Works by Cho Ran-hyang, Han Sun-hyun and Kwon Young-sul featuring anthropomorphic animals. Opening reception today, 6.30pm. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Shin Hwa Gallery, G/F, 32 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2803 7960. Ends Mar 20

Rang

New York-based Indian painter Natvar Bhavsar's works investigate the power and possibilities of colour. Opening reception today, 7pm-9pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, 11am-7pm, Sundaram Tagore Gallery, 57-59 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2581 9678. Ends Mar 28

The Lost City

Surrealistic landscape paintings by Russian painters of a ruined ancient city. Opens today. Mon-Sat, 11am-6.30pm, King's Gallery, Shop 215, 2/F The Galleria, 9 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2117 0731. Ends Apr 1

New Vision: New Colours

Works by 12 local artists that express their concern about Hong Kong's environment and wish for a better future. Mon-Wed, Fri, Sun, 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, closed Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Apr 25

The Enchanting Brush

Chinese paintings and calligraphic works by Lingnan School artist Chao Shao-an. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm, closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends May 10

Archival Records

Sound installation by C?dric Maridet that explores the idea of the Asia Art Archive. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, closed Sunday and public holidays, Asia Art Archive, 11/F Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2815 1112. Ends May 31

Performing Arts

The Maids Times Two

Theatre Fanatico and Alice Theatre Laboratory's contemporary adaptation of Frenchman Jean Genet's Les Bonnes about two housemaids who conduct elaborate sadomasochistic rituals when their employer is away. In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Feb 28, 7.30pm, also Feb 27-28, 2.45pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2784 7938

Sing the Truth: Nina Simone Remembered

Patti Austin, Dianne Reeves, Simone, and Lizz Wright and the Nina Simone Band perform songs made famous by the late American singer-civil rights activist in various styles including jazz, gospel and blues. A HK Arts Festival programme. Tomorrow-Fri, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$220-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

The Red Choir Show

The Show Choir performs music at a 'red' themed concert. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3106 3121

The Vagina Monologues

The Hong Kong V-Day team performs Eve Ensler's play about women's self-discovery through discussions about their bodies; proceeds go to The Asian Human Rights Commission's Wise Project. In English. Tomorrow-Fri, 8pm, The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$400. Inquiries: 6107 7962

Cantonese Opera Treasures

Chinese Artists Association of HK performs: an opening with drums and gongs, The Imperial Emperor of Heaven Holding Court (in classical Cantonese), Blessing by the God of Fortune, A Fairy Delivers Her Son to the Mortal Father (in classical Cantonese) and Luk Long Reprimands His Son, tomorrow; Birthday Feast on the Mountain Fragrant Flowers (in classical Cantonese) and Why Don't You Return?, Fri; and Prime Minister of Six States (in classical Cantonese) and Princess Changping, Sat. A HK Arts Festival programme. All performances: in Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles (unless otherwise stated). 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$140-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Short-cut to Classical Music 1

Yip Wing-sie presents (in Cantonese) and conducts the HK Sinfonietta performing works by Berlioz, Dvorak, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky. Fri, 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

The Secret of The Secret Garden @ School Detective 2 in 1 Series

Jumbo Kids Theatre's children's drama about the side effects of global warming. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, also Sat-Feb 28, 3pm, Feb 28, 11am, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$100, HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 or 2146 9466

Asura

Chaosism Theatre's drama about four gunmen who risk their lives to fight for dignity. In Cantonese. Fri-Feb 28, 8pm, also Sat-Feb 28, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9151 6081

Funny Money

The HK Federation of Drama Societies' adaptation of Ray Cooney's comedy about a man who finds millions in his briefcase. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 8pm, also Sat-Feb 28, 3pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325 or 2353 0880

I Love Steamed Dumplings

Spring Time Chinese Opera and Hon Fung Creative Chinese Opera present a musical about a maid who becomes famous for her delicious steamed dumplings. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, Mar 5-6, 8pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$100-HK$190 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2793 1123

King's Harmonica Quintet

The local musical ensemble performs. A HK Arts Festival programme. Fri, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$180-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

The Arrival

New Zealand puppet theatre group Red Leap Theatre's adaptation of Shaun Tan's graphic novel about a man who goes off to seek a better life in a foreign land. A HK Arts Festival programme. Fri-Feb 28, 8pm, also Feb 28, 2.30pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$160-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Extra-curricular

Wetland Cultural Festival

Programme including lectures, workshops (in Cantonese) and exhibitions on wetlands. Until Feb 28, various times, HK Wetland Park, Wetland Park Rd, Tin Shui Wai, free (with HK$30 general admission). Inquiries: 3152 2666

China's Policy Shift: What Lies Ahead?

J.P. Morgan's China Equities and Commodities managing director and chairman Jing Ulrich talks about the outlook for asset prices, inflation and the yuan in view of recent Chinese government policy shifts. In English. Today, 1.15pm (lunch, 12.45pm), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members), includes lunch, reservations required. Inquiries: 2521 1511

From the Holy Mountain

Writer William Dalrymple talks about his account of Christianity in the Middle East. In English. Today, 7.30pm (reception, 6.45pm), Gleneally School Hall, 7 Hornsey Rd (off Old Peak Rd), Mid-Levels, HK$150, HK$100 (Royal Geographical Society members). Inquiries: 2583 9700

Cinema

Playing It Indie

The HK Arts Centre and Ying E Chi present four independent local films, including the following one. Until Feb 28. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0215

End of Love

Drama about an emotionally troubled man whose mother commits suicide after an argument about his homosexuality. In Cantonese with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre.