Colours of Asia

Mixed-media paintings by Francesco Lietti of Hong Kong and other Asian locations. Opening reception today, 6pm-9pm. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6pm, Yan Gallery, 1/F Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2139 2345. Ends Dec 31

Unlimited, Unlimited

Works by 14 Korean artists. Opening reception today, 6.30pm-8pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm, Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, G/F, 20 Ice House St, Central. Inquiries: 2580 0058. Ends Jan 3

One World Exposition

Works by 18 media artists from Hong Kong and the mainland that explore the place and future of media art in the context of the rapid development of contemporary Chinese art. Collaborative works by Feng Mengbo, Henry Chu, Qiu Zhijie and Ellen Pau: opening reception today, 7pm-9pm. From Dec 9: Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart Square, 2/F Mai On Industrial Building, 19 Kung Yip St, Kwai Chung. Works by aaajiao, Eric Siu, Ou Ning, Cao Fei, Linda Lai, Wang Jianwei, Danny Yung, Wang Zhenfei, Weng Luming, Teddy Lo, Yang Fudong and Johnnie To: opening reception Dec 9, 6pm-9pm. From Dec 10: Daily, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Also from Dec 10: Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-1pm, Osage Open, 4/F Union Hip Ying Building, 20 Hing Yip St, Kwun Tong. Works by Zhang Peili and Jeffrey Shaw: opens Dec 10. Mon-Sat, noon-8pm, Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre, 18 Tat Hong Avenue, Kowloon Tong. Yang Fudong's The Fifth Night video installation: opening reception Dec 11, noon-5pm. From Dec 12: Wed-Sun, noon-8pm, Spring Workshop, 3/F, Remex Centre, 42 Wong Chuk Hang Rd, Aberdeen. All exhibitions: Ends Jan 8. Inquiries: oneworldexpo.org

Mayuka Yamamoto

Works by the Japanese pop artist, with a focus on those that depict children with animal features and in a mysterious mood. Opening reception today, 6pm-8pm. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun, noon-6pm, CAIS Gallery, G/F, 87 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2527 7798. Ends Jan 13

Hong Kong and Kowloon 1838-1911

Engravings and lithographs of old Hong Kong. Opening reception today, 6pm-8pm. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6pm, Wattis Fine Art, 2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2524 5302. Ends Jan 14

Flowing Energy

Simone Boon and Marsha Roddy express a kind of dynamic stillness by capturing a flow in time in their series of photographs, sculpture and drawings. Opening reception today, 7pm-9pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, YY9 Gallery, G/F, 83-85 Sing Woo Rd, Happy Valley. Inquiries: 2574 3370. Ends Jan 16

Ms.Interpretation

Sculptural works of women by Filipino artist Daniel dela Cruz. Opening reception today, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Tue-Sun, 11am-7pm, Fabrik Contemporary Art, Gallery 12 Art One, M/F Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2525 4911. Ends Jan 21

Ex Libris

Australian artist-architect James McGrath's paintings inspired by what he saw at the Strahov Baroque Monastic Library in Prague. Opening reception today, 6pm-9pm. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun, 11am-5pm, The Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2291 0006. Ends Jan 29

Spectrum: East, West, and Beyond

Works by 14 artists including American portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz, Tantric painter Sohan Qadri and Japanese painter Hiroshi Senju. Opens today. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, 11am-7pm, Sundaram Tagore Gallery, 57-59 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2581 9678. Ends Jan 29

Associated

Installation and other works by Hong Kong-born, Toronto-based Will Kwan that examine symbols of globalisation, nationalism and geopolitical disjunction. Opens today. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, 2P Contemporary Art Gallery, Shop 5, G/F Poga Bulding, 6-20 Po Tuck St, Sai Ying Pun. Inquiries: 2803 2151. Ends Feb 26

Forces

Works by Carol Lee Mei-kuen, Ken Matsubara, Lindy Lee, William Furniss and Xiao Lu that incorporate the forces of nature into their dynamic. Opening reception today, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane, SoHo. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends Feb 28

Performing Arts

Gongs and Drums

HK Academy for Performing Arts students and graduates perform Cantonese opera excerpts such as Slaying in the Prayer Hall (from A Sword of Loyalty). Dec 8-9, 7.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$55, HK$85 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8580

Robin Hood - The Panto

Hong Kong Players' Christmas pantomime based (loosely) on the legend of Robin Hood. In English. Until Dec 11, 7.30pm, also Dec 10, 2.30pm, Dec 11, 11am, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$290, HK$330 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9852 2668

