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Hong Kong What's On Guide

17 November"

What's On: Tuesday 17 November 2009

Hong Kong What's On: on Tuesday 17 November 2009

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Art & Exhibitions
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.
Live Art Performance by Graphic Airlines
On: Tuesday 17 November 2009
From 12:00 - 14:00 and 17:00 - 19:00 at the Schoeni Branch Gallery, 27 Hollywood Road, Central.
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
Salsa Loco at Sugar
Every Tue
Salsa Night every Tuesday. Salsa Lesson Beginners/Improver level from 20:00 - 21:00. Salsa Party from 21:00 - 01:00. Admission HK$120 (including 2 free drinks) at Sugar, 1/F On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central.
Music: Classical & Opera
Haydn Festival Documentary Exhibition: Haydn on Tour
From: Sunday 15 November 2009 To: Sunday 13 December 2009
Part of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts' 25th anniversary celebration. A collaboration with Austrian Consulate General Hong Kong. Besides biographical excerpts, the exhibition includes information on the places where Haydn lived and worked, as well as his compositional activity. Free admission, from 10:00 to 22:00. Location: Academy Ground Floor Painter's Corner, HKAPA, 1 Gloucester Road.
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.
Social & Community Events
Art Jam - Evening Party
On: Tuesday 17 November 2009
An American Women's Association social event. Acrylic paints, tools, canvas and apron supplied. Cost $575 members, $675 guests. For further information tel: Claudette Glubka, 2868 9756; Jane Buck, 9530 7957. From 19:00 - 23:00 at Artjamming, 123 Wellington Street, Central.
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
American Women's Association - Cantonese Lessons with Mr Conway Liu
On Mon, Tue From: Monday 16 November 2009 To: Tuesday 17 November 2009
Lighthearted classes with Mr Liu, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. Limited to AWA members, spouses and friends. All proceeds will go to charity. Cost: $400 per person for two lessons. Tel: 2527 2961/2. Email: info@awa.org.hk. From 19:30 - 21:15 at the AWA offices, Monticello C-7, 48 Kennedy Road, Hong Kong. Register online or tel: 2527 2961/2
Theatre & Shows
My Darling Clemmie
From: Tuesday 17 November 2009 To: Saturday 21 November 2009
Presented by Perilous Mouths Entertainment. A one-woman play written by Hugh Whitemore describing Winston Churchill's complex relationship with his wife. Tickets $220 - $280, available from HK Ticketing tel 3128 8288. Performance begins at 19:30 each evening, with a matinee performance at 14:30 on 21st. At The Fringe Club Studio, 2 Lower Albert Road, Hong Kong.
Art & Exhibitions
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.
Local Hong Kong markets taking place on Tuesday 17 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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