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Exhibitions
Layered Beauty: The Baoyizhai Collection of Chinese Lacquer
Late diplomat Hu Shih-chang's lacquer collection featuring lacquer wares from the Warring States period to the late Qing dynasty. Today, 10am-5pm, Art Museum, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7416. Ends today  
From Common to Uncommon:  The Legend of Ha Bik-chuen
Prints, sculptures, mixed media and other works by the late artist (1925-2009). Today, 10am-6pm,  HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10.  Inquiries: 2721 0116.  Ends today  
Harry Potter: From the Hogwarts Express to Diagon Alley
Recreations of two sets that prominently feature in the Harry Potter films. Today, 10am-10pm, Open Piazza and 2/F Atrium, Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2118 8900. Ends today  
In Retrospect: Zooming in on Hong Kong
Miniature depictions of old street scenes, shops and traditional food items by 17 artists. Today, 10.30am-9.30pm, Centre Bridge, 2/F Cityplaza, 18 Taikoo Shing Rd, Taikoo Shing. Inquiries: 2568 8665. Ends today  
Canto 6
Voice clips, video works, sculptures and photographs featuring Canto-pop singer-actress  Sandy Lam Yik-lin by Bruce Yu Ka-on,  Antony Chan,  Virgile Simon Bertrand,  Julian Lee  and Hiram To. Today, 10am-10pm, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: 2565 2754. Ends today  
Inauguration of Wan Chai Visual Archive 
Works by participants in workshops in hobbies such as pinhole photography. Daily, noon-8pm, Wan Chai Visual Archive, 5-9 Hing Wan St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9747 1327.  Ends Thu  
Mirrors of the Heart
Xiong Yu's  oil paintings featuring human figures in whimsical settings. Daily, 10am-7pm, VA Gallery, MW3, The Peninsula hotel, Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2368 1068. Ends Jul 31   
What's Next 30x30
Works by designer/artist  Stanley Wong Ping-pui (aka anothermountainman) and 30 friends in response to discussions they had  on the future of creativity. Daily, 11am-9pm, ArtisTree, 1/F Cornwall House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Rd, Quarry Bay. Inquiries:  2887 1321. Ends Aug 9   
A Close Encounter with Warhola
Original silkscreen pieces and pre-pop art works by Andy Warhol (aka Andrew Warhola Jnr). Daily, 10am-10pm, Elements, 1 Austin Rd West, West Kowloon. Inquiries: 2735 5234. Ends Aug 31   
Made in Britain: Contemporary Art from the British Council Collection  1980-2010
Works by 36 groups of British artists such  as the 'Young British Artists' group that includes Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas  and Gillian Wearing.  Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm, closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Oct 9  
Performing Arts
Genesis
Denmark's Meridiano Teatret's  multimedia puppet show looking at the mysterious creation of the universe. In Cantonese: Jul 17, 2.30pm, also 5pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; and Jul 19, 7.30pm, Black Box Theatre, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei. In English: Jul 18, 7.30pm, Black Box Theatre, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044  
HK International Band Fair 2011
HK Cantabile Winds, Galaxy Wind Ensemble, HK Winds Performing Art Association Symphonic Band, and Munsang College & Brass de Bravissimo play, Jul 17, 2.30pm; and the HK Chamber Wind Philharmonia, The School Band of Alliance Primary School (Kowloon Tong) and the HKIBF 2011 Youth Band perform, Jul 17, 7.30pm, Academic Community Hall, HK Baptist University, 224 Waterloo Rd, Kowloon Tong. Both concerts: HK$60 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2386 0662
A Good Revolution
On and On Theatre Workshop's drama about the revolution against counterfeits and the search for truth. In Cantonese. Jul 17, 3pm, also 8pm, Unit 7, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, HK$120 onandon.org.hk. Inquiries: 2503 1630
Boeing Boeing
Actors' Square  stages a  farce about a man with three flight attendant fiancees who has to juggle his schedule  when a typhoon strikes. In Cantonese. Jul 17, 3pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9120 3032
Girlittlehouse - We Are Together
Girlittlehouse, Smallmslam and Free Hand Concept present a drama about the many first experiences of two women. In Cantonese. Jul 17, 3pm, also 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2858 4015
Left is Right
Patrick Choy directs 105 Drama Society's comedy about people's indifference towards rapid social changes. In Cantonese. Jul 17, 3pm, also 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9032 2913
Queer Show
Alvin Wong Chi-lung directs W Theatre's  comedy about a gay man and his life in Hong Kong. Starring  Joey Leung Cho-yiu. In Cantonese. Jul 17, 23-24, 3pm, also Jul 17,  19-24, 8pm, Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$220-HK$340  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9267 2678
