Residue

Abstract drawings by British illustrator Beverley Bennett. Today, 1pm-7pm, Unit Gallery, L6-19 JCCAC, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei. Inquiries: 9453 1626. Ends today

Ctrl Shift

Oil paintings by mainland artist Cao Xiaodong comprising pixellated images imbued with a sense of history and cultural significance. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Yan Gallery, 1/F Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2139 2345. Ends Jun 12

Laughing With a Mouth Full of Blood

Simon Birch's large-scale figurative paintings of human bodies that tilt into abstraction. Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, HK Museum of Medical Sciences, 2 Caine Lane, Mid Levels, free. Inquiries: 6495 0111. Ends Jun 19

Quotidian Architecture Venice Biennale Response Exhibition

Exhibition of contemporary ideas and collaborative designs that look at how design can make a meaningful difference in the daily life of the city. Mon, Wed-Sun, 10am-6pm, former Central Police Station Compound, 10 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2805 7302. Ends Jun 25

Love the Future in Facebook

Works by more than 50 local visual artists and poets expressing their concerns on freedom of speech and artistic expression in China. Thu-Sun, noon-6pm, Art East Island, Rm 501, Chai Wan Industrial City Phase I, 60 Wing Tai Rd, Chai Wan. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends Jun 26

Dance Melodies in Colours

Works by the Chinese-born, nationalised French painter Xie Jinglan (aka Lalan) (1921-95) that encapsulate a dialogue between tradition and invention, and East and West. A Le French May programme. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5502. Ends Jul 10

From Common to Uncommon: The Legend of Ha Bik-chuen

Eighty-two prints, sculptures, mixed media and other works by the late artist (1925-2009). Mon-Wed, Fri, Sun, 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, closed Tue, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jul 17

Performing Arts

The Faust Festival 2011

Faust International Youth Theatre presents a programme of more than 30 shows, performed by Faust members aged four to 18 years and storyteller Andrea Darvill, including: The Littlest Heroes, which shows how being small doesn't mean you're not strong, Jun 5, 11am, Jun 9, 10am; Mother Goose is on the Loose, about how nursery rhyme characters band together to search for Mother Goose after she goes missing, Jun 5, 2pm, Jun 9, 6pm; The Wings of the Butterfly, about a girl who must find her way home after being led deep into the Amazon rainforest by a beautiful butterfly, Jun 5, 5pm; If Kids Ruled the School, a light-hearted look at school life, Jun 5, 8pm; The Three Little Pigs, about a trio of teenagers with 'disgusting habits' who are put to the test to see if they can stand up for - and cope by - themselves, Jun 7, 6pm, Jun 9, 8pm; Commedia Academy, which takes audiences into the world of Commedia dell'Arte, Jun 7, Jun 10, 8pm; Peggy the Pint Sized Pirate, about a little pirate girl who must save the day when all the other pirates are captured by a sea monster, Jun 8, 8pm, Jun 11, 5pm; Hong Kong Story, a Hong Kong take on West Side Story featuring dance-offs involving the Hong Kong Side, Kowloon Side and NT Side, Jun 10, 6pm, Jun 12, 2pm; The Prince and the Pauper, a story about two young boys who look alike - only one is a poor boy and the other a prince, Jun 11, 2pm, Jun 12, 5pm; and Arabian Nights, in which tales are recounted about exotic lands with golden palaces, magic lamps and flying carpets, Jun 11, Jun 14, 8pm, All shows: in English. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$90 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2547 9114

Cinderella and the Fairy Godfather

Chunky Onion Productions' interactive musical drama for children ages two-12 years about music-loving Cinderella who aspires to take part in a talent show for single women, the winner of whom will get to marry a prince. In English. Jun 5, 11.30am, 2pm, Grappa's Cellar, B/F Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, HK$175 (advance), HK$195 (door). Inquiries: 2110 0014

Amadeus

Chung Ying Theatre Company stages a drama which sees an aged Antonio Salieri looking back at his life and rivalry with fellow composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In Cantonese. Jun 5, Jun 11-12, 2.30pm, also Jun 9-11, 7.30pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$160-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3961 9803

