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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Displacement and Transformation

Li Yau-mang's paintings of city life. 10am-1pm, Exhibition Hall, HK City Hall Low Block, Edinburgh Place, Central. Inquiries: 3101 2712.  Ends today

Cultural Relics from the  State of ChuBronze and lacquer wares from 700-475BC China. 1.30pm-6.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, HK University, Pokfulam Rd. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends today

Wunderlust

Melbourne artist Terry Batt's 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 Fri

Deborah Paauwe and  David LehmannDeborah Paauwe's  photographs  explore the nexus between childhood and adulthood, while David Lehmann  works with tiny glass beads. Mon-Sun, 10.30am-7.30pm, Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657. Ends Fri

Shadows and Impressions

A joint exhibition of Sandra Tobias'  paintings and egg tempuras, and Larry Cocks' aerial views of daily life. Wed-Sun, 11am-8pm, or by appointment, 5 o.p.t studio / gallery, G/F, 5 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2536 9818. Ends Fri

Box - A Hong Kong Exhibition

Large-scale public art installation by 30 artists. Daily, 11am-11pm, various levels, Langham Place,  8 Argyle St, Mongkok. Inquiries: 2148 2160. Ends Jul 31

Impressions of the East:  The Art of George Chinnery

Glimpses of the orient in the 19th century through paintings and sketches by the English artist. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-7pm, (closed on Tue except public holidays), Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Aug 29

Summer Festival

Works by Wang Yihua, Yu Ajun, Li Shuang and Zhu Yiyong, including temperas and mixed media. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, noon-6.30pm, Galerie du Monde, 328 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Ends Sept

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

The Robot Zoo

Exhibition of eight robots and 13 interactive exhibits, with giant robot animals showing the biomechanics of how real animals move.  Mon-Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun and public holidays, 10am-9pm (closed on Thu except public holidays), HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, $10, $20. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Oct 25

Performing Arts

Proof

The HK Repertory Theatre presents a play about a depressed daughter. In Cantonese with English surtitles: Today-Wed, 7.45 (no shows Mon); Today, Sat, Jul 17, 2.45pm. In Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles: Fri-Sun, 7.45pm. HK Arts Centre, Shouson Theatre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $100-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900

Individual Dreams ... Shared Bed

A DanceArt Hong Kong production with live music about the lives  of people from Hong Kong and Taiwan. Today, 3pm, Studio Theatre, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100, $140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

World's Children Choir Festival

Thirty children's choirs from 10 countries. Opening concert: today, 8pm. Asian Night: tomorrow, 8pm. Grand Songbridge Gala Concert: Tue, 8pm. Closing Concert: Wed, 8pm. Evening concerts at HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $80-$200 Urbtix. Free afternoon concerts: tomorrow-Wed, 1.30pm, 3pm, 5.30pm (no 3pm show Tue), various venues. Inquiries: 2722 1650

Sha Tin Mid-Summer  Music Festival

The Mozart Youth Orchestra performs. Today, 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, $80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2681 0008

Golden Oldies Concert

Six Taiwanese singers perform classics from the 1960s. In Putonghua. Tomorrow-Tue, 7.30pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Road, Hunghom, $160-$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2481 6828

Cantonese Operatic Songs Concert

Arias by 13 local and mainland opera singers. Wed, 7pm,  HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Road, Hunghom, $120-$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2481 6828

Strings Talent Concert

Yip's Children's Choir performs. Wed, 8pm, City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central, $90, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2317 0681

Good

Rick Cheung's Dance Theatre presents a fast-paced piece about a couple falling in love.  Thu-Sat,  8pm, Fringe Club, O2 Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $60-$99 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Chinese Regional Opera  of Jiangnan

Lu Opera Theatre of Hefei, Anhui stages The Poetess Li Qingzhao on Fri , and The Legend of the White Snake Retold on Sat.  7.30pm. In Chinese with English surtitles.  HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

The Emperor and the Nightingale

The HK Ballet returns with a story of searching for love and beauty.

