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Exhibitions

A Nostalgic View of Hong Kong and China

Early photographs, maps and prints. Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm, Picture This Gallery, Suite 603B, 6/F Office Tower, 9 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2525 2820. Ends Sat

Open Space, Treasured Places - Beyond the Visible

Glass works by Kirstie Rea and Lisa Cahill. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Gaffer Studio Glass, Unit 5a, 15/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2521 1770.

Ends Sat

Sanctums

Abstract paintings by Gregory Burns. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun, 1pm-7pm, Karin Weber Gallery, 20 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2544 5004. Ends Sun

Hutong Remembrances

Zhang Guoning's latest works, featuring the ancient hutongs of his native Beijing. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Sun, noon-6pm, Connoisseur Art Gallery, G3, Chinachem Hollywood Centre,

1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358. Ends Sun

Chu Teh-chun and His Universe

An exhibition of colourful abstract oils, acrylic on paper works and Chinese ink on paper works by the Chinese artist, whose work has received high accolades in France. Part of Le French May festival. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, the University Museum and Art Gallery, Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Sun

Stall

Installations by Canadian visual artist Germaine Koh. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F 2 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan.

Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Sun

China West and Canada East

Landscape paintings of western China and of the Beijing-born artist's new home in Canada by Jack (Jie) Zhou. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-3pm, Art Beatus Gallery, Shop 301-302, Exchange Square Podium Level, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138. Ends Jun 21

Burma: an Eternal Beauty

Contemporary artist Linda Ting Wareham exhibits new paintings of the country and its people. Mon-Sat, noon-11pm, Aria Artelier, 103, l/F Exchange Square II, Central (entrance from Forum fountain). Inquiries: 2521 9011. Ends Jun 22

RR 11 Show 2004

New graduates from the Hong Kong College of Technology present 2D and 3D graphic design and local eco-culture. Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm, Sun, 11am-6pm. Two venues: Euro Cafe, HK Station, 12C, Level 1, HK Station, Central; Euro Cafe, 1/F Entertainment Building, 30 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2420 2472. Ends Jun 25

Human/Nature Contemporary Canadian Installation

An installation by four Canadian contemporary women artists. Each artist uses different media to explore the relationship between the environment and the human spirit. Wed-Mon, 10am-9pm, HK Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Mid-Levels (beside Hong Kong Park). Inquiries: 2847 7442. Ends Jun 25

Oil Paintings by Yang Gang

Featuring the Beijing Art Academy alumni's well-known scenes of horses galloping across the Mongolian grasslands. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Yan Gallery, 77 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2139 2345. Ends Jun 30

Tian Xing - in Tibet

New works of Tibet created in nuanced and bright gouache by the Hong Kong resident artist. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun, noon-5pm, State-Of-The-Arts Gallery, 3/F, 78 Queen's Road Central. Inquiries: 2526 1133. Ends Jun 30

Performing Arts

The Dresser

English-language drama by Ronald Harwood about the relationship

between a British actor-manager and his servant, set against the background of the London Blitz.

Directed by Jessica Lefkow. Today and tomorrow, Wed-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Club Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. $140-$240 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Extra-curricular

GOAL - Growth Through Outdoor Activity Learning

A five-day summer learning camp for 10- to 15-year-olds with learning and/or social differences. In English. Cantonese-speaking staff available. Jul 1-5. $6,000 for five days, includes board, meals, instruction, equipment, tuition and medical/psychology support. Inquiries: 9278 2774, 2866 0048, www.premiersport.biz or www.focus-hk.org

Film

Novel Drama Melodrama

The screenings of Cantonese and Putonghua classics has been extended by popular demand. Hong Kong Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/HKFA. Inquiries: 2734 2139. Ends Jun 27

Capturing the Friedmans

A documentary about the true story of the Friedmans, a family who seemed to be living the American dream until the father and son were charged with child molesting. Various screenings. Agnes b CINEMA!, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $30, $50 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.hkac.org.hk. Ends Jul 23

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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