Illusion and Reconstruction

Lucille Lo Yuk-yin's taoist-inspired works portray ideologies in Hong Kong since the handover. Today, 10am-6pm, HK Visual Arts Centre, 7a Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2545 3262. Ends today

One More, Please

Twelve artists from Europe and Asia present works on childhood innocence. Today-tomorrow, 9pm-10.30pm, Fubon Bank Building, 38 Des Voeux Rd, Central; 2/F Central Tower, 28 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2842 6085. Ends tomorrow

A Return to Silence

Patrick Lee's spiritual images of everyday objects visualise his emotions. Today-tomorrow, 10.30am-7pm, or by appointment, Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657. Ends tomorrow

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. Today-tomorrow, 9am-10pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2584 8592. Ends tomorrow

Black on White

Two decades of Lei Ling's black ink drawings. Today-tomorrow, 11.30am- 7.30pm, Art Beatus, G/F, 35-39 Graham St, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138. Ends tomorrow

Small Bangs

Hugues Reip's installations, videos, linocuts and drawings explore fantasy and reality. Today-Sat, 11.30am-8pm, Agnes b.'s Librairie Galerie, 1/F, 18 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends Sat

Faces and Colours of Life

Janet Pancho-Gupta celebrates nature with drawings and paintings of people, animals, flowers and landscapes. Today, 1.30pm-11pm, tomorrow-Sat, 1.30pm- 12.30am, Culture Club, 15 Elgin St, Central. Inquiries: 9103 5017. Ends Sat

Deconsequences

Evangelo Costadimas' photo sequences explore human interaction in Hong Kong. Tue-Sun, 1pm-8pm, Shanghai Street Artspace, G/F, 404 Shanghai St, Yaumatei. Inquiries: 2770 2157. Ends Sun

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

Paul Robinson

The Los Angeles-based photographer incorporates portraits and architecture to create multiple-layered images. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2544 6223. Ends Mar 8

An Inheritance of Virtuosity

A retrospective of Lingnan School artist Ho Chat-yuen's career featuring 60 still life and landscape paintings. 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 Mar 9

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

Burmese Days

Tin Tun Hlaing's realistic acrylics of rural Burmese culture and tradition. Opens today. Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm, Sun and public holidays, 1pm-5pm, Zee Stone Gallery, G/F Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2810 5895. Ends Mar 14

Memories and Superimposition

Wei Guangqing's paintings incorporate pop elements into traditional Chinese culture. Opening reception today, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, G/F, 20 Ice House St, Centre. Inquiries: 2580 0058. Ends Mar 15

Refabricating City

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

Contemporary Japanese Pottery from Traditional Kilns

Features 70 ceramics works created

by traditional techniques. 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 30

Sacred Legacy

Ethnographer Edward S. Curtis' photos

of Native Americans and their everyday lives in the early 20th century. Also features Anne Makepeace's documentary on Curtis' works. 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 30

Dis Play

Sculptures by Nadim Abbas, Jonathan Leung Hoi-yat and Adrian Wong challenge the relationship between art and display. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Mar 30

Konstantin Bessmertny

Surrealistic installations and mixed-media works by the Macau artist. Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11am-6pm, or by appointment, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, G/F, 6-10b Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2548 2286. Ends Apr 5

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

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Includes 200 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 Wed. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends May 1

The Studio and the Altar

One hundred pieces of Daoist artworks, dating from the Han to the Qing dynasties, in painting, porcelain, calligraphy and scripture forms. Daily, 10am-5pm, Art Museum, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7416. Ends May 11

Beyond the Surface

The HK International Poster Triennial showcases more than 400 works from 46 countries. Daily, 10am-6pm (Sun and public holidays until 7pm), closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends May 19

Performing Arts

The Killing of Sister George

Wordybird Theatre Company presents Frank Marcus' black comedy about human relationships. In English. Today-Sat, 7.45pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$145 (members and concessions). Inquiries: 2521 7251

HK Flamenco Festival 2008 Preview

Flamenco dance and music with dancers Ingrid Sera-Gillet and Jasmin Chen, and guitarist Ian Fu. Today-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$95, HK$80 (members), HK$60 (concessions). Inquiries: 2521 7251

Trance

Chan Ming-fung's experimental theatre tells a tale about a love triangle between a struggling writer, a psychiatrist and a drag artist. In Cantonese. Today-Sat, 7.45pm , Mar 2, 3pm, 7.45pm, McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9661 7573

The 36th Hong Kong Arts Festival

The city's annual arts event features over 30 shows performed 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: hk.artsfestival.org Ends Mar 16

Piano Trio

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

Tears of Barren Hill

Zuni Icosahedron presents Danny Yung's experimental multi-media theatre inspired by the life of late Beijing Opera performer Cheng Yangqiu. With Chinese and English text. Tomorrow, 8.15pm, Sat, 3pm, 8.15pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$180.

