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Exhibitions

Sculptures by Livio Seguso

The Italian artist  integrates glass with marble, granite and wood into an optical play. Today-Thu, By appointment, Koru-hk.com Contemporary Art Gallery,  Koru2, 16/F, Unit 1604-07, Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2987 5546. Ends Thu

True Colours - Works by Liu Tong-mui

Liu Tung-mui,  a cerebral palsy patient, presents abstract paintings.  Today-Thu, 9am-9pm,  OC Gallery, G/F Olympian City I, 11 Hoi Fai Rd, West Kowloon. Inquiries: 2132 8601. Ends  Thu

Feeling & Reflecting

Local  painters Cat Kan, Fu Fuk-chun, Judy Fung, Naomi Wong and Lam Yuet showcase their reflections on Hong  Kong.  Today-Thu, 10am-7pm, Murmur Gallery, Shop 6, G/F, Lyndhurst Tower,  1-7 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central.  Inquiries: 2524 6828. Ends Thu

Fragrant Projections

Writers James and David  express their views of city life in short texts based on  images by photographer GhostKamera.   Today-Sat, noon-10pm, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central.  Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Sat

A Pioneer of Modern  Chinese Painting

A  review of Lin Fengmian's   career spanning 60 years. His ink and oil paintings integrate western and Chinese styles.   Today-Sun, 10am-6pm, Sat until 8pm, closed Thu, HK Museum of Art,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2869 0690. Ends Sun

Pep at Play

Spanish artist Pep Guerrero's  paintings and objects in colourful patterns. Mon-Sat, by appointment, Sofia Gaspar Spanish Contemporary Art, Unit 8b,  Time Centre, 53-55 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 9261 6790. Ends Jun 8

Collecting and Inheriting

About 50 paintings and calligraphic works of the Ming and Qing Dynasties from the Xubaizhai Collection.  Daily, 10am-6pm, Sat until 8pm, closed Thu,  HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116.

Performing Arts

The Faust Festival 2007

Annual feast of dramatic art featuring  30 pieces by local youth performers from the Faust International Youth Theatre.  In English. Today-Jun 10, various times, The McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$70, HK$60 (students) Urbtix. Inquiries:  2547 9114 or Info@FaustWorld.com

Anatomy-Anomaly

Eight members from France's Anomaly Company use their bodies to explore communication, silence, desire and  fear.  Thu-Fri, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$150-HK$300 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.frenchmay.com

Stormy Mozart, Sunny Schubert

John Harding  conducts cellist Richard Bamping  and HK Philharmonic Orchestra in works by CPE Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Schubert.  Thu, Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Romeo et Juliette

Opera Hong Kong presents the Shakespeare classic. Features Warren Mok  and Dominique Moralez  as Romeo, and Luz Del Alba  and Manon Evrard  as Juliette. In French with Chinese and English subtitles.  Thu-Sat, 7.30pm,   Sun, 2.30pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$880 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2234 0303

A Nordic Encounter

Norway's Bjorn Sagstad  conducts Japanese pianist Yoko Kikuchi  and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta in Grieg's piano concerto, Sibelius' symphony and Johan Svendsen's Norwegian Artists' Carnival.  Fri, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Awakening

Choreographic works by City Contemporary Dance Company's  Helen Lai,  Guangdong Modern  Dance Company's Liu Qi and Beijing  LDTX Modern Dance Company's Li Hanzhong  and Ma Bo.   Fri-Sat, 8pm,  (post-performance discussion with  the artists,  Fri), Kwai Tsing Theatre,  12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung,  HK$120-HK$220 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2329 7803

Peter Pan

ABA Productions presents the musical classic about a boy's adventures on  a small island called Neverland. In English.  Fri-Jun 24, (Wed-Fri, 7.30pm;  Sat, 2.30pm, 7.30pm; Sun, 1pm,  5.30pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai,  HK$355-HK$595 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2547 7150

From Haydn to Brahms  and Beyond

Ken Lam conducts the choral group  Hong Kong Voices in works by Haydn, Brahms and Mozart. Hong Kong Camerata, pianists Stephen Wong and Verna Yeung,   and violists Yip Siu-hay and Kevin Jim  also perform.  Sat, 7.30pm,  HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100, HK$80 (students) HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: info@hkvoices.org

To a New Dawn

John Cheng,  Pak Wing-heng  and Lee  Sing-wan  conduct the Hong Kong Youth Symphonic Band and instructors of the Music Office's wind section in works by Sparke, Berlioz  and Elgar.   Sun, 3pm,  Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd,  Sha Tin, HK$40, HK$60 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2796 1003

The Migrant Collective

Sarabeth Berman  directs the performance that reveals the stories  of Filipino domestic helpers through videos, vignettes and music.  Sun, 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (discounts for domestic helpers). Inquiries: 9224 2537

The No Chance in Hell Hotel

Kate Smith  and Drew Fairley  write  and star in the comedy thriller as two detectives investigating the kidnapping  of a bar manageress in Sydney's Kings Cross. Jun 5-9, various times, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$250, HK$200 (members), HK$150 (concessions). Inquiries: 2521 7251

Extra-curricular

Asia International Arts and Antiques Fair 2007

Paintings, glassware, sculpture, ceramics, rare books, carpets and furniture are on display. Also includes free valuation, seminars and previews from auction companies.  Today, 11am-3pm, AsiaWorld-Expo, HK International Airport, Lantau, HK$100. Inquiries: 2763 9011

A Literary Dinner with  Diane Wei Liang

The Chinese author  Liang introduces her first novel The Eye of Jade.  Today, 7.30pm, Post 97, Lan Kwai Fong, HK$380, includes dinner and a drink.  Inquiries: 2850 5065

Christie's Spring Auctions

Imperial Chinese ceramics, 20th century Chinese paintings, contemporary Asian art, watches, jewellery and jadeite  are on display.  Preview: today-Wed, 10.30am-6.30pm; auctions:  today-Thu, various times, HK Conventional and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2521 5396

Cinema

L-Volve: Conceptual and Experimental Film Screening

Avant-garde short films by American artist Maya Deren.   Fri, 7pm-8.30pm,  HK Visual Arts Centre, 7a Kennedy Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2521 3008

Li Han-hsiang,  Storyteller

A  retrospective of Hong Kong director  Li Han-hsiang's works,  including  the following two. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends  Sun

Empress Wu Tse-tien

Film about Wu Tse-tien (Li Lihua),  the only empress to ascend the throne in Chinese history. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles.  Sat, 2pm.

Hsi Shih: Beauty of Beauties

A portrait of the ancient Chinese beauty's love life. Stars Jiang Qing. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles.   Sat, 5pm.



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