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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Transmutation of Vision  and Resonance

Installations by Leung Kui-ting.   1.30pm-5.30pm,  University Museum and Art Gallery, HK University,  94 Bonham Rd, Pokfulam, free. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends today

Jewellery Fever

Cecile Yau explores viruses and gene therapy through jewellery. Daily, 8am-9pm, 1/F Devon House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2844 5094. Ends Fri

Walk Don't Run

Seven artists - Almond Chu, Yvonne Lo, Ducky Tse, Tse Pak-chai, 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

Luis Luna

Columbian artist Luis Luna  investigates perception and contradiction through abstract paintings. Daily, 10am-7pm,  G/F Office Tower, Lee Gardens,  33 Hysan Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 8101 6155. Ends Aug 14

Big Tools/Small Tools

Installation that combines analogue and digital along with macro and micro imaging. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Aug 28

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

French Vision of China

Historical works such as lithographs and engravings that illustrate the cultural exchange between France and China over the past three centuries. Daily, 10am-6pm (closed Thu),  HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Oct 30

Performing Arts

Ah Dull and Little Dragon II Magic Window

A puppet show about a magic window and Ah Dull, a character who misses his father. Today, 11am, 3pm, 7.30pm, HK City Hall, Low Block Exhibition Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central. Thu-Aug 14, 7.30pm (Sat also at 3pm, Sun also at 11am and 3pm), Sha Tin Town Hall,  1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin. $160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Made in Hong Kong with Harry Wong

Magician, musician and playwright Harry Wong presents a solo performance about a misunderstanding between a father and his daughter. Today,  3pm, North District Town Hall Auditorium, 2 Lung Wan St, Sheung Shui, Sat-Aug 14, 3pm, (Sat also at 7.30pm), Tuen Mun Town Hall, Cultural Activities Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun. $100-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Paper World

The Mimirichi Clowns and the Pantomime Theatre offer slapstick comedy with paper taking centre stage. For kids aged five and up. Sun, 3pm. Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, Theatre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $100-$180 Urbix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

The Beautiful Hearts

Musical theatre based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid about love and sacrifice, performed by the Class 7A Drama Group. For kids aged eight and up. In Cantonese. Today,  3pm and 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120, $180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe

The troupe's operatic art form, known as the 'Mother of Chinese Opera', performs a synthesis of music, dance, martial arts and acrobatics. Programme includes The Palace of Eternal Life (Thu); excerpts from Invocation to the Gods to Capture the Demon and Looking Homeward from the Story  of the Sheep Pasturing (Fri ); The Butterfly's Dream (Sat ); Winning the Hand of the Top Beauty (Aug 14). In Putonghua with simplified English surtitles. Shows at 7.30pm. HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Andersen's LOOKBook 2005After an intensive workshop, dancers aged 13 to 22 reinterpret Hans Christian Andersen's  tales. For kids aged six and up. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, (Sat-Sun also at 3pm),  HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2722 1650

Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves

The Pikkari Theatre from Japan presents a puppet musical about Ali Baba's adventures. For kids aged three and up. In Japanese with Chinese and English surtitles: Fri, 3pm. In Cantonese with English surtitles: Fri, 7.30pm, Sat, 3pm and 7.30pm. HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. In Cantonese with English surtitles: Aug 14, 7.30pm, Yuen Long Theatre, Auditorium, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long. $90-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Pink Revolution

The  female dancers of Honki Artel  confront the emotion of fear on the stage.  Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, Fringe Studio, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $80 (members), $99  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 9126

Small Stories in a Big City

A drama by Asian People Theatre Festival Society about happy stories you can find in a small city. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, Aug 20-21, 8pm, Fringe Club, O2 Theatre and Fringe Studio, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $65 (members), $80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 9126

The King and I

The Summer Musical School's production of The King and I, a tale about a stubborn king and a determined governess. Based on the novel Anna and the King of Siam. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 8pm, (Sat-Aug 14 also at 3pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, Drama Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500

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

Retrospective Exhibitionist

Miguel Gutierrez's solo performance encompasses choreography, music and dance.  Aug 25-27, 8pm, Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $100, $120 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 9126

Heydance Night Fever

A Broadway-style show with tap dancing, latin moves and music performed by Hey Dance. Aug 25-27, 7.30pm, O2 Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $95, $120 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 9126

Extra-curricular

Heat Wave Channel

Live performances featuring Brazilian dancing, graffiti demonstrations, African drumming, bands and games hosted by DJs Alex Lee and Ricky Fan. Today,  3.30pm-6.30pm, Stanley Plaza Village Square, free. Inquiries: 2591 1340