The Skin of Our Teeth
The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection's adaptation of American writer Thornton Wilder's  drama-comedy about a family who have learned to persevere and even thrive in the face of a number of  crises. In Cantonese. Jul 17, 3pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$100, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2520 1716
Plastic Fantastic
Ukraine's Mimirichi Clowns & Pantomime Theatre's physical comedy show featuring mime performances and plastic bags galore. Jul 17, 5pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044 
A Legacy of World-class Violin Pedagogy: A Celebration of Professor Lin Yaoji's Achievements in Violin Education
Hu Kun conducts violinists Chen Xi, Li Chuanyun, Chen Yi, Yang Tianwa and Xie Haonming and other musicians playing works by Yip Wai-hong, Vivaldi, Massenet, Paganini and other composers. Jul 17, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2722 1650
Cheuk Wan-chi - One Night Stand
The radio DJ-writer-actress (aka G.C. Goo Bi)  performs stand-up comedy. In Cantonese.   Jul 17, 8.15pm, Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$280, HK$380 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2339 4845  
Hacken Lee and HK Sinfonietta Concert Hall 2011
Yip Wing-sie conducts Canto-pop singer Hacken Lee Hak-kan and the orchestra performing a programme of pop music infused with classical elements. Jul 17-22, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd,  Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$550 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2760 4143 
Our Town: HK/USA
City University students write and perform new short plays about their lives inspired by  Thornton Wilder's Our Town. In English. Jul 18, 6.30pm, Wei Hing Theatre, City University of Hong Kong, To Yuen Building, 8/F Block 1,  31 To Yuen St, Kowloon Tong, free. Inquiries: 3442 8870 
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
Stand-up comedians Bob Franklin, Tom Gleeson, Josh Thomas, Felicity Ward and David Williams  perform. In English. Jul 18-23, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$250 (members HK$200) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
HK International Youth and Children's Choir Festival
Opening ceremony and concert, Jul 18, 7.45pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free with ticket. Emperor's Voices: Hungary Cantemus Mixed Choir Concert, Jul 19, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$280, HK$380. Musica Connection: Friendly Concert I - Fallen in Love with Music, Jul 19, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$80-HK$120. The Best Choir in the World: Chinese-Korean Children's Choral Concert, Jul 19, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$380. Musica Connection: Friendly Concert II - Joyful Music in Asia, Jul 20, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$80-HK$120. Phoenix TV: World in Harmony, a Perfect Family, Jul 20, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$680 Urbtix. Finalists? Night and Prize Ceremony, Jul 21, 7.30pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free with ticket. Inquiries: 2381 9262
Piano Recital by Wu Shengzhong 
The pianist plays works by Liszt.  Jul 18, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
The Galaxy of Stars 2011
Dance Culture Association's ballroom and Latin dancing showcase. Jul 19, 7.30pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 0023
Annie
Dramatic English Educational Repertory Theatre (DEER) stages  a musical based upon  Harold Gray's Little Orphan Annie comic strip about a spunky red-headed girl who  searches for her parents who left her at an orphanage's doorstep; proceeds go to the HK Society for the Protection of Children. In English with Chinese and English subtitles.  Jul 19-21, 8pm, Academic Community Hall, HK Baptist University, 224 Waterloo Rd, Kowloon Tong, HK$180-HK$380 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2880 5085
Cantonese Opera Summer Camp - Demonstration and Finale Performance
Dawn Radiance Opera Troupe performs The Ghost Wants to be Avenged (from A Ghostly Tale) and The Official Seal, Jul 21, 7.30pm,  Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po.  The Cantonese opera troupe also performs: The Gift of a Sword (from Baihua from Pavilion of a Hundred Flowers) and Three Duels Against the Skeleton Demon (from Journey to the West), Jul 22, 7.30pm; and Negotiating with the Qing Emperor and Sacrifice of a Princess (from Princess Chang Ping) and Cantonese Opera Summer Camp participants sing and perform scenes  that include fighting with weapons and flicking their long sleeves, Jul 23, 7.30pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325 
