HKC Budget Art Fair 2013Third edition of the fair devoted to bringing affordable art to the public.新蒲崗迷你倉 Sept 7-8, noon-8pm, Gloucester Luk Kwok Hong Kong, 72 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 (door). Inquiries: 2858 1771. Ends Sept 810 YearsSiy Tak-yin’s solo show features mixed-media installations, sculptures, illustrations and paintings. Daily, 2pm-7pm, HAJI Gallery, G/F, 12-14 Lok Ku Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2891 1164. Ends Sept 11All About Hong KongTen artists – Michael Wolf, Andreas M�ller-Pohle (Germany), Romain Jacquet-Lagr�ze (France), Marcel Heijnen (the Netherlands), Hui Kam-yat, Ho Fan, Kwan Kam-cheong, Chun Wai, Alfred Ho and Almond Chu (HK) – explore different aspects of the city with their cameras. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm, AO Vertical Art Space, 13/F Asia One Tower, 8 Fung Yip St, Chai Wan. Inquiries: 2976 0913. Ends Sept 14Mountain VastnessCharles Chau displays drawings that attempt to convey the solidity and enormous space of mountain ranges. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm, Anita Chan Lai-ling Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Sept 14The ObserverLondon-based Taiwanese artist Cheng Ting-ting uses texts, prints and video installations to challenge the Lonely Planet travel guide’s claim as an authority on her hometown. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, Identity Art Gallery, 53 Tung St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2540 5353. Ends Sept 14Then Begin with An Airline TicketTang Kwok-hin’s paintings inspired by his time in Taipei. Tue-Sat, 10am-7pm, am space, 1C Kingearn Bldg, 24-26 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2547 9898. Ends Sept 14The Heavenly Breeze: Selected Works of Gao Qifeng and His DisciplesExhibition exploring the early development of the Lingnan School of painting through the works of the founder and his disciples. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Sept 16Photography by a PaintbrushSeven international hyperrealist painters (McAlpine Miller, Glennray Tutor, Thomas Stiltz, Rafael de la Rica, Miguel Cardona, Marti Bofarull and Jacques Bodin) showcase works that recreate the photographic experience with a paintbrush. Daily, 11am-10pm, Gallery by the Harbour, shop 207, level 2, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, TST. Inquiries: 2526 1133. Ends Sept 16Sleepless in Hong KongLocal artist Corn Ho Shuk-mei displays four oil paintings and sketches that look into the sleepless culture of the city. Tue-Fri, 11am-5pm (by appointment only), My Gallery, shop B, 26 Western St, Sai Wan. Inquiries: 9862 4289. Ends Sept 18Opera 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 Tce, Central. Inquiries: 2427 7779. Ends Sept 19Port of HungerMargarita Dittborn explores the theme of hunger with a photography collection from her Latente series. Opening reception Sept 11, 6.30pm-8.30pm (artist in attendance). Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Sun, noon-6pm, Connoisseur Art Gallery, G3 Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358. Ends Sept 20Cai LingLocal artist San Chiu-yan displays mixed-media works that capture “colourful spirits” as they burst out from everyday objects. Tue-Fri, 2pm-8pm, Sat, noon-6pm, Sun-Mon and public holidays by appointment only, Voxfire Gallery, 1/F, 52 Gage St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2581 3385. Ends Sept 21Colours of Art of NatureCollection of 15 oil paintings that explore life and nature by Lin Minggang, Wang Shouqing, Hui Yan-ki, Lin Mingchen, Tang Yik-lung and Yu Shan. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, noon-6pm, Sun and public holidays by appointment only, Art of Nature Contemporary Gallery, 2102-2105, 21/F Mega Trade Centre, 1 Mei Wan St, Tsuen Wan. Inquiries: 2493 7236. Ends Sept 21Excuse Me, Where is the Market?Five local artists (Wong Tin-yan, Wong Ka-wing, Vivian Ho, Roy Ng and Kacama) investigate the material culture and lifestyle of the city from a variety of forms and media. Tue-Sat, noon-6pm, Sun-Mon and public holidays by appointment only, Red Elation Gallery, G/F, 5-6 Lung On St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2893 7837. Ends Sept 21Trompe L’oeilAustralian artist Emma Hack’s debut solo show in the city features surrealist photographic works of female forms camouflaged by painted backdrops. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11am-5pm, The Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2291 0006. Ends Sept 22Every DailyLocal photographer South Ho Siu-nam showcases photographs that incorporate elements of painting in his latest series. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm (closed on public holidays), Blindspot Gallery, 24-26A Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2517 6238. Ends Sept 28Performing ArtsShakespeare in Asia FestivalFour youth groups from India, South Korea, Taiwan and China perform abridged versions of the Bard’s plays. Sept 8, 2.30pm: Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Much Ado About Nothing. In Cantonese. Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$50-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2520 1716The Island of Golden FishHKRep’s drama about two lonely souls who form an unlikely relationship. In Cantonese. Sept 8, 14-15, 3pm, Sept 10-15, 8pm, HKRep Black Box Theatre, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen’s Rd Central, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900The BeautyPlaywright and director Tian Qinxin’s drama about two legendary women in modern China: Sai Jinhua and Liu Xiaoqing. In Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles. Sept 8, 7.30pm, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$420 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325The Saxophone Journey Concert 2013Charity 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 8095The ProfessorA play about a philosophy professor who gets into heated debates with his students about morality. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Sept 8, 2.45pm, Sept 8, 10-11, 7.45pm, Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$180-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900Will You Remember Me? (rerun)Trinity Theatre pays tribute to Canto-pop singer Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing with a drama about the romance between two of his fans. In Cantonese. Sept 8, 15, 2.45pm, Sept 8, 10-15, 7.45pm, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$220, HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2695 4682Israel 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 2552Dwayne PerkinsThe American comic performs stand-up. Part of the 7th Annual Hong Kong International Comedy Festival. Sept 8, 9pm, Lion’s Bar, MGM Macau, Avenida Dr Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau, free. Inquiries: 6220 4436The Only Time Ever Tour with Eric Hutton and Jen CarnovaleThe Australian comic acts perform stand-up. Sept 10, 8pm, TakeOut Comedy Club, 34 Elgin St, Central, HK$150. Inquiries: 6220 4436Beyond the HorizonFourth run in the city of FM Theatre Power’s musical theatre work inspired by former Beyond frontman Wong Ka-kui, about a village school whose principal stands up against the injustice of being forced to close due to “urban development”. In Cantonese. Sept 12-13, 8pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200-HK$500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3599 9755My Queer Valentine (rerun)Local sensation Rick Lau Wing-fung’s one-man cabaret show. In English. Sept 12-14, 8.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180 (Fringe Club members), HK$220 (non-members). Inquiries: 2521 7251Hed Kandi Asia TourThe mainstream house music brand presents DJ Dan Van, with supporting acts DJ Yin, DJ Kazu & DJ Tak. Sept 12, 11pm, Magnum Club, 3/F & 4/F, Silver Fortune Plaza, 1 Wellington St, Central, HK$350 for men, women free. Inquiries: 2116 1602Good Music for BabiesOrchestral concert for toddlers featuring music by Mozart, Brahms, Strauss and others selected by conductor and presenter Jason Lai. In English. Sept 13, 7.30pm, Sept 14-15, 2.30pm, 5pm, Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Centramini storage, HK$50 (under three), HK$110-HK$180 (children and full-time students), HK$220-HK$360 (adults) Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336Chiming Bells from a Thousand Years AgoThe Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra’s season opener features performances by the Chinese Chime-bells Orchestra of Hubei featuring music including A Beautiful Night by Liu Tianhua, Making War, Seeking Peace by John Howard, and others. Sept 13-14, 8pm, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600Eight Hundred Years of Hatred, Eight Hundred Years of HealingDrama adaptation of a chapter from Osamu Tezuka’s comic novel Phoenix about a young girl who travels back in time to find her true self. In Cantonese. Sept 13, 14, 8pm, Sept 15, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120-HK$200. Inquiries: 2408 0128RihannaThe R&B/pop diva in concert. Sept 13-14, 8pm, The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baia de N. Senhora da Esperanca, s/n, Taipa, HK$280-HK$1,868 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: inquiries@venetian.com.moSuddenly/FridaDance production featuring two separate works created by Y-Space artistic director Victor Ma and choreographer Helen Lai. Sept 13-14, 8pm, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323Jay ChouThe king of Mando-pop in concert. Sept 13-17, 19-22, 8.15pm, Hong Kong Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$380-HK$980 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2715 3850CinemaBC Sunday 2013Broadway Circuit presents films screened on Sundays, including the following one. Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$60 cinema.com.hk. Inquiries: 2388 0002LooperTime-travel action thriller revolving around a hired assassin who discovers that a younger version of himself has been tasked with taking him out. Sept 8, 11.50am, Broadway CinemathequeRepertory Cinema 2013 – Italian Neo-realism CinemaThe Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a programme of 16 neo-realist films, including the following one. Until Oct 19. Hong Kong Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Hong Kong Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$55 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900Rome, Open CityRoberto Rossellini’s 1945 war drama centring on the struggles of local citizens living under Nazi occupation of the city during the second world war. In Italian with Chinese and English subtitles. Sept 8, 2.30pm, Hong Kong Film Archive; Sept 29, 8pm, Hong Kong Science MuseumHKIFF Cine FanThe Hong Kong International Film Festival Society presents films to broaden audience appreciation, including the following one. 