Birdhouse Factory

ABA Productions presents Cirque Mechanics' acrobatic and comedic show set in a factory. Until Dec 10, 7.45pm, also Dec 10, 3pm, Dec 11, 11am, 4pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$395-HK$795 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 7150

Innocence

The HK Academy for Performing Arts presents a drama consisting of loosely connected stories from the edge of society. In Cantonese. Until Dec 10, 7.45pm, also Dec 10, 2.45pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$90 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8580

New Dance @ i-Dance

i-Dance presents new works choreographed by Jay Peng Zhang, Daniel Wu Jiegong, Judy Yiu and Mayson Tong. Dec 8, 8pm, Y Space, Flat B, 3/F Wah Fung Industrial Centre, Block 1, 33-39 Kwai Fung Crescent, Kwai Chung, HK$60. Inquiries: 2470 0511

The Best of Broadway

Carl Topilow conducts vocalists Christiane Noll, Debbie Gravitte and Doug LaBrecque, and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performing songs from Broadway musicals. Dec 8, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$140-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

I Am My Own Wife

Pants Production's adaptation of Doug Wright's drama based on his conversations with a German antiquarian who killed her father when she was young and survived the Nazi and Communist regimes in East Berlin as a transvestite. Starring Chan Wing-chuen. In Cantonese. Dec 8-10, 8pm, Dec 10-11, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9238 3158

LeonXu Concert 2011

Mando-pop singer-actor Leon Lai Ming performs. Until Dec 11, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Road, Hung Hom, HK$120-HK$500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2905 8134

Crazy

E-Side Dance Company performs works choreographed by Ng Sze-wan, Li Yong-jing, Wong Tan-ki, David Leung and Dick Wong. Dec 9-10, 4pm, 8pm, Dec 11, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2372 9351

A Wonderful Christmas Time

The HK Women's Choir performs works including Santa Baby; proceeds go to Harmony House. Dec 9, 7.30pm, Rosary Church, 125 Chatham Rd South, TST, HK$250, HK$500; and Dec 15, 7.30pm, The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, HK$550, reservation recommended. Inquiries: 9674 9181

Mirror Image

Liu Yinghong choreographs the HK Dance Company's experimental dance theatre production inspired by classical Chinese dance. Dec 9-11, 7.45pm, also Dec 10-11, 2.45pm, 8/F Platform, HK Dance Company, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 1806

All-Time Classic Favourites in Concert

Veteran pop singers Joe Junior and Camy Tang Shui-har perform, Dec 9, 8pm; and Joe Junior and fellow vocalist Sabrina perform, Dec 10, 8pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$120-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2793 1123

Bauhaus Manifesto

Zuni Icosahedron's puppet electronic musical about Walter Gropius' the Staatliches Bauhaus (National School of Bauhaus)'s utopian design ideals. In Cantonese, English and German with Chinese and English surtitles. Dec 9-10, 8pm, also Dec 10, 3pm, Dec 11, 5pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160, HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2893 8704

Dialogue

Chan Ka-ching, Connie Lau, Lee Ka-ki, Chloe Wong and Yau Ka-kit perform dances choreographed by Pewan Chow and Jo Leung. Dec 9-10, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$160, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Fruit Story

Fantasy Puppet Theatre's production about seven fruits with different tastes and personalities. In Cantonese. Dec 9-10, 8pm, Dec 11, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Seven Decades of Timeless Hits

Chew Hee Chiat conducts the HK Chinese Orchestra performing 'golden oldies' including works by composer Joseph Koo Ka-fai. Dec 9-10, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600

The Isle

Bonni Chan and Janice Poon direct Theatre du Pif's production of Paul Poon's play about a couple's encounter on a remote island where their past and present overlap. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Dec 9-10, Dec 16-17, 8pm, also Dec 11, Dec 18, 5pm, HKRep Black Box, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2904 2030

The Legend and the Hero

Willy Tsao Sing-yuen choreographs (with Dominic Wong Dick-man and Bruce Wong Chun-bong) and directs City Contemporary Dance Company's epic dance theatre production about patriotic statesman-poet-martyr Qu Yuan. Dec 9-10, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$140-HK$500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803

The Twin Spirit

Playwright Lo Ching-man directs Cinematic Theatre's production of his drama juxtaposing a romance that took place many years ago in Shanghai with the development of a romantic relationship in present-day Hong Kong. In Cantonese. Dec 9-10, 8pm, Dec 11, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; and Dec 17, 8pm, Dec 18, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2567 5888

