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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions 
Asian Contemporary 
Paintings by 11 artists from the mainland, Hong Kong, South Korea, Myanmar and Vietnam including Wang Xi, Kim Tae-huk, Mg Mg Hla Myint and Cheri Yeung Hiu-lam. Opens today. Today-Sat, 9am-8pm, The Rotunda, Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central. Inquiries: 2522 0405. Ends Sat  
Cutting Edge 
Works by South Korean artists including Byun Kyung-soo, Jang Seung-hyo and Son Dong-hyun. Mon-Fri, 10am-5.30pm, Seoul Auction, 1808, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2537 1880. Ends Aug 14  
Chen Yifei Solo Exhibition
Ten paintings by the late Chinese film director, fine artist and fashion designer (1946-2005) from the collections of London's Marlborough Fine Art gallery.  Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, BaoQu Tang Gallery of Art, G/F Heng Ngai Jewellery Centre, 4 Hok Yuen St East, Hung Hom. Inquiries: 2723 1928. Ends Aug 15 
When i draw, i think of...
Drawings by six local artists born in the 1980s: Furze Chan,  Casper Chan, Kong Chun-hei, Sarah Lai, Pongyu Wai and  Cam Wong. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Gallery Exit, G/F, 1 Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2541 1299. Ends Aug 22  
Two Sides of the Same Coin
Black-and-white photographs by Wu Jialin and colour photographs by his wife Wu Yuehua that contrast with and complement each other's work. Mon, Wed-Sun, Lumenvisum, L2-10, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei. Inquiries: 3177 9159.  Ends Aug 30  
Spirit and Form
Calligraphic paintings by Katherine Xiao Kejia. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Galerie du Monde, 108 Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Ends Aug 31   
The Perseverant Spirit: The Art of Lee Yue-hong 
Forty paintings of natural landscapes, birds and flowers by a student of master artist Chao Shao-an showcase the artistic inheritance and innovations of the Lingnan School. Daily, 10am-6pm, (Sun until 7pm), closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188.  Ends Sept 14    
Performing Arts
Boxy George
Denmark's Teater Refleksion's  puppet show about a man named George who is forced to think outside the box after encountering a lot of boxes with legs.  An International Arts Carnival programme. Today-Fri, 5pm, also  tomorrow-Fri, 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Butterflies
Songlei Media and JV Entertainment Productions  present the musical about a group of cursed part-butterfly, part-human beings who long to become completely human. In Putonghua.   Today-tomorrow, 7.45pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3154 9872
Placebo Live in Hong Kong 
The British rock trio perform. Local group Mr open the show. Today, 8pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$480, HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2989 9239
Classical Music Concert
Pianist Wendy Lin,  violinist Moses Chan   and cellist Wong Tsz-to  play works by Halvorsen,  Beethoven, Chopin and Arensky. Tomorrow, 8pm, Ngau  Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water  Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$100 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2342 8158
The Percussion World of Ronald Chin
The local percussionist and the HK Drum Ensemble perform works including An Zhishun's The Quarrelling Ducks, Tan Dun  and Li Zhenghui's A Poem on the Drum and Li Minxiong's Targeting for a Bumper  Harvest. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2921 2840 
Rope of Love
Pak Li'aison's drama about a man tortured by his involvement with three other men: a secret lover, an attractive roommate and a spoiled boyfriend. In Cantonese. Wed-Sat, 7.30pm, also Sat, 2.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150, HK$120 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Debra Wong 
The pianist plays works by Bach (transcribed by Busoni), Chopin, Piazzola and Liszt. Wed, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$60, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9541 9027
SMS 2009 - High School Musical 2
The HK Academy for Performing Arts' EXCEL 2009 Summer Musical School perform the Disney musical about what high school basketball star Troy, his brainy girlfriend Gabriella and the conniving Sharpay get up to one  summer. In English. Fri-Aug 9, 3pm,  8pm, HK Academy for Performing  Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai,  HK$180-HK$300 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2584 8761 or 2584 8721
B-Boyz & Ballerina
South Korea's Gorilla Crew's dance theatre  about a ballerina who falls in love with a break-dancer. An International Arts Carnival programme. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, also Sat, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Coming Home
