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Exhibitions

Selected Works by Gallery Artists

Group show of works by Franco Anzelmo, Sim Chan, Xavier Comas, Huang He and Vaan Ip. Today, noon-6pm, Red Elation Gallery, G/F, 5-6 Lung On St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2893 7837. Ends today

Dancing Love and Lust

Chinese painter Feng Bin's Dancing Series featuring intimate moments of men and women dancing. Today, 10.30am-7pm, Plum Blossoms Gallery, G6, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189. Ends today

Korea Art Today: Breathe

Works by 19 Korean artists including Kwon Ki-soo, Hur Jin, Jang Seung-hyo and Chae Sung-pil. Today, 10am-4pm, Pao Galleries, 5/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2529 4141. Ends today

Xuanwu

Abstract glass works by Guan Dongha from his Weapons series and Zheng Xuewu's paintings that explore the blending of folk art and the work of traditional masters from his Eastern Realm series. Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm, Koru1, Koru Contemporary Art, Unit 1604, 16/F Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2580 5922. Ends Oct 21

My Mona Lisa 2

Paintings that are winning entries in The Rising Stars' International Drawing Competition that promotes art by people with disabilities. Opening ceremony today, 7pm. Daily, 10am-7pm, Neuberg ArtSpace, L1-03, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei. Inquiries: 2891 8482. Ends Oct 23

Journeys of the Heart

Hiroe Matsushita's paper collage works depict the soul-searching journeys that she's made. Mon-Sat, 11.30am-7.30pm, Art Beatus Gallery, 50 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2526 0818. Ends Oct 26

Chongking Express

Oil paintings about Chongqing's urbanisation by Chinese artist Zhang Wenrong and Jovi Hau Kai-chung's photographs and handicrafts reveal his impressions of Hong Kong's landscape. Mon-Sat, noon-6.30pm, a Gallery, 2-4 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2868 0776. Ends Oct 30

Three Begets Ten Thousand Things

Two-part exhibition of works by Chinese photographer RongRong and his Japan-born wife-artistic partner, inri; featuring a selection of RongRong's personal work created between 1993 and 2000 (shown at Blindspot Gallery) and RongRong and inri's collaborations created between 2000 and 2011 (presented at Blindspot Annex). Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, Blindspot Gallery, 24-26A Aberdeen St, Central; and Thu-Sun, 11am-7pm, Blindspot Annex, 15/F Po Chai Industrial Building, 28 Wong Chuk Hang Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2517 6238. Ends Nov 13

The Lingering Image

Chinese paintings by Chao Shao-an's student and Lingnan School member Ho Fung-lin. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm, closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Jan 30, 2012

Performing Arts

Awakening

East Asia Entertainment and Tomson International Entertainment present a musical inspired by the Chinese literary classic Dream of the Red Chamber about love and fate. In Putonghua and Cantonese. Oct 12-16, Oct 18-23, 7.45pm, also Oct 15-16, Oct 22-23, 2.45pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$480 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2905 8134

Coffee and Cigarettes

Aurora Theatre presents short plays in which characters explore a variety of themes and try to put the world to rights over coffee and cigarettes; 20 per cent of proceeds go to Cambodian orphanage Sunrise Children's Village. In English. Until Oct 15, 8pm, also Oct 15, 3pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180 (members HK$150) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Genesis and Spirit: A Showcase of Intangible Cultural Heritage of China

The Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China and Home Affairs Bureau present a programme featuring performances of nanyin, guqin, various ethnic groups' dances and songs, and a Cantonese opera excerpt. Oct 12, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Taste the Life: Colour

Yukko Chan Yu-kwan's drama about a young woman with many failed relationships behind her who decides to hold a special party for her 23rd birthday, with the 10 most important people in her life as guests. In Cantonese. Oct 12-16, 8pm, also Oct 15-16, 3pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3599 9755

Tri Theatre - Death at Dawn!

Perilous Mouths and Not So Loud Theatre present a theatrical triple bill consisting of: Forget Herostratus!, Grigory Gigorin's satirical work centring on the man who burned down Ephesus' famed Temple of Artemis, Oct 12, 16, 8.15pm, also Oct 15, 4pm; Measure for Measure, William Shakespeare's comedy about a wanna-be nun who struggles to keep her brother alive and honour intact while the city's power brokers vie for her body and soul, Oct 13, 15, 8.15pm, also Oct 14, 4.30pm, Oct 16, 11am; and Caged, Karen Cheung's drama centring on an Alzheimer's patient, Oct 14, 8.15pm, Oct 15, 11am, Oct 16, 4pm. All shows: in English. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$220 (single ticket), HK$570 (ticket for all three plays) Urbtix. Inquiries: tritheatre.com

Revolution and Romanticism

Wu Shengzhong plays works by Chopin and Liszt. Oct 13, 1.10pm, Loke Yew Hall, University of HK, Main Campus, Pok Fu Lam, free. Inquiries: 2859 7045

Dr Sun Yat-sen

Chen Xinyi directs Opera HK's opera production about Dr Sun Yat-sen and his relations with his friend Charlie Soong and Soong's daughter Ching-ling; Yan Huichang conducts the HK Chinese Orchestra and Jimmy Chan directs the Opera HK Chorus. In Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles. Oct 13-15, 7.45pm, Oct 16, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$130-HK$880 (Oct 16: HK$130-HK$780) Urbtix. Inquiries: 2234 0303

HK Comedy Festival 2011

English language stand-up comedy with People's Liberation Improv, Oct 13, 8pm, HK$150. Butch Bradley performs in English, Oct 13-14, 10pm, HK$300. Chinese-comedy competition, Oct 14, 8pm, HK$200. English comedy competition finals, Oct 15, 9pm, HK$350. All shows: TakeOut Comedy Club, 34 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 6220 4436

Macbeth

Paul Stebbings directs TNT theatre Britain's performance of Shakespeare's tragedy centring on a Scottish warrior who commits regicide to become king. In English with Chinese surtitles. Oct 13-15, 8pm, also Oct 15-16, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$160, HK$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325

The Human League Live in Hong Kong

The English electro pop band in concert. Oct 13, 8pm, Kitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$480-HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2989 9239

Punchline Comedy Club

New Zealand comedian Andre King, Irish comic Ian Coppinger and British funnyman Gordon Southern perform stand-up comedy. In English. Oct 13-15, 9pm, Duetto, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$320 Cityline. Inquiries: 2598 1222

Cinema

Legends of Flight

Omnimax film focusing on aircraft designs from different eras. English shows Mon, Thu, 7.20pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English, Japanese, French and Spanish are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue), 3.50pm, 7.20pm, also Sat-Sun, 12.20pm, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Oct 31

Astronomyths

Sky show about the stars and many myths that have been woven about them. English shows Wed, Fri, 6.10pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue), 2.40pm, 6.10pm, also Sun, 11.10am, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Dec 31

Sea Rex: Journey to a Prehistoric World

Omnimax film exploring the reign of giant marine reptiles in the world's oceans during the Mesozoic era (approximately 250 to 65 million years ago). English shows Sat-Sun, 8.30pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue), 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Feb 29, 2012

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