Configurational Force

Daniel Lau Chak-kwong, Sunny Wang and Koon Wai-bong's modern adaptations of traditional Chinese media such as ink painting, calligraphy, seal carving and glass sculpture. Today, 1pm-6pm, or by appointment, 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

Looking for Poetry in Wan Chai

Annie Wan Lai-kuen's installation about Wan Chai district combines photography, calligraphy and poetry. Today, 1pm-6pm, or by appointment, Stage 1, Unit 26, G/F Wah Luen Industrial Building, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan. Inquiries: 9276 5043. Ends today

Seeing is Believing

Eight thousand dot-paintings by local students to raise funds for the blind, with proceeds going to Standard Chartered Bank's Seeing is Believing campaign. Today, 10.30am-8.30pm, Atrium, 2/F Cityplaza, Taikoo Shing. Inquiries: 2877 2625. Ends today

82 Republic Group

Spread over two galleries, Chan Yu, Guo Hongwei, Wan Yang, Zhou Siwei, and Liu Jia's paintings and sculptures reflect growing up in a rapidly modernising China. Today-tomorrow, 10.30am-7pm, Connoisseur Contemporary, G4 Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central; Open by appointment only, 82 Republic, 62a Peel Street, SoHo. Inquiries: 3521 0300. Ends tomorrow

This Brutal House

Simon Birch's installation incorporates performance, video, painting and Wing Shya's photography, encapsulating the problems of modern living. Today-tomorrow, 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 tomorrow

Memorial Exhibition of Wong Ka-kui

Memorabilia of the late Beyond frontman, including his manuscripts, guitars and clothes. Tomorrow, 11am-6pm, Videotage, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2331 3220. Ends tomorrow

Dream in a Moment

Korean artist Kim Ji-eh's paintings investigate the concepts of eternity and time. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, or by appointment, Shin Hwa Gallery, G/F, 32 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2803 7960. Ends Jul 8

SKIN:INKS Tattoo Art

Fourteen local tattoo studios showcase their works, challenging the negative preconceptions about their art. Daily, noon-midnight (Sun from 2pm), Racks, 7/F M88, 2-8 Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: 2833 9971. Ends Jul 9

Cyclic Circles

Noel de Guzman's artwork contemplates the symbol of the circle and its cyclical nature. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun, 2pm-6pm, Karin Weber Gallery, G/F 20 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2544 5004. Ends Jul 10

Hong Kong Sculpture Biennial

Works by more than 60 Hong Kong and Guangzhou artists, including Leung Kui-ting, Wong Tin-yan and Ha Bik-chuen, to raise funds for Sichuan earthquake victims. Proceeds from the sale go to the Home Affairs Department's Sichuan emergency relief. Tue-Sun, noon-8pm, Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2104 3322. Ends Jul 16

Crawling Along the Edge of a Straight Razor

New York-based painter Gary Simmons' works of skulls and explosions with the themes of isolation, horror and nostalgia. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-3pm, CAIS Gallery, D2-D3 U/G, Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Rd, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2527 7798. Ends Jul 19

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, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Jul 20

Current

Graduation show of HK Baptist University's Academy of Visual Arts students. Daily, 10am-6pm, Kai Tak Campus, HK Baptist University, 51 Kwun Tong Rd, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: 2353 5170. Ends Jul 20

Performing Arts

Love Baby

Pip Theatre's comedy centres on the emptiness of life for five teen Internet addicts. In Cantonese. Today, 7.30pm, Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$165, HK$195 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2511 0139

Koi Ming-fai and HKCO III

The Wenwusheng (military and civil male) singer and singer-actor Steven Ma join the HK Chinese Orchestra in traditional and modern Chinese music. Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600

To Love Somebody (rerun)

The Nonsensemakers presents Szeto Wai-kin's romantic drama set in the Song dynasty, about the intricate relationships between two men and three women. Directed by Henry Fong. Stars Rensen Chan Man-kong, Jo Ngai Yee-shan and Pichead Amornsomboon. In Cantonese. Today-Jul 6 (except Wed), 7.30pm, Today, Tue, Sat-Jul 6 also at 2.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$190, HK$260, HK$150 (concessions) Urbtix. Inquiries: 9735 0233

Wonderland

Class 7A Drama Group's production about a housewife who starts to doubt her perfect life. Directed by Chan Ching-kwan. In Cantonese. Today, 3pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$100, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Man of la Tiger

