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Exhibitions

Southern View

Ten New Zealand photographers depict the country's culture, heritage and landscape. One of them, Laurence Aberhart,  also presents images of  China, Macau and Japan.  Today, 8.30am-8pm, Lobby, Central Plaza,  18 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries:  2525 5049. Ends today

Our Home, Shek Kip Mei  1954-2006

Vincent Yu's photographs capture the  lives of the public housing residents  in the area.  Today, 8am-7pm, G/F,  Block 15-18, Shek Kip Mei Estate. Inquiries: 9191 6200. Ends today

Scenes from the Marine Silk Road

Evans Chan Yiu-shing  photographs architecture and  street scenes of Hoi An, Vietnam, and Beihai in Guangxi province.    Today, 1pm-8pm, Shanghai Street Artspace, 404 Shanghai St, Yau Ma Tei. Inquiries: 2770 2157. Ends today

Club 4 Art Expo '07

Youth members from the club display realist, fauvist, impressionist and expressionist paintings of landscapes, still lifes and portraits, alongside Chinese calligraphic works. Today, Foyer, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 9332 0424. Ends today

Better Living -  Product Design Contributes

The fourth exhibition of the Hong Kong Design Series showcases local innovative projects, showing how product design contributes to our  lifestyles.  Today, 10am- 7pm, tomorrow, 10am-6pm, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10. Inquiries: 2780 8188. Ends  tomorrow

A Tribute To

Jia Juanli's  paintings portray the Forbidden City's interiors, gardens and court ladies. Today, noon-6pm, tomorrow, 10.30am-7pm,  Connoisseur-Art Gallery, Shop G3, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358. Ends tomorrow

2 in 1

Luke Ching Chin-wai  injects familiar objects with new meanings to express his views on 'One Country, Two Systems'.  Today-tomorrow, 10am-9pm,  HK Visual Arts Centre, 7a Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 3008. Ends tomorrow

My Heart. My Poems. My Path II

Cerebral palsy patient Chan Tung-mui creates realistic watercolour paintings with her foot.  Today-tomorrow, 9am-9pm, OC Gallery, G/F Olympian  City I, 11 Hoi Fai Rd, West Kowloon. Inquiries: 2132 8718. Ends tomorrow

Master Strokes

Works by Vietnamese painters Vu Cao Dam,  Do Quang Em  and the late Le Pho  and Bui Xuan Phai  in  subjects from still lifes to portraits. Today, 10.30am-6pm, tomorrow-Thu, 9.30am- 6.30pm,  Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends Thu

MOCA China - Auction Preview

Features works by Chinese artists including Wucius Wong,  Ha Bik-chuen,  Christopher Ku  and Li Tian-yuan.   Today-Fri, 9am-8pm, Starstreet UG Lobby, Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen's Rd East. Inquiries: 9126 9320. Ends Fri

Performing a National Style  (Part 2)

Ducky Tse  and Simon Wan capture China's industrial development with photographs of workers.  Today-Fri, 8am-9pm, 1/F Devon House, TaiKoo Place, 979 King's Rd, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2844 5094. Ends Fri

Scarlet and Black

Fang Xiang's mixed-media paintings depict his  impressions of old Guangdong, with scenes of traditional Chinese houses and gardens. Today, 1pm-5pm, tomorrow-Sat, 10am-6pm,  Yan Gallery, 1/F Oriental Crystal Commercial Bldg, 46 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central. Inquiries: 2139 2345. Ends Sat

Post97art

Founding members and staff of the Artist Commune, including Kum Chi-keung   and Leung Shiu-kee, present works on the 10th anniversary of the handover. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2104 3322. Ends Jul 3

Handover Harmony: China through Children's Eyes

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the handover, more than 800 students from Kids' Gallery present a large-scale floor map of China on which installations are built. Daily, 10am-11pm, P2, Peak Tower, The Peak. Inquiries: 2501 4842. Ends Jul 7

