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Exhibitions
Chen Liangjie
The Chinese artist's paintings scrutinise human life at a distance.  Tomorrow, 10am-6.30pm,  Hanart TZ Gallery,  202 Henley Building, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019.  Ends tomorrow
Art. Times. Square Sui Jianguo's  sculptures including  Legacy Mantle series and Dinosaurs - Made in China.  Today-Tue, 10am-10pm, Open Piazza and 2/F Atrium, Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay.  Inquiries: 2118 8888. Ends Tue
Wonderland
Female artists Joe Lui, Clementine Chan  and Seeman Ho  present oil paintings, small sculptures and a mixed-media installation. Today, noon-5pm, tomorrow-Wed, 10.30am-7.30pm,   Osage SoHo, 45 Caine Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2537 0688. Ends Wed
Zhou Yilun
Paintings, drawings and collages by the Chinese artist symbolising human desires through wildlife survival instincts.   Tomorrow-Sat, 10.30am-7pm,  or by appointment, Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St, Central.  Inquiries: 2122 9657. Ends Sat
Running Water Mountain High
Water Poon's minimalist  landscape paintings.  Tomorrow-Sat, 11.30am-7.30pm, Art Beatus Gallery,  G/F, 35-39 Graham St, Central.  Inquiries: 2522 1138. Ends Sat
Art to Heart
Works by Chu Hing-wah  and  mentally ill patients from the Castle Peak Hospital. Daily, 9am-9pm, IRM Gallery, UG/F Island Resort Mall, 28 Siu Sai Wan Rd, Chai Wan. Inquiries: 2132 8607. Ends Aug 25
Here Come the Heavenly Horses
Collection of Chinese antique horses and related accessories. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, 1pm-6.30pm, Oi Ling Antiques,  52 Hollywood Rd, Central.  Inquiries: 2815 9422. Ends Aug 26
Hong Kong. Arts. Centre
Seventeen artists present works to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Arts Centre, including Wucius Wong,  Gaylord Chan,  Stella So Man-yee  and  Kurt Chan Yuk-keung.  Daily, 8am-11pm, Pao Galleries and various locations in the HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0200. Ends Aug 29
Sense of a Place
Sala Wong's  interactive work defines  the notion of 'a place'. Daily, 10am-9pm, closed Tue, HK Visual Arts Centre,  7a Kennedy Rd, Central.  Inquiries: 2521 3008. Ends Aug 31
Queen's Pier in Restaurant
Photographers including Birdy Chu,  Bendick Leung  and Stanley Ng  display images of Queen's Pier in a 'cha chaan teng' restaurant. Daily, 7am-5pm,  Ho Wan Cafe, 28 Gage St, Central.  Inquiries: 9183 4799. Ends Aug 31
Under The Bird's Nest
Seven Hong Kong artists reflect on  their experiences while visiting Beijing, including Chow Chun-fai,  Lam Tung-pang  and Kwok Mang-ho  (Frog King). Thu-Mon, 2pm-7.30pm, C & G Artpartment, 3/F, 222 Sai Yeung Choi St South, Prince Edward. Inquiries: 2390 9332. Ends Sept 21
Otium Ludens Leisure and Play
Features 170 ancient relics of the Roman Empire, including terracotta, marbles, frescoes and stuccoed decorations. 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
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, various times and venues, 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, 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, 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, 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, 3pm,  8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen  Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$200 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 9032 5272
Silvermine Bay Music Festival
Ten rock bands perform, including El Destroyo,  Beebob,  ToNick,  Comanchees, Summer Junkiez  and YC.   Today, 3pm till late, Silvermine Bay Beach, Mui Wo, Lantau, free. Inquiries: 6300 7250
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, 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$160-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2886 3392
Unveiling...
