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