Exhibitions

Cloud 9Joint show showcasing sketches, paintings, installations, embroideries, body art and sculptures created by five recent Chinese University graduates – Ho Kwun-ting, Shum Kwan-hon, Iris Tsang See-wan, Wong Sze-mei and Ann Tong Kam-ting.迷你倉 Sept 1, 1pm-7pm, EC Gallery, 72A Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2519 6178. Ends Sept 1Exquisite Craftsmanship: Japanese Cloisonn� Enamels and Embroideries of the Meiji PeriodThe Ise Foundation presents a collection of 56 cloisonn� enamels and 16 embroidered textiles typical of works from the Meiji period (1868-1912). Sept 1, 1pm-6pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 90 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Sept 1Gundam Docks at Hong KongLargest showcase of Gundam model robots outside of Japan, includes replica of the RX-78-2 Gundam battle versus Char's Zaku II and other noteworthy robots. Daily, 10am-10pm, Times Square Open Piazza and 2/F Atrium, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2118 8900. Ends Sept 1Light Before Dawn: Unofficial Chinese Art 1974-1985Little-known works by China's most influential contemporary art groups: Wuming (No Name), Xingxing (Stars) and Caocao (Grass Society). Sept 1, 10am-5pm, Asia Society Hong Kong Centre, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, free (Asia Society Hong Kong Centre members), HK$30 (non-members). Inquiries: 2103 9508. Ends Sept 1One Eye ExhibitionGraphic designer and typography expert Ahn Sang-soo photographs individuals covering one eye with their hands, as a comment on the increased sensation of viewing the world with one eye. Sept 1, noon-10pm, K11 art space, K11 Art Mall, 18 Hanoi Rd, TST. Inquiries: 3118 8070. Ends Sept 1Paris R�troThematic recreations of historic shops in Paris based on French photographer Maron Bouillie's images. Sept 1, 10am-10pm, Central Atrium, G/F Olympian City 2, 18 Hoi Ting Rd, West Kowloon. Inquiries: 2132 8646. Ends Sept 1Photographer of the YearOne hundred pictures from last year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, which was co-organised by the Natural History Museum in London and BBC Worldwide. Includes works by Steve Winter, Jordi Chias and Charlie Hamilton James. Sept 1, 10am-9pm, Hong Kong Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$25, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Sept 1Opera ModernisationLocal photographer Chow Kar-hoo incorporates modern elements into the traditional art of Chinese opera in his photography works that highlight the benefits of being immersed in both Eastern and Western cultures. Mon-Sat, 1pm-8pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm, Concept Square Gallery, On Hing Bldg, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central. Inquiries: 2427 7779. Ends Sept 19Intelligence Infinity: Inspiration through ArtInteractive kids' exhibition featuring 16 local artists, from fields such as architecture, painting, design, music and illustration, which brings the viewer into the creative process. Mon, Wed-Fri, 10am-6pm, Sat, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm (closed Tue except public holidays), Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Sept 23A Gentle Blow to the RockMarie Torbensdatter Hermann showcases monocrome ceramic works composed of simple utilitarian forms. Tue-Sat, 10am-7.30pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm, Galerie NeC nilsson et chiglien Hong Kong, 218 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2547 0000. Ends Sept 28Nuclear EnchantmentJapanese-American artist Patrick Nagatani showcases a collection of 30 tableau photography works created by layering photos with culturally symbolic images. Thur-Sun, noon-7pm (closed on public holidays), The Salt Yard, B1, 4/F Jone Mult Industrial Bldg, 169 Wai Yip St, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 3563 8003. Ends Oct 20Radiant Legacy: Ancient Chinese Gold from the Mengdiexuan CollectionIn celebration of its 50th anniversary, Chinese University exhibits some 300 Eurasian and Chinese gold artefacts from the Mengdiexuan collection. Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm (closed on public holidays), Gallery II, Art Museum, Chinese University of Hong Kong. Inquiries: 3943 7416. Ends Oct 27A Hundred Chinese Paintings from the Hong Kong Museum of ArtSelection of 100 paintings from a variety of artists from the late Ming dynasty to modern times. Mon-Wed, Fri, 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm (closed on Thur except public holidays), Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Oct 30Interactive Jam with Digital Art ProIn celebration of their 21st anniversary, Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre and LCSD present new media artist Hung Keung's works that incorporates Chinese calligraphy into digital creations. Daily, 10am-9pm (closed on Tue), Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2521 3008. Ends Oct 31Conceptual Walk ThroughChinese conceptual artists Gao Weigang and Kingsley Ng display 14 pieces composed of a variety of media. Daily, 10am-10pm, Espace Louis Vuitton Hong Kong, Louis Vuitton Maison, 5 Canton Rd, TST. Inquiries: 8100 1182. Ends Jan 31, 2014Maritime Porcelain Road: Relics from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau MuseumsThis show features 174 sets of items related to the cultural and historical significance, product development and trade of Chinese porcelain. Mon-Wed, Fri, 10am–6pm, Sat-Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm (closed on Thur except public holidays), Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$20, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Feb 16, 2014Performing ArtsSwan LakeHong Kong Ballet's rendition of the classic ballet about a prince who falls for a princess under the spell of an evil sorcerer. Sept 1, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$140-HK$1,500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724The ProofPart two of the Nonsensemakers' adaptation of Agota Kristof's novel. In Cantonese. Sept 1, 3pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, New Territories, HK$120-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6859 9790The ProfessorA play about a professor who engages in heated debates about morality with his students. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Sept 1, 3-8, 10-11, 7.45pm, Sept 1, 7-8, 2.45pm, Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$180-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900The Addams FamilyBroadway adaptation of the television series that centres on a young girl falling for a boy she wants to keep secret from her mother. Sept 1, 3-5, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Ave Xian Xing Hai, Macau, HK$350, HK$480 macauticket.com. Inquiries: macauticket@kongseng.com.moAnthony LunThe local singer-songwriter performs hits in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. Sept 1, 8.15pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai, HK$280-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2331 3220Stabil EliteGerman electronic three-piece in concert, with supporting act A Roller Control. Sept 1, 8.30pm, Hidden Agenda, 2A Wing Fu Industrial Bldg, 15-17 Tai Yip St, Kwun Tong, HK$220 (advance), HK$250 (door) ticketflap.com. Inquiries: 2802 0088Zhao Qun Ying Cantonese Opera TroupeThe troupe performs a series of operas. All in Cantonese. Sept 2, 7.30pm: Dik Ching Crashing Through Three Passes, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$100-HK$260 Urbtix; Oct 4, 7.30pm: The Sounds of Battle, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$100-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325Good Music This LunchFree chamber concert featuring members of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta playing Kummer's Cello Duet, No1, and Faur�'s Piano Quartet No2 in G minor. Sept 3, 12.45pm, Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, free. Inquiries: 2836 3336Judy Collins & Julienne TaylorThe two folk music legends in concert. Sept 3, 8pm, Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Rd, Chai Wan, HK$280-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2791 9103Young Cantonese Opera Artists Series: Hong Kong Young Talent Cantonese Opera TroupeThe troupe stages three Cantonese operas. Sept 4, 7.30pm: The Nymph of the Luo River, Yau Ma Tei Theatre, 6 Waterloo Rd, HK$90, HK$140 Urbtix; Sept 7, 7.30pm: The Outburst of a Shrew, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po, HK$90, HK$120 Urbtix; Sept 25, 7.30pm: A Comedy of Mistaken Heroes, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Road Central, HK$90-HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325The OceanThe Berlin-based progressive metal band in concert. Sept 4, 8.30pm, Hidden Agenda, 2A Wing Fu Industrial Bldg, 15-17 Tai Yip St, Kwun