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Exhibitions
Affordable Art for Charity
Over 30 artists, including Chow Chun-fai,  Joey Leung, Christopher Ku,  Ivy Chan,  Carmen Ho,  and Lam Tung-pang  present their work for exhibition and charity sales.  Today, 1pm-7pm, Wah Luen Industrial Building, Block B, G/F Unit 43, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan. Inquiries: carmenh@gmail.com.  Ends today
PA/IN/HK
Parisian photographer PA Gillet  captures trivial details in everyday life. Part of  Le French May.  Today, 1pm-7.30pm, tomorrow, 10am-8pm, Kapok Gallery,  G/F 9 Dragon Rd, Tin Hau. Inquiries:  2549 9254. Ends tomorrow
Royal Saddles
Taiwanese collector Wellington Wang  presents saddles, cruppers and stirrups from Chinese royal families between  the Yuen and Qing Dyansties.  Today-tomorrow, 10am-10pm, 2/F Times Square, Causeway Bay.  Inquiries: 2118 8856. Ends tomorrow
SKIN:INKS Tattoo Art
Fourteen local tattoo studios showcase their works, challenging the negative preconceptions about tattoo art.   Today-Wed, noon-midnight (today from 2pm), Racks, 7/F M88, 2-8 Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: 2833 9971. Ends Wed
Cyclic Circles
Noel de Guzman's  artwork contemplates the symbol of the circle and its cyclic nature.  Today, 2pm-6pm, tomorrow-Thu, 11am-7pm, Karin Weber Gallery, G/F, 20 Aberdeen St, Central.  Inquiries: 2544 5004. Ends Thu
Polar Adventure
Original artwork of new Old Master Q characters by comic creator, Joseph Wong Chak,  and designers Danny Chan,  Husky Kevin,  Winson Ma  and Ultraman.  Sun-Thu, 10.30am-10pm, LCX, Harbour City, 9 Canton Rd, TST. Inquiries: 3102 3668. Ends Jul 13
Crawling Along the Edge  of a Straight Razor
Gary Simmons'  paintings of skulls and explosions suggest themes of isolation, horror and nostalgia. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat until 3pm, Cais Gallery, D2-D3 U/G, Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Rd, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2527 7798.  Ends Jul 19
Digit@logue
Artists from the mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, including Henry Chu,  Hung Keung  and Kingsley Ng,  present digital-media works created over the past two decades. 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 Jul 20
Rainy Days
Kineta Kunimatsu's  sculptures inspired by Hokkaido. Wed-Fri, 3pm-7pm, Sat-Sun, 1pm-6pm, Gallery Benten 17, G/F, 17 Wa In Fong East, Central. Inquiries: 2559 0054. Ends Jul 20
Orchestration II
Photographer Simon Go  and caricaturist Stella So  capture the working class of Hong Kong. Tue-Sun, 1pm-8pm, Shanghai St Artspace, G/F, 404 Shanghai St, Yau Ma Tei. Inquiries: 2770 2157. Ends Jul 20
HK Early Photography
Historical photographs of Hong Kong from 1858 to 1928.  Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6pm, Wattis Gallery,  2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central.  Inquiries: 2524 5302. Ends Jul 26
Metamorphosis
Zhang Hua's  creased sculptures investigate concepts of anxiety and distortion. Tue-Fri, 10.30am-7.30pm,  Sat, 2pm-6pm, Edge Gallery, G/F, 60c Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay.  Inquiries: 2887 0313. Ends Jul 31
History Will Repeat Itself
Re-enactments of Asian historical events through 15 artists' media works that explore how collective memory is constructed by the media.  Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe-Institut, 14/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; daily, 10am-8pm, closed Thu, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd,  Sai Wan Ho; and  Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm, Videotage, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2802 0088. Ends Jul 27
All the Lonely People
An exhibition featuring photographs taken in Hong Kong and London by Alexandra Kuok Leese. The Foyer (outside Summer Palace), Level 5, Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Rd, Central. Jul 9-13. Proceeds from sale of photos donated to earthquake relief work in Sichuan. Ends Jul 13
Performing ArtsTo Love Somebody (rerun)
The Nonsensemakers presents Szeto Wai-kin's  drama set in the Song dynasty, about the intricate relationships between two men and three women. Directed by Henry Fong. Stars Rensen Chan Man-kong  and Jo Ngai Yee-shan.  In Cantonese.  Today, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$190, HK$260, HK$150 (concessions) Urbtix. Inquiries: 9735 0233
Rat. Revenge. Sword
On and On Theatre Workshop presents Poon Wai-sum's  farce based on a short novel written by Lu Xun,  about traditional Chinese swordsmanship and revenge. Directed by Chan Ping-chiu.  Stars Lee Chun-chow.   In Cantonese.  Today-Tue, 8pm, On and On Theatre, Unit 9, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, HK$140, HK$110 (concessions). Inquiries: 2503 1630
Man of La Tiger
Pip Theatre presents Jim Chim Sui-man's  Olympic-themed show,  where he mimics politicians and celebrities. In Cantonese.  Today, 2.30pm and 7.30pm,  Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd,  Sha Tin, HK$180-HK$420 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2511 0139
Punchline HK
British comedians Gavin Webster,  Dave Williams  and Alun Cochrane  perform.  Thu-Sat, 9pm, The Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$320. Inquiries: 2827 7777
