The Planner

Published: 12:00am, 1 Jun 2008

Exhibitions

The Sight of Time

Robert Cahen's experimental films and videos about time, space, memory and perception. Today-Tue, 11am-8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central. Inquiries: www.frenchmay.com. Ends Tue

Bertrand Lavier

Twenty-five years of work by the French artist who uses found objects as materials to challenge the concept of art. Tomorrow-Thu, 10.30am-7pm, or by appointment, Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657. Ends Thu

Beyond Presumption

Joey Leung Ka-yin's cynical comics resemble Chinese ink painting. Tomorrow-Fri, 11am-7pm, Grotto Fine Art, 2/F, 31c-d Wyndham St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends Fri

Photos by Roland Fischer

The German conceptual artist's portraits and architectural images suggest characteristics of early modernist abstract painting. Tomorrow-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe-Institut, 14/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: www.goethe.de/hongkong. Ends Sat

Mushroom Cloud

Gade's paintings reflect the current state of Tibetan society. Tomorrow-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Plum Blossoms Gallery, G6, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189. Ends Sat

The Exquisite Pirate

Australian artist Sally Smart's surrealistic installation traces the history of female pirates. Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat until 6pm, or by appointment, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, G/F 6-10b Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2548 2286. Ends Sat

Crack of Dawn

Qiu Deshu's abstract landscapes based on ink paintings of the 12th century Southern Song dynasty. Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Zee Stone Galley, G/F Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2810 5895. Ends Jun 8

Nocturne

Alfred Ko Chi-keung expresses his solitude through black and white photos of Hong Kong street scenes at night. Tue-Sun, 11am-10pm, Lumenvisum, Unit L2-10, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Sham Shui Po. Inquiries: 9040 3877. Ends Jun 9

New Works by Gao Xingjian

Features 25 ink paintings by the Paris-based 2000 Nobel Prize Winner in Literature. Part of Le French May and Gao Xingjian Arts Festival. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Alisan Fine Arts, 315 Prince's Building, Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends Jun 11

Mobility - Chinese is a Plus

French-German artist couple Sylvie Boisseau and Frank Westermeyer explore how public space is invaded by language. Part of Le French May. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, 1a space, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Jun 13

Paris 1730-1930: A Taste for China

Features 170 works of Chinese porcelain, lacquer, bronze, furniture, drawing, print and painting acquired in 18th-20th century Paris, from the collections of Musee Guimet, the Louvre Museum, Musee d'Orsay and the Centre Pompidou. Daily, 10am-6pm, Sat until 8pm, closed Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$20. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jun 15

This Brutal House

Simon Birch's installation incorporates performance, video, painting and Wing Shya's photography, encapsulating the problems of modern living. Thu-Sun, noon-5pm, or by appointment, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery Annex and Art Projects, 6/F Chai Wan Industrial City Phase 1, 60 Wing Tai Rd, Chai Wan. Inquiries: 2810 0161. Ends Jun 30

Beyond Definition

Works by Singapore artist Jessie Lim traverse ceramics, sculpture and installation. By appointment, Koru Contemporary Art, Unit 1604, Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 9120 4264. Ends Jul 19

Digit@logue

Artists from Hong Kong, Taiwan and the mainland, including Hung Keung, Hector Rodriguez and Kingsley Ng, present digital media works created over the past two decades. 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 Jul 20

The Vollard Suite

Picasso's 100 intaglio prints on diverse themes, with an emphasis on classical and neo-classical subjects. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm. University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham St, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Jul 20

Riding a Melodic Tide

Memorabilia including photos and audiovisual items trace 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

The Screening

Ariane Michel's site specific film installation plays with the gallery space. Mon-Sat, 11.30am-3pm, 4pm-8pm, Agnes b.'s Librairie Galerie, 1/F, 18 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends Aug 9

Performing Arts

Of Mountains and Seas

World premiere of Gao Xingjian's play based on Chinese mythologies. Directed by Hardy Tsoi Sik-cheong. In Cantonese. Part of Le French May and Gao Xingjian Arts Festival. Today, 7.45pm, New Asia College Concourse, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin, HK$280 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2609 7855 (carnival at 7pm, free for ticket holders)

Yee Ha!

