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Exhibitions
Sentimental Journey
John Li's travel-themed paintings of Taiwan highlight its people, objects and daily life. Tomorrow-Wed, noon-8pm, JamArt, 3/F, 5 Lan Fong Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 9024 9528. Ends Wed
Huang Gang
The artist's bronze and acrylic sculptures of Mao Zedong figures, inspired by the Cultural Revolution. Tomorrow-Wed, 10am-7pm, Anna Ning Fine Art, Rm 101, 1/F St George Bldg, 2 Ice House St, Central. Inquiries: 2521 3193. Ends Wed
Colour and Ink of Tian Xing
Inaugural exhibition of the first privately established artist museum in Hong Kong, showing the artist's Chinese inks which incorporate ancient and modern styles. Today-Thu, 10am-7pm, Lam Tian Xing Museum, Shop 210, 2/F The Galleria, 9 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2971 0628. Ends Thu
Inside Out
Work exploring questions of identity and perception by artists born in the 1980s, including Zhou Siwei, Guo Hongwei, Deng Yu, Liu Jia and Mu Lei. Today, 11am-5pm, tomorrow-Sat, 10am-7pm, 82 Republic, 62a Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 3521 0300 Ends Thu
Industry and Silence
Hong Kong artists Pauline Chan So-yee, Luk Tsing-yuen and Chan Mei-hin showcase works made from plastics, wire and industrial thread. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe-Gallery, Goethe-Institut, 14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2802 0088. Ends Feb 24
Self Awareness by Zhang Yuzhou
The Suzhou artist creates whimsical and abstract acrylic and ink paintings. Tomorrow-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm, Karin Weber Gallery, G/F, 20 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2544 5004. Ends Fri
Paek Hee Young
The Korean artist reflects on 30 years spent outside her home country through oils on canvases coated with soil. Opening reception Wed, 6pm-8pm. Daily, 10am- 10pm, Roger Lin Studio at HK Visual Arts Centre, Exhibition Hall, 7a Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2577 1360. Ends Fri
Built to Order - r_drawworld 0
Feng Mengbo incorporates computer games and game culture into his action paintings. Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, 202 Henley Building, 5 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Feb 28
Beautiful Strangers
Artists Joe Chan Kiu-hong, Chung Wai-lun, Joe Lui Long-ting, Florian Ma Ho-yin convey their beliefs through abstract images and objects such as bubbles and bones. Mon-Sat, 1pm-8pm, Sun and public holidays, 1pm-7pm, Too Art, 2/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2834 0123. Ends Mar 4
A Year in the Life of a City
David Clarke's photographs of Hong Kong taken over a 12-month period. Today, 1.30pm-5.30pm, Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Mar 18
Mission Earthling - Unveiling the Secrets of the Human Body
On a journey through the body's sensory, reproductive, digestive and circulatory systems, the exhibition of games and challenges explores how the body works and how well it has adapted to life on Earth. Mon-Fri, 1pm-9m (closed Thu), Sat-Sun and public holidays, 10am-9pm, HK Science Museum, Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$10, HK$20. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Apr 8
Performing Arts
EDITOR'S PICK
Salsa Performance Night 1 & 2
ESF Orchestra and Choir
The English Schools Foundation Orchestra and Choir perform works such as Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, de Falla's Ritual Fire Dance and Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana. Tue, 7.30pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$60, HK$120. Inquiries: 2734 9009
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. Tue-Wed, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009
Be My Valentine
The New Philharmonia of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Chorus perform romantic songs including Love is a Many Splendored Thing, My Heart Will Go On and I Will Always Love You. Wed, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2411 6203
Jinsha
With more than 500 performances, the record-breaking Chinese musical is a story inspired by the mysterious site of Jinsha, which was the first major archaeological discovery made this century. Wed-Fri, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Bravo! China
Edo de Waart conducts pianist Yingdi Sun and erhu player Chen Jun in a repertoire of Chinese orchestral works, including an adaptation of Xian Xinghai's The Yellow River Cantata and Chen Xaoxing's Galloping War-Horses. Thu-Fri, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Roger Waters - The Dark Side of the Moon
Concert with the British musician best known as one of the founders of Pink Floyd. Thu, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$390-HK$990 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288
A Very Chinese New Year Concert
