 17. Shanghai Museum: (86 21) 6372 3500, Liu Haisu Art Centre: (86 21) 6270 1018, Intex Shanghai (86 21) 6275 5800. Ends Nov 25

500 Years Of Europe

Five centuries of art and more than 90 artists, from Renaissance masterpieces to works from the  second world war era. Including works by  El Greco and Monet.  Shanghai Art Museum. Inquiries: (86 21) 6327 4030. Ends Dec 28

TAIPEI

Tang Grand Piece - Whirl Around

Featuring dance, lyrics, music and specific themes from the Tang era (5th-10th century). Each piece lasts at least two hours.  Including Whirl Around, a satirical depiction of the short, plump official Wei Keng, who was spun and toppled by the wind.  Fri and Sat,  7.30pm; Nov 23, 2.30pm. National Theatre, CKS Memorial Hall. TWD 300-1,500. Inquiries: (02) 2343-1587, or www.ntch.edu.tw

Taiwanese Artists Today

The works of local modern artists is exhibited in Taipei's first museum to focus on contemporary art. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm. Museum Of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 39 Chang An West Rd. NT100 (HK$23). Inquiries: (886 2) 2552 3720 or www.mocataipei.org. Until Nov 30

Ink Painting Retrospective Of Chen Chi-kwan

Chen achieved great success as an architect of designing Tunghai University, Taichung  and  church  in association with I.M. Pei. This exhibition, chronicling Chen's ink painting from the 1950s to the present day, analyses two distinct art forms of architecture and ink painting.  Tue-Sun, 9am-5.30pm. Taipei Fine Art Museum. No. 181, Zhongshan N Rd, Sec 3, Taipei. TWD 30. Inquiries: 02 2595 7656 or www.tfam.gov.tw. Ends Feb 1, 2004

REGIONAL

BANGKOK

Mime Or Yours

Mizuto Abura, winners of the grand prize at the Tokyo Millennium Arts Festival, bring their patented blend of mime, theatre and dance to town as part of the 5th Bangkok Fringe Festival. Today, 7.30pm. Main stage, Patravadi Theatre. 300-800 baht. Inquiries: (662) 412 7287

Twist And Shout

Top bhangra-wallah Maneesh the Twister takes over the decks at trendy Bed Supperclub.   Nov 20, 9pm.  26 Soi Sukhumvit 11. Inquiries: (662) 651 3537

Teens For All Seasons

More than 200 students from eight of Bangkok's most prestigious international schools combine to show off their performing prowess in the International School's Festival of Arts.  Sat and Sun, 1.30pm-4pm. Retail Centre, All Seasons Place, Witthayu Rd. Inquiries: (662) 676 2570.  Ends Nov 30

Drip Dry

Chiang Mai painter Kade Javanalikikorn explores the nuances of colour and form and employs marks, drips and gestures to probe the divide between nature and geometry in an exhibition dubbed Sublime. Thu-Sat, noon-6pm. H Gallery, Sathon Soi 12. Inquiries: (661) 310 4428.  Ends Dec 27

SEOUL

RESFEST KOREA

Cutting-edge films, seminars, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, concerts and parties have made this  event the most popular digital film festival in Seoul.  Centennial Hall on Yonsei University campus in Seoul. 6,000 won, but packages are available. For schedule information and inquiries: 82 2 3275 3747, orwww.resfest.co.kr, www.resfest.com. Ends Nov 21

Jeff McBride

Extravagant  shows mark this magician's style.   Shows: Nov 19-23. Mon-Fri, 7.30pm; Sat, 3.30pm and 7.30pm; Sun, 1pm. Daehakro Live Theatre. 50,000-70,000 won (HK$329- K$461). Inquiries: (82 2) 762 9190 or www.greatmagic.co.kr

British Contemporary Art

Young British artists including Damien Hirst, Jake and Dinos Chapman are brought together for a sensational exhibition.  Running to Jan 31, Mon-Sun, 11am-7pm. Arario Gallery in central Cheonan, South Chngcheong province. 3,000 won. Inquiries: 82 41 551 5100 or www.arariogallery.co.kr

SINGAPORE

Soft Notes By Pankaj Udhas

Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas returns to Singapore after more than a decade for an evening of enchanting melodies.  Today,  7pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, S$36-S$151 (HK$162-HK$681). Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com.sg

Havana Night

Cuba's hottest entertainment export promises a night of Latin fire with dance and music from the Caribbean.  Tue-Sun, 8pm (Sat-Sun also 3pm show), Esplanade Theatre, S$60-S$150. Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555

Mandala

Dance drama fusing elements of martial arts, tai chi and modern dance. Thu-Fri, 8.45pm, Sat-Sun, 8pm. Guinness Theatre, The Substation. S$10-S$20. Inquiries: (65) 9877 0006

Alan Tam & Hacken Lee  World Tour

Canto-pop icon Alan Tam teams up with Hacken Lee for a night of music mixed with stand-up comedy about the latest gossip in the entertainment world. Sat, 8pm. Singapore Indoor Stadium, S$60-S$199. Inquiries: Sistic outlets (65) 6348 5555

Japanese Prints

More than 70 prints dating from 1975 to 1990, from various distinguished Japanese artists. Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm, Sat, 1pm-4pm. Front Room Gallery, 69 Bussirah St. Free. Inquiries: (65) 6398 0372. Ends Nov 23

TOKYO

Sinske - Future Jazz Night

Featuring highly skilled marimba player Shimada Shinsuke. He plays jazzy sounds on an electric marimba that produces a futuristic sound. Wed,  7pm and 9.30pm. Yokohama Akarenga Warehouse 2, 1-1-2 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken. 3,500 yen (HK$251). Inquiries: (81 45) 226 1919 or www.motionblue.co.jp

400 years From Edo To Tokyo

To commemorate 400 years from Edo to Tokyo, the Tokyo National Museum presents a series of exhibitions to introduce Edo-related themes.  Tue-Sun, 9.30am-5pm. 130 yen, 420 yen. Tokyo National Museum. Ueno Sta (JR Yamanote Line). Inquiries: (81 3) 3822 1111 or www.tnm.jp. Until April 11, 2004

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