International Arts Carnival
Fifteen performing groups from Romania, US, Spain, France, Canada, Japan, Germany, Britain and the Czech Republic along with 28 local groups perform theatre, music, dance, drama, juggling and puppetry.  Fri-Aug 17, various times and locations, HK$40-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Romain Guyot
The clarinettist performs Rossini,  Kovacs, Donizetti  and more, accompanied by pianist Warren Lee.   Sat, 7.30pm,  HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$60 HKTicketing. Inquiries: 2737 7651
Cantonese Music Concert
Musicians Buk Chan-wing,  Yu Qiwei,  Tong Hoi-suen  and Man Oi-duen perform Going out to Sea, Monkey Show, and The Toll of the Temple Bell, in wu jiatou ensemble style with the Yin Ngai Opera and Musical Troupe of Hong Kong.  Sat, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK$160, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Piano Recital
Mary Wu  performs Schumann, Beethoven, Ravel and more. Jul 13, 8pm, Concert Hall, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9042 4090
A Capella In Town
Popphone Singers  (Taiwan), Harvard's Din & Tonics  (US), the HK Melody Makers  (HK), and vocaldente  (Germany) perform. Jul 18, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$160, HK$195; Jul 19, 8pm, Auditorium,  HK Federation of Youth Groups Building, 21 Pak Fuk Rd, North Point, HK$68-HK$195; Jul 20, 8pm, Piazza C,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2395 5753
The Royal Ballet
The Royal Ballet company presents Sylvia (Jul 17-18) and Manon (Jul 19-20), accompanied by the HK Sinfonietta. Jul 17-20, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$880 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
The Legend of Mulan
The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and the Chung Ying Theatre Company presents an interpretation of Mulan, not as a warrior, but as a table-tennis player. In Cantonese. Jul 18-19, 8pm, Jul 20, 3pm, Concert Hall, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
The Magic Jungle
A monkey leads two children to the Magic Jungle, where every animal can play a musical instrument. Part of the International Arts Carnival. In English.  Jul 19, 7.30pm, Concert Hall, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$180, Jul 20, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium, 72 Tai Ho Rd,  Tsuen Wan, HK$90-HK$160 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2370 1044
Murder Mystery HK
Interactive theatre with a fine four-course dinner thrown in.  Sat, Regal HK Hotel, 88 Yee Wo St, Causeway Bay; Jul 25, InterContinental Grand Stanford,  70 Mody Rd, TST; Jul 26, One Bar, Level 3 The Rotunda, One Exchange Square,  8 Connaught Place, Central, 7.30pm. HK$798-HK$1,388. Inquiries: 2407 9090 or www.murdermystery.hk
The Seas of Organillo
Stephen Mottram's  Animata (UK) presents a production using puppets, automata, illusion and music by Argentine composer Sebastian Castagna to express fertility and reproduction.  Jul 25-26, 8pm, Theatre, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$180 Urbtix, Jul 27, 8pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 2/F Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Building, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Mind as a Skilful Painter
Experimental theatre company Zuni Icosahedron  uses multimedia and staging elements to interpret the Dharma teachings of Buddha. In Cantonese with English subtitles. Jul 25-26, Jul 31-Aug 1, Aug 2, 8pm, Jul 27, Aug 2-3, 3pm, Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$280, HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2566 9696
Extra-curricular
Young Rebels in Contemporary Chinese Cinema
Zhou Xuelin,  senior lecturer at University of Auckland's Department of Film, TV, and Media Studies, discusses representations of marginalised youth in Chinese films. In English.  Tomorrow, 6.30pm (cocktails), 7pm (presentation), HK Club, Harcourt Suite, 1 Jackson Rd, Central, HK$200. Inquiries: 2103 9508
Media Access to China
Human Rights Watch's Asia Advocacy Director Sophie Richardson  talks about the harassment and exclusion of foreign correspondents in China.   Tomorrow, 12.30 (lunch), 1.10pm (address), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150 (members), HK$180 (guests). Inquiries: 2521 1511
Hope and Fear
Frank Wu,  board member and vice-chair for research at the Committee of 100, explains survey findings regarding  US-China relations and its recommendations. In English.  Thu, 12.15pm (reception), 12.30pm (luncheon), J.W. Marriott Hotel, Queensway and Victoria Suite, Pacific Place,  88 Queensway, Admiralty, HK$490. Inquiries: 2103 9508
Drawn from the Economist
Political cartoonist Kevin Kallaugher  speaks about commenting on international affairs through art and satire. In English. Jul 14, 12.30pm (lunch), 1.10pm (address), Foreign Corespondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180. Inquiries: 2521 1511
SoundBase Festival
Competition organised by the Tom Lee Music Foundation to showcase acoustic bands. Jul 19 (preliminary rounds), Tom Lee Academy Hall, Level 12, MegaBox, 38 Wan Chui Rd, Kowloon Bay, Aug 14 (final), 7.30pm, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Rd, Hung Hom, registration free. Inquiries: 2737 7603. Registration period ends Jul 6.
