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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Mimesis Made Translucent

Simone Boon transforms flowers  into abstract images of colour  and reflection,  using photography and digital imaging. Today, 10am-8pm, White Tube, 10/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: www.simoneboon.com.  Ends today

Affinity

Paintings, installations and photography  by artists including Clement Ngan, Fumino Hora, Tommy Tam, Jessica Ho  and Nicole Chan. Today-Fri, 8am-9pm, 1/F Devon House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay. Inquires: 2844 5094. Ends Fri

Early 20th-century Guangdong Painting

Works by artists including Gao Jianfu,  Huang Shaomei,  Huang Bore,  Zhang Guchu,  Zhao Haogong  and Lu Zhenhuan.  Today-Sun, 10am-6pm (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Sun

A Brush with Irony: Paintings by Wan Qingli

The Chinese art historian and artist presents works in brush and ink of amusing animals  and landscapes. Today- Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, the University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pokfulam. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Sun

Books and Their Stories

Selection of valuable and rare books from the University of Hong Kong Libraries, including George Staunton's 1798 edition of  Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain  to China. Today-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, the University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pokfulam. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Sun

450 Sq Ft

Fifty-five artists from the ST/ART street art collective collaborated  on a canvas  comprising one-sq ft squares. Today-Fri, noon-8pm, Sat-Sun, noon-6pm, IdN Gallery, 5-9 Gresson Street, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2833 9971. Ends Sun

Ju Ming Sculpture: Tai Chi and Living World Series

The Taiwanese sculptor exhibits stone, bronze and steel works  inspired by martial arts figures and tai chi. Daily, 10am-10pm, Times Square Open Piazza and 2/F Lobby, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2118 8900. Ends Aug 1

The Square

Roy Lee's photographs of nudes inspired by the concept of sin  and Adam and Eve.  Mon-Sat, noon-10pm, Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Aug 4

Anatomical Signs

Exploration of semiotics and depictions of the human body, anatomical signs by artists including Shang Yang (China), Valerio Carrubba (Italy), Olivia Cheung (Hong Kong) and Iva Kontic (Serbia). Daily, 10am-7pm, Baoqu Tang Modern Art Gallery, L153, HK InterContinental Hotel, Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2723 1928. Ends Aug 18

Ancient Chinese Weapons

Weapons from China's bronze age (2,000BC), including those used for ritual sacrifices and as badges of rank. Daily, 10am-5pm (closed Thu),  Sat-Sun, 10am-6pm,  HK Museum of Coastal Defence, 175 Tung Hei Rd, Shau Kei Wan, $5-$10. Inquiries: 2569 1500. Ends Sept 20

The Genomic Revolution

Hands-on models, interactive exhibitions, animations and video case studies examine the field of genomics and explore their impact on science and our daily lives. Mon-Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat- Sun, 10am-9pm (closed Thu),  HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, $10, $20. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Oct 22

Hair Dialogue

Installation by mainland artist Gu Wenda and Hong Kong's Leung Mei-ping, whose artwork  includes human hair from different races. Daily, 10am-6pm (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Oct 8

Performing Arts

Phantom of the Opera

Music Nation presents the Andrew Lloyd Webber-based musical. Today-Aug 20, 7.30pm (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm, no show Mon), HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $290-$890 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2734 9009

Charity Concert

The Caring for Children Foundation presents a concert. Today, 8.15pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

I Stealove

Playzone explores  love, affection and relationships between two guys and two girls. In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Sat, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $65 (members), $80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Charles Dutoit and Martha Argerich with the Canton  International Summer Music Academy Orchestra

Dutoit, former artistic director  of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra,  conducts Argentinean pianist  Argerich and the Canton International Summer Music Academy Orchestra (ages 16  to 32) in Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 1 in C, Op 15 and Shostakovich's Symphony No5 in D Minor, Op 47.  Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $150-$550 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

International Arts Carnival

Programmes and activities ranging from acrobatics, music, dance, drama, clowning, puppetry, physical theatre to film, including the following five performances. Today-Aug 13,  various venues and times, free to $250. Inquiries: www.hkiac.gov.hk

