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Tell Hong Kong about YOUR event! Hong Kong What's On: on Saturday 14 November 2009 Hong Kong: What's On 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. Microwave International New Media Arts Festival 2009 From: Saturday 14 November 2009 To: Sunday 22 November 2009 Annual multimedia arts festival. Exhibitions and performances at various Hong Kong venues. For enquiries and reservations and to arrange guided tours email: info@microwavefest.net. The main exhibition is at the Exhibition Hall, Low Block, Hong Kong City Hall from 12:00 - 20:00 every day. Project Room Exhibition From: Saturday 14 November 2009 To: Friday 11 December 2009 Part of the Microwave International New Media Arts Festival 2009. Multimedia art exhibition featuring Adam Bartholl (Germany), Kult (Singapore), Tiffany Holmes (USA) and Joao Vasco Paiva (Hong Kong). From 06:00 - 23:59 at the Langham Place Hotel Lobby - Level L and Level 5, 555 Shanghai St, Mong Kok, Hong Kong. Real Nature is not Green From: Saturday 14 November 2009 To: Tuesday 24 November 2009 Part of the Microwave International New Media Arts Festival 2009. Multimedia art exhibition. Concept: Koert van Mensvoort and Mieke Gerritzen. Thu-Sat 11:00 - 19:00. Sunday 12:00 - 17:00. Free admission. Reservations welcomed email: info@microwavefest.net. Venue: I/O (Input/Output) U/G, Tung Yiu Commercial Building, 31A Wyndham Street, 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. Dancing: Latin & Salsa Saturday Salsa at Jubilee Every Sat Salsa Party every Saturday. Warm Up Lessons from 21:00 - 22:00 and Party from 22:00 - 01:00. Admission HK$130, including 2 standard drinks. At Jubilee Restaurant and Bar, G/F & Cockloft, Man On Commercial Building, 12-13 Jubilee Street, Hong Kong. Tel: 2542 1255. Events & Festivals Standard Chartered Arts In The Park Mardi Gras 2009 On: Saturday 14 November 2009 Art Fun Day - Saturday 14th from 10:00 - 17:00 and from 10:00 - 16:30 on Sunday 15th. Event highlights include: Thematic Parade - 500 young people will parade around the lawn in Victoria Park, dressed in dramatic costumes and mobilizing giant puppets and rod puppets, 60 youth groups perform on stage, giant puppets (8 to 12 feet height) will be on display on the lawn for photos and there will be free art stalls. The Parade starts at 15:30 on Sunday. Enquiry: 2214 0266. Venue: Central Lawn, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay Film Moonlight Movies - Moulin Rouge (2001) On: Saturday 14 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: 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. Critical (Sweden) and Justice League (HK) On: Saturday 14 November 2009 Critical has been on the Swedish hip hop scene since 2005. His current album titled The Travel Journal features artisists from Russia, The Netherlands, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Canada, China and Malaysia. Tickets $100 (advance and Fringe members), $125 on the night. From 22:30 at the Fringe Gallery, 2 Lower Albert Road. Mark Jones plays the Wall of Sound 15th Anniversary Party On: Saturday 14 November 2009 From 21:00 at Sammi's Kitchen, 137-139 Connaught Road, Sheung Wan. Telephone: 2548 8400 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. Underground 88 On: Saturday 14 November 2009 Bands: Amino Shower, Cycle, FAD, The David Bowie Knives and The Scraps. Admission $100 (students $80). From 21:00 - 01:00 at The Melting Pot, Winly Building, Shop 3, 1-5 Elgin Street, Hollywood Road, Central Quiksilver - Joint University Band Show - Final show 09 On: Saturday 14 November 2009 Bands: Cafe Fiore, Daybreak on Monday, Dovey, GriN, Killer Soap, Nocturnal Rose, Staway. Admission HK$80. From 16:00 - 23:00 at Youth Outreach Hangout, 1/F, 2 Holy Cross Path, Sai Wan Ho. Truth Corroded live in Hong Kong On: Saturday 14 November 2009 Bands: Truth Corroded (Australia), Armoth & Protoss. Admission HK$120. From 19:00 - 22:30 at Warehouse, 116 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen. 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. Beach Volleyball Every Sat Beach volleyball games are held every Saturday afternoon at the Discovery Bay beach. Email antijunk@lycos.com for details. Tel: 6202 5777. Talks & Workshops Multimedia Workshop - solarCircus On: Saturday 14 November 2009 Part of the Microwave International New Media Arts Festival 2009. Hosted by Tiffany Holmes, an Associate Professor and Chair of the Art Institute of Chicago. Free admission on a first-come-first-served basis. Reservations in advance through email: info@microwavefest.net. From 17:30 - 19:30 at the Exhibition Hall, Low Block, Hong Kong City Hall. Walks & Visits Tour of Hong Kong Harbour on the Duk Ling Sailing Junk Every Thu, Sat Take a trip on Hong Kong's last authentic sailing junk. Boarding times: Kowloon Pier Thursday 14:00 and 16:00; Saturday 10:00 and 12:00. Queen's Pier Thursday 15:00 and 17:00; Saturday 11:00 and 13:00. The Duk Ling carries 36 passengers. To check availability Tel: 2573 5282. Kowloon: What's On 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. New Territories: What's On Music: Classical & Opera Being Gidon Kremer – The Rise & Fall of the Classical Musician On: Saturday 14 November 2009 Violin maestro Gidon Kremer is joined by music comedy duo Aleksey Igudesman & Richard Hyung Ki-Joo. Tickets $100 - $380 available from URBTIX tel: 2734 9009. The show starts at 20:00 at Tsuen Wan Town Hall, NT. 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. Walks & Visits New Territories Villages and Clan Halls Day Trip with Jason Wordie On: Saturday 14 November 2009 Arranged by the American Women's Association. full-day tour by chartered coach visiting the wai tsuen (walled villages) and clan halls in the northern and northwestern New Territories. Cost: $595 members, $665 guests. Contact Maggie Lasco, tel: 5162 9830. Meet in front of City Hall, near old Queen's Pier, Central at 08:45, returning at approximately 17:00. Outlying Islands: What's On Sports & Sailing The Corporate Adventures & BritCham YNetwork Beach Volleyball Tournament On: Saturday 14 November 2009 Book in teams of 5 with a maximum of 3 substitutes (total 8 per team maximum) or come along as a spectator. Cost: $400 per team member / $300 for spectators. Register online at the Britcham website. For further information email dovenia@britcham.com. From 10:00 - 18:00. Venue: Ooh La La Restaurant, Pui O Beach, Lantau Island 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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