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Exhibitions
Splendour of Cantonese Opera: Masters Tong Tik-sang and Yam Kim-fai
Stage and performers' memorabilia in an exhibition celebrating Cantonese opera's inclusion on Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Today, 10am-6pm, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends today
Rendezvous with Oris and Liu Bolin
Works by the Swiss watch brand and Chinese artist exploring the concept of time. Today, 10am-7pm, Galerie du Monde, 108 Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Ends today
Cross All Borders
Works in various media such as painting, photography and ceramics by visual artists with disabilities, ranging in age from four to 77 years old. Today, 10am-3pm, HK Central Library, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2855 9548. Ends Sept 27
Jlee 360 - There is No Box
Jessica Lee Ho-lam's 360-degree mixed-media artworks driven by her subconscious mind. Today-Wed, noon-10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Wed
Emerald Hunan
Oil on canvas paintings of the Hunan landscape by nine Hunan artists. Today-Thu, 10am-7pm, Wan Fung Art Gallery, G/F, Cityplaza III, Taikoo Shing. Inquiries: 2736 9623. Ends Thu
Hidden Dreams
Mixed-media works by Indonesian Fhung Lie, local illustrator Damon Tong and painters Scott Chan and Emily Lau depicting their hidden dreams. Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm, Mischmasch Gallery, Unit A, 18/F Shing Hing Commercial Building, 21-27 Wing Kut St, Central. Inquiries: 3165 8017. Ends Oct 9
International So Chinese Painters and Calligraphers Invitation Exhibition
More than 40 works by representatives of the artist association whose members all have So as their surname. Opening ceremony today, 1pm. Daily, 1pm-5pm, Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall, HK University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay. Inquiries: 2358 6149. Ends Oct 10
Texture
Norman de Brackinghe's photographic explorations of how texture can be more than the appearance of a surface. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, YY9 Gallery, G/F, 83-85 Sing Woo Rd, Happy Valley. Inquiries: 2574 3370. Ends Oct 15
Popping Up: Revisiting the Relationship between 2-D and 3-D
Works in various media by 13 Asian artists, architects and fashion designers that explore the relationship between the two- and three-dimensional in contemporary art. Daily, 10am-8pm, Pao Galleries, 4/F & 5/F, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0200. Ends Oct 22
The Linear Dimension
Works by 11 artists dealing with the interpretation of a line or the linearity of their art. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Grotto Fine Art, 2/F, 31C-D Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends Oct 30
Glittering Beauty
Exhibition of Chinese accessories such as hair ornaments and snuff bottles. 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 Dec 15
At the Beginning North was Here
Ellie Ga's photographs and video works depicting different geographical and psychological stages of a scientific expedition that conducted research near the North Pole. Mon-Sat, 11.30am-8pm, Agnes b.'s Librairie Galerie, 1/F, 18 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends Dec 31
Performing Arts
Cao Yu's Last Soliloquy
The HK Repertory Theatre performs a dramatic examination of Chinese playwright Cao Yu's life. In Putonghua with Chinese surtitles. Sept 28-30, Oct 2, 7.45pm, also Oct 1-2, 2.45pm, HKRep Black Box, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
Lionel Richie - All Night Long - Hong Kong 2010
The American soul-R&B singer in concert. Sept 28, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$880-HK$1,980 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2882 1689
Piano Recital by Raymond Young
The Hong Kong pianist plays two works by Schumann and six pieces by Chopin. Sept 28, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Sex 4 Play
Perry Chiu Experimental Theatre's musical comedy about modern Hongkongers' attitudes to love and sex. In Cantonese (with Chinese surtitles for the songs). Sept 28, Oct 3, 6, 8.15pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$130-HK$195 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6377 7240
Try My Breast
Lee Wai-sum directs Error Box's play about people's perceptions of theirs and other people's breasts. In Cantonese. Sept 29-Oct 1, 7.30pm, also Sept Oct 1-2, 2.30pm, Oct 2, 6pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 5395 4023
The Battle of Love
