Asian Auction Week

Preview of works up for auction by Japan's Shinwa Auction, Korean K Auction, Kingsley's Art Auction from Taiwan and Singapore's Larasati Auctioneers by artists including Yoshitomo Nara, Takashi Murakami, Ju Ming and Nyoman Masriadi. Today, 10am-3pm (auction, today, 5pm), Conrad HK, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Inquiries: 6737 2130. Ends today

Art HK 09

HK international art fair featuring exhibitions of works by 110 art

Bonseki - The Hasokawa School

Traditional Japanese sand painting art by Yasuko Aoki and her students from Sakou Kai in Shizuoka, Japan. Opening reception today, 6.30pm. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends May 19

IPO - Emotional Economies

Photographer-filmmaker Helen Grace's multi-media installation juxtaposes the stock market against human emotions. Opening reception today, 6pm-8pm. Tomorrow-May 17, 23-24, noon-6pm (or by appointment), John Batten Gallery, 2205 Remex Building, 42 Wong Chuk Hang Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 6390 4105. Ends May 24

China Trade!

Russian Konstantin Bessmertny's paintings depict trade with China. Opens today. Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11am-6pm, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, G/F, 6-10 Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2548 2286. Ends June

Iyoiyo

Kyoto-based Korean painter Hyon Gyon uses hair pins, hair and fabric in her colourful works about ceremony and spirituality. Opening reception today, 7pm-9pm. Mon-Sat, 11.30am- 7.30pm, Gallery Exit, G/F, 1 Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2541 1299. Ends June 27

Sparkling Double

Chinese contemporary and graffiti art fusion by Beijinger Yan Lei and Hongkonger Syan (aka MC Yan, aka Chinaman). Opening reception today, 6pm. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Tang Contemporary Art, Basement, Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2544 9918. Ends June 27

Fable

Chinese painter Yan Renkui's pictorial responses to humans' inner fears and greed. Opens today; opening reception May 22, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Tue-Fri, 11am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-8pm, Edge Gallery, G/F, 60C Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2887 0313. Ends July 17

Performing Arts

Bram Stoker's Dracula

The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection's stage adaption of the Irish writer's horror tale about an aristocratic vampire. Edward De Ruiter stars. In English with Chinese surtitles. Today, 1.45pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$80, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2520 1716

A Flea in Her Ear

The HK Repertory Theatre presents Georges Feydeau's romantic comedy about a Parisian woman who writes a love letter to trick her husband because she doubts his fidelity. Anthony Chan Kam-kuen directs. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. A Le French May event. Today-tomorrow, May 19-23, 7.45pm, also tomorrow-May 17, 23-24, 2.45pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: frenchmay.com

Bloody Hell

Actors' Family's comedy about how a typical Hong Kong family struggles yet thrives during the financial downturn. In Cantonese. Today-May 17, 21-23, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9080 9389.

Boot-leg Butter-fly

Mcmuimui Dansemble's dance theatre adaptation of a tale about two star-crossed lovers, The Butterfly Lovers. In Cantonese. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, also May 17, 3.45pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$160-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9050 9421

Cats

Perry: My New World

Perry So conducts violinist Wong Sze-hang, cellist Fang Xiaomu, pianist Warren Lee and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in performing Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte (Overture), Beethoven's Triple Concerto and Dvorak's Symphony No 9 From the New World. Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Pussycat Theatre

Crystal Kwok directs, produces, writes and stars in a musical comedy-drama about three women who discuss their mid-life crises during pole-dancing classes. Also starring Marsha Yuan, Margaret Kutt and Terence Yin. In English. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$250, HK$200 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

ZZZ Mono Gatali

Whole Theatre's comedy revolves around three young couples troubled by trivial matters in their lives. In Cantonese. Today-tomorrow, May 20-23, 27, 29-30, 8pm, also tomorrow-May 17, 23-24, 28, 30-31, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 8201 2989

The Seven Boards of Skill

French choreographer Aurelien Bory directs 14 dancers and acrobats from the Dalian School of Opera in a performance of a modern dance piece inspired by an ancient Chinese geometric puzzle. A Le French May event. Today-tomorrow, 8.15pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$390 Urbtix. Inquiries: frenchmay.com

Symphonic Fairy Tales

Perry So conducts the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in performing works by Dukas, Tchaikovsky, Richard Strauss and Ravel. Tomorrow, 3pm, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Extra-curricular

Stamp Auction and Exhibition Preview

Auction of 1,022 stamps from Hong Kong, Macau and the mainland dating back to the 19th century. In English, with some Putonghua. Exhibition preview, today, 10am-6pm; auction, tomorrow, 10am, Phila China, 9/F, 50 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2530 0100

Backroom Conversations

Finders, Not Keepers!

A Hitchhiker's Guide to Universal Design

Mind the Gap Theatre Group artistic director Tim Wheeler talks about the transformation of an old Bradford silk mill into a state-of-the-art studio for people with disabilities. In English. Today, 7pm, HK Design Centre, 1/F InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, free, reservation required. Inquiries: 2891 8482 or 2891 8488

Cut & Paste

Cinema

In The Name of Love: The Films of Evan Yang

The HK Film Archive presents films directed and written by the late filmmaker (1920-1978), including the following one. Ends May 17. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

Halfway Down

Drama about Chinese refugees who fled to Hong Kong after the Communist takeover and found themselves living in squalor. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 7pm, HK Film Archive.

Nightscene

Kay Tse On-kay

The Canto-pop singer performs. Tonight-tomorrow, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$100-HK$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3154 9872

Punchline Comedy Club

Britons Greg Burns, Geoff Boyz and Lloyd Langford perform stand-up comedy. In English. Tonight-tomorrow, 9pm, The Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$320. Inquiries: 2822 7777

TakeOut Comedy Club

The Red Party

DJs Miles Slater, Enso and Miss Yellow mix hip hop, R&B, house, electro, dance and party music. Tonight, 9.30pm, Armani/Bar HK, 2/F Chater House, 11 Chater Rd, Central, HK$150 (advance), HK$200 (door), includes one drink. Free for women dressed in red before 10.30pm. Inquiries: 2805 0028

Soler

Twin brothers Julio and Dino Acconci serve up Canto-, Mando- and English-language pop-rock. Tonight, 10pm, Room One, The Mira HK, 118 Nathan Rd, TST, HK$200, includes one drink, reservations recommended. Inquiries: 2315 5888

Jack Beats

Tania Vulcano

The Uruguay-born DJ mixes deep, funky, house and tribal music; DJ Vinnie Q and David J support. Tonight, 11pm, Kee Club, 6/F, 32 Wellington St, Central, HK$300, includes one drink. Free for members with three guests. Inquiries: 2810 9000