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Exhibitions
Contemporary Chinese Art
Limited edition prints by Wu Guanzhong. Daily, 11am-7pm, Lee Gardens, Office Lobby, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2830 5140. Ends Sun
Master Strokes
Landscapes by Qin Feng, inspired by the grasslands of his childhood in Xinjiang. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-3pm, Art Beatus Gallery, Shops 301-302, One Exchange Square Podium, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138. Ends May 10
Discovery of the Soul - Hoang Hai Anh
Arresting self-portraits and simple nudes and flowers by the Hanoi artist. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun, 10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255. Ends May 13
Travel Agency
Nika Spalinger, a Swiss multimedia artist and professor at the Lucerne school of Art+Design, presents a multimedia installation exhibition, inspired by tourism. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 2 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends May 16
Sculpture. Non-Sculpture
Plants embedded in head-shaped sculptures by Chris Chan, and everyday items transformed into art works by Wong Wai-yin. Tue-Sat, 2pm-8pm, Sun and public holidays, noon-6pm, 1a space, Unit 14,
Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends May 16
Oil Paintings by Ming Jing
Vignettes of daily life and semi-abstract still lifes in shades of grey, beige or brown. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Yan Gallery, 77 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2139 2345. Ends May 20
Pretty Ugly
A toy and animation show of about 100 plush, ugly dolls by Kim Sun-min of Seoul and David Horvath of New York. Daily, 10.30am-9.30pm, Fabrica Features, Basement, Benetton Megastore, 23 Nathan Road, TST. Inquiries: 2175 2013. Ends May 23
Positive Lives
A photography exhibition about people living with HIV/Aids. Galleries 4 and 5, Central Library, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay.
Inquiries: 2560 8528. Ends May 24
Performing Arts
Into the Woods
A musical based on the Grimm brothers' fairy tales, by Bloody Offal Productions. In English. Suitable for adults, and children over eight. Today and tomorrow, 7.30pm, Sat, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Shouson Theatre, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $180, $200 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2511 6192
A Journey Through Love
The Hong Kong Women's Choir sings songs of love and romance, with old and current favourites. All proceeds to Outreach. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Union Church, Kennedy Rd, Mid-Levels, $50-$100. Inquiries: 9768 1093
Augustin Dumay
HK Philharmonic Orchestra and Hilary Hahn
The violinist, named America's best young classical musician by Time magazine in 2001, performs with the HKPO. The programme includes works by Paganini and Bruckner. Conducted by Gunther Herbig. Tomorrow and Sat, 8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, $100-$360. Inquiries: 2312 6103
Extra-curricular
Food and Soul
Paint Cafe
Art jam evenings every Fri and Sat, 7pm to midnight. State-of-The-Arts Club, 2/F and 3/F, 78 Queen's Rd Central. $450 per person including all materials and drinks, or $380 for early bird bookings. Inquiries:
2526 1132
Bhutan - a 'Just in Time' Polity
Dr Brian Shaw, a lecturer in international politics, and Professor Anthony Hedley of the University of Hong Kong present an illustrated review of Bhutan. In English. May 14, 6.15pm, Extension Activities Room, 8/F, City Hall High Block, Central. Free, no booking required. Inquiries: 2813 7500
Film
Paris! Paris! Film Festival
Night Scene
Azucar Latina Band
Latin dance sounds. Every Thu, 9pm-midnight. La Bodega, 42 Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2524 7790
Jazz
Live every Thu, 9pm until late. Bohemian Lounge, 3-5 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2526 6099
Miami Thursdays
Old school breaks and hip-hop. Every Thu from 10pm, Club Nu, 1 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 2549 8386
Fringe Club - Three Bands
The Vincent Lam Band, Air Tub and Uncle Joe. Tomorrow, 10.30pm-1.30am. The Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central, $80 includes one standard drink, free entry for Fringe Club members.
Inquiries: 2521 7251
Urbtix: 2734 9009
Urbtix/CityLine
credit-card booking: 2111 5999
Fringe: 2521 7251
CityLine: 2317 6666
HK Ticketing: 3128 8288
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