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 Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jul 17

Inauguration of Wan Chai Visual Archive

Debut exhibition for the cultural incubator features works by participants in four workshops in hobbies such as pinhole photography. Daily, noon-8pm, 5-9 Hing Wan St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9747 1327. Ends Jul 21

A Wedding

Works by artists including Lam Tung-pang and Chen Wei conceived of - and presented as - wedding gifts. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Jul 31

Mirrors of the Heart

Xiong Yu's oil paintings featuring human figures in whimsical settings. Opens today. Daily, 10am-7pm, VA Gallery, MW3, The Peninsula, Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2368 1068. Inquiries: 2368 1068. Ends Jul 31

There Are Trees Above

Works pertaining to their surroundings by Hong Kong artists Chihoi, Hei Ng Ka-Chun, Roy Ng Ting-Ho and Frank Tang Kai-Yiu that also were created in response to works by Beijing-based artist Yang Xinguang. Opening reception today, 6pm-8pm. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, Gallery Exit, 1 Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2541 1299. Ends Aug 6

For Your Pleasure (Remake/Remodel)

Works by post-conceptual Australian artists Scott Redford and Hiram To together with their shadow 'collaborators' Reinhardt Dammn and Jack Darvas celebrating the sublimation of time and space. Mon-Fri, 1pm-7pm, 2P Contemporary Art Gallery, Shop 5, G/F, 6-20 Po Tuck St, Sai Ying Pun. Inquiries: 2803 2151. Ends Aug 15

Red, China and Artistic Freedom

Works by 17 artists (including Wang Keping, Chen Wei, Xiao Lu and Cang Xin) contribute to the ongoing discussion on artistic freedom and expression in China and elsewhere. Fri-Sun, noon-5pm, or by appointment, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery Art Projects, Art East Island, 6/F, Chai Wan Industrial City Phase 1, 60 Wing Tai Rd, Chai Wan. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends Aug 28

Performing Arts

Cantonese Opera Excerpts

HK Academy for Performing Arts' Cantonese Opera Programme students perform Picking Jade on Lantern Street (from Purple Hairpin), Iron Cavalry, Silver Match, Meeting Goddess, Given Sash (from Magic Lotus Lantern), Closing Bowl (from Legend of the White Snake) and Si River Pass. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Jul 8-9, 7.30pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$55, HK$85 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8891

Moscow Circus on Ice

Natalia Abramova directs the Russian troupe performing a blend of figure skating, dance and acrobatics. Jul 8-10, 7.30pm, also Jul 9, 11am, Jul 9-10, 3pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

A Hollow Room

Roy Szeto Wai-cheuk and Karrie Tan Hui-lei direct the HK Repertory Theatre's production of Tan's suspense drama about a troubled man who enters a room in his office nobody dares to visit because terrible things have occurred there in the past. In Cantonese. Jul 8-10, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 8/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900

Barefoot in the Park

Loft Stage's adaptation of Neil Simon's romantic comedy about the chaotic life of a newlywed couple. In Cantonese. Until Jul 10, 8pm, also Jul 9, 3pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$220, HK$280, Urbtix. Inquiries: 3746 5216

Beat Me Tap 3

R&T (Rhythm & Tempo) present a tap dancing showcase featuring performances by Yuji Uragami, Kuriko Sakuma and Hida Yoshiko. Jul 8-10, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$180, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9605 5315

Martina Filjak Plays Rachmaninov

Sebastian Lang-Lessing conducts Croatian pianist Filjak and the HK Sinfonietta playing Webern's Variations for Orchestra, Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 2 in C Minor and Brahms' Symphony No 2 in D. Jul 8, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Shakespeare's Will

Twice as Good Productions present Vern Thiessen's drama about Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway (Suzy Sampson). Robert Tsonos directs. In English. Until Jul 9, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180 (HK$150 for members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?

We Draman's adaptation of US playwright Edward Albee's drama about a man whose relationship with his angry wife and his homosexual son is shattered when he falls in love with a goat. In Cantonese. Until Jul 10, 8pm, also Jul 9-10, 3pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9448 3574

The Real Thing

Dayo Wong Chi-wah stars in Capital Right's presentation of an adaptation of British playwright Tom Stoppard's drama about the relationship between a middle-aged playwright and an actress who is part of a committee to free a Scottish soldier imprisoned for burning a memorial wreath during a protest. In Cantonese. Until Jul 10, 8pm, also Jul 9-10, 3pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$220-HK$420 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500

Lost in All-fish

Thealosophers' 'devising theatre' production musing on how a fish would feel if it were swimming in a crowd of people. In Cantonese. Jul 8-9, 8.30pm, also Jul 9-10, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9030 8398

Concert in Celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of Franz Liszt

Pianists Chau Lok-ping, Chau Lok ting, Felix Suen and Rachel Cheung Wai-ching, sopranos Amanda Li Wai-yin and Rao Lan, and violinist Selena Choi Tsz-wing play works by Liszt. Jul 9, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$90-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6976 2877

Hiroshi Tamaki Live Tour R.G.B 2011

The J-pop singer/actor/model in concert. Jul 9-10, 8pm, Kitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$450, HK$600 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8100 0138

Living to Beg

Shingha Theatre's production of Ricky Cheng's drama revolving around how a limbless street performer sees the world. In Cantonese. Jul 9-10, 8pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9357 0335

School Choirs Showcase Concerts

School choirs from Hong Kong and abroad perform works including Under the Lion Rock and Flowers But Not. Jul 9, 8pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun; and Jul 10, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$40-HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2722 1650

Cinema

Morning Matinee

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a programme of 1960s martial arts films produced by the HK Film Company, including the following film. Until Aug 26. Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$20 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

Paragon of Sword and Knife Part II

Concluding film in the two-part series about a young man (played by actress Connie Chan Po-chu) who leads her clan to take revenge against the murderers of his parents and elder brother. In Cantonese. Jul 8, 11am, Film Archive.

Four Characters: A Tribute to Lee Hong-kum, Helena Law Lan, Lui Ming and Wang Lai

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a programme of 16 films showcasing four character actors, including the following film. Jul 8-Sept 13. Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

The Stormy Night

Crime melodrama about a man (Law Kim-long) forced by his parents to marry a second wife (Lee Hong-kum) who turns out to be not what they expected. Lung To directs. In Cantonese. Jul 8, 7.30pm, Aug 27, 2pm, Film Archive.

International Children's Film Carnival

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a programme of 10 feature films and 15 short films from different parts of the world, including the following feature film. Jul 8-Aug 14. 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

The Sandman and the Lost Sand of Dreams

Animated film about a little boy who is asked by the Sandman responsible for bringing people sweet dreams each night and his faithful sheep Neopomuk to make things right again after the evil Habumar steals the Sand of Dreams and takes control of Dreamland. In French with Chinese and English subtitles: Jul 8, also Jul 25, 7.30pm, Science Museum. In German with English subtitles: Aug 7, 7.30pm, Aug 14, 2.30pm, Film Archive. All screenings: featuring live Cantonese interpretation.