The Genomic Revolution

Hands-on models, interactive exhibitions, animations and videotaped case studies examine the field of genomics and explore their impact on science and our everyday lives. Today, 10am-9pm, HK Science Museum, 2Science Museum Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui East, HK$10, HK$20. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends today

Figure Figures

London-based Hong Kong artist Joe Joe Ngai's displays whimsical portraits with exaggerated garments and clothing. Tomorrow, 11am-2am, Galerie Ora-Ora (Gallery II) at Philia, 4-8 Arbuthnot Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 1171. Ends tomorrow

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The Landmarks of New York

The US Consulate and the University Museum and Art Gallery present photographs highlighting the architectural heritage of New York City, with buildings and sites from the 17th to 20th century. Today, 1.30pm-5.30pm, tomorrow-Tue, 9.30am-6pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, HK University, 94 Bonham Road, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Tue

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Pleasure in Ink

Wucius Wong's abstract mountains and urban scenes. Tomorrow-Wed, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, Rm 202, 2/F Henley Bldg, 5Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Wed

Paper Reborn: Solo Exhibition by Ham Sup

The South Korean artist's works on thick sheets of mulberry paper resemble abstract oil paintings with geometric shapes and torn paper. Tomorrow-Thu, 10am-6.30pm, Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, G/F, 20 Ice House St, Central. Inquiries: 2580 0058. Ends Thu

Silver Works of Art

Ornamental silver jewellery from the Miao minority peoples of China, plus examples of silver from Burma, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Today, 11am-5pm, tomorrow-Fri, 10am-7pm, Altfield Gallery, 248-9 Prince's Building, Central. Inquiries: 2537 6370. Ends Fri

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

Features portraits, sculptures and installations by 20th-century 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

When Words are Sweet...

As part of the Artists in the Neighbourhood Scheme III, the exhibition displays whimsical paintings with the concept of memorandum by Au Hoi-lam. Daily, 9am-8pm, Central Library, Exhibition Galleries 4 and 5, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 3150 1234. Ends Oct 29

Wild White!

A 2004 Sovereign Art Foundation Competition finalist, Bali-based IGusti Ngurah Buda creates abstract paintings of geometrical shapes that fluidly overlap. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 2pm-7pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, G/F, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Oct 31

Stilled Emotions

Clementine Chan's oils of vast space with small figures experiencing spiritual freedom. Daily, 10am-7pm, (closed Tue), UMA G, G/F 12 St Francis St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2528 3669. Ends Nov 8

Wear It or Display It

Thirteen Spanish artists showcase wearable clothing and accessories, art of landscapes, figures and bold images. By appointment only. Sofia Gaspar Spanish Contemporary Art, Time Centre, Unit 8B, 53-55 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 9261 6790. Ends Dec 8

Performing Arts

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The Woman in Black

Robin Herford and Brett Tucker star in this chilling drama. Today-Oct 29, (no show Mon), 8pm (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$295-HK$595 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Angra

Progressive metal band from San Paolo. Today, 8pm, Edge, 60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$350 (advance at Trinity Records). HK$400 (door). Inquiries: 2523 6690

Endy Chow and Zarahn

Endy Chow Kwok-yin and his band Zarahn play songs, influenced by 1990s grunge bands. Today, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, Shouson Theatre, 2Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

AIG Lunchtime Harmonies

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra present free lunchtime concerts, playing music for brass and woodwind instruments to orchestral works. Victor Tam leads the orchestra tomorrow. John Harding leads as conductor or lead violin from Tuesday to Friday. Tomorrow-Fri, 1pm-1.40pm, AIG Tower, 1Connaught Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Vienna Boys' Choir

Under the baton of Raoul Gehringer, the 500-year old Vienna Boys' Choir with around 100 members (aged 10-14), perform works by composers including Haydn, Mozart, Abba, the Beatles and Chinese folk songs. Tue, 8pm (additional performance), Wed, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100- HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Stark Raven Mad

Theatre Garoupa interprets Edgar Allen Poe's macabre tales of The Imp of the Perverse, The Raven and The Facts in the Case of M. Valdermar in a spine-chilling one-man show. Thu-Oct 30, 8pm, Gecko, Ezra Lane, Lower Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$200 (advance), HK$220 (door), includes one drink. Inquiries: 2537 4680

Encounter with Taiju and Andy

Dancing Andy Creative Workshop with Hong Kong dancer Andy Wong and Japanese dancer Taiju Matsumoto join forces in a dance. Post-performance talk on Thu-Fri. Performance Thu-Sat, (Sat also at 3pm), Fringe Club, Fringe Studio, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 (members), HK$150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Jennifer Palor

The jazz vocalist blends original tracks with unconventional sensibilities and a modern feel. Accompanied by Roel Garcia on piano, Dan LaVelle on guitar, Rickart Malmsten on bass, Anthony Fernandes on drums and guest Justin Siu on acoustic bass. Fri, 9.30pm, Innonation, Rm 402, One Hysan Ave, Causeway Bay, HK$95. Inquiries: 3188 2466

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Italy's Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company tackles choreographer George Balanchine's 1962 piece about the magic of love. The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra accompanies the ballet. Fri-Oct 29, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$550 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

New Vision Arts Festival

Mu Guiying

Beijing People's Art Theatre director and playwright Li Liuyi turns traditional Peking opera on its head by transporting its 'one table, two chairs' setting to contemporary small theatre. The drama recounts the final hours of Mu Guiying's famous military campaign. In Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles. Post-performance talk follows each show. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, HK$120-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

