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Kevin Kwong

Exhibitions 
Great Righteousness Resolving Confusion
Animation-inspired paintings and  artist books by Tse Yim-on that  mock interpretations of Hong Kong's subculture. Today-tomorrow, 10am-7pm, Sat, 11am-3pm, iPreciation, Suite LG3, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central. Inquiries: 2537 8869. Ends Sat 
Love Asia
Francesco Lietti's acrylic and oil paintings celebrate the beauty of Hong Kong and other Asian places. Opens today. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Apr 29  
Dreams and Pearls
Romanian-born, Swedish-based painter Dorina  Mocan's portrayals of childhood and nature. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Sun, noon-6pm, Connoisseur Art Gallery, G3, Chinachem Hollywood Centre,  1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries:  2868 5358. Ends Apr 30  
Solid
New Zealander Emma Camden's  glass sculptures examine the cruciform's role as a signifier in Western culture. Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm, Koru Contemporary Art, Unit 1012, 10/F Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2580 9203. Ends May 8 
Aisha Khalid & Imran Qureshi
Neo-contemporary miniature paintings by the two Pakistani artists. Opens today. Daily, 11am-8pm, Pao Galleries, 4/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: info@gandhara-art.com.  Ends May 8  
WOOFWOOFWOOF
Charity art exhibition for homeless dogs of photographs by visual artists Wing Shya, Young Kim (aka Suitman), Dan Pak and Wang Qingsong. Opening reception today, 6pm-8pm. Mon-Sat, 11am-7.30pm, Madhouse Contemporary, G/F 10 Kau U Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2815 6007. Ends May 8   
The Enchanting Brush
Chinese paintings and calligraphic  works by Lingnan School artist Chao Shao-an (1905-1998). 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 
Echoe of Nature
Mixed-media paintings by Frenchman Youri Leroux and clay and bronze sculptures by his compatriot Antoinette Rozan depict an intimate dialogue between art and nature. Opening reception today, 6pm-9pm. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 2pm-7pm, Sin Sin Annex, 53-54 Sai St, Central. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends May 12   
To Please
Painter Casper Chan Hiu-kwan's figural compositions manifest her inner feelings and reflect tension, insecurity, irony and a sense of romanticism. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Grotto Fine Art, 2/F, 31C-D Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends May 15 
Fragments
Black and white photographs by Canadian Serge Cl?ment and decorative dust displays by Australian Hannah Bertram. Opening reception today, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm,  10 Chancery Lane Gallery, G/F, 10 Chancery Lane, Central. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends May 15    
The Artistry of Yixing Pottery 
Over 100 pieces of purple clay art, some of which date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm, closed Tue, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, 10 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, free. Inquiries: 2869 0690. Ends May 17
Gleaning
Kong Chun-hei's intricate ink on paper drawings of everyday objects. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Gallery Exit, G/F, 1 Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2541 1299. Ends May 22  
Refresh for Spring
Group show of paintings by Tony Bevan, Damien Hirst, Tetsuya Ishida, Andy Warhol, Zao Wouki and others. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, Ben Brown Fine Arts, 301 Pedder Building, 12 Pedder St, Central. Inquiries: 2522 9600. Ends May 24  
Lotus Fantasia
Forty photos of the lotus in different seasons by Leo KK Wong. Opens today; opening reception Sat, 2.30pm. Daily, 9am-9pm, 1/F Lobby, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2132 8600. Ends May 31  
Performing Arts 
All the World is a Press Conference
PIP Theatre's Jim Chim Sui-man  stars in a one-man show satirising the use of press conferences as  a publicity tool. In Cantonese. Today-Apr 25, 7.30pm, also Sat-Apr 25, 2.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$170-HK$420 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2511 0139 
Fascinating Rhythms
Lung Heung-wing leads a percussion ensemble performing works such as Stravinsky's Danse Sacrale (from The Rite of Spring)  and Steve Reich's Music for Pieces of  Wood. Today, 7.30pm, Loke Yew Hall, University of HK, Main Campus, Pok Fu Lam, free, online registration required. Inquiries: 2219 4724 
