appConfigEntityId

bodyType

customContents

entityId

entityUuid

articlePageQuery

filter

article

articleBaseAdvertisingInfoArticle

articleListArticle

articleSeoArticle

hooksArticleAcknowledgementGateOverlayArticle

hooksTrackPageViewArticle

hooksContentInterestArticle

articleLinkingDataContent

hooksAmpRedirectArticle

articleSchemaContent

hooksArticlePageAdvertisementConfigArticle

liveArticle

appConfig

advertZone

sentiment

contentLock

topics

types

sections

paywallTypes

createdDate

publishedDate

sponsorType

urlAlias

moreOnThisArticles

sectionsV2

commentCount

authorLocations

authors

corrections

displaySlideShow

multimediaEmbed

printHeadline

seriesContainer

articleSpeeches

socialHeadline

headline

images

flag

firstTopic

glossary

flattenTypeIds

image

relatedLinks

relatedNewsletters

__typename

sponsor

pdfFiles

seriesReverseOrder

series

disableOffPlatformContent

published

updatedDate

summary

subHeadline

body

keywords

readingTime

customTimezone

liveContents

json

Liana Cafolla

Exhibitions

Being - Solo Oil Painting  Exhibition of Li Shijin

Li's  super realism injects  abstract emotion into still life  objects.  Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm. Gallery on Old Bailey, G/F and basement, 17 Old Bailey St, SoHo, Central. Inquiries: 2869 7122. Ends Feb 26

Take Two

Three graduates of the Chinese University's fine arts department exhibit photographs, paintings

and installations. Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm; Sat, 9.30am-noon. Hui Gallery, New Asia College,  Chinese University of Hong Kong. Inquiries: 9268 3604. Ends Feb 26

Joint Graduation Show 2004

Graduates of various departments of the Art School of the Hong Kong Arts Centre showcase their works.

Various venues, for details see http://artschool.hkac.org.hk or call  2922 2822. Ends Feb 27

Behold! God ...

A group exhibition of  paintings, photographs and three-dimensional objects exploring  worship and idolatry. John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Tue-Sat, 1pm-7pm; Sun, 2pm-5pm.  Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends Feb 29

Early Hong Kong Brothels

Photographs recording the development of Hong Kong brothels from the 1850s to the 1960s. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm; Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm. Closed on public holidays. University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels.  Inquiries: 2241 5513. Ends Feb 29

Encounters: Nature, Heritage, Humanity

Lee King-hin exhibits 90 photographs shot in various parts  of the world, with the aim of  promoting independent overland travel to exotic destinations,  especially in the developing world. The photographer will  attend the exhibition. Daily, 11am-10pm.  Foyer, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2584 8631. Ends Feb 29

Performing Arts

Under the Miao Mountains

Ethnic dances of the various  Guizhou ethnic groups, performed by the Hong Kong Bauhinia Dance Association and the dance  department of the Arts College  of Guizhou University. Tomorrow and Sat, 8pm. Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Rd, Hunghom, Kowloon. $90, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries:

2734 9009

The Lilting Tunes of Taiwan

Eight young musicians from well-known Chinese orchestras and arts colleges in Taiwan perform under the baton of veteran musicians Wong Ching-ping and Chen Chung-sheng. The eclectic programme includes Taiwanese ballads, Chinese regional music, and solo and ensemble performances. Sat,  8pm. Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall. $100-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries:

2268 7321

Ancient Dance of Naxi Nationality

The Donba Palace Folk Troupe performs a programme of music, folk songs and dance.  Sat, 8pm. Auditorium, Yuen Long Theatre; Sun, 8pm. Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall. $80-$180 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2734 9009

Panchabhoota - Dance of the Five Elements

A contemporary performance with an original score linking Indian dance and yoga. City Hall Theatre, Central. Feb 27-28, 8pm-9.30pm. $100-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

The Overcoat

Theatre du Pif performs a vibrant  new version of Nicolai Gogol's  tragi-comedy.  This version was  the critics' choice at the 2001  Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In  English. Feb 25-28, and Mar 1-3, 8.30pm. Fringe Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $85-$120.  Inquiries: 2521 7251

Extra-curricular

Behind the Green Door

An evening of poetry readings  by local wordsmiths Madeleine Slavic, Mani Rao, Alan Jefferies and others. All welcome. In English. Tomorrow, 8pm. In Senses, Basement, 41 Staunton St, Central. Free. Inquiries: 9443 8306

Night Scene

Wot a Waste

Punk, reggae and ska from Eclectic Selector. With special guest The Hitman. Today, 10pm-2am. No cover charge. Yumla, Lr Basement, 19 Wyndham St, Central

Koncrete Jungle

Presented by Phreaktion Crew with rotating resident DJs and special guests. Today and every Thu, 9pm till late. No cover charge. Ruums, 1/F, 17 Lan Kwai Fong, Central

Jazz with Interruptions

Together with Ken Rose and two exploratory musicians, Peter Scherr presents a programme of improvised music with themes of convention and subversion. Sat, 8.15pm. Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. $65, $80. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Tender is the Night

Tango ball with buffet dinner and performance by Colombian tango duo Mina and Giraldo. Sat, 7.30pm-2am. Foreign Correspondents' Club, Lr Albert Rd, Central. $295, $350. For inquiries and

reservations, call 8209 0520 or visit www.tangotang.com

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

For a complete listings service visit totallyhk@scmp.com



The Planner