The Cradle of New Chinese Ink Painting Movement

Laurence Tam Chi-sing, former curator of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, displays experimental works by his students from Wah Yan College (Kowloon) in the 1960s. Today-Fri, 9am-6pm, Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7528. Ends Fri

Trapped for 15 Years

Local singer Paul Wong Koon-chung photographs Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Today-Fri, 11am-8pm, Central Atrium, G/F Olympian City Two, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2959 4229. Ends Fri

In the Spirit of the Siheyuan Exhibition about the architecture of Siheyuan, the quadrangle houses commonly found in Beijing. Opens today. Mon-Sat, 10pm-7pm, Sun, 10am-2pm, Rotunda, Exchange Square, Central. Inquiries: 3188 2222. Ends Oct 14

The World When I Was Small

Cicy Ching's small-scale objects resemble her childhood memories. Mon-Sat, 1pm-8pm, Sun, 1pm-7pm (by appointment), Too Art, 2/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2834 0123. Ends Oct 14

Fashion Attitude

Works of nine local fashion designers including Lu Lu Cheung, Walter Ma, William Tang and Pacino Wan. Daily, 10am-6pm, Sun until 7pm, closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Mar 31, 2008

Performing Arts

Heredity of Love

Hong Kong Mucopolysaccharidoses and Rare Genetic Diseases Mutual Aid Group presents the charity concert with Korean 'four-fingered pianist' Lee Hee-ah and the HK Medical Association Orchestra performing. Today, 8pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$80-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2794 3010

The Theatrical Legacy of the Tang Dynasty

Veterans from the Chinese Artists' Association of HK perform Cantonese operas with the theme of the Tang dynasty (618-907), including The Pear Garden - Chronicle of a Golden Age. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma China Tour

HKID

Ensemble scenes, monologues, physical theatre, dance and multimedia performance about Hong Kong's cultural identity. In English. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$220, HK$180 (members and concessions). Inquiries: 2521 7251

Of Wills and Willpower

Theatre Ensemble's comedy about a battle over a legacy. In Cantonese. Stars Jim Chim Sui-man and Olivia Yan Wing-pui. Tomorrow-Oct 14, 7.30pm (Sat-Oct 14 also at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$280, HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2511 0139

Puppet City: A Korean Fantasy

Hyundai Puppet Theatre fuses modern puppetry with traditional Korean music and dance. Thu-Fri, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central; Sat, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; Oct 14, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin. Shows start at 8pm. HK$120-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Aida

Opera Hong Kong presents Verdi's four-act tragedy, about an Ethiopian princess being bought into slavery in Egypt, and torn between her family and an Egyptian general she loves. Produced by tenor Warren Mok. Supported by HK Philharmonic Orchestra and HK Ballet. In Italian with Chinese and English surtitles. Thu-Oct 15, 7.30pm (Oct 14 also at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$880 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

A Cosmopolitan Symphony

HK Chinese Orchestra's 30th anniversary concert features the Henan Ancient Music Ensemble, the Chaozhou Xiansi Ensemble Group and the Shaanxi Huayin City Laoqiang Troupe, playing from ancient court to folk and modern Chinese music. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600

Little Hong Kong

W Theatre's satire amplifies Hongkongers' weaknesses and absurdities. Directed by Wong Chi-lung. In Cantonese. Fri-Oct 18 (except Oct 15), 8pm (Sat-Oct 14 also at 3pm), Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9100 9341

Extra-curricular

Sotheby's Exhibitions and Auctions

More than 1,100 lots of Chinese paintings, jewellery and watches for sale. Also features a lecture series on art collecting. Preview: today, 10am-6.30pm; auctions: today-tomorrow, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2524 8121

Hong Kong International Contemporary Art Fair 2007

Involves more than 20 exhibitors including Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery and Chinese University's Department of Fine Arts. Today-tomorrow, 11am-7pm, HK Exhibition Centre, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 3107 0681

Myanmar: Asia's Forgotten Conflict

Missionary and former journalist Shane Abrahams talks about the situation in eastern Myanmar, focusing on the resettlement of the Karen refugees. In English. Tomorrow, 12.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 1/F, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Breastfeeding Support meeting

La Leche League holds the event for mothers and mothers-to-be. Tomorrow, 2pm-4pm, Happy Valley (address on request), free. Inquiries: 2817 7475

Cinema

Hong Kong Asian Film Festival

Ying E Chi and Broadway Cinematheque present this event with more than 80 Asian films, including the following two. Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei; Palace IFC,

IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central; Palace apm, Level 6, apm, Millennium City Five, 418 Kwun Tong Rd, Kwun Tong; AMC Festival Walk, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, HK$30-HK$70. Inquiries: bc.cinema.com.hk. Ends Wed

Asian Shorts 2: On the Road...

Features Shu Kei's Ten Years...and Beyond, Choi Bin-chuen's Lost Property Hong Kong, Lin Jing-jie's Street Survivor and Baba Masanori's Chiyo. In Cantonese, German, Putonghua and Japanese with English subtitles. Today, 7.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque.

The Teacher

A 13-year-old girl (Jonalyn Ablong) teaches the indigenous villagers of her mountain tribe to vote in the Philippines' presidential elections in 2004. Directed by Brillante Mendoza. In Tagalog with English subtitles. Tomorrow, 9.30pm, Broadway Cinematheque.