CHINA LECTURE: "Beijing: Toward Sustainable Cultural Cultural Capital in China's Urban System," by Sen-dou Chang, geography professor. 11 a.m. Wednesday, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Moore Hall, Room 319. Call 956-2691.

VIETNAMESE LEGAL PROFESSIONALS, reception. 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Moore Hall, Room 319. Call 956-2688.

CHINESE HUMAN RIGHTS TALK: Harry Wu, human rights activist and executive director of the Laogai Research Foundation shares his personal story of imprisonment in and expulsion from China. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Mamiya Theatre on the St. Louis School campus, 3142 Waialae Ave. Cost $9 for general, $5 for students. Call 956-8242.

JAVANESE CONCERT by the UH Gamelan Ensemble. 8 p.m. Saturday, University of Hawaii-Manoa, music department Gamelan Courtyard, 2411 Dole St. Cost $5 for general, $3 for students and seniors. Tickets available at Campus Center Room 212, or call 956-8742.