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Janice Leung

Exhibitions

Fair Enough

Artists including Luke Ching Chin-wai and Leung Mee-ping question the value of art. Today, 1pm-6pm, Blue Lotus Gallery, Unit 24, 5/F Block A, Wah Luen Industrial Building, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan. Inquiries: 6100 1295. Ends today

IOC Olympic Treasure Exhibition China (Hong Kong) Tour

About 700 medals, torches, souvenirs, mascots, photos and audiovisual materials of previous Olympic Games selected from the International Olympic Committee's museum in Lausanne. Today-tomorrow, 9am-7pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, free tickets available. Inquiries: 2831 1787. Ends tomorrow

2007 Tea Ware by HK Potters

Features ceramic pieces by 69 local potters. Today-tomorrow, 10am-5pm, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, HK Park, 10 Cotton Tree Drive, Central. Inquiries: 2869 0690. Ends tomorrow

Hu Xiancheng

The artist's paintings and sculptures represent the structure of the universe. Tomorrow, 10am-6.30pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, 202 Henley Building, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends tomorrow

Prison Art

Works by local art students with the theme of the Victoria Prison. Today, Tue-Wed, noon-8pm, Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2104 3322. Ends Wed

One More, Please

Twelve artists from Europe and Asia present works on childhood innocence. Daily, 9pm-10.30pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central; Fubon Bank Building, 38 Des Voeux Rd, Central; 2/F Central Tower, 28 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2842 6085. Ends Feb 29

The History of 20th Century European Costumes

More than 50 exhibits from the Edwardian period to the 1960s collected by fashion designer and historian Alexandre Vassiliev, including early designs by Dior, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent. Daily (except public holidays), 9am-10pm, Academy Painters' Corner and Atrium, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2584 8592. Ends Feb 29

Imaging and Imagining

Pat York's photos of film celebrities including Jane Fonda, Gene Kelly, Oliver Stone and Billy Wilder. Daily, 10am-8pm, closed Thu, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends Mar 3

Garden Helices

American artist Patty Hudak's symbolic drawings of plants. Tue-Sun, 11am-8pm, 5 o.p.t Studio/Gallery, 5 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2536 9818. Ends Mar 8

Feelings of the Brush

Three decades of Kan Tai-keung's paintings inspired by Chinese calligraphy. 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 Mar 9

Crosscurrents

Mainland artists Qui Zhijie and Jin Jiangbo's interactive pieces explore history, ideology, consumerism and globalisation; while Kingsley Ng's installation about Kwun Tong combines sound, light and engineering. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends Mar 9

Desire's Bazaar

Spanish artist Mario Pasqualotto's light installations made of plastic bags. Daily, 10am-7pm, CityU Gallery, 6/F Amenities Building, City University of HK, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: [email protected] Ends Mar 9

Refabricating City

The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Biennale of Urbanism and Architecture showcases works by 60 local, mainland and international architects and artists including Chan Yuk-keung, Ho Siu-kee and Cao Fei. Features forums and lectures on architecture and urban space. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm (Fri-Sat until 8pm), Central Police Station compound, 10 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: www.hkszbiennale.asia. Ends Mar 15

Deluge

New York-based artist Rick Lewis' mixed media paintings with the theme of historic and mythic great floods. 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 Mar 20 (charity silent auction until Feb 23, Sin Sin Annex)

The Development of Banks in Shanghai and Hong Kong

Traces the past 150 years of banking in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Highlights include HSBC's original bronze lion and the first set of renminbi bank notes. Daily, 10am-6pm (Sun until 7pm), closed Tue, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Mar 24

Ethereal Elegance

The Huaihaitang collection of Qing porcelain vases. Daily, 10am-5pm, East-wing Galleries, Art Museum, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7416. Ends Mar 30

Made in Hong Kong

Chow Chun-fai, Chu Hing-wah, Kevin Fung, 'Frog King' Kwok Mang-ho, Kum Chi-keung, Wan Qingli and Vincent Yu display works that represent the city's culture. Daily, 10am-6pm (Sat until 8pm), closed Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Apr 6

The Animated Spirit

Paintings of animals, still lifes and landscapes by Lam Wu-fui, a student of Lingnan School artist Chao Shao-an. 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 Apr 7

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

About 200 winning entries of the competition organised by the BBC and the Natural History Museum, England. Mon-Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun and public holidays, 10am-9pm, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST, HK$25, free on Weds. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends May 1