Pip Theatre presents Jim Chim Sui-man's one-man show with an Olympic theme, where he mimics politicians and celebrities about current issues. In Cantonese. Today, Tue, Fri-Jul 6, 7.30pm, today and Jul 6 also at 2.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$180-HK$420 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2511 0139

International Youth Music Exchange

The Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, the HK Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Music Office Youth Choir perform Verdi, Zhou Tian, Mozart and others. Today, 8pm, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$40-HK$80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2598 8335

Italiana

Pianist Silvia Paparelli performs pieces by Petrassi, Morlacchi, Rossini, Donizetti and more. Today, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200, HK$100 (concessions) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 8837

In Concerto

Violinist/violist Andrew Ling and conductor/pianist Jimmy Chiang join the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra to play Mozart, Walton and Mendelssohn. Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

A Nordic Journey

The Hong Kong Bach Choir performs contemporary music by composers from Scandinavian and Baltic countries. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, St John's Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Rd, Central. HK$150, HK$100 (students), booking required. Inquiries: 9659 8687

Colin Carr

The British cellist performs Bach's Cello Suite No 3 and No 6, and Chaconne in D Minor. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$180-HK$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3518 7290

Chamber Music Concert

The HK Flute Ensemble including Peter Chan, Cindy Cheung, Carmen Ma, and Carson Yu perform Handel, Mozart and Piazzola. Tue, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2468 4597

SaxoCarnival

The saxophone quartet and guest trumpeter Fung ka-hing perform the Nutcracker Suite, Five Cameos by Alfred Reed, First Suite by Holst, and more. Wed, 8pm, Theatre, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$80, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

The Leningrad Symphony

David Atherton conducts trumpeter Alison Balsom and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in Hummel's Trumpet Concerto and Shostakovich's Symphony No 7 Leningrad. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Modern Peking Opera

Peking Opera Theatre of Shanghai is joined by national class one performers to present The Azalea Mountain (Fri), excerpts from The Red Lantern and Sha-Jia-Bang (Sat) and Taking Tiger Mountain by Stratagem (Jul 6). In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Fri-Jul 6, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Panasonic Enchanted Strings Concert

Sichuan charity concert with violinists Lu Siqing and Huang Mengla playing Paganini and Mendelssohn's violin concertos on Jul 6, and Wang Jian with Haydn's cello concertos on Jul 7. Accompanied by the Shanghai Sinfonietta. Shows start at 8pm. HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$800 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2733 3086

Hanako's Pillow

Theatre du Pif presents this show inspired by Japanese ghost stories and David Henry Hwang's play The Sound of a Voice, about fantasies and fascinations with spirits, witches and warriors. Directed by Robert Draffin. Stars Sean Curran and Bonni Chan. In English with Chinese subtitles. Jul 10-11, 8pm, Jul 12, 3pm, 8pm, Jul 13, 5pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Extra-curricular

Arts and Crafts Fair

Live painting, sketching, silhouette cutting, calligraphy, photography and handicrafts for sale. Today, 2pm-10pm, Piazza, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2734 2009

Stand-up Comedy Open Mic

Leadership Development

Consultant to the Cultural Leadership Programme Maureen Salmon talks about the value of leadership in arts, culture, and creative industries. Tomorrow, 11am, 3/F HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, free, booking required. Inquiries: 2584 8950

Design for Asia Award

Competition organised by the HK Design Centre to honour excellent design. Manufacturers and designers of any design commercially launched in an Asian market between Jan 1, 2006 and Jun 30, 2008 are eligible. HK$800 (registration), HK$1600 (exhibition and catalogue fee). Inquiries: 3586 3018. Registration ends tomorrow

Cinema

La Vie en Rose

Oliver Dahan presents the life of French pop singer Edith Piaf (Marion Cotillard), depicting her troubled childhood, rise to stardom, descent into drug abuse and eventual death. Today, 11.45am, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$45. Inquiries: 2388 0002

Care for Our Community

HK Film Archive selects 16 films that explore Hong Kong's culture and social development, including the following four. Today-Jul 19, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends Jul 19

Man on the Brink

An undercover agent and his police friend struggle to maintain their integrity against the corrupting influence of crime. Stars Eddie Chan and Eric Kam. Alex Chung directs. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 5pm, Jul 12, 7pm.

Father and Son

Allen Fong Yuk-ping's semi-autobiographical film depicts the life of a squatting white-collar family, with a son who aspires to be a filmmaker. In Cantonese. Tue, 2.30pm.