Aquaworld Performance

The Flying Lotahs from Australia display high-diving feats including comedy diving.  Today, 2pm, 3.30pm, 5pm, 6.30pm (30 mins each session), Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa, Shung King St, Hunghom, free. Inquiries: 2128 7710

Experimental Learning in  Virtual Environments

Dr Hairong Li, associate professor of advertising from Michigan State University, leads a talk. In English. Tomorrow, 2pm-4pm, Rm B5307, 5/F Blue Zone, Academic Bldg, City University, Tat Chee Ave, Kowloon Tong, free. Inquiries: mkwydou@cityu.edu.hk

Filial Piety as a Virtue

Professor Philip Ivanhoe  from Boston University hosts a public seminar. In English. Wed, 4.30pm-6pm, SA Conference Rm, Rm B7322, 7/F Blue Zone, Academic Bldg, City University,  Tat Chee Ave, Kowloon Tong, free. Inquiries: 2784 4533

Hong Kong Food Expo 2005

With more than 250 international suppliers, the five-day expo features demonstrations from gourmet chefs, sampling, cooking tips, games and innovative culinary products. Thu, 10am-7.30pm, Fri-Aug 14, 10am-10pm, Aug 15, 10am-6pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 1-2, Wan Chai, $20. Inquiries: 1830 668

Forum I: Tools + History: Hidden Histories of Media Arts

Curator, teacher and artist Kathy High from New York leads a forum. Sat, 2.30pm-5pm, The Art School Learning Centre, 17/F Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2582 0200

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

Hidden Master A Tribute to Yoji Yamada

The first Hong Kong-Japanese film festival paying tribute to the Japanese filmmaker (1931-1996). Today-Aug 17,  Broadway Cinematheque and Palace IFC, various times, $50, $65, (tickets: 2388 3188 or 2388 6268). Inquiries: www.cinema.com.hk

Tora-san to the Rescue

The last film in Yoji Yamada's series about two lovers - Tora and Lily - who reunite after 15 years and embark on a trip. In Japanese with English subtitles. Today, 5.35pm, Wed, 9.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, $50, tickets: 2388 3188. Inquiries: www.cinema.com.hk

World Animation and Shorts 2

Animated films including South Korea's I Love Sky (2002), Denmark's Odin's Eye (2004) and Hong Kong's Paper Child (2004) about a character made from a paper cut. Various languages with English and Chinese subtitles. Today, 7pm, HK Space Museum, Lecture Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Documentary of the Hong  Kong-Kowloon Brigade

The film complements the museum's exhibition The Eight-Year War of Resistance. Today,  Aug 28, Sept 4 and Sept 18, 11am-noon, HK Museum of Coastal Defence, 175 Tung Hei Rd, Shau Kei Wan, free (after admission fee of $5, $10). Inquiries: 2569 1500

Out of This World  (Kono Yo No Sotoe)

In a period when American jazz was seen as enemy music, director Juni Sakamoto  takes a sweeping look at five musicians who harbour painful memories in Tokyo circa 1947.  Wed, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, Fri, 7.30pm, HK Space Museum, Lecture Hall,  10 Salisbury Rd, $60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2103 9502

MACAU

Zither Concert - Ancient Tunes, New Sound

Zither musician Liang Dijia plays the string instrument with the Central Conservatory of Music from Beijing. Tomorrow,  8pm, Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, free (reservations required), collect tickets at G/F Val Lung Garden, No 261, Rua da Trlbund, Macau. Inquiries:  (853) 580 575 or 422 411

Children's Arts Playground 2005

Exhibition provides blank canvases  for children to express their creative talent. Wed-Mon, noon-7pm, Ox Warehouse, at the intersection of Cruzamento Entre a Avenida do Cornel Mesquita and a Avenida do Almirante Lacerda. Inquiries: www.olhartspace.org.mo. or (853) 530 026 Ends Sept 11

A Voyage in Time - Photographs of Macau by Ou Ping

Photographer Ou Ping displays photos of Macau during the 1960s and 70s. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Macau Handover Gifts Museum, adjacent to Macau Art Museum, Av. Xian Xing Hai, free. Inquiries: (853) 504 1800. Ends Nov 13

National

BEIJING

World Carnival

The largest mobile amusement park stops in Beijing. Today-Oct 9, Shijingshan Sculpture Garden, Babaoshan Subway Station. Inquiries: (86 10) 8825 5582

Battlefield Band

Scottish band named after Glasgow's suburb of Battlefield, play celtic-inspired music infused with bagpipes, fiddle, synthesiser, guitar and flutes. Fri, 7.30pm, Century Theatre (Shiji Juyuan), 180-1,680 yuan. Inquiries: ponypiaoen@hotmail.com or (86 10) 6417 7845

