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13 November"

What's On: Friday 13 November 2009

Hong Kong What's On: on Friday 13 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.
Looking for Hongkongers - Mixed Media Paintings Exhibition
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday 2 November 2009 To: Saturday 28 November 2009
Artist Linda Liao has exhibited in Paris, Kyoto, San Francisco, Michigan, Klefred (Germany), Guangzhou, and Hong Kong. Born in Guangxi, China, Linda has studied and lived in Australia, Paris and various cities of Europe prior to settling down in Hong Kong in 1995. Venue: The Culture Club Gallery, 15 Elgin Street (Lower), Soho, Central.
Water and Oil Painting Exhibition
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday 3 November 2009 To: Saturday 14 November 2009
Featuring the work of Hong Kong born artist Tony Ng Chi Kin. At the Fringe Slowear Gallery, 2 Albert Road.
A Blow to the Everyday
From: Friday 6 November 2009 To: Sunday 29 November 2009
Japanese contemporary art exhibition curated by rock star curator Yuko Hasegawa. Part of October Contemporary Art Festival. Venue: Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F, Kian Kai Industrial Bldg, 73-75 Hung To Rd Kwun Tong
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.
Film
Moonlight Movies - Wall Street (1987)
On: Friday 13 November 2009
Moonlight Movies is a seasonal outdoor cinema utilising a 6.8 x 9 metre permanent LED screen at Cyberport Podium. Specially made beanbags provide casual seating on the grass and visitors can enjoy food and bar service by The Dublin Jack. For further information and ticket enquiries email phoebe@openairhk.com or tel: 2523 6835.
2012
From: Thursday 12 November 2009 To: Sunday 15 November 2009
SF movie directed by Roland Emmerich, with John Cusack, Amanda Peel, Thandie Newton and Woodie Harrelson. In English with Chinese subtitles. Showing at the following cinemas: UA Langham Place (19:00 / 22:00), UA Times Square (19:00 / 22:00), UA Cityplaza (Taikoo Shing) (19:00 / 22:00) and UA tmtplaza (18:30 / 21:30). Tickets available from Cityline tel: 2317 6666.
Music: Classical & Opera
Gidon Kremer and Kremerata Baltica
On: Friday 13 November 2009
The return of Violin Maestro Gidon Kremer with his Kremerata Baltica. The programme includes Schubert's Rondo for Violin and Strings and Mozart's Serenata Notturna K239. Tickets $180 - $480 available from URBTIX Tel: 2734 9009. The concert starts at 20:00 at Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
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: Rock, Pop & Country
DJ Andrew Spence Spins Tunes at MO Bar
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Canadian DJ Andrew Spence entertains the crowd in the stylish and chic MO Bar at the Mandarin Landmark Oriental by playing live saxophone and spinning house and breakbeat sounds. Every Tuesday to Saturday night from 20:00, at the MO Bar, G/F, Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Central. Tel: 2132 0077.
Lo-Fi (Japan) and Ricemagnet (Taipei/HK)
On: Friday 13 November 2009
Tokyo-based Jazz/funk trio Lo-Fi share the billing with Taipei/HK indie band Ricemagnet. Tickets $100 advance and Fringe members, $125 on the day. From 22:30 at the Fringe Gallery. 2 Lower Albert Road.
Social & Community Events
Chatterbox
Every Fri
Weekly morning coffee organised by the Australian Association in Hong Kong. From 10:00-11:45 at Great Food Hall, Pacific Place, Admiralty. Free entry. Tel: 6052 0090.
Ride on Hong Kong's Antique Open Top Tram
On: Friday 13 November 2009
Organised by the New Zealand Society of Hong Kong. The tram will depart from the Whitty Street Depot at 19:00. The journey will follow the Hong Kong Island tram line with an expected finish at 21:00. There will be food and drinks on board. Numbers are limited. For further information email: contact@nzshk.org
Sports & Sailing
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.
Talks & Workshops
Belly Dancing course (conducted in English)
Every Fri From: Friday 9 October 2009 To: Friday 11 December 2009
One of many part-time courses organised by The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Ten sessions, from 19:30 to 21:00 each Friday. The instructor is Mey Jen Tillyer and the cost of the course is $1480. For enquiries please call 2584 8721. To register contact HK Ticketing tel: 3128 8288. Venue: HKAPA 1 Gloucester Road Wan Chai.
Art & Exhibitions
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.
Theatre & Shows
Visual Music
On: Friday 13 November 2009
The opening concert for Microwave's Festival 2009, will feature the Asia debut performance of The Light Surgeon's (UK) True Fictions, an audio visual spectacle that fuses documentary film making, music, animation and motion graphics with cutting edge digital performance tools, with an original musical score created through the collaborations of 25 New York based musicians and vocal artists. The show will also include Beijing visualist group 8GG (8GG.com), the Washington DC based Fort Knox Five, who plays a new style of funk infused electronic music, as well as local supporting acts such as DJ G, Drumtronixx and HK-based Kiwi visualist Ian McKinlay. Free standing and seating, plus reserve standing and seating $320 - $650 from HK Ticketing, Tel 3128 8288. The show starts at 20:00. Venue: Rotunda 3, 6/F, Hong Kong International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Kowloon Bay.
Sports & Sailing
UBS Hong Kong Open Golf Championships
From: Thursday 12 November 2009 To: Sunday 15 November 2009
With prize money of US$2,500,000 the tournament is open to professional members from the Asian Tour, PGA European Tour, accompanied by players from the Hong Kong Golf Association, HKPGA, CPGA and nominated invitations. Starting field is 144. Tickets available at www.cityline.com, at any Parsons Music Branch or via Cityline hotline 2111 5333. Ticket prices: Thu-Fri (HK$120/day), Sat (HK$250), Sun (HK$300), all four days (HK$400). Venue: The Hong Kong Golf Club, Lot No. 1, Fan Kam Road, Sheung Shui, NT.
Local Hong Kong markets taking place on Friday 13 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.
Li Yuen Street East and West
Every day
Ready-to-wear garments or made to order clothing. From 10:00 - 19:00 at Li Yuen Street East and West, Central.
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.
Temple Street Night Market
Every day
Brightly lit stalls hawking a variety of clothing, pens, watches, CDs, cassettes, electronic gadgets, hardware and luggage. Food stalls offering a variety of sea food and hot pot dishes. From 16:00 - midnight at Temple Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon.
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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