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Exhibitions

Hong Kong Waters

German artist Andreas M?ller-Pohle's photographic and multimedia work taken at the water surface in Hong Kong. Daily, 10am-8pm, Pao Galleries, 4-5/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0200. Ends Apr 29

Nobility and Virtue

Selections from the Chih Lo Lou Collection of Ming and Qing dynasty works by 49 artists. Mon-Wed, Fri, Sun (and public holidays), 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, closed Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends May 1

Hong Kong: Creative Ecologies - Business, Living, Creativity

HK Design Centre exhibition about the Hong Kong design industry, with particular focus on its origins and growth. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun (and public holidays), 10am-7pm, closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends May 11

Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

Exhibition of more than 200 objects and documents that serves as an introduction to the influential physicist's life and times. Mon-Wed, Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun (and public holidays), 10am-9pm, closed Thu, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$30. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Aug 31

Performing Arts

MicroSex Office 3.0 Version

PIP Theatre's comedy about the role of gender in the workplace. In Cantonese. Apr 22-25, 30-May 1, 2.30pm, also Apr 22-25, 27-May 1, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$165-HK$285 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2294 8004

Miss Naoko

We Draman's stage adaptation of Kuniko Mukoda's story about a married woman who finds out what true love is after meeting a sick painter. In Cantonese. Apr 22-24, 3pm, also 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9448 3574

HKPO + Harry Wong in Rainbow Symphony (Family)

Lio Kuok-man conducts the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performing works by composers such as Vaughan Williams, Mendelssohn and Johann Strauss II. In Cantonese. Apr 22-23, 4pm, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

29+1

Kearen Pang Production's drama about two women and the challenges they face. In Cantonese. Apr 22-24, 27-May 1, 8pm, also Apr 25, 3pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$210-HK$330 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 6438 2557

Off Screen

City Contemporary Dance Company performs choreographer Noel Pong Chi-kwan's dance work. Apr 22-23, 8pm, also Apr 23-24, 3pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803

Papa Mama, Thy Wind Blows Ever

Fung Wai-hang directs the HK Repertory Theatre's drama about two actors who are parents wondering what they can do for their children and those younger than them. In Cantonese and Putonghua. Until Apr 22, 8pm, HKRep Black Box, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900

Songs from the Angels

Nicolas Porte conducts Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Marc and local music groups including the HK Children's Choir and the HK Institute of Education Chorus performing songs including Ave Maria, I Believe and La Nuit. Apr 22-24, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$130-HK$330 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2559 4904

Fruits of Passion

Perry Chiu Experimental Theatre's drama about a female torture victim who takes revenge on her father who sold her to the Japanese occupiers when she was young. In Cantonese. Apr 22, 27, 8.15pm, Apr 23-25, 5pm, 8.30pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$120, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6377 7240

Cinema

Morning Matinee

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a continuing series of old Hong Kong movies, including the following film. Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$20 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

Affection and Hatred of the Knight

Wuxia film about a carefree martial artist (Patrick Tse Yin) who unwittingly gets involved in a highway robbery and, in the process, has to use his manly charm on a young woman in order to save the life of another. Also starring Patsy Kar Ling and Tam Sin-hung. In Cantonese. Apr 22, 11am, Film Archive.

HK International Film Festival

The HK International Film Festival Society presents 335 films from 56 territories, including the following five films. Part II: until May 1. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East; and Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$60 Urbtix. Inquiries: hkiff.org

And Life Goes On...

Abbas Kiarostami's faux-documentary has a director and son travelling to an earthquake-devastated area to search for the actors of the film (Where is the Friend's Home?) the director made there a few years ago. In Persian with Chinese and English subtitles. Apr 22, 2.30pm, Space Museum, Apr 25, 5pm, HK Arts Centre.

Mrs Tu Hau

War-time drama centring on a rape victim who overcomes her suffering to become a soldier who fights for her children and village against the enemy. In Vietnamese with English subtitles. Apr 22, 2.30pm, HK Arts Centre, Apr 24, 9pm, Space Museum.

Miss Nhung

Drama about two people who, before they become comrades fighting against US forces, are involved in an incident in which one saves the other's life. In Vietnamese with English subtitles. Apr 22, 4.15pm, HK Arts Centre, Apr 25, 5.30pm, Space Museum.

Through the Olive Trees

The final film in Abbas Kiarostami's trilogy (after Where is the Friend's Home? and And Life Goes On...) centring on a acting couple whose real and reel selves begin to blur. In Persian with English subtitles. Apr 22, 7pm, Space Museum, Apr 25, 7pm, HK Arts Centre.

Taste of Cherry

Abbas Kiarostami's drama about a suicidal middle-aged man who drives around in search of someone who will bury his corpse. In Persian with Chinese and English subtitles. Apr 22, 9pm, Space Museum, May 1, 7pm, Science Museum.

All for One and One for All: Union Film

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents Union Film's catalogue of titles, including the following two films. Until May 29. Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Big Thunderstorm

Ng Wui's adaptation of Aleksandr Ostrovsky's drama centring on a conniving village elder and a mother who is bullied by the elder but turns around to bully her own family with iron-fisted oppressiveness. In Cantonese. Apr 22, 4.30pm, Film Archive.

Family

Ng Wui's adaptation of a Ba Jin novel about young folks struggling to survive oppression and repression in a feudalistic family. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Apr 22, 7.30pm, Film Archive.

Nightlife

Wallis Cho 'A Day in Metropolis' Concert

The Canto-pop singer performs. Apr 22, 7.45pm, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$150, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9324 1483

Mes Memoires de Musique

Canto-pop actor-singer Clifton Kwan Yat-yeung in concert. Apr 22, 8pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2152 0899

B Traits

The Canadian DJ spins electro and drum 'n' bass. Apr 22, 10pm, Volar, B/F, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, HK$350, includes two drinks. Free for members and guest list before midnight. Inquiries: 2810 1510

Island Express Jazz Orchestra

The 18-piece orchestra plays big band jazz. Apr 22, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251

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