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Exhibitions
Sense of Moment
A look at the Korean contemporary art scene through paintings by Bae Zoo, Jeong Bo-young,  Jun Sang-ok,   Lee Joung-a,  Lee Kyoung-mi  and  Lee Sea-hyun.  Today, 10am-7pm, Cais Gallery, D2-D3, U/G Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Rd, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2527 7798. Ends today
The Shimmer Show
Alexandra Spyratos'  paintings and Virginie Truchot's sculptures inspired by African culture.  Today-tomorrow, 10am-6pm, Cat Street Gallery, 14/F Cat Street Galleries Building, 38 Lok Ku Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2544 6223.  Ends tomorrow
Far from the Madding Crowd
Li Shuang's  figurative oils depict a spiritual world.   Today-tomorrow, 10am-6pm, Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, G/F, 20 Ice House St, Central.  Inquiries: 2520 5330. Ends tomorrow
Landing on Kowloon City
Roger Lau's photos of the district and  Kai Tak airport.  Today-tomorrow, 11am-7.30pm, G/F, 124-126 Nga Tsin Wai Rd, Kowloon City. Inquiries: 9177 4115. Ends tomorrow
Portraits and Vortexes
Aisha Khalid  and Imran Qureshi's   traditional Pakistani miniature painting technique. Opening reception  today, 4pm-8pm. Free workshops with the artists,  tomorrow and Oct 21, 10.30am-1.30pm. Daily, 10am-6pm, Experimental Gallery, HK Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: info@gandhara-art.com. Ends Nov 12
Performing ArtsMen of Steel
Australia's Strut & Fret Production  House presents this puppet theatre about three mad chefs.  In English.  Today-tomorrow, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150, HK$120 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251
Taking Off
Part one of Hong Kong Dance Alliance's Emerging Choreographers Series features new works by Chan Tan,   Cody Choi,  Justyne Li  and Kwok Ka-yuen.  Today-tomorrow, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK$80, HK$120 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2584 8753
The Love Story of Sam & Sally
Actors' Family presents the Cantonese music theatre starring Louis Cheung Kai-chung,  Anthony Lun Wing-leung  and Eliza Chan Kit-ling.   Today, 3pm,  tomorrow, 3pm, 8pm,  Sun, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$230 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Hong Kong Comedy Festival
A week-long standup  programme with open mic sessions, a free workshop,  improvisations,  and shows by  Paul Ogata. In Cantonese and English.  Today-Oct 27, TakeOut Comedy Shop, B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo.  Inquiries: hkcomedyfestival.com
Mediterranean Arts Festival
Features 13 dance and music performances from the Mediterranean region, including the following two.   Today-Nov 18, various venues and prices. Inquiries:  medifestival.gov.hk
The Italian Feast
Early Baroque music with Germany's Balthasar Neumann Choir and Ensemble  playing Monteverdi's Vorrei baciarti,  o Filli,  Cavalli's Pur t'ho colta, assassina and Cesti's Ferma la, non urtar, t'uccidero.   In Italian with Chinese and English surtitles.  Today-Oct 21, 7.30pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$150-HK$580 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2370 1044
Cristina Branco
The Portuguese fado singer performs.  Tomorrow-Oct 21, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Extra-curricular
Mediterranean Arts Festival Opening Gala
Belly dancers Susan Frankovich  and Tamalyn Dallal,  flamenco dancer Clara Ramona  and band Yerbaguena perform.   Today-tomorrow, 5.30pm-7pm, Foyer, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: medifestival.gov.hk
Securing Justice for  Sexual Minorities
The first openly gay Anglican bishop Gene Robinson gives the lecture. In English. Tomorrow, 3.30pm, LT17, City University of HK, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, free. Inquiries: sjwinter@hku.hk
Cinema
Love's Labour's Lost
Director Kenneth Branagh  sets the Shakespeare classic in 1930s Hollywood, with  pop songs and dance numbers. Stars Kenneth Branagh  and Nathan Lane.  In English with Chinese subtitles. Today, 7.45pm, Palace IFC, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$70. Inquiries: www.britishcouncil.org.hk/ukff07
Grave Decision
Sebastian, 11 (Markus Krojer),  thinks he's responsible for his mother's death and comes up with absurd ways to wash away his sins. Marcus  Rosenmuller directs this comedy. In German with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$60, HK$40 (concessions). Inquiries: www.goethe.de/max
Night Scene
Listen Up!
Features alternative rock bands Very Ape,  Grin  and Velvette Vendetta.    Tonight, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$90, free for members, includes one drink.  Inquiries: www.mark-1music.com.hk
Disco Darlings
The Londoners hit the decks spinning funky disco house.  Tonight, 10.30pm, M1NT, 108 Hollywood Rd, Central,  free for members and guests.  Inquiries: 2261 1111



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