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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Art Publishing in Germany

Goethe-Institut Hongkong presents recently published art books showing contemporary trends in German art, design, photography and architecture.  Today-Fri, 10am-8pm, Exhibition Gallery 4, HK Central Library,

66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2829 9920. Ends Fri

Sketching the Neighbourhood

Lorette E. Roberts'  watercolours of Hong Kong street life. Today-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Li Wing Tong, G/F, 54A Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2326 3131. Ends Sat

Painterly Calligraphy, John Way

The Shanghai-born artist paints expressionist calligraphy.   Today-Sat, 10am-6pm, Alisan Fine Arts, 315 Prince's Building, 10 Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends Sat

Ladies of Leisure

Reminiscent of Modigliani, Wu Yang's ink paintings capture women in pastel colours.  Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Yan Gallery, G/F, 77 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2139 2345.

Ends Apr 10

The Art of Mark Rothko:  Selections from the National Gallery of Art, Washington

Paintings from different phases of the abstract expressionist's career, from early works of figurative and surrealist compositions to mature works of monumental size and colour. Daily, 10am-6pm (closed on Thu except public holidays), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jun 4

Performing Arts

Piano and Tenor Recital

Pianist Lynn Rice-See  and tenor Oliver Lo  offer a programme of Beethoven's piano sonata, Op110; Scriabin's piano sonata, Op30; arias from Messiah; and operetta arias. Today,  7pm, Exposition Hall, HK University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, free. Inquiries:

2358 8025

Xi Nai On Rock

Roy Szeto's  play about housewives who dream of rock'n'roll. Starring Fung Wai-hang and  Poon Pik-wan.  In Cantonese with English surtitles. Today,  7.45pm,  HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre,

10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900

A Tribute to Mozart

The Learners Chorus and the Hong Kong Medical Association Orchestra presents works by Mozart, including The Abduction from the Seraglio and Requiem. Soloists include Yuki Ip,  Carol Lin, Alex Tam and Brian Montgomery. Proceeds go to the HK Christian Council. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $60-$500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9682 9741

Piano Recital by Evgeny Kissin

Grammy-nominated Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin performs works including Beethoven's Piano Sonata No3 and Chopin's Scherzo No1. Tomorrow, 8pm,

HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $200-$550 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Parampara

Bollywood star Hema Halini  and her daughters Esha  and Ahana Deol  perform classical Indian ballet. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytech University, Hunghom, $100-$500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6019 0621

Tiesto

Ranked world No6 DJ by DJ Mag, Dutchman Tiesto  hits the decks. Tomorrow, 10pm, The Edge, G/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, $480 (advance), $580 (door). Inquiries: 3110 1222

Don Juan in Chicago

Theatre Garoupa presents David Ives' play, chronicling the comical sexcapdes of a modern-day playboy. Tomorrow-Sun, 8pm, Gecko Lounge and Wine Bar, Ezra Lane, Lower Hollywood Rd, $170 (advance), $190 (door) includes one drink. Inquiries: 2537 4680

Extra-curricularConnoisseurship at the Met

James Watt,  chair of Asian Art at New York Metropolitan Museum, speaks on art connoisseurship.  Today, 10.30am, Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, $80, $100. Inquiries: 2813 8588

Bryan Curtis

Bryan Curtis, head of the English Programme Service and head of Radio 3 at RTHK, discusses public service broadcasting. Today, 6.45pm-8pm, 4/F HK Visual Arts Centre, Kennedy Rd, Central, $25-$90. Inquiries: 2186 8449

Tibetan Textiles, Old and New

Chris Buckley, Beijing writer and Tibet specialist, speaks about the challenges of weaving Tibetan textiles with examples of textiles, carpets and flatweaves. Today, 6.30pm (drinks), 7pm (talk), Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, $50, $100. Inquiries: dsilkstone@cr.gov.hk

Film

Mystery of the Nile

Travel along one of the world's deadliest rivers.  Daily, 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm, Omnimax Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Jul 31

HK International Film Festival

Featuring more than 170 films, documentaries and shorts (including the following film). Tomorrow-Apr 19, various venues and times, $30-$60. Inquiries: www.hkiff.org.hk

World Animation I

Animation shorts including Fallen  involving spectators looking at falling men;  and the exploration of a dog's mind in Guard Dog.  Tomorrow, 7.15m, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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