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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: engarral@cityu.edu.hk 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: info@textilesocietyofhk.org
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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