38 Peel St (corner of Hollywood Rd), Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255.

Ends today

Photographe Sans Frontieres (Photographer with No Borders)

A lifetime of photographs in remote and exotic places by Dr Raymond Lasserre. Foreign Correspondent's Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries:

2521 1511. Ends today

Science Alive

Interactive experiments and exhibitions. 1pm-9pm, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, free. Inquiries: 2723 3232. Ends tomorrow

International Museum

Day 2005, Hong Kong

Twenty-six museums offer free admission (except the Special Exhibition Hall of the HK Science Museum and the Space Theatre of the HK Space Museum), featuring more than 100 exhibitions. Sat-Sun various times and venues. Inquiries: hk.heritage.museum

StopMotion Dance Photography

Highlights Chris Nash's retrospective on 20 years of contemporary UK dance. Daily, 10am-8pm, Festival Walk, LG, Area D, Tat Chee Rd, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: 2913 5215.

Ends May 16

The Forbidden City

Painter Charles Chauderlot created ink paintings of Beijing's treasures over two years after an invitation by the Chinese government. Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm; Sat, 9am-1pm, Main Lobby, Bank of China Tower, 1 Garden Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2826 6668. Ends May 30

Return to Nature

Le Thanh Son creates impressionist scenes of Vietnamese landscapes and daily life. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Galerie La Vong, 13/F One Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2869 6863. Ends Jun 3

White Cube

Tsang Kin-wah's installation of subtle white patterns with profanities, plus some paintings. Tue-Sat, 1pm-7pm; Sun, 2pm-5pm, John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends Jun 5

Six Masters of the

Early Qing Dynasty

Traditional landscape and flower paintings from 14th- to 16th-century China. Daily, 10am-6pm (closed Thu except public holidays), HK Museum of Art,

10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2721 0116

From Eastern Han to High Tang

Archaeological finds from ancient 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

Huizhou Vernacular ArchitectureCarvings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. 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 Jul 11

Secret Codes -

The Art of Hon Chi-fun

Featuring his 'circle' series and works from the past four decades. Daily, 10am-6pm (closed Thu except public holidays), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jul 31

Tea Ware by Hong Kong

Potters 2005

Artistic trends in ceramic tea ware. Daily, 10am-5pm, closed Tue, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, 1/F Galleries, 10 Cotton Tree Drive, Central. Inquiries: 2869 0690. Ends Nov 14

Performing Arts

Chorus Line

A musical painting a true picture of theatre life. Today-Sat, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, Shouson Theatre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $160-$220. Inquiries: 9030 5066

Sordid Lives

An adults-only comedy about a family coming together for a funeral in Texas (below). Today-Sat, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 02 Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $200 HK Ticketing ($160 members). Inquiries: 9314 0624

The Children's Hour

Lilian Hellman's 1934 play about Mary, a manipulative girl who lives in a boarding school. In Cantonese. Today-Sat, 7.30pm (Sat also at 2.30pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $65-$100 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500

Solitudes Multiples

Tale of desire, rejection and power. In Cantonese and French. Today-Sat, 7.30pm (Sat also at 3pm), Fringe Club, O2 Theatre,

2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $100-$170 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:

2521 7251

Soul Dragon

Womberang

A comedy about a woman in a gynaecology waiting room. Sat, 7pm, Grappas Cellar, LGF Jardine House, Central, $300 (tickets: 2521 2322), includes dinner. Inquiries: 2719 1202

That's Entertainment

The Nova HK Women's Choir sings numbers from musicals. Sat, 6.30pm, The Helena May, Garden Rm, 35 Garden Rd, Central, $500, includes dinner and drinks. Inquiries: 9122 1050

Zheng He and the Emperor

Play about a famous eunuch from the Ming dynasty. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Sat-May 23, 7.45pm (no show May 16), Kwai Tsing Theatre, Auditorium, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, $100-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900

Tedi Papavrami

Violinist joins the HK Sinfonietta to showcase Symphonie Espagnole by Lalo. May 15, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Patti Austin

