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Exhibitions
Who Fights Fair? And the Evolution
Yang Shewei's ink-and-rice paper works depict internal struggles caused by learning tough life lessons. Today, 11am-7pm, Sun, 2pm-6pm, Karin Weber Gallery, G/F, 20 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2544 5004. Ends today
Warriors Worry
Jimmy Lam (aka R*ice)'s multimedia art works about the dark side of war in the form of silent warrior figures. Daily, noon-10pm, K11 L107 Art Space, 18 Hanoi Rd, TST. Inquiries: 3110 5769. Ends Sat
Works in China - Part 1 Design Art
Hong Kong-based British designer Michael Young's works showcase his vision of design as industrial art. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, The Space, 210 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2361 1210. Ends Jul 17
Miquel Barcelo
Recent paintings, ceramics and sculptures by the Spanish artist. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, Ben Brown Fine Arts HK, 301 Pedder Building, 12 Pedder St, Central. Inquiries: 2522 9600. Ends Jul 29
Autumn Floods
Dream-like and uninhabited autumn landscapes by painter Jiwye To inspired by Zhuangzi's Autumn Floods essay. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, YY9 Gallery, G/F, 83-85 Sing Woo Rd, Happy Valley. Ends Jul 30
Arrangement of Shapes and Spaces
Ka Lun's works, including 15 silkscreen works on paper, convey introspective moods through the precise meeting of darkness and light. Tue-Sat, noon-7pm, Fabrik Gallery, Rm 412, 4/F Yip Fung Building, 2-18 D'Aguilar St, Central; and daily, 10am-9pm, 3/F The Landmark, 15 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2525 4911. Ends Jul 31
Falling Light
Gallery reopening exhibition featuring interactive installation works by artists including Hongkongers Teddy Lo, Ellen Pau, Samson Young and British artist Troika. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, I/O (Input/Output), 28 Tai Ping Shan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 3105 1127. Ends Aug 6
Artists for All Seasons
Group show of works by artists including still-life photographer John Stewart, local painter Castaly Leung Ching-man and Chinese painters David Wu and Huang Kai. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Galerie Huit, 8 St Francis St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2520 0281. Ends Aug 8
New Day Street + Treasure Hill: Selected Works 2008 - 2011 by Yeh Wei-li
Selected works from two community projects by the photography-based artist that explore the concepts of 'art or trash' by juxtaposing them in a hierarchical relationship with antiquity. Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart Square, 2/F, Mai On Building, 19 Kung Yip St, Kwai Chung. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Aug 20
Summer Interlude
Rotational exhibition of works ranging from contemporary Chinese Neo-Realism to Avant Garde. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery (Main Gallery), 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends Aug 29
Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
Exhibition of more than 200 objects and documents that serve as an introduction to the influential physicist's life and times. Mon-Wed, Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm, closed Thu, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$30. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Aug 31
Performing Arts
Choral Jazz Gala
Tim Brimmer, Paulina Wong and Allison So conduct Jordan Jazz, Beech Grove High School Sensations and a 600-strong choir formed by local school choirs performing works such as Fly Me to the Moonlight and We Are the World. Jul 12, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2722 1650
Summer Nights
Soprano Jane Yang, mezzo soprano Sun Yuanyuan and pianist Ariele Zanini perform works by Faure, Debussy, Duparc and Berlioz; violinists Gallant Ho and Christine Wong, violist Cass Ho Ka-wah and cellist Dora Lam also play. Jul 12, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9778 0870
2011 Show Lo Encore World Live Tour - Hong Kong Station
Taiwanese Mando-pop singer Show Luo Zhi-xiang in concert. Jul 12, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$780 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2996 3988
Genesis
Denmark's Meridiano Teatret's multimedia puppet show looking at the mysterious creation of the universe. In Cantonese: Jul 13-15, 7.30pm, also Jul 16-17, 5pm, Jul 17, 2.30pm, 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 16, 2.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; and 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
Saxophone Kaleidoscope
Saxophonists Thomas Liley, Julia Nolan, Kenneth Tse, the Zagreb Saxophone Quartet and pianist Yvonne Lai perform works such as Yang Xiaozhong's Floating Backdrop and Piazzolla's Adios Nonino. Jul 13, 7.30pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180, HK$230 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9199 7469
