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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Lotus Girls

Nguyen Thanh Binh paints women in traditional Vietnamese dress. Today, 10.30am-6pm, Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Arch Angel Art,  38 Peel St, (corner of Hollywood Rd), Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255. Ends Thu

Freewheeling Art Exhibition

Group 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

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

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

Chinese Dinosaur Fossils

Dinosaur fossils from China, including Omeisaurus tianfuensis  measuring 10 metres. Daily, 9am-10pm, Cityplaza Mall, Taikoo Shing, free. Inquiries: 2568 8665. 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

Transmutation of Vision  and Resonance

Installations by Leung Kui Ting.  Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, HK University,  94 Bonham Rd, Pokfulam, free. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Aug 7

Walk Don't Run

Seven artists  - Almond Chu, Yvonne Lo, Ducky Tse, Pak-chai Tse, Stanley Wong, Vincent Yu and Danny Yung  - exhibit photographs of demonstrations. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, 1a Space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Aug 14

16 / 16

With 16 years in the art field, the gallery presents the work of 16 contemporary artists, including Christian Gaillard, Jia Juan Li and Tsui Tin Yun.  Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Sun and public holidays, noon-6pm, Connoisseur Art Gallery, Shop G3, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358.  Ends Aug 20

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), Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Aug 29

Performing Arts

Monkey King Goes on Summer Holiday

The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra's programme of Tales from Journey to the West, a medley of Chinese classical tunes including The Monkey King Wreaks Havoc in Heaven and Thrice Teaches Princess Iron Fan. Today, 3pm,  HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $90-$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600

Proof

The HK Repertory Theatre presents a Pulitzer Prize winning play about a daughter struggling through memories and disillusionment. In Cantonese with English surtitles: Today, 2.45pm. In Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles: today,  7.45pm. HK Arts Centre, Shouson Theatre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $100-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900

Mysterious Tibet

The Tibet Autonomous Region Song and Dance Troupe showcases Tibetan culture and history through dances, folk songs and music.  Wed-Thu,  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. Wed, 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. Thu-Sat, 8pm, O2 Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $70, $90 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 9126

FCC Jazz Festival 2005

The Foreign Correspondents' Club three-day event featuring local jazz musicians such as HK Jazz City Band, Red Taurus and Rowena Michaels from Manila.  Open to the public. Thu-Fri, 6.30pm, Sat, 7pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $175-$428. Inquiries: 2521 1511

The Flying Babies

Three big babies lose their red balloon to the Planet of the Lost Balloons and try to retrieve it. Performed by Drak Theatre from the Czech Republic. For kids aged three and up. Thu-Jul 24,  7.30pm (Sat-Jul 24 also at 3pm), HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2921 2840

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.  Thu-Sat, 7.30pm (Sat 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

Parfum de Nuit

A performance by vocalist Priscilla Leung  singing pop songs and multi-media artist Frederic Blin.  Fri,  7pm and 9pm, On & On Theatre Workshop, Unit 7, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, $100, $120, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2573 1869

Fourmeau and TYSB

Saxophonist Jean-Ives Fourmeau plays with the Tao Yuan Symphonic Band in the HK International Band Festival 2005. Fri, 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. Fri,  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.  Sat-Aug 6,  8.15pm, HK Coliseum, Hunghom, $100-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2835 6688

Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra Yangbanxi and Yellow River

The orchestra performs yangbanxi operas developed during the Cultural Revolution and a Chinese piano concerto. Sat, 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

Ten2

A variety of 10-minute plays ranging from comedies to psychological explorations, performed by the HK Players. In English. Jul 26-30, 8.15pm, McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $200 Urbtix. Inquiries: chairman@hongkongplayers.com

Annie

The HK Chorus Society's version of 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

Extra-curricular

The State of Curating in Hong Kong

Para/Site Art Space and the Goethe-Institut host an open discussion on why Hong Kong lacks well-curated contemporary art exhibitions. Wed, 7pm, Goethe-Institut Hongkong, 14/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2802 0088

HK Book Fair 2005

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

Children's Reading Event

Storytelling for kids, including A Dirty Story read by author Sarah Brennan  (Sat,  2pm); A Rainy Day Adventure read by Jenni Proctor  (Sat, 2.30pm); The Golden Dragon read by author Peter Osborne  (Jul 24, 2pm); and Tang the Tiger Club read by author Claudine Kolle  (Jul 24, 2.30pm). Bookazine, Shop 309-313A Prince's Bldg, Central, free. Inquiries: 2522 1785

