Song of the Earth

Chinese artist Bo Yun's abstract expressionist paintings capture the spirit of landscapes. Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm; Sun and public holidays, 1pm-5pm, Zee Stone Gallery, G/F Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2810-5895. Ends today

About Women

Bold, beautiful and exotic female portraits by contemporary Chinese artists. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Connoisseur Art Gallery, Shop G3, Chinachem Hollywood Centre,

1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358. Ends May 10

A Brighter Palette

Vietnamese artists Le Thanh Son, Nguyen Thanh Binh and Dao Hai Phong approach colour in striking combinations. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm; Sun and public holidays, 10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St (corner of Hollywood Rd), Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255. Ends May 12

Photographe sans Frontieres (Photographer without Borders)

A lifetime of photographs in remote and exotic places by Dr Raymond Lasserre. Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 1511. Ends May 12

Science Alive

Explore the world of science through interactive experiments and exhibitions. HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East. Mon-Wed and Fri 1pm-9pm; Sat-Sun and public holidays 10am-9pm, free. Inquiries: 2723 3232. Ends May 13

Face Origami

Multimedia works by Bo Zheng that contort and transpose the human face. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm; Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe-Institut Hongkong, 14/F HK Arts Centre,

2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2802 0088. Ends May 21

Collaborative Paintings by Jao Tsung-I and Four Lingnan Masters

Work from the past century.

Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University of HK, Pokfulam Rd. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends May 29

Decoding the HairAn exhibition focusing on hair structure, hair care, and different cultures in the context of hair. Mon-Wed and Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm, Special Exhibition Hall, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, Kowloon.

$5, $10. Inquiries: 2732 3232.

Ends May 20

Pearl River Delta Exhibition

Celebrating the centenary of Chinese cinema, the exhibition includes photo stills of famous Cantonese opera actors and double blades used in Wong Fei-hung movies. Mon and Wed-Sun 10am-8pm, Exhibition Hall, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900. Ends June 5

From Eastern Han to High Tang

Archaeological finds that reflect the lifestyles of third to eighth century China. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin. $10, free on Wed.

Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Jun 10

Dr Sun Yat-sen and Nanyang

Historical photographs, illustrated panel text and a documentary video trace Dr Sun Yat-sen's time in the Nanyang region. Mon and Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun and public holidays, 10am-1pm, 1/F, Hong Kong Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST. $5, $10. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends June 20

Performing Arts

A Sentimental Journey

A play depicting the career of opera master Yam Kim-fai (Connie Chan Po-chu) from the Sin Fung Ming Opera Troupe. By Spring Time Stage Productions. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Today-Tue, 7.30pm; Mon, 2.30pm, Lyric Theatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. $180-$800 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2793 1123

Know Your Brahms

The HK Sinfonietta plays music by Brahms. Today, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, $90-$160 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2836 3336

Concert by Hong Kong Chamber Choir

Bach's Mass in B Minor performed by the HK Chamber Choir and HK Soloists. Tomorrow, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, $60-$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

King of Fairy Tales

Hong Kong Dance Company and Hong Kong United Youth Association showcase five fairy tales based on works by Hans Christian Andersen. Tomorrow , Thu-Sun, 8pm; tomorrow and Sat-Sun, 3pm (introduction and story telling an hour before each performance), Hong Kong Dance Company, 8/F Platform, Sheung Wan Municipal Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, $40, $80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 1809

Chick Corea Elektric Band

Reuniting for their 20th anniversary, this electrifying band have been called pioneers on the electric keyboard. Thu, 8pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Arena, 18 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, $150-$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Chorus Line

The musical portrays a gruelling final audition, and life in the theatre. Fri-May 14, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, Shouson Theatre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $160-$220. Inquiries: 9030 5066

Bamboo Dream

A dance fantasy staged in a forest of bamboo trees by the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. Fri-Sat, 8.15pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$280 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2268 7323

Womberang

An adults-only show about a woman in a gynaecology waiting room, performed by The American Community Theatre. In English.

Sat, 7pm, Ooh La La!, Pui O, Lantau, $480 (tickets: 2546 3543). May 14, 7pm, Grappas Cellar, LGF Jardine House, Central, $300 (2521 2322). Shows include dinner.

