Pick of the Day
Exhibitions
A Nostalgic View of Hong Kong
Early Hong Kong photographs, maps, prints, and books. Today, 11am-6pm, Picture This Gallery, Suite 603B, 6/F, 9 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2525 2820.
Ends today
Red Guards Today
Austria-based Chinese artist Jiang Shuo's delicate bronze sculptures. Today, 10am-6.30pm, G6 Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189. Ends today
StopMotion Dance Photography
Chris Nash's retrospective on 20 years of contemporary UK dance. Today-tomorrow, 2pm-8pm, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 1a space, Unit 14, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2913 5215. Ends tomorrow
The Painting Exhibition by Olivia Leung
Colourful ink paintings. Today-tomorrow, 9am-7pm, The Exhibition Gallery, 7/F High Block, City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central. Inquiries: 21049618.
Ends tomorrow
Secret Codes - The Art of Hon Chi-fun
Featuring his 'circle' series and works from the past four decades. Daily, 10am-6pm, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends July 31
Performing Arts
Punchline Comedy Club
Comedians Hal Cruttenden, Simon Bligh and Tom Stade perform. Today, The Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, Wan Chai, $260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2827 7777
Mozart in Prague
Piano concerto by Imogen Cooper. Today, 8pm, City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Phaedra
When the Queen of Athens reveals her love for her stepson tragedy ensues. In Cantonese. Today, 2.45pm and 7.45pm, Academy for Performing Arts, Studio Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $45-$90 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8514
The Sofa
Series of short French plays. Today-May 28, 9pm, Gecko Bar & Lounge, LG/F Ezra Lane, Lower Hollywood Rd, Central, $180 (advance), $200 (door). Inquiries: 2537 4680
Stranger Than Fiction
Theatrical dance by the City Contemporary Dance Company. Today, 8pm, tomorrow, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803
Saturday Night Fever
A musical about a store clerk breaking into New York's nightclub scene. Today-Jun 12, 8pm (Sat and Sun also at 2.30pm), no shows on Mon, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $350-$695 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8514
Sargam
Indian musicians perform Hindustani classical music, ghazals and classical dance. Today, 8pm, City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6143 9450
Kabaret
A 1920s cabaret. Today, 8pm, The Helena May, Garden Room, 35 Garden Rd, Central, $250, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2575 3931
Drum Jam
Kumi Masunaga leads a drum jam with more than 70 percussive instruments. May 24, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Cantonese Opera Excerpts
Three performances by the Academy Cantonese Opera students. Mighty King Farewells Yu Ji, May 26; Striking Jiao Zan, May 27; and Sweet Dew Monastery, May 28. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Shows at 7.30pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $55, $85 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500
Extra-curricular
Is Freedom Universal?
The HK Philosophy Cafe starts off with the film Gandhi, shown in two parts (5.30pm-8pm and 8.30pm-9.30pm) with a discussion during intermission (8pm-8.30pm). Today, Step Bar & Restaurant, 1/F, 34-38 Stanley St, Central, $100. Inquiries:
Sekhem Level 2
Workshop on sekhem, an energy healing system. Today-tomorrow, 10am-5pm, Reflections Bookshop and Resource Centre, 21/F Jing Long Commercial Bldg, 52 Tang Lung St, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2504 1333
The Parents' Journal Family and Home Show
Carnival-like atmosphere with shows, prizes and bouncy castle. Today, 11am-7pm, tomorrow, 10am-7pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 7B, Wan Chai, $10 (children free). Inquiries: 2505 7578
Bikini Contest
As part of a Tropical Beach party, the event includes a bikini contest. Tomorrow, 8pm, Staunton's Wine Bar + Cafe, 10-12 Staunton St, SoHo, free. Inquiries: 2973 6611
Free Walking Tour of Tsim Sha Tsui
Founders of Walk the Talk mobile guides lead a historical walk. Tomorrow, 3pm, Swindon Bookstore, Lock Rd, TST, free (registration required). Inquiries: 9772 4737
Film
The World
Jia Zhangke's film about a dancer in new China. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, May 27, 7.30pm; May 28, 29, 4pm; Jun 2, 7pm, Agnes b. Cinema!, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200
Unknown Pleasures
Story of two jobless best friends in Datong. In Putonghua with English subtitles. Today, 4pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200
Xiao Wu
A film about Xiao Wu (Hong Weiwang), a pickpocket and terminal loser. In Putonghua with English subtitles. Tomorrow, 4pm, HK Arts Centre, Agnes b. Cinema, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200
Night Scene
The Me? ... We Movement
An international group of musicians aims to transform Hong Kong's 'unhealthy music scene'. Today, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, Fringe Gallery, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $80, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Slinky
One of Britain's super-clubs comes to Hong Kong. DJs Dave Lea and Ricky Stone headline a night of underground beats and trance. Today, 11.30pm, Joint 15, 1/F Ming An Plaza, 8 Sunning Rd, Causeway Bay, $350 HMV. Inquiries: 9777 1299
Urbtix: 2734 9009
Urbtix/CityLine
credit-card booking: 2111 5999
Fringe: 2521 7251
CityLine: 2317 6666
HK Ticketing: 3128 8288