Tong, HK$220 (advance), HK$250 (door). Inquiries: 9170 6073The BeautyTianjin People's Art Theatre presents playwright and director Tian Qinxin's drama about two legendary women in modern Ch儲存na – Sai Jinhua and Liu Xiaoqing. In Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles. Sept 6-8, 7.30pm, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$420 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325Will You Remember Me? (rerun)Trinity Theatre pays tribute to Canto-pop singer Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing with this drama about a romance between two of his diehard fans. In Cantonese. Sept 6-8, 10-15, 7.45pm, Sept 8, 15, 2.45pm, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$220, HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2695 4682The Island of Golden FishHKRep's drama about two lonely souls who form an unlikely relationship. In Cantonese. Sept 7, 10-15, 8pm, Sept 8, 14-15, 3pm, HKRep Black Box Theatre, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Road Central, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900The Saxophone Journey Concert 2013Charity music concert with the Face Saxophone Ensemble. Sept 8, 7.30pm, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9269 8095Israel in EgyptJonathan Cohen conducts the Die Konzertisten Choir, the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and various vocalists performing Handel's epic oratorio (1756 version). Sept 8, 8pm, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6070 2552CinemaThe Last Reef: Cities Beneath the SeaOmnimax documentary about plentiful underwater cities that serve as homes to an abundance of sea creatures. Until Oct 31. English shows: Mon, Thur, 7.20pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narration in English, Cantonese, Putonghua and Japanese are also available through headphones. Mon, Wed, Thur-Fri, 3.50pm, 7.20pm, Sat, Sun and public holidays, 12.20pm, 3.50pm, 7.20pm, Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009Wildest Weather in the Solar System 3DThree-dimensional show that delves into the incredibly turbulent and extreme weather conditions that exist within our solar system. Until Dec 30. English shows: Wed, Fri, 6.10pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narration in English, Cantonese, Putonghua and Japanese are also available through headphones. Mon, Wed, Thur-Sun and public holidays, 2.40pm, 6.10pm, Sun and public holidays 11.10am, Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009Korean Showcase 2013Programme of six Korean-language films, including the following two. Until Sept 5. Palace apm, level 6, Millennium City 5, 418 Kwun Tong Rd, HK$75 cinema.com.hk. Inquiries: 2388 0002Confession of MurderMystery-thriller about a cop who's haunted by his failure to catch a serial killer 15 years ago, and the arrival of a novelist claiming to be the culprit. In Korean with Chinese and English subtitles. Sept 1, 2pm, Sept 5, 7.40pm, Palace apmHorror StoriesOmnibus horror comprising five individual episodes by six directors. In Korean with Chinese and English subtitles. Sept 3, 9.50pm, Palace apmRestored TreasuresThe Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a continuing series of films that have undergone restoration work, including the following one. Hong Kong Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2901Downhill (aka When Boys Leave Home)Drama-thriller about a schoolboy falsely accused of impregnating a woman and his descent into a series of misadventures. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Silent with score and English intertitles. Sept 1, 2pm, Oct 1, 7.30pm, Hong Kong Film ArchiveHKIFF Cine FanThe Hong Kong International Film Festival Society presents films to broaden audience appreciation, including the following two. UA Langham Place, 8/F-11/F Langham Place, 8 Argyle St, Mong Kok; The Grand Cinema, 2/F Elements, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon, HK$75; HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East; Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST; Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$65 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2970 3300The White BalloonJafar Panahi's drama about a little girl who sets off to buy a goldfish on New Year's Eve but has to ask strangers for help after she loses her money. In Persian with English subtitles. Sept 1, 2.30pm, Oct 6, 7.45pm, Hong Kong