Women of All Seasons

Eight international female sculptors who live and work in Italy present their work. Daily, 11am-6pm. The HarbourSide, Union Square, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2577 6262. Ends Apr 30

Perfect

Abstract artist Sophie Dube presents small-scale acrylics on canvas. Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm. China Tee Club, 1/F, Pedder Bldg, 12 Pedder St, Central. Inquiries:

2521 0233. Ends Apr 30

1974-2004: Celebrating 30 Years of Fine Art

Fabien Verschaere

Contemporary paintings and installations by the French artist. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm. Art Statements, G/F, 5 Mee Lun St, Central (down from 85 Hollywood Rd).

Inquiries: 2122 9657. Ends Apr 30

20 Years of Hanart TZ Gallery

A wide variety of old and new works by Asian artists. Opens today, 6pm-8.30pm, then daily, 10am-8pm. 4-5/F, Pao Gallery, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Free. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends May 1

Ink Traces: Zen Daruma Paintings

An exhibition of monochromatic paintings from the early 20th century, depicting Daruma, the first Zen Buddhist patriarch, as a symbol of insight. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm; Sat, 11am-6.30pm. Tao Evolution, G/F, 62A Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2521 1315. Ends May 1

Objects for the Scholar's Desk

More than 100 items from the desks of traditional Chinese

scholars of the literati, from brushes and ink to table screens and zithers. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.45pm; Sun, 12.30pm-5.30pm. West-wing Galleries, Art Museum, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7416. Ends May 2

Cries and Whispers

A joint exhibition by French-born Australian artist Christine Maudy and Australian resident of Chinese origin, Yifeng Tan. Tue-Fri, noon-7pm, Sat-Sun, noon-6pm. Bark Modern Art, 1/F, 13-14 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries:

2537 7271. Ends May 2

Performing Arts

Peer Gynt

The Hong Kong Philharmonic

Orchestra and the Opera Society of Hong Kong perform Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt: The Mythic Scandinavia, composed for Ibsen's poetic drama. Featuring soprano Eteri Lamoris. Today, 8pm. Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. $60-$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2312 9009

Merce Cunningham

Dance Company

The American dance company performs several pieces by the celebrated choreographer, including the Asian premiere of BIPED, which uses computer animation to create virtual dancers who dance alongside real-life counterparts. Today, 7.30pm. Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre. $160-$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Music Evergreen

A concert of classical works by four Chinese virtuosi musicians, whose ages range from 75 to 84. With gaohu master Gan Shangshi

(replacing erhu virtuosi Zhang Rui who is unable to perform), Lu Chunling on dizi, Lin Shicheng (pipa) and Lin Maogen (zheng).

Tomorrow, 8pm. Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. $100-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Guys & Dolls

The Hong Kong Singers presents the Broadway musical classic. The multinational cast of singers, dancers and actors is accompanied by a 14-piece orchestra. Daily, 7.30pm; Sat and Sun, also at 2.30pm. City Hall Theatre, Central. $230-$330 Urbtix or Hong Kong Singers.

Extra-curricular

World's Fair

Multicultural-themed fair, with food stalls, gift shopping area,

music and dance performances. Today, 11am-4pm. Hong Kong

International School, Tai Tam

campus, 1 Red Hill Road. Free

entry. No parking available.

Inquiries: 2813 4443

The Legend of Mulan

The Chunky Onion Players presents a drama with kung fu, original songs and audience participation. For children aged two and above. In English. Today and tomorrow, 11.30am and 2.30pm. Grappa's Country Restaurant, Jardine House, Central. $150 in advance, $180 at door. Free for under-twos. Includes snack sandwich and pizza buffet served 30 minutes before show. Inquiries: 2110 0014

Yin Yu Tang: Reconstructing a Chinese House

Curator Nancy Berliner recounts the story of the disassembly of a Qing dynasty house in Anhui province, and its reconstruction in Salem, Massachusetts, by a team of American and Chinese craftsmen. Apr 26, 7pm. The Hong Kong Club, 1/F, Harcourt Suite, 7 Jackson Rd, Central. Followed by optional dinner at 8.30pm. $100-$400. Inquiries: 2013 9508

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

A series of discussions about the original yoga textbook by visiting monk and scholar Swami Damodarananda of the Ramakrishna Mission. In English. Free. Participants should bring a copy of the book. Apr 26, May 3 and May 10, 7pm-8.30pm. Sachananda Yoga Shala, L/16, One Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 9669 4000

Film

Novel Drama Melodrama

The Hong Kong Film Archive screens Cantonese and Putonghua literary adaptations created in the 1950s and 1960s. Cantonese classics until Apr 30, Putonghua classics from May 1-30. Some films have English subtitles. 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. $30, Urbtix.

Night Scene

Barside Classical Piano

Natalie Chan and Suji Tsui play a programme of classical music.

Today, 6pm-7.30pm. Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Brown Sugar

Indie alternative rock night, with a tribute to Kurt Cobain. Today, until late. Amnesia, 3/F Al Aqmar House, 30 Hollywood Rd, SoHo.

Inquiries: 6440 2166

Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra

Big band jazz. Today, 10.30pm. Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. $80, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251

House

House music with DJ Antman.

Today, 10.30pm until late. One-fifth, StarCrest, 9 Star St, Wan Chai.

Inquiries: 2520 2515

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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