Seven
The Drama Society of the University of HK's play about confronting one's greed, desire and dark side. In Cantonese. Jul 13-15, 7.30pm, Jul 15, 2.30pm, Y-Theatre, Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Rd, Chai Wan, HK$75 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9347 1252
Broadway vs Operas
Sopranos Rita Lam and Pansy Lai, tenors Hero Chung and Raymond Chung, mezzo soprano Shirley C. Bolen, baritone Daniel Lam and pianists Emas Au and Cynthia Chan perform works from Broadway musicals such as Les Miserables and operas such as Puccini's Turandot and Verdi's Rigolleto. Jul 13, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$80-HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9276 0246
Mass Participatory Musicking Gala
Richard Tsang conducts a 600-strong mass choir made up of overseas and local school choirs, and local musicians performing works such as Aenon Loo's Christmas Night in the Dark, There was a Rainbow and Clarence Mak's Number Our Days. Jul 13, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$160 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 13-17, 8.15pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$280, HK$380 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2339 4845
Flute Recital: Levin Chan
Flautist Chan plays works by Blavet, Dutilleux, Takemitsu, Doppler and Faure; pianist Mark Hui accompanies. Jul 14, 7pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$85 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500
Parken & Nikolais Celebration
The Netherlands' Introdans Ensemble for Youth perform dance works about a prince who travels to a magical park where all kinds of bizarre scenes ensue and a celebratory dance feast features dancers clad in gigantic rubber suits. Jul 14-15, 7.30pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Ancient Secrets of Light
Sand-painting artist Hoi Chiu and Bharata Natyam dancer Oxana Banshikova perform in All Theatre Art Association and Cosmic Dance's multimedia theatre show enlisting the wisdom of Chinese Taoism and Indian Vedanta to find balance within chaos. Jul 14-16, 8pm, also Jul 16, 3pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150 (members HK$120) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Girlittlehouse - We Are Together
Girlittlehouse, Smallmslam and Free Hand Concept present a drama about the many first experiences of two women. In Cantonese. July 14-17, 8pm, also Jul 16-17, 3pm, 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 14-17, 8pm, also Jul 16-17, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$130 Urbtix. Inquires: 9032 2913
Queer Show
Alvin Wong Chi Lung directs W Theatre's production of his comedy about a gay man and his life in Hong Kong. Starring Joey Leung Cho-yiu. In Cantonese. Jul 14-17, 19-24, 8pm, also Jul 16-17, 23-24, 3pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$220-HK$340 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9267 2678
Plastic Fantastic
Ukraine's Mimirichi Clowns & Pantomime Theatre's physical comedy show featuring mime performances and plastic bags galore. Jul 15-16, 7.30pm, also Jul 16, 3pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$100-HK$200; and Jul 17, 5pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Conductors' Festival of Hong Kong 2011 - Tang Muhai
Tang Muhai conducts cellist Gao Xuewen, suona player Guo Yazhi and the HK Chinese Orchestra performing Joshua Chan's The Tiny Shan Pui River, Zhang Haofu's Damo-Changhe, Chen Qigang's Reflet II d'un Temps Disparu and Guo Wenjing's Jino Dance and Sacrifice-Torches-Potent Liquors (from Melodies of West Yunnan). Jul 15-16, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
Contemporary Dance Showcase - Asian-Male Episode 2
E-Side Dance Company perform dances choreographed by Daniel Yeung Chun-kwong, Kim Hyoung-nam, Kim Sung-yong, Liu Bin, Yuh Egami and Minoru Harata. Jul 15-16, 8pm, also Jul 16, 4pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2372 9351
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 through a number of crises. In Cantonese. Jul 15-16, 8pm, also Jul 17, 3pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$100, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2520 1716
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 Filipino films, including the following film. Until Jul 17. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free with ticket. Inquiries: 2823 8534
Emir
Musical set in a fictitious Middle Eastern emirate about a Filipina woman who goes abroad to work and becomes the nanny of the Sheik's eldest son. In Filipino (Ilokano) with English subtitles. Jul 13, 8pm, Jul 17, 3.30pm, HK Arts Centre.