Riding a Melodic Tide

Memorabilia including photos and audiovisual items traces the history of Canto-pop. 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 Aug 4

Performing Arts

Danzzzzzling

Final episode of HK Dance Alliance's emerging choreographers series features new works by Ng Yi-san, Lai Tak-wai, Jo Leung, Chloe Wong and Anthony Suen. Today, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK$80, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2584 8753

Hong Kong Salsa Festival

International and local performers celebrate salsa music and dance in this one-week extravaganza featuring street dances, club parties and a competition. Today, various times, venues and prices. Inquiries: www.hksalsafestival.com

Hacken's Concert Hall

Canto-pop singer Hacken Lee Hak-kan. Today-tomorrow, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$100-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2111 5999

Physical Aaron Kwok de Show Reel Extension

The Canto-pop singer performs. Today, Thu-Sat, 8pm, AsiaWorld-Expo, Chek Lap Kok, Lantau, HK$150-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2111 5999

Zingaro

An equestrian circus theatre from France, involving riders, acrobats, gypsy musicians and 36 horses. Today-Mar 23: Tue, Wed and Fri, 8pm; Sat, Sun and public holidays, 6pm. Hung Hom Ferry Pier Lawn, HK$200-HK$600 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2877 1330

The 36th Hong Kong Arts Festival

The city's annual arts event features more than 30 programmes by international talent in opera, music, dance and theatre, including the following 11 shows. Various times, venues and prices, Urbtix (except shows at the HK Academy for Performing Arts through HK Ticketing). Inquiries: www.hk.artsfesti val.org Ends Mar 16

Fragments

British theatre director Peter Brook joins five of Samuel Beckett's short stories: Rough for Theatre I, Rockaby, Act without Words II, Neither and Come and Go. In English with Chinese surtitles. Today, 3pm, 8.15pm, tomorrow, 8.15pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$220-HK$620.

New York Philharmonic

Lorin Maazel and Zhang Xian conduct oboist Wang Liang and the United States' oldest orchestra in a Richard Strauss oboe concerto, a Brahms concerto and more. Tomorrow, 8pm. HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$780 (the orchestra also perform in Shanghai on Wed-Thu, 7.15pm, and in Beijing on Sat and Feb 24, 7.30pm. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn)

Stuttgart Ballet

The German dance company's performance based on Pushkin's novel Eugene Onegin. Accompanied by the HK Philharmonic Orchestra. Tue-Thu, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$780.

Tomatito Sextet

The Spanish guitarist and his band perform gypsy flamenco. Thu, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$380.

Pius Cheung Marimba Recital

The young Chinese-Canadian musician plays his works in a programme that also features a Chopin ballade, a Mozart sonata and excerpts from Bach's Goldberg Variations. Fri, Feb 24, 8.15pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$200.

London Philharmonic Choir

Edo de Waart conducts the HK Philharmonic Orchestra and the choir in Stravinsky's Firebird Suite and Symphony of Psalms, as well as Rachmaninov's The Bells, Sat, 8pm; then Neville Creed leads pianist-organist Iain Farrington and the choir in choral music by Handel, Purcell, Vaughan Williams and more, Feb 24, 8pm. HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$480.

Hiromi's Sonicbloom - Time Control

Japanese pianist Hiromi Uehara plays jazz fusion with David Fiuczynski on guitar, Tony Grey on bass and Martin Valihora on drums. Feb 24, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$80-HK$240.

Trio Mediaeval

Oslo-based sopranos Anna Maria Friman, Linn Andrea Fuglseth and Torunn Ostrem Ossum sing medieval polyphonic music, traditional Norwegian ballads and modern works. Accompanied by Birger Mistereggen on percussion and Jew's harp. Feb 26-27, 8pm, St John's Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Rd, Central, HK$200.

Music about China 2

Yan Huichang conducts the HK Chinese Orchestra in works by contemporary composers Wang Ning, Yang Wing, Zhang Haofu, Tang Lok-yin and South Africa's Bongani Ndodana-Breen. Feb 27, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$300.

Piano Trio

Hungarian pianist Andras Schiff teams up with his violinist wife Yuuko Shiokawa and cellist Miklos Perenyi to perform Beethoven's piano trios. Feb 28, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$380.

