When a Patriot Pees at Riot

Nineteen young local artists and art groups (including Karden Chan, Sushan Chan So-Shan, Thickest Choi and Start from Zero) respond to the 20th anniversary of June 4 with reflections on their memories of that day. Today, noon-8pm, Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2104 3322. Ends today

Early Hong Kong Transport

About 100 old photographs collected by Cheng Po-hung provide glimpses of the early history and development of Hong Kong's public transport during the 20th century. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5513. Ends Jun 28

Burdening Representations - Visualising Historical Memory of China from Hong Kong

Group exhibition of works by 11 veteran documentary and conceptual photographers (including Frankie Chan Mok-nam, Raymond Chan Wai-man and Tse Ming-chong) about China. Tue-Sun, 11am-7pm, L2-13 and L3 Gallery, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei. Inquiries: 3177 9159. Ends Jul 7

Time Ligaments

Exhibition of works by nine Vietnamese artists (Khanh Cong Bui, Tiffany Chung, Phu Nam Thuc Ha, Christine Nguyen, Thi Trinh Nguyen, Tuan Andrew Nguyen, Tuan Thai Nguyen, Rich Streitmatter-Tran and Tu Duc Nguyen). Thu-Sun, noon-5pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery Art Projects and Annex, 6/F Chai Wan Industrial City Phase 1, 60 Wing Tai Rd, Chai Wan. Inquiries: 2558 5665. Ends Aug 16

Summer Delights

Exhibition celebrating summer featuring works by 13 artists (including Jasmine Ho, Silvia Chan, Cornelia Erdmann, Maria Isabel Parra, Sarah Lai and Sum Wing-man). Opening reception today, 4pm-6pm. Thu-Sun, 1pm-7pm (or by appointment), Blue Lotus Gallery, Block A, Unit 24, 5/F Wah Luen Industrial Building, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan. Inquiries: 6100 1295. Ends Aug 31

The Perseverant Spirit: The Art of Lee Yue-hong

Paintings of natural landscapes, birds and flowers by a student of master artist Chao Shao-an showcase the artistic inheritance and innovations of the Lingnan School. 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 Sept 14

Performing Arts

Cats

Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises and the Really Useful Group present Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, about cats at their annual ball. In English with Chinese surtitles. Today, Sat-Jun 21, 2pm, also today, Jun 21, 7pm, Tue-Thu, 7.30pm, Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$350-HK$895 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8203 0299

The Faust Festival 2009

Dan Zhu

Lu Jia conducts the Chinese violinist and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in playing Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Saint-Saens' Violin Concerto No 3 and Stravinsky's Petrushka. Today, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

The Miser

Peter Jordan directs the Chung Ying Theatre Company's adaptation of Moliere's comedy about a money-lender whose daughters long to escape his frugal household. In Cantonese. Today, Sat-Jun 21, 27-28, 3pm, also Wed, Fri, Jun 24, 26-27, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$140- $200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3961 9803

Die Fledermaus

Woo Lun-hin conducts the City Opera, the HK Medical Association Orchestra and Metropolitan Opera Chorus in Johann Strauss Jnr's comic operetta about mistaken identities and flirtations at a masked ball. Sung in German with Cantonese dialogue and Chinese and English surtitles. Proceeds go to Project Vision. Today, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9027 1102

Animal Geographic

2 On Stage's experimental theatre production takes a humorous look at the origin of the species. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9722 9750

Splendid Sichuan

The Song and Dance Ensemble of Sichuan performs dances depicting everyday life among the Tibetan, Qiang, Yi and Han ethnic groups of China. Today, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$80-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Raising the Roof 2009

The Kassia Women's Choir, HK Welsh Male Voice Choir, HKFYG HK Melody Makers, Kassia Children's Choir - Hullaballoo, SoHo Collective and students from Katterwall Vocal Academy sing songs such as Back in the USSR and the Pink Panther. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2575 3931

Closer

Stylus and Theatron's drama about four strangers (a would-be novelist, a doctor, a stripper and a photographer) who fall in love and become caught up in a web of sexual desire and betrayal. In English. Tue-Sat, 7.30pm, also Sat, 2.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$220, HK$180 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251

She Came From Beijing

Perry Chiu Experimental Theatre's musical about an ambitious young woman from Beijing who hopes to become a superstar in Hong Kong. In Cantonese. Wed-Sat, Jun 23, 8.15pm, also Sat-Jun 21, 5pm, Jun 21, 2.15pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$150-HK$250 Urbtix, Inquiries: 6377 7240

