Cosmic Zoo

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

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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

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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

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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

Extra-curricular

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Hong Kong World Carnival

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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

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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

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.

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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 Doom of Pompeii: Tales from an Eruption

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

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

REGIONAL

Bangkok

Finding Nemo

Magicia Babie Fairy Tales Show

Singapore

No Regrets, A tribute to Edith Piaf

Ukulele Concert

Elgar Anniversary: Monumental Magnificence

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

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