Landscapes of the Mind

Liu Zhen's lacquer paintings of abstract shapes and ancient Chinese calligraphy, created with bold colours, ceramic dust, and gold and silver leaf. Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm, Sun and public holidays, 1pm-5pm, Zee Stone Gallery, G/F Yu Yuet Lai Bldg, 43-55 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2810 5895. Ends Sun

Herve Sbarberi and Nicola Rosini di Santi

Herve Sbarberi paints realistic still lifes such as wine and cigars. Sculptor Nicola Rosini de Santi combines furniture with artful creations in bronze. Mon- Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 11.30am-7.30pm, Opera Gallery, Shop 20 Pacific House, 20 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2810 1208. Ends May 10

Icons

Gao Zengli's paintings of iconic figures including Mao Zedong. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-3pm, Art Beatus, Shops 301-302, One Exchange Square, Podium, 8 Connaught Place, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138. Ends May 19

A Passion for Landscapes

Joseph Y.W. Pang's photographs of tranquil landscapes. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat, 9am-noon (closed Sun and public holidays), Lobby, Chung Chi College Administration Bldg, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 3163 4144. Ends May 26

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

Exhibits from different phases of the abstract expressionist's career from his early 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

Enlightening Trivialities: Ancient Chinese Pastimes

An introduction to historical Chinese entertainment culture with relics including ancient musical instruments, figures of musicians and dancers, tile paintings, board sets and painting scrolls, dating back to the Neolithic Age (from 10,000BC) to the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, (closed Tue), HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Jun 26

Ancient Chinese Weapons

Featuring China's bronze age (2,000BC) weapons which were props for ritual sacrifices, badges of rank, works of art and conspicuous displays of luxury. Daily, 10am-5pm (closed Thu), HK Museum of Coastal Defence, 175 Tung Hei Rd, Shau Kei Wan, $5-$10. Inquiries: 2569 1500. Ends Sept 20

4 X Home

The third exhibition of the Hong Kong Design series exploring the boundary between imagination, distortion and reality of the individual and homes. Designers include G.O.D founder Douglas Young, designer Matthias Woo, writer Chip Tsao, actor Eric Kot and photographer Wing Shya. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm (closed Tue), Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Sept 4

Performing Arts

Hong Kong Wind Philharmonia Family Concert 2006

The HK Wind Philharmonia joins the HK Youth Wind Philharmonia and the HK Junior Wind Philharmonia for its annual family concert conducted by Victor Tam, Carson Yu and Teddy Tse. The programme includes John Williams' Star Wars Episode III and selections from The Lord of the Rings. Today, 3pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $80-$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2468 4597

Labour Day Programme

Featuring mime performances, balloon twisters (2pm-6pm), and a series of street music (3pm-5pm) including Afro-Cuban drumming, European folk music and South American jazz. Today, Open Piazza, Times Square, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2118 8900

Le French May

Margo by Archaos

A multi-arts show from Marseille, blending circus, ballet, acrobatics, dance, martial arts and music. Sun, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Rachel Cheung

The Hong Kong Chamber Music Society presents the 14-year-old award-winning pianist's recital of works by Mozart, Schubert, Liszt, Chopin and Poulenc. Tomorrow, 7.30pm (concert), 9pm (dinner), Pacific Club, Canton Rd, Harbour City, TST, $250 (concert only), $490 (concert and dinner). Inquiries: 2719 4749

Huang Ying in Concert

Chinese soprano Huang Ying, who has performed with Placido Domingo, performs with pianist Cheng Wai in a fund-raising concert for the Central Conservatory of Music Foundation. Wed, 8pm,

Daniel Rohm in Concert

The Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation presents German pianist Daniel Rohm's recital of works by Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert. Wed, 7.30pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $90-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2877 2625

Cello Recital by Trey Lee

The first Chinese winner of the 2004 International Antonio Janigro Cello Competition in Croatia, Trey Lee plays music including Tartini's Variations on a Theme by Corelli, Popper's Hungarian Rhapsody and Chopin's Introduction and Polonaise Brillante. Accompaniment by pianist Noreen Polera. Thu, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Broadway Hits in Concert

Guest conductor Elizabeth Schulze leads the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and West End and Broadway singers Anne Runolfsson (Giudacelli in Phantom of the Opera), mezzo-soprano Andrea McArdle (the original Annie) and baritone Michael Maguire (Enjolras in Les Miserables). The programme includes music from The Wizard of Oz, My Fair Lady and Mamma Mia! Sat-Sun, 8pm (Sun also at 3pm), HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Extra-curricular

Laughing Circles

Join healer Lara Shah in a laughing circle to improve well-being. Today, 7.30pm-8.30pm, The Healing Circle, 15/F Lucky Bldg, 39 Wellington St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2521 5099

Italian Chamber of Commerce Happy Hour

Gathering for chamber members and Italian speakers. Tomorrow, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Hong Kong Brew House, Lan Kwai Fong Tower, Central, $150 (with two drinks and snacks). Inquiries: 2521 8837

Drama Workshops

Hong Kong Players offers Making It Real: Acting Advice from the Experts. Tomorrow, 7.30pm-9.30pm, McAulay Studio, HK Art Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $150. Inquiries: 6197-8076

P.J. O'Rourke

A talk by the American satirist, political commentator and author of Eat the Rich, and Atlantic Monthly Press' Peace Kills: America's Fun New Imperialism. Tomorrow, 12.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $150 (members), $180, includes lunch. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Film

Mystery of the Nile

Travel along one of the world's deadliest rivers. witnessing crocodiles and hippos, gunfire from bandits and ancient temples. 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

Fighter Pilot - Operation Red Flag

Through the eyes of US fighter pilot John Stratton, the film looks at the challenges of training at an international air force centre. Daily, 3.50pm, 7.20pm (Sat- Sun and public holidays also at 12.20pm), Omnimax Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226

Masterpieces of Museums: Medieval Art

Short about The Cloisters at the Metropolitan Museum of Art highlighting the famed Unicorn Tapestries. In English with Chinese subtitles. Wed, 4.45pm, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2734 2156

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288