British performers Scotty and Lulu return with local students in this musical for families, featuring songs, comedy routines and video clips. In English. Today, 10am, 2pm, 4.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$128-HK$388 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: [email protected]

David Greilsammer

A piano recital by the New York-based soloist. Today, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150, HK$250 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.frenchmay.com

A Certain Romance in Kowloon Tong

Indie pop duo My Little Airport perform. Today, 8.15pm, Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$169, HK$199 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2214 9399

I Feel a Song Comin' on

Cecilian Singers' concert. Today, 7.15pm, St Stephen's College, 22 Tung Tau Wan Rd, Stanley, HK$120, HK$50 (concessions). Inquiries: 2570 3783

L'Empereur du Chant (rerun)

Jim Chim Sui-man's one-man show, in which he sings, dances and mimics local pop stars. In Cantonese. Today-Jun 8: Tue-Fri, 7.30pm, Sat-Sun, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$170-HK$420 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2511 0139

Tuesdays with Morrie

Chung Ying Theatre's play based on Mitch Albom's novel, about his 14 tuesdays with his dying professor Morrie Schwartz. Directed by Ko Tin-lung. Stars Chung King-fai and Edmond Lo. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Today-Jun 8, various times, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2521 6628

We Will Rock You

Lunchbox Theatrical Productions presents this musical written by Queen and Ben Elton. In English with Chinese subtitles. Today-Jun 15: Tue-Fri, 8pm, Sat, 2pm, 8pm, Sun, 1pm, 7pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$350-HK$895 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8203 0299

Pablo Casals - Chamber Music Festival of Prades

Nine chamber music performers, including violinist Gerard Poulet, cellist Frans Helmerson and clarinettist Michel Lethiec, gather to play works by Beethoven and Messiaen. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180, HK$350 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.frenchmay.com

Rain/Bow

French choreographer Jerome Thomas leads his group in a show that fuses juggling, ballet and circus art. Tomorrow-Tue, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$150-HK$300 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.frenchmay.com

Magical Musical Memories

The HK Women's Choir presents a theatre concert featuring songs from West End and Broadway musicals. Tue, 7.30pm, Ballroom, Conrad Hotel, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, HK$1,000, HK$1,500, includes dinner, proceeds go to the Kuldeep Saran Memorial Trust. Inquiries: 9122 1050

In Memory of June Fourth

Local and overseas artists perform, including Mok Chiu-yu, Kith Tsang Tak-ping and Alastair MacLennan from Belfast. Part of the HK On the Move performance art project. Tue, 7pm-9pm, On and On Theatre, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, HK$80; Wed, 5pm-7.30pm, Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2891 8482

Clarinet Chamber Classics

HK Sinfonietta's principal clarinet Massimo Di Trolio is joined by string musicians from the orchestra to play Mozart and Brahms' clarinet quintets. Wed, 8.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120. Inquiries: 2836 3336

A Celebration of Spanish Music

Spanish guitarist Esteban Antonio and New York-based pianist Warren Wills play fusion music with a Spanish spirit. Solos: Wed (with Antonio), Thu (with Wills); duet: Fri-Sat. Shows at 8pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members and students). Inquiries: 2521 7251

Ethereal Vibrations

The Consulate-General of India presents an Odissi classical dance performance by Sharmila Biswas and Troupe. Thu, 7.30pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, free, booking required. Inquiries: 2528 4028

From Korea to Coldplay

Kassia Youth HK's teenage choir perform from musicals to pop and Korean folk songs. Thu, 8pm, Union Church, 22a Kennedy Rd, Mid-Levels, HK$160, HK$100 (children). Inquiries: 2575 3931

Punchline Comedy Club

Andre Vincent, Dave Fulton and Paul Sinha perform stand-up. In English. Thu-Sat, 9pm, Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$320. Inquiries: 2827 7777

Ken Lam and Hong Kong Voices

The conductor directs the local chamber choir in works by Bach, Beethoven and Durufle. Accompanied by HK Camerata and mezzo-soprano Stefanie Willis. Sat, 7.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120, HK$100 (concessions) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: [email protected]

Passione

Korean tenor Kim Jun-man performs Italian opera arias, joined by pianist Grazia Choi, organist Theresa Kim, Kassia Choir, and vocalists from Hong Kong and Korea. Jun 8, 7.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$480-HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 6010 9153

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Christoph Konig conducts violinist Nicola Benedetti and the orchestra in Glinka's Ruslan and Ludmila, Sibelius' Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 5. Jun 8, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$480-HK$880 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2301 1096

Extra-curricular

Book Signing and Talk

With local writer Xu Xi on her first essay collection Evanescent Isles: From My City Village. In English. Tomorrow, 4.30pm-6pm, Lecture Theatre 16, Academic Building, City University of HK, Tat Chee Rd, Kowloon Tong, free. Inquiries: 2788 8705