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

The South African a cappella group perform a blend of their native music and Christian gospel. Fri, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$200; Sat, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Nights in the Gardens of Spain

Lu Jia conducts Spanish pianist Javier Perianes and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in performing works by Falla, Chabrier, Debussy and Ravel. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Tides in Limbo

Titus Andronicus 2.0

Tang Shu-wing Theatre Studio's version of William Shakespeare's tragic play about a Roman general engaged in a cycle of revenge with the Queen of the Goths. In Cantonese. Fri-Jun 21, 8pm, also Sat-Jun 21, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325

Extra-curricular

Floating Book Fair

Sham Shui Po Pleasure Hunting

Community carnival featuring performances of Chinese opera songs and old Cantonese favourites. Today, 3pm-10pm, Po On Rd Playground and Lei Cheng Uk Han Garden, free. Inquiries: 2591 1340

A Dialogue with Donald: The Future of the Past

HK SAR Chief Executive Donald Tsang talks about heritage preservation. In English. Tomorrow, 1.15pm (lunch, 12.45pm), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511

The Global Society: Lessons from the Economic Crisis and Why it isn't Just About Economics

A lecture by Time international editor Michael Elliot. In English. Tue, 1.10pm (reception, 12.15pm; lunch, 12.30pm), HK Club, 1 Jackson Rd, Central, HK$490, HK$390 (Asia Society members), includes lunch, registration required. Inquiries: 2103 9508

Redefining Leadership: Competing in 21st Century Asia

Panel discussion with KK Chua (Mary Kay's president, Asia Pacific), Clement Kwok (Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotel's chief executive officer), Stephen Marcopoto (Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific president) and Tony Tyler (Cathay Pacific Airways' chief executive) on the new corporate leadership needed in Asia. Wed, 1.10pm (reception, 12.15pm; lunch, 12.30pm), JW Marriott Hotel, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, HK$490, HK$390 (Asia Society members), includes lunch, registration required. Inquiries: 2103 9508

Maotai, Mooncakes and Monks

Jessica Bellas talks at the launch of her humorous chronicle of her misadventures in Hong Kong and on the mainland. Wed, 6.30pm, Bookazine, Shop 309, Prince's Building, 10 Chater Rd, Central, free, booking required. Inquiries: 2525 0218

Pecha Kucha Night #5

Ten creative talents (including architect Roberto Davalio, fine artists Carol Lee Mei-kuen and Cornelia Erdmann, and designer Rob Uxton) discuss their influences and work. In English. Wed, 8pm (doors open, 7.30pm), One Bar, Level 3, One Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, HK$80, includes one drink, booking required. Inquiries: 2739 6889

Cinema

The Queen

Drama about how Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren) struggled to react after the death of Princess Diana. In English with Chinese subtitles. Today, 12.30pm, Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$45. Inquiries: 2388 0002

Indie Film Screenings: Classic and New

Cross Harbour Tunnel

Comedy with four off-beat stories taking place over one night including a yuppie couple contemplating wife-swapping, two cop brothers who come out to each other, and two maids having love trouble. Directed by Lawrence Wong. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, MCL Telford Cinema.

The Cold War and Hong Kong Film

The HK Film Archive presents films that show the impact of the cold war, including the following one. Until Jun 21. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

China Behind

Tang Shu-shuen's Cultural Revolution-era drama about young mainlanders' struggles with their ideals and reality. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 2.30pm, Jun 20, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive.

A Wreath for Madame Kawakita

The HK Film Archive presents 22 films by Japanese filmmakers to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Kashiko Kawakita, including the following one. Until Jul 12. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Tora-San's Sunrise and Sunset

The 17th chapter in the 48-film Tora-san saga about a good-hearted itinerant peddler (Kiyoshi Atsumi) and his family whose peace is disturbed by an old man who forces his way into the group and starts to boss them around. Yoji Yamada directs. In Japanese with English subtitles. Today, 4.30pm, HK Film Archive, Jul 11, 6.30pm, HK Space Museum.

Pearl River Delta

D'Apres Corps (According to Body)

A series of video works by local artist Catherine Cheong Cheng-wa in which she attempts to separate parts of her body to look for meaning from within. Mon, Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, closed Tue, Ox Warehouse, Intersection of Ave Coronel Mesquita and Ave do Almirante Lacerda, Macau, free. Inquiries: (853) 2853 0026. Ends Jul 19

Spirited Away - Joe Hisaishi and Hayao Miyazaki Animation Symphony Concert

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