A View from the East

Historical pictures by Chinese and western artists from 1750 to 1930. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Sun, 11am-4.30pm, Altfield Gallery, 248-249 Prince's Bldg, 10 Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2537 6370 Ends Oct 11

A Life that Changes Your Week

Christian Jankowski's international works, including a karaoke video installation and two videos: 16mm Mystery and Puppet Conference involving actual characters from the Muppet Show and Sesame Street. Daily, 11am-7pm, Para/Site Art Gallery, G/F, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Oct 12

Clotheslines

Spanish painter Marques de Jadraque explores mundane objects in vivid colours. Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11.30am-6pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane, SoHo, Central. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends Oct 19

Beijing in the Past

An exhibition of old pictures collected by the Capital Library of China showing the vivid style and customs of Beijing. Daily, 10am-8pm, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2921 0285. Ends Nov 4

The Work of Goddess - Tianhou Shengji

Folk-style paintings of mystical scenes by Yu Ping and Ren Ping. Daily, 10am-7pm, CityU Gallery, 6/F Amenities Bldg, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: 2194 2477. Ends Nov 6

Performing Arts

Sleeping Beauty

The Russian National Ballet Theatre performs Charles Perrault's classic fairy tale with Bolshoi Ballet soloist Vladimir Moiseev as the artistic director. Today, 8pm, Yuen Long Theatre,

9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long; tomorrow, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, $90-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

The Punchline Comedy Club

Basic Notes: Jazz Big Band Anniversary Concert

Local jazz band play swing jazz, be-bop, Latin, Cuban, funk and rock tunes. Today, 8pm, Cultural Activities Hall, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, $80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9659 9631

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shakespeare's comedy of

star-crossed lovers and interfering parents performed by primary students. In English with Chinese surtitles. Today, 2.30pm, 7.45pm, tomorrow, 2.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $50-$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2520 1716

Musicarama 2005

A new annual music festival organised by the Hong Kong Composers' Guild highlighting different music genres over four concerts. Performers include the quintet Brass Extreme Tokyo (tomorrow); HK Philharmonic Orchestra (Oct 12); vocalists David Quah and Jovita Leung with secondary and primary schools (Oct 25); and HK Pure Strings (Oct 26). Shows at 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $80-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2722 1650

Red Ribbon Night Concert

St John's Cathedral HIV Education Centre celebrates its 10th anniversary with performers including The Chamber Choir of South Island School, Ernesto Maurice Corpus, The Hong Kong Welsh Male Voice Choir and The St John Cathedral Choir. Oct 21, 7.30pm, St John's Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Rd, Central, $150, includes refreshments. Inquiries: 2868 2848

Extra-curricular

Mio Debnam Reads

Debnam leads storytelling for kids, reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. For kids aged seven to 12. Today, 11am-noon, Bloomsbury Books, 2/F Club Lusitano Bldg, Duddell St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2526 5387

Takarada Akira

Japanese film star Takarada Akira shares his experiences of working on Hong Kong and Japan co-productions, most notably Hong Kong Trilogy with actress Lucilla You-min. In Cantonese and Japanese. Today, 4.30pm, Cinema, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, free. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Textile Conservation Laboratory

Shagadelic 4

The Christina Noble Children's Foundation hosts a 1980s party with a DJ playing classics by New Romantics and Kylie Minogue. Today, 7.30pm-11pm, HK Football Club, 3 Sports Rd, Happy Valley, $675, includes buffet dinner and drinks. Inquiries: 2832 2186

Film

A Side, B Side, Seaside The story of two 17-year old girls who visit Cheung Chau and discover a turning point in their lives. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 5.50pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, $50-$65. Inquiries: 2388 3188

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Japanese animation set in 2032, when the country is inhabited by androids, cyborgs and a diminishing number of humans. Screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2004. In Japanese with English subtitles. Today, 9.40pm, Palace APM, Shop L6-1, Level 6, Millennium City 5, 418 Kwun Tong Rd, Kwun Tong, $65. Inquiries: 2388 3188

Night Scene

Academy Live

The rock'n'roll band perform, with support from Very Ape. Today, 10pm, Amnesia, 3F Al Aqmar House, 30 Hollywood Rd, Central, $60 (includes one drink). Inquiries: 6440 2166

Party Demon Trace One

Takkyu Ishino

One half of the techno-pop duo Denki Groove, Takkyu Ishino spins edgy, futuristic techno. Today, 11pm, G/F Causeway Centre Shopping Arcade, 28 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $180 (advance, HMV), $220 (door). Inquiries: 6554 7777

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288