Back to the Basic

Enoch Cheung Hong-sang,  Clara & Gum, Kwan Sheung-chi,  Leung Po-shan  and Pan Xing-lei's   mixed-media installations  reflect their views on the Basic Law. Thu-Mon, 2pm-8pm, C&G Gallery, 3/F, 222 Sai Yeung Choi St South, Mong Kok. Inquiries: 9836 0607. Ends Jul 9

In Midair

Installation, new media, audio and video works explore sound in various venues, including Anson Mak Hoi-shan's Sonic Meditation Exercise 1, an installation featuring soundscapes of the old residential area of Kwun Tong. Daily, 11am-11pm, Jockey Club Gallery, 3/F, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai.  Inquiries: www.soundworkshongkong.net or 9040 3877. Ends Jul 15

The Chater Legacy

Paintings, sketches, prints and photographs of the South China trading ports in the 18th and 19th centuries collected by Sir Paul Chater (1846-1926), an Indian-born Armenian merchant who settled in Hong Kong. Daily, 10am-6pm,  Sat until 8pm, closed Thu, HK Museum  of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10,  free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116.  Ends Jan 8, 2008

Performing Arts

Peter Pan

ABA Productions presents the musical  about a boy's adventures on a small island called Neverland. In English.   Today, 1pm, 5.30pm,  HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$355-HK$595 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 7150

The Best of Shall We Ha

Trinity Theatre's Ma Chi-ho,  Tsui Sin-tsang  and Tam Kwok-ming   star in the comedy drama that reviews  Hong Kong events over the past decade. In Cantonese.   Today, 7.30pm, Shouson Theatre,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100, HK$200, HK$150 (concessions) Urbtix. Inquiries: 2574 4968

Pearl Delta Chamber Soloists

HK Chamber Music Society presents the concert with violinists Gleb Dontsov and Marianna Terteryan, clarinettist Leanne Manning  and pianist Mary Wu  performing works by Darius Milhaud,  Aram Khachaturian,  Arthur Honegger  and Bela Bartok.   Tue, 7.30pm, Central (address on request), HK$250, HK$520 (with dinner). Inquiries: 6156 4610

Le Corsaire

The National Ballet of China performs Marius Petipa's dance about a pirate chief saving his love from a slave trader.  Thu-Fri, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Philippine Arts Festival

Features Filipino dramas Che is in the Heart and Letters to Cara, and Lino Brocka's film Orapronobis, followed by  a discussion led by Filipino director  Behn Cervantes.  Thu-Sat, various times, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120-HK$200. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Charles Dutoit - the Maestro

The Swiss conductor directs the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and Canadian violinist Chantal Juillet in Ravel's suite, Stravinsky's violin concerto and Rimsky-Korsakov's  Scheherazade.  Fri, 8pm, Jul 1, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$500. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Myth of Archaeology Bird:  The Vanished Wings

On & On Theatre Workshop's play that reviews the change of mindset of Hongkongers since 1997. Directed by Chan Ping-chiu.   Fri-Sat, 8pm, Jul 1-2,  3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

The Red Detachment of Women

The National Ballet of China performs  Li Chengxiang, Jiang Zuhui  and Wang Xixian's  choreographic piece, about  a peasant girl who joins the Red  Army against her former landowner.  Jul 1, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

China Philharmonic Orchestra

Yu Long  conducts pianists Lang Lang and Colleen Lee,  cellist Trey Lee, violinist La Chuanyun and the orchestra in symphonies and concertos with  the theme of 'hero'. Jul 2-3, 8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$150-HK$600 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2268 7321

International Arts Carnival

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents the annual festival featuring a series of programmes and activities specifically designed for children and families, including the following three events. Jul 4-Aug 12, various venues. Inquiries: 23701044  or www.hkiac.gov.hk