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 Rules of the GameJean Renoir’s 1939 classic revolving around a weekend gathering of a group of socialites at a countryside chateau. In French with Chinese and English subtitles. Sept 8, 2.30pm, Hong Kong Arts CentreThe Met: Live in HDA programme of 12 high-definition screenings of famous operas, including the following two. Until Sept 14. AMC Cinemas HK$180. Inquiries: 2265 8933; UA Cinemas HK$180. Inquiries: 3918 5888OtelloVerdi’s take on Shakespeare’s classic that centres on the titular general, his wife and a scheming servant bent on ruining her reputation. In Italian with English and Chinese subtitles. Sept 8, 3.30pm, UA iSquareParsifalRichard Wagner’s final opera centring on the efforts of the Arthurian knight Percival to retrieve the Holy Grail and a magical spear from an evil magician. In German with English and Chinese subtitles. Sept 14, 1pm, UA Cityplaza9th InDPanda International Short Film FestivalInD Blue 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 7202Gay Shorts 1Programme of eight shorts, including Chaser, about a gay man’s escape from his conservative Jewish family. Films with dialogue all contain English subtitles. Sept 9, 7.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque2nd Annual Hong Kong Egyptian Film FestivalThe Global Egyptian Film Festival Society presents a programme of six Egyptian films, including the following three. From Sept 10-15. The Grand Cinema, 2/F Elements, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon, HK$80 thegrandcinema.com.hk. Inquiries: 2196 8170DestinyHistorical drama about the enduring legacy of the 12th-century philosopher Averroes even after he’s forced into exile by political rivals. In Arabic with English subtitles. Sept 10, 9.30pm, The Grand CinemaAsmaaDrama surrounding the courage of a woman who contracts Aids, and her determination to survive and help others in the same predicament. In Arabic with English subtitles. Sept 11, 9.30pm, The Grand CinemaLustThe story centres on Umm Shooq, a woman whose sense of shame and inadequacy drives her to gain leverage over the little world in which she lives. In Arabic with English subtitles. Sept 12, 9.30pm, The Grand CinemaMerry-Go-Movies Star KidsHong Kong Film Archive presents a programme of 30 films starring prominent child film stars from Hong Kong cinema, including the following two. Until Sept 28. Hong Kong Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900The Prodigious Child and Her Loyal DogCantonese film featuring a precocious child (played by Fung Bo-bo) and a selfless dog. In Cantonese. Sept 13, 7.30pm, Hong Kong Film ArchiveStory of Father and SonAfter seeing a friend of his boss’ son get his promised promotion using connections, Shrimp’s father vows to give Shrimp (Yuen Siu-fai) a place in a prestigious school and a chance to make friends with the rich. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Sept 14, 11am, Hong Kong Film ArchiveAround TownKim Ki-bum Memory of Love Fan Meeting in Hong KongThe South Korean singer-turned-actor meets his fans. Sept 8, 7pm, Star Hall, Kitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$480-HK$1,280 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8100 0138Unleashing Leadership for Six Sigma/Lean ProfessionalsEngineering company Talent Management team head Patrick Cheung speaks about retaining talent to stay competitive. Sept 9, 7.15pm-9.15pm, Unit A, 12/F Success Commercial Bldg, 245-251 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 for Wisdom Club members/Grow team members/Six Sigma and Lean registered professionals/supporting organisations, HK$100 (non-members). Inquiries: 2135 9666Customs, Copies, and Smuggling: Secrets of Low-End Globalisation in China and AfricaChinese University of Hong Kong Professor Gordon Mathews examines how traders of knock-off goods in Guangzhou and Hong Kong deal in their informal circuits across the globe, including getting goods out of China and through customs in Africa. In English. Sept 11, 7pm, Hong Kong Museum of History, Lecture Hall, G/F, 100 Chatham Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 9746 9537Euro-Zone Debt Crisis: Unsolved, Ignored – But Still ThereChief economist of Commerzbank Dr J?rg Kr?mer gives his perspective on the root cause of the European sovereign debt crisis and explains his bank’s outlook for bond yields and currencies. Sept 12, 12.30pm-2pm, The Ballroom, Conrad Hong Kong Hotel, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, HK$590 (German Chamber of Commerce members), HK$690 (non-members). Inquiries: 2526 5481Flower Boats and Working GirlsLocal historian and writer Jason Wordie gives a fundraising lecture on how and why the commercial sex trade became so important in Hong Kong, and explores some illustrative personal stories. Sept 12, 6pm-8pm, Li Hall, St John’s Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Rd, Central, HK$400. Inquiries: 9870 6213The Judgement of Hong KongThe Sovereign Art Foundation presents a blind taste-off between 12 Australian and 12 French fine wines. Sept 12, 6pm, The Grand Hyatt Hotel, Wan Chai, HK$2,500 (tasting), HK$4,000 (tasting and dinner). Inquiries: 2542 1177Wine Rally at the BaySample wines from the old and new worlds, provided by premier wine merchants. Sept 13, 7pm-10pm, The Marquee and Spices Terrace, The Repulse Bay Hong Kong, 109 Repulse Bay Road, HK$438 in advance, HK$498 at door. 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