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Janice Leung

Exhibitions
The Art of CUHK
Graduation show of Chinese University's Fine Arts Department. Also features works by its alumni and an exchange project with art students from the University of Virginia.  Today-tomorrow, 10am-5pm, various locations, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 6025 8477 or www.theartofcuhk.com.  Ends tomorrow
Hong Kong Sculpture Biennial
Reflections on the Sichuan earthquake through sculptures by more than 60 Hong Kong and Guangzhou artists such as Leung Kui-ting,  Wong Tin-yan  and Ha Bik-chuen. Proceeds from sale of works go to Home Affairs Department's Sichuan emergency relief.  Today-tomorrow, noon-8pm, Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2104 3322. Ends tomorrow
Digit@logue
Artists from Hong Kong, Taiwan and the mainland, 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
The Vollard Suite
Comprises 100 intaglio prints on diverse themes  by Picasso. Mon-Sat, 9.30am- 6pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, 94 Bonham St, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Jul 20
Palimpsest
Photographer Nick Gleitzman's   abstract images of Hong Kong and Shenzhen processed by digital printing technology. Opens  today. Daily, 10am-8pm, The Rotunda, One Exchange Square,  8 Connaught Rd, Central. Inquiries: 3118 7381. Ends Jul 20
Current
Graduation show of HK Baptist University's Academy of Visual Arts. Daily, 10am-6pm, Kai Tak Campus,  HK Baptist University, 51 Kwun Tong Rd, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: 2353 5170.  Ends Jul 20
Orchestration II
Photographer Simon Go and caricaturist Stella So capture the working-class sights of Hong Kong. Tue-Sun, 1pm-8pm, Shanghai St Artspace, G/F, 404 Shanghai St, Yau Ma Tei. Inquiries: 2770 2157.  Ends Jul 20
Bond, Agent Bond
Singaporean artists Zack Razak  (aka Lilpinkdevil),  Desmond Teo and Francis Poon  explore themes of mobility and sociability in their interactive installations. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm,  1a space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Ends Jul 27
Beware of Art
The gallery's last show featuring works that challenge space and reality, by 11 artists including Luke Ching Chin-wai,  Ivy Ma  and Chihoi.  Mon-Sat, 1pm-8pm, Too Art, 2/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2834 0123.  Ends Jul 29
Humanity
Ken Heyman  photographs celebrities and  ordinary people throughout history and around the world, including Picasso, Mother Teresa and Andy Warhol. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sundaram Tagore Gallery, 57-59 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2581 9678. Ends Jul 31
Ink Painting and Beyond
The gallery's first show featuring ink paintings, poster designs and sculptures by Kan Tai-keung.  Daily, noon-3pm, 7pm-10pm, Soho East Art Gallery, Shop 15-16, G/F, Site A, 55 Tai Hong St, Lei King Wan, Sai Wan Ho. Inquiries: 2880 1883. Ends Aug 3
Hong Kong Back Door
Photographer Michael Wolf  captures common objects  taken for granted in Hong Kong. Tue-Sun, 11am-10pm, Lumenvisum, Unit L2-10, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Sham Shui Po. Inquiries: 3177 9159.  Ends Aug 3
Performing Arts
HK International Youth and Children's Choir Festival
HK Treble Choirs' Association presents the event with youth singers from around the world competing and performing from  today-Fri. Featuring a performance by Quinquefoil Multi-Gentilitial Children's Choir  from Inner Mongolia,  today-Thu, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$280 Urbtix; and finalists' night and prize ceremony on  Thu, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2116 3212
Blindman Nanyin
Singer Tong Siu-yin  performs the traditional Chinese music genre with her band.  Today, 8pm, Culture Club  Gallery, 15 Elgin St, SoHo, HK$170.  Inquiries: 2127 7936
The Royal Ballet
The British classical ballet company presents Frederick Ashton's Sylvia  (Thu-Fri) and Kenneth MacMillan's Manon (Sat and Jul 20),  with the HK Sinfonietta. 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$880 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
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 for families and children, including the following five shows.  Today-Aug 17, various times and venues, HK$40-HK$320 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2370 1044
The Gizmo Guys
Allan Jacobs  and Barrett Felker  from the US integrate juggling with mathematics and scientific principles. Shows at 7.30pm.  Thu: Tsuen Wan Town Hall,  72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan;  Fri: Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po;  Sat: Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun; Jul 20: North District Town Hall,  2 Lung Wan St, Sheung Shui. HK$90-HK$140 Urbtix.