Marsha Yuan  performs Broadway hits, jazz standards and Chinese oldies in this cabaret show. Supported by guitarist Lawrence Ku,  bassist Peter Scherr  and drummer Nicholas McBride.   Today, 9pm, Backstage, 1/F, 52-54 Wellington St, Central, HK$180, includes one drink, booking required. Inquiries: 2167 8985
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. Shows at 7.30pm.  Today, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan;  Wed-Thu, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Rd, Hung Hom. HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325
I Like to Teach the World to Sing
Teresa Carpio  appears with her students in a musical based on her experience as a vocal teacher.  Tue, 8pm, Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9046 7334
The Sleeping Beauty
Christine Liao School of Ballet  presents the fairy tale choreographed for children.  Wed, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2736 6666
The Kooks Live
The UK indie rock band perform.  Thu, 8pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$380-HK$580 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2989 9239
Wizard of Oz
HK Chorus Society Limited presents the Broadway musical, with support from the New Philharmonic of HK. Directed by Jacob Yu. In English with Chinese surtitles.  Thu-Aug 24, 7.30pm  (Sat-Aug 24 also at 2.30pm), Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$240-HK$420 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2411 6203
Resonances of Shanghai
Wang Fujian  conducts Shanghai Chinese Orchestra in Chinese orchestral pieces such as Moonlight on the Spring River, Hua Mulan and the new version of Shanghai by Night.  Fri, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central;  Sat, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd,  Tsuen Wan, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
An Epilogue? The Life and  Times of Foo Lo-bing
Asian People's Theatre Festival Society stages the show, portraying events of the 1970s-80s from the perspective of an ordinary Hongkonger. Lee Chun-chow  directs and stars. In Cantonese.   Fri-Sat, 8pm, Shouson Theatre,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$110, HK$150 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 9320 4938
Hong Kong Spring
HK Dance Company presents Daniel Yeung Chun-kong's  experimental choreography that depicts a hundred years of Hong Kong history. Stars Yang Yuntao.   Fri, 7.30pm,  Sat-Aug 24, 3pm, 7.30pm, 8/F Platform, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building,  345 Queen's Rd Central, HK$60 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 3103 1806
Extra-curricular
Summer Reading Sessions
Folklore, fairy tale and adventure story readings for children aged 5-8. In English.   Today, 3pm-4pm, HK Book Centre, Shop 211, Cityplaza, Taikoo Shing, free. Inquiries: 2376 2062
Get Lit
Writers Xu Xi,  Justin Hill  and Viki Holmes  read from their latest novels and chat with the audience.  Today, 4pm-6pm, Post 97, 9 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, HK$50. Inquiries: 2186 1817
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, 10am-10pm, tomorrow 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
The Good, the Bad and  the Ugly of Macau
Publisher of Macau Business Paulo A. Azevedo  talks on the current situation in Macau and the differences between the colonial and  SAR governments. In English.  Tomorrow, 12.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511
Argentine Tango Party
A chance to learn tango dance and enjoy tango music.  Tomorrow, 9pm, Xperience, G/F, 33 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 9472 3007
Cinema
Summer IFF
More than 30 features and two tribute programmes to late directors Ingmar Bergman  and Kon Ichikawa;  including the following four films.  Today-Sept 9, The 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 Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; HK Space Museum,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$36-$60 Urbtix. Inquiries:  hkiff.org.hk
Water Lilies
Three 15-year-old girls explore their sexuality in a synchronised swimming team in Paris. Stars Pauline Acquart   and Adele Haenel. Directed by Celine Sciamma.  In French with English subtitles.  Today, 2pm, Grand Cinema; Sept 2, 7.30pm, UA Langham Place.
Chaotic Ana
Julio Medem's  drama follows a painter (Manuela Velles)  to Madrid where she experiences love, sex and her past lives. Also stars Charlotte Rampling and Asier Newman.  In Spanish with English subtitles.  Today, 4pm, Grand Cinema;  Aug 26, 7.30pm, UA Langham Place.
Shame
Ingmar Bergman's 1968 feature follows the relationship between a musician couple during a civil war. Stars Liv Ullmann and Max von Sydow.  In Swedish with English subtitles.  Today, 7.15pm, Agnes b. Cinema; Aug 29, 9.30pm,  HK Space Museum.
The Magician
Set in 1840s Stockholm, Ingmar Bergman's drama follows a travelling magician (Max von Sydow) whose supernatural power is put to test.   In Swedish with English subtitles.   Today, 9.15pm, Agnes b. Cinema;  Aug 29, 7.30pm, HK Space Museum.