St Mary's Cathedral Choir, Edinburgh
Duncan Ferguson conducts the Scottish choir singing Scottish folk songs and works by Handel, Byrd and Elgar. Jul 21, 7.30pm, St John's Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Rd, free with ticket. Inquiries: 2523 4157
The Doppelganger 
Edward Lam Dance Theatre  stages an adaptation of Chen Li-hua's tragicomedy Romance of the West Chamber  that is set in a 21st-century back garden. In Putonghua with Chinese surtitles. Jul 21-23, 7.30pm, Jul 24, 2.45pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325 
Lulu Nuit Blanche 
France's Groupe Demons et Merveilles' mask theatre production about a young boy who has problems sleeping one night during which his toy rabbit, pillow and a pair of socks come to life. Jul 22-23, 7.30pm, also Jul 23, 3pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$100-HK$200; and Jul 24, 5pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po, HK$100, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044 
Mad About Coffee
Acting Inn's drama about a man's decision to fulfil his growing desire to be a dancer by flying to London to hone his skills, leaving behind his girlfriend and the coffee shop which they had worked hard to open. In Cantonese. Jul 22-24, 7.30pm, Jul 23, 2.30pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$180, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 8200 7202
Pulsation
Percussionist Margie Tong and dancer-choreographer Popo Tse present a crossover percussion-dance showcase. Jul 22-23, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$160, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9238 3158  
Elbow with special guests Emmy the Great and 9 Maps
The English progressive rock band in concert. Jul 22, 8pm, Kitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$480 HK Ticketing (advance), HK$520 (door). Inquiries: untitled.asia  
Ball Ball Show 
Magician Harry Wong stars in this magic theatre show in which he transforms into a royal crustacean and uses his wizardry to create  different types of  balls for a puppy and its friend. Jul 22-24, 7.30pm, also Jul 23-24, 3pm, Jul 24, 11am, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120, HK$180; Jul 29-30, 7.30pm, also Jul 30-31, 3pm, Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Rd, Chai Wan, HK$150; and  Aug 5-8, 7.30pm, also Aug 6-7, 3pm, Aug 7, 11am, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
PMPS Giga-Guerilla: Ellen Loo
Indie pop singer-guitarist Ellen Loo  in concert. Jul 22-24, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$260, HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2959 1580
Body, I.D., Space IV
Victor Ma directs and choreographs Y-Space's show combining live music, dance, video projection and interactive media to explore limb movements and the mysteries of life.  Jul 23-24, 8pm, Multimedia Theatre and Creative Promenade, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 135 Junction Rd, Kowloon, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 
Cinema
Philippine Film Festival - CinePHILe: For the Love of Movies
The Philippine Consulate General and the Film Development Council of the Philippines present a programme of six Filipino films, including the following three films. Ends Jul 17. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free with ticket. Inquiries: 2823 8534
Halaw
Drama centring on an illiterate Filipino man who, together with his  daughter, illegally cross the Philippine-Malaysian border to search for his  wife in the east Malaysian state of Sabah. In Filipino (Badjao) with English subtitles. Jul 17, 11am, HK Arts Centre.
Emir
Musical set in a fictitious Middle Eastern emirate about a Filipino woman who goes abroad to work and becomes the nanny  of a sheik's eldest son. In Filipino (Ilokano) with English subtitles. Jul 17, 3.30pm, HK  Arts Centre.
Mayohan 
Dan Villegas'  coming-of-age drama centring on a young city boy in the first throes of love who  witnesses  the decadence revealing itself at a rural village's harvest festival. In Filipino with English subtitles. Jul 17, 6.30pm, HK  Arts Centre.
International Children's Film Carnival
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a programme of 10 feature films and 15 short films from different parts of the world, including the following two feature films. Until Aug 14. Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Science Museum,  2 Science Museum Rd, TST East; and Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900
Jasper: Journey to the End of the World
Animated film about two penguin brothers who set out to rescue rare kakapo bird eggs from the evil Dr Block with the help of a little girl named Emma. In English with live Cantonese interpretation. Jul 17, 2.30pm,  Film Archive, Aug 2, 7.30pm, Aug 14, 8pm,  Science Museum. 
