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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: info@katterwall.com
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: lisbet@ust.hk
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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