Shanghai

Shaolin Soul

With origins from the Buddhist monks in Shaolin, kung-fu artists show their internal and external strength. Today-Aug 31, 7.15pm, Lyceum Theatre, 100-280 yuan. Inquiries: shanghaitickets@gmail.com

Piano and Violin Duet of Austria

Pianist Alexander Vavtar  and violinist Eva Steinschaden  play works by Mozart, Schubert, Granados  and von Webern.  Today, 10am, Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Rd, 30-50 yuan. Inquiries: www.shanghai concerthall.org

MVRDV Proposals for  Chinese Cities

Renowned architecture firm MVRDV from Rotterdam presents ideas for Chinese cities. Daily, 11am-11pm, Shanghai Gallery of Art, 3/F,  3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Rd, free. Inquiries: www.threeonthebund.com

TAIPEI

Ho-Hai-Yan

Rock festival on the beach with local and international artists. Today,  2.30pm-11pm, Fu-long Beach, Taipei County, free. Inquiries: hohaiyan.com/2005.htm

Taipei Chinese Food Festival

Free tastings of different Chinese cuisines and cooking lessons. Today,  9.30am-5pm, Taipei World Trade Centre, 5 Xin-yi Rd Sec 5, NT100. Inquiries: www.tcff.com.tw

Taipei Summer Jazz Festival

Line-up of international Jazz musicians including the Kenny Garrett Quartet, Stacey Kent, and James Morrison.  Aug 20-Sep 7, various dates and times, NT400-NT2,500. Inquiries: www.ntch.edu.tw/pro/2005jazz/ or (886 2) 3393 9888

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

Hooked on Classics

The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra performs Journey through the Classics, Hooked on Beethoven and Hooked on the Waltz, along with soloists Chaipak Phatarachinda  and Anant Narkkong  on the xylophone. Today, 8pm, Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd, 300-1,000 baht. Inquiries: Tel: (662) 262 3456 or www.thailandticketmaster.com

Naughty by Nature

The rap group from New Jersey consisting of MCs Treach, Vinnie and DJ Kay Gee, perform their hip-hop hits. Aug 14, 8pm, P.O.F (Place of Fun), Sukhumvit 24, 900-2,000 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

Isan with a difference Pong-Lang-Sa-Orn push traditional north-eastern instruments, such as the pin sam sai (three-string vina), bamboo xylophone and bamboo mouth organ, to the limit. Aug 20, 2pm and 7pm, MCC Hall, The Mall, Bang Kapi, Lad Phrao Road, 300-1,500 baht. Inquiries: (662) 938 8596 orwww.thaiticketmaster.com

Robin Gibb

Former Bee Gee band member Robin Gibb performs on his Magnetic Tour 2005. Aug 25, 8pm, BEC Tero Hall, Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Rama IV Road, 1,000-4,000 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

Singapore

Ghazal Maestro Jagjit Singh

An expert in the field of Ghazal singing, Jagjit Sing  plays with a team of six musicians. Thu, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr, S$50-$150. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

Asha Bhosle

The Indian songstress performs. Sat, 7.30pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, S$53-$253. Inquiries: (65)  6348 5555

French Connection

Several contemporary French artists, including Paul Augustin Aizpiri, Theo Tobiasse and Linda Le Kniff,  present their works. Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-8pm, Opera Gallery, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, free. Inquiries: (65) 6735 2618. Ends Aug 14

Colours of Life: Wealth of Vision

A collection of  works acquired by the DBS bank over the past 40 years represents the best of Singaporean art. The displays range from oils to Chinese ink calligraphy by masters such as Pan Shou and Chen Wenhsi. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 11am-8pm, The Arts House Gallery, 1 Old Parliament Lane, free. Inquiries: www.thearts house.com.sg Ends Aug 26

Tokyo

Ueno Summer Festival

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

Sergio Mendes & Brasil 2005

Top-selling Brazilian artist from the 1960s and his band perform. Tomorrow-Sat, 7pm and 9.30pm; Aug 14, 6.30pm and 9pm, Blue Note Tokyo, 6-3-16 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, 8,400 yen. Tel: (813) 5485 0088 or www.bluenote.co.jp

Tokyo Jazz 2005

Festival featuring Herbie Hancock, Gary Burton, Ivan Lins and a host of fine performers. Aug 20-21, 1pm and 7pm, Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 1, 3-21-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, 5,000-8,000 (one show), 9,000-15,000 (all-day pass). Inquiries: (81 3) 5777 8600

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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