Cirkus Inferno

Daredevil Opera Company from Canada stages  a slapstick adventure starring Lucky and Lady who challenge house rules and turn the stage into a topsy-turvy show of blow-up balloons, combustible dog and rocket pogo stick. Tomorrow-Sat, 7.30pm (Sat also at 3pm), Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Sun, 7.30pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, NT, $90-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Little Panda in a Big Big World

Hong Kong Dance Company stages the story of a little panda  through dance, acrobatics and drama. Tomorrow-Sun, 7.45pm, (Sat-Sun also at 3pm), HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Moon 71/2

Theatre Ensemble presents children's music theatre in an interpretation of Jimmy Liao's poetic fantasies using visuals, imaginative stage sets and physical theatre. Starring Jim Chim and Karen Lam. In Cantonese. Fri-Sun, 7.30pm (Sat-Sun also at 3pm), Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

The Sand Boy (Illusions and Tides)

Made of sand, Sand Boy happily lives in his sandcastle until  the day a charming mermaid and the evil Lobster King  enter his life. Performed by Argentina's Omar Alvarez Titeres Puppetry Arts Company. Sat, 7.30pm, Sun, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; Aug 1-2, 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; Aug 4-5, 7.30pm (Aug 5-6 also at 3pm), HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Hong Kong Youth Music  Camp Concerts

The finale of a summer music camp for 400 students (ages 10 to 25) taught by  instructors from the US, Canada and China. Concert 1:  the Symphony Orchestra, Junior Symphonic Band, Junior Chinese Orchestra and Children's Choir, Sun, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall,  1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin.  Concert 2:  Junior String Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Chinese Orchestra, Aug 6, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $40-$60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Miss

Waiting List's drama about a woman filled with regrets  of opportunities missed. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 8pm (Sat also at 3pm), Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $70 (members), $80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

HK Youth & Children Piano Competition Closing Concert

Presented by the Liu Shih Kun Institution of Piano and Arts.  Sat, 2.30pm and 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $230, $290 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2560 6811

Oliver!

The Hong Kong Chorus Society and Theatre Space present the Broadway musical, adapted from Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, with child performers. Aug 17-20, 7.30pm (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm), Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, $200-$340 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Extra-curricular

Real Actors Are Evil Auditions

Hong Kong Players auditions actors for a black comedy set in contemporary life, of the day-to-day ambitions and obsessions in Hong Kong. Today, 6.30pm-9pm, Kindermusik by Catherine, 1005A The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central, free. Inquiries: www.hongkongplayers.com

Empower: The Mind and the Body

Life coaches Monika Parker and Anita Cheung discuss how to be the master of your thoughts and stress-free nutrition. Tomorrow and Aug 3, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Integrated Medicine Institute,  16 Stanley St, Central, $490 (one session), $1,800 (four). Inquiries: 9127 4340

Arabic Nadwah

Sayed Gouda leads a discussion  of poetry and Arabic literature. In English. Tomorrow, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 9030 8167

New HK Ballet Artistic Director

The Royal Over-Seas League  hosts John Meehan, the newly-appointed artistic director of the Hong Kong Ballet, in a talk about his plans for the company. Fri, 12.45pm, China Club, 13/F-15/F Old Bank of China Building, Bank St, Central, $400, includes lunch and wine. Inquiries: 6111 0969

Film

Crying Fist

South Korean filmmaker Ryoo Seung-wan's drama about two men who are given a second chance at life through boxing.  In Korean with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, Agnes b.  Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, Sat, 7.30pm, HK Space Museum,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $40, $60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2103 9508

International Children's Film Carnival

International selection of films, animations and world shorts targeted at children, including  the following film. Today-Aug 26, various venues and times, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Oskar and Josefine

Josefine and her boyfriend Oskar travel back in time to meet Oskar's family in the 17th century, and save a girl from the stake.  In Danish with English subtitles and live Cantonese interpretation by Pat Kwok Bik-chun. Sun,  5.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Hubble Telescope

Outer space up close.  Daily, 2.40pm, 6.10pm (Sun  also at 11.10am), Omnimax Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Nov 6

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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