Summer Fun Carnival

Carnival featuring a marching band, an African drumming performance and activities for kids. Sat, 3pm-8pm, Jul 24, 3pm-7pm, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2591 1340

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. Sat, 11am-noon, Bloomsbury Books, 2/F Club Lusitano Bldg, Duddell St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2526 5387

Film

International Children's Film Carnival 2005

Showcases feature films, animated films and shorts from around the world. Today-Aug 21, various times and venues, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp

1st InDPanda International  Short Film Festival

Featuring international shorts of different genres and topics. Today-Jul 27, various times, Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, $50. Inquiries: www.cinema.com.hk

The Wizard of Oz

A children's classic of Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland), who is swept away to a magical land and embarks on a quest to return home. Today, 3pm, HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central. Jul 31, 3pm,  HK Space Museum, Lecture Hall,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Sarkar

A Bollywood take on The Godfather  starring Amitabh and his son Abhishek Bachchan.  In Hindi with English subtitles. Today, 6pm, Chinachem Plaza Cinema, 77 Mody Rd, TST East, $80-$150. Inquiries: 6019 0621

Best of UK Shorts

Each of the eight shorts have received international awards, including Brown Paper Bag  about love, loss and a severed  ear by director Michael Baig-Clifford;  filmmaker Ignacio Ferreras'   How to Cope with Death; and Dangle, a film about a man going for a walk, by director Phil Traill.  In English. Sun, 6pm, Jul 27, 9.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, $50. Inquiries: 2388 3188

Double Happiness Chinese-Canadian daughter, Jane Li (Sandra Oh,  Sideways) tries to please her parents and her own desires. But when she meets a white university student, her life as a dutiful daughter starts to unravel. In English. Tomorrow, 8pm, Fringe Club, Fringe Studio, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $60, $70 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 9126

MACAU

Reading Festival and Book Fair

Authorities in Chinese literature share their experiences. Today, 10.30am-9.30pm, IPM Multisport Pavilion, Av. do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, free. Inquiries: (853) 715 616

Music Made Visible

The Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra celebrates its eighth anniversary by exploring the link between music and paintings, using slides and commentary during the concert. Today, 8pm, Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 80 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 252 899 or www.ccm.gov.mo.

Heat the Brass - Boston Brass Quintet Concert

Five brass players blend classical arrangements, vocal harmony and  jazz.  Tue, 8pm, Macau Polytechnic Institute, Hall, Rua de Luis Gonzaga Gomes, 80-120 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 700 027

Waterwall - Materiali Resistenti Dance Factory

An Italian group performs acrobatics and dance, enhanced by stage effects such as running water. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 80-240 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 700 799.

National

BEIJING

Drama: Last of the Red Hot Lovers (Zuihou Yige Qingsheng)

Tao Hong and Xu Zheng  stage a story about a middle-aged man who longs for a passionate extramarital affair to liven up his boring life. Adapted from a Broadway comedy by Neil Simon. Today, 7.30pm, Poly Theatre, 14 Dong Zhi Men South Avenue, Dong Cheng District, 120-1,000 yuan, tickets: (86 10) 6417 7845. Inquiries: (86 10) 6500 1188  ext 5126

The White Haired Girl (Bai Mao Nu)

Shanghai Ballet Troupe perform a story of a girl whose life is wrecked by a nasty landlord. Wed, 7.30pm, 21st Century Theatre, 40 Liang Ma Qiao Road, Chao Yang District, 80-580 yuan. Inquiries:  (86 10) 6468 3311

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

Shanghai Acrobatics

The Shanghai Grand Theatre's acrobatic troupe dazzles audiences with illusionists, clowns and jugglers. Wed, 7.30pm, Shanghai Centre Theatre, Odeum, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, 50-100 yuan. Inquiries: 6279 8663

Shaolin Soul Kungfu Show

Buddhist monks from the martial arts mecca of Shaolin display their fighting prowess including Eighteen Kinds of Feats. Today-Jul 31, Shanghai Lyceum Theatre,  57 Maoming Lu, 100-280 yuan. Inquiries: 6217 2813

