Lasting Charm Enchantment

A group exhibition focusing on images of Vietnamese women painted by some of the country's leading artists. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm; Sun, 10.30am-6pm. Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255. Ends Thu

The Private Collection

Wattis Fine Art Gallery celebrates its 100th exhibition with rare items from the owners' private collection. Exhibits include historical paintings, drawings, prints and photographs of Hong Kong and Macau. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 1pm-5pm. Wattis Fine Art, 2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2524 5302. Ends Fri

Erwin Olaf

Newly opened gallery Art Statements Ltd exhibits the striking and controversial works of this contemporary Dutch artist. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm. Art Statements Ltd, G/F, 5 Mee Lun St, Central.

Inquiries: 2122 9657 or 9502 3847. Ends Sat

City Nostalgia: Hong Kong Landscape by Cheng Chi-fai

Featuring works in oil by the landscape and city scene painter. The focus is Hong Kong's old streets and neighbourhoods. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm. Grotto Fine Art Ltd, 2/F, 31C-D, Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends Sat

Fine Brushworks by Hunan Artists

Traditional Chinese works. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 1pm-7pm. Wan Fung Art Gallery, Suite 1102-03, 11/F, 9 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2739 9623. Ends Sat

Rare Book Exhibition

Recently opened rare books shop and gallery Indosiam is holding its first exhibition. Featuring rare books on China, Indochina, Siam and other East Asian countries. Wed, Fri-Sun, 1pm-7pm. Indosiam Rare Books, 1/F, 32 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central. Inquiries: 2854 2853. Ends Mar 28

Svein Koningen, Exposing Abstract and Colour

Inspired by music and industrial designs, the Australian artist uses thickly layered, bright primary paints mixed with polymer, and then slashes through the layers with different tools. Tue-Fri, noon-7pm; Sat-Sun, noon-5pm. Bark Modern Art, 1/F, 13-14 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7271. Ends Mar 28

Spring Gala

A group exhibition by the gallery's most popular artists and newcomers including Dai Pingjun, who specialises in contemporary Chinese portraits. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm; Sun, noon-6pm. Connoisseur Art Gallery, G3, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358. Ends Mar 28

Brighten your life

An exhibition to raise funds and educate the public about the Children's Cancer Foundation. Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm; Sat-Sun, 9am-6pm. Euro Cafe, 1/F, HK Central Station, (near Exit D), and Euro Cafe, 1/F, Entertainment Bldg, 30 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2420 2472. Ends Mar 31

Four Dimensional

Four contemporary Chinese artists with distinct styles: experimental techniques by Li Tianyuan, whimsical history works by Huang Qihou, dreamlike scenes from Yu Qiping, and fusions of classicism and modernism by Yuan Qinhua. Daily at J. Gallery, ME 10-12, The Peninsula hotel, Salisbury Rd, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2369 9062. Ends Mar 31

Taiwan Beyond Reality

Works by eight Taiwanese artists. Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm; Sat, 10am-6pm. Hanart TZ Gallery,

202 Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Apr 3

Performing Arts

Li Chuanyun and the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra

The programme includes Sibelius' Finlandia, Op 26, and Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op 47, and Sarasate's Carmen Fantasy, Op 25. Conducted by Dr Yip Wai-hong. Tomorrow, 8pm. HK City Hall Concert Hall. $80-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Dvorak in Prague

The Hong Kong Sinfonietta commemorate the centenary of the Czech composer's death. The programme includes some of his lesser-heard masterworks including Symphony No 8, Violin Concerto in A Minor. Conducted by Yip Wing-sie. With Ivan Chan on violin. Fri, 8pm. Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. $100-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Ten

Wang Jian and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra

Mainland cellist Wang Jian performs Prokofiev's Sinfonia Concertante for Cello and Orchestra with the HKPO under the baton of Matthias Bambert, principal conductor of the West Australia Symphony Orchestra. Fri-Sat, 8pm. HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall, $80-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Harmonica Recital

Ho Kit-fun performs virtuoso pieces transcribed for harmonica by himself, including Una Furtive Lagrima, The Swan and Carmen Fantasy. Sat, 8pm. $80, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Chinese Opera and Martial Arts

Chinese opera virtuosi Lin Weilin and Lee Lung perform excerpts from kunqu and Cantonese opera masterpieces. Thu-Sun, 7.30pm. $100-$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Legend of the Great Archer

The Hong Kong Ballet celebrates its 25th anniversary with a new work inspired by a Chinese folk tale of passion, jealousy, intrigue and murder. Choreographed by artistic director Stephen Jefferies. Fri-Sun, 7.30pm (Sat and Sun also at 2.30pm). Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall. $80-$270 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Extra-curricular

Focus on Children's Understanding in School

The Focus group presents an open forum on the subject 'Living with Differences in the Family - Fine Tuning Parenting and Balancing the Care and Wear Across Siblings'. With Professor Loretta Giocelli, a specialist in learning differences, and family issues. Wed, 7pm-9pm. The Helena May, Garden Rd, Central. $100. Reservations: 2488 0611

Hong Kong Philosophy Cafe

Film

Early European Cinema: Germany

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288