The Legend of Mulan
The HK 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.  Fri-Sat, 8pm, Jul 20, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix.
Nada ... Nada
Spanish troupe Aracaladanza  create an underwater world through modern dance, music and puppetry.  Fri-Sat, 7.30pm,  Sat-Jul 20, 3pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$200 Urbtix.
The Magic Jungle
Jean Bunton  and the City Chamber Orchestra of HK create a jungle where every animal can play an instrument. Bill Connor  conducts. In English narrated by Matthew Hale.  Sat, 7.30pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central; Jul 20, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd,  Tsuen Wan, HK$90-HK$180 Urbtix.
Hawaiian Family Festival
Hawaiian singers and musicians Nathan Aweau  and Nohelani Cypriano  perform with hula dancers Jasmine Ornellas  and Heather Hicks and dancers from the Oasis Dance Centre. In Cantonese and English. Shows at 8pm, fairs with Hawaiian dance, music and crafts at 11am and 2.15pm.  Sat: North District Town Hall, 2 Lung Wan St, Sheung Shui; Jul 20: Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po; Jul 26: Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long; Jul 27: Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun. HK$50-HK$120 Urbtix.
A Capella in Town
Popphone Singers  (Taiwan), Harvard's Din & Tonics  (US), the HK Melody Makers  (HK), and vocaldente  (Germany) perform.  Fri, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$160, HK$195;  Sat, 8pm,  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
Space within Shapes Dancer Allen Lam  collaborates with scenographic artist Gabriel Fung  and videographer Franky Lung  in this  dance production that explores the emotional effects produced by architecture. Jul 25-26, 8pm, Jul 27, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Extra-curricular
Stand-up Comedy
English-language open-mic session. Today, 8pm, TakeOut Comedy Club,  B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo, free to perform five to seven minutes, HK$50 to watch. Inquiries: 6220 4436 or jami@takeoutcomedy.com
Making the Olympics Safe Police Commissioner Tang King-shing  speaks about the challenges of policing the event and its impact on Hong Kong.  In English.  Tomorrow, 12.30pm, Foreign Corespondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511
Navin Rawanchaikul
Asia Art Archive event with the Thai artist screening his video and discussing his community projects which involve comics, board games and pop culture.  In English.  Tomorrow, 6.30pm-8pm, Kee Club, 6/F, 32 Wellington St, Central, free, booking required. Inquiries: 2815 1112
What Do You Do When It Rains
Adventurer and writer Peter Schindler  shares stories and photos of his 100-day road trip through China. In English.  Thu, 7pm-8pm (reception, 6.30pm), Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$200, HK$150 (students/full-time student), booking required. Inquiries: 2103 9508
Cinema
Master of Provocation:  Michael Haneke
Broadway Cinematheque presents 15 examples of the Austrian director's work  exploring victimisation and violence, including the following three films.   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.
71 Fragments of a  Chronology of Chance
Reflecting on the banality of human existence, 71 scenes depict unrelated events which intersect on the day a young man kills three people and himself in a bank. In German with English subtitles.  Today, 8pm, Palace IFC.
The Rebellion
The drama follows a soldier  who returns from the first world war and gets treated poorly by the police and the upper class.  In German with English subtitles.   Tomorrow, 7.45pm, Broadway Cinematheque.
The Seventh Continent
A middle-class family living out a monotonous urban routine decide to destroy everything they own. In German with English subtitles. Stars Dieter Berner.   Tomorrow, 9.40pm, Palace IFC.



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