Exhibition Realm Of Black And Red: Works Of Ou Dawei Having studied Chinese arts for more than 40 years, the famed calligrapher, painter and seal cutter has a distinctive style that evokes the work of the old masters. The exhibition features Ou's crooked, black-and-white landscape paintings and will also show some of his famed calligraphy. City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Ave, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2788 9322. Until Apr 21 Jin Feng And Zhou Xiaohu These artists are two of the more exciting faces to emerge from the mainland's contemporary arts scene. Combining traditional aesthetics - wood carvings and clay sculptures - with modern forms such as videos and action art, they produce a new blend of work that bridges cultures as well as political ideologies. Hanart TZ Gallery, 202 Henley Building, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Until Mar 29 The Beatles: Photographs From The 1960s Preceding today's image-is-everything music industry, photographer Robert Freeman was partly responsible for turning these mop-top scousers into global icons, having photographed and designed five of their album covers. The exhibition will be accompanied by the screening of the newly released The Beatles Anthology DVD and a series of Gered Mankowitz's pictures of the Rolling Stones. Until Mar 28, 12pm-8pm. 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Rd, Admiralty. Free. Inquiries: 2913 5250 Stage The Four Seasons: Autumn Maze Using the seasons as its central metaphor, this series depicts four women, each at different stages in their lives. After the success of last June's Summer Fire: A Mirage, Autumn Maze is the second instalment, starring Annie Ling in the solo role. In Cantonese, no surtitles. Until Mon, 7.45pm and 2.45pm. McAulay Studio, Hong Kong Arts Centre. $95 ($60 matinee). Inquiries: www.hkac.org.hk or 2582 0200 Independent Dance Makers - Made In China Presented by City Contemporary Dance Company, the hottest performers from Tianjin, Shandong, Hunan, Guangxi and Beijing are expected to converge in Hong Kong. The provocative displays from these students, graduates and teachers demonstrate a fearless and unrestrained new generation of Chinese dance. Mar 28-29, 7.30pm. HK City Hall Theatre, Central. $120, $90 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009 I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change A special dinner-theatre performance has been added to satisfy popular demand for the sell-out show. Described by the New York Times as 'the funniest show on or off Broadway', Trailing Spouse Productions' musical comedy tackles romance and love. In English. Tonight, 8pm; Grappa's Country Restaurant, Basement Level, Jardine House, Connaught Rd, Central. $380 (includes three-course dinner with a glass of wine). Reservations and inquiries: 2521 2322 Canadian Film Festival Alice Tremblay's Odyssey The offbeat festival continues with this lavishly designed fantasy in which a single mother imagines she can realise her childhood dream of becoming a princess. Today, 5.30pm. Space Museum Lecture Hall. $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900. In French with English subtitles Ararat A sombre reflection, Atom Egoyan's latest offering deals with war and the pressures of family life. The Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Turks provides the harrowing backdrop. Today, 7.30pm. Space Museum Lecture Hall. $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900. In English and Turkish, with English and Chinese subtitles Memories Of Earth The timing could not be more poignant for this screening of the powerful documentary that calls for respect towards nature and life in all its forms. It visits the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii) in British Colombia, whose resident Haida tribes believe they were the starting point of the world's creation. Today, 5pm, Hong Kong Film Archive. Tomorrow, 5pm, Science Museum Lecture Hall. $40, Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900. In English Night Scene Datura Taking clubbers on a journey through the best of psychedelic trance, DJs Ameet, Kuldip, Third Wave and Vone spin the soundtrack. Today, 10.30pm-5.30am. Infinity, 19-27 Wyndham St, Central. $70 (includes one drink). Inquiries: 2524 0042 Queens' Second Anniversary Party Marking two years of clubbing in Central, Queens has invited back every DJ who has graced its decks to spin in a celebration of their anniversary. Serving up funky, progressive, tribal and tech-house with a smattering of breakbeat and progressive trance, DJs Cee Jay, Thomas C, Spark, Edwin, Thierry Wills, Jimi K, Tak and Yin will take a bow. The party starts with a fashion show. Today, 9pm-8am. Queens Bar & Disco, 1/F, Queens Theatre, Theatre Lane, Central. $180 (includes one drink) The 1nitestand Comedy Club This month's edition features Andrew Maxwell, who is on the verge of a major breakthrough in Britain, thanks to a relentless touring schedule. Alongside him will be Micky Flanagan, who brings a touch of Cockney wit, and Keith Fields, whose combination of magic tricks and mirth-making has led to TV appearances. Tomorrow, 8pm-10.30pm, Stix Music Bar, the Park Lane Hotel basement, 310 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay. $220 through HK Ticketing ($250 on the door or $200 for aircrew on presentation of ID). Inquiries: 3128 8288 Extra-curricular Comedy Workshops A 20-year veteran of radio, TV commercials, theatre, pantomime and stand-up, Mike Brooks presents two introductory workshops for wannabe comedians. Skills such as characterisation and tips for auditioning will form the focus. Today, 4pm-7pm and/or Mar 29, 7-9pm. Rehearsal Room, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $150. Inquiries: lets-entertain@hotmail.com Dine With Champions An opportunity to meet the nine-time winners of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens as Fiji hold their popular team dinner at Madisons. Whether they observe the demands of their dieticians is anyone's guess as the buffet rolls on for two stomach-filling hours. All proceeds go to the Hong Kong Rugby Bali Fund. Mar 25, 7pm. Madisons, L3, Pacific Place, Admiralty. $258. Inquiries and reservations: 2523 4772