Cinema
Waterboys
The all-male synchronised swimming team at Tadano High School struggles to win the Summer Festival after the coach goes on maternity leave. Shinobu Yaguchi  directs.  Today, 12.30pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$45.  Inquiries: 2388 0002
Master of Provocation:  Michael Haneke Broadway Cinematheque presents 15 examples of the director's film and TV, work - including the following two features -  exploring themes of victimisation and violence.  Today-Jul 20, various times, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$60; Palace IFC, IFC Mall, Central, HK$75. Inquiries: 2388 0002
The Piano Teacher
A young student (Benoit Magimel)  seduces his harsh piano teacher  (Isabelle Huppert),  revealing her repressed sexual and sadomasochistic tendencies. In French with English and Chinese subtitles.  Today, 7.30pm, Broadway Cinematheque; Jul 14, 7.30, Palace IFC.
Lemmings, Part 1
Haneke centres on high school students during the 1950s and the sexual repression, moral restrictions and the familial distance they face. In German with English subtitles.  Today, 2pm, Jul 18, 7.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque.
Film Panorama to Commemorate the 110th Birth Anniversary of Zhou Enlai
South China Film Industry Workers' Union presents six features and documentaries focused on the first premier of the People's Republic of China, including the following two.  Ends today, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$40 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2527 7284
Qing Gui Zhou Enlai
Ruan Liuhong's  documentary about Zhou's  life, featuring interviews with his former assistants, guards  and relatives. In Putonghua with Chinese subtitles.   Today, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive.
The First of August
Song Yeming  and Dong Yachun  direct this drama about the Nanchang Uprising in 1927,  where Zhou Enlai and other communist leaders formed an army to fight  the Nationalist Party. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles.  Today, 5.30pm, HK Film Archive.
Care for Our Community
HK Film Archive selects 16 films that explore Hong Kong's culture and social development, including the following two features.  Today-Jul 19, various times,  HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd,  Sai Wan Ho, free. Inquiries: 2739 2139
Man on the Brink
An undercover agent and his police friend struggle to maintain their integrity against corrupting influences. Alex Chung  directs. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles.  Sat, 7pm.
Ah Ying
A girl who works at a fish stall befriends a drama teacher who has returned from the US when she enrols in a part-time film course. In Cantonese. Jul 13, 7pm.
Macau
Macau Galaxy Entertainment FIVB World Grand Prix
Volleyball teams from Brazil, China, the Dominican Republic and Japan compete.  Today, Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion,  150 patacas (for two matches).  Inquiries: (853) 2823 6363
Macau Band Festival 2008
Gala concert with the HK Festival Wind Orchestra, Taiwan Shih Chien University Wind Ensemble  and Japanese soloist Shoichiro Hokazono. Today, 8pm,  Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai,  10 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2855 2907
Creative Concept
Movie director, producer, screenwriter and editor Mathew Tang discusses creative concepts and the movie production process. Part of Local Docu Power '08.  Fri, 7.30pm-8.30pm, 2/F Rehearsal Room, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 40 patacas. In Cantonese. Inquiries: (853) 2870 0699
Little Donkey
Amsterdam's Theatre Terra presents a Bunraku-style puppet musical based on the popular Dutch series by Rindert Kromhout.   Fri-Jul 13, 8pm, in Cantonese, Jul 13, 3pm, in English. Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 140 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2870 0699
Romantique Francaise
Chamber Music Series presents the Macau Orchestra performing Ravel, Honegger, Poulenc and Gounod. Sat, 8pm, D. Pedro V Theatre, St Augustine's Square, 30 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 3996 699
What is a Documentary?