Swan Lake

Guangdong Acrobatic Troupe of China perform the Russian ballet classic about a prince's journey to save a princess, who is turned into a  swan by a curse. Jul 4-7, 7.30pm, Jul 8, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Symphonic Trilogy - Vermont Youth Orchestra

The orchestra plays with the Hong Kong Youth Chinese Orchestra and violist  Philip Ying Bloch's suite, Tchaikovsky's symphony and Chinese folk melodies. Conducted by Troy Peters and Tsui  Ying-fai. Jul 6, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$40, HK$60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2596 0898

Harry Goh Goh's Mad House Party

A variety show featuring music, video and circus performances with magician Harry Wong. Jul 13-14, 7.30pm, Jul 14-15, 3pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau  Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Jul 20-22, 7.30pm (Jul 21-22 also at 3pm), Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin. HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix

The Vagina Monologues Adaptation of Eve Ensler's  play about women discussing their vaginas. In Cantonese. Stars Perry Chiu Woon,  Lo Koon-lan  and Crystal Kwok Kam-yan.   Jul 4-8, 8pm (Jul 7-8 also at 4pm), HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2793 1123

Dying Young

A musical based on 40 hits by the late Canto-pop singers Danny Chan Pak-keung  and Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing. In Cantonese. Jul 4-12 (except Jul 9), 7.30pm (Jul 7-8 also at 3pm), Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2793 1123

Joshua Bell  plays Tchaikovsky

Andrey Boreyko  conducts the American violinist and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in Tchaikovsky's violin concerto, Prokofiev's symphony and Vasks' Musica dolorosa. Jul 6-7, 8pm.  Pre-concert talks by academic Benedict Cruft  (in English), Jul 6, 7.15pm, and by HK Philharmonic Orchestra's Leung Kin-fung (in Cantonese), Jul 7, 7.15pm. HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Symphonic Trilogy - The Youth Orchestra of Chinese Youth Corps of New York

Jeffrey Liang and Tsui Lok-ming conduct the orchestra and the Hong Kong Youth Strings in symphonies by Brahms and Bach, Liu Hsueyan's When Will You Come Back Again and musical excerpts. Jul 8, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$20, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2596 0898

Popcorn

Comedy-drama about Steven (Simon Lo Man-kit), a serial-killer thriller filmmaker, being hijacked by two real killers (Jo Ngai Yee-shan and Renson Chan Man-kong) on his Oscar-winning night. Also stars Leila Tong Ning. In Cantonese. Jul 6 (charity gala opening), 8pm, HK$380 Urbtix;  Jul 7-8, 3pm, 8pm, Jul 10-12, 8pm, HK$230 Urbtix. HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 9735 0233

Extra-curricular

Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races 2007

More than 100 teams from around the world compete.  Today, 9am-4.30pm,  TST East Waterfront, free. Inquiries: www.hkdba.com.hk

The Goat - Auditions

D.E.E.R. Theatre  and Sometimes  Y Theatre  are looking for two men aged 45-55, one man who is able to play a  17-year-old gay character, and two women aged 40-50, for their September production of Edward Albee's play  about a middle-aged married man who  falls in love with a goat.  Today, 1pm- 3.30pm, DE Studio, 6/F Breakthrough Centre, 191 Woosung St, Jordan, registration required. Inquiries: pizzuto@hotmail.com

Music Production Seminar

Composer and producer Harry Ng Chung-hang talks about the music industry, composition and procedures in music publishing. In Cantonese.  Today, 5pm-7pm, Baron School of Music,  1/F St John's Bldg, 33 Garden Rd,   Central, free. Inquiries: 2980 3668

British Hong Kong: Fact and Fable

Cartoonist, author and historian Arthur Hacker  talks about the social history  of the city, focusing on its colonial background.  Tomorrow, 12.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511 or banquet@fcchk.org

