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Exhibitions

A Collection of Virtuousness

Painter Liu Hong Yuan interprets Chinese culture with figures in traditional dress. 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends today

Stephen Yeung

Stephen Yeung's oil paintings and watercolours of trams and figures.  11am-7pm, Galerie des Arts et de la Culture, 1 Ngan Wan Rd, Mui Wo, Lantau. Inquiries: 2984 2110. Ends today

Construct Ink Map

Exhibition of contemporary calligraphic paintings by Wei Li Gang,  Yang Xiao Jian  and Xu Jie.  2pm-8pm, Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village,  63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: m63@artist-commune.com Ends today

Wunderlust

Melbourne artist Terry Batt presents paintings based on pop art and retro-television. Tue-Sat, 1pm-7pm, John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends tomorrow

The Excavation

A memory capsule of old letters, documents and tales of Hong Kong's past found in the 100-year-old Fringe Club building. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm, Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Jul 22

Freewheeling Art Exhibition

Exhibition of artists from the Freewheeling Movement, known for their energetic mix of colours. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 11.30am-7.30pm, Opera Gallery, Shop 20 Pacific House, 20 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2810 1208. Ends Jul 26

Pilgrim Progress

Andrew Lui's paintings of horses and men. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-3pm, Art Beatus Exchange Square Gallery, Shop 301-302 Exchange Square  1 Podium, Central. Inquiries:  2522 1138. Ends Jul 29

My Fair Lady

Bold-coloured ink paintings of women by Hu Yongkai.  Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Yan Gallery, 77 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2139 2345. Ends Jul 31

Asian Art

Simon Birch presents Supermodified, a 3-D installation surrounding the escalators that reflect the recent comic book revival in cinemas. Daily, 10am-9pm, The Atrium, Lane Crawford, IFC Mall, Central. Inquiries: 2118 3388. Ends Aug 7

Impressions of the East: The Art of George Chinnery

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

Space and Places

Four architects reconstruct space in a gallery. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm (closed on Tue),  HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Nov 28

Performing Arts

Proof

HK Repertory Theatre adaptation of the Broadway Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a daughter struggling with love and memories. In Cantonese with English surtitles: Sat-Sun, 2.45pm. In Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles: tomorrow-Sun, 7.45pm. HK Arts Centre, Shouson Theatre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $100-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries:  3103 5900

Good

Rick Cheung's Dance Theatre presents a piece about a couple falling in love. Today-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 stage The Poetess Li Qingzhao, tomorrow, and The Legend of the White Snake Retold on Sat.  Shows at 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 with an original score by Richard Tsang. Tomorrow-Sun, 7.30pm (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724

A Summer Concert

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

Adam Frey Euphonium Solo  and HK Young Musicians  Wind OrchestraEuphonium 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

Mysterious Tibet

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

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

Fourmeau and TYSB

Saxophonist Jean-Ives Fourmeau  plays 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

Shortcut to Classical Music 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

Men Dance Project

A dance piece by three Korean choreographers, Kang Kyung-mo, Kim Yoon-soo and Kim Sung-han, highlighting contemporary and traditional Korean dance. Jul 22, 7.30pm, City University, Wei Hing Theatre, Kowloon Tong, free (first come, first served). Inquiries: 2529 4141 ext 154

Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra Yangbanxi and Yellow River

The orchestra performs yangbanxi operas developed during the Cultural Revolution in China and a Chinese piano concerto. Jul 23, Yuen Long Theatre, Auditorium,  9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long; Jul 24, Tai Po Civic Centre, Auditorium, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po; Jul 29, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Auditorium, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, shows at 8pm, $60-$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Annie

The HK Chorus Society's  version of the Broadway musical about a orphan determined to find her parents. Jul 29-31, 7.30pm, (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm, Jul 30-31), HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $150-$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2411 6203

Extra-curricular

Davis Cup

Tennis players from around Asia compete in The Asia/Oceania Zone Group III. Today-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. Tomorrow, 8pm-10pm, Club Nu, 1 Elgin St, Central, $350 (advance), $380 (door), includes one drink. Inquiries: 2866 9180

Public Consultation Forum on Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum

Opportunity for people to give their views on the soon-to-be opened Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum. Tomorrow, 6.30pm-8pm, Museum of History, Lecture Hall, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST. Inquiries: 2724 9042

Traffic

A film screening of the movie, followed by a discussion about the legalisation of drugs. Sat, 6pm (film), discussion and dinner at 7.30pm, venue TBC, $100 (screening only). Inquiries: philo@s-n-s.com

Square Earth Storytelling

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

Use the News

Valerie Pickard leads English-learning discussions, role playing and reading by using the news for secondary and university students. Course starts on Sat (four sessions), 4pm-6pm,  4/F HK Visual Arts Centre,  7A Kennedy Rd, Central, $500, $600. Inquiries: 2186 8449

HK Book Fair 2005

Includes 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

Harry Potter and the  Half-Blood Prince

A story-telling of the latest book in the Harry Potter series, by Sarah Leventhorpe. For kids eight to 12. Jul 23, 11am-noon, Bloomsbury Books, 2/F Club Lusitano Bldg, Duddell St, Central, free.  Inquiries: 2526 5387

HK Wedding Banquet & Wedding Accessories Expo

Find everything from cakes and wedding dresses to photographers. Jul 29-31, noon-8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, $20. Inquiries: 2367 8385

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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