Guest conductor Edwin Outwater leads the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, percussionist Chau Chin-tung and violinist Natsuko Yoshimoto in a musical journey of east and west, with works by Shostakovich and Ng Cheuk-yin. Feb 23, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336
Tuba in Chamber
Tuba player Cheung Ying-hung, who regularly performs with the New Philharmonia Orchestra of Hong Kong and the SAR Philharmonic Orchestra, plays with pianist Albert Lau Kin-kei in music by Strauss, Romberg, Handel and Chopin. Feb 23, 7.45pm, HK City Hall, High Block, 8/F Recital Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$60, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6013 3516
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Muse
The British rock band play hits such as Supermassive Black Hole and Starlight. Mar 3, 8pm, Asia-World Expo, Hall 10, HK International Airport, Lantau, HK$380, HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288
Family Fiesta
Kaleidoscope
Cia. Kukla performance company from Argentina combine black light and classical music to tell the story of a boy travelling to mysterious places. Mar 30-31, 8pm, (Mar 31 also at 3pm), Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Apr 1, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan. HK$120, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Opereta Prima
The Argentinian company, La Pipetua, stages a spontaneous and eccentric circus act with bicycles, tennis racquets, three wacky clowns and a musician. Apr 6-7, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 2-3/F Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon; Apr 8, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; Apr 9, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin. Shows at 8pm. HK$100-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Extra-curricular
Allen Carr Easyway To Stop Smoking
Five-hour seminar on how to quit smoking. In English. Today, 8.30am and 2.30pm, the Priory, 75 Wyndham St, Central, HK$2,850 (one session). Inquiries: 2911 7927
Public Auctions
Green Drinks
Feng Shui for a Better Tomorrow
Maria Borges gives an introductory talk on tips to create a harmonious living and work space. Tue, 7.15pm-8.30pm, Reflections Bookshop, 21/F Jing Long Commercial Bldg, 52 Tang Lung St. Causeway Bay. Tel: 2504 1333
Relationships
Business and Human Rights: Three Perspectives
Film
Wong Fei-hung: The Duel Against the Black Rascal
An arch-villain, played by Sek, capitalises on an unfair society. Directed by Wong Fung. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 2.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009
Summer Palace
Yu Hong leaves her village to study at Beijing University. She falls in love with a fellow student, but external events pull them apart. Directed by Lou Ye. In Putonghua with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009
Shortbus
John Cameron Mitchell directs a steamy exploration of relationships. Banned in some countries due to its explicit sexual content. Winner of the Golden Eye Award for Best New Fiction Film at the Zurich Film Festival in 2006. In English with Chinese subtitles. Tue, 9pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0273
MACAU
All About Love
Flight of Fancy
Welcoming the Year of the Pig
Treasure Island
NATIONAL
BEIJING
Classic Concert of Teresa Teng
Russian Symphony Orchestra
Shanghai
Rogers Waters
Mantovani Orchestra Shanghai Tour (I)
TAIPEI
Ivo Pogorelich and Gwyneth Chen Piano Concert
The Great Lion's Roar
The 2nd Freak-out-Beast Music and Art Festival
Finding Nemo
REGIONAL
BANGKOK
The Bangkok City Ballet More than 200 students show off their talent in performances of The Nutcracker (1pm), Coppelia (3pm) and The Sleeping Beauty (5pm). Feb 18, Main Hall, Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd, 400-500 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or ww.thaiticketmaster.com
Moscow Chamber Orchestra
Light Fantastic
Singapore
Sir Cliff Richard Tour 2007
The Pickle King
Elgar Anniversary: Perchance to Dream
The Best of Wu Guanzhong Paintings
Oil paintings by one of China's great modern artists who paints distinctive landscapes. Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm, Art Retreat, 10 Ubi Crescent, Ubi Techpark, Lobby C, free. Inquiries: (65) 6749 0880
Xiang Xue Zhuang Collection
A collection of fine ancient Chinese ceramics, seals and inkstones. Mon, 1pm-7pm, Tue-Sun, 9am-7pm Tue-Sun (until 9pm on Fri), Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Place, $2.5-$5. Inquiries: (65) 6332 2982. Ends Mar 18
Tokyo
Stevie Wonder
The R&B singer and musician performs. Sat, 4pm, Feb 18, 3pm, Saitama Super Arena, 11,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 5) 7000 3337
Deftones
Concert by the Grammy award-winning alternative rock band from California. Feb 18, 6pm, Zepp Tokyo, Odaiba, 6,500 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5466 0777
Urbtix: 2734 9009
Urbtix/Cityline credit- card booking: 2111 5999
Fringe: 2521 7251
Cityline: 2317 6666
HK Ticketing: 3128 8288