Non-Verbal Communication

Rodney Jones from City University of HK talks on the importance of body language in effective communication. In English. Tomorrow, 6.45pm-8pm, Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of HK, Room 602, 3 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, HK$90, HK$75 (English-Speaking Union members), HK$25 (students). Inquiries: 2186 8449

Environmental Protection

Talk by Christine Loh Kung-wai, former legislator and current chief executive of public policy think tank Civic Exchange. In English. Tomorrow, 7.15pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$200, HK$100 (Women in Publishing Society members), includes one drink and snacks, booking required. Inquiries: [email protected]

China and the US in 10 Years

Retired US Navy admiral William Owens talks about the current and future relationship between the two countries. In English. Tue, 12.30pm-2pm, HK Club, Harcourt Suite, 1 Jackson Rd, Central, HK$490, HK$390 (students/Asia Society members). Inquiries: 2103 9508

Are Men and Women Equal in Hong Kong?

Equal Opportunities Commission's Cynthia Lam and Christian Action's Devi Novianti discuss the topic with a focus on sexual discrimination and harassment. In English. Wed, 5.30pm-7pm, Equal Opportunities Commission, 19/F Cityplaza Three, 14 Taikoo Wan Rd, Taikoo Shing, free, booking required. Inquiries: 3579 8079

Poetry OutLoud

An event for poetry lovers to read their works; Kit Kelen and Steven Schroeder present this month. Wed, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: [email protected]

Acting Auditions

American Community Theatre is looking for actresses aged 30-40 and 45-60 for their November production of Marsha Norman's Night Mother. Auditions: Sat, 3pm-6pm, Jun 10, 7pm-9.30pm, Central (venue on request). Inquiries: [email protected]

Cinema

5x2

Francois Ozon captures five stages of a couple's relationship in a backward direction: from divorce to marriage, and to the time they fall in love. Stars Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi and Stephane Freiss. In French with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 12.30pm, Broadway Cinemathique, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$45. Inquiries 2388 0002

Buddha's Lost Children

Mark Verkerk's documentary centres on a Thai boxer turned Buddhist monk who runs a monastery for orphans. In Thai with English subtitles. Part of the Asia Society Summer Film Series. Today, 7.30pm, Grand Cinema, Level 2, Elements, Kowloon Station, 1 Austin Rd West, HK$55, HK$50 (Asia Society members), HK$40 (concessions). Inquiries: 2103 9508

Hero. Revolution. Montage

HK Film Archive presents nine films directed by Soviet filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein, who is known for his technique of montage; including the following four. Fri-Jun 22, various times, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST; HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Strike

Eisenstein's first feature celebrates the workers' revolt against the capitalists in 1905 Russia. Stars Grigori Aleksandrov and Aleksandr Antonov. Silent with music track. Fri, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive; Jun 22, 2.30pm, HK Space Museum.

Battleship Potemkin

A historical account of the sailors' uprising that leads to the Russian revolution in 1905. Stars Grigori Aleksandrov. Silent with music track. Fri, 9.30pm, HK Film Archive; Jun 22, 6.30pm, HK Space Museum.

Que Viva Mexico

Grigori Alexandrov reassembles the footage left by Eisenstein to make a documentary about Mexico's cultural history and socialist revolution in 1910, based on the director's original idea. In Russian with English subtitles. Sat, 5pm, HK Film Archive (screened with Time in the Sun).

Time in the Sun

A documentary about Mexican culture and society, compiled from the footage of the unfinished Que Viva Mexico. With English narration. Sat, 5pm, HK Film Archive.

Macau

Music from Fairy Tales

Francis Kan conducts the Macau Orchestra in children's music by Howard Blake, including The Snowman and The Bear. Today, 4pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Av Xian Xing Hai, 40 patacas, 60 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 3996 699 or www.icm.gov.mo

Macau International Dragon Boat Races

Annual competition in celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival. Today, Sat and Jun 8, 10am, Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, opposite Macau Tower, free. Inquiries: (853) 2858 0762 or www.sport.gov.mo

ConstrAction

Local students present their furniture designs. Tomorrow, 2pm-7pm, Centre for Creative Industries, Av Xian Xing Hai, free. Inquiries: (853) 2875 3282. Ends tomorrow

A Date with Jazz

American trumpeter Chris Botti plays jazz standards. Tue, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Av Xian Xing Hai, 80-250 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2870 0699

