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Exhibitions 
Signal 8
Summer salon show of photography including locally-based American photographer Denice Hough's images of urban decay. Today, 11am-7pm, Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2291 0006. Ends today   
Hung Liu
The Chinese-American artist's resin paintings of women address social, political and historical aspects of China's past regimes. Today, 10am-6pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane, Central. Inquiries:  2810 0065. Ends today    
Interpretation
Lam Hoi-sin's  drawings based on found images address subconscious fixations on sex. Today, 11am-7pm, Gallery Exit, 1 Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2541 1299. Ends today   
Hiroshi Oohira
Twelve cypress wood sculptures of introspective figures by the Japanese artist.  Ten per cent of sales proceeds go to the Central Community Chest of Japan at United Way. Today, 11am-3pm, iPreciation, Shop LG 1-3 Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central. Inquiries: 2537 8869. Ends today  
8 On 8
Paintings by eight Chinese artists including Wang Lifeng, Feng Zhengquan and Song Guiyu. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Galerie du Monde, 108 Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Ends Sept 22   
Song Ling
The China-born, Melbourne-based painter's works blend together traditional Chinese ink and water colour painting elements with Western Pop Art and other ideas. Mon-Fri, by appointment, Sat, noon-5pm, Gaffer, Units 6-8, 17/F Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2521 1770. Ends Sept 30   
Beyond Walls
Exhibition highlighting the consultancy side 
of the host gallery by focusing on artists experienced in public artworks such as Lynn Basa and Danny Lee Chin-fai. Thu-Sun, 2pm-6pm, Blue Lotus Gallery, Wah Luen Industrial Building, 5/F Block A, Unit 24, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan. Inquiries:  6100 1295. Ends Oct 1   
Phantom Metropolis
Multimedia artist Yang Yongliang's  works that examine the clashes between, and fusing of, the modern city and ancient Chinese landscapes. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery (Main Gallery), 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends Oct 8     
A Passion for Tradition
Chinese landscape and flower-and-bird paintings by Li Yanshan (1898-1961).  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 Oct 16 
Whispers to Passers-by
Margaret Chu's paintings and installation works represent her  search for answers to life's greatest questions. Opens today; opening ceremony Sept 15, 6.30pm-7.30pm. Daily, 9am-9pm, 1/F Lobby, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2132 8607. Ends Oct 25  
A Decade of Documents Collection Campaigns of the Hong Kong Central Library: Review and Prospect
Exhibition of manuscripts (including those by Eileen Chang), 1930s handbills from the Tai Ping Theatre, an anthology of Chinese calligraphic works from the Northern Song dynasty and other documents. Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun, 10am-7pm, Wed, 1pm-7pm, HK Central Library, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 3150 1234. Ends Nov 30   
Escape from Hong Kong -  the Road to Waichow
Historical exhibition detailing the daring Christmas Day escape from Japanese-occupied Hong Kong by a one-legged Chinese admiral escorted by a group of British intelligence officers and sailors. Mon-Wed, Fri, 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-6pm, closed Thu, Museum of Coastal Defence, 175 Tung Hei Rd, Shau Kei Wan, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2569 1500. Ends Dec 31 
Performing Arts
The Wiggles Live in Concert
The children's musical entertainers perform. Sept 10, 2pm, 5pm, Sept 11, 11am, Kitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$395-HK$550 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: info@propublicity.com 
Reverie on an Empire
Lee Ming-sum directs the HK Repertory Theatre's production of Anthony Chan Kam-kuen's period drama about Yuan Shikai, the military chief  who became the president of the Republic of China and crowned himself emperor. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Sept 10-11, 2.45pm, also Sept 10, 7.45pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$130-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900  
Punch and Judy
The Nonsensemakers' adaptation of Bill Svanoe's drama about two women - one just divorced with from her rich husband, the other a writer who  is having an affair with a married man - getting together to write a novel. In Cantonese. Sept 10-11, 3pm, also Sept 10, 3pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$160, HK$220; and Sept 23-24, 8pm, Sept 24-25, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$200, HK$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3746 5219  
The Last Supper
Fong Chun-kit directs the HK Repertory Theatre's production of Matthew Cheng's drama  centring on a meal shared by a mother and her suicidal son. In Cantonese. Sept 10, 17, 3pm, also Sept 10-11, 14-17, 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 
Waiting for the Match
Cinematic Theatre and iStage's drama about three men who patronise a match-making company that guarantees success. In Cantonese. Sept 10-11, 3pm, also Sept 10, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$260, HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2567 5888 
