A-Usual Objects

Nine artists including Phoebe Man, Cedric Maridet and Kongkee present works in different media such as photography, video and installation art. Proceeds go to the Asian University of Women. Today, by appointment, Experimenta, G/F, 89-95 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 6029 8866. Ends today

Asian Contemporary

Paintings by 11 artists from the mainland, Hong Kong, South Korea, Myanmar and Vietnam including Wang Xi, Kim Tae-huk, Mg Mg Hla Myint and Cheri Yeung Hiu-lam. Today-tomorrow, 9am-8pm, The Rotunda, Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central. Inquiries: 2522 0405. Ends tomorrow

Unimpeded

Lei Ling reveals new ideas and themes with black ink drawings. Opening reception today, 6pm-8pm. Mon-Sat, 11.30am-7.30pm, Art Beatus Gallery, G/F, 35-39 Graham St, Central. Inquiries: 2522-1138. Ends Aug 27

Performing Arts

Boxy George

Denmark's Teater Refleksion's puppet show about a man named George who is forced to think outside the box after encountering a lot of boxes with legs. An International Arts Carnival programme. Today, 5pm, also 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Rope of Love

Pak Li'aison's drama about a man tortured by his involvement with three other men: a secret lover, an attractive roommate and a spoiled boyfriend. In Cantonese. Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm, also tomorrow, 2.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150, HK$120 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

An Invitation of Love

International Christian Concern presents a musical about a young couple who have gone to war-torn Cambodia to preach, a theology student and the journalist she meets there. Starring Patrick Tang Kin-wang and Sharon Chan Man-chi. In Cantonese with Chinese surtitles. Today, 7.45pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$80-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3118 8263

SMS 2009 - High School Musical 2

The HK Academy for Performing Arts' EXCEL 2009 Summer Musical School performs the Disney musical about what high school basketball star Troy, his brainy girlfriend Gabriella and the conniving Sharpay get up to one summer. In English. Today-Aug 9, 3pm, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$300 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8761 or 2584 8721

B-Boyz & Ballerina

South Korea's Gorilla Crew's dance about a ballerina who falls in love with a break-dancer. An International Arts Carnival programme. Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm, also tomorrow, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Coming Home

Pip Theatre's production of Olivia Yan Wing-pui and Chan Wai's dramatic exploration of the true meaning of home. In Cantonese. Today-Aug 9, 7.30pm, also tomorrow, 2.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, HK$195, HK$295 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2511 0139

Pagagnini

Violinist Ara Malikian leads a string quartet in a combination of music and physical comedy. An International Arts Carnival programme. Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm, also tomorrow, 3pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$100-HK$200; and Aug 9, 3pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$90-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Teen Wave

Class 7A Drama Group's show incorporating drama and dance along with video and installation about a Tin Shui Wai teenager who decides to go to the seaside where he listens to his heart. An International Arts Carnival programme. In Cantonese. Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm, Aug 9, 3.30pm, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 135 Junction Rd, Kowloon, HK$80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Chemistry

Liu Dian, Eagle Ho, Maureen Law, Lian Guodong, Shi Jingxin and Jiang Fan perform in a production combining modern dance and Tibetan culture. In Putonghua, Cantonese, English and Tibetan. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150, HK$120 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251

Core Side Out

Off the Ground presents contemporary dance pieces choreographed by Flora Hon and Kelvin Lam.Today-tomorrow, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6038 2881

Graeme Tyler

The Australian pianist plays works by Schubert, Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann, Liszt, Chopin and Ginastera. Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2194 3889

Extra-curricular

Sacred Women Circle

Joane Leung leads participants in meditating with the aim to express potential within. Today, 7.30pm-9pm, Naboka, Unit 1903,19/F Bonham Strand Trade Centre, 135 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, HK$200, booking advised. Inquiries: 2544 1414 or 2264 1025

Animal Communication Level 1

Rosina Maria Arquati teaches a two-part workshop on communicating with pets. Part A, tomorrow, 2pm-8pm, Part B, Aug 9, 11am-6pm, Core (Cosmic Resources Centre), 10B Comfort Building, 86-88A Nathan Rd, TST, HK$2,700, booking advised. Inquiries: 2735 3261

Cinema

InDPanda International Short Film Festival

Love is a Rollercoaster

Seven short films about gay love including: Half a Lifetime, Howard Smith's drama about two young conscripts in South Africa's army during apartheid in the 1960s who fall for each other (in English); and Boy Meets Boy, Kim-Jho Gwang-soo's romance about a small Korean youth who becomes attracted to a tough, tall young man (in Korean with English subtitles). Today, also Aug 18, 9.45pm, Broadway Cinematheque.

Best of Berlinale 2009

Eight short films from countries including Germany, New Zealand and Singapore including Oh, My God!, Anne Sewitsky's comedy observing children's interpretations and experiences of sexuality (In Norwegian with English subtitles). Tomorrow, also Aug 19, 9.45pm, Broadway Cinematheque.

Nightscene

Little Dragon

The Swedish electro-pop band perform. Tonight, 8.30pm, Grappa's Cellar, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, HK$260 (advance), HK$300 (door), booking advised. Inquiries: 2521 2322

Jake Shaw

The New Yorker plays the blues on harmonica with support from Helter Skelter's Vincent Lam and Koya Hisakazu. Tonight, 9.30pm, Skylark Lounge, 1/F, 63 Wyndham St, Central, HK$140, includes two drinks. Inquiries: 2801 6018

DJ Rafik

The German DJ headlines Pimpin' Ain't Easy's one year anniversary bash. Kid Fresh and DJ Enso support with electro, house, bassline, dubstep and indie-rock in the main room and hip hop and R&B on the second floor. Tonight, 10.30pm, Cliq, 2/F On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, HK$200, including two drinks. Women free. Inquiries: 2868 3111

The Trio featuring Paul Bebington on Piano

Bassist Lui Ngao-yuen, guitarist Mike Yip, drummer Vic Tsui and Bebington play original and contemporary jazz. Tonight, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Disco Step Child

Drafus and Ben Ku play disco dance music. Tonight, 11pm, Volar, B/F, 39-44 D'Aguilar St, Central, HK$200, includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2810 1276