A large-scale exhibition of 72 antique Chinese painting and calligraphy works is on display in the Shanghai Museum. The works are dated between the Jin and Yuan dynasties (AD 265-1368), an important period when Chinese art took shape and flourished.

Until January 6, 2003

Shanghai Museum

201 Renmin Dadao

Tel: 6372-3500 ext 555

20 yuan

168 paintings

Yuan Hongbin holds a solo exhibition in the Exhibition Hall of the Super Brand Mall until January 10. Yuan is famous for his use of coloured cotton fibres to create paintings. A total of 168 paintings are on show.

Until January 10

1F, 168 Lujiazui Xilu

Tel: 6887-7888

Shanghai Biennale

The theme of this year's Biennale is Urban Creation. Artists manifest their perceptions of modern cities in paintings, installations, and photographs.

Until January 26

Shanghai Art Museum

457 Nanjing Xilu

Tel: 6327-2829

New Year pictures

Taohuawu woodcarving print works are a traditional medium of Suzhou. Legendary tales and images symbolizing good luck and happiness are usually depicted in bright colours.

January 5-31

Elegant Gallery

5 Anfu Lu

Tel: 5403-9942

Wedding fair

The Holiday Inn Pudong Shanghai in co-operation with WATABE Wedding, C.S. Ceremony and Rijia Taxi will present an unforgettable wedding fair on January 4 in the Shanghai Suite. Fashion shows, live wedding dress show, traditional Chinese wedding ceremony and grand lucky draws will be included in the fair.

2:00pm-5:30pm, January 4

3F, 899 Dongfang Lu

Tel: 5830-6666 ext 70350

Feminine petals

Sex is hidden somewhere on the canvas of Peng Mingliang. The artist's brush explores feminine beauty interwoven with sexual desire. Overlapping petal shapes are his favourite form. Residing in a villa in Songjiang District, Peng keeps a low-profile in local art circles.

169, Lane 688, Ledu Lu

Songjiang District

Tel: 13801776499

Lu Xin oil

Lu Xin paints using a realistic method but depicts scenes that exist only in legends, fairytales and classical literary works. He entitled the exhibition, Reading.

December 15-January 10

The Room With A View

12F, 479 Nanjing Donglu

Tel: 6352-0256

Photos of China

Flore Lamoureux displays his works at 95 Shangwen Lu. The works on exhibition now are about Southeast Asia.

Till January 26

Lane 133, 95 Shangwen Lu

Tel: 6367-2555

Dancing eyes

Works of Zhou Qian and Wang Yichu are on exhibition. Bright colours and expressionistic styles add to the excitement of the show.

ART50, 50F Novotel Atlantic Hotel

728 Pudong Dadao

Tel: 5036-6666

Eastlink is back

Artists and galleries moving out of the red building on Suzhou Creek found a new home on the nearby Moganshan Lu, opening new workshops and galleries. Eastlink is giving its first exhibition since the move.

January 2-23

5F, Building 6, 50 Moganshan Lu.

Tel: 6276-9932

Rock & roll live

Liu Xing and the "Wave" band performs. "Sunshine" art show, music, dancing, drama etc.

7:30pm, January 10

Shanghai Music House

230-3, TaiKang Lu

Tel:6226-8981, 13601744995

Adventure show

Adventure of an Amazing City, a show from Hong Kong, is being performed in the city. The show was once in vogue in the United States, Japan and Australia. Performed by 15 players, it will bring the audience into an old castle to enjoy an exciting and unforgettable Halloween Festival. The show will last three months, with programmes changing every month.

11:30am-8:30pm, Monday through Friday

10:00am-9:30pm, Saturday and Sunday

MM21 Plaza

401 Changshou Lu

Tel: 6277-8888

25 yuan

MOVIES

Latest releases in the new year

Harry Potter: The Chamber of Secrets

The chamber of secrets is open in Hogwarts again. Students become petrified by some unknown power and a new being is introduced, the house elf Dobby. Excitement is reduced because we have seen many of the tricks last year.

Hero

Zhang Yimou's first kung-fu film gathers a galaxy of Chinese stars - Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi and Jet Li. Critics have compared it to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Music by Tan Dun, and photography by Christopher Doyle.

The Two Towers

Second episode of "Lord of the Rings". The boxoffice surpassed that of "Harry Potter II". New species appear in the story. The adventure goes further.

Sweet Home Alabama

Kramer Vs. Kramer's new century edition. The woman left Alabama for New York and established herself, but her stubborn husband refused to accept a divorce. Starring Reese Witherspoon and Candice Burgen.

From last month

The Tuxedo

Jackie Chan's new Hollywood product. Taxi driver-turned chauffeur Jackie knew that he shouldn't touch the tuxedo of his millionaire employer. Once his curiosity took over, trouble started.

Spy Kids

Two children of a retired-spy couple set out to save their parents.

Super Cinema World

5F, Metro City

1111 Zhaojiabang Lu

Tel: 6426-8181 ext 168

Golden Cinema-Friendship

5F, Friendship South Shopping Mall

7388 Humin Lu

Tel: 6412-0260

Studio City

10F, Westgate Mall

1038 Nanjing Xilu

Tel: 6218-2173

Paradise Cinema City

6F, Grand Gateway Plaza

1 Hongqiao Lu

Tel: 6407-6622

Shanghai Film Art Centre

160 Xinhua Lu

Tel: 6280-6088

French movies

6:30pm, Every Friday

Cine Club De L'Alliance

6F, 297 Wusong Lu

Tel: 6357-5388

Mexican movies

6:00pm, Every Friday

In Spanish without subtitles.

9B Qihua Tower

1375 Huaihai Zhonglu

Tel: 6437-9585

(Shanghai Star January 3, 2003)