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David Watkins

Exhibitions

Cityscape Exhibition

Art-jamming enthusiasts are encouraged to share their stories through painting. This exhibition captures the dramatic city skyline and the natural beauty of Hong Kong. Ends tomorrow. West Bridge, The Landmark, Central. Inquiries: 2842 8428 or visit Web site www.centralhk.com

Landscape Of The Mind

With their primary focus on the principles of modern design, Chan Sau-nam and Lam Tung-pang study the effect of new tools and methods on the process of artistic creation, especially in relation to Hong Kong's landscape painters. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm (closed Sun), Grotto Fine Art, 2/F, 31C-D Wyndham St, Central. Tel: 2121 2270. Until Mar 22

Clippings From The Old Country

The works of Yu Ping and Ren Ping are more akin to paintings, but their work is often likened to paper cuts because the artists' tools are scissors and knives. This exhibition presents more than 100 pieces from the couple's collection. Library, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay. Inquiries: 2358 6707. Until Apr 30

Manav Gangwani Exhibition And Sale

This Indian designer's daring, sometimes kaleidoscopic, designs have found their way to the United States, Britain, Indonesia, Panama, Spain and Japan. Now it is Hong Kong's turn as he unveils a new exhibition and sale. Tomorrow and Sat, 10.30am-9pm. Sanskrit, G/F, 48 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central. Inquiries: 2545 2088

Stage

Suicide Together

Presented by the provocative Ten Theatre company, this is the potentially grim tale of six suicidal strangers who find themselves in a room together. Will they come to terms with their struggles, or simply give in? In Cantonese. Today-Sat, 7.30pm (matinee on Sat, 2.30pm). Fringe Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Tel: 2521 7251. $80, $50 HK Ticketing. Tel: 3128 8288

Robin Hood

Stealing from the rich to give to the poor, Robin of Loxley finds himself up against the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham in the Faust International Youth Theatre's presentation of Larry Blamire's Robin Hood. (In English.) Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm, Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre. $95 (for children under 18), $160 for adults HK Ticketing. Inquiries: info@FaustWorld.com or call 2547 9114

Poetry In Motion

Theatre du Pif presents a moving celebration of emotion-filled poetry from the past century. Bonni Chan and Sean Curran are joined by guitarist Stephen Chau and harmonica player Mark Chan. In English. Today-tomorrow, 8pm. Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $90 ($50 for pensioners and students). Inquiries: 2521 7251

Tribute To Zhao Songting

The dizi maestro receives a fitting acknowledgement of his dedication to the bamboo flute. Du Rusong, a National Class One dizi performer, plays alongside local musicians, supported by the Hong Kong Music Lover Chinese Orchestra. Sunday, 8pm. Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium. $80-$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Night Scene

Erratica

AREA promises 'Breakbeat Hong Kong Style' with DJs Bodhi, Disuye and Simon Pang. Today, 10pm-2am. No entrance charge. AREA, 28 Gough St, Central. Inquiries: 2542 3138 or go to www.disuye.com

The Punchline Comedy Club

Providing the laughs are the 'highly affable' Lee Mack and the 'multi-talented, mercurial' Mark Maier. Tomorrow and Friday, 9pm. The Viceroy, 2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $220 (or an additional $120 for a buffet dinner from 7pm). Inquiries: 2317 6666

AfriKanizM

The Solarside crew unleash a jamboree of 'infectious house grooves' from London DJ Stevie B, Parisien DJ Vincent Chicha and Interdits de Nuit. Saturday, 10pm. Club Ing, 4/F, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $180 (including two drinks). Inquiries: 2838 3690

Extra-curricular

Le Printemps Des Poetes

The Poet's Spring is a three-day event featuring poetry readings, a film screening and meet-the-artist sessions. Organised by the Hong Kong French Teachers' Association and the multimedia centre of the Alliance Francaise of Hong Kong, the event will begin with a screening of Jean Cocteau's Blood Of A Poet on March 17 at 7pm. On March 19 is a poetry reading and discussion forum featuring several poets. AF Mediatheque, 52 Jordan Rd, Kowloon. Free admission. Inquiries: 2730 3257

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLines credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

TicketNet: 2312 9998

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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