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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Vertigo

Installation works and digital images by Australian artist Catherine Cloran,  about moving into  Hong Kong's towering high-rise apartment blocks, and the mass consumption of plastic in the home. Thu-Tue, 10.30am-7.30pm. Shanghai Street Artspace, G/F, 404 Shanghai St, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2770 2157. Ends Fri

Umbilical Cord of History

Chinese contemporary artist Zhang Xiaogang exhibits portraits painted since 1990. Daily, 10am-8pm. Hanart TZ Gallery, 4-5/F Pao Gallery, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2526 9019.

Ends Sun

Transformation

Cao Jingping paints vibrantly

coloured butterflies, water and rusty chains to symbolise people's relationships. Mon-Sat, 10.30am- 6.30pm. Schoeni Art Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends Mar 17

Lasting Charm Enchantment

A group exhibition focusing on  images of Vietnamese women painted by some of the country's leading artists. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm; Sun, 10.30am-6pm. Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255. Ends Mar 25

The Private Collection

Wattis Fine Art Gallery celebrates its 100th exhibition with rare items from the owners'  collection. Exhibits include historical paintings, drawings, prints and photographs of Hong Kong. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 1pm-5pm. Wattis Fine Art, 2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central.

Inquiries: 2524 5302. Ends Mar 26

Performing Arts

The Crucible

The American Community Theatre stages Arthur Miller's classic  about the witch-hunts and trials in 17th-century Salem.  Today-Sat, 8pm; Fri, also at 10.30am, Sat, also at 3pm. Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $150, $220 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9419 7096

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

A comic whizz though the Bard's 37 plays in 97 minutes. Performed by three Australian comic actors, who - be warned - demand audience participation. Daily, 8pm. Fri, also at 5.15pm. Sat, also at 3pm. Drama Theatre, HK Academy  for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. $195-$395 HK Ticketing. Ends Sat

The Wonderful World of Reeds - East West Rendezvous

The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra performs reed and pipe music featuring harmonicas and the traditional sheng. The programme includes Romanian  Rhapsody No 1 in A by Enesco, and  Ren Guang's traditional Beautiful Clouds Chasing the Moon. Fri-Sat, 8pm. HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall. $90-$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600

Extra-curricular

Chinese Characters: Writers from the Chinese Diaspora

Maxine Hong Kingston, Gish Jen and Qiu Xiaolong talk to the Post's Books Editor, Alister McMillan, about literature produced around the world by writers of Chinese descent. Today, 7.30pm-9pm. Central Library, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay. $100 HK Ticketing.  Details: www.festival.org.hk

Hong Kong Players Quiz Night

For past or present members and friends, the HK Players promise a night of mind-altering questions. Tomorrow, 7.30pm. $50 + $50 membership, includes finger food. Staunton's Wine Bar & Cafe, 10-12 Staunton St, SoHo. Inquiries:  social@hongkongplayers.com

Drawing classes

Life drawing, sketching and oil painting classes for adults with painter and sculptor Andrew Lilley.  Tomorrow, 7.30pm-10pm; Fri, 9.30am-noon. $500 including materials. Room 110, Aberdeen Marina Tower, 8 Shum Wan Rd, Aberdeen.  Inquiries: 2580 5028

Film

July

A documentary about the protests  and demonstrations against the controversial Article 23 legislation by award-winning independent filmmaker Tammy Cheung. Her directing style allows the voices of participants to be heard directly with no voice-overs or interviews. With English subtitles. Sat,  6.30pm-8pm. Lecture Theatre Hall, Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Hong Kong. $80, $100. Inquiries: 2812 0296

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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