Macau
Southeast Asian Food Festival
Food and performances from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar.  Today, 4pm-10pm, Rotunda Carlos da Maia, free. Inquiries: (853) 2833 3614
The Sound of Music
Macau Cultural Centre, Troika Entertainment and Broadway Asia Entertainment present the musical.   Today, Tue-Thu, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Av Xian Xing Hai, 100-480 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2870 0699
Summer Fantasy Evening Musical
Local singers are joined by Fung Man-lok,  winner of Hong Kong's game show Minutes to Fame.  Sat, 5pm, Amphitheatre of Avenida da Praia, Zone of Carmo, Taipa Island, free. Inquiries: (853) 8988 4127
Winds of Cool
Sixteen local artists display paintings, installations and multi-media works.  Tue-Sun, noon-8pm, St Paul's Fine Arts, 3, 5 & 7 Travessa de S. Paulo, free. Inquiries: www.stpaulscorner.com/fineart or (853) 2842 2842. Ends Aug 30
Beijing
A Night for Piano in China
A gala with 10 international pianists including Lang Lang,  Philippe Entremont,  Cyprien Katsaris  and Chen Sha.   Tue,  7pm, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Great Hall of the People,  Tiananmen Square, 600-2,800 yuan.  Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Terracotta Warriors
The show combines music, martial arts and acrobatics to tell the story of Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China.  In Putonghua with English subtitles.   Tue-Sat, 7.30pm, Beijing Exhibition Theatre, 135 Xizhimen Wai St,  Xicheng District, 150-850 yuan.  Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Shanghai
Helsinki Philharmonic
The Finnish orchestra play works by Sibelius and Ravel.  Thu, 7.15pm,  Shanghai Oriental Art Centre, 425 Dingxiang Rd, Pudong, 100-680 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.com
Taipei
The Box
Taiyuan Puppet Theatre Company and Compagnie des Zonzons  present this romantic puppetry with the stage transformed into a two-storey box.  Today, 2.30pm, Zhongshan Hall, 98 Yangping South Rd, NT$400-1,200. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw
Lion King
The musical version of the Disney film makes its debut in Taiwan.  Today  and Sat, 2.30pm, 7.30pm,   Tue-Fri, 7.30pm, Aug 24,  11am, 4pm, Taipei Arena, 10 Nangking East Rd, NT$2,800-6,600.  Inquiries: www.lionkingtaiwan.com.tw
Kenny Garrett Quartet
The American jazz saxophonist and flautist performs with his band.  Sat, 7.30pm, National Concert Hall,  21-1 Zhongshan South Rd, NT$600-3,000. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw
You to Be
Chen Song-jei's  mixed-media works use glass and mirrors to trigger feelings of fear, curiosity, love and disgust. Daily, 10am-6pm, Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, 39 Chang An E Rd, NT$50. Inquiries: (88 62) 2552 3720. Ends Aug 24
Singapore
Apocalypse: Live!
A futuristic tongue-in-cheek play about a Singapore without the current ruling party.  Wed-Aug 24, 8pm ( Sat-Aug 24 also at 3pm), Drama Centre Theatre, National Library, 100 Victoria St, S$35-$50. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555
Own Time, Own Target
Three comic plays  about the National Service in Singapore.  Wed-Aug 24, 8pm (Sat-Aug 24 also at 3pm), Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$30. Inquiries: www.sistic.com
Yefim Bronfman
The pianist performs Brahms' Concerto No 2; while the Singapore Symphony Orchestra play  Rouse's Trombone Concerto.  Sat, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$15-$80. Inquiries: www.sistic.com
Bangkok
Green Concert
Seven Thai female singers perform, including Maleewan Jemina  and Sunita Leetikul. Sat-Aug 24, 7pm, Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon Shopping Centre, Patumwan, 1,000-2,500 baht.  Inquiries: www.thaiticketmajor.com
Tokyo
Metamorphose 08
Outdoor electronic music festival with  acts including Tong Allen, Matthew Dear and DJ Krush. Sat, 6pm, Jitensha No Kuni Cycle Sports Centre, Izu, Shizuoka,  10,500 yen (advance), 12,000 yen (door). Inquiries: www.metamo.info



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