Until February 1

Night of the Guangzhou Contemporary Artists

Planned by Guangzhou contemporary artist Jiang Heng, this is an exhibition presenting works of eight Chinese artists including Li Bang Yao, Yang Guo Xin, Shi Lei, Fang Shao Hua, Jiang Heng, Wei Qing Ji, Sun Xiao Feng, Duan Jian Yu. All of the featured artists have been active in experimental art in recent years, both domestically and overseas. Free admission. Call 3758 9257 for more details.

Crosstie Western Restaurant, 1/F, Guang Ming Lu, Hua Qiao Xin Cun (behind the Holiday Inn Guangzhou)

Music and Stage

Friday 17- Saturday 18

Colourful Fantasy

Show featuring the Chinese Minority Singing and Dancing Troupe, which is renowned for its excellent artists from different minorities from China. Ballet star Yang Li Ping is famous for her 'peacock dance'. Tenor Jiang Da Wei will present his classic folk song Fifty-Six Minorities Sing the Same Song. Mongolians De De Ma and Teng Ge Er will sing their unique songs Haven and Horseherd. Call 8766 9869, 8766 8978 for further details. RMB 80, 120, 180, 280, 380, 480.

8pm. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall (8355 2430)

Saturday 18

Clarinet and Trombone Concerto

Tu Song will blow you away as he blows out the 1st Clarinet Concerto (#73) in F minor and Ferdinand David's Falling in E-major. The trombone concerto will feature principal trombonist Guo Zheng. RMB 60, 80, 100.

8pm, Xinghai Concert Hall (8735 2222 ext. 886)

Saturday 18- Sunday 19

Vocal Concert: Twins

Local Hong Kong pop fans are all aflutter over the arrival of Hong Kong pop idols Twins. Twins erupted onto the pop scene reviving the tradition of heartthrob harmonies with darling very spontaneous dancing. See the real one (er two) and only live - at least this month's version. RMB 100, 250, 380.

8pm, Tian He Stadium (8704 9976)

Bar

Jan 18

Pretty Happy and Gay Party

Whether you are gay or just darn happy, here's a chance for discrimination-free fun. DJ Shadow and DJ Patrick will get the club grooving with their hot and sweaty music. Local well known dancer Tony will strut his sexy figure on stage as he flaunts it and gets the testosterone pumping. Paint the town pink this winter!

9:00pm - 2:00am, Wind Flower Music Club (8358 2446)

(Southcn.com January 20, 2003)