Air Supply

The Australian soft rock duo return. Fri-Jun 8, 8.30 pm, Sands Theatre, Sands Casino, Largo de Monte Carlo 203, 580 patacas, 680 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2888 3388

Hacken's Concert Hall

The Canto-pop singer performs. Sat, 8pm, Venetian Arena, Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel, Cotai Strip, 280-1,200 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 6226 6222

Macau Design Biennial

Local designers display works ranging from posters to book designs and 3-D models. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Macau Museum of Art, Xian Xing Hai, 5 patacas, free on Sun. Inquiries: (853) 8791 9814 or www.artmuseum.gov.mo. Ends Jun 15

Plato in the Land of Confucius

Features 134 Greek works of marble sculpture, gold vessels and pottery dating from 500 BC to AD 400, from the Louvre Museum. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Macau Museum of Art, Av Xian Xing Hai, 5 patacas, free on Sun. Inquiries: (853) 8791 9814. Ends Jul 13

Beijing

Lang Lang and the Philadelphia Orchestra

Christoph Eschenbach conducts Beethoven's Egmont overture, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 6 and Grieg's Piano Concerto. Tue, 7.30pm, Poly Theatre, 14 Dongzhimen South St, Dongcheng District, 280-1,680 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn (also performing in Shanghai, Sat and Jun 8, 7.30pm)

Piano Recital by David Greilsammer

The New York-based soloist plays works by Mozart, Prokofiev, Ligeti, Gershwin and John Adams. Fri, 7.30pm, Forbidden City Music Hall, Zhongshan Park, 30-380 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

Shanghai

Elaine Paige

The British musical singer and actress performs. Jun 8, 7.30pm, Shanghai Grand Stage, 1111 Caoxi Rd, 180-1,080 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

Turning Abstract

A retrospective of experimental art in Shanghai from 1976-85, with 25 artists including Shen Tianwan, Zhang Jianjun and Qiu Deshu. Tue-Sun, 10am-9pm, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art, No 28, Lane 199, Fangdian Rd. Inquiries: www.zendaiart.com. Ends Jun 20

Taipei

Stephen Hough

The British pianist plays Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 1 and Bruckner's Symphony No 5. Fri, National Concert Hall, 21-1 Zhongshan South Rd, NT$500. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

Christian Rizzo

The French choreographer teams up with local group Dance Forum in this show about daily life in Taiwan. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Sat-Jun 8, 2.30pm, Experimental Theatre, 21-1 Zhongshan South Rd, NT$500. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888

The Osmonds 50th Anniversary Reunion Concert

Seven members from the American family pop group reunite on stage after 27 years. Fri and Jun 8, 7.30pm, Taipei Arena, 10 Nangking East Rd, NT$400-2,500. Inquiries: (88 62) 2341 9898

2008 World Press Photo Exhibition

Award-winning works in the contest by 59 photographers from 23 countries. Daily, 11am-10pm, Eslite Gallery B2, 245 Dunhua South Rd, Sec 1, free. Inquiries: (88 62) 2775 5977. Ends Jun 8

Singapore

Radio & Juliet

Maribor-based Slovene National Theatre presents Edward Clug's choreography that combines Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Radiohead's music. Tue, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$35-$105. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555

The Lord of the Rings Symphony

Howard Shore's score for the Oscar-winning film is put on stage by the Singapore Festival Orchestra, Chorus of the Slovene National Theatre and Singapore Lyric Opera Children's Choir. Thu-Fri, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$35-$150. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

I'll Be Seeing You

American vocalist Steve Tyrell performs jazz classics such as The Way You Look Tonight and Give Me the Simple Life. Sat, 8.30pm, Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City, S$86-$196. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Seeing. Feeling. Being

Sculptures, drawings and lithographs by Swiss surrealist artist Alberto Giacometti. Daily, 10am-7pm (Fri until 9pm), Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd, S$8. Tel: (65) 6332 3222. Ends Jun 15

Bangkok

Aduna, Land of Adventure

France's Etha Dam Dance Company combines hip hop/street dance with techniques from theatre, capoeira and African dances. Wed-Thu, 8pm, Patravadi Theatre, Soi Wat Rakhang, Arun Amarin Rd, Siriraj, 400 baht, 600 baht. Inquiries: www.thaiticketmajor.com

Tokyo

Asian Dub Foundation

The London-based electronic group play a mix of dub, ragga and drum 'n' bass. Today, 7pm, Studio Coast, 2-2-10 Kotou-ku, Shinkiba, 6,000 yen. Inquiries: www.smash-jpn.com

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