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ExhibitionsCircus CityKenny Leung displays paintings that explore urban spaces in the city through the process of dismantling, restructuring and constructing buildings.迷你倉 Daily, 10am-8pm, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 6711 0180. Ends Aug 30First SmashArt Experience Gallery's non-profit art project presents works by young, local artists exploring themes of society, the self and our relationship with nature. Mon-Fri, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sat, 11am-5pm, Art Experience Gallery, room 2009, 20/F Cable TV Tower, 9 Hoi Shing Rd, Tsuen Wan. Inquiries: 2110 9928. Ends Aug 31Light before Dawn: Unofficial Chinese Art 1974-1985Little-known works by China's most influential contemporary art groups: Wuming (No Name), Xingxing (Star) and Caocao (Grass Society). Tue-Fri, 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun and public holidays, 10am-5pm, last Thur of the month, 11am-8pm, Asia Society Hong Kong Centre, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, free (Asia Society Hong Kong Centre members), HK$30 (non-members). Inquiries: 2103 9508. Ends Sept 1Clique ArtsEstablished local watercolour artists Stephen Yau, Frank Kwok and Nancy Lee display various paintings on canvas. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, New Gallery on Old Bailey, 17 Old Bailey St, SoHo, Central. Inquiries: 2234 9966. Ends Sept 2Dr Sun Yat-sen and His FamilyExhibition outlining the history of the renowned political figure's family, with photos, artefacts and other objects. Mon-Wed, Fri, 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm (closed on Thur except public holidays), Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, 7 Castle Rd, Mid-Levels, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2367 6373. Ends Oct 30Maritime Porcelain Road: Relics from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau MuseumsOrganised by the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Guangdong Museum and Macau Museum, this collaborative show features 174 sets of items related to the cultural and historical significance, product development and trade of Chinese porcelain. Mon-Wed, Fri, 10am–6pm, Sat-Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm (closed on Thur except public holidays), Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$20, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Feb 16Performing ArtsThe Addams FamilyBroadway adaptation of the gothic television series centring on the family's daughter falling for a boy she wants to keep secret from her mother. Aug 27-31, Sept 1, 3-5, 8pm, Aug 31, 3pm, Macau Cultural Centre, HK$350, HK$480 macauticket.com. Inquiries: macauticket@kongseng.com.moCellistizzimo in Concert 2013Chu Yi-bing conducts the Cellistizzimo orchestra playing Beethoven's rondo from Symphony No 7, Rachmaninoff's Vocalise and others. Aug 27, 8pm, Y-Theatre, 238 Chai Wan Rd, Chai Wan, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2377 9875The Ninth and BeyondMark Hui and Sean Li conduct soloists Jovita Leung, Carol Lin, Christopher Leung, Albert Lim and the Hong Kong Festival Orchestra playing Brahms' Symphony No 4 and Beethoven's Symphony No 9. Aug 27, 8pm, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9286 1892Polygram Forever LiveStandard Chartered welcomes former artists of the fabled record label to come together for a one-off show. Artists performing include Alan Tam Wing-lun, Hacken Lee Hak-kan, Shirley Kwan Suk-yee, Priscilla Chan Wai-han and others. Aug 28, 8pm, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Dr, Wan Chai. Tickets are available through redemption at Standard Chartered. Inquiries: 2886 8868Ne ObliviscarisThe Australian metal band in concert. Aug 28, 8.30pm, Hidden Agenda, 2A Wing Fu Industrial Bldg, 15-17 Tai Yip St, Kwun Tong, HK$150 (advance), HK$180 (door). Inquiries: 9170 6073Tommy Chung & Soul RoomAn evening of blues music with Tommy Chung & Co and Soul Room. Aug 28, 9.30pm, The Wanch, 54 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, no cover charge. In儲存倉uiries: 2861 1621Brass KnucklesThe Miami trio play electro dance. Aug 28, 10pm, Levels, 2/F On Hing Bldg, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central. Inquiries: 2850 6826HeartsrevolutionThe electro duo of Leyla Safai and Ben Pollock in concert. Aug 29, 8pm, Hidden Agenda, 2A Wing Fu Industrial Bldg, 15-17 Tai Yip St, Kwun Tong, HK$280 (advance), HK$350 (door) ticketflap.com. Inquiries: 2264 1025Sabrina Ng Yee-ningThe local singer performs oldies in English. Aug 29, 8pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$120-HK$230 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2793 1123Justin LoThe Chinese-American singer-songwriter in concert. Aug 29, 8.15pm, Hong Kong Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$200-HK$550 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2905 8134Mojave 3The British five-piece play country and folk rock. Aug 29, 9pm, Backstage Live Restaurant, 1/F Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington St, Central, HK$280 (advance), HK$300 (door) wegottickets.com/event/234281. Inquiries: 2167 8985Impro-Active ShowcasePerformance by students of American Community Theatre's summer improv class. In English. Aug 30-31, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 (Fringe Club members), HK$150 (non-members). Inquiries: 2521 7251CinemaSummer International Film Festival 2013Hong Kong International Film Festival Society presents 21 films, including the following one. Until Aug 27 . Hong Kong 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; 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 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2970 3300Young & BeautifulFran?ois Ozon's drama about a teen girl living a double life as a student and a prostitute. Closing film of the festival. In French with English subtitles. Aug 27, 7.30pm, 9.45pm, The Grand Cinema9th InDPanda International Short Film FestivalInD Blue presents three short film programmes, including the following two. Ends Sept 9. Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$65 cinema.com.hk. Inquiries: 2572 7202Gay Shorts 1Eight shorts, including Chaser, about a gay man's escape from his conservative Jewish family. Films with dialogue all contain English subtitles. Aug 27, 7.40pm, Broadway CinemathequeOscar plusProgramme of five shorts, including Life, Lust & Longing, about a woman longing for a child, and Henry, about a concert pianist and his frustrations at losing a loved one. Various languages, all with English subtitles. Aug 28, 7.40pm, Broadway CinemathequeHKIFF Cine FanThe Hong Kong International Film Festival Society presents films to broaden audience appreciation, including the following three. 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 33002001: A Space OdysseyStanley Kubrick's epic sci-fi film about a series of encounters between humans and advanced machines known as monoliths. Aug 28, 7.30pm, Aug 29, 7.15pm, The Grand CinemaWhere is the Friend's Home?Abbas Kiarostami's drama about a young schoolboy who embarks on journey to return a notebook he mistakenly took in order to save his friend from expulsion. In Persian with Chinese and English subtitles. Aug 29, 7.30pm, Hong Kong Arts CentreAnd Life Goes On…Abbas Kiarostami's faux-documentary sees the "director" and his "son" travel to an earthquake-devastated area to search for the actors of one of Kiarostami's earlier films. In Persian with Chinese and English subtitles. Aug 30, 7.30pm, Hong Kong Arts Centre迷你倉沙田