The Master of Chou: Xiao Changhua

The Peking Opera House of Beijing presents four pieces, paying tribute to the late Chinese opera comic. Tomorrow-Sat, 7.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai,

HK$120-HK$280 (lecture demonstration by opera specialist Ni Biao and performer Zheng Yan: today, 6.30pm-8.30pm, R6143, Amenities Building, City University of HK, Kowloon Tong, free, in Putonghau)

Titus Andronicus

Tang Shu-wing directs an adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy about a Roman general's murderous revenge on his enemy. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Tomorrow, Sat and Mar 3, 7.45pm, Mar 2, 5pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$100-HK$250.

Vollmond

A watery episodic dance theatre by Pina Bausch and her Tanztheater Wuppertal. Tomorrow, Sat and Mar 3, 7.30pm, Mar 2, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$650.

Andras Schiff Piano Recital

Plays Schumann's Papillons and Fantasie, and two sonatas by Beethoven. Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$380.

Yuan Chenye

Li Xincao conducts the Chinese baritone and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in works by Handel, Mozart, Rossini, Tchaikovsky, Ravel and more. Mar 6, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$320.

The Master Builder

Lin Zhaohua directs Ibsen's play about a middle-aged architect's declining career and frustration. Stars Pu Cunxin and Tao Hong. In Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles. Mar 7-9, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100-HK$260.

Rigoletto

Teatro Regio di Parma from Italy stages the tragic opera by Verdi. In Italian with Chinese and English surtitles. Mar 7-11, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$250-HK$1,280.

The Shape of Things

Lee Chung-chuen adapts Neil LaBute's play about seduction and betrayal in which an average young man tries his best to please the attractive art student he's infatuated with. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Mar 7-17 (except Mar 12), 7.45pm (Mar 8-9, Mar 15-16 also at 3pm), HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$340.

Joanna MacGregor

The British pianist, known for her wide-ranging repertoire, plays Messiaen's Vingt regards sur l'enfant Jesus. Mar 8, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$80-HK$320.

Zingaro

An equestrian circus theatre from France, with 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

Standup Comedy

29+1

Fourth run of Kearen Pang's play about a woman turning 30. In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Mar 8 (except Mar 3), 8pm (Mar 2 and Mar 8 also at 3pm), Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$165, HK$195 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9032 5272

The Rite of Spring

Edo de Waart conducts the HK Philharmonic Orchestra and the symphony orchestra from the Academy for Performing Arts in Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, Mendelssohn's Octet for Strings and a Mozart symphony. Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2721 2030

Carry-on Magic with Harry

Harry Wong teams up with young conjurers and eight-year-old storyteller To Yuen-lam in a concert about environmental protection. In Cantonese. Mar 2, 3pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po, HK$100-HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

The Sincerity of Jiangnan

Ho Man-chuen conducts composer and erhu player Zhu Changyao and the Wang Kwong Chinese Orchestra in works from the Jiangnan region. Mar 2, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$80-HK$140. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Educating Rita

Stylus Theatre presents Willy Russell's comedy that charts the unusual friendship between a hairdresser and her alcoholic tutor. In English. Mar 4-8, 8pm, McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9127 0420

Divas in Training

Kassia Youth Choir perform songs by female singers including Dusty Springfield and Lesley Gore . Mar 5, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$160, HK$130 (members), HK$120 (concessions). Inquiries: 2575 3931

Anything Goes

Tony Penny directs the HK Singers in this musical farce written by Cole Porter. Mar 6-11, 7.30pm (Mar 9 also at 2.30pm), HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$250, HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries:

2537 4180

The Grassland, Our Heaven

The Inner Mongolia National Song and Dance Opera Troupe showcase Mongolian folk dances and music. Mar 7, 8pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Mar 8, 8pm, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Rd, Hung Hom; Mar 9, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$90-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Extra-curricular

Connoisseur Contemporary's Opening Party

A new space focusing on emerging talent and contemporary work launched by Connoisseur Art Gallery. Today, 7pm-11pm, G4, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358

Writing for Film and Animation

Extreme Weather

American weather expert Christopher Burt discusses unusual weather phenomena over the past century. In English. Today, 7.30pm (reception, 6.30pm), 2/F Olympic House, So Kong Po, Causeway Bay, HK$150, HK$50 (Royal Geographic Society members). Inquiries: 2583 9700

Buteyko Breathing Technique

The Proverse Literary Dinner

A chance to meet writers and publishers including, Canadian poet Kate Rogers and locally based Verner Bickley. Tomorrow, 7pm-9.30pm (book signing: 6pm-6.45pm), Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$398, booking required. Inquiries: 2259 3456

Jumping Frames

The festival presented by City Contemporary Dance Company and Emergency Lab is calling for submission of dance videos. Application deadline: tomorrow. Submission deadline: May 30.

City Speak Session II

Architects, campaigners and government representatives, including Raymond Wong of the Planning Department and Paul Zimmerman of Designing HK, discuss the management of Hong Kong's public space. In English. Sat, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free, booking required. Inquiries: 2525 4416