Fri-Jul 17, 7.30pm (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$260 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2105 9724

Summer Concert

The Pearl Delta Chamber Soloists  play Beethoven.  Sat, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Concert Hall, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $110, $130 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9622 6920

Mysterious Tibet

The Tibet Autonomous Region Song and Dance Troupe showcases Tibetan culture, religion and history  through  dances, traditional folk songs and  music. Jul 20-21, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2873 8296

Adam Frey Euphonium Solo  and HK Young Musicians  Wind Orchestra

Brass musician and euphonium soloist Adam Frey performs with the HK Young Musicians Wind Orchestra in the HK International Band Festival 2005. Jul 20, 8pm,  HK Academy for Performing Arts, Concert Hall, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, $30, $60 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500 or

http://hkibf.hkbda.org

Magic Show

Marvel at some of Hong Kong's magicians: Magic Albert Tam - the Complete Conjurer, Alex Ng - a live Jedi and Man Kim - the man with a magic touch. In Cantonese and English. Jul 21-23, 8pm, O2 Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $70, $90 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 9126

Shortcut to Classical Musical Terms 'Therapy'  Session II

Yip Wing-sie  conducts the HK Sinfonietta in works including Glinka's Russian and Ludmilla  overture and excerpts from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet.  Jul 21-23, 7.30pm (Jul 23 also at 3pm), HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central; Jul 29-30, 7.30pm (Jul 30 also at 3pm), Sha Tin Town Hall, Auditorium,  1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; Jul 31, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Auditorium, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan. $120-220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Fourmeau and TYSB

Saxophonist Jean-Ives Fourmeau makes music with the Tao Yuan Symphonic Band in the HK International Band Festival 2005. Jul 22, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Concert Hall,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $30, $60 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500

Men Dance Project

A dance performance by Korean choreographers, Kang Kyung-mo, Kim Yoon-soo and Kim Sung-han, that highlight contemporary to traditional Korean dance. Jul 22, 7.30pm, City University, Wei Hing Theatre, Kowloon Tong, free  (first come, first served).

Inquiries: 2529 4141 ext 154

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

Annie

The HK Chorus Society's version on the Broadway musical about an  orphan determined to find her parents. Jul 29-31, 7.30pm,  (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm  )  HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $150-$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2411 6203

The Kenny Garrett Quartet

Former Miles Davis sideman and alto sax master, Kenny Garrett plays jazz. Aug 22, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $120-$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Extra-curricular

2005 FIVB World Grand Prix

The Federation Internationale de Volleyball's tournament with teams from China, Germany and Italy competing. Today, 1pm,  HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hunghom, $50-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2309 1078

HK Mountain Bike Series 13

Watch as BMX cyclists ride freestyle and show off their moves. Today, 2pm-5pm, Skateboard Arena, Lai Chi Kok Park, Mei Foo Sun Chuen, Mei Foo, free. Inquiries: 2504 8176

Quest to the World's  Great Mountains

Mountaineer Doug Scott talks about his 50-year climbing career. Tomorrow, 6.30pm, HK Football Club, Causeway Bay, $100 (Royal Geographical Society members), $150, includes drinks and snacks. Inquiries: rgshk@netvigator.com

Quiz Night

Test your general knowledge. Wed, 6.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, Main Dining Rm, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $900 (team of six), includes dinner.

Inquiries: 2521 1511

Davis Cup

Tennis players from around Asia compete in The Asia/Oceania Zone Group III. Wed-Sun, 4pm-10pm, Victoria Park Tennis Courts, Causeway Bay, free.

Inquiries: www.tennishk.org

Cantonese Speed Dating and

Tarot Card Reading Party

An event for singles. Fri, 8pm-10pm, Club Nu, 1 Elgin St, Central, $350 (advance), $380 (door), includes one drink.  Inquiries: 2866 9180

Square Earth Storytelling

Storyteller Lynne Kirk tells tales of the raven in America and the colds of the North. Sat, 4pm, Life,  10 Shelley St, Central, free.  Inquiries: 2810 9777

Commonwealth Cocktail

Organised by the Royal Over-Seas League. Jul 20, 7pm-9pm, China Club, 14/F Old Bank of China Building, Bank St, Central, $275, includes drinks and snacks. Inquiries: events@rosl.org.hk

HK Book Fair 2005

Features new releases, conferences and storytelling for kids. Jul 20, 9am-10pm, Jul 21-22, 10am-10pm, Jul 23, 10am-midnight, Jul 24, 10am-10pm, Jul 25, 10am-6pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, $20, $10. Inquiries: www.hkbookfair.com

Manchester United Cup

The Red Devils kick-off their Asian tour with a match against Hong Kong. Jul 23, 4pm, Hong Kong Stadium, Causeway Bay, $380-$1,200 (at the stadium, daily 10am-10pm). Inquiries: 2712 9122