Ornette Coleman

The 77-year-old American free jazz innovator and saxophonist performs. Feb 28-29, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$500.

Tsai Chin 2008: New Endless Love

The Taiwanese singer performs pop and folk. Thu-Fri, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$100-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2111 5999

Trance

Chan Ming-fung's experimental theatre tells a surreal love triangle between a struggling writer, a psychiatrist and a drag artist who used to be old school friends. Stars Lee Fire, Johnny Tan and E Run. In Cantonese. Fri-Mar 1, 7.45pm (except Feb 26), Mar 2, 3pm, 7.45pm, McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9661 7573

Gay Singers

The local a cappella ensemble perform Cantonese pop songs of the past three decades. Feb 24, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central; Mar 14, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$90-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 (workshop on Feb 22, 7.30pm, CR1, 7/F HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, in Cantonese)

Bjork The Volta Tour

The Icelandic singer-songwriter performs a mix of pop, alternative rock, ambient and electronica. Feb 28, 8pm, AsiaWorld Expo, Chek Lap Kok, Lantau, HK$480, HK$780 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288 (also performing in Tokyo on Tue and Fri, 7pm. Inquiries: www.metropolis. co.jp)

Extra-curricular

Pok Fu Lam Market

Outdoor market with stalls selling home-made and organic foods, clothing, collectables and crafts. With music and children's activities. Today, 10am-5pm, Cyberport Podium, 100 Cyberport Rd, HK$20 for ages 18 and above. Call to confirm in case of bad weather. Inquiries: 9247 5635 or www.openairhk.com

Valentine's Wedding Expo

Wedding-related products and services for couples-to-be. Today, noon-8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$20. Inquiries: 2591 9823

Acting Auditions

HK Players is looking for actors for a production of David Lindsay-Abaire's Rabbit Hole in May. Auditions in Central today, 5pm-8pm and on Tue, 7pm-9.30pm. Inquiries: workshop@hong kongplayers.com

The World of the Shan

University of London's Susan Conway talks on the ethnic group's dress and textiles, focusing on their robes and regalia worn at court. Tomorrow, 7pm (reception, 6.30pm), Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$100, HK$50 (Textile Society of Hong Kong members). Inquiries: [email protected]

Jumping Frames

The festival presented by City Contemporary Dance Company and Emergency Lab is calling for submission of dance videos. Application deadline: Feb 29. Submission deadline: May 30. Inquiries: www.jumpingframes.hk

Cinema

Twinkle

Joji Matsuoka's drama about sexuality and family values, in which a couple (Hiroko Yakushimaru and Etsushi Toyokawa) marry to satisfy their parents, even though the groom has a boyfriend. Also stars Michitaka Tsutsui. Today, 12.30pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$45. Inquiries: 2388 0002

Jodhaa Akbar

A Bollywood film about the 16th-century epic romance between the Muslim Mughal Emperor Akbar and his Hindu bride. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Stars Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan. In Hindi with English subtitles. Today, 5.40pm, Chinachem Cinema, G/F Chinachem Golden Plaza, 77 Mody Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$180. Inquiries: 2523 2252

The Jane Bond Films

Films with a female version of the James Bond character produced in 1960s Hong Kong, including the following four features. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900. Ends Mar 2

The Precious Mirror

Josephine Siao Fong-fong teams up with Lui Kay in this action comedy to steal a Tang dynasty mirror for her retired pickpocket father (Leung Sing-po). Directed by Chor Yuen. In Cantonese. Today, 12.30pm.

The Mysterious Sisters

Suet Nei plays the heroine who needs to steal to feed her family. Also stars Woo Fung and Fung Bo-bo. Directed by Ng Wui. In Cantonese. Today, 2.30pm.

The Golden Buddha

Stars Jeanette Lin Tsui as a woman who competes with a group of scoundrels for her family treasures. Directed by Lo Wei. Also stars Paul Chang Chung and Lo Wei. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 4.30pm; Mar 2, 2.30pm.