Jimmy Choi, film and documentary specialist, discusses the making of a documentary. Part of Local Docu Power '08. In Cantonese.  Sat, 2pm-6pm, Conference Room, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 40 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2870 0699
The Storyteller
Portuguese artist Jose Drummond exhibits his videos and paintings. Daily, 2pm-7pm, closed on Sundays, Creative Macau, Av. Xian Xing Hai, free. Inquiries: (853) 2875 3282. Ends Jul 19
2008 Macau Annual  Art Exhibition
Local artists display 100 works of traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy, photography among other works of different media. Daily, 10am-7pm, Tap Seac Gallery, Av. Cons. Ferreira de Almeida 95, free. Inquiries: (853) 2833 5140. Ends Aug 24
BeijingConcert Fidelio
China National Symphony Orchestra play Beethoven's two-act opera.  Today, 7.30pm, Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Bei Xinhua St, Liubukou, Xicheng District,  50-680 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Aida
Cairo Opera House presents Verdi's tragedy, in which an Ethiopian princess is bought into slavery in Egypt, and torn between her family and an Egyptian general she loves.  Thu-Jul 13, 7.30pm, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Great Hall of the People, Tiananmen Square, 180-880 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Shanghai
Hairspray
Jack O'Brien  directs this musical comedy based on John Waters'  film, about a chubby girl who is determined to win a TV dance competition in 1960s Baltimore.  Today-Jul 20, various times, Shanghai Grand Theatre, Renmin Rd, 150-1,000 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Era - Intersection of Time
A multi-media show that combines traditional Chinese acrobatics with modern technology.  Today-Jul 31,  various times, Shanghai Circus World, 2266 Gonghexin Rd, 80-580 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Taipei
A Brave Man
A play exploring the different stages of men's emotions. Jul 6, 2.45pm, Experimental Theatre, 21-1, Zhongshan S. Rd, NT$400, Inquiries: (886 2) 2341 9898
A Tribute to Contemporary  Choral Music
Taipei Chamber Singers presents a repertoire of international songs. Jul 8, 7.30pm, Chungshan Hall,  98 Yangping S Rd, NT$300-NT$500. Inquiries: (886 2) 3393 9888
April Rain
A musical about the songwriter Deng Yu-hsian. In Hakka, Taiwanese, Chinese and Japanese. Jul 6, 2.30pm, National Theatre, 21-1 Zhongshan S. Rd, N$500-N$3,000, Inquiries: (886 2) 3393 9888
Millet and His Time Nineteenth century masterpieces from the Musee d' Orsay including Jean Millet's The Gleaners and The Angelus. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm, 49 Nan-Hai Rd, NT$250. Inquiries: (886 2) 2381 0270
SingaporeIn The Memory of Tang Pik Wan
A play by award-winning playwright Raymond To  about the Hong Kong performer who died in 1991. Stars TVB actress Li Feng. In Cantonese with  English subtitles. Thu, 8pm, Sat, 2.30pm and 8pm, Drama Centre Theatre, The National Library, 100 Victoria St,S$28-$48. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com
Magicbox
Illusionists Lawrence  and Priscilla Khong  mix magic with a story of love and family values. Sat, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre,  1 Esplanade Drive, S$38-$128.  Inquiries: www.sistic.com
Welcome to my World
Taiwan-based singer-songwriter Gary Chaw  performs a selection of his hits. Sat, 8pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium,  2 Stadium Walk, S$78-$168. Inquiries: www.sistic.com
Alain Fleischer: Time Exposures
An exhibition of more than 60 photographs by one of France's leading photographers, exploring the notions of time and movement. Daily, 10am-7pm, Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd, $8. Inquiries: (65) 6332 3222.  Ends Aug 3
Bangkok
100 x France Traces the history of French photography from the 19th century, including works by Marcel Duchamp  and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Today-Tue, 10am-7pm, closed Wed, 4/F Queen's Gallery, 101 Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd, Borwonniwet, Phra Nakhon, 20 baht. Inquiries: www.lafete-bangkok.com. Ends Tue
We Will Rock You
A musical by Queen and Ben Elton, with 26 hits from the rock band.  Sat-Jul 27, 7.30pm (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm), Muangthai Ratchadalai Theatre,  4/F Esplanade Shopping Centre, Ratchadapisek Rd, 1,000-4,000 baht. Inquiries: www.thaiticketmajor.com
TokyoParis et les Parisiens
About 150 paintings, sculptures, prints and photos created from 1830-1930 France, including works by Monet, Cezanne, Rodin and more.  Today, 9am-5pm, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, 1.400 yen. Inquiries: www.tobikan.jp. Ends today
Shonen Knife
The Japanese pop-punk girl band perform.  Thu, 7pm, Shinjuku Loft,  1-12-9, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, 3,000 yen. Inquiries: www.smash-jpn.com



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