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Janice Leung

Exhibitions

Bunker

Albert Poon Chee-kin's photos of unfinished bunkers in Germany. Today, 10am-8pm, Goethe-Institut, 14/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: www.goethe.de/hongkong Ends today

King of Kowloon's Street Calligraphy

A tribute to late graffiti artist Tsang Tsou-choi with works by 'Frog King' Kwok Mang-ho, Alice Mak Ka-pik, Kacey Wong Kwok-choi and others. Daily, 24 hours, Exhibition Area, Phase 1, Telford Plaza, Kowloon Bay. Inquiries: 2750 0877. Ends Jan 20

Liu Dahong

The mainland artist incorporates Chinese historical figures with classical paintings and folk tales. Daily, 10am-8pm, 5/F Pao Galleries, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Jan 21

Hanoi Musings

Landscape, still life and figurative paintings by Vietnamese artists including Dao Hai Phong, Tran Lu Hau, Lim Khim Katy and Thanh Chuong. Opens today. Daily, 11am-6pm, Aryan Art Gallery, 501 Glenealy Tower, 1 Glenealy St, Central. Inquiries: 9406 0586. Ends Jan 26

Rembrandt

Works by 17th century Dutch painter and etcher Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. Daily, 10am-6pm, The Rotunda, Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, free. Inquiries: 3762 8239. Ends Jan 30

Man Alive

Tokyo-based photographer Camilla Douraghy's black and white images of men. Opening reception today, 6.30pm-8pm. Wed-Fri, 3pm-7pm, Sat-Sun, 1pm-6pm, Gallery Benten 17, G/F 17 Wa In Fong East, Central. Inquiries: 2559 0054. Ends Feb 10

Performing Arts

Sun Yongzhi and Choo Boon-chong

Yan Huichang conducts dizi players and the HK Chinese Orchestra in Chinese music, including The Legend of the White Snake. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600

Huang Mengla's Scottish Fantasy

Edo de Waart conducts the violinist and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in MacMillan's Britannia!, Bruch's Scottish Fantasy and Elgar's Symphony No 1. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Standup Comedy Shows

Cantonese shows with local comedians today, 8.30pm, Champs Bar, Charterhouse Hotel, 209-219 Wan Chai Rd, HK$150, includes one drink; and tomorrow, 8pm, TakeOut Comedy Shop, B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo, HK$100; English shows, today-tomorrow , 9.30pm, TakeOut Comedy Shop, HK$150. Inquiries: 6220 4436

Othello

Vicki Ooi directs a Cantonese version. Choreographed by Yuri Ng. With English surtitles. Today, 7.45pm, tomorrow and Jan 20, 2.15pm, 7.45pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Le Petit Prince

Musical based on de Saint-Exupery's novel. In French with Chinese and English surtitles. Today, 7.30pm, tomorrow and Jan 20, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$300-HK$750 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2266 8621

Rainbow Judge Pao

The sixth episode of Zuni Icosahedron's political comedy series about one country two systems. Today, 8pm, tomorrow and Jan 20, 3pm, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$148-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2566 9696

City Festival

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

Songs for the Deaf

Three black comedies about relationships. Today-tomorrow, 9.15pm, HK$180, HK$150 (members/students).

Ghosts of West Hill

An all-female cast from Guangdong stage an abstract ghost story using Chinese opera techniques. Today-Jan 20, 7.30pm (Jan 20 also at 3pm), HK$150, HK$120 (members), HK$80 (concessions).

Sticky Tape

Shandong's J-Town use their bodies to reflect the absurdity of interpersonal relationships in China. Tomorrow-Jan 20, 7.45pm, HK$150, HK$120 (members), HK$80 (concessions).

Extra-curricular

The History of 20th Century European Costumes

Fashion designer and historian Alexandre Vassiliev hosts the seminar. In English. Today, 6.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, free with tickets distributed at 6pm. Inquiries: 2584 8592

Singing Audition

The HK Bach Choir organise the event. Today, 7pm-10pm, Room GP 1, 8/F, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: bachchoir.org.hk

City Speak

Architects and urban planners, discuss the use and management of public space. In English. Tomorrow, 10am, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free, booking required. Inquiries: 2525 4416

Cinema

Black Box BRD

Andres Veiel's documentary looks at the political unrest in 1970s-80s West Germany, through banker Alfred Herrhausen and left-wing militant Wolfgang Grams. Today, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088

Creeping under Mosulin Bridge

Journalist Hasumi travels to a brothel island and meets a prostitute whose clients have all died an unnatural death. In Japanese with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2572 7202

Night Scene

Edward Perraud

The Parisian jazz percussionist teams up with US soprano saxophonist Joe Rosenberg and his quartet. Tonight, 9.30pm, Le Rideau, 1/F Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$150 (door). Inquiries: 2850 8833

Guy Williams

The London-based DJ spins. Tonight, 10pm, Cliq, 2/F On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, HK$200, booking required. Inquiries: 2868 3111

Women of the Revolution

Mary Fahl sings about revolutionary women. Tonight-tomorrow, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members/students). Inquiries: 2521 7251

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