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Janice Leung

Exhibitions

Blessings - Voyage to Shangri-La (Part II)

Sun Guangyi's mixed-media works record his encounters with Buddhism in Tibet. Today, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, G/F, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels; Sin Sin Annex, 53 Sai St, Central. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends today

Omar Galliani

The Italian artist draws portraits that blur the line between dreams and reality. Today-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends Sat

Lee Lee-nam

The Korean artist transforms traditional paintings into animations. Today-Sat, 10am-7pm, Cais Gallery, D2-D3, U/G Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Rd, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2527 7798. Ends Sat

CTRL Shift

University of HK's Faculty of Architecture presents research on architectural fabrication that explores materials and space. Daily, 11am-8pm, B/F Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2219 4405. Ends Jan 13

Complex Number

Chris Chan Kam-shing and Denise Chen Hui-lien's mixed-media works explore the relationship between the body and the environment. Mon-Sat, 1pm-8pm, Sun and public holidays, 1pm-7pm (by appointment), Too Art, 2/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2834 0123. Ends Jan 14

HK Visual Arts Society 34th Annual Exhibition

More than 30 works of painting, sculpture, photography, pottery and mixed-media installation by members of the society including Chu Hing-wah, Ha Bik-chuen and Lui Chun-kwong. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Jan 15

Dennis Oppenheim

The American conceptual artist presents drawings and models of six of his public art projects. Artist reception today, 6.30pm. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Jan 27

Fashion Attitude

Works of nine local fashion designers including Lu Lu Cheung 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

Performing Arts

The Cat in Red Boots

Cantonese musical about a boy's journey with a cat to find out why his father deserted the family. Directed and written by Shaw Mei-kwan. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180, HK$240, HK$150 (concessions) Urbtix. Inquiries: 9050 9421

Le Petit Prince

Musical based on Antoine de Saint-Exupery's novel. In French with Chinese and English surtitles. Today-Jan 13, 7.30pm (Sat and Jan 13 also at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$300-HK$750 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2266 8621

Piano Recital by Shum Kin-wai

The local performs an all-Schubert programme including Six German Dances, Wanderer Fantasy and Sonata in C Minor. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$90, HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

City Festival

The HK Fringe Club's annual festival showcases more than 30 local and international productions, including the following four shows. Tomorrow-Jan 26, HK Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free-HK$360 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 or www.hkfringeclub.com

Three Colours Hammo

Comedian Justin Hamilton performs stand-up. In English. Tomorrow (episode one), Fri (episode two), Sat (episode three), 8pm, HK$180, HK$150 (members/students); Jan 13, 3pm (all episodes), HK$360, HK$300 (members/students).

Flat on Your Bacharach

Cabaret with pianist Matthew Carey, vocalists Libby O'Donovan and Johanna Allen paying tribute to composer Burt Bacharach. Tomorrow-Jan 13, 9.30pm, HK$180, HK$150 (members/students).

Bloody Valentine's 2004

The Beijing Fan Troupe's physical theatre adapts a true story of campus violence at a university in Kunming city. Fri-Jan 13, 7.30pm, HK$150, HK$120 (members), HK$80 (concessions).

Spirit of Guangxi

Dian Dian/Qing Gu Dance Cooperative from Guangxi perform four plays that combine experimental theatre and modern dance. In Putonghua and Zhuang dialect. Fri-Sat, 9pm, Jan 13, 3pm, HK$80-HK$150.

Opera HK Chorus Recital

The programme includes songs from Carmen, Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro and Magic Flute. Fri, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2234 0303

De Waart Meets Wang Jian

Edo de Waart conducts the cellist in Chen Qigang's The Five Elements, Dvorak's cello concerto and Schubert's Symphony No 3 Rhenish. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$380 Urbtix. Talks by conductors Jerome Hoberman (Fri, in English) and Henry Shek (Sat, in Cantonese), 7.15pm, free. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Sounds Great IV in Space

Anthony Inglis conducts HK Sinfonietta in music with the theme of outer space, including tunes from Star Wars and Star Trek. Jan 13, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Extra-curricular

Architecture is Made for People

Urban designer Nili Portugali talks about her holistic approach to architecture. In English. Today, 5.30pm, Department of Architecture, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin, free. Inquiries: [email protected]

The Impact of Denim Jeans

Academic Gail Taylor discusses the origins, history and global spread of jeans. In English. Today, 7pm (reception, 6.30pm), Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$50-HK$100. Inquiries: textilesocietyofhk.org

Cinema

Care and Love

Ai Xiaoming follows a village woman in Hebei province who sued a local hospital for infecting her with HIV during a blood transfusion. In Putonghua. Part of the Chinese Documentary Festival. Tomorrow, 9.10pm (with Chinese subtitles), Jan 14, 7.30pm (with English subtitles), Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2540 7859

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