God is a DJ
Mann Chan directs On & On Theatre Workshop's version of German Falk  Richter's satirical play about a man and a woman who, from their chic apartment,  market themselves by selling videotaped segments of their lives to art galleries. In Cantonese. Today-Apr 25, 8pm, Cattle Depot Theatre, Unit 7, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2503 1630
Mirage
All Theatre Art Association's Hoi Chiu  sand paints to music by Aborigine Music Workshop. Today-May 1, 8pm, also Sat, May 1, 3pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150, HK$120 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 
Rock Hard
A cappella group Yat Po Singers  and dancer Mui Cheuk-yin  perform Ng Cheuk-yin's  musical retracing Hong Kong's legends. Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3755 7070  
Sell Love
Theatre Lab's drama about a girl who engages in compensated dating. In Cantonese. Today-Sat, 8pm, also Sat-Apr 25, 3pm, Apr 25, 5pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Road, TST, HK$140, HK$180  Urbtix. Inquiries: 9644 3130   
Together 2010
Gary Tam Wai-kuen directs and stars in Gor Gor Productions' musical about a lovelorn man who travels through time to pursue his dream. In Cantonese. Today-Sat, 8pm, also Sat-Apr 25, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$240, HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9830 8977  
HK Young Talent Cantonese  Opera Troupe
Sung Hung-bo, Yuen Sin-ting, Pak  Wan-lung and others perform: Armoured Horse and Silver Marriage, tomorrow, 7.30pm, Tai Po Civic Centre,  12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po, HK$90-HK$140; and The Dragon, May 1, 7.30pm, North District Town Hall, 2 Lung Wan St,  Sheung Shui, HK$90-HK$140 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7325
Qingming Riverside 
Leung Kwok-shing directs and choreographs the rerun of the HK  Dance Company's dance epic inspired  by Northern Song dynasty imperial  court painter Zhang Zeduan's silk-scroll paintings of street scenes in the capital city of Bianjing. Tomorrow-Sat, 7.45pm, Apr 25, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 1806
Berezovsky Plays Tchaikovsky
Perry So conducts Russian pianist Boris Berezovsky and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performing Liadov's The Enchanted Lake,  Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No 1 and Prokofiev's Symphony No 5. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160-HK$420 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030 
Double Mallet Ringers - Hands + Handbells = Harmony
Christine Chan and Leung Chi-hin  conduct the Double Mallet Ringers' handbell concert. Tomorrow, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3104 2355  
Paintings in Action
Jacky Yu directs E-Side Dance Company's performance of painting-themed pieces choreographed by Cyrus Hui, Chan  Ka-ching, Song Nam and five others. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, also Sat, 4pm, Apr 25, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2372 9351 
Singapore Star
Jean Thorel  conducts Singaporean violinist Loh Jun Hong and the City Chamber Orchestra of HK  performing works by Wagner, Mozart and Haydn. Tomorrow, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$120-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2864 2154 
Violin Guitar Duo Concert
Italian violinist Andrea Zanchetta  and Hong Kong guitarist Tina Karen Lo  play works by Paganini, Giuliani and other composers. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9186 2754 
Xing Qing Concert
Veteran soprano Barbara Fei Ming-yee sings classic works by Chen Ning-chi. Tomorrow-Apr 25, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$180-HK$800 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2760 8835 
Yusuke Yamazaki Harp Recital
The harpist plays works by Grandjany and Pozzoli. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$250, HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6098 6098 
A Musical Zoo
Four Gig Heads Percussion Group and Made in Hong Kong @ Four Gig Heads perform percussion versions of songs such as Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, The Quarrelling Ducks, The Menacing Tiger and New York, New York. Sat, 8pm, North District Town Hall, 2 Lung Wan St, Sheung Shui, HK$80, HK$100; and Apr 28, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK, HK$100, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 
