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Janice Leung

Exhibitions

Chen Liangjie

The Chinese artist's paintings scrutinise human life at a distance. Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat until 6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, 202 Henley Building, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Aug 18

Art. Times. Square

Sui Jianguo's sculptures including Legacy Mantle series - Mao Jacket and Dinosaurs - Made in China. Daily, 10am-10pm, Open Piazza and 2/F Atrium, Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2118 8888. Ends Aug 19

Wonderland

Female artists Joe Lui, Clementine Chan and Seeman Ho present oil paintings, small sculptures and a mixed-media installation. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun and public holidays, noon-5pm, Osage SoHo, 45 Caine Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2537 0688. Ends Aug 20

Volver a Chile

Chilean artists Paulina Beyer, Gina Intveen, Carmen Gloria Machuca and Claudia Penrroz display mixed-media paintings that highlight the vibrancy of colour. Daily, 11am-9pm, Gallery by the Harbour, Shop 207, Level 2, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, TST. Inquiries: 2118 6995. Ends Aug 23

Bingyi

The Chinese artist's paintings, woodblock prints and video interact with the gallery's space. Opening reception today, 5pm-8pm. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Sun, 2pm-6pm, Tang Contemporary Art, B/F Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2544 9918. Ends Sept 13

*Bok

Redefinitions of 'book' through a range of media, by Yuk King Tan, Michael Lee Hong Hwee, Huang Xiaopeng, Yuen Cheuk-wa, Jeff Leung Chin-fung and Liu Wai-tong. Bookmaking workshop today, 3pm. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, 1a space, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Sept 21

Otium Ludens Leisure and Play

Features 170 ancient relics of the Roman Empire, including terracotta, marbles, and frescoes. Daily, 10am-6pm (Sat until 8pm), closed Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$20. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Oct 5

Performing Arts

A Mui Live (rerun)

Spring-Time Experimental Theatre presents a story of late canto-pop singer Anita Mui based on her hits. In Cantonese. Stars Alice Lau Ngar-lai. Today, 8.15pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2793 1123

International Arts Carnival

Performing groups from Romania, US, Spain, France, Canada, Japan, Germany, Britain and the Czech Republic along with 28 local groups perform theatre, music, dance, juggling and puppetry for adults and children, including the following three shows. Today-tomorrow, HK$40-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Amoeba Papa

Make Friends with Puppet's show enters a girl's imagination where her father is transformed into an amoeba. In Cantonese. Today-tomorrow, 11am, 3pm, 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$160 Urbtix.

The Magic Nation

Jumbo Kids Theatre's magic show follows a girl's journey into a wooden box to find her father. In Cantonese. Today-tomorrow, 3pm, 7.30pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$120 Urbtix.

Yesterday Once More

Trinity Theatre's drama about a 35-year-old man who loses his memory after a stroke. In Cantonese. Today, 7.30pm, tomorrow, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100 Urbtix.

Sleepless Potatoes

Kearen Pang Sau-wai and Sai Lei Mui's stand-up comedy about two sleepless women. In Cantonese. Today-tomorrow, 3pm, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9032 5272

Stars of Tomorrow

The Jean M. Wong School of Ballet is joined by principal dancers from the Liaoning Ballet (Lu Meng, Jiao Yang and Wang Yun) to perform The Frog Prince, Don Quixote, Le Corsaire and other ballet classics. Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$160-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2886 3392

Excerpts from the Paichangxi Repertoires of Cantonese Opera

Featuring nine pieces of traditional and contemporary Paichangxi. In Cantonese. Stars Sun Kim Long, Man Chin-shui and Yuen Siu-fai. Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; Aug 20-21, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Rd, Hung Hom. HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325

Around the World in 80 Days

ABA Productions' musical based on Jules Verne's novel that charts an English man and his French valet's adventure to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. In English. Today-Aug 31: Wed-Sat, 7.30pm (Wed and Sat also at 2.30pm), Sun, 1pm, 5.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$225-HK$888 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.80daysthemusical.com

Unveiling...

Marsha Yuan performs Broadway hits, jazz standards and Chinese oldies in this cabaret show. Tomorrow, 9pm, Backstage, 1/F, 52-54 Wellington St, Central, HK$180, includes one drink, booking required. Inquiries: 2167 8985

Extra-curricular

Hong Kong International Wine Fair

Two hundred and forty exhibitors from around the world showcase liquor and beverage products, wine accessories and related services. Today, 10am-6.30pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$200. Inquiries: hkwinefair.hktdc.com

Kassia Summer Fling Workshop

Plymouth State University's Professor of Music Dan Perkins lectures on active listening, singing and voicing. In English. Today, 2pm-4pm, Rehearsal Room, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK$100, booking required. Inquiries: [email protected]

Guided Tour

Textile Society of HK event with Chris Hall introducing the Mok Collection of Chinese imperial costumes of the Ming and Qing dynasties. In English. Today, 3pm, Art Museum, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin, free, booking required. Inquiries: [email protected]

Food Expo

Annual gastronomic event with the latest food offerings, cooking demonstrations and games provided by more than 200 exhibitors from around the world. Today-tomorrow, 10am-10pm, Aug 18 until 6pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$25, HK$10 (admissions after 6pm), free for seniors and children under three. Inquiries: hkfoodexpo.com

Cinema

Summer IFF

More than 30 features and two tribute programmes to late directors Ingmar Bergman and Kon Ichikawa; including the following two films. Today-Sept 9, Grand Cinema, 2/F Elements, Kowloon Station, 1 Austin Rd West; UA Langham Place, 8 Argyle St, Mong Kok; Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; HK$36-$60 Urbtix. Inquiries: hkiff.org.hk

Seven Hundred Days of Battle

Renpei Tsukamoto's comedy about a battle between seven teenagers and a policeman who has just arrived from a big city. Stars Hayato Ichihara. In Japanese with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 2pm, Grand Cinema; Aug 22, 7.30pm, UA Langham Place.

Childhoods

Anecdotal stories based on the early years of six filmmakers: Ingmar Bergman, Fritz Lang, Jacques Tati, Jean Renoir, Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles. Directed by Ismael Ferroukhi, Corinne Garfin, Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige, Isild Le Besco, Yann Le Gal and Safy Nebbou. In French with English subtitles. Today, 7.15pm; Sept 5, 9.45pm, Agnes b. Cinema.

Night Scene

Underground 66

Featuring progressive rockers Jaigon, hardcore group Exit on Twelve, rock band the Quasar, and Henry Chung & the HK Blues Allstars. Tonight, 8pm, The Cavern, Shop 1, LG/F Lan Kwai Fong Tower, 33 Wyndham St, Central, HK$100, HK$80 (students). Inquiries: 9486 4648

India's Independence Day

Indian DJ Nyk mixes electro, progressive and drum 'n' bass with support from DJs VJ, Hiro and Tee. Tonight, 11pm, Cliq, 2/F On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, HK$200 (advance), HK$250 (door). Inquiries: 2686 3111

Hardsoul

The Amsterdam-based house duo spin. Tonight, 11.30pm, Dragon-i, UG/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$300. Inquiries: 3110 1222

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