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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Noel McKenna

Series of paintings and ceramic vases with a focus on rural and suburban Australia. Today, 1pm-7pm,  John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends today

On That Day, At That Moment

Zeng Hao's  paintings of characters and objects reflect the changing attitudes of a rapidly evolving society. Today, 10am-6.30pm, Kwai Fung Hing Art Gallery, G/F, 20 Ice House St, Central. Inquiries: 2580 0058. Ends today

Mindscape

Yuan Shun's  installations with sand and other media link different parts of the world, such as a hydropower station on the Yangtze River with  Florida.  Today, 10.30am-3pm, Art Beatus Exchange Square Gallery, Shop 301-302 Exchange Square I, Podium, Central. Inquiries:  2522 1138. Ends today

Optical Illusions

Illusions that fool the eyes and brain, and challenge common perceptions. Today-tomorrow, 10am-9pm, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends tomorrow

Statement and Dialogue II

Photography exhibition with  two identical figures within one scene. White Tube, 10/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9752 5860. Ends Mar 30

Full of Passion

Andres Merida's  surrealist paintings of figures and faces. By appointment, Sofia Gaspar Spanish Contemporary Art, 8/F, 53-55 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4667. Ends Apr 29

Performing Arts

The Ugly Duckling

The Carol Bateman School of Dancing and London School  of Ballet perform the tale of an ugly duckling that turns into a beautiful swan. Today, 3pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2397 4769

Our Home Our Story

The HK Dance Organisation, with 600 dancers, stages a journey of  events from the 1950s to now, with different styles of dance and 1970s Cantonese songs. Today, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, $90-$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Around the World in 80 Days

Faust International Theatre's musical about Phileas Fogg's  race against time. Today, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, tomorrow, noon and 4pm, Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $200-$588 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 7150

F4

The Taiwanese boy band play hits made famous by Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing  and songs from Fantasy 4ever. Today, 8.15pm,  HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hunghom, $120-$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Goodies, Beasties and Sweethearts

A children's journey inside a giant cake and a mini-cabaret by Canada's Theatre des Confettis.  No dialogue. Today, 10am, 3pm, 8pm, tomorrow, 10am, 3pm, 5pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung. Mar 31-Apr 1, 8pm, Apr 1-2, 10am and 3pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun. $140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Zheng Virtuosi in Concert

Zheng musician So Chun-bo  performs with the HK Chinese Orchestra.   Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600

Justin - One Good Show

Pop singer Justin performs. Tomorrow, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hunghom, $100-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2734 9009

All Over The World, Tonight!

Kassia Women's Choir celebrates global music with songs including Russian folk song Kalinka, Taiwanese folk song Diu Diu Dang A and Latin song Salsa Picante.  Mar 27-28, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Bldg,  345 Queen's Rd, Sheung Wan, $180, $200. Inquiries: 2575 3931

The Lady Kadoorie Master Series

Featuring classical musicians from Uruguay. Mar 27: Guitarist Eduardo Fernandez  and baritone Carlos Carzoglio  perform 20 Schubert songs. Mar 28: Guitar recital by Fernandez, followed  by voice recital by Carzoglio accompanied by Russian pianist Valery Gerasimov.  Shows at 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100, $150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2868 0837

Extra-curricular

Yew Chung International School, Primary Section Open Day

An open day celebrating eastern and western cultures with tea-making, painting, calligraphy,  musical performances, classroom displays, sporting activities,  computer activities and public speaking. Today, 1pm-4.30pm, 2 Kent Rd, Kowloon Tong, free. Inquiries: 2338 7106

Toastmasters District 80  Area K2 Contests

Two inter-club contests with Gammon, HK Achievers, HKU Campus Toastmasters Clubs participating in impromptu table topics and prepared international speech contests. Today, 2pm-6pm, Room MG-07, Main Bldg, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Rd, $20. Inquiries: chankatehk@yahoo.com.hk

Art Workshop V - Architecture

Architects Chan Lai-kiu  and Humphrey Wong   present  a workshop of making infrastructure models, concept exploration and relationships between art and space. In Cantonese. Today, 10am-1pm, McAulay Studio, 3/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free (registration required). Inquiries: 2896 5939

Film

International Panorama - Focus: This Moment + openArt Selection

Shorts by Japanese filmmakers including Atsuko Ishizuka.  Today, 2pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan  Chai, $30, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2582 0200

Asian New Force - FinalistShowcase Programme 1

Showing shorts including Visit Ontanalai's   Visit; Jun Uno's The Ear; Ma Chun-fu's  Innocent Life; and Yang Huazhow and Gu Wenwen's   The Snow Still Remains After Winter. Sat, 4.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $30, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Night Scene

70s Music & Live Gigs

Featuring songs from the 70s by performers including Uncle Ray,  Joyce Lee,  Cherrie Tsoi,  Anders Nelsson  and Christine Samson.  Today, 10pm, Hard Rock Cafe, G/F & 1/F Silvercord, 30 Canton Rd. TST, $100, includes two drinks. Inquiries: 2375 1323

Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra

Singer Elaine Liu  leads a big jazz band. Today,  10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free (members), $80, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251

DJ G Child

The British DJ spins R&B. Today, 11pm-6am, Edge, G/F, 60 Wyndham St, Central, $100. Inquiries: 2523 6690

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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