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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Affinity

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

Alfredo Barbini

Glass art by the 94-year-old Italian glass artist. By appointment only. Koru-hk.com Contemporary Art Gallery, Unit 1012,  10/F Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2987 5546. Ends tomorrow

Cities of the World

Traveller and artist Herbert Fuchs from Austria produces large-scale paintings with colourful circular highlights of  cities and their landmarks. Today-tomorrow, noon-7pm, State-of-the-Arts Gallery, 3/F, 78 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 1133.  Ends tomorrow

Celebrating 17 Years of Fine Art

To celebrate Connoisseur Art Gallery's 17th anniversary, a group exhibition showcases artists including Christian Gaillard, Dorina Mocan, Jia Juan Li  and Yan Ya Ya. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Sun, noon-6pm, Shop G3, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358. Ends Jul 31

Ju Ming Sculpture: Tai Chi and Living World Series

The Taiwanese sculptor exhibits stone, bronze and steel works (worth an estimated $100 million) 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

Johanne Corno

Free-style pop artist Johanne Corno paints sensuous faces with free-flowing hair and luscious  lips on larger-than-life canvases. 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 Aug 3

The Square

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

Chen Beixin

Under the tutelage of Soviet oil painter K.M. Maximov (1913-1993), Chen Beixin paints expressionist landscapes and boats. Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, 202 Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Aug 5

The World of the Etruscans

Showcases terracotta statuettes, pottery, stone sculptures, bronze ware and jewellery from the ancient civilization of the Etruscans, from 9th century  BC to 1st century BC in the  today's region of Tuscany.  Daily, 10am-6pm, (closed Thu), Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116.  Ends Sep 10

Hair Dialogue

The installation by mainland artist Gu Wenda and Hong Kong artist Leung Mei-ping whose artwork is a representation of humankind, with pieces using human hair from different nationalities races. Daily, 10am-6pm (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Oct 8

Performing Arts

Miss

Waiting List performs a drama about a woman filled with regrets about missed opportunities.  In Cantonese. Today, 8pm, tomorrow, 3pm and 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $70 (members), $80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

I Stealove

Playzone explores the question of love, affection and relationships between two guys and two girls.

In Cantonese. Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $65  (members), $80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

International Arts Carnival

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

Cirkus Inferno

The Daredevil Opera Company from Canada stages an unconventional slapstick adventure starring Lucky and Lady, who challenge house rules and turn the stage into a topsy turvy show of blow-up balloons, combustible dogs and rocket pogo sticks. Today, 7.30pm, tomorrow, 3pm and 7.30pm, 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 stage the story of a little panda and circus members through dance, acrobatics and drama. Today, 7.45pm, tomorrow-Sun, 3pm and 7.45pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Moon 71/2

Theatre Ensemble presents a children's musical 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. Today,  7.30pm, tomorrow-Sun, 3pm and 7.30pm, 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 lives happily in his sandcastle until one day a charming mermaid and the evil Lobster King change his life forever, performed by Argentina's Omar Alvarez Titeres Puppetry Arts Company. Tomorrow,  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 10-25) taught by  maestros from the US, Canada and China. Concert 1: featuring 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: featuring Junior String Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Chinese Orchestra, Aug 6, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $40-$60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

HK Youth & Children Piano Competition Closing Concert

The Liu Shih Kun Institution  of Piano and Arts presents the closing concert. Tomorrow, 2.30pm and 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $230, $290 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2560 6811

Vienna Philharmonic

One of the world's best orchestras returns. Russian Valery Gergiev conducts the orchestra in a repertoire including Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito; Shostakovich's Symphony No.9 in E-flat,  Op70 and Brahms' Symphony No4 in E Minor, Op98. Sept 24-25, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $300-$1,800 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Extra-curricular

New HK Ballet Artistic Director

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. Today,  12.45pm, China Club, 13-15/F Old Bank  of China Building, Bank St, Central, $400, includes lunch and wine. Inquiries: 6111 0969

Hot & Chic Networking Party

Join 100  people in a networking party. Today, 8pm-10pm, Whirlwinddate at Tico Club, 20/F Century Square, 1-13 D'Aguilar St, Central, $160 (in advance), $180 (door). Inquiries: www.whirlwinddate.com

Together Again: Watson and Gonzalez

Lux's Australian chef Wade Watson teams up again with Canadian-born Colombian chef Steven Gonzalez in a cook-off where both  are given random ingredients, with the challenge to produce the best dish. Tomorrow, 5pm, Lux, UG/F California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St, LKF, free. Inquiries: 2868 9538

JulyFest 2006

Lan Kwai Fong's beer and food festival featuring  competitions,  games, live music and performances. Tomorrow-Sun,  1pm until late,.  free. Inquiries: www.lankwaifong.com

Film

Animation by Dick Wong

In the 1970s, Dick Wong directed TV commercials with hand-drawn animation for Cathay Pacific, Tiger Beer and numerous government public service announcements,  plus independent films.  In Cantonese. Today, 7.30pm,  Aug 5, 5pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Crying Fist

Ryoo Seung-wan's drama about two men who are given a second chance at life through boxing. Winner of the FIPRESCI prize at Cannes. In Korean with English subtitles. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $40, $60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2103 9508

Fire Ball

Adapted from the Chinese  tale Journey to the West,  Monk Tripitaka and his animal disciples  who are  ambushed  by traps set by the Spider  Evil Queen. Winner of Best Animation at the Taipei  Golden Horse Film Festival. In Putonghua with English and Chinese subtitles. Tomorrow, 2pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho,  $40 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2734 2900

Night Scene

Party Bodywise

Launch of the book Bodywise, containing a range of provocative writings, illustrations, poetry and photography by fe/male  bodies. Tonight, 10pm, Club Bliss, 1 Elgin St, Central,  $250 (advance), $280 (door), unlimited drinks from 10pm-1am. Inquiries: femalebodies@gmail.com

The Me?... we! movement

Local band night with  Air tub, GriN and Zhou Kou  Dian playing alternative,  pop and cutie rock. Tonight,  10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $90, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Richard Walters

The 23-year old  songwriter from Oxford, England, is the vocalist behind Monoband (solo project of ex-Cranberries guitarist Noel Hogan), performs hits such as All at Sea, which featured on the CSI: Miami soundtrack. Tonight, 7.30pm, Edge, 60 Wyndham St, Central, $100. Inquiries:  9040 0359

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

Please e-mail performances and events to listings@scmp.com



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