Film

It Was a Cold Winter Night

An intellectual is torn between the new and old values of society in wartime China. In Cantonese. Today, 2.30pm, HK Film Archive,  50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $40, $60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

Beyond Angkor

Archaeologist Claude Jacques explores temples and other heritage sites that lie beyond the popular tourist location of Angkor. In English. Tomorrow, 8pm, Mediatheque Alliance Francaise, 52 Jordan Rd, Jordan, free. Inquiries: 2730 3257

The Overture (Hoam-rong)

Oscar-nominated film that follows the life of Thai classical musician Luang Pradit Phairao, from his humble beginnings to his time as a court musician. In Thai with English subtitles. Wed and Sat, 7.30pm,  HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $40, $60 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2103 9502

May and August

Two sisters are forced to fend for themselves after their parents are killed by Japanese troops in Nanking in 1937. Fri, 7.30pm,  HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $40, $60 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2739 2139

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

Reading Festival and Book Fair

Several authorities in Chinese literature share their experiences. Today-Jul 17, 10.30am-9.30pm,  IPM Multisport Pavilion, Av. do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, free.

Inquiries: (853) 715 616

Concert: Midsummer  Night's Preen

Local singers perform pop, rock, jazz, funk, folk and reggae.  Sat, 5.30pm-7pm, Amphitheatre, Av. da Praia, Taipa, free.

Inquiries: (853) 988 4000

Dulcimer performance

Performer Wang Wen-li  showcases folk music techniques along with the Grupo Musical Cheong Hong de Macau. Sat, 8pm, Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 50 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 555 555 orwww.cheonghong.org.mo

Fourth Macau Pop Music Festival

Annual event for bands and singers from Hong Kong and Macau to exchange musical genres. Sat, 7.30pm, Sai Van Lake Square, free (tickets at Civic & Municipal Affairs Bureau). Inquiries: (853) 988 4130

National

BEIJING

Olympic Festival Concert

Featuring Beijing pop singers Leo Koo,  Miriam Yeung Chin-wah and  Tian Zhen.  Wed,  Beijing Workers' Stadium, 100-2,008 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 6553 5699 or www.emma.cn

Huang Yan

Huang Yan's photographs of painted human faces. Daily, 10am-5pm,  Red Gate Gallery, Dongbianmen Watchtower, Chongwen District. Inquiries: www.redgategallery.com. Ends Jul 31

Shanghai

Mostly Cello A performance by Li Weiqin, a silver medallist at the 11th Tchaikovsky International Competition. Today, 4pm, The Glamour Bar, No. 5 The Bund, 7/F, 50 yuan includes one drink. Inquiries: (86 21) 6350 9988 or reservations@m-onthebund.com

Laurent Mulot Solo Exhibition

Interpretation of an Australian ghost town and the nocturnal habits of wombats. 10am-6pm, 1/F-2/F Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art, No 27 Duolun Rd,  5, 10 yuan. Inquiries: www.duolunart.org. Ends today

Industry Mondays

DJ Chris Lee spins house and  chilled-out lounge. Tomorrow, 7pm, Mint, 2/F, 333 Tongren Rd, (at Beijing Rd), 50 yuan. Inquiries: www.mintclub.com.cn

They Come Out at Night

Jazz Dinner Under the Stars

Enjoy dinner and a night of jazz with Alexia Gardner on vocals, Dwight Dickerson on piano, Davide Bertolone on bass and Nicholas McBride on drums. Every Fri, 7.30pm-10pm, The Garden of Ambrosia Restaurant, 150 Fenyang Rd, (cross street with Yueyang Rd), 80 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6431 3935

TAIPEI

Chicago

The famous story of two 1920s jazz starlets who turn from competitors to conspirators after landing in jail for murder. Today, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, tomorrow-Jul 17, 7.30pm, National Theatre at CKS Memorial Hall, NT800-6,000. Inquiries: (886 2) 2341 9898 or www.kham.com.tw

Membrane to Magic

Japanese light-effect specialist, Toshihiro Komatsu  and other Taiwanese artists use light to

reshape 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

Formoz Music Festival

Taiwan's premier three-day music event includes Moby and Lisa Loeb  to the line-up of international stars. Asian acts include Taiwan's Tizzy Bac  and Japan's Kishidan.  Jul 29-31, Taipei Children's Recreation Centre. 66 Zhongshan Nth Rd Sec 3. Three-day pre-sell pass NT1,200 (before Jul 28), gate price NT1,500 (three-day), or NT900 per day. Inquiries: www.formoz.com