Arts CentreThe Saragossa ManuscriptWojciech Has' dramatic adaptation of Jan Potocki's novel about a Napoleonic-era officer who finds an old manuscript written by a Spanish captain about people he met during his voyages. In Polish with Chinese and English subtitles. Sept 6, 7.30pm, Oct 5, 5.45pm, Hong Kong Arts CentreNational Opera of ParisA programme of screenings from the National Opera of Paris, including the following one. Broadway The One, 6/F-11/F The One, 100 Nathan Rd, TST, HK$120, HK$150. Inquiries: 2388 0002; Palace IFC, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$150, HK$190 cinema.com.hk. Inquiries: 2388 6268The Tales of HoffmannOpera based on three short stories by German writer E.T.A. Hoffmann. In French with English subtitles. Sept 1, 3.50pm, Broadway The One9th InDPanda International Short Film FestivalInDBlue presents a selection of three short film programmes from around the world, including the following one. Ends Sept 9. Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$65 cinema.com.hk. Inquiries: 2572 7202Berlinale, Venice and moreProgramme of six shorts, including Her Out, about a reporter researching writer Eileen Chang's 1960 visit to Taiwan. Various languages, all with English subtitles. Sept 4, 9.40pm, Broadway CinemathequeAround TownCaf� ScientifiqueUniversity of Hong Kong professor Will Hayward discusses ways we see with our brains and not our eyes. In English. Sept 2, 7.30pm-9pm, Maritime Museum, Central Ferry Pier No 8, Central, free. Inquiries: cafescihk@gmail.comContemporary Dance Appreciation WorkshopLCSD presents Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts speaker and instructor Vanessa Cheung Sau-mei delivering a series of workshops to help audiences better appreciate and understand dance. In Cantonese and supplemented with English. Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, Oct 14, 7.30pm, Oct 19, 2.30pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323Taylor Guitars Road ShowThe American guitar maker gives a talk and puts on demonstrations of its products. Sept 3, 7.30pm, Tom Lee Academy Hall, level 2, MegaBox, Kowloon Bay, free. Inquiries: 2737 7602Hong Kong Watch & Clock FairThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council presents the world's largest timepiece fair featuring seminars and product launches for both buyers and sellers, and the general public. Trade visitors can obtain free pass with registration at hktd.com. Sept 4, 10.30am-6pm, Sept 5-7, 9.30am-6pm, Sept 8, 9.30am-5pm (public session), HKCEC, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 1830 668Drink for GoodHandsOn Hong Kong hosts a fundraising event to raise money for disabled children. Participating bars will donate HK$5 for each drink purchase. Sept 4, 5pm-10pm, at select bars in SoHo, Lan Kwai Fong and TST. Inquiries: hohk@handsonhongkong.orgSwing Jazz Music & DancingHong Kong's longest established seven-piece jazz ensemble, the Victoria Jazz Band, plays swing, blues and trad jazz. Sept 4, 8pm-11pm, Grappa's Cellar, 1 Connaught Place, Central, free. Inquiries: 2521 2322The Life of Bishop Ting Kuang-hsun and the Future of Christianity in ChinaReverend and Professor Dr Philip Lauri Wickeri speaks about the late-celebrated Anglican bishop's tumultuous times living and preaching in China. Sept 5, 6pm (drinks), 6.30pm (lecture), Garden Room, The Helena May, Garden Rd, Central, HK$75 (Royal Asiatic Society members), HK$125 (guests). Inquiries: 6590 7523Contemporary Arts, Crafts and Designer SaleHong Kong-based artist Sascha Camille Howard opens the doors of her studio on the first Friday and Saturday of each month for a series of sales involving art, handmade ceramics, crafts, jewellery and fashion accessories such as clothing and shoes from select designers and local small businesses. Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, 10am-7pm; Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7, noon-6pm, Art Studio Sascha Camille Howard, 787 Po Tung Rd, Sai Kung, free. Inquiries: 9254 8803Cambridge English Examination SeriesThe British Council's series of free seminars for parents and candidates to gain a better understanding of the Cambridge examinations. In English. Sept 7, 2.30pm-3.30pm: Young Learners (YLE); Sept 7, 4pm-5pm: Key/Preliminary for Schools (KET/PET for schools). British Council, 3 Supreme Court Rd, Admiralty, free. RSVP at britishcouncil.org.hk/cambridgeseminar. Inquiries: 2913 5100新蒲崗迷你倉