Exhibitions Food for Thought Shenzhen-based artist Cui Peilu's works, known as Cui's Grapes, are permanently displayed in Beijing's Great Hall of the People. An exhibition of his works opens today, 7pm, then Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm, at Appetite, Shop 5, 17 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan (opposite Tung Wah Hospital). Inquiries: 2104 9008. Ends Jul 30 Summer Discovery Featuring works from China, Thailand, Indonesia and France. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 2pm-7pm, Chouinard Gallery, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072 or go to www.chouinardgallery.com . Ends Jul 31 IFC Art Corner Vietnamese paintings including works by Tran Quoc Vinh, Le Than Son and Nguyen Thanh Binh. Daily, 10am-8pm, Level 2, IFC Mall (outside Aquascutum), 8 Finance St, Central. Inquiries: 2295 3308. Ends Jul 31 Dinh Quan - Lacquer in Motion Drama and movement are the keynotes of Dinh Quan's passionate lacquer creations, in vibrant reds, silvers and golds. The exhibition opens today, then continues Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun, 10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St (corner of Hollywood Rd), Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255. Ends Aug 12 Diving Tonight Visual works made from everyday objects such as tape with a theme of diving. Wed-Sun, 5pm-1am, A'ha, 10 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 9482 0472 or 2535 9111. Ends Aug 23 Performing Arts Poetry Performance More than 40 poets will read their work in about 10 languages, a first for the Hong Kong Literary Fair. Today, 2.30pm-5pm, Room 407, Convention and Exhibition Centre, free. Inquiries: 2982 4440 Summer Fling The Kassia Women's Choir sings hits from Broadway, and gospel, pop, and country & western songs. Tomorrow, 8pm, The Helena May, Garden Rd, Central, $200 includes one glass of wine. Inquiries: 2575 3931 or www.katterwall.com Othello Shakespeare's tragedy performed by British theatre company Cheek by Jowl. In English with Chinese surtitles. Today-Sun, 7.45pm, Sat also at 2.30pm, City Hall Theatre, Central, $150-$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 Private Lives Noel Coward's classic comedy of manners set in 1920s France. A divorced couple meet again while honeymooning with their new spouses, and find there's still a spark between them. Performed by the Hong Kong Players. In English. Not for children under five. Jul 27-31, 7.30pm, Fringe 02 Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central, $150, $190. Inquiries: 2521 7251 The Importance of Being Earnest Oscar Wilde's stylish and witty comedy is performed by the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. With Poon Chan-leung, Kwok Chi-wai, Ko Hon-man and Sun Wai-keung. In Cantonese with English and Chinese surtitles. Tomorrow and Sun, 2.45pm and 7.45pm, Jul 27-Aug 1, 7.45pm, Academy for Performing Arts, Drama Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $100-$220 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3103 5900. Ends Aug 1 Cinderella The Hong Kong Ballet performs its new production of the fairy tale, by choreographer David Allan, former soloist with the National Ballet of Canada. Prokofiev's score will be performed by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. Jul 30, 7.30pm, Jul 31 and Aug 2, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, $80-$230 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724 or go to www.hkballet.com Extra-curricular Hong Kong Philosophy Cafe - Happy Friday Branch The Beginners' Group will discuss 'When is fantasy good (or bad) for us?', while the Deep Thinkers ponder 'How can fantasy be philosophical?' In English. Today, 7.30pm, Q8 Lounge and Cafe, 1/F 8 Queen's Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: Clifford Setyono, party@s-n-s.com or Steve Palmquist, stevepq@hkbu.edu.hk Story-telling for Kids Geoffrey Ma reads from The Legend of Spud Murphy by Eoin Colfer. For children aged five to eight. In English. Tomorrow, 11am-11.30am, Bloomsbury Books, 2/F Club Lusitano Bldg, Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: 2526 5387 From Macau and 'Matto Moro' to Kowloon and Beyond: the Evolution and Dispersal of the Hong Kong Portuguese Community Local historian and writer Jason Wordie discusses the role and importance of the Portuguese community in Hong Kong, tracing its evolution and development from Macau in the 1500s through to the 1960s. Presented by the Royal Asiatic Society. Aug 6, 6.15pm, Extension Activities Room, 8/F City Hall High Block, Central, free. Inquiries: 2813 7500 or go to www.royalasiaticsociety.org.hk Art for Interior A chance for the local interior design community, decorators, architects and art consultants to get together, with a talk by art consultant A. Bobby Mohseni at 8pm. Aug 6, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Chouinard Gallery, G/F 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: Elise Fung on 2858 5072 or e-mail elsie@chouinardgallery.com Leyla Helwa - Middle Eastern Dance Theatre A one-hour performance of the best of Middle Eastern dance. Aug 6, 8pm, Aug 7, 7.30pm and 9.30pm, Studio Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central, $120, $150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 International Arts Carnival The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents an international programme by 30 local and visiting performers. Events include puppet shows, music, dance, drama, theatre and film. Inquiries: 2370 3495. Programme: www.hkiac.gov.hk . Ends Aug 29 Film Omnimax: Coral Reef Adventure A film showcasing the world's best coral reefs and the events that have led to their worldwide decline. Wed-Mon, 1.30pm, 5pm and 8.30pm, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $24, $32 Urbtix or Space Museum Box Office. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Jul 31 A Tribute to Sylvia Chang The career of actress, producer, writer and director Sylvia Chang Ai-chia is showcased in 13 films, including Aces Go Places, Full Moon in New York, Sisters of the World Unite, and her latest film, 20:30:40. All the films have Chinese and English subtitles, except Legend of the Mountain (in Putonghua). Two seminars in Cantonese will be held tomorrow, 4.30pm (with Chang in attendance), and on Aug 21, 4.30pm. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139. For schedule: www.filmarchive.gov.hk . Ends Aug 22 A Taste of Asia The Asia Society's annual Summer Film Series presents five films related to food in Asia, and issues of migration, cultural identity, families and communities. In various languages with English subtitles. Agnes b. CINEMA!, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $40-$80 HK Ticketing or Asia Society. Inquiries: Asia Society, 2103 9508/2 or www.asiasociety.org . Ends Aug 28 International Children's Film Carnival 2004 Screenings of feature, educational and animated films from around the world. Including Steven Spielberg's classic tale of love and friendship, ET the Extra-Terrestrial, the animated The Boy who Wanted to be a Bear and Someone like Hodder. Various venues and languages, most films have English subtitles. Part of the International Arts Carnival. $40 Urbtix. For full programme details, go to www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp . Inquiries: 2734 2900. Ends Aug 29 Night Scene Roots (Night of the Living Dread) Reggae sounds with DJs including the spinners from Chemical Suzy. Today, from 10pm, Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central, $80, includes one standard drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251 Koncrete Jungle With DJ Kontra from New York, and JP Lui, Kay and Siesta. Today, 11pm until late, Amnesia, 3/F Al Aqmar House, 30 Hollywood Rd, SoHo, $80 includes one drink. Inquiries: 9010 2162 Party at Edge Fun and games to introduce new friends. Today, 8pm-10.30pm, The Edge, G/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, $180 (advance), $220 door. Inquiries: 9218 3654 Brown Sugar: Summer Festival Special The sounds of summer festivals from Glastonbury to Fuji. Alternative, indie, pop trash and chemical beats. Tomorrow, 10pm until late, Amnesia, 3/F Al Aqmar House, 30 Hollywood Rd, SoHo. Inquiries: 9187 5494 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
