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1 November"

What's On: Sunday 1 November 2009

Hong Kong What's On: on Sunday 1 November 2009

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Art & Exhibitions
Niubi Newbie Kids II - Me Generation Mixed Media Exhibition
From: Thursday 15 October 2009 To: Monday 16 November 2009
Following the success of the first Niubi exhibition last year, the Schoeni Gallery are presenting a second exhibition by the group of young Chinese artists referred to as the Me Generation. Vernissage from 18:30 - 20:30 on 15th October, then every day at the Schoeni Main Gallery, 21 -31 Old Bailey Street, Central.
New Media New Thinking
Every Sun, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Sunday 4 October 2009 To: Sunday 1 November 2009
An exhibition examining the discipline of new media art. This exhibition is part of the October Contemorary 2009 'Now or Never' event. The exhibition and associated gallery events are open to all and admission is free. For further details tel: 3105 1127. Venue: I/O (Input/Ouput) U/G, Tung Yiu Commercial Building, 31A Wyndham Street, Central
Children's Events
Meet the Dolphins
Every day
An opportunity for visitors to meet the dolphins in Ocean Park, feed them and get into the water with them. Children must be aged 8 and over and 1m32 minimum. HK$680 per person. On Monday and Tuesday at 13:15, Wednesday to Sunday at 09:30 or 13:15. At the Ocean Park in Aberdeen. Tel: 2552 0291.
Dancing: Latin & Salsa
Sunday Salsa Caliente
Every Sun
Salsa Night. Beginner/improver lesson from 20:00 - 21:00, Salsa Party from 21:00 - 00:30. Admission HK$70 including free drink at Xperience, G/F Asia Orient Tower, 33 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai.
The Art of Dancing: learn Argentine Tango - Beginner/Improver classes.
Every Sun From: Sunday 25 October 2009 To: Sunday 15 November 2009
Learn to dance the Argentine Tango with Kamong and Edith Four Sundays from 25th October, Beginner/Improver 1A from 12:15 - 13:45. Improver 1B from 14:00 - 15:30. Improver 2 (for those who have acquired the basics or have taken 2-3 beginners workshops)from 15:45 - 17:15. Fee: $700 for each workshop ($190/class for walk-in - space not guaranteed and prior phone call required - tel: 2127 7936). Venue: The Culture Club, 15 Elgin Street (Lower), Soho, Central.
Film
Michael Jackson's This Is It
From: Thursday 29 October 2009 To: Wednesday 4 November 2009
English with Chinese in places and Chinese subtitles. Cinemas: UA Megabox - UA Langham Place - UA Times Square - UA Cityplaza (Taikoo Shing) - UA CityGate (Tung Chung) - UA Shatin -UA tmtplaza. See the UA Cinemas website for show times and ticket prices.
Star Trek (IMAX DMR version)
From: Thursday 29 October 2009 To: Monday 2 November 2009
Digitally remastered IMAX version of the classic SF movie. In English with Chinese subtitles. Showing at BEA IMAX at 12:50 and 21:50 on Thursday / Saturday / Sunday / Monday and at 12:50 and 18:50 on Friday.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (IMAX DMR version)
On Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 30 October 2009 To: Wednesday 4 November 2009
IMAX version of the Action Adventure movie. Showing at BEA IMAX Friday at 15:40 / 21:30, Saturday / Sunday at 09:50 / 18:50, Tuesday / Wednesday at 12:30 and 18:40.
The Dark Knight (IMAX DMR version)
On Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat From: Thursday 29 October 2009 To: Wednesday 4 November 2009
English with Chinese subtitles, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christopher Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart. Showing at BEA IMAX on Thursday at 15:40 / 18:50, Saturday / Sunday at 15:30, Monday at 15:40 / 18:40, Tuesday / Wednesday at 15:40 / 21:30.
Music: DJ & Clubbing
Alcohol Lab
Every day
R&B and Hip Hop every night from 21:30 - 04:00 at Yilou, 1/F Grand Progress Building, 15 - 16 Lan Kwai Fong.
Music: World & Folk
HKWMVC Annual Concert 2009 - "Something Old, Something New"
On: Sunday 1 November 2009
The special evening of music features the Hong Kong Welsh Male Voice Choir and guest performers from the Academy of Performing Arts. Tickets $180 and $250 available from HK Ticketing, Tel 3128 8288. The concert starts at 20:00 at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Concert Hall, Gloucester Road, Hong Kong Island.
Social & Community Events
Sunday Rides - Mad Dog MC
Every Sun From: Sunday 9 August 2009 To: Sunday 26 September 2010
Ride every Sunday starting at Granville Square, Tsim Sha Tsui at 13:00. Guest riders welcome, but should contact the Mad Dog MC first - email: mdmchongkong@yahoo.com.
Sports & Sailing
Sporty Sundays @ Soda
Every Sun
Popular lounge Soda opens its doors to sports fanatics looking for a place to watch their favourite games with fellow fans. Soda, 79 Wyndham Street, 12.00. Tel: 2522 8118.
Action Asia
Every day
Calling all adventure lovers! Action Asia organizes adventure events such as mountain biking and kayaking every month for adventure lovers of all levels. Details are available on the website. Tel: 3158 0251.
DeA Tigers Festival of Mini Rugby
On: Sunday 1 November 2009
Mini Rugby festival at Kings Park.
Talks & Workshops
Artist Workshop: Evan Roth presents Phone Tag
On: Sunday 1 November 2009