Inquiries: 2719 1202

Flamenco

The Felah-mengus Flamenco Workshop presents an explosive dance form. Sat, 1.30pm-1.45pm, Citygate, L2 The Bridge, Tung Chung, free. Inquiries: 2109 6651

The Children's Hour

Lilian Hellman's 1934 Broadway play about Mary, a dishonest and manipulative girl, who lives in a boarding school. In Cantonese. May 11-14, 7.30pm; May 14, 2.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $65-$100 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500

Side by Side

A programme of dance featuring ballet, modern, Chinese and musical theatre dance created by The Academy Schools of Dance and Music. French conductor Francois-Xavier Roth leads the Academy Symphony Orchestra. May 13-14, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $75-$110 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8633

Yellow River Cantata and Opera Highlights

Concert of arias performed by the Opera Hong Kong Chorus and Chung Chi Choir. May 16, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, $80-$380 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2234 0303

Saturday Night Fever

A highly energised musical based on the Bee Gees' smash hits, which tells the story of paint-store clerk breaking into New York's nightclub scene. May 20-June 12 (no shows on Mon), HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $350-$695 HK Ticketing.

Inquiries: 2584 8633

Extra-curricular

Organic Farmers' Market

Summer Music Academy

Tin Hau Festival

A colourful parade and lion dances honour the birthday of the Goddess of the Sea, Tin Hau. Today, parade starts at 10.30am, from Fung Kam St, ending at Tai Shu Ha Rd (near the Tin Hau temple), Yuen Long, free. Inquiries: 2508 1234

Shamanic Journeying

An intensive introductory workshop to explore your inner depths by shamanic journeying with Native American Eva Summer Breeze. Today, 10am-7pm, Reflections Bookshop and Resource Centre, 21/F Jing Long Commercial Bldg, 52 Tang Lung St, Causeway Bay, $1,500. Inquiries: 2504 1333

Photo Impressionism

Jive

Channelling and Mediumship

Elizabeth Hayes shares her insights. of enlightenment. Wed, 7.15pm-8.30pm, Reflections Bookshop and Resource Centre, 21/F Jing Long Commercial Bldg, 52 Tang Lung St, Causeway Bay, free.

Inquiries: 2504 1333

Travels in Afghanistan

The authors of this Afghanistan guide, Matthew Leeming and Bijan Omrani, discuss their travels and encounters. Thu, 6.30pm (dinner at 8.30pm), The Helena May, Garden Rm, 35 Garden Rd, Central, $200 (lecture and drinks), $500 (lecture, drinks and dinner). Inquiries: 2103 9508

Ayn Rand and the Morality of Capitalism

A discussion with Dr Yaron Brook of the Ayn Rand Institute. Fri, 2.45pm-4.45pm, Fringe Club, Fotogalerie Rm B, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $150.

Inquiries: 9273 0683

A Transformational Workshop

Australian trainers Tim Brown and Pamela Dockary present a two-day personal and professional development workshop. In English. Sat, 8am-late; May 8, 9am-5pm, 1/F, 38 Magazine Gap Rd, The Peak, $5,000 (early-bird discount by tomorrow ). Inquiries: 2849 8776

CPR & AED For Personal Trainers

A four-hour course on AED (Automated External Defibrillation) combined with CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation). Sat, 9am-1pm (in Cantonese); May 18, 1pm-5pm (in Cantonese); and May 25, 1pm-5pm (in English), Matilda Hospital, 41 Mount Kellett Rd, The Peak, $250. Inquiries: 2849 0357

Film

Pearl River Delta

A film series showcasing movies from 1898 to 2004 that highlight the land, lifestyle and folklore of the Pearl River Delta. Today-May 29, various times, HK Film Archive,

A Japanese Tragedy (Nihon No Higeki)

Zooming into the life of a war widow, director Kinoshita Keisuke flashes back and forth between her sorrowful past and desperate present. Shot in 1953, in Japanese with English subtitles. Today, 7pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $50 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2970 3300

The River Fuefuki (Fuefuki Kawa)

Bloody warfare is spread over three generations and sevent 70y years. With experimental visual motifs and splashes of colour over black and white scenes, filmmaker Kinoshita Keisuke captures sorrow, violence and mankind's insanity. Today 9.15pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2970 3300

Potsdam and Berlin, Germany

A guided tour of the palaces and parks of Potsdam and Berlin. In English. Today and Wed, 4.45pm (15 mins), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free.