Clockenflap Music and Arts Festival

Bombay Bicycle Club, Santigold, The Cribs, French Horn Rebellion, Chad Valley, Duck Fight Goose and others perform at the outdoor festival. Dec 10-11, noon-10pm, West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade, free, online registration required. Inquiries: clockenflap.com

The Snowman and The Bear

Colin Touchin conducts the City Chamber Orchestra of HK performing music by Howard Blake at a concert that includes storytelling and screening of animated films about a young boy's snowman coming to life one Christmas Eve and a young girl who befriends a mischievous but cuddly polar bear. Jacqueline Gourlay Grant and Henry Coombs narrate in English. Dec 10, 2.30pm, 5pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central; and Dec 11, 2.30pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$150-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2864 2156

Journey to the West

Arts with the Disabled HK presents a multi-arts version of the epic story of a Buddhist monk and his three disciples' pilgrimage to India performed by hearing and hearing-impaired performers. Dec 10-11, 3pm, also Dec 10, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$100, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2855 9548

The Nutcracker in 2-D

Shingha Theatre's experimental drama version of the classic ballet. In Cantonese. Dec 10-11, 3pm, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9270 2462

Merciless Sword, Merciful Heaven

Young Academy Cantonese Opera Troupe's production about a romance involving two star-crossed lovers and the ensuing acts of revenge carried out by their families. Dec 10-11, 7.15pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$80-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2584 8714

HK City Chinese Orchestra

Zhao Xintai conducts erhu players Ching Sau-wing (who also conducts on Dec 10) and Wan Hei-man, guzheng players Yu Hong and Ng Hiu-hung, dizi players Chan Chun-nin and Cheng Chawen, pipa player Lam Siu-king and the orchestra performing works such as Liu Tianhua's A Beautiful Night and Kwan Sing-yau's Rendezvous at Midnight. Dec 10, 8pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$120, HK$160; and Jan 7, 8pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po, HK$100, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Nanyin Concert - Those Lamentable Bygone Days

Vocalists Tong Siu-yin, Leung Hoi-li and Ng Wing-mui perform works including Love's Yearning and Nocturnal Lament. With Chinese surtitles and English synopsis. Dec 11, 3pm, also 6pm, Xiang Hai Xuan Multi-Purpose Hall, Nan Lian Garden, 60 Fung Tak Rd, Diamond Hill, HK$220; Dec 12, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$100-HK$180; Dec 17, 8pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po, HK$100-HK$180; and Dec 18, 8pm, Chiang Cheng Studio Theatre, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325

Matchy Live in Hong Kong 2011

The Japanese singer-lyricist-actor (aka Masahiko Kondo) in concert. Dec 11, 3.30pm, 8pm, Kitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$680, HK$980 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2313 9198

Music Marathon

More than 35 HK Academy for Performing Arts alumni including pianist Colleen Lee and percussion quartet 4 Gig Heads perform; proceeds go to The HK Academy for Performing Arts Alumni Association. Dec 11, 4pm, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200-1,200 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9238 3158

Dialektos

Great Masses

Jerome Hoberman conducts the HK Bach Choir performing works by Dvorak, Stravinsky and Bruckner. Dec 13, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9659 8687

Nocturne

Twice as Good Productions' multimedia performance of Adam Rapp's play centring on a former piano prodigy who recounts the tragic events that tore his family apart. In English. Dec 14-17, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200, HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6104 2468

online inLove

Jim Chim Sui-man directs PiP Theatre's comedy about romantic relationships that play out online. In Cantonese. Dec 15-18, 20, 22-24, 30-Jan 1, 7.30pm, also Dec 17-18, 24, 2.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$155-HK$295 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2294 8004

The Wind in the Willows

Faust International Youth Theatre presents Alan Bennett's adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's children's tale centring on four anthropomorphised animal character friends living in a pastoral version of England. In English. Dec 15-17, 7.30pm, also Dec 17-18, 2.30pm, Dec 18, 11am, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$243, HK$270 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 9114

Beating the Classroom

Tang Shu-wing directs Tang Shu-wing Theatre Studio's non-verbal physical comedy production revolving around three naughty students who compete to earn the affection of a female classmate who is top of their class. Dec 15-18, 8pm, Dec 17-18, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$90-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2144 5335