Mud Child

Chen Jingbo and Chu Fung's drama follows a couple who live near a temporary settlement and save a child in a landslide. Stars Shek Hwei and Jiang Han. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Tue, 12.30pm.

Lonely Fifteen

David Lai's film about runaway girls who must resort to prostitution to earn a living. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Tue, 4.30pm.

Macau

16th Wedding Expo

Wedding products and services from different countries with about 100 booths. Today, noon, 4th Floor Exhibition Hall, Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre, Largo da Torre de Macau, free. Inquiries: (853) 2870 393

Artist-in-Residence

International Youth Dance Festival 2008

Featuring groups from around the world, the youth festival presents diverse dance styles. Parade on Sat, 5.30pm, starting at the Ruins of St Paul, free. Indoor performances on Jul 6, Jul 11, 8pm, Macau Forum I, Av. Marciano Baptista, free. Outdoor performances on Jul 7, 8pm, Tap Seac Square, Jul 9, 8pm, Iao Hon Park, free. Inquiries: (853) 2855 5533

Eternal Treasures

Macau Orchestra Chamber Music Series, with works by Doming Lam, Lam Bun Ching, Bright Sheng and Wang Xilin. Sat, 8pm, St Dominic's Church, St Dominic's Square, free. Inquiries: (853) 3996 699

Macau Artists' Society Exhibition

Members of the society display more than 70 paintings and calligraphic works. Tue-Sun, 9am-9pm, Temporary Exhibition of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Av. Almeida Ribeiro 163, free. Inquiries: (853) 8988 4100

Meida Discursiveness - Impermanent Intrusion

Eight new paintings and installation works by local artist Bianca Lei. Tue-Sun, noon-8pm, St Paul's Fine Art, at the foot of the Ruins of St Paul, Travessa de S. Paulo 3, 5, 7, free. Inquiries: (853) 2842 2842. Ends Jul 27

Shiwan Ceramics Exhibition

Ceramic sculptures from Guangdong province dating from the late Qing Dynasty. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, $5, free on Sundays. Inquiries: (853) 8791 9814. Ends Aug 3

Beijing

Ode to Olympics

Concert Fidelio

Shanghai

Manon

Era - Intersection of Time

Taipei

Wei Hai-min Classic Theatre

Actress Wei Hai-min plays classic female characters in four mainstream styles of Chinese opera. Today, 7.30pm, Metropolitan Hall, Taipei Culture Centre, 25 Bade Rd, Sec 3, NT$300-$2,000. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393-9888

Taipei International Jazz Festival

George Winston Winter Show

The pianist performs folk songs. Sat, 7.30pm, Metropolitan Hall, Taipei Culture Centre, 25 Bade Rd, Sec 3, NT$1,000-$3,500. Inquiries: (88 62) 2341 9898

Woes and Joys of Little Alphonse

Photographer Romulas Pozerskis presents the story of 90cm tall farmer Alphonse Mickus and his love of animals. Tue-Sun, 11am-7pm, Pethany Larson Gallery, 30 Lane 45, Liao-ning St, free. Inquiries: (88 62) 8722 5005. Ends Jul 13

Singapore

Henri Matisse

More than 50 prints from the French modern artist. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm, Mon, by appointment, Singapore Tyler Print Institute, 41 Robertson Quay, free. Inquiries: (65) 6336 3663. Ends Aug 16

Jeno Jando

The Hungarian pianist plays Bach, folk and dance music by Bartok, and Kodaly and Liszt's Sonata in B minor. Wed, 8pm, Victoria Concert Hall, 11 Empress Place, S$20-$45. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555

Kim Sung-hoon

Metamorphosis

A solo exhibition by Sichuan artist Wu Jianjun depicts the beautiful and disturbing qualities of fluorescently coloured human bodies. From Sat-Jul 20, 11am-6pm, Linda Gallery, 15 Dempsey Rd, free. Inquiries: (65) 6476 7000

Crosscurrents

New media artworks by Beijing-based Qiu Zhijie and Jin Jiangbo, Hong Kong artist Kingsley Ng and Singaporean Zulkifle Mahmod. Daily, 10am-7pm, Osage Singapore, 11b Mt Sophia, free. Inquiries: (65) 6337 9909. Ends Jul 27

Bangkok

Air Supply From The Heart World Tour

100 x France

Tokyo

Natalie Cole

The Ramsey Lewis Trio