Inquiries: 2721 0116

Sudden Impact - Meteors

Astronomy film show explores mankind's fascination with meteors and meteorites. It also takes viewers to recent meteorite impact sites. May 9, 5.30pm-6.30pm; May 28, 1pm-2pm, HK Space Museum, Lecture Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free (first-come, first -erved basis). Inquiries: 2721 0226

Sunset Bollywood

Documentary examines the rise, fall and continuous struggle of a few stars who fell from grace. Rahul Roy, Kumar Gaurav and Bhagyashree recount their meteoric rise to stardom, fall, and comeback attempts. May 9, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, Agnes b. CINEMA!, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9182 8482

Island of the SharksThe Cocos Islands have the world's highest concentration of large marine predators. In Cantonese and English. Daily, 3.50pm, 7.20pm (Sat-Sun also at 12.20pm), Space Theatre, HK Space Museum,

10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226

Forces of Nature

Experience Earth's fiercest volcanoes, earthquakes and tornadoes with scientists. Wed-Sun, 1.30pm, 5pm and 8.30pm, Stanley Ho Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Jul 31

MACAU

99% unknown

Cupidity

Melbourne-based dance company Strange Fruit showcases a story of two dolls' love and hate. Today, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 7.15pm, Macau Cultural Centre, free.

Inquiries: (853) 700 699

Installation Art of Park Sung-Tae

South Korean artist uses wires, steel, plastic and even light and fire to form human shapes. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm, Taipa Houses Museum, free. Inquiries: (853) 9884 173.

Ends June 12

Fun at the Beach

Celebrate the advent of summer on the beach, with singing and water-skiing performances (2.30pm-5.30pm); a sand model-building competition (2.30pm-4.30pm); beach football competition (10am-5.30pm); and workshops on family games, canoeing and drawing (2.30pm-5pm). Today, Hac Sa Beach, Coloane, free.

Inquiries: (853) 9884 116

National

BEIJING

China International

Gallery Exposition

Ballet

National Ballet of China dances excerpts from Yellow River, Butterfly Lover and Don Quixote. Music by National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra. Wed, 7.30pm, Tianqiao Theatre, 30 Beiwei Rd, Xuanwu District, 80-680 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 8315 6170

Patricia Kaas Beijing Concert

France's Patricia Kaas performs her signature pop, blues and jazz. May 15, 7.30pm, Great Hall of the People, West side of Tiananmen Square, 180-1,280 yuan.

Inquiries: (86 10) 6608 1188

Shanghai

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An opera in which a servant runs around after his wheelchair-bound boss. Today, 7.15pm, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre, 288 Anfu Lu (close to the Shanghai Library). Inquiries: (86 21) 6473 4567

NDR Big Band

The NDR Big Band from Hamburg performs today-tomorrow, 7.30pm, Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Rd, 100-500 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6386 2836

Garden Art Show

Sit outside and enjoy an art show set in a lush garden. Today, 3pm-7pm, Sasha's, House 11, No.9 Dong Ping Rd, Shanghai, $150 yuan, includes wine and snacks.

Evergreen Symphony

Orchestra, Taiwan

The orchestra interprets local Taiwanese folk songs and ballads into classical music. Tue-Wed, 7.30pm, Shanghai Concert Hall, 80-500 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6386 5772 or 6386 2836

TAIPEI

Ecstasy - the Visible

and Invisible Exhibition

A Dream Like a Dream

Chinese Film 100th

Anniversary Concert

REGIONAL

BangkoK

Jumbo Queen

If you're big-boned and beautiful (or like watching women who are), then you'll be thrilled to know that it's almost time for Thailand's annual Jumbo Queen pageant. Today, 9am, Samphran Elephant Grounds and Zoo, Samut Prakan (just outside Bangkok). Inquiries: (66 2) 295 2938

International Dance Day

Festival 2005

Soulful salsa

More Gratuitous Violins

Singapore

An Evening with Laura Fygi -

The Diva of Jazz

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance

Celtic music and dance based on Irish folklore. Tue-Sun, 8pm (Sat-Sun at 3pm), Kallang Theatre, 1 Stadium Walk, S$69-$135.

Lisa Wahlandt

'Funny Money' by Ray Cooney

Madama Butterfly

TOKYO

Diana King

A queen of Jamaican reggae and RnB performs. Today, 6:30pm and 9pm, Blue Note Tokyo, 6-3-16, Raika Bldg, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, 8,400 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5485 0088

Sleeping Beauty

Bolshoi Theatre dancers Nina Ananiashvili and Andrew Uvarov perform with Denis Matvienko. Today-Tue, various times, New National Theatre, 1,500-21,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5302 9999

New York City Opera

As a fixture at New York's Lincoln Center, the opera company performs programmes from Little Women and Madame Butterfly. May 19, 6.30pm; May 22, 1.30pm, Tokyo Kosei Nenkin Kaikan, 6,000-22,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5411 7345

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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