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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

EDITOR'S PICK

Wei Dong

The controversial mainland artist creates Renaissance and Baroque-style paintings mixed with pornography, androgynous women and sexual ambivalence against a backdrop of traditional Chinese landscapes. Today, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery,  202 Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019.  Ends today

HK Indian Art

Contemporary  work by artists Sujata Bajaj, Paresh Maity, Vaikuntam, Samir Mondal and Husain. Today-tomorrow, noon-6pm, 23 Old Peak Rd,  Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 9222 6269. Ends tomorrow

Phan Thu Trang

The artist paints rural sceneries  of Vietnam, dominated by one single colour - green, blue, orange or yellow. Today, 10am-7pm, hkfineart.com gallery, 15/F the Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7322.  Ends today

Wisdom - The Gems of China

Shanghai artists Liu Dewei, Xu Maoping, Zhou Gang and Guan  Qijun express their perspectives on life through different styles, forms and colours. Today, 11am-5pm, Galerie Ora-Ora,  12/F, 41-43 Graham St, Central. Inquiries: 2851 1171. Ends today

Summer Group

Group exhibition of contemporary paintings, photographs and sculptures by Simon Birch, Marques de Jadraque, Nicole Dufour, William Furniss, Huang Rui and Matthew Johnson. Today, 11.30am-6pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, G/F, 10 Chancery Lane, SoHo, Central. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends today

The Travel Show

Features vintage travel posters, books, luggage labels and travel memorabilia. Today, 11am-6pm, Picture This Gallery, Suite 603B, 6/F, 9 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2525 2820. Ends today

Nostalgia of Old Hanoi

Works by Vietnamese painters including Pham Luan's old quarters and street scenes in  rain or sunshine; Le Thanh Son's landscapes and stormy seashores; and Nguyen Tu Nghiem re-creates Vietnam's old traditions. Today, 10.30am-6.30pm, Galerie La Vong, 13/F, One Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2869 6863. Ends today

Performing ArtsIllusion

Turbulent River Dance Theatre stages modern dance with the theme of never-ending time, always moving on its own path like a train. Today, 3pm and 8pm, Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$130 (members), HK$145 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Majestic Drums VII -

Mesmerizing Mexico

Opening concert of the 30th orchestral season of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra with the EM (Ear Massage) Percussion Quartet from Mexico joined by local percussion groups Four Gig Heads and father-and-son duo Lung Heung-wing and Mark  Lung, in a repertoire including Let the Thunder of Drums Roll IV. Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries:  3185 1600

EDITOR'S PICK

Dream Dances

Hong Kong Dance Company creates a poem through Chinese dance by curators Yuri Ng and Mui Cheuk-yin, and four local female choreographers.  Today, 7.45pm, tomorrow, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Art of Living Charity Concert

Soul Sync with Vikram

Bombay singer performs ancient Sanskrit songs and spiritual music in English. Today, 8pm, HK Polytechnic University, Jockey Club Auditorium, Hung Hom, HK$50-HK$250 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

History Theatre 1587, A Year of No Significance (re-run): A Complete Record of the Failure of China

Zuni Icosahedron presents a collaboration between Mathias Woo and TV screenwriter Zhang Jianwei. The performance depicts incidents in 1587 which changed Chinese history. In Cantonese  with English surtitles. Today, Sept 25, Sept 29-30, Oct 2, Oct 6-7, 7.30pm; Sun, Sept 24, Oct 1,  Oct 8, 5pm, Shouson Theatre,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2566 9696

Nearly Broadway Express

American Community Theatre presents a combined revival of two musicals - Broadway Express and Nearly Broadway, with songs from 26 musicals  plus a satirical take  on songs. Starring Sheri Tillman Dorfman. Sept 26-30, 8pm,  Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$170 (members), HK$190 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Cantible

A cappella quartet of Richard Bryan (counter-tenor), Steven Brooks (tenor), Mark Fleming (tenor) and Michael Steffan (baritone)  blend British humour and music.  Sept 27, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Flamenco Directo

Founders ?ngel Rojas and  Carlos Rodriguez lead Nuevo Ballet Espa?ol from Spain in a production of contemporary dance with flamenco traditions. Sept 29-30, 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Auditorium, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Maywa Denki - Mechatronica