Concert by HK Music  Lover Chinese Orchestra
Wai Sing-fat  conducts the orchestra performing works associated with different Chinese regions; magician  Harry Wong  guest presents. In Cantonese. Sat, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 
Raqs Fiesta
Argentinian-Arabic musician Mario  Kirlis performs with his music troupe  and belly dancers Shanan and Antonella. Sat-Apr 25, 8pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$580 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2575 5838 
Kazutaka Shimizu Flute Recital
The Japanese flautist performs works by Vivaldi, Debussy, Ravel and others; pianist Linda Yim accompanies. Apr 25, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2973 6777  
The Taming of the Shrew
Fong Chun-kit directs the HK Academy for Performing Arts' adaptation of William Shakespeare's comedy about a beastly man who attempts to tame a headstrong, woman. In Cantonese. Apr 26-May 1, 7.45pm, also May 1, 2.45pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$90 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2584 8500 
The Sunshine Boys
Whole Theatre's version of Neil Simon's comedy about the reunion of a veteran vaudeville duo after several years of enmity. In Cantonese. Apr 26, Apr 28-May 6, 8pm, also May 1- May 2, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 111 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$320, HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 8201 2989 
C?dric Tiberghien Plays Chopin
Yip Wing-sie conducts the French pianist, percussionist Chau Chin-tung and the HK Sinfonietta performing Ng Cheuk-yin's White, Chopin's Piano Concerto No 2 in F Minor and Schumann's Symphony No 1 in B-flat, Spring. Apr 29, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336
Cadenzas of Hong Kong
Yan Huichang conducts the HK Chinese Orchestra performing works inspired by the individual character and life of the 18 districts of Hong Kong, such as Kwok Hang-kei's Tai O on My Mind and Chew Hee-chiat's Stanley Stanley Stanley.  Apr 30-May 2, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre Piazza, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 3185 1600 
Edelweiss
Stage 64's drama about what happens more than 20 years on to three people who met at Tiananmen Square in the summer of 1989. In Cantonese. Apr 30-May 2, 7.45pm, also May 1-2, 3pm, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 135 Junction Rd, Kowloon, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6964 8964 
Cherry Inc
Class 7A Drama Group performs a play inspired by Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard about the changes to Hong Kong over the past two decades. In Cantonese. Apr 30-May 1, 8pm, also May 1-2, 3pm,  HK City Hall Theatre, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2582 0274 
HK Youth Handbell Ensemble - Sparkling Bells
Joyce Lo conducts the ensemble in a handbell concert. Apr 30, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd  Central, Sheung Wan, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3104 2355 
Hug Hug
Dance Art's theatre exploration of seemingly intimate yet distant relationships between urbanites. In Cantonese. Apr 30-May 1, 8pm, also May 1, 3pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9128 5578
Opening Doors  With A New Set Of Keys
Muse Motion's multi-arts show features dance pieces choreographed by Allen Lam Wai-yuen inspired by the imagination, Song Dynasty poet Xin Qiji's Rendezvous on the Night of the Lantern Festival, and Astor Piazzolla's Nueva Tango music. Apr 30-May 1, 8pm, May 2, 5pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 
PercaDu
Israeli percussion duo Tomer Yariv and Adi Morag perform works such as Dorman's Udacrep Akubrad, J.S. Bach's Prelude in A Minor and Piazzolla's  Tango No 3. Apr 30, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$160, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
The Pillowman
Wind Mill Grass Theatre performs Irish playwright Martin McDonagh's black comedy about a writer living in a  police state who is interrogated about  his stories' similarities to a series of bizarre child murders in his town. In Cantonese. Apr 30-May 2, 4-7, 8pm,  Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd,  Kwai Chung HK$180-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 5100 2254
The Magical Forest Concert