The Memorial Exhibition

of Chen Hsing-wan

Chen Hsing-wan's  exploration of natural materials. Tue-Sun, 9.30am-5.30pm, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, 181, Zhongshan N. Rd, Sec 3, NT$30. Inquiries: (886 2) 2595 7656 or www.tfam.gov.tw  Ends Aug 21

REGIONAL

Bangkok

DJ Albert de Paname

The French DJ of Maxim's de Paris spins a variety of sounds. Proceeds go to charity. Thu, 9pm, The Lobby, Sofitel Silom, Silom Rd, 600 baht (includes a Chivas Regal drink). Inquiries: (662) 238 1991 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

Bangkok Symphony Orchestra

The orchestra joins forces with soprano Nancy Yuan  and pianists Indhuon Srikaranonda  and Artas Balakauskas.  Sat, 6pm, Main Hall, Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd, 300-1,200 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

Battle of Bangkok

A no-holds barred test of rapping mettle which will leave just one Thai and one English-speaking MC standing. Jul 20, 8pm, Q Bar,  34 Sukumvit Soi 11, price to be confirmed, Inquiries: (662) 252 3274 or www.qbarbangkok.com

The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra

The orchestra offers Brahms' Violin Concerto and Sibelius' Symphony No 2, with violinist Tasana Nagavajara.  Jul 30, 8pm, Thai National Theatre, Rachinee Rd, Pranakorn, 300-1,000 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

Bohemian fallacy

Tribute band Queen - It's a Kinda Magic perform.  Aug 3, 8pm, BEC Tero Hall, Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Rama IV Rd, 500 - 1,600 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

Singapore

The Little Mermaid

The Singapore Dance Theatre's full-length ballet adaptation of the classic fairytale. Today,  7.30pm, Fort Canning Green, Fort Canning Park, S$18. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

The Admiral Odyssey

A musical that traces the story of Chris, who magically finds himself able to connect with a spirit of an admiral. Today, 2.30pm and 8pm, Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel, S$35-$60. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

Hands

A photographic exhibition by Anne de Vandiere  of intimate portraits of famous personalities' hands.  Daily, 10:30am-7:30pm, Hermes Liat Towers, free. Inquiries: (65) 6833 4710. Ends today

Good Charlotte -  Noise to the World

The Good Charlotte quartet bring  their punk anthems to Singapore.  Tue, 8pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, S$69. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

I Solisti Veneti

Italy's finest chamber orchestra, who specialises in music of the Baroque and early Classical eras, perform Vivaldi, Franck, Rossini, Paganini and Bach. Wed, 8pm, Victoria Concert Hall, 11 Empress Place, S$38-$98. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Yangbanxi-Art of the Great Cultural Revolution

China artist Zhang Bin's  combines modern elements with propaganda posters from the 1970s.  Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm, Sat, noon-7pm, The Box, 5 Gemmill Lane, free. Inquiries: (65) 6221 1800.

Ends Aug 6

Journey of Faith

A collection from the Vatican Museum retracing the life of Jesus, the development of early Christianity and the importance of the two apostles, Peter and Paul. Mon, 1pm-7pm, Tue-Fri, 9am-7pm, until 9pm on Fri, ACM, Empress Place, S$5. Inquiries (65) 6332 7798. Ends Sept

Lee Man Fong

A retrospective of the artist 's synthesis of Eastern and Western art. Tue-Sun, 11am-6pm, Art Retreat Private Museum, 10 Ubi Crescent. Inquiries: (65) 6749 0880. Ends Sep 25

TOKYO

collaBOATration

A hip-hop boat party with live music by Othello, DJ Tonk, Fu-Ten and Boo.  Today, 7pm-9.30pm, Hinode Pier, Hinode Sanbashi, 7,000 yen. Inquiries: collaboat@yahoo.co.jp

Joyce and Dori Caymmi

Brazilian jazz duo perform. Tomorrow-Sat, 7pm and 9.30pm, Blue Note Tokyo, Aoyama, 6-3-16, RAIKA Bldg, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, 8,400 yen.

Inquiries: (81 3) 5485 0088

Nelly

The rapper performs in Japan for the first time. Tue-Wed,  7pm, Nippon Budokan, Kitanomaru Park, 7,000-8,000 yen. Inquiries:  (81 3) 3475 9999

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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