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Yoshida Brothers

Ryoichiro and Kenichi Yoshida, a Tsugaru-shamisen duo, transform classical Japanese sounds into punk, rock and jazz world music. Sat-Oct 29, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Auditorium, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Eclectic Tales from Mongolia

Li Chinsung (aka Dickson Dee) teams up with Mongolia's Khoomii Sound Machine to present Mongolian long songs and throat singing alongside Western music. Nov 3, 8pm, HKCity Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Insen

Ryuichi Sakamoto creates abstract notes with an electronic keyboard while German electro musician

Alva Noto (aka Carsten Nicolai) transforms Sakamoto's music into an audio-visual sensation. Nov4, 7.15pm, 9.45pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

My Favourite Broadway Musical Highlights

The Hong Kong Chorus Society presents Broadway hits with conductor Henry Shek, the New Philharmonia of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Chorus and the Hong Kong Choir of Outstanding Children. Sat-Oct 29, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hal, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2411 6203

Extra curricular

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking Seminars

Briton Rob Groves holds seminars on kicking the nicotine habit. Today, 1pm-6pm, C Club, B/F, California Tower, 30-32, D'Aguilar St, Central, HK$2,850. Inquiries: 2911 7917

The Official Liverpool Supporters' Club

Week of Workshops

Drama/Theatre and Education

East Asian Conflicts: The Dark Shadows of History

The University of Hong Kong hosts a talk by Professor Ian Buruma of Bard College, New York, on why the second world war still casts a dark shadow over East Asia. In English. Tomorrow, 6.30pm, Lecture Theatre, HK Central Library, free. Inquiries: 2859 1183

Effective interviewing for Leaders in Asia

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Website Tricks to Get Clients & Sales

The Women Business Owners Club holds a seminar with Garry Smith, a specialist in e-marketing and web business, on setting up a web store, achieving maximum exposure on search engines and collecting payment. Tue, 12.15pm-2pm, Admiralty Learning Centre, 3/F Far East Finance Centre, Admiralty, HK$250 (members), HK$295, includes lunch. Inquiries: 2541 0446

Climbing in Antarctica

Film

MAX!2006 German-language Film Festival

Low Profile (Falscher Bekenner)

Christoph Hochhausler directs the controversial tale of a bored 18-year old who claims responsibility for accidents and crimes he didn't commit. In German with English and Chinese subtitles. Today, 9.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$60. Inquiries: 2388 3188

A Retrospective of Mainland-Hong Kong Co-productions of the 80s-90s

EDITOR'S PICK

The Story of Qiuju

Based on Chen Yuenbin's novel The Wan Family's Lawsuit, Qiuju, played by Gong Li, is injured when a fight breaks out between her husband and the village chief. In an attempt to get justice, she takes matters into her own hands and sues the chief. Zhang Yimou directs. Best Actress and Youth Director at the Venice Film Festival 1992. In Putonghua with English and Chinese subtitles. Today, 6.30pm, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East. Fri, 7.30pm, HK Space Museum, Lecture Hall, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Reign Behind a Curtain

During a time of unrest, Emperor Xianfeng dies, leaving his young prince to reign. But eight ministers summoned to help the prince begin a power struggle. Starring Liu Xiaoqing and Tony Leung Ka-fai, directed by Li Han-hsiang. Won best actor and best art direction prizes at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 1984. In Putonghua with English and Chinese subtitles. Sat, 2pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

MACAU

The Macau Chinese Orchestra and Paula Tsui

Batavia Madrigal Singers

Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa

12 Angry Men

NATIONAL

BEIJING

The Ninth Beijing Music Festival

New York City Ballet

ShanghaiGabriella Smart

The classical pianist returns to perform Chinese Whispers. Today, 4pm, the Glamour Bar, 7/F, 5 the Bund (on Guangdong Lu), 50 yuan, includes one drink. Inquiries: (86 21) 6350 9988

Magic Cube

Comic mime gala with Japan's Yen Town Fools, Macedonia's Trajce Gjorgiev and Australia's Glynn Nicholas, combining magic, gags, acrobatics, classical mime and music. Wed, 7.30pm, Shanghai Centre Theatre, 1376 Nanjing Road (W), 100-480 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6374 4968 or shdx.piao.com.cn

Shanghai Circus World

TAIPEI

The Wallenda Family Circus

A Doll's House-Nora

Lisa Ono - Jambalaya Tour in Taiwan

Trio Da Paz

REGIONAL

BANGKOK

The Hybrid Music Battle

Contest closes with local bands including Peanutty, Magenta, Morningsurfers and Paan. From midday, Oct 29, 3/F the Style by Toyota, Siam Square Soi7, Phayathai Rd, free. Inquiries: (662) 658 4444

Prasong Luemuang

Inspired by Buddhism and the naturalness of Lamphun. Prasong's work ranges from harmonious to psychedelic. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Number 1 Gallery, B15 Silom Galleria, Silom Rd. Inquiries: (668) 653 8759 www.number1 gallery.com Ends Nov 11

Heavy Metal Rappers - Thaitanium

Singapore

Lisa Ono Jambalaya Tour

Cheek

Latin Pops Fiesta

Telah Terbit (Out Now)

Exhibition on the arts in Southeast Asia during political strife in the 70s and 80s. Sat-Thu, 10am-7pm, Fri, 10am-9pm, Singapore Art Museum, free. Inquiries: (65) 6322 3222 Ends Nov 12

Tokyo

Rihanna

Barbadian dance-pop singer performs. Today, 6pm, Yokohama Bay Hall, 6,500 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5466 0777

Glitterball

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288