Japan's Toy Magic Orchestra and child singer-voice actress Nara Yuria perform music by Joe Hisaishi such as Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, My Neighbour Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service. May 1, 7.30pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long; and May 2, 7.30pm,  Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd,  Tsuen Wan, HK$100-HK$170 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Angela Hewitt's Mozart & Bach
The Canadian pianist plays and directs the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performing Bach's Keyboard Concerto in F Minor and Keyboard Concerto in G Minor and Mozart's Piano Concerto No 27 in B-flat and Piano Concerto No 20 in D Minor. May 1-2, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$160-HK$420 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Chopin and the French Composers
French pianist Roger Muraro plays works by Chopin and Berlioz-Liszt, and fellow French pianist Aldo Ciccolini performs works by Chopin and Debussy, May 2, 6.30pm; while French pianist Gabriele Carcano plays works by Chopin, Faur? and Ravel, and Ciccolini returns to perform works by S?verac, Chabrier and Chopin, May 3, 7.30pm. A Le French May event. HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$460 Urbtix. Inquiries: frenchmay.com
Extra-curricular 
Young Musicians Sought
The Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department is recruiting new members aged 25 years  or younger for its 16 bands and orchestras and two choirs. Training begins in September. Application deadline: Apr 30. Inquiries: 2802 0657 (Hong Kong), 2796 2893 (Kwun Tong), 2399 2200 (Mong Kok), 2158 6462  (Sha Tin) and 2417 6429 (Tsuen Wan)
Energy Efficiency Forum  for Low Carbon Hong Kong
Business Environment Council chairman John Chai, CEO Andrew Thomson, Cathay Pacific Airways CEO Tony Tyler and others share their views on how Hong Kong can become a low-carbon city. In English. Today, 8.30am-5pm, BEC Auditorium, Jockey Club Environmental Building,  77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, HK$1,300, registration required. Inquiries: 2784 3922 
Zurich Asia Spring Auction
Auction of 2,258 lots of stamps and historical postal items from the mainland, Hong Kong and other territories. Preview: Today-tomorrow, 10am-6pm; auction: Sat-Apr 26, 10am, The Excelsior, 281 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay, free entry. Inquiries: 2507 5770  
Mario Kirlis Troupe Master Workshop
The Argentine and his troupe conduct workshops on: Latino Oriental, today, 2pm-5pm; Tango Oriental A, today, 7pm-10pm; Choreography of Classical Song, tomorrow, 2pm-5pm; Double Veil, tomorrow, 7pm-10pm; Megance (Show Opening Dance), Apr 25, 11am-2pm; Gypsy Fusion, Apr 25, 2pm-5pm; Drum Solos, Apr 26, 7pm-10pm; and Tango Oriental B, Apr 27, 9am-noon. Dance Culture, 20/F Richmond Plaza, 296 Jaffe Rd, Causeway Bay, HK$2,400 (one workshop), HK$6,300 (any three workshops), HK$8,500 (any five workshops), HK$10,800 (all eight workshops) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2575 5835 
A Different Kind  of Chinese Writing
Author Jennifer Ching talks about the varieties of Chinese writing and her own work. In English. Today, 4pm, Room M1018, 10/F Oen Hall, HK Baptist University, Ho Sin Hang Campus, Kowloon Tong, free, registration required. Inquiries: 2259 3456
Art and Heritage in Hong Kong
HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity founder-supervisor Ada Wong Ying-kay discusses art and heritage preservation in the SAR. In English. Today, 6.30pm,  HK Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central, HK$200, HK$150 (Friends of the Art Museum, Chinese University of HK members), booking required.  Inquiries: 9282 0007
City Speak XI: Is Transport the Solution or the Enemy?
Architect Oren Tatcher, transport engineer Julian T.H. Kwong, HK Tramways managing director Brunoc Charrade and HK University of Science and Technology visiting scholar Simon K.W. Ng discuss what should be done to ensure that Hong Kong has a sustainable transport plan that makes the city livable for future generations. In English.  Sat, 10am-12.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free, reservations recommended. Inquiries: 2521 7251
C.F. Martin Acoustic  Guitar Clinic 2010
American Craig Thatcher demonstrates the DCPA1 Dreadnought, OMCPA1 Orchestra Model and GPCPA1 Grand Performance acoustic guitars. Sat, 7pm, 4/F Interzone Event Hall, Tom Lee Music, 37 Carnarvon Rd, TST, free, reservation required. Inquiries: 2737 7605



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