The Epic Journeys

Royal Geographical Society HK presents a talk with National Geographic's photographer Michael Yamashita  sharing his journeys in Asia over the past 25 years, illustrated by his photographs  and films.  Tomorrow, 6.30pm (drinks), 7.30pm (lecture), 48/F Jardine House, One Connaught Place, HK$150, HK$50 (members), HK$100 (members' guests). Inquiries: 2583 9700

1a space - Open Call for Proposals

The gallery is calling for solo and group exhibition proposals of contemporary visual arts in all media under the theme of 'mobility'. Selected projects to  be executed in 2008. Application  deadline:  Sat. Inquiries: 2529 0087  or www.oneaspace.org.hk

Cinema

Ghost World

Friends Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson) and Enid (Thora Birch) embark on life after school. While Rebecca  settles well  into a  job, Enid finds her direction in art. Directed by Terry Zwigoff.  In English  with Chinese subtitles.  Today, 12.15pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$40. Inquiries: 2388 0002 or www.cinema.com.hk

Orson Welles

A retrospective of the American director's career,  with nine  features and six documentaries  edited by the Munich Film Museum, including the following  four films.  Today,  HK Film Archive,  50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST;  and HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Macbeth

The film is based on Shakespeare's tragic play about the rise and fall of a Scottish general (Welles) in the 11th century. Also stars Jeanette Nolan and Dan O'Herlihy. In English with Chinese subtitles.   Today, 2pm, HK Space Museum.

The Immortal Story

An old Macau millionaire (Welles) is looking for a man to sleep with his  wife (Jeanne Moreau)  to produce an  heir. In English. Today, 4.30pm, HK Space Museum.

Mr Arkadin

Tycoon Arkadin (Welles) claims to have lost his memory and asks his daughter's lover to investigate his past so he can  kill those who know his criminal record. Also stars Paola Mori  and Robert Arden.  In English with Chinese subtitles. Today, 6pm, HK Space Museum.

The Trial

An adaptation of Kafka's classic about K (Anthony Perkins), who wakes up to find himself under arrest without knowing why. Also stars Orson Welles  and Jeanne Moreau.  In English. Today, 8pm,  HK Space Museum.

Iron Man of the Screen

A tribute to the late actor Tso Tat-wah  with five films, including the following two.  Today-Jul 15, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

Roar of the People

A nationalist film produced during the second world war, where Tso plays a grassroots patriot who unveils   corruption in the government. Also stars Cheung Ying. Directed by Tang Xiaodan.  In Cantonese.  Today, noon, Jul 2, noon.

The Story of Wong Fei-hung, Part Four: The Death of Leung Foon

A portrait of the loyal Leung Foon (Tso),   a favourite disciple of martial arts hero Wong Fei-hung (Kwan Tak-hing).  Directed by Wu Pang.  In Cantonese.  Today, 2.30pm, Jul 15, 5pm.

Macau

Brimming with Fire:  Beethoven's Violin Concerto

Violinist Leung Kin-fung and the Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra play Beethoven's violin concerto and symphony to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the composer's  death.   Today, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 60, 100 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2855 5555 or www.ccm.gov.mo

From Opera to Musical

The Macau Orchestra performs musical excerpts and works by Verdi, Bizet, Puccini and Leonard Bernstein.  Thu, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 50, 100 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 3996 699 or www.icm.gov.mo

Music Enlightenment of  the 20th Century

The Macau Orchestra performs works  by Lutoslawski, Derek Bourgeois, Webern, Gareth Farr, Kodaly and  Malcolm Arnold.  Sat, 8pm, St. Dominic's Church, St. Dominic's Square, free with coupons distributed at 7pm. Inquiries:  (853) 399 6633 or www.icm.gov.mo

Beijing

The Go! Team

The British band blends rock with hip hop.  Fri, 8pm, Star Live Music Hall, 3F Candy (Tangguo) Xingguang Xianchang, 79 Heping Xijjie, Dongcheng District, 80 yuan (advance), 120 yuan (door), 60 yuan (students). Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