A Gallery event in conjunction with the New Media New Thinking new media art exhibition. Evan Roth will enable participants to tag the gallery using a newly developed iphone programme. The exhibition and associated gallery events are open to all and admission is free. For further details tel: 3105 1127. Time - from 13:00 - 15:00. Venue: I/O (Input/Ouput) U/G, Tung Yiu Commercial Building, 31A Wyndham Street, Central
Art & Exhibitions
Polar Crisis - Climate Change
Every Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 27 August 2009 To: Wednesday 4 November 2009
The exhibition aims at raising public’s awareness on the serious consequences of global warming as well as the close relationship between polar scientific observation and environmental protection. Opening hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 13:00 - 21:00. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays : 10:00 - 21:00. Permanent exhibition tickets $12.50 and $25.00. Venue: G/F Exhibition Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
No Money for Art vs No Time for Art! Stop-Motion Video Art Exhibition
Every Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Sunday 4 October 2009 To: Sunday 29 November 2009
A collaborative multi-media art exhibition featuring works by Hong Kong and Polish artists. Opening times: 14:00 - 19:30. At the C & G Gallery, 3/F, 222 Sai Yeung Choi Street South, Prince Edward, Kowloon
A Blow to the Everyday
From: Saturday 10 October 2009 To: Sunday 29 November 2009
A contemporary art exhibition featuring works by ChimPom, Kenichi Hagihara, Meiro Koizumi, Ayako Okubo, Yukihiro Taguchi, Shiro Takatani, Wah. Organised by Osage Art Foundation, part of October Contemporary 2009. Open from 10:00 - 19:00 at the Osage Kwun Tong Gallery, 5/F, Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong.
(last) intervention
From: Saturday 10 October 2009 To: Sunday 29 November 2009
A contemporary art exhibition featuring works by Kingsley Ng and Samson Young, part of October Contemporary 2009. At the Osage Kwun Tong Gallery. Open every day from 10:00 - 19:00. Location: 5/F, Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon.
Music: Classical & Opera
Electric Requiem: God Save the Queen
On Sun, Fri, Sat From: Friday 30 October 2009 To: Sunday 1 November 2009
A joint production by Contemporary Musiking and the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, this is an electro-acoustic spectacle written and directed by Samson Young, the first ever Bloomberg Emerging Artist Awardee in Hong Kong, with the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, conducted by Jean Thorel. Tickets can be obtained from URBTIX outlets. Performances at 20:00 on 30th and 31st and at 15:00 on 31st and 1st November. Venue: Black Box Theatre, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, Shek Kip Mei.
Sports & Sailing
Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2009
On Sun, Sat From: Saturday 31 October 2009 To: Sunday 1 November 2009
A six-a-side cricket tournament with teams from eight countries participating in fast-paced, 45 minute games for big prize money. Venue: Kowloon Cricket Club, King's Park. For further information contact Mark Burns, Tournament Director tel: 2543 8500 or email: mburns@hkcricketsixes.com
Local Hong Kong markets taking place on Sunday 1 November 2009
Hong Kong (website)
Stanley Market
Every day
A favourite of tourists seeking the perfect gift for their friends and family back home, Stanley market is packed with stalls offering Chinese artwork, curios, silk collectibles and more. It's also a great destination for Hong Kong-style "outlet" shopping. Stanley Market Road, Stanley, 09.00-18.00.
Jardine's Bazaar
Every day
The unofficial miniature version of Ladies' Market, Jardine's Bazaar is frequented by locals who love its convenient location, and are enticed by its great deals on women's clothing and other accessories. Jardine's Bazaar, Causeway Bay.
Pokfulam Market
On: Sunday 1 November 2009
Find wares by local designers, collectors, creators and artisans in this open-air market, running the first Sunday of every month, weather permitting. There is also live entertainment and displays of live animals. At the Podium, Cyberport, 10:00-17:00. Tel: 9247 5635.
Kowloon (website)
Flower Market
Every day
Colourful flowers can be found in this sweet-scented haven, and not just the kind that you buy on Valentine's Day either. The flower market is mecca for plants that can bring you good luck throughout the year. Market Road, Mongkok, 07.00-19.30.
Goldfish Market
Every day
Find aquariums and the creatures to fill them at the Goldfish Market. Don't be afraid to get a little wet in the selection process! Tung Choi Street, Mongkok, 10.00-21.00.
Ladies' Market
Every day
A tourist trap for sure, but that doesn't stop it from being good fun. Ladies' Market is the place to go for bargain clothing and accessories, and -- in spite of the name -- there's stuff for gents as well. Tung Choi Street, Mongkok, 12.30-22.30.
New Territories (website)
Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
Every day
The Bird Garden is a gathering place for the city's feathered-friend aficionados. The market sells bird-related paraphernalia from cages to juicy grasshopers. Yuen Po Street, Mongkok, 07.00-20.00.
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