Pipe Organ Recital by Joseph Nolan 
The Australian organist plays works by Widor, Dupr?, Frank and Durufl?.  Sept 10, 5pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free with ticket. Inquiries: 2734 2820 
Love, Wrong, Mess
Dramaddict's drama about a man  who barges into his lover's house to kill her because  their relationship has soured. In Cantonese. Sept 10, 7.45pm, Sept 11, 2.45pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$135, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9263 5701
A Life
Jacob Yu directs Theatre Space's adaptation of Hugh Leonard's drama  about a day in the life of a self-important man who has driven away all friends with his acerbic tongue. In Cantonese. Sept 10, 8pm, Sept 11, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$160; Sept 17, 8pm, Sept 18, 3pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$140; and Sept 24, 8pm, Sept 25, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2540 1011
As You Like It
 Vicki Ooi directs Shakespeare4All's production of William Shakespeare's comedy about hidden identities and young couples' struggles with love, featuring a cast of local primary and secondary students. In English with Chinese summary. Sept 10, 8pm, Sept 11, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$50-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2520 1716  
Demolition
Fringe Mime Laboratory's drama exploring the imbalance between material civilisation and cultural progress in people's quality of life. Sept 10, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (members HK$80) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Fumiaki Miura HK D?but
Alessandro Crudele conducts the Japanese violinist and the HK Sinfonietta performing works by Stravinsky, Shostakovich, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky. Sept 10, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336
Laugh Me to the Moon
Kearen Pang Production's one-woman show  centring on a disillusioned teacher who tries to  fulfil her childhood dreams by entering a stand-up comedy contest. In Cantonese. Sept 10, 8pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$120-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325 
MOEO
CCDC Dance Centre and HK Dance Alliance present Kaki Lee's self-choreographed solo performance about turning 30 years old. Sept 10-11, 8pm, CCDC Dance Centre, G/F, 110 Shatin Pass Rd, Wong Tai Sin, HK$50. Inquiries: 2328 9205
More About Love
Leon Chu, Stephen Lam, Connie Ho and Gigi Wong conduct the Wednesday Singers, Ponte Singers and the Chinese University of HK Chorus performing songs such as I Will Always Love You and Can't Help Fallin' in Love. Sept 10, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6039 6564
Trpceski's Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 3 
Lawrence Renes conducts Macedonian pianist Simon Trpceski and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performing Rachmaninov's Piano Concert No 3 and Symphony No 2. Sept 10, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$140-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030 
G.E.M. Get Everybody Moving 2011 Part II
Singer-songwriter  Gloria Tang Zhi-kei (aka G.E.M.) performs Mando-pop, Canto-pop and R&B. Sept 10, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2381 2338
The Dehydrated
321 Action's drama centring on an introverted woman who feels torn between two suitors vying for her affection. In Cantonese. Sept 10, 8.15pm, Sept 11, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 8103 0321
Simon Trpceski in Recital
The Macedonian pianist  plays works by Chopin, Pande Shahov, J.S. Bach and Liszt. Sept 11, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$140-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Cinema
Repertory Cinema 2011: Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton
Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a programme of 27 films starring Charles Spencer 'Charlie' Chaplin (1889-1977), Buster Keaton (1895-1966) and Harold Lloyd (1893-1971), including the following seven films. Until Oct 23. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East; and HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$55 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900
The Boat + Cops + Sherlock Jnr
Triple bill of Buster Keaton films respectively revolving around a man whose plans to build a boat for his family to cruise in results in disaster, a man who ends up being chased by all the policemen of a town, and a film projectionist  who dreams about becoming the great detective Sherlock Holmes. Silent with English intertitles (The Boat and Cops) and also with music (Sherlock Jnr.). Sept 10, 2.30pm, HK Film Archive, Sept 23, 7.30pm,  HK Science Museum.
Three Ages
Buster Keaton directs (with Edward F. Cline)  and stars in a comedy with segments set in the Stone Age, Roman Empire and the 1920s. Silent with music and English intertitles. Sept 10, 5pm, HK Film Archive, Sept 17, 7.30pm, HK Space Museum.
A Dog's Life + Shoulder Arms + Sunnyside
Triple bill of short films  that have Charlie Chaplin respectively playing a tramp who struggles with his dog companion to survive in the city, a boot camp private who goes on a  mission behind enemy lines, and a farm worker  whose bliss is disrupted by the arrival of a city slicker. Silent with music and  English intertitles. Sept 10, 7.30pm, HK Science Museum.



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