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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Bite on Architecture

A group exhibition by architecture students from  the University of Hong Kong.  Daily, 9am-7pm, The Rotunda, 3/F, One and Two Exchange Square, Central. Inquiries:  http://05graduate. arch.hku.hk. Ends Fri

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. Stanley Wong   recreates his redwhiteblue series installation that covers three windows. 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, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pokfulam, free. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Aug 7

Twelfth Anniversary

Contemporary Vietnamese artworks from three generations. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Galerie La Vong, 13/F One Lan Kwai

Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2869 6863. Ends Aug 17

16/16 The works of 16 artists including Christian Gaillard, Jia Juanli and Tsui Tin-yun.  Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Sun,  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

Fabien Verschaere

The artist creates  fairy tales through drawings, paintings and illustrations. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Art Statements, G/F, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 9502 3847. Ends Aug 31

Art of Giving

Showcases donations of contemporary Chinese art.  Daily, 10am-6pm, (closed Thu),  HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries:  2721 0116. Ends Oct 30

Performing Arts

East Wing West Wing

A re-run of a satirical political comedy   by Zuni Icosahedron  and Edward Lam Dance Theatre. In Cantonese. Today-Aug 14, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $120-$280 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

4th Young Ballet Stars  Award Semi Finals

The Hong Kong Ballet Group participates in a dance competition. Tomorrow-Sat,  1.30pm and 6.45pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Theatre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 345 Queen's Rd Central, $20 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Ten?

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

John Pizzarelli Singer and guitarist John Pizzarelli offers a night of bossa nova music. Wed, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $120-$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Animals

El Retablo Puppet Theatre from Spain creates a imaginative story with toys, animated objects and puppets. For kids aged three and up. Wed-Sat, 7.30pm (Sat-Sun also at 3pm), Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, Cultural Activities Hall, 2-3/F Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Antipasto - Dancing Combo

Four dance groups - South Asli Dance Workshop, Ark Dance Theatre, Zero Zero Ensemble and Daniel Yeung - perform.  Fri-Sat,  8pm (Sat also at 3pm), Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, Theatre, 2-3/F Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, $110 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2372 9351

Ah Dull and Little Dragon

Magic Window

A puppet show about a magic window and Ah Dull, a character who misses his father. Fri-Sun, 7.30pm (Sat also at 3pm, Sun also at 3pm and 11am), HK City Hall, Low Block Exhibition Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central,  $160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

The Tears

Here Come the Tears 2005

Suede frontman Brett Anderson and former guitarist Bernard Butler  performing their latest album, Here Come the Tears.  Aug 18, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, $320-$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Extra-curricular

HK Book Fair 2005

A book fair with new releases, conferences and storytelling for kids. Today, 10am-6pm,  HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, $20, $10. Inquiries: www.hkbookfair.com

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

Book launch for Hiram To's Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood on his art installations since the late 1980s. Wed, 6pm-8pm, John Batten Gallery, 64 Peel St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2854 1018

JulyFest

Street party with international foods, competitions, games and shows. Sat, 1pm-late, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, free. Inquiries: www.lankwaifong.com

Soul of the City

Design Presentation Proposal

British regeneration specialist Fred Manson and designer Thomas Heatherwick present their  proposal on using public art to enhance the Southorn Playground (8pm-10pm). There is also a night bazaar  starting at 7.30pm. In English and Chinese. Sat, Southorn Playground, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2913 5212

Film

1 Giant Leap

Filmmakers Jamie Catto and Duncan Bridgeman  embarked upon a global journey to meet influential musicians, authors, scientists and thinkers including  Robbie Williams, Tom Robbins, Dennis Hopper  and Anita Roddick.  Today, 9pm, Life,  10 Shelley St, SoHo, Central, free. Inquiries: 2810 9777

1st InDPanda International  Short Film Festival

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

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

Best of UK Shorts

Each of the eight shorts have received international awards, including Brown Paper Bag  about love, loss and a severed  ear.  In English. Wed, 9.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, $50. Inquiries: 2388 3188

Blue Skin

(Flammend'Herz)

On the surface three lifelong friends in their 90s look like well-to-do gentlemen. But underneath they reveal their dramatic lives through their blue-tattooed skin. In German. Fri, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $40, $60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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