Exhibitions Encre de Chine Ink paintings by French-Chinese artists Jean Degottex, Gao Xingjian and T'ang Haywen. 1.30pm-5.30pm, The University Museum and Art Gallery, Pokfulam Rd. Inquiries: 2859 2111. Ends today Gathering Arts Exhibition of Fine Arts Art teacher Kwong Leung showcases paintings and calligraphy by his students. Sun, 10am-9pm, Mon, 10am-6pm, HK Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2702 6588. Ends tomorrow Oil Paintings by May Yong Impressionist paintings. Daily, 10am-10pm, G/F Aqua Corner, Island Resort Mall, 28 Siu Sai Wan Rd, Siu Sai Wan. Inquiries: art_mayyong@yahoo.com Ends Tue Too Art Toy's Story Exhibition Group exhibition of toy perceptions and memories by 20 artists. Wed-Sun, 12.30pm-7.30pm, 2/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2834 0123. Ends Wed The Bassel Mission in Hong Kong The contributions of the Bassel Mission to Hong Kong and southern China from 1847 to present day. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun 1.30pm-5.30pm, 1/F Fung Ping Shan Building, Hong Kong University Museum and Art Gallery, 94 Bonham Rd, Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Jul 3 Wunderlust Melbourne artist Terry Batt presents paintings based on pop art and retro television. Tue-Sat, 1pm-7pm, Sun, 2pm-5pm, John Batten Gallery, G/F 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends Jul 15 Secret Codes - The Art of Hon Chi-fun Featuring his circle series. Daily, 10am-6pm (closed Thu except public holidays), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends July 31 Shimmering Colours Monochrome wares of the Yuan to the Qing dynasties (14th-19th centuries). Mon-Sat 10am-4.45pm; Sun 12.30-5.30pm; closed on public holidays. East Wing Galleries, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7416. Ends Sept 25 Voices from Yunnan Yunnan province villagers' photo self-portraits. Daily, 10am-6pm, M1 New Extension (next to Traders), HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2526 3334. Ends Sept 30 Art of Giving Showcases donations of contemporary Chinese art, including Xu Bing's installation A Book from the Sky and Ren Jian's Primeval Chaos. Daily, 10am-6pm, (closed Thu, except public holidays), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Oct 30 Six Masters of the Early Qing Dynasty Landscape and flower paintings from 14th- to 16th-century China. Daily, 10am-6pm, (closed Thu except public holidays), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2721 0116 Performing Arts Nurturing with Love Ella Kiang Singers from The Association of Evangelical Free Churches of Hong Kong perform. Today, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2366 1802 February 14 The HK Repertory Theatre's musical drama of three women desperately searching for love. In Cantonese. Today-Jul 3, 7.45pm (Today and Jul 3 also at 2.45pm), HK Repertory Theatre Black Box, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Sheung Wan, $160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900 Engelbert Humperdinck - Let There be Love Tour The British crooner sings classics including Just the Two of Us and Quando, Quando, Quando. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, $280-$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2922 8285 Shaw Mei-kwan and Lee Chun-chow in The Last Moment A play about bullfighting. In Cantonese. Thu-Jul 7, 8pm; Fri-Jul 3, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, $150-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2606 2989 Proof The HK Repertory Theatre presents a play about a maths genius' depressed daughter. In Cantonese with English surtitles: Fri-Jul 13, 7.45 (no shows Mon); Jul 3, 10, 16, 17, 2.45pm. In Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles; Jul 15-17, 7.45pm. HK Arts Centre, Shouson Theatre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $100-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900 The Planets The HK Philharmonic Orchestra plays with violinist Janine Jansen on works by Britten, Vaughan Williams and Holst. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030 Heaven and Earth are Filled with Your Glory Hong Kong Oratorio Society sings melodic and choral works by classical and contemporary composers. Jul 3, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Auditorium, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, $60-$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 Duo Recital by Lam Sun-chun and Shum Kin-wai Violinist Lam Sun-chun and pianist Shum Kin-wai performs. Jul 7, 1pm-2pm, Exposition Hall, HK University of Science and Technology, Clearwater Bay. Inquiries: 2358 6000 James Brawn Piano recital by James Brawn performing Bach and Beethoven. Jul 7, 9pm, Pacific Club, Harbour City, TST, $470 (includes dinner), $250. Inquiries: www.chamber music.homestead.com or 2719 4749 HK Wind Philharmonia Pre Wasbe Tour Concert A programme including works by Gustav Holst, Mozart and local composers. Jul 7, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, 7 Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2468 4597 Individual Dreams ... Shared Bed Dance theatrical work integrated with live music revealing the lives of people. Jul 8-9, 8pm, Jul 10, 3pm, Studio Theatre, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100, $140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 Mastery - Edo de Waart Conducts Mahler 5 The HK Philharmonic Orchestra performs Mahler's Symphony No 5 and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro with Dutch flautist Jacque Zoon. July 8-9, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $140-$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2332 The Emperor and the Nightingale The HK Ballet returns with a story of searching for love and beauty. Jul 15-17, 7.30pm (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724 Mysterious Tibet The Tibet Autonomous Region Song and Dance Troupe showcases Tibetan culture, religion, history and customs through classical dances, traditional folk songs and folk music. Jul 20-21, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2873 8296 Paula Tsui in Concert 2005 Canto-pop star Paula Tsui sings hits from the 1970s until now. Jul 23-Aug 6, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, Hunghom, $100-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2835 6688 Extra-curricular How to Become an Internationally Certified Yoga Instructor Learn what it takes to be a qualified yoga instructor. Today, 1.30pm-4pm, Yoga Limbs, 33-34/F, 69 Jervois St, Sheung Wan, free (registration required). Inquiries: 2525 7415 Reading for Results Workshop A workshop to help increase your reading speed and comprehension. Today, 8.30am-5pm, DD Centre, Rm 901-2, Tai Yip Bldg, 141 Thomson Rd, Wan Chai, $1,400-$1,800. Inquiries: 9779 0470 REMO Community Drum Circle 2005 Drumming jam session for the mind, body and spirit. Today, 3pm-5pm, Olympian City 2, Open Piazza, West Kowloon, free. Inquiries: www.tomleemusic.com Wan Chai Street Dragon Boat Festival Party where teams build and race dragon boats down the street. Today, 9.30am-10pm, Lockhart Rd, (between Fenwick St and Luard Rd), Wan Chai, $300-$600. Inquiries: reddragonevents@gmail.com First East Asian Bodybuilding Championships Bodybuilders from Asian countries flex their muscles. Today, 6pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, $80, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2504 8246 HK Players - Annual General Meeting Join the committee or volunteer for the organisation. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, One Bar and Grill, Level 3, One Exchange Square, Central, $100 (for membership, snacks and voting rights). Inquires: elpjones@cityu.edu.hk Sri Sathya Sai Baba A spiritual master talks about his universal message. Tomorrow, 7.15pm-8.45pm, Recital Hall, High Block, City Hall, Central, free. Inquiries: 2367 4240 Quiz Night Quizmaster Brian hosts a game of knowledge and wits. Wed, 8.30pm, The Globe, 39 Hollywood Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2543 1941 Canada D'eh A street party celebrating Canada Day with street performances, dances and activities, hosted by The Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Thu, 7pm, Lan Kwai Fong, free. Inquiries: www.cancham.org Arabic Nadwah Poetry Club mainly for Arabic poetry, but all welcome (with discussion in English). Thu, 8pm Fotogalerie Room B, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 9030 8167 or e-mail: sayedgouda2004@yahoo.com Sleeping Beauty Auditions HK Players is holding auditions for singers, dancers, actors and acrobats (from ages 10 and up) for a pantomime in 2006. Sat, 9am-3pm, Jul 5, 7pm-9pm, Jul 6, 7pm-9pm, Bradbury School, 43C Stubbs Road (Bring a passport-sized photo). Inquiries: elpjones@cityu.edu.hk The First Event on Global 4R An international waste-management symposium on reduce, redesign, recycle and reuse. Jul 18, 9am-5pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, $2,500. Apply by Thu. Inquiries: 2572 0933 Film Italian Film Festival A Tribute to Pupi Avati Films by Italian filmmaker. Today-Jul 7, various times, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200 Revenge by the Volcano (aka Blood of Love) Filmmaker Sun Yu's film about a family thrown into jail. Silent with Chinese and English intertitles. Today, 7.15pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088 Christmas Present (Regalo di Natale) On Christmas Eve, four friends try to con a seemingly clueless, yet rich, guest out of money during a poker game. The film is shot like a stage play, almost entirely in one room. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200 Julien Donkey Boy A gritty collage of a schizophrenic who tries to avoid his abusive father, wrestles with his younger brother and impregnates his sister on the streets of New York City. Directed by Harmony Korine (1999). In English (no subtitles). Thu, 7.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200 Speaking Up The film (2005, 30 mins) invites 60 people to talk about their views on the changes in Hong Kong, from the reunification of China to economic downturn. Freedom Concert (2005, 30 mins) trails a music concert and dance party shot on September 4, 2004 in Victoria Park. In Cantonese with English subtitles. Fri, Sat, Jul 8, 9, 7.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200 Island of the Sharks Cocos Island has the world's highest concentration of large marine predators. In Cantonese and English. Daily, 3.50pm, 7.20pm (Sat-Sun also at 12.20pm), closed Tues, Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Sept 30 Albert Einstein A film that marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of the theory of relativity. Daily, 2.40pm and 6.10pm (closed Tue), Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Nov 21 MACAU Asian Motocross Championships Off-road racing that pushes riders to the limit. Today, 9am, venue adjacent to Pousada Marina Infante Taipa, free (tickets available at Macau government's Tourism Information Counters at Senado Square, Airport, Ferry Terminal and Border Gate Checkpoint). Inquiries: (853) 838 333 Holy Body Tattoo Performance - Running Wild Vancouver-based choreographers present the bittersweet landscape of human relationships with a collection of short works, duets and solos. Today, 8pm, Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 80, 120 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 700 699 Blue Fascination & the Fantasy of the Cote d'Azur The Macau Museum of Art provides rare access to the artworks of Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall and other great masters. Daily 10am-7pm (closed tomorrow), Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 5 patacas (free today), inquiries: (853) 791 9814. Ends Thu Volleyball - FIVB Women's World Grand Prix World-class tournament attended by teams from China, Brazil, Germany and Poland. Fri-Jul 3, various times, Macau Forum, Av. Dr Rodrigo Rodrigues, 100 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 580 762 or visit www.sport.gov.mo National BEIJING The Languages of Nature Swiss artist Franz Gertsch and Chinese counterpart Fang Lijun carve their impressions of nature in woodcuts. Tue-Sun, noon-6m, White Space Galleries, 2 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, free. Inquiries: (86 10) 8456 2054 or info@whitespace-beijing.com Ends Thu Dou Wei Live music with Dou Wei and guest band Miao. Wed, (doors open 4pm-2am) Club Yu Gong Yi Shan, A1 Gong Ti Bei Lu, Chaoyang District, 30 yuan. Inquiries: 6415 0687 Athens to Beijing Exhibition of news photos, including shots of Athens 2004 and Beijing today. Tue and Thu, 10am-6.30pm, Wed, 10.30am-8.30pm, French Cultural Centre, 1/F Guangcai International Mansion, 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. Inquiries: 6553 2627. Ends Thu Shanghai The WiffenpoofsA collegiate a capella group from Yale. Today, 4pm, The Glamour Bar, No. 5 The Bund, 7th floor, 50 yuan includes one drink. Inquiries: (86 21) 6350 9988 or reservations@m-onthebund.com Gareth Armstrong in Shylock The performer presents the character from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. In English with Chinese subtitles. Wed-Jul 3, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre, 288 Anfu Rd, (next to Wukang Rd). Inquiries: (86 21) 5465 6200 Madam Zung DJs B6 and Siesta mix syn-pop and broken beats. Wed, doors open 5pm, Madam Zung, 4 Xiangshan Rd (at Sinan Rd), 50 yuan, includes one drink. Inquiries: (86 21) 5382 0738 or www.madamzung-shanghai.com TAIPEI Tienjing Peking Opera Tienjing Peking Opera Theatre performs. Today, 7.30pm, National Theatre at C.K.S. Memorial Hall, NT$300-2,000. Inquiries: (886 2) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw Yundi Li Piano Recital The Chopin piano competition winner performs Mozart, Schumann, Chopin, and Liszt. Thu, 7.45pm, National Concert Hall, C.K.S. Memorial Hall, NT$500-2,500. Inquiries: (886 2) 2702 5131 or www.ticket.com.tw The Irresistible Rules of Human