I Am Kalam
Nila Madhab Panda's  drama centring on a young boy (played by Harsh Mayar) working at his uncle's tea stand who befriends a prince who is around his age and, inspired by the words of former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam,  decides to change his life for the better. In Hindi with English subtitles and  live Cantonese interpretation. Jul 17, 5pm,  Jul 24, 2.30pm, Film Archive, Jul 31, 5pm,  Science Museum. 
Asian Reflections
The Asia Society presents a programme of five films that collectively reflect the diversity of Asia, including the following one. Until  Jul 31. The Grand Cinema, 2/F Elements, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon, HK$65 (Asia Society members HK$50) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2103 9508
The White Meadows
Mohammad Rasoulof's allegorical drama revolving around a boatman who navigates the salt islands of Iran's Lake Urmia  and listens to his passenger's  heartaches.  In Persian with English subtitles. Jul 17, 30, 4pm, The Grand Cinema. 
From Novel to Film 2 - Critics' Choice 2011
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a programme of six film adaptations of novels, including the following film. Until Oct 16. Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East; and Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$55 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900
Hiroshima Mon Amour
Alain Resnais' adaptation of Marguerite Duras' romantic drama revolving around a Japanese man and a Frenchwoman who meet in Hiroshima 14 years after the city was destroyed by an atomic bomb. Starring Emmanuelle Riva and Eiji Okada. In French, English and Japanese with Chinese and English subtitles. Jul 17, 7.30pm, Jul 23, 2.30pm, Film Archive.  
Around Town 
Sounds We Might Have Missed
Sound artist Tsang Sin-yu and Soundpocket's Susie Law Wai-shan  guide participants on a listening-focused tour covering several districts and a series of exercises  designed to enhance their ability to listen. In Cantonese and English. Jul 17, 3.30pm, meet at Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, free, registration required. Inquiries: 9602 1229
Exploring the Rainforests of New Guinea
Botanist Sarah Fayed   discusses a number of rainforest canopy mysteries,  including that of the surprising evolution of the helicia tree.  In English. Jul 19, 7.30pm (reception, 6.30pm), HK Football Club, 3 Sports Rd, Happy Valley, HK$150 (Royal Geographical Society members HK$100). Inquiries: 2583 9700
HK Book Fair
More than 520 local and overseas exhibitors showcase books, other publications, stationery and multimedia products; also featuring more than 300 cultural events including story-telling sessions and author-centric public forums. Jul 20-21, 24-25, 10am-10pm, Jul 22-23, 10am-midnight,  Jul 26, 9am-5pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$25 HK Ticketing (and designated 7-Eleven and Circle K outlets). Inquiries: 1830 670  
The China Wave: The Rise of a Civilisational State
Geneva School of Diplomacy international relations professor (and former senior interpreter for Deng Xiaoping)  Zhang Weiwei shares his thoughts about the  development  of China. In English. Jul 21, 1.10pm (reception 12.15pm; lunch, 12.30pm), includes lunch, JW Marriott Hotel, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, HK$550 (Asia Society members HK$450), includes lunch, registration required. Inquiries: 2103 9511
Can Journalists Make Good Novelists in the Internet Era?
Novelist-journalist Karl Taro Greenfeld  discusses how there seems to be a growing division between journalists and  novelists, as journalism moves from a focus on great writing to worries about speed and accuracy in an ultra-competitive hi-tech environment. In English. Jul 21, 1.15pm (lunch, 12.45pm), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180 (members HK$150), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511
Better Living Expo
Showcase for products and services that  are dedicated to improving personal well-being and quality of life. Jul 22-24, 11am-7pm, AsiaWorld-Expo, HK International Airport, Lantau, HK$25 (door and designated  7-Eleven and Circle K outlets). Inquiries:  1830 668  
Artist Talk by Hon Chi-fun: In Conversation with Critic Shum Long-tin
Local artist Hon talks about his artistic experiences and then, in conversation with critic Shum,  he discusses his views on creation and perspectives on perceptual aesthetic judgment, Taoism, and phenomenology. In Cantonese. Jul 23, 2.30pm, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2815 1112



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