China Philharmonic Orchestra

Long Yu conducts the orchestra in Guo Wenjing's symphony and Stauss' Ein Heldenleben in this season-closing concert.  Sat, 7.30pm, Poly Theatre, Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen S. St, Dongcheng District, 50-680 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

Shanghai

Christina Aguilera

The American pop icon sings.  Tue, 7.30pm, Shanghai Grand Stage, Shanghai Stadium, 1111 Caoxi Rd, 200-1,600 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

Splendid China

Musicians  from China's ethnic minorities,  including Uigur, Miao, Tujia and Yi,   play  folk melodies with the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra.  Wed, 7.15pm, Shanghai Grand Theatre, Renmin Rd, 80-380 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

Taipei

Der Rosenkavalier

The National Symphony Orchestra and Deutsche Oper am Rhein present Strauss' three-act comic opera about the lives  and desires of the upper class in late  18th century Germany. In German with Chinese subtitles.  Fri-Sat, Jul 2, 7pm, Jul 1, 3pm, National Theatre, 21-1 Zhongshan S. Rd, NT$500-3,600. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

Irma la Douce

Godot Theatre stages Billy Wilder's   comedy about a  policeman's romance with a prostitute. In Putonghua.  Fri-Sat, Jul 6-7, 7.30pm, Jul 1, Jul 8, 2.30pm, National Dr. Sun Yat-sun Memorial Hall, 505 Renai Rd, Sec4, NT$400-2,000. Inquiries: (88 62) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw

Magic Puzzle

E-Yuan Puppet Theatre presents  a drama about a boy who tries to break music codes to save his  friends in a haunted house. Features pieces by Bach,  Handel  and Russian folk songs.  Sat, 7.30pm, National Concert Hall, 21-1 Zhongshan S. Rd, NT$300-500. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

Singapore

Singapore International  Piano Festival 2007

The London piano duo plays musical and classical pieces, including Liszt's Concerto Pathetique  and Rachmaninov's suite. Thu,  8pm, Victoria Concert Hall, 11 Empress Place, S$20-$40. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

JUMP

A martial arts extravaganza that combines physical comedy and Korean Taekwondo. Sat-Jul 1,  2pm, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$30-$80. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Archive in Motion: 50 Years Documenta, 1955 - 2005

A showcase of documentary materials and artworks from Documenta,  a leading contemporary art exhibition that takes place every five years in Kassel, Germany. Daily, 10am-9pm, National Museum  of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd, free. Inquiries: (65) 6332 3659. Ends Jul 31

Bangkok

Katrine Madsen

The Danish jazz singer and composer performs with Jesper Bodilsen Trio, keyboardist Henrik Gunde Pedersen and drummer Jonas Johansen.  Sat, 7pm, Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadapisek Rd, Huaykwang, 1,000-3,000 baht. Inquiries: www.thaiticketmajor.com

Tokyo

Berliner Symphoniker

Lior Shambadal conducts the Berlin Symphony Orchestra in works by Schubert, Beethoven, Brahms and Dvorak.  Today, 11am, 3pm, Kioi Hall, Yotsuya, 6,000, 8,000 yen. Inquiries:  (03) 3234 9999 or metropolis.co.jp

Views of Water

Paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos and installations inspired by water, including works by Claude Monet and Yokoyama Taikan.  Daily, 10am-6pm (Fri until 8pm), Yokohama Museum of Art, 3-4-1 Minato-mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, 1,000 yen, 400-700 yen (students). Inquiries: (045) 221 0300 or www.yaf.or.jp/yma Ends Jul 1

Contact us E-mail upcoming events to us at listings@scmp.com or send us a fax on 2562 2485. For bookings Urbtix tel 2734 9009; Urbtix/Cityline credit-card booking tel 2111 5999; the Fringe tel 2521 7251, Cityline tel 2317 6666; HK Ticketing tel 3128 8288



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