The Last Emperor of Southern Tang (New Version)

Cantonese opera about Li Yu, the sixth son of Emperor Li Jing of the Southern Tang dynasty, who also was the most accomplished poet of his time. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Jun 5, 2.30pm, also 7.30pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325

Disney in Concert

Yip Wing-sie presents (mainly in English) and conducts the HK Sinfonietta performing works such as Paul Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Alan Menken's Beauty and the Beast orchestral suite. Until Jun 6, 3pm, also Jun 5, 7.30pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Room 9

Max Lee Dance Work presents a multimedia theatre work with light, contemporary dance and video arts elements. Jun 5, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6233 2317

The Tale of H15

Musical Trio's pop musical, inspired by the demolition of Lee Tung Street, about a journalist's interviews with three neighbourhood residents who are forced to move out. In Cantonese. Jun 5, 3pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9874 0232

Academy Merry Widow Concert

The Academy for Performing Arts performs music from Christopher Hassall's English-language version of Franz Lehar's The Merry Widow operetta. Jun 5, 7.30pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500

Roman Baroque Sonatas Concert

Violinist Lorenzo Colitto and harpsichordist David Chung play works by Corelli, Frescobaldi, Handel, Muffat and Scarlatti. Jun 5, 7.30pm, Loke Yew Hall, University of HK, Main Campus, Pok Fu Lam, HK$120-HK$250 Cityline. Inquiries: 2521 8837

Mahler Chamber Orchestra

Daniel Harding conducts soprano Mojca Erdmann and the German orchestra performing an all-Mahler programme of Blumine, five songs from Des Knaben Wunderhorn, and Symphony No4. Jun 5, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$720 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Fish - The Love Library World Tour 2011 - Hong Kong Volume

Fish Leong Jing-ru serves up Mando-pop music. Until Jun 6, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$200-HK$600 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2715 3850

The Open Couple

The Nonsensemakers performs Dario Fo's comedy about a husband who wants to have an open marriage with his wife of 10 years. Special charity performance on Jun 6 (proceeds go to World Vision to aid victims in the Japan earthquake and tsunami). In Cantonese. Jun 5-6, 4.30pm, also Jun 5, 8.30pm, Jun 6, 2pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200, HK$250 (regular prices) and HK$500 (Jun 6, 2pm). Inquiries: 3746 5219

Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe

The Chinese opera troupe performs: Waylaying the Horse, Executing Chen Shimei, Xu Ce Running to the City Wall and - in collaboration with Cantonese opera performers from Hong Kong including guest star Law Kar-ying - King Chu Bids Farewell to His Concubine, Jun 7; The Pulley, On Broken Bridge, The Ugly Bride (from The Return of the Phoenix to the Nest) and Castigating Yan Song, Jun 8; and Famen Temple, Jun 9. In Beijing dialect with Chinese and English surtitles (King Chu Bids Farewell to His Concubine additionally contains Cantonese lyrics and dialogue). All shows: 7.30pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325

Rejuvenation of the Red Plum

Yau Sing-po and Li Pu-yan star in Art of Cantonese Opera's production of Tong Tik-sang's Cantonese opera. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Jun 8-9, 7.30pm, Jun 12, 1.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$100-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2388 3850

The Expat Wife

Hotcurrie Productions' comedy about the trials and tribulations of living in a foreign country, as experienced by expat wives. In English. Jun 8-11, 8pm, also Jun 11-12, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$345-HK$425 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9852 2668

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises and The Really Useful Company Asia Pacific present a concert featuring performances by Delia Hannah, Michael Cormick and others of 'big' moments from musicals such as Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar and Sunset Boulevard. Jun 8-11, 14-18, 8pm, also Jun 11-12, 18-19, 2pm, Jun 12, 19, 7pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$330-HK$950 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8203 0299

Sisterly Love Amid Turmoil

Law Kar-ying stars in and directs Art of Cantonese Opera's production of Dianna Tse's Cantonese opera. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Jun 10-12, 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$100-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2388 3850

