Preview of auctions dedicated to impressionist, modern, post-war and contemporary art to be held in New York and London this autumn, including Picasso's

Angel Fernandez de Soto (1903), with an estimated value of between US$40 million and US$60 million. Today, 10.30am-6.30pm, Salon I-IV, Grand Hyatt, Harbour Road, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2521 5396. Ends today

China Guardian's 2006 Autumn Auctions Preview

The auction house holds previews of classical and contemporary Chinese paintings, rare books and coins, before going under the hammer next month in Beijing. Today, 10am-6pm, Concord Room, 8/F, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2815 2269. Ends today

Lucien Adrion

Post-impressionist paintings of the liveliness of Parisian street scenes and villages around Bievres by controversial French artist Lucien Adrion (1889-1953).

Today, 10am-7pm, Anna Ning Fine Art, 2 Ice House St, Central. Inquiries: 2521 3193. Ends today

The Technique

Ong The'Huy (aka Barry Ong) uses spray guns to create oil paintings of buddhas and his own imaginings. Today-tomorrow, noon-10pm, Fringe Club, Economist Gallery, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2786 3067. Ends tomorrow

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Sotheby's HK

Autumn Sales

Preview of works including Ming dynasty gilt-bronze Buddha figures, rare blue and white jars and covers from the Yongle (1403- 1424) period; works from Chinese painting master Qi Baishi; and Chinese contemporary artist Zhang Xiaogang. Today-Sun, 10am-6.30pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2524 8121. Ends Sun

Hair Dialogue

Installation by mainland artist Gu Wenda and Hong Kong artist Leung Mei-ping whose works are a representation of humankind, with pieces using human hair from different nationalities. Today-Sun, 10am-8pm, (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$5, HK$10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Sun

Endangered Reptiles

and Amphibians

Exhibition of more than 1,000 living reptiles and amphibians from 100 species, including the alligator, snapping turtle, Singapore blue tarantula and the biggest species of tortoise in the world. Daily, noon-10pm, East Point City, Tseung Kwan O, free. Inquiries: 2628 7399. Ends Oct 10

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Artists and Their Models: Masterpieces from the Pompidou Centre, Paris

Hong Kong's most expensive exhibition features portraits, sculptures and installations by masters such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Francis Bacon and Marc Chagall. Daily, 10am-8pm (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 2/F Special Exhibition Gallery, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$20, HK$40. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Dec 3

Performing Arts

Explosion

Student Workshop Theatre stages two plays: Pollution Kills, about townsfolk in a Japanese fishing port who died from factory pollution; and Six Silent Secrets, which explores the question of secrets between friends. Today, 7.45pm, tomorrow, 2.45pm and 7.45pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$70 (members), HK$80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

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Classical Mid-Autumn

Music Romance

Performance by William Zeitler, the only full-time glass armonica player in the world. The armonica consists of 44 quartz-glass bowls spinning on a motor-driven spindle. Today-Sun, 3pm-3.30pm, 5pm-5.30pm, Atrium, 3/F, Phase 1, Atrium Gallery, New Town Plaza, Sha Tin Centre St, Sha Tin, free. Inquiries: 2684 9175

Postcards from Broadway

Hong Kong Musical Theatre Federation presents musicals from the 1920s to the present day, including Les Miserables, West Side Story and Love in a Fallen City. Starring Broadway veterans D. Michael Heath and Laurie Williamson, and Hong Kong's Rebecca Pan. Tomorrow-Sun, 7.30pm (Sun also at 2.30pm), Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$90-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2291 6358

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The Rocky Horror Show

Stylus Productions and Katterwall present Richard O'Brien's cult musical featuring the Time Warp. Not suitable for children under 13. Oct 10-14, 8pm, Fringe Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$190 (members), HK$240 HK Ticketing.

Inquiries: 3128 8288

Tales from Russia

David Atherton conducts the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf and Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Peter and the Wolf is narrated by Kathy Lam (in Cantonese) and Ben Pelletier (in English). Oct 13-14, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert

Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2721 2030

An Evening of Mozart

Hong Kong pianist Jimmy Chiang and his teacher Krassimira Jordan, from Austria, who was the Gold Medal winner of the Rio Janeiro International Piano competition, perform with the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Yip Wai-hong. Oct 13, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; Oct 15, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun. Shows at 8pm. HK$60-HK$110 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Sacrarmonia

Italian singer Antonella Ruggiero performs a fusion of ethnic and contemporary music rooted in western, Asian and African religious cultures. Oct 18, 8pm, HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$180, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Ensemble Planceta

The all-female quintet from Japan performs in a non-vibrato vocal style, recreating music in acappella arrangements with a timeless feel. Oct 19, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Extra-curricular

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Sik Sik Yuen 85th Anniversary Lantern Nights

Mid-Autumn celebrations (today-Oct 14, 6.30pm-9.30pm) and with Chinese orchestral performance (tomorrow, 7pm and 8pm), 2 Chuk Yuen Village, Wong Tai Sin, free. Inquiries: 2327 8141

Colour Puncture

Introductory talk by Marita Betts on the alternative healing discipline that addresses non-physical origins of illness, unlocking emotional trauma and blocked information using different coloured lights and wavelengths. Today, 7.30pm-8.30pm, Reflections - Bookshop and Resource Centre, 21/F Jing Long Commercial Bldg, 52 Tang Lung St, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2504 1333

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Borrett Road Market

Hong Kong Acting Meetup

Gathering for people interested in acting, filmmaking or theatre production. Oct 9, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: acting.meetup.com/3/

Film

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Los Amantes del Circulo Polar (Lovers of the Arctic Circle)

As part of the Spanish film festival, Julio Medem directs this story of love and guilt, about two youngsters, who get together when their parents have an affair. In Spanish with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free (tickets must be collected in advance). Inquiries: 2763 6236

The Unforgiven

South Korean filmmaker Yoon Jong-bin examines complexities of masculinity in military service when two estranged friends find themselves haunted by memories of their army days. In Korean with English subtitles. Tomorrow, 7.35pm, Palace IFC, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Centre, Central, HK$70. Inquiries: 2388 6268

Night Scene

Helter Skelter

Blues-rock outfit blends funk and pop into a raw sound. Tonight, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$80, includes one drink. Inquiries: welcome.to/helterskelter

HK Live!

Headlining band Dear Jane, Very Ape and all-girl rock act So What. Tomorrow, 10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$150 (door). Inquiries: 2850 5065

Heavy No5

Bass-booming sounds. DJ Nout with a line-up including Monica vs Blood Dunza, Kas, Stef:Fun, Wash and Epz. Tomorrow, 10pm-5am, Quarter, 3/F, 21 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: 9099 1930

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288