Les Femmes de Vietnam

Vietnamese artists Tran Luu Han, Doang Hoang Lam, Nguyen Thanh Binh and Phuong Quoc Tri paint elegant women. Today-tomorrow, 9.30am-6.30pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends tomorrow

Four Artists

Featuring paintings and prints by Huang Yong from Shanghai, Li Yueling from Hebei, Liu Baojun from Liaoning and Wu You from Sichuan. Today-tomorrow, 10am-7pm, Sun, noon-6.30pm, Galerie du Monde, 328 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Ends tomorrow

Landscapes

Vietnamese and Chinese painters portray rivers, mountains and forest scenes in contrasting styles. Today-tomorrow, 10.30am-6.30pm, Asia Fine Art, G/F, 12 Sik On Street (by 99 Queen's Rd East), Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2522 0405. Ends tomorrow

Tibet- A Cosmovital Vision

Inspired by his third visit to Tibet, Lam Tian Xing showcases more than 100 Chinese brush paintings of holy mountains and sacred lakes and temples. Today-tomorrow, 11am-7pm, State- of-the-Arts Gallery, G/F, 194 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2526 1133. Ends tomorrow

EDITOR'S PICK

Beyond the Clouds: Canada through the Eyes of Yukman Lai

The Guangzhou-born artist's paintings of North American nature. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Feb 25

Performing Arts

An Evening of Music for Cello and Piano

The Hong Kong Chamber Music Society presents Artem Konstantinov, who is principal cellist of the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, and pianist Nikolai Alexandrov in a recital of Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Schumann, Granados, Debussy and Cassado. Today, 7.30pm (concert), 9pm (dinner), Harcourt Rm, HK Club, Jackson Rd, Central, HK$250, HK$520 (includes dinner). Inquiries: 6156 4610

Dust and Dawn

Drama by the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. In Cantonese. Today-tomorrow, 7.45pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

A Song Journey

Soprano Francesca Chan delivers a recital of art songs in Italian, German, French, Russian, English and Chinese. Accompaniment by pianist Raymond Young. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Song and Dance Gala

The Song and Dance Troupe of Shaanxi showcases dances of the Tang Dynasty, including Dance of the Rainbow Dresses and Ritual Dance of the High Tang Period, plus folk songs and instrumental solos. Fri-Sat, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin. Sun, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun. Shows at 7.30pm. HK$90-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

HK Live!

Battle of punks and rockers, featuring headliners Kolor performing a mix of Brit- pop, punk and dance; punk rockers the Train; and rock outfit the Sinister Left. Sat, 10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$150 (door), includes one drink. Inquiries: 2850 5065

Theatre 4 All

The Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation presents six local theatre directors and student actors who produced 20-minute performances of original and adapted works. In English and Cantonese. Feb 5-9, 7.30pm-9pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$65, HK$80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2877 2656

Exploded Stories

Kids' Gallery stage updated productions of stories based on Snow White, Aladdin, Cinderella and The Emperor's New Clothes. Feb 6-7, HK Arts Centre, McAulay Studio, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

The Punchline Comedy Club

Canadian Sean Collins, and Britons John Bishop and Steve Royale perform stand up. Feb 8-10, 9pm, The Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$300 Cityline. Inquiries: 2317 6666

Tales from Ovid

Li Po Chun United World College's theatre department retell Ovid's epic poem, Metamorphoses, about murder, deceit and revenge. Feb 8-10, 7.45pm, McCauley Studio Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$30, HK$60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Yamaha Clavinova Club Keyboard Concert

Be My Violin Valentine

First violinist of the Grainger Quartet, Natsuko Yoshimoto, joins the HK Sinfonietta and guest conductor Edwin Outwater (conductor of the San Francisco Symphony) in works by Delius, Faure, Kreisler and Elgar. Feb 13-14, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Extra-curricular

Fruit Dreams & Other Stories Roseanne Thong signs copies of her latest children's book. Tomorrow, 5.30pm, Bookazine, Prince's Bldg, Chater Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2525 0218

The Government Has No Business Getting into Business

Andrew Work of the Lion Rock Institute and Philip Bowring, former editor of the Far East Economic Review debate issues of Hong Kong governance. Thu, 6.30pm, Civic Party Headquarters, 16/F Wing Hang Finance Centre, 60 Gloucester Rd (entry in Luard Rd), Wan Chai, free (registration required). Inquiries: 2865 4040

An Outlook For China's Economy

Liu Shucheng, director of the Institute of Economics, reviews the mainland's growth, focusing on macroeconomic regulation; land and food supplies; and real estate development. Thu, 12.45pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150 (members), HK$180, includes lunch. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Film

Shortbus

John Cameron Mitchell directs a steamy exploration of relationships. Banned in some countries due to its explicit sexual content. In English with Chinese subtitles. Gala opening: Fri, 8pm. Sat-Sun, Feb 8-10, 8pm; Sat, 4pm; Feb 5-6, Feb 13, 9pm, Agnes b. Cinema!, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50, HK$90 (gala ticket). Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0273

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288