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Exhibitions

Blake Sculpture Exhibition

Works by Canadian figurative sculptor Blake Ward. Today, 10am-6pm, Ian Tan Gallery, 1/F, V-Plus, 68 Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 0331. Ends today

Hans Hartung

Works from the 1960s and 70s by the German-French painter (1904-1989) known for his abstract gestural style. Today, 11am-7pm, de Sarthe Gallery, 8/F Club Lusitano Building, 16 Ice House St, Central. Inquiries: 2167 8896. Ends today

Landscape and the Urban Environment

Depictions of natural landscapes and man-made places by photographer Marian Drew, Chinese ink painter Koon Wai-bong, painters Chris Langlois and David Smith, and animator-photographer Ryu Ho-yeol. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, LG/F, 91-95 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2548 2286. Ends Apr 21

Made in China

Mixed-media works by HK International School students inspired by discoveries they made while studying about China's ancient and modern cultural and material world. Opens today. Daily, 10am-8pm, Pao Galleries, 4/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 3149 7246. Ends Apr 22

The Balancing Art

Works by Guangzhou-based American sculptor Daniel Krause that are made from iron plate metal, cut and welded together, and cast in bronze using the lost-wax process. Opening today, 6.30pm-9pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Zee Stone Gallery, G/F Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2810 5895. Ends Apr 27

Mapmaker's Dream

John Wong Chi-ming's works showcase his fascination with maps and paintings, and seek to show audiences the way to utopia. Opening reception today, 7pm. Mon-Fri, noon-4.30pm, Front/Side Gallery, Tang's Studio, L5-05, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei. Inquiries: [email protected]. Ends Apr 29

Playgrounds

Photographs by French photographer Stephane Couturier, visual artist Alain Bublex and collage artist Gilbert Garcin (aka Mr G) of landscapes where reality, fiction and abstraction overlap. A Le French May programme. Daily, open 24 hours, Avenue

of Stars, TST Promenade. Inquiries: frenchmay.com. Ends May 2

Numbers Standing Still

Ivy Ma King-chu's eight sets of palimpsest drawings on re-photographed inkjet prints make use of memories and images from the past. Opening reception today, 6pm-8pm. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, Gallery Exit, 1 Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2541 1299. Ends May 12

Virtuosity and Innovation: The Masterful Legacy of Lam Kar-sing

Exhibition featuring libretti, records, costumes, and audio and video clips of the eminent Cantonese opera figure. 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 May 14

Comix and the City

Comix Home Base exhibition with works by local comics artists and animators including Ma Wing-shing, Zunzi and Alice Mak Kar-bik that show the city's charms. Opens today. Daily, 10am-8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0200. Ends May 25

Performing Arts

A Nerd's Melody

William Lam Tsz-hang stars in Main Load Theatre's stand-up comedy show about a sweet-talking guy who is a loser in love. In Cantonese. Until Apr 14, 7.45pm, also Apr 14, 2.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180 (members HK$140) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

On Golden Pond

Chung King-fai and Louise Lee star in HK Federation of Drama Societies' production of Ernest Thompson's drama about a retired professor and his life-long partner who are visited one summer at their lakeside holiday home by relatives, including the son of their daughter's boyfriend. In Cantonese. Until Apr 15, 7.45pm, also Apr 14, 2.45pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$180, HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2353 0880

Pains of Youth

We Draman performs Austrian playwright Ferdinand Bruckner's 1920s drama about a week in the life of seven youths associated with the medical school at the University of Vienna. In Cantonese. Apr 13-14, 18-21, 7.45pm, also Apr 15, 22, 2.45pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9448 3574

Fat Pig

Bravo Theatre presents a comedy about a man who falls for a woman his workmates do not approve of. In Cantonese. Apr 13-14, 20-22, 8pm, also Apr 14-15, 22, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$220, HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3172 1780

PSY

Canadian arts company Les 7 Doigts de la Main performs a circus show about the murky underworld of the human psyche, travelling through the dreams, visions and memories of various characters. Apr 13, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$120-HK$320; and Apr 15, 4pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$100-HK$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Right Here Waiting Musical

Legend Infinity's musical about two lovers who meet at Bride's Pool and discover that the romantic scenic spot in the New Territories is a gateway to the past. In Cantonese. Until Apr 15, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3749 9941

The Cat and The Solitary Man

Theatre Dojo's drama revolving around a man and the stray cat he adopted years ago. In Cantonese. Apr 13-14, 8pm, also Apr 14-15, 3pm, Apr 15, 7.30pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$180, HK$230 Urbtix. Inquiries: 5300 1171

Sam Hui Concert 2012

Canto-pop singer-actor Sam Hui Koon-kit in concert. Apr 13-16, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$580 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2793 1123

Pipe Organ Concert - Svyati Duo

Cellist Rebecca Hewes and organist Julian Collings play works by Gardonyi, Buxtehude, Jongen, Rheinbeger, Karg-Elert, Webber and Genzmer. Apr 14, 5pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free with ticket. Inquiries: 2734 2009

Concerts by HK Music Lover Chinese Orchestra

Wai Sing-fat conducts the orchestra performing works including Law Wai-lun's Seagulls Flying Above the Foaming Waves and Ma Shenglong and Gu Guanren's Song of Fishermen in the East Sea; Tang Wing-hong hosts and narrates (in Cantonese), and puppeteer-magician Santa Jim also features. Apr 14, 8pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan, Sai Wan Ho; Apr 21, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; and Apr 28, 8pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po. All shows: HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Daishin Kashimoto Plays Brahms

Yip Wing-sie conducts Japanese violinist Kashimoto, soprano Yuki Ip, baritone Albert Lim, the HK Sinfonietta, HK Young People's Chorus, HK Voices and Die Konzertisten performing Debussy-Ravel's Danse (Tarentelle Styrienne), Brahms' Violin Concerto in D and Faure's Requiem. A Le French May programme. Apr 14, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140-HK$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Groove 2012

E-side Dance Company presents contemporary works choreographed by Mandy Leung. Apr 14, 8pm, Apr 15, 4pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2372 9351

Cinema

Morning Matinee: Return of the Crime Busters

The HK Film Archive presents a programme of four films featuring appearances by character actors Lee Pang-fei and Sima Wah-lung, including the following one. Until Apr 27. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$20 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

The Ghost that Was Not in the Moonlight

Tso Kea's 1962 crime drama about a detective (Sima Wah-lung) who returns to the mystery-shrouded villa of a businessman (Lee Ching) to open the 10-year-old cold case murders of his wife and daughter. In Cantonese. Apr 13, 11am, HK Film Archive.

Wired to Win: Surviving the Tour de France

Omnimax film about the cyclists who take part in the demanding multi-stage race. English shows: Mon, Thu, 7.20pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese 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 Apr 30

Hayabusa: Back to Earth

Sky show about the unmanned probe sent to explore an asteroid by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in May 2003. English shows: Wed, Fri, 6.10pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narration in English, Cantonese, Putonghua 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 Jun 30

Born to be Wild

Omnimax film documenting the life of young, orphaned orangutans and elephants after being rescued from deadly situtions in the wild. English shows: Sat-Sun, 8.30pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narration in English, Cantonese, Putonghua 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 Aug 31

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