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Exhibitions
Out West
Paintings, photos, mixed-media works and movie posters  of the landscape  and heritage of the American west.   Today, 10am-6pm,  HK Heritage  Discovery Centre, Haiphong Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2208 4400. Ends today
Art-To-Wear
Installations of wearable art by Daphne Lau,  Grace Tang Ying-mui  and Movana Chen.   Today, 3pm-7pm, Gallery Benten 17, G/F, 17 Wa In Fong East St, Central. Inquiries: 2559 0054. Ends today
Animotion
Joe Joe Ngai  and Yolanda Yeung's  paintings aim to raise  animal welfare awareness.    Today, 11am-8pm,  Galerie Ora-Ora, 12/F, 41-43 Graham St, Central. Inquiries: 2851 1171. Ends today
Autumn in the North
Bo Yun's (Li Yongcun)  abstract paintings of natural scenery presented in diptych and triptych formats.  Today, 10am-6.30pm, Zee Stone Gallery,  G/F Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2810 5895.  Ends today
Modern and Contemporary Masters
Paintings, photos and sculptures by  Ron Arad,  Tony Bevan,  Candida Hofer,  Thomas Ruff,  Hiroshi Sugimoto  and Andy Warhol.   Today-Fri, 10am-6.30pm,  Hanart TZ Gallery, Room 202, Henley Building, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Fri
Out of the Ordinary
Massimo Cruciani's  glass paintings of Hong Kong and Italy's scenery. Daily, 11am-9pm, Gallery by the Harbour, Shop 207, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, TST. Inquiries: 2118 8623. Ends Jan 6
Blessings - Voyage to Shangri-La (Part II)
Sun Guangyi's  mixed-media works record his encounters with Buddhism in Tibet.  Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun 2pm-7pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, G/F, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels; Sin Sin Annex, 53 Sai St, Central. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Jan 9
Performing Arts
The Showcase of Splendid Acrobatics
Hebei Acrobatic Troupe of China  perform foot juggling, water meteors,  gymnastics  and more.   Today, 7.30pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd;  tomorrow, 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre,  12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$90-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Andy Lau Concert
The Canto-pop singer performs.  Today-Sat, 8.15pm (except Dec 31 tomorrow, 9.30pm), HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2111 5999
A Tribute to the Maestro All-time Favourites by Joseph Koo
The HK Chinese Orchestra, joined by soloists including Luo Jing  on zheng,  Hsin Hsiao-hung  on erhu and Guo Yazhi  on souna interpret the Canto-pop composer's songs.  Thu-Sat, 8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$100-HK$1,000 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 3185 1600
From One to Three
Pianist Sophia Yang, violinist Gilbert Sak,  cellists Letty Poon  and Si-won Park  perform works by Schumann, Brahms and Mendelssohn.   Fri, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9042 4090
Symphonic Magic
HK Philharmonic Orchestra concert that blends music, magic and  movement;  with magician Harry Wong  and dancers Justyne Li  and Wong Tan-ki  performing.  Fri, 8pm,  Sat, 4pm, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Nessie the Loch Ness Monster
The International Purves Puppets  from Scotland presents a puppet theatre for children. In Cantonese.  Fri, 8pm,   Sat, 3pm, 8pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre,  111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Jan 6, 8pm, North District Town Hall, 2 Lung Wan St, Sheung Shui, HK$90-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Baroque Masterpiece  Brought to Life
HK Voices, joined by HK Camerata, soprano Yuki Ip  and tenor Oliver Lo,  perform selections from Handel's oratorio Messiah; while clarinet players Massimo Di Trolio  and Sunny Tang  Wing-chi play a Krommer concerto.   Sat, 7.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100, HK$80 (students) HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: info@hkvoices.org
The Cat in Red Boots
Cantonese musical about a boy's journey with a cat to find out why his father deserted the family.  Sat-Jan 10, 8pm (Jan 6 also at 3pm), Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180, HK$240, HK$150 (concessions) Urbtix. Inquiries: 9050 9421
Chapter 6
The US all-male a cappella ensemble perform.  Sat, 8pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd; Jan 6, 8pm,  Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 (pre-concert workshop:  Fri, 7.30pm, CR2  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, in English, free, booking required)
A Journey into the Rhythm
Israeli percussionist Ziv Eitan  plays classical, electronic and world music including Bach's Partita No 2 and Minoru Miki Marimba's   Spiritual. Accompanied by percussionist Yonatan Givoni  and cellist David Tsur.  Jan 7, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$180, HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Lang Lang Concert
The Chinese pianist performs Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, Chopin and Rachmaninoff's piano concertos. Jan 8, 8pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2733 3888
Extra-curricular
New Year's Eve  Countdown Carnival
A programme combining arts and sports with a gymnastic performance, magic show, aerial theatre, orchestral concert, live music and dance.  Today, 8.30pm-12.30am, Sha Tin Park, Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, free. Inquiries: 2591 1340
A Symphony of Lights -  New Year Countdown
A multimedia spectacular combining lights, lasers and music from 40 skyscrapers on both sides of the harbour.  Today, 11.43pm-12.02am, free. Inquiries: www.discoverhongkong.com
The 42nd HK Brands  and Products Expo
Outdoor fair with 720 booths displaying local brands.  Today, 11am-1am, tomorrow, 11am-10pm,  Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, HK$10, free for children and seniors. Inquiries: 3421 2012
Second HK Book Expo
Books and publications, learning aids, educational software, electronic publishing, writers' talks,  and more.  Today, 11am-8pm, tomorrow, 11am-5pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre,  1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$15, free for seniors and children under three. Inquiries: www.hkbookexpo.com
Cinema
Hatsu-koi (First Love)
A coming of age story about a high school boy (Hiroshi Murakami)  following a gay couple he meets on a train. Directed by Koichi Imaizumi.  In Japanese with Chinese and English subtitles.  Today, 7.30pm, 9.15pm, Agnes b. Cinema,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2572 7202
Darling Stay at Home
Wong Tin-lam's  1968 comedy stars Betty Loh Ti  as a woman who tests her husband's fidelity by putting on a disguise to seduce him. In Putonghua with English subtitles.  Fri, 7.30pm,  HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009



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