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Janice Leung

Exhibitions

Full Moon

Indonesian artist Putu Sutawijaya's paintings portraying moving nudes. Today, 2pm-7pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends today

Wandering at Ease

Lu Peng's recent works focusing on China's traditional and popular culture. Today-tomorrow, 10.30am-7pm, Plum Blossoms Gallery, G6, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189. Ends tomorrow

Waste Papers

Caroline Bouquet's collages of waste paper portraying Hong Kong's dynamism. A Le French May event. Today-Sat, noon-10pm, the Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Sat

OzArt

Aboriginal art by Australians David Dryden, David Edward Conolan and Derek Erskine. Today-tomorrow, 3pm-midnight, Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends tomorrow

Steve Leung Design Exhibition

The local architect and designer's work traces the development of Hong Kong over the past two decades. Today-Thu, 10am-8pm, 5/F the Pao Gallery, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2980 0373. Ends Thu

A Nostalgic View of Hong Kong and China

Memorabilia of Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing from the 1840s to the 1950s, including antique maps, photographs and books. Today-Sat, 11am-6pm, Picture This Gallery, Suite 603B, 6/F, 9 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2525 2820. Ends Sat

The Cycles Dialogues

A selection of works by the late German artist Siegward Sprotte, whose abstract realist watercolours integrate Asian techniques with western subjects. Today-Fri, 11am-7pm, Karin Weber Gallery, 20 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2544 5004. Ends Fri

Squeeze

Eight artists from the RMIT University of Hong Kong Art School express their views on fast-paced modern living in a range of media including painting, sculpture and photography. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, UMA G, G/F, 12 St Francis St, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2528 3669. Ends May 15

Beyond Miracles

Laurent Pernot's video installations explore the enchanting dimensions of life. A Le French May event. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, 1a space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, free. Inquiries: Ends May 27

Cursive

Artists from New York and Hong Kong, including D. Dominick Lombardi, Creighton Michael, David Rubin, Lui Chun-kwong and Tang Ying-chi, showcase their mixed media works inspired by cursive writing. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2104 3322. Ends May 29

True Colours - Works by Liu Tong-mui

Liu Tung-mui, a cerebral palsy patient, presents abstract paintings in vibrant hues and flowing strokes. Daily, 9am-9pm, free. Until May 11: 1/F Lobby, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; May 15-31: OC Gallery, G/F Olympian City I, 11 Hoi Fai Rd, West Kowloon. Inquiries: 2132 8601. Ends May 31

Performing Arts

Terracotta Warriors

The Moondance Performance Troupe combines music, dance and martial arts to tell the story of Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China. Today-Sun, 7.30pm, Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$560 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Summertime Songs & Sambas

The University of Hong Kong's Chamber Choir and the National Taichung University's (Taiwan) Chamber Singers perform madrigals and sambas. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre Theatre, University of HK, Pok Fu Lam Rd, Pok Fu Lam, free (first come, first served). Inquiries: 2859 7045

Man of La Tiger

Jim Chim Sui-man's one-man show, where he sings, dances and mimics local pop stars and famous people. Tomorrow-Sun, May 15-20, 22-27, 7.30pm (Sun, May 19, 20, 24, 27 also at 2.30pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$360 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2421 6176

ESF Primary Choir

English Schools Foundation presents a concert with more than 600 students from 11 primary schools performing folk classics. Thu, 7pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium Arena, 18 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120, HK$80 (concessions) Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Underneath the Lintel

Drama about a Dutch librarian on the trail of a mythical figure after a Chinese travel book is returned to his library, 113 years overdue. In English. Thu, 9pm, Le Rideau Theatre Cafe, 1/F Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$100. Inquiries: 2850 8833

The Punchline Comedy Club

Mark Billingham, Sugar Sammy and Paul Thorne perform stand-up comedy. Thu-Sat, 9pm, the Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$300. Inquiries: 2827 7777 or www.punchlinecomedy.com

Journey to Inferno

A play about a man travelling to the underworld to look for the soul of his late wife. In Cantonese. Fri-Sun, 8pm (Sat- Sun 13 also at 3pm), post-performance discussions with playwright Wong Kwok-kui (Fri-Sat), critic Leung Foon (Fri, 8pm), academic Eva Man Kit-wah (Sat, 3pm) and cultural activist Ho Loy (Sat, 8pm), Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 2/F Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9374 2261

Homeless Dance

A cross-cultural collaboration featuring choreographers and dancers from Japan, Australia, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong exploring issues such as cultural identities and cultural differences. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sat-Sun, 3pm (post-performance discussion with the artists, Sat, 8pm), Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 2/F Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

100% Red Performance

Local youth dancers perform, fusing four traditional Chinese art disciplines - poetry, festivities, folk art and calligraphy - with contemporary music and setting. Sat-Sun, 7.30pm, Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$80, HK$50 (concessions) Urbtix. Inquiries: 2877 2656

The Merry Widow

A Le French May event. HK Ballet presents Franz Lehar's operetta on the relationship between a prince and a rich widow set in Paris in 1905. Choreographed by Ronald Hynd. May 18-20, 7.30pm (May 19-20 also at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724

Extra-curricular

Hong Kong's Cultural Heritage

Legislative Councillor Patrick Lau Sau-shing shares his views and suggestions on the preservation of Hong Kong's cultural heritage. Today, 12.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club HK, North Block, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (member), includes lunch (reservation required). Inquiries: 2521 1511 or [email protected]

Creating the Merry Widow

Ballet operetta The Merry Widow's artistic director John Meehan and choreographer Ronald Hynd talk about producing the show. Today, 8pm, Dance Studio 1, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, free (reservation required). Inquiries: 2105 9723

Stress Elimination Programme

The Art of Living Foundation is hosting a weekend programme in two venues about releasing stress and toxins at physical, mental and emotional levels. Fri, 6.30pm-9.30pm, Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm, The Club House, Estoril Court, 55 Garden Rd, Central, and The Art of Living HK Centre, 9/F, Good Harvest Commercial Bldg, 515-7 Nathan Rd, Yau Ma Tei, HK$1,600. Proceeds go to the Foundation's global humanitarian projects. Inquiries: 9641 5749 or www.artofliving.org

Cinema

I Don't Want to Sleep Alone

Taiwan-based director Tsai Ming-liang's story depicts the complex relationships of five characters living in Kuala Lumpur. In Putonghua, Malay and Bengali with English subtitles. Today, 8pm,

Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Syndromes and a Century

Director Apichatpong Weerasethakul's film is a tribute to his parents. As the setting changes from a rural hospital to a cosmopolitan one, the film reveals the director's reflections on the traditional and the modern. In Thai with English subtitles. Fri, May 15, 17, 8pm, Sat-Sun, 4pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

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