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Exhibitions
Bad Taste
Works by Chen Fei that were influenced by films, consumerism and globalisation. Today, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends today
Intimacy
Carol Lee Mei-kuen's explorations of her memories of childhood, relationships and her philosophy of life. Today, 10am-6pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane, Central. Inquiries: 2810 0065.
Ends today
The Beautiful and the Bold
Large-scale paintings and intimate tapestries by Australian David Bromley that are Boys Own magazine inspired and of female nudes. Today, 11am-7pm, Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2291 0006. Ends today
Seoul Auction Hong Kong Autumn Sale
Sixty works of modern and contemporary Western and Asian art. Preview: Oct 2-3, 10am-7pm, Oct 4, 10am-2pm. Auction: Oct 4, 4pm. Grand Hyatt HK, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free entry. Inquiries: 2537 1880. Ends Oct 4
Jonathan Jay Lee 2
Paintings presented in pairs by the US-born, Hong Kong-raised artist. Opening reception today, 6.30pm-10pm. Mon-Fri, noon-7pm, No Borders, 39 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2517 6003. Ends Oct 7
Sotheby's Hong Kong Autumn 2010
Auctions of: wines, Oct 2-3, 10am; Southeast Asian paintings, Oct 4, 10am; 20th-century Chinese art, Oct 4, 3pm; art from a European collection, Oct 4, 5.30pm, contemporary Asian art, 6pm; Chinese paintings, Oct 5, 10am, 2pm; watches, Oct 6, 10am; jewels and jadeite, Oct 6, 2.30pm, 5.30pm; Qing art, Oct 7, 2pm; Qing porcelain, Oct 7, 2.30pm; Ming bronzes, Oct 7, 3pm; Chinese art, 3.30pm; scholarly art, Oct 8, 10am; and ceramics and other works, Oct 8, 11am, 2.30pm. Preview and exhibitions of other works: Oct 2, 10am-6pm, Oct 3-7, 10am-6.30pm. HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, free entry. Inquiries: 2524 8121. Ends Oct 8
In Search of an Ideal Landscape
Paintings of flora and fauna by Paris-born Karen Joubert-Cordier and abstract works by Dominique Rembauville. Opens today; artist's reception Oct 5, 6pm-8.30pm. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2914 1322. Ends Oct 15
The Linear Dimension
Works by 11 artists (including Wilson Shieh and Lam Tung-pang) 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
The Ultimate South China Travel Guide - Canton II (The Last Episode)
Exhibition of oil paintings, watercolours, sketches and prints with accompanying commentary in the style of a travel guidebook for southern China from the 19th century. 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 Mar 31, 2011
Performing Arts
Try My BreastLee Wai-sum directs Error Box's play about people's perceptions of theirs and other people's breasts. In Cantonese. Oct 2, 2.30pm, also 6pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 5395 4023
Cao Yu's Last Soliloquy
Octavian Chan Cheuk-wai directs the HK Repertory Theatre's performance of Tian Benxiang and Anthony Chan Kam-kuen's dramatic examination of Chinese playwright Cao Yu's life. In Putonghua with Chinese surtitles.Oct 2, 2.45pm, also 7.45pm, HKRep Black Box, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
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 ago. In Cantonese. Oct 2-3, 3pm, also 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 7101 2098
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 2-3, 3pm, also Oct 2, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9323 1330
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
Cello Recital by Mischa Maisky
The Latvia-born cellist plays works by Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Rachmaninov, De Fall and Debussy. Oct 3, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160-HK$520 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
The Central Conservatory of Music 70th Anniversary - Charity Concert Opera Highlight
Soprano Ke Lvwa, baritone Feng Guodong, tenor David Quah and pianist Vivian Cheng Wai perform works by Mozart, Donizetti, Kurt Weill, Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Verdi, Bizet and Gershwin. Oct 3, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$180-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2391 5201
Sex 4 Play
Perry Chiu Experimental Theatre's musical comedy about Hongkongers' attitudes to love and sex. In Cantonese (with Chinese surtitles for the songs). Oct 3, 6, 8.15pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$130-HK$195 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6377 7240
Cinema
It was 75 Years Ago ... Celebrating Cathay's Anniversary
The Film Archive presents a programme of 22 films produced by Cathay Organisation (including as the Motion Pictures and General Investments Film Company), including the following three. Until Oct 31. Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139
The Tender Age (aka The Splendour of Youth)
Melodrama about a young student (Tsi Lo-lin) who moves into a friend's mansion, only to find that danger lurks within. In Cantonese. Oct 2, 1.30pm, Film Archive.
Beauty Parade
Kitty Ting Hao stars in this comedy about a farmer's daughter who attends a school in the city and is initially bullied by her fellow students but later becomes a popular athlete. Also starring Kelly Lai Chen. In Mandarin. Oct 2, 4.30pm, Oct 31, 9.15pm, Film Archive.
Bachelors Beware
Evan Yang's comedy about a woman (Linda Lin Dai) who comes to Hong Kong to marry her cousin only to find he has three girlfriends. In Mandarin. Oct 2, 7.30pm, Film Archive.
Master of Suspense: Alfred Hitchcock Retrospective
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a programme of 20 Alfred Hitchcock films, including the following film. Until Nov 28. Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East; and Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900
Young and Innocent (aka The Girl was Young)
Murder mystery about a man accused of killing a film star's wife who tries to clear his name. In English with English subtitles. Oct 2, 5pm, Space Museum.
From Novel to Film: Critics' Choice
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a programme of six film adaptations of novels chosen by members of the HK Film Critics' Society, including the following film. Until Oct 23. Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; and Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900
The Saragossa Manuscript
Wojciech Has' dramatic adaptation of Jan Potocki's novel revolving around a Napoleonic-era officer who finds an old dust-laden manuscript by a Spanish captain about people he met during his voyages with strange stories to tell. In Polish with Chinese and English subtitles. Oct 2, 7.30pm, Space Museum.
Enthiran: The Robot
S. Shankar's science-fiction film about a gifted scientist whose construction of a brilliant robot has unexpected consequences. In Tamil with English subtitles. Oct 2, 10pm, Golden Gateway, 25 Canton Rd, TST, HK$300, HK$500; and Oct 3, 9am, Grand Ocean Theatre, 3 Canton Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$500. Inquiries (and ticketing): 2369 3718
Nightlife
Street Music Series (Show #18)
Pop rockers Aquaskin, emo band the Love Song, world music group ReOrientate and others perform. Oct 2, 6pm-9pm, Main entrance, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2582 0280
Ovum + Hua Lun + Elf Fatima
The indie music bands from Japan, the mainland and Hong Kong perform. Oct 2, 8pm, Hang Out, 1/F Youth Outreach Jockey Club Building, 2 Holy Cross Path, Sai Wan Ho, HK$200 (advance), HK$220 (door). Inquiries: 2591 0499
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
Pairs (Shanghai)
The Shanghainese lo-fi noise punk duo perform; local freak folk band Milkteeth, garage rockers Laura Palmer and rock pop group the Astrocytes also feature. Oct 2, 9pm, Rock School, 2/F, 21-25 Luard Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100, includes one beer. Inquiries: 9486 4648
One Love
The Likely Lads and DJ Harry Lime play rock 'n' roll. Oct 2, 10pm, Bassment, 13 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, HK$50. Inquiries: 9616 2075
World DJ Mixing Championships: Hong Kong Finals
Hong Kong DJs play for a chance to compete in the World Finals in London. Oct 2, 10pm, Homebase, LG/F Au's Building, 17-19 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$90, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2537 1000