Olivia Yan Wing-pui directs PIP Theatre's production of her and Chan Wai's dramatic exploration about the true meaning of home through a work depicting the love-hate relationships  in every family. In Cantonese. Fri-Aug 9, 7.30pm, also Sat, 2.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, HK$195, HK$295 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2511 0139
Pagagnini
Violinist Ara Malikian leads a string quartet  in performing music and physical comedy. An International Arts Carnival programme. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, also Sat, 3pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$100-HK$200; and Aug 9, 3pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$90-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Teen Wave
Freddy Wong writes and directs the Class 7A Drama Group in a show incorporating drama, dance and physical movements along with video and installation about a Tin Shui Wai teenager who is motivated to get out of his comfort zone and go to the seaside where he listens to his heart. An International Arts Carnival programme. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Aug 9, 3.30pm, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 135 Junction Rd, Kowloon, HK$80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Chemistry
Liu Dian, Eagle Ho, Maureen Law, Lian Guodong, Shi Jingxin  and Jiang Fan perform in a production combining modern dance and Tibetan culture. In Putonghua, Cantonese, English and Tibetan. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150, HK$120 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251 
Core Side Out
Off the Ground presents contemporary dance pieces choreographed by Flora Hon and Kelvin Lam. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6038 2881
Graeme Tyler
The Australian pianist plays works by Schubert, Beethoven, Schumann, Liszt, Brahms, Chopin and Ginastera. Fri, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2194 3889
Les Choristes in Concert
Nicolas Porte conducts Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Marc (Little Singers of Saint Marc) in songs such as the Le Tour Du Monde en Quartre-Vingt Jours (Around the World in 80 Days) operetta and from the Les Choristes film. Leon Tong Shiu-wai conducts the HK Treble Choir and a choir comprising 30 local school choirs. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Aug 9, 2.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$130-HK$630 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2381 9262 
Little Dragon 
The Swedish electro-pop combo of vocalist Yukimi Nagano,  drummer Erik Bodin,  bassist Fredrik Wallin and keyboardist Hakan Wirenstrand perform. Fri,8.30pm, Grappa's Cellar,Jardine House,1 Connaught Place, Central, HK$260 (advance), HK$300 (door), booking recommended. Inquiries: 2521 2322  
Caveman
Spring-Time Stage Productions' version of Rob Becker's Defending the Caveman, a comedy about the misunderstandings between men and women. In Cantonese with English subtitles. Sat-Aug 9, 8.15pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$120-HK$195 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2793 1123
Extra-curricular
11th Ani-Com and Games HK
Carnival of animation, comics and games featuring the sale of animation, toys  and limited-edition collectibles, performances and related activities. Today, 10am-9pm, tomorrow, 10am-8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$25 (on site or from designated 7-Eleven and Circle K stores). Inquiries: 2344 0415 
Writers' Forum
Authors P.K. Leung  and Justin Hill discuss literature and the different ways they write about China. In English, Cantonese and Putonghua. Today, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Global Lounge, Swire Building, University of HK, Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam, free, registration required. Inquiries: 2219 4291 
Milonga Lunes
SC Lee is the DJ at a tango evening  that includes: tango lessons from Kam Ping, with assistance from  Ken, 8.30pm-9.30pm; and a milonga, 9.30pm-12.30am. Today, 8.30pm-12.30am, Xperience, G/F, 33 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, HK$80, includes one drink. Inquiries: 9472 3007 
Cinema 
InDPanda International  Short Film Festival
InD Blue presents independent short films from around the world, including the following film programme. Until  Aug 19. Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$55. Inquiries: www.cinema.com.hk or 2572 7202
Best Shorts of Cannes 2009
Programme of five short films from Argentina, Denmark, Israel, South  Korea and the mainland including: Anthem,  Elad Keidan's  film about a middle-aged bachelor whose day takes a surprising turn when he  sets out to buy milk; and The Sylpphid,  Dorte Bengtson's  animated family  fable in which dreams are shattered because everyone must conform to social norms. In Spanish, Danish,  Hebrew, Korean and Putonghua with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, Broadway Cinematheque



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