Contemporary Chinese Conversation

Mixed media paintings by Chen Wei Min and Xiaoyang. Daily, 10am-11.30am and 3pm-6.30pm, Brasserie on the Eighth, Conrad Hotel, Pacific Place, Queensway, Central. Inquiries: 2559 5141.

Ends Sep 15

Fortune Seeker II

Surrealist works by Liu Baomin. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Sun, noon-5pm, Gallery on Old Bailey, 17 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 7122. Ends Sep 17

Packed

Works by Stephen Eastaugh, exploring themes including travel, local quirks and landscapes. Tue- Sat, 1pm-7pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, John Batten Gallery, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018.

Ends Sep 18

The Moment

Still life, portrait photographs and video of Hong Kong by local artist Galen Tse. Tue-Sun, noon-3.30pm and 4.30pm-8.30pm, Agnes b. Librairie Galerie, 22 Elgin St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends Sep 26

East-West RetroArtive

Contemporary photographs and paintings that exemplify modern, futuristic cities by local and international artists including Hong Kong's Warren Leung Chi-wo, Erwin Olaf (Netherlands), Fabien Verschaere (France) and JonOne (US). Daily, 10.30am-7.30pm, Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657 or 9502 3847. Ends Sep 30

Hong Kong Foodscape - Text Image Installation

An exploration of Hong Kong's food culture through photographs, poetry, installations and interactive exhibits that produce scents and sounds. Mon and Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, $5-$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends

Oct 4

Performing Arts

Hong Kong Sinfonietta -

Melange a Peter Donohoe

British pianist Peter Donohoe plays and conducts an all-Ravel programme of Le Tombeau de Couperin, Piano Concerto in G, and Ma Mere l'Oye (Mother Goose). Today, 8pm, City Hall Concert Hall. $150-$250 Urbtix

Passion for Shanghai Concert

The subtitle, A Nite of Chinese Jazz Music, says it all for the Shanghai Jazz Orchestra's three performances in Hong Kong. Today, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium; tomorrow, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium; Sat, 8pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall Auditorium; $80-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg (Russia)

This ensemble only performs works by its founder, Boris Eifman. The ballet Red Giselle, dedicated to the tragic life of Russian ballerina Olga Spessivtseva, will be performed today and tomorrow, 8pm; Tchaikovsky is a dance rendition of the composer's passionate creations, Sat, 8pm, Sun, 3pm, Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST,

$120-$340 Urbtix

HKPO and Joshua Bell

Grammy award-winning violinist Joshua Bell plays Brahms' violin concerto in a programme that features the world premiere of Clarence Mak's Voice of the Harbour, as well as Brahms' Symphony No3. Under the baton of Samuel Wong. Sep 10-11, 8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, $140-$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2312 6103

The Trocks

Faust

Charles Gounod's opera based on Goethe's tale of the devil and the philosopher he seduces gets an airing under the directorial auspices of local opera stalwart

Lo King-man, conductor David Stern and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, and the Chorus of the Opera Society of Hong Kong.

Sep 16-20, 7.30pm, Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd,

TST, $120-$650 Urbtix. Inquiries:

2268 7231

Oyster

With its title inspired by a Tim Burton book, this piece of music theatre from Israel's Inbal Pinto Dance Company promises dark humour with acrobats as marionettes and characters dressed in lampshades or black. Sep 17-19, 8pm, City Hall Theatre, Central, $100-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Extra-curricular

Auditions - The Hong Kong

Bach Choir

Music Appreciation with

Lam Man-yee

In the seventh of her 10-lecture series, the veteran composer and Canto-pop songwriter talks about music that involves both live instrumentation and taped elements. Leung Kin-fung, famous for his work on electronic violin, demonstrates. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Lecture Theatre, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Irene Fernandez:

Human Rights Defender

A talk by the human rights activist on freedom of expression and human rights in Malaysia. Sat, 6.30pm, Amnesty International Asia Pacific Regional Office, 16/F Siu On Centre, 188 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2300 1250

Film

Jules et Jim

Australia: Land Beyond Time

The greatest sights of the continent, from the red sands of the Outback to the richness of the rainforests, and to the beauty of Uluru. Not for children under three. Space Theatre, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $24, $32 Urbtix or Space Museum Box Office. For programme schedule and inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Sep 30

Night Scene

Lai Chi Lounge

With DJ Eric Byron from France, and free cocktails for the ladies. Every Thu, 9pm until late. One-fifth, StarCrest, 9 Star St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2520 2515

Scratch at Chapter 3

A chance for young and upcoming DJs to practise, show off their talents and maybe win a paid gig at Chapter 3. DJs will have one hour to scratch and should call ahead to schedule their playing time. Every Thu, 8pm-1am, Chapter 3, 23 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 5566

Azucar Latina Band

Latin dance sounds. Every Thu, 9pm-12am, La Bodega, 42 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, free. Inquiries: 2524 7790

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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