Grammy award-winning jazz artist sings songs from her tribute album, For Ella (Ella Fitzgerald). May 16, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, 8pm, $150-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Les Six and Friends

Chamber choir Les Six features guest clarinettist Yves Severe. May 17, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100, $150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2921 2840

Pearl Drum Clinic 2005

by Omar Hakim

Drummer Omar Hakim performs The Groovesmith, an eclectic mix of jazz, R&B, rhythm and funk. May 18, 8pm, HITEC, Auditorium, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, $80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 27377602

Stranger Than Fiction

Highly theatrical dance dialogue by the City Contemporary Dance Company. May 20-21, 8pm; May 22, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803

The Sofa

Mon Cafe-Theatre interprets a series of short French plays where reality and the absurd co-exist. Presented over six evenings. May 20-28, 9pm, Gecko Bar & Lounge, LG/F Ezra Lane, Lower Hollywood Rd, Central, $180 (advance), $200 (door). Inquiries: 2537 4680

Kabaret

Katterwall's 1920s cabaret with songs from the Baroque, Broadway, Romantic and Classical eras. May 21, 8pm, The Helena May, Garden Rm, 35 Garden Rd, Central, $250, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2575 3931

Divine Divas - Bassey

& Turner at 97

Milli Munro is a look-alike, sound-alike singer playing tribute to Shirley Bassey and Tina Turner. May 27, 8.30pm, Club 97, $97, includes two beers; May 28, 10pm, Post 97, $197, includes one hour open bar (10pm-11pm). Shows at 9 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2186 1837

Extra-curricular

Revaluation of the Yuan

Aromatherapy Workshop

Create your own home spa with Decleor's experts. Today, 7pm-9pm, 16/F RBS Tower, Times Square, Causeway Bay, $80 (reservations required). Inquiries: 2111 8780

Legacy of Luxury

Exhibition and sale of Chinese and English Antique Silver. Today, 6pm-9pm; tomorrow, 10am-7pm; Sat, 10am-6pm, Conrad Hotel, 7/F Caine Rm, Pacific Place, Admiralty, free. Inquiries:

2858 0911

Arts Cafe with Chris Nash

Photographer discusses working with contemporary UK dancers and choreographers for the past 20 years. Tomorrow, 7pm, British Council, Level 3, 3 Supreme Court Rd, Admiralty, free. Inquiries:

2913 5215

Art on the Beach

Create a masterpiece painting on the beach. Sat, 7pm, Treasure Island, Pui O beach, Lantau, $350, includes canvas and paint (free camping available). Inquiries: 2546 3543

Photography Workshop

Level II by Chris Nash

Free Walking Tour

of Tsim Sha Tsui

Founders of Walk the Talk mobile guides, Stefan White and David Wong, lead a historical walk. Sun and May 22, 3pm, Swindon Bookstore, Lock Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, free (registration required). Inquiries: 9772 4737

A Conversation with

David Henry Hwang

Award-winning Asian American playwright, screenwriter, and librettist discusses his works, including Pulitzer Prize nominated play M. Butterfly. May 17, 6.30pm (dinner at 8.30pm), Basics Club, 8/F South China Bldg, 1-3 Wyndham St, Central, $200, $500. Inquiries: 2103 9508

Breakfast with James L Balsillie

Corporate Social Responsibility Bilingual Workshop

Speakers include Bernard Chan, HK Council of Social Services and Legco member and Jane Lau, public affairs director of CLP Power. May 19, 9am-6pm, Man Yee Building, 68 Des Voeux Rd, Central, $250, includes lunch. Inquiries: 2110 8700

2005 Sovereign Asian Art Auction

Dinner and auction of 29 finalists' works from an art competition. The evening includes live entertainment. May 20, 7pm (reception), 8pm (dinner and auction), Cuisine Cuisine, 3/F IFC Mall, Central, $1,500 per person. Inquiries: 2542 1177

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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