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SCMP Reporter

Published: 12:00am, 27 Mar 2004

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Exhibitions

Compassion and Fascination:

Chinese Buddhist Sculptures

Ancient Chinese Buddhist sculptures and rubbing of epitaphs from a private collection. Most of the exhibits date from the Northern Sui, Tang, Liao and Song dynasties. Daily, 10am-7pm. CityU Gallery, 6/F, Amenities Building, City University, Tat Chee Ave, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2788 7191. Ends Mar 31

13 Chinese Walls: Jia

French Polynesia-born and Japan-raised artist Jeffrey du Vallier d'Aragon Aranita's aims to communicate the cultural and working life of Hong Kong. HKIVE Sha Tin, The Library, 21 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin. Mon-Fri, 9am-5.30pm. Inquiries: 2256 7458. Ends Mar 31

Unspoken Dialogue

Inspired by Buddhist ideals and the I Ching, Vietnamese artist Le Thiet Cuong's paintings explores the simple values that protect against life's upheavals. Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm. Plum Blossoms Gallery, Shop 6, G/F, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189. Ends Mar 31

Extremes of the Universe

Exploring space and astronomy, including supernovas, the Big Bang and gamma ray bursts. Mon-Fri, 1pm-9pm; Sat-Sun and public

holidays, 10am-9pm. Closed Thu. HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East. $25, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2732 3232 or http://hk.science.museum. 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

Saigon Children Charity - Photography Exhibition

Photographs by young Vietnamese aged 12 to 16. In aid of the Saigon Children's Charity which teaches Vietnamese youth marketable skills. Daily, 9am-11.30am, 3pm-5.30pm. Main bar, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 1511. Ends Mar 31

One Earth One Bird One Human

An exhibition of glass and crystal sculpture by Colin Heaney, Noel Hart and Erika Mayer to celebrate the opening of this new glass gallery. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm. Gaffer Studio Glass, Unit 5A, 15/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2521 1770. Ends Apr 16

Cockobot - Installation Exhibition

The artist Cockroach exhibits robots made of metal, wood, plastic and other materials and some photographs and paintings. Tue-Sun, noon-8.30pm. Agnes b. Librairie Galerie, 22 Elgin St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends Apr 18

Performing Arts

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. Today, 8pm. HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall, $80-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Chinese Opera and Martial Arts

Chinese opera virtuosi Lin Weilin and Lee Lung perform excerpts from kunqu and Cantonese opera masterpieces. Today and tomorrow, 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. Choreographed by artistic director Stephen Jefferies. Today and tomorrow, 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall. $80-$270 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Oliver!

The musical version of Dickens' classic tale performed by 38 students from the HK International School. Mar 30-Apr 1, 7.30pm. Black Box Theatre, HKIS, 1 Red Hill Rd, Tai Tam. $40, $60. Tickets and inquiries: 3149 7238

Extra-curricular

The Little Mermaid

Story-telling in English for children aged four to 10. Today, 4pm. Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, Activity Room, 7A Kennedy Road, Central. $50. Inquiries: 6048 9809

Caribbean Kumina Reggae Dance Workshop

Drumming and Caribbean dance class. Drums provided. No experience necessary. Suitable for all ages. Tomorrow, 2pm-4pm. Lamma Power Station Beach. $50, $100. Reservations and inquiries: 6048 9809

Film

Darkness Bride

Set in an isolated Chinese village whose inhabitants believe an ancient legend that the unmarried dead will be lonely unless their relatives find them a mate. In Putonghua with English subtitles. Today, 5pm. Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $30-$50. For screening times, see www.hkticketing.com. Inquiries: 2582 0268

Helicopters in Action

Featuring Black Hawks and Cobras, this show takes you on a wild helicopter ride. Wed-Mon, call for times. The Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $12-$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226 or www.hk. space.museum. Ends Mar 31

Early European Cinema: Germany

Eight silent classics of German cinema from 1911 to 1929. $50 Urbtix. Hong Kong Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Inquiries: 2739 2139. For programme information, www.filmarchive.gov.hk. Ends Apr 5

Night Scene

East Side Stories: Carl Kennedy

The New York resident DJ spins upfront house and garage. With DJs THC and Antman. Today, 10.30pm. One-fifth, StarCrest, 9 Star Street, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2520 2515

Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra

Big band jazz with vocalist Elaine Liu. Today, 10.30pm. $80, includes one drink. Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central.

Inquiries: 2521 7251

Flower Power Milonga

Tango party. Today, 7.30pm-1am. In Mid-Levels. Call organisers Tangotang 8209 0520 for further details.

One Love

Playing Jamaican reggae, roots, dancehall, dub, and ska. Today, 10pm till late. Chemical Suzy, 2 Austin Ave, TST. Inquiries: 2736 0087

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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