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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

The Travel Show

Vintage travel posters, luggage labels and other travel memorabilia from Picture This gallery.  Wed-Sat, 11am-6pm. Picture This, Suite 603B, 6/F, 9 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2525 2820 or www.picturethiscollection.com. Ends Sat

Hong Kong And The Pearl River c.1788-1936

An exhibition of paints, prints, photographs and maps. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 1-5pm. Wattis Fine Art, 2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2524 5302 or www.wattis.com.hk. Ends Sat   Dual Solo Exhibitions Rita Hui and Inam Yong explore how we look at different genders and our relationships with others. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm. Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 2 Po Yan St (enter from 224 Hollywood Rd), Sheung Wan. Ends Sun   A Burmese Voyage Works by  Myanmese artists  Min Wae Aung, Aung Myint and Win Pe Myint. 1/F, Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Rd, Island East.  Daily, 9am-7pm. Inquiries: 2844 5094. Ends Nov 24

Selected Contemporary Artists Of Australia

Works by more than 40 painters and sculptors. Bark Modern Art, 13-14 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Tue-Fri, noon-7pm, Sat-Sun, noon-6pm. Inquiries: 2537 7271. Ends Nov 26

Tree Man

Two digitalised paintings by Danny Yung, one appropriated from an ancient Chinese painting, and the other from the July 1 rally.  1a space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon. Tue-Sat, noon-8pm, Sun, noon-6pm. Inquiries: 2529 0087 or 9499 1569. Ends Nov 28

'Where Is Hong Kong?'

Leung Chi-wo's  colour photographs  of Hong Kong, Shanghai, Melbourne, Toronto, Venice and New York. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm. Grotto Fine Art Ltd, 2/F, 31C-D Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends Nov 29

Portraits Of Chinese People

Ex-Stern photojournalist Michael Wolf's  photographic portraits of people  in China.  Tue-Sat, 1pm- 7pm, Sun, 2-5pm. John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends Nov 29

Performing Arts

Samantha Sun Piano And Pipa Recital

Sun cross-plays the piano and pipa simultaneously.  Today, 7.30pm-9pm. Exposition Hall, Centre for the Arts, HKUST, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon. Free. In Cantonese. Inquiries: 2358 6149

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.   Tomorrow,  8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, and Sat, 8pm, Sha Tin Hall Auditorium. $60-$160, Urbtix. Inquiries: 2312 6103 or www.hkpo.com

An Evening Of Drum, Dizi, Wind And String Music The Chinese Music Company of Hong Kong performs  well-known Chinese works.  Sun,  8pm. Auditorium, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tia Yuk Rd, NT. $60-$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

From Bach To Bernstein And Beyond

Choral pieces set to biblical texts by classical and modern composers. Performed by the HK Bach Choir, conducted by Jerome Hoberman.  Nov 25, 8pm. HK City Hall Concert Hall. $130, $180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009  Great Choral Works II Hong Kong Voices and the Hong Kong Chamber Orchestra perform works from Bach, Mozart and Vaughan Williams. Conducted by Ken Lam. In aid of the St Barnabas Society. Nov 27, 8pm-9.30pm. St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central. $50-$250. Inquiries: 9378 1386 or www.hkvoices.org

Extra-curricular

Caribbean Street Carnival

Fun and games at the Lan Kwai Fong Street Carnival. Sat and Sun's events will include children's activities.  Tomorrow, 6.30pm-midnight, Sat, noon-midnight, and Sun, noon-9pm, Lan Kwai Fong.

'What's Happening To Our  Harbour?' RTHK's Radio 3 takes Backchat, its current affairs programme, on the road to hear your views on the harbour's future. Tomorrow.  Outside Dymocks Booksellers, 2007, L2/F, IFC Mall, 1 Harbour View St, Hong Kong

Hong Kong Art Biennial 2003 - Talk Series

Leung Mee-ping and Ho Siu-kee, HK Art Biennial winners, will talk on the Hong Kong Art Biennial and artistic careers. Sat, 10.30am-12.30pm. Asia Art Archive, 2/F, 8 Wah Koon Building, 181-191 Hollywood Rd, Central. In English. Free, reservation required. Inquiries: 2815 1112

Macau And Macanese Community Authors and Macau experts Annabel Jackson and Jason Wordie discuss the distinctive identity and culture of the Macanese. Sat,  presentation noon, lunch 1.30pm. Fringe Club, 1/F Studio Theatre, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. $300 (Asia Society members), $400, includes buffet lunch. Inquiries: 2103 9507

POCO'S Family Fun Day

Fun and educational activities for children aged two to seven and their parents.  Every child gets a free story book and CD. Lucky draw. Sun,  11am-12.30pm, or 2pm-3.30pm. G/F, Olympian City Shopping Centre (MTR Olympic Station). $136, $160. Adults free. All activities in English. Inquiries: 2899 2912 or www.pocosfinclub.com

Film

The Life And Times Of  Wu Zhongxian

An affectionate and irreverent tribute to one of Asia's most important late  20th-century political activists, who played a key role in the development of Hong Kong's fledgling civil rights and pro-democracy movement. Sat, 7.30pm, and Sun,  2.30pm. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, Upper Basement, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. In Cantonese with English subtitles. $30, $50. Inquiries: 2824 5329

10th European Film 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

Art Of Commercials 2003

Annual two-part series includes contributions from  Britain, Japan and Asia-Pacific countries, and a selection of the best commercials from the 1980s and 1990s. Fri-Sun, various screening times. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, HK Arts Centre, Upper Basement, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $25, $40 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2582 0200 or www.hkac.org.hk. Ends Dec 7

Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival

Hong Kong hosts the festival for the third year. Opens with The Hebrew Hammer , about the Hanukkah-hating Damien, evil son of Santa Claus, a politically incorrect spoof that aims to offend. Sat,  7.45pm. Cine-Art House, G/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai.  $45-$180, CityLine or at the door. All films in English or with English subtitles. For full schedule and venue information: 2554 7070 or www.hkjewishfilmfest.org. Festival ends Nov 30

Night Scene

Break DJs

The Uncut Dope DJs are back with more  nu-skool breaks. Tomorrow, and then the third Fri of every month, 11pm-5am. Yumla, Lr Basement, Harilela House, 79 Wyndham St, Central. Free. Inquiries: 2147 2382

Drum And Bass Party

Phreaktion's Koncrete Jungle drum and bass series celebrates its first anniversary. With special guest DJ Specialist, supported by Johnathan, JP Lui, Siesta, Tim, Ken C and MC Snicka G.  Tomorrow, 10.30pm till late. Amnesia, 3/F, Al Aqmar House, 30 Hollywood Rd, Central. $50.

Susie Wilkins & Friends

Wilkins describes her songs as modern blues, rooted in the great blues, rock and jazz traditions of the 20th century. Sat, 10.30pm. E&J Gallo Gallery, Fringe Club,  2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. Free.  Inquiries: 2521 7251 or www.hkfringeclub.com

Urbtix: 2734 9009 Urbtix/CityLine credit card booking: 2111 5999 Fringe: 2521 7251 CityLine: 2317 6666 HK Ticketing: 3128 8288  For a complete listings service  visit totallyhk.scmp.com



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