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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Window Dreams

Works by Wucius Wong. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Grotto Fine Art Ltd, 2/F 31C-D Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270.  Ends Oct 7

In Search of Insomnious Sheep

A multimedia installation investigating reality and fiction by Hong Kong artist Leung Mee-ping. Opens today at  7pm, then Tue-Sat, 2pm-8pm, Sun, noon-6pm, 1a space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Oct 9

Kun Jien (the Space Between)

Works by German artist Peter Dittmar, based on his concept of nothingness.  Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe Gallery, Goethe-Institut, 14/F Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9885 6232. Ends Oct 9

From Mongolia to Shanghai

Works by Yang Gang and Hu Yongkai. Daily, 9am-7pm, Lee Garden, G/F Office Lobby, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 9186 2345. Ends Oct 13

Dulce Scents of Mexico

A group show by four  Mexican  women artists.  Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun, noon-5pm, State of the Arts Gallery, 2-3/F 78 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1133.  Ends Oct 20

Recent Acquisitions

Antique maps  from circa 1570 to 1935. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Wattis Fine Art, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2524 5302. Ends Oct 23

Sunny Wang Glass 2004

Glass works by the Taiwan-based artist.  Tue-Fri, noon-7pm, Sat, noon-6pm, Bark Modern Art Gallery, 1/F, 13-14 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7271. Ends Oct 30

Performing Arts

Dragstrip Cabaret

Australians Christa Hughes and Svetlana Bunic perform  favourites  and some of their own compositions. For over-18s. Today-tomorrow,  9.30pm, Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central, $120 members, $150 non-members.  Inquiries: 2521 7251

Ms Julie

Drama set in the fast-changing society of 1930s Shanghai,  performed by Drumroll, in English. Not for children under 13. Today-tomorrow,  7.30pm, Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central.  $145, $190. Inquiries: 9546 0389

CLP Light Classics Concert

The Hong Kong Sinfonietta performs  classical favourites.  Sun,  2.30pm-4.15pm,  Cultural Centre Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST, $60-$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Classics for Couples

The City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and guest artists perform an all-Mozart programme.  Conducted by Marc Taddei. Oct 5, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, $100, $180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2857 2402

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

Playing Shostakovich's  score to the screening of the 1926 silent film classic, Battleship Potemkin.  Oct 7-9, 8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2312 6103

Era

A dance performance by Hong Kong Ginger.  Oct 8-9, 8pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre Theatre, 2/F and 3/F, Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 11 Clearwater Bay Rd, Kowloon, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Russian State Chorus

Best known for its Russian classical repertoire, the programme also features works by Rachmaninov, Schubert, Mozart and Brahms.  Oct 8, 8pm, Auditorium, Kwai Tsing Theatre; Oct 9, Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall. $80, $130, $180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 or www.lcsd.gov.hk/cp

Extra-curricular

Hong Kong Ballet: Fundraising

Fancy dress buffet dinner to raise funds for  the group.  Oct 5, 7pm,  $450, advance booking required. Inquiries: Royal Over-Seas League, secretary@rosl.org.hk or PO Box 9954, GPO, Central

Hong Kong Highlanders Reel Club

Learn the dances of the Scottish highlands.  Beginners' classes, Mon, 7pm-9pm, HK Cricket Club, 137 Wong Nai Chung Gap Rd. Social Dancing with the Reel Club, 8pm-10pm, $50 HK Highlanders members, $70 non-members. Inquiries: 2788 9991 or hkreelclub@yahoo.com

Island School Evening Institute Autumn Term

More than 50  courses, workshops and talks for English-speaking adults.   Inquiries: 2526 5884 or

e-mail isei@mail.island.edu.hk for more information and  brochure. Website: www.island.edu.hk/isei/

Film

One World Film Festival

Documentaries and feature films.  Screenings start today to Oct 10  at Agnes b Cinema!, and from Oct 14-20 at Broadway Cinematheque. All films in English or with English subtitles. Ends Oct 20. $50. For the full screening schedule, go to www.hkiff.org.hk

Fear of Intimacy

A paparazzo is caught in a web of murder and deceit. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Oct 12 and 14, 7.30pm, Agnes b Cinema!, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $30, $50. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Night Scene

Larry Hammond Inc

Playing live soul, R&B and blues. Today-tomorrow,  11pm, The Edge, G/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2523 6690

Jazz Straight Up

With Tim Wilson. Today,  11.30pm,  Fringe Club, Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central, $65 members, $80 non-members. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Adam Rush Plus Super Lam X 3 Party

DJ Adam Rush from LA plays with David Lam, Frankie Lam and Kendy Lam. Tomorrow,  11pm until late. $200 advance (call 9770 7888), $220 door, Joint 15 Club, 1 Ming An Plaza Phase 1, 8 Sunning Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2810 7229

Alicia Keys World Tour 2004

The   star in concert.  Sun, 8pm, HKCEC, Hall 3, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $388-$788 HK Ticketing

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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