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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Starstreet Artchive - Heritage Inscriptions by Liu De Wei

The artist manipulates words, poems, inscriptions and Chinese wisdom into images of emotion. Today-Tue, 9am-8pm, UG Lobby, Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen's Rd East, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2851 1171.  Ends Tue

Cosmic Zoo

The gallery's inaugural exhibition  by British photographer Chris Wroblewski  showcases photo-fusion works of transvestites. Today-Wed, noon-10pm, Tattoo Temple, 1/F Welland House,  62 Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 3536 or www.tattootemple.hk Ends Wed

Pierre Boncompain

The French artist's lithographs of still lifes, figures and sea scapes.  Tue-Sat, 10.30am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Wattis Fine Art,  2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2524 5302. Ends Wed

Reflections on Asia

Painter Linda Ting Wareham  depicts Asia through its people  and culture, including images of Bhutanese prayer flags and Japanese palace gardens.   Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-5pm, Rotunda, Exchange Square, Central. Inquiries:  2849 5140. Ends Sat

Chopstick Art Aquarium

Koike Masataka  from Japan recycles chopsticks and sculpts them into carp, octopus and stingrays. Daily, 11am-7pm, Central Atrium, UG/F China HK City,  100 Canton Rd, TST. Inquiries:  3119 0288. Ends Apr 1

Sketching the Neighbourhood II

Lorette E. Roberts'  watercolours of Hong Kong street life. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6pm, Sun, noon-6pm,  Li Wing Tong, G/F, 54a Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2326 3131. Ends Apr 8

EDITOR'S PICK

Masterpieces and Beyond -  Sights Unseen

A two-part exhibition of 90 works with an estimated value of  US$80 million: an outdoor public display of nine large Dali sculptures, including Alice in Wonderland and Femme Giraffe at Open Plaza, Exchange Square and The Landmark, Central; and works from artists including Marc Chagall,  Fernando Botero,  Fernand Leger and Pablo Picasso  at Opera Gallery, Pacific House, Shop 20, Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2810 1208.  Ends Apr 15

Performing Arts

Romeo & Juliet

HK Ballet's production of  the Shakespeare tragedy. Choreography by Rudi van Dantzig,  a founding member of the Netherlands Dance Theatre.  Today,  2.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$80-HK$230 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724

Pan Asia Orchestra Concert

The orchestra performs movie classics including My Heart will  Go On and Aladdin Medley,  featuring pianist Wang Li  in Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 5 and Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Today, 3pm,  Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd,  Tai Po, HK$60-HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Tchaikovsky

Lynne Ballet School  performs its annual dance to Tchaikovsky.  Today, 3.30pm, West Island School,  250 Victoria Rd, Pok Fu Lam, HK$190. Inquiries: 2808 1665

Word Up!

Big Box Theatre mixes famous poems with physical comedy, mime and music. Support from Faust International Youth Theatre.  Today, 1pm and 4pm, Le Rideau,  1/F Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$150 (advance), HK$180 (door), free for children under two. Inquiries: 2850 8833

A Showcase of Chinese Orchestral Music: Xia Feiyun & Hong Kong YWCA Chinese Orchestra

Conductor Xia Feiyun  and the orchestra's conductors Cheng Yuk  and Chan Chiu-yin  present songs including Snow Lotus and Scenes of Tianshan. Today, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$80-HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

EDITOR'S PICK

Art

The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre  performs Yasmina Reza's  Tony-Award winning French comedy about three friends debating the cost of an expensive painting  one of them has purchased.  In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles (except Apr 3,  in Cantonese with French and English surtitles). Today-Apr 8, various times, (no show Mon),  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$100-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900

EDITOR'S PICK

Tango Buenos Aires

Dance company No Bailaras  showcases tango couples Roberto Herrera with Tamara Bisceglia   and Esteban Moreno  with  Claudia Codega,  set to original compositions by Orchestra  El Arranque.  Today, 7.30pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Soweto Gospel Choir

South Africa's 26-member vocal group sing about community  and kinship in traditional African languages  and English. Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160-HK$420, Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

My Life as a Dancer -  The Evolution

Dancer and actor Lau Siu-ming  leads 15 dancers in a work about the search for love. Today, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Renee Fleming in Concert

American soprano Renee Fleming  makes her Hong Kong debut with conductor David Atherton  and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in an all-Strauss programme.  Fri-Sat, 8pm, Concert Hall,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$250-HK$1,000 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hkpo.com

Extra-curricular

EDITOR'S PICK

Hong Kong World Carnival

Today's the last day of the carnival with 30 rides and a host of games for families and thrill seekers. Today, 11am-11pm, Tamar Site, Admiralty, HK$120-HK$150 adults, HK$70-HK$90 children and seniors (ticket booth opens at 10.30am). Ticket includes a limited number of tokens for game booths. Inquiries: 2545 8093 or www.hkworld carnival.com

EDITOR'S PICK

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts - Open Day

Students from the academy  host events such as free dance classes in tap, jazz and ballet  and Cantonese opera workshops.   Today, 10am-4pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2584 8500

New Zealand Rugby Sevens Autograph Signing

The All Blacks team will be  signing autographs. Tomorrow, 3pm-3.30pm, Adidas, 17 Hankow Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2730 0157

Public Lecture

The Department of Architecture  of the University of Hong  Kong presents a lecture on Transpolitanism by Brian McGrath,  associate professor, Columbia University. In English. Tomorrow, 6.30pm-8pm, K318, Knowles Bldg, HK University, Pok Fu Lam, free. Inquiries: 2859 2135

EDITOR'S PICK

YWCA Spring Bazaar

Featuring designer jewellery, gourmet foods, children's entertainment, arts and crafts, baked goods and prizes. Tue, 10am-6pm, 3/F, Gymnasium,  1 Macdonnell Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 3476 1340