Digital Hug

Electronic musician GayBird Leung, XEX GRP creative media art group, new media artist Henry Chu, toymaker Joseph Chan and interdisciplinary artist Hamelet Lin serve up a new media music experiment. Jun 10-11, 8pm, Multimedia Theatre, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 135 Junction Rd, Kowloon, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Hose of Dancing Water

Unlock Dancing Plaza production that takes a wry look at a city of no more dreams. Jun 10-11, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Music for Tranquility of Mind - Intoxicating Nature

Yan Hui-chang conducts the HK Chinese Orchestra performing works including Zhao Jiping's Sentimentality and Mui Kwong-chiu's Intoxicating Nature song cycle; also featuring live painting and calligraphy by Tam Po-shek. In Putonghua. Jun 10-11, 8pm, Jun 12, 3pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600

Pattern Transformation

Four Gig Heads Percussion Group perform works including their own compositions. Jun 10, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Pictures from Russia

Carolyn Kuan conducts Chinese pianist Zhang Haochen and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performing works by Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Mussorgsky. Jun 10-11, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

The Hand Beats

Indian frame drummer Ganesh Kumar and local drummer John Lee perform. Jun 10-11, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180 (members HK$150) HK Ticketing; and Jun 16, 8pm, Multimedia Theatre, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 135 Junction Rd, Kowloon, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6096 6517

Second Annual Comedython

Take Out Comedy Club and HK Dog Rescue present stand-up comedy performances in English (1pm-5pm, 8pm-1am), Cantonese (6pm-7pm) and Putonghua (6pm-7pm); also featuring open mic sessons (5pm-6pm); all proceeds and 30 per cent of food and beverage receipts go to HK Dog Rescue. Jun 11, 1pm, Champs Bar, The Charterhouse, 209-219 Wan Chai Rd, Causeway Bay, HK$100 (1pm-6pm), HK$200 (6pm-1am). Inquiries: 2875 2132

La Vie Parisienne

Ray Kwok Chi-wai directs City Opera's production of Jacques Offenbach's operetta revolving around visitors from other parts of Europe and Brazil exploring the extravagant and hedonistic side of contemporary Parisian life; with live music accompaniment by the City Chamber Orchestra of HK and also featuring the HK Metropolitan Chorus. A Le French May programme. In French (lyrics) and Cantonese (dialogue) with Chinese and English surtitles. Jun 11-12, 7.30pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$280-HK$580 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9020 5692

Cinema

Classical in Cinema

Karajan Series Beethoven Symphonies No 3 and 6

Concert film double-bill that has Herbert von Karajan conducting the Berliner Philharmoniker performing Beethoven's Symphony No 3 in E-Flat Major, Eroica and Symphony No 6 in F Major, Pastorale. Jun 5, 11.30am, Palace IFC.

Noir: A Film Noir Retrospective Bridging France and Hong Kong

Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau presents a Le French May programme of 27 French and Hong Kong film noir works, including the following five films. Until Jun 26. Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$60 cinema.com.hk; Broadway Mong Kok, 6-12 Sai Yeung Choi St, Mong Kok, HK$55 cinema.com.hk; HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$65 HK Ticketing; and Palace IFC, Podium L1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$75 cinema.com.hk. Inquiries: bc.cinema.com.hk

City on Fire

Chow Yun-fat stars in Ringo Lam Ling-tung's crime drama exploration of an ethical struggle an undercover policeman undergoes when he gets too close to his prey. Also starring Danny Lee Sau-yin. In Cantonese with English subtitles. Jun 5, 12.10pm, Broadway Cinematheque, Jun 22, 9.50pm, Palace IFC.

Renaissance

Animated sci-fi actioner about a police captain investigating the disappearance of a beautiful and brilliant scientist. In French with English subtitles. Jun 5, 2.10pm, Broadway Cinematheque, Jun 15, 9.40pm, Palace IFC.