Perry Chiu Experimental Theatre's musical comedy adaptation of Yue Feng's film (with a script by Eileen Chang) about romantic complications involving sisters, their cousin and a professor suitor. In Cantonese. Sept 29, Oct 1, 8.15pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$180-HK$265 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6377 7240
Landscape in the Mist
Tam Hung-man and Wong Man-ho direct Theatre Ronin's performance of Tam's drama revolving around a man's return to Shau Kei Wan, a neighbourhood he had left 15 years prior. In Cantonese. Sept 30-Oct 3, 8pm, also Oct 2-3, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 7101 2098
Omni Directions
Brazilian vocalist-percussionist Alex Shaw, world percussionist Anna Fan, tabla player Tareef Hayat Khan and the JohnChen Ensemble perform world music pieces. Sept 30, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2722 1650
The Fantasy of Classical Indian Music
Sitar player Shubhendra Rao gives a recital; tabla player Durjay Bhaumik accompanies. Sept 30, 8pm, Lee Hysan Concert Hall, Esther Lee Building, Chung Chi College, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin, free. Inquiries: 2609 7528
Megumi Nakajima Premium Live in Hong Kong
The Japanese anime music singer performs. Sept 30, 8.15pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$350 HK$450 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2111 9138
Sunny Cantonese Opera Troupe
The troupe perform: Creating Havoc at the Eastern Sea from Nezha, Oct 1, 7.30pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po, HK$90-HK$130; and The Painted Face, Oct 28, 7.30pm, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325
Brett Anderson Live in Hong Kong 2010
The British alternative rock singer-songwriter performs. Oct 1, 8pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$550 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9486 4648
Gaff Aff
Switzerland's Martin Zimmermann & Dimitri de Perrot present a comic parody of modern man utilising a blend of music, circus performance, fine arts and choreographed movements. Oct 1-2, 8pm, Oct 3, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180, HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Rhapsody of Love
HK Children's Arts Alliance Company's multimedia musical inspired by Polish poet Wislawa Szymborska's Love at First Sight about a youthful romantic encounter. In Cantonese. Oct 1-2, 8pm, also Oct 1-3, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9323 1330
Robert and Clara Schumann: Love and Dedication
Sopranos Rao Lan and Lam Wing-wing, mezzo-soprano Melody Sze, tenor David Quah, bass-baritone Edmond Kwan, pianists Nancy Loo, Mary Wu and Lai Yim-fong, violinist Gui Li, cellists Dora Lam and Cara Cheung, and horn player Herman Paw play works by Robert and Clara Schumann. Oct 1, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$80-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6976 2877
The Toy Kingdom Challenge
Little Trout Children's Choir's musical about three children who go to the Toy Kingdom to find and fight for their lost and beloved toys. In Cantonese. Oct 2-3, 7.30pm, also Oct 3, 3pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$80-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9739 9303
Bardo Todel
Taiwanese mime artist Sun Li-tsuei stages a one-woman adaptation of the Tibetan Buddhist scripture referring to a post-death state when the soul leaves the physical body and begins the pursuit of enlightenment. Oct 2-3, 8pm, Black Box Theatre, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2371 2723
Green Live
Mando-pop singer-songwriter Tanya Chua Chian-ya, pop singer-actress Lala, acoustic singer-songwriter duo Katncandix2 and others perform. Oct 2, 8.30pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$140-HK$480 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3741 1033
Cinema
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk
Go on a whitewater adventure along the Colorado River and learn about the worldwide water crisis. English shows Mon, Thu, 7.20pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue), 3.50pm, 7.20pm, also Sat-Sun (and public holidays), 12.20pm, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Oct 31
Cosmic Collisions
Explore cosmic collisions that shaped our solar system. English shows Wed, Fri, 6.10pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue), 2.40pm, 6.10pm, also Sun (and public holidays), 11.10am, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Dec 31
Under the Sea
Omnimax show about coral reef creatures, and the impact of global climate change on marine life and their ecological environment. English shows Sat-Sun (and public holidays), 8.30pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue), 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Feb 28, 2011