Meet the Wales' 7s Rugby Team

The St David's Society hosts a party and barbecue with the Rugby Sevens team from Wales and the Cardiff University Rugby Tens Team. Wed, 8.30pm, HK Football Club, 2/F Poolside, 3 Sports Rd, Happy Valley, free (under 3 years), HK$140 (children), HK$180 (adults). Inquiries: 9328 7304

Film

The 31st Hong Kong International Film Festival

Hong Kong's biggest film festival with more than 300 features, digital films, documentaries, animations and shorts, including the following three films. HK$30-HK$55 Urbtix and HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.hkiff.org.hk Ends Apr 11

The Basement

The visit of an intruder intensifies Jia Huo's tumultuous relationship with his girlfriend. Set in a basement and directed by Liu Hao.  In Putonghua with English subtitles. Today, 6pm and Wed, 9.30pm;  HK Space Museum, Lecture Hall,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$55 Urbtix.

EDITOR'S PICK

Don't Look Back

A story of three people unable to love;  college student Jung-hee refuses to love her estranged father, soldier In-ho wonders if  he loves his wife, and telephone engineer Keun-woo struggles to open his heart to a woman. Kim Young-nam  directs. In Korean with English subtitles. Today, 6pm,  UA Times Square, G/F-2/F Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay, HK$55 Urbtix.

Refrain

In the second instalment of  Cui Zi'en's   Family Trilogy,  two abandoned brothers are downtrodden without any help from their parents or social services. One has Aids, while the other is mentally handicapped. In Putonghua with English subtitles. Tomorrow, 3pm, Lecture Hall, HK Space Museum,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$55 Urbtix.

MACAU

The 4th Asia Student Chinese Drama Festival Macau 2007

Performances and discussions by drama students from around the world. In Cantonese and Putonghua. Wed, Fri, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 40 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2870 5005

Sentiments of Lilau

Nine local artists present Chinese ink paintings, installations, video and photographic works inspired by one of the city's oldest wells. Daily, 10am-7pm, Tap Seac Gallery, Av. Conselheiro Ferraira de Almeida 95, free. Inquiries: (853) 2833 5140. Ends May 13

Fading Impressions - Macau Watercolour Scenery

Local and international artists'  watercolours of Macau.   Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 5 patacas, free on Sundays. Inquiries: (853) 7919 814.  Ends Jun 24

National

BEIJING

China Philharmonic 2006-2007 Season - Symphonic Concert

The orchestra performs works by Hector Berlioz,  Edouard Lalo  and Igor Stranvinsky.  Apr 1, 7.30pm, Poly Theatre, Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen South St, Dongcheng District, 50-680 yuan. Inquiries: www.ticketone.com.cn

The Doom of Pompeii:  Tales from an Eruption

Treasures including frescos, paintings and sculptures dating from 79AD. China Century Alter, A9 Fuxing Rd, Haidian District, 50 yuan. Inquiries: www.ticketone.com.cn Ends May 7

Shanghai

Ziggy Marley

The triple Grammy winner from Jamaica plays a mix of blues,  R&B, hip hop and reggae. Tue, 7.30pm, Yun Feng Theatre,  1700 Beijing Xi Lu, 280-480 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6374 4968

TAIPEI

Vagina Monologues

Eve Ensler's  play about women's experiences. In Chinese and English subtitles. Fri-Sat,  7.30pm, Armed Forces Cultural Centre,  69, Sec 1, Zhonghua Rd, NT$500. Inquiries: (88 62) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw

Belly Dance

Professional belly dancers from all over the world perform ballet, jazz, samba, salsa, and flamenco.  Fri, 7.45pm, Sat, 2.30pm-7.45pm, Taipei International Convention Centre,  1 Hsinyi Rd, Sec 5, NT$800-2,500. Inquiries: (88 62) 2341 9898

Carnival of Animals

The National Symphony Orchestra and If Kids Theatre present a drama based on the  tales of Peter and the Wolf and Le Carnaval des Animaux. Fri,  7.30pm, Sat, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Apr 1, 2.30pm, National Concert Hall, 21-1 Zhongshan S. Rd, NT$400-1,000. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

REGIONAL

Bangkok

Finding Nemo

Disney on Ice presents a fishy tale about the adventures of a  curious clownfish Nemo, his overprotective father and their absent-minded pal Dory. Today-Apr 1, 10.30am, 6pm and 8pm, Impact Arena, Muangthong Thani, Chaengwattana Rd, 200-1,500 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

Magicia Babie Fairy Tales Show

Amusement park Dan Neramit  has been transformed into a magical wonderland for children. Every  Fri, Sat and Sun, 11am-10pm, Phaholyothin Rd, Chatuchak, 200-800 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com Ends Apr 8

Singapore

No Regrets, A tribute to Edith Piaf

A concert-musical about the French singer and her rag to riches life story, with songs presented  in English and French. Tue-Apr 1, 8pm, (Sat-Sun also at 4.30pm),  DBS Art Centre, 20 Merbau Rd, S$55-$70. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

Ukulele  Concert

The duo reunite after 10 years  apart. Sat, 8pm, Singapore Expo,  1 Expo Dr, S$68-$128. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Elgar Anniversary:  Monumental Magnificence

American pianist Nicholas Angelich  plays Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor, while Lan Shui  conducts the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in Elgar's Symphony No 2 in E-flat major. Sat, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, S$11-$60. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Tokyo

16-Hour Museum

Experimental art events featuring exhibition, video screenings, lectures and performances organised by AIT, a non-profit  arts collective. Today, 1pm-9pm, Super Deluxe, Nishi-Azabu, 500 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5489 7277

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/Cityline credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

Cityline: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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