The Killer

Thriller about a hitman whose task becomes complicated after the businessman he's hired to kill lets on that he'll co-operate fully in his own murder if only he is given a few more days to get his financial affairs in order. In French with English subtitles. Jun 5, 4.15pm, Broadway Cinematheque, Jun 14, 9.50pm, Palace IFC.

The Beat That My Heart Skipped

Action-crime drama about a man working for his thuggish father as a real estate debt collector who aspires to become a concert pianist. In French with English subtitles. Jun 5, 7.25pm, Palace IFC.

A Prophet

Tahar Rahim stars in this crime drama about a young convict who outmanoeuvres his prison oppressors to become a thriving, model prisoner. Jacques Audiard directs. In French, Corsican and Arabic with Chinese and English subtitles. Jun 5, 9.30pm, Palace IFC.

Through the Innocent Eyes: Filmmakers on Childhood

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a programme of eight films depicting childhood, including the following one. Until Jun 25. 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$55 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

The 400 Blows

Francois Truffaut's drama centring on a misunderstood adolescent who, lacking parental love and care, can only seek comfort from friendship, novels and films. In French with Chinese and English subtitles. Jun 5, 7.30pm, Film Archive, Jun 24, 7.30pm, Science Museum.

Around Town

Dragon Boat Festival

Tuen Ng festivities featuring events such as: the Eastern District Dragon Boat Race, Jun 5, 9am-4pm, Chai Wan Cargo Handling Basin, Chai Wan, free to watch. Inquiries: 9451 4539; the Discovery Bay Dragon Boat Carnival 2011, Jun 5-6, 11am-6pm, DB Piazza, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, free entry. Inquiries: 2238 3617; the Tai Po District Dragon Boat Race 2011, Jun 6, 8.30am-1pm, Promenade at Tai Po Waterfront Park, Tai Po, free to watch. Inquiries: 2664 8661; the Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships with more than 200 teams and 4,000 paddlers, Jun 6, 9am-6.30pm, Stanley Main Beach and Stanley Main St, Stanley, free to watch. Inquiries: 2813 0564; and Dragon Boat Races, Jun 6, 10am-4.30pm, Cheung Chau Typhoon Shelter, Cheung Chau, free to watch. Inquiries: 2981 0350

Portraits of Loss and the Quest for Justice

Human Rights in China executive director Sharon Hom hosts a screening of a 22-minute video (in Putonghua with English subtitles) presenting portraits of eight people who became military targets as tanks rolled through Beijing in June 1989. In English. Jun 7, 7.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$250 (members HK$175), includes dinner, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Cycling Home From Siberia

Adventurer Rob Lilwall talks about how he bought a one-way plane ticket to the eastern edge of Siberia and then set off to bicycle home again on a journey that would eventually cover more than 48,000km and take over three years. In English. Jun 7, 7.30pm (reception, 6.30pm), 1/F Duke of Windsor Building, 15 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150 (Royal Geographical Society members HK$100). Inquiries: 2583 9700

America's Political Scene: The Impact on Domestic and Foreign Policy

Former US senator Evan Bayh discusses how and why the current US political system promotes party unity at the expense of bipartisan consensus and how this affects US domestic and foreign policy. In English. Jun 8, 1.10pm (reception, 12.15pm; lunch, 12.30pm), Club Lusitano, 27/F, 16 Ice House St, Central, HK$550 (Asia Society members HK$450), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2103 9502

Asia Yoga Conference

The Sustainable Development of Kunqu Opera in the Last Decade

Cheung Lai-chun hosts a symposium at which kunqu opera performers Cai Zhengren, Ke Jun, Tao Hongzhen, Cheng Pei-kai and Koo Siu-sun share their thoughts about the continued and sustainable development of one of the oldest extant forms of Chinese opera over the past 10 years. In Putonghua and Cantonese. Jun 10, 7.30pm, AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2268 7325

The 5th HK DanceSport Festival - China DanceSport Open Series 2011 (Hong Kong)

Latin and Standard dance exponents compete at this open dance-sport championship. Jun 11-12, 2pm, 7.30pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai, free with ticket (2pm sessions), HK$200 (7.30pm sessions) Urbtix. Inquiries: 2771 8171