Romance and Protest

Two episodes of interviews with artists including Pierre Huyghe, Alfredo Jaar and Nancy Spero on art, love, war and social problems. In English. Sat, 3pm, 4/F HK Visual Arts Centre, 7a Kennedy Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2521 3008

Macau

Rogamar

Cape Verdean folk singer Cesaria Evora performs. Sat, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Av Xian Xing Hai, 150-250 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2870 0699 or www.ccm.gov.mo

Chan Wei-min

The guzheng player is joined by the Macau Youth Chinese Orchestra under the baton of conductor Lei Chi-long. Sat, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Av Xian Xing Hai, free. Inquiries: (853) 2858 4392 or www.ccm.gov.mo

Macau Birds' Bionomics Exhibition

A display of the bird species found in Macau. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm, Seac Pai Van Nature Education Centre, Seac Pai Van Park, Coloane Island, free. Inquiries: (853) 2888 0087 or www.iacm.gov.mo Ends Feb 24

Beyond the Surface

More than 40 modern abstract paintings by Chinese artists from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and the mainland. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Macau Museum of Art, Av Xian Xing Hai, 5 patacas, free on Sun. Inquiries: (853) 8791 9814 or www.artmu seum.gov.mo Ends Mar 9

Beijing

Othello

Shanghai Opera House presents Verdi's operatic version of the Shakespeare tragedy. Tue-Wed, 7.30pm, National Centre for the Performing Arts, West of the Great Hall of the People, 60-380 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

China Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor and pianist Xu Zhong teams up with the orchestra to play Debussy's Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune, a Mozart piano concerto and a Bizet symphony. Sat, 7.30pm, Poly Theatre, 14 Dongzhimen South St, Dongcheng District, 30-480 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

Shanghai

In The Mood for Love

Shanghai Ballet presents a love tangle between two couples set in 1930s wartime Shanghai. Thu-Fri, 7.15pm, Shanghai Majestic Theatre, 66 Jiangning Rd, 100-500 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

Unseen

A showcase of international photography featuring works by Ashley Gilbertson (US), Julia Fullerton-Batten (Germany) and Martin Kollar (Slovakia). Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm (Wed until 10pm), Museum of Contemporary Art, People's Park, 231 Nanjing West Rd, 20 yuan. Inquiries: www.mocashanghai.org Ends Mar 18

Taipei

Show Off

The Ju Percussion Group's annual concert features Michael Daugherty's Used Car Salesman and Brett William Dietz's Masvikiro. Fri, 7.30pm, Novel Hall, 3 Songshou Rd, NT$300-700. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

The Zoo Story, in Taipei

A contemporary Taiwanese version of Edward Albee's drama about loneliness and social isolation. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Sat-Feb 24, 2.30pm, Guling Street Avant-Garde Theatre, No 2, Lane 5, Guling St, NT$350. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

The Lost Kingdom

Fu Hong-zheng directs this epic musical. Sat, 7.30pm, Feb 24, 2.30pm, National Theatre, 21-1 Zhongshan South Rd, NT$400-2,000. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

My Grandma is Hotter Than You

A display of traditional women's costumes in France a century ago. Daily, 11am-11pm, Charlotte Cafe, 96 Ren Ai Rd, Sec 3, free, Inquiries: (88 62) 2706 8134. Ends Mar 3

Singapore

Like Shadows

Stan Lai's new suspense drama about a girl popping in and out of reality to investigate her mother's death and her father's disappearance. In Putonghua. Today, 2pm, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$38-$108. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Santana

Four decades of hits from the Latin rock band. Tomorrow, 8pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium, S$90-$350. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

China Peking Opera Theatre

The Beijing troupe perform excerpts from Chinese classic tales and legends such as Monkey King and Legend of Lady White Snake. Thu-Feb 24, 7.30pm, Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress Place, S$38-$128. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Dim Sum Dollies - in the History of Singapore

The cabaret group's comedy incorporates dance and social commentary. Thu-Feb 28, 8pm (Sat and Feb 24 also at 3pm), Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$38-$98. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Bangkok

Hellish Rock 08

German power metal band Helloween perform. Wed, 8pm, Thunder Dome, Muang Thongtani, Changwattana Rd. Inquiries: www.thaiticketmajor.com

Tokyo

Burt Bacharach

The 79-year-old American pop pianist performs with the Tokyo Newcity Orchestra. Today, 3pm, Tokyo International Forum, 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, 10,000 yen, 12,000 yen. Inquiries: www.t-i-forum.co.jp

Remembrance of Places Past

A photographic review of the development of architecture in Japan dating from the 19th century. Daily, 10am-6pm, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, 5-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, 1,000 yen. Inquiries: www.teien-art-museum.ne.jp Ends Mar 31

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