Solo Exhibition by Chen Yu-chi Artist Chen Yu-chi tries to inspire and change people's perspectives. Tue-Sun, 9.30am-5pm, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, No181, Zhong-shan N. Rd, Taipei, NT$30. Inquiries: (886 2) 2596 7656 or www.tfam.gov.tw . Ends Jul 3 Membrane to Magic Japanese light-effect specialist, Toshihiro Komatsu and other Taiwanese artists use light to re-shape viewers' sensory experiences. Tue-Sun, 10am-5.30pm, Taipei Museum of Contemporary Art, NT$50. Inquiries: www.mocataipei.org.tw or (886 2) 2552 3721. Ends Jul 24 REGIONAL Bangkok What a Tangled Web We Weave International artists Han Myung-ok, Shigeaki Iwai, Alana Jelinek, Kaoru Motomiya and Sutthirat Supaparinya present fresh interpretations of classic silk designs. Daily, 9am-5pm, The Art Centre, Jim Thompson House, 6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road. Inquiries: (66 2) 216 7368. Ends Jun 30 Dancehall Vibes Funk meets dancehall at the Bed Supperclub. DJ NCL provides the dancehall element, while Stewart and Octo ramp up the old skool funk quotient. Thu, 9pm, Bed Supperclub, Sukhumvit 11, 800 baht (all you can drink). Inquiries: (662) 651 3537 or www.bedsupperclub.com Ghosttransmissions A collective of Thai and international artists explore the phenomenon of Thailand's so-called 'ghost buildings', with artists including Pitupong Chaowaluk, Koichi Shimuzu of Japan, and Belgians Nico Dockx, Kris Delacourt and Peter Verwimp. Thu-Sat, noon-6pm, H Gallery, 201 Sathorn Soi 12. Inquiries: (661) 310 4428. Ends Thu Trio Triple Singaporean chamber music trio Foo Say Ming, Chan Wei Shing and Benjamin Loh perform a selection of works by Rachmaninov, Ho Chee Kong and Chopin. Sat, 8pm, Goethe Institut, South Sathorn Road Soi 1, 350 baht. Inquiries: (662) 718 7300 Where's the Beef DJ Meat Katie, who has supported the likes of the Chemical Brothers, Asian Dub Foundation and Death in Vegas, dishes up tech-funk breakbeats. Sat, 9pm, Club Astra, Royal City Avenue Block C, 250 baht includes one drink. Inquiries: www.thaiticketmaster.com or (662) 262 3456 Singapore The Royal Ballet The British troupe stages Swan Lake, choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. Today, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre, S$20-$150. Inquiries: www.sistic.com Aviva Open Singapore 2005 The region's biggest badminton event with some of the world's top players. Tomorrow-Sun, Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, S$4-$28. Inquiries: www.singaporebadmintonopen.com Jeremy Monteiro & The Chicago Connection Featuring Grammy award-winners harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy and bassist Eldee Young; Grammy award nominee Judy Roberts and Two for Brazil; and Singapore's King of Swing pianist Jeremy Monteiro for an evening of swing, bossa and samba. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$38-$138. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com Liberation - Wonderland Remix The overnight dance party of the year spread across two dance arenas, featuring favourite local DJs including DJ Koflow (The Liquid Room), DJ Titus (King of Hiphop/R&B) and DJ Feng (Frontallabs.com) serving up electronic sounds and techno beats. Sat, 9pm-6am, Sentosa Fountain Garden/Musical Fountain 5 Garden Avenue, S$25/$35. Inquiries: www.sistic.com Living in the World Chinese artist He Jian finds his inspiration in ancient Chinese murals from the Yongle Palace, but sets his subjects in contemporary social environments. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm, Art Seasons, 5 Gemmill Lane, free. Inquiries (65) 6221 1800. Ends Sat TOKYO Roberta Flack The jazz singer performs. Tomorrow-Wed, 7pm, 9.30pm, Blue Note Tokyo, Aoyama, 6-3-16, RAIKA Bldg, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, 10,500 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5485 0088 or www.bluenote.co.jp Engelbert Humperdinck The singer dubbed the King of Romance returns after 11 years. Wed, 7pm, Tokyo International Forum Hall C, Marunouchi, 8,500, 9,500 yen. Inquiries: JEC International, (81 3) 5474 5941 Jeff Beck The English musician plays the guitar with hits including Heart Full of Soul. Sat-Jul 3, 5pm, July 5, 15, 7pm Tokyo International Forum Hall A, Yurakucho, 8,000-9,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3402 5999. The Czech National Bruno Opera The opera company stages the classic story of Carmen with Bolero ballet choreographed by Zdenek Prokes. Jul 16-18, 2pm, Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya, 12,000-18,000 yen. Inquiries: Bunkamura Ticket Centre, (81 3) 3477 9999 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, e-mail totallyhk@scmp.com