Japan's art unit Maywa Denki integrates art, product innovation and engineering into a synthesis  of wacky musical instruments  and nonsensical electronics. Oct  20-21, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central,  HK$100-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Extra-curricular

R. Ian Lloyd

The photographer, who has  shot assignments for National Geographic, leads a digital camera photography workshop.  Today, 8.45am-4.30pm, Time Warner Conference Room, 30/F Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 Kings Rd, Quarry Bay, HK$1,500 (registration required). Inquiries: 2813 9809

Dandiya Dhamaal

Celebrating the Indian festival Navratri, an Indian dance with uptempo music and sticks as participants count down to Diwali, plus activities for kids and Indian food. Today, 6pm, Estoril Court Clubhouse, 55 Garden Rd, Mid-Levels, HK$100 (kids), HK$220 (adults). Inquiries: 9641 8214

Runner's Workshop

The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong hosts a workshop led by  instructor Linda Shevloff and massage therapist Sher Martelle, who demonstrate yoga stretches and muscle massages for runners. (Participants are advised to  bring a towel and massage oil.) Tomorrow, 12.30pm-2.30pm,  Rm 406, New Victory House,  93-103 Wing Lok St, Sheung Wan, HK$250. Inquiries: 2541 0401

EDITOR'S PICK

Meet the Founders of the

Lonely Planet Publications

Founders of the travel guides,  Tony and Maureen Wheeler, launch  The Lonely Planet Story, about building a multinational company from travelling the world. Tomorrow, 12.30pm-1pm, Kelly and Walsh, Pacific Place, Shop 236, Admiralty, free. Inquiries: 2524 2068

Film

EDITOR'S PICK

Sony Tropfest 2006

The world's largest short film festival held every February in Sydney featured shorts including Goggles and Pacific, about the trials of childhood; the bizarre The Story of Bubbleboy; and comedies Carmichael & Shane and How Many Doctors Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb. Today, 7pm, Fringe Club, Roof Garden, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$220, includes dinner and two drinks

Berlin Alexanderplatz

Fassbinder's epic 14-part film shown over 15 hours in five screenings. Non-hero Franz Biberkopf becomes everyman  in post-war Berlin, where he struggles in poverty, crime and greed. In German with English subtitles. Programme 4: today, 3pm. Programme 5: today, 7pm. HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Ten Canoes

Filmed entirely in a native Aboriginal language, in the far north of Australia, director Rolf  deHeer tackles one rabbling  tale told through the eyes of various characters. Inspired  by a photo taken in the 1930s,  the film centres on the troubles  associated with coveting another man's wife. In English with Chinese subtitles. Today, 9pm,  HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$50 Urbtix

Night Scene

EDITOR'S PICK

Rockit auditions

Indie band auditions for the October Rockit Festival. Joves Plus, Bone Table, Empire, Die in Velvet and Papa Jack. Tonight, 9pm, Amnesia, 3/F Al Aqmar House,  30 Hollywood Rd, SoHo, free. Inquiries: www.rockit-hk.com

World Battle of the Bands

Hong Kong leg of global competition. Cavern finals:  garage rockers ChoChukMo,  alt rock band Empty Tomb, rockers Garoupa and pop-rock outfit GriN. Tonight,  8pm,  The Cavern, Shop 1, LG/F Lan Kwai Fong Tower, 55 D'Aguilar  St, Lan Kwai Fong, HK$100,  includes one drink. Inquiries: worldbattleofthebands.com

Boo Boo

After compilation CD Boo comes the second instalment, Boo Boo. The CD launch party features Malfunction, Downer and Innisfallen. Tonight, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$90, includes two drinks. Inquiries: 2396 2608

DJ Dexter

The four-time DMC Australian champ, with international hit Frontier Psychiatrist, cuts hip  hop with everything from Papua New Guinean folk to rag-time  jazz. Tonight, 11.30pm, Lotus,  Pottinger St, Central, free  (before midnight), HK$150  (after midnight). Inquiries:  2543 6290

DJ Derrick May

The Detroit native - famed as one of the fathers of techno - pushes the limits of electronic dance music. Tonight, 11pm, Armani Bar, Level 2, Chater House, 11 Chater Rd, Central, free (members), HK$200, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2849 3328

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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