Electroscape - International New Media Art Exhibition

Artists including Miguel Chevalier  (France), Joseph Nechvatal  (France/Usa), Romy Achituv (Israel)  and Yang Yong  (China)  focus on cybernetics, electronic media and interactivity. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm, 1/F-2/F Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art, No 27 Duolun Rd, 5, 10 yuan. Inquiries: www.duolunart.org. Ends Aug 25

TAIPEI

Chicago

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

Taipei Children's Arts Festival

The festival focuses on the fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen, with theatrical shows including Thumbelina and Taipei Graffiti Fairy Tales. Today-Aug 13, various times and venues, free most days. Inquiries: kids.culture.gov.tw or (886 2) 2736 5982

When Bach Met Couperin

Harpsichordists Chen Yiwen and Li Yiying highlight the influence of French Baroque master Francois Couperin  on Bach. Thu, 7.30pm, National Recital Hall at CKS Memorial Hall, NT200-500. Inquiries: www.ticket.com.tw or (886 2) 2341 9898

Taiwan Folk Arts Exhibition

Showcases more than 300 pieces, including golden and bronze Buddha figures and bronze ceremonial artefacts dating from 1100BC to the present. Daily 9am-4pm. Hwa-Kang Museum.  55 Hua-gang Rd, Yangmingshan, free. Inquiries: (886 2) 2861 0511. Ends Jul 28

REGIONAL

Bangkok

Think Pink

Popular Bangkok DJ Antwone and partner-in-beats Fred Jungo  spin disco and funky house. Tonight, 9pm, Bed Supperclub, 26 Soi Sukhumvit 11. Cover charge may apply. Inquiries: (662) 651 3537 www.bedsupperclub.com

Battle of Bangkok

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

International Short Films  and Video Art

Films include the work of Jan van Nuenen  (The Netherlands), Nicolas Provost  (Belgium), Amy Caron  (USA), and Maurice Lai  (Hong Kong), as well as works by aspiring local talent. There are also live performances.  Sat-Jul 26, 6pm, Bangkok CODE, Sathorn Road, free. Inquiries: (662) 673 9434 or www.arch.kmutt.ac.th/freshfestival

Island Life

Thai watercolour artist Manit Nivessilp  and  artists from the Hi Lite Group stage an exhibition  featuring paintings, all of which are inspired by Rattanakosin Island in Bangkok. Daily, 9am-9pm, Amari Watergate Hotel, Petchburi Road, free. Inquiries: (662) 653 9000  Ends Jul 31

Singapore

Siti Live! 2005

Still hot from the Royal Albert Hall in London, Siti Nurhaliza  sings her repertoire of pop and traditional songs. Wed, 8.30pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, S$55-$350. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

Mahler's Song of the  Earth Revisited

Mezzo-soprano Ning Liang  and tenor Warren Mok  perform the Chinese version of Mahler's Lied von der Erde. Fri, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall,  1 Esplanade Drive, S$11-$60. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

The Real Inspector Hound

A  funny and intriguing mystery by Tom Stoppard.  Wed-Sun, 8pm, Play Den, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, S$18-$25. Inquiries: www.thearts house.com.sg

HYPE

An opportunity for the art, graphic and film community to express their work. The only requirement is that the artists include the letters 'h', 'y', 'p', and 'e' in the title of their artworks. Daily, 10.30am-8.00pm daily, The Arts House, free. Inquiries: www.thearts house.com.sg Ends Aug 2

TOKYO

Clementine and Carlos Lyra

French pop vocalist performs with the bossa-nova singer and guitarist. Today-tomorrow,  6.30 and 9pm, Blue Note Tokyo, Aoyama, 6-3-16, RAIKA Bldg, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, 8,400 yen. Inquiries:  (81 3) 5485 0088

Ueno Summer Festival

Annual festival with a lantern-floating ceremony, antique market, ice sculptures, jazz concert, parades and bazaars. Today-Aug 7, Ueno Park (five-minute walk from Ueno Station). Inquiries:  (81 3) 3833 0030

Breeze from California

Musician/composer Andrew York  and guitarist Dai Kimura  present a guitar concert. Jul 29, 7pm, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Shinjuku, 3,000-5,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3944 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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