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Liana Cafolla

Exhibitions

TCFP

The Contemporary Fashion Project questions the value of mass production in favour of handmade clothes. The 12 participating designers exhibit their experimental and functional examples. Daily, 7am-1am. MTR Central Station, Exit J, Jackson Lobby. For further details, call 9658 1229. Ends Jun 8

Chongqing Chilis

A group exhibition by six Sichuan artists, with ink on paper, Chinese pigment on rice paper and woodcuts. Several of the artists participated in the recent travelling exhibition of the same name in the US. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, 1pm-7pm. Karin Weber Gallery, G/F 20 Aberdeen St, Central.

Inquiries: 2544 5004. Ends Jun 8

Facing East

A photography exhibition of people and places around Asia by Cheryl Shifflet Elting. Mon-Thu, 4pm-2am; Fri-Sat, 4pm-4am. Gecko Lounge and Wine Bar, Ezra Lane, Lr Hollywood Rd, Central. For further  details, call 9231 8015. Ends Jun 9

Old and Rare Books Exhibition

Books from early 19th to early 20th century from China, Indochina and Thailand. Wed, and Fri-Sun, 1pm-7pm. Indosiam, 1/F 32 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central. For details, call 2854 2853. Ends Jun 28

Performing Arts

My Red Dress

A drama by deaf and speaking actors based on Loung Ung's memoirs of her childhood in Cambodia's Killing Fields.  . In English. Today 7.30pm; Sat, 2.30pm and 7.30pm. McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $100, $160 HKTicketing. For further details, visit www.faustfestival.com

The Cullberg Ballet of Sweden

Renowned for its innovative works,  the company performs Home and Home and Out of Breath by Johan Inger, and A Sort of Weitlung by Mats Ek. Today and tomorrow,  8pm. Auditorium, Kwai Tsing Theatre. $120-$320 Urbtix. Free workshop in English hosted by Cullberg Ballet instructors today,  4pm-5.30pm. GR2, Grand Theatre Backstage, HK Cultural Centre. For more details, call 2268 7323

Calling Beethoven

Melvyn Tan and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta perform Beethoven's piano concertos no 2 and no 5. Tomorrow, 8pm. HK City Hall Concert Hall. $100-$300 Urtbix. For further details, call 2836 3336

Melvyn Goes Solo

Singapore-born pianist Melvyn Tan performs  works by Chopin, Schubert, Debussy and Messiaen. Sun,  8pm. HK City Hall Theatre. $160, $280 Urbtix. For further details, call 2836 3336

Word Up!

A children's drama, with performances of classic and contemporary poetry by Browning, Dickinson, Whitman and others as you've never heard them before. In English. Jun 8-9, 7.30pm; Jun 9-11, noon. McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $95, $125 HKTicketing. For further details, visit www.faustfestival.com

Glamour Puss

The Kassia Women's Choir perform a one-hour selection of fun and sassy songs with a theme of glamour and romance. Jun 9-10, 8pm. HK Academy for Performing Arts, Drama Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. $160, $180 HKTicketing. Inquiries: 2575 3931

Extra-curricular

Paint Cafe

Art jam evenings every Fri and Sat, 7pm to midnight. State-Of-The-Arts Club, 2/F and 3/F, 78 Queen's Road Central. $450 per person including all materials and drinks, or $380 for early bird bookings. For further details, call 2526 1132

Scotty and Lulu

The family entertainment duo return with a new one-hour show of story telling, comedy and live interactive music. Tomorrow,  2pm, 4pm and 7.30pm; Sun, 10am, 2pm and 4pm. Drama Theatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. $128-$328 HKTicketing. For details, call 9425 6974 or visit www.scottylulu.com

Raja Yoga Meditation

A foundation course, every Mon, 7pm-8pm, in English and Cantonese. Raja Yoga Meditation Centre, 17 Dragon Rd, Tin Hau. Free. For details, call 2806 3008 or visit www.rajayoga.com.hk

Ethnic Extravaganza

A music and dance night for the orphans of Cambodia. With DJ Nicolas Vlieghe, lucky draw prizes from Cathay Pacific, Hermes, Chanel and others, and a dance performance by Oasis Dance Centre, All proceeds to Enfants d'Asie - Aspeca in Cambodia. Jun 12, 9.30pm-3am. Viceroy and DV 8 Bar and Lounge, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, Wan Chai. $280 advance, (EAAcharityevent@yahoo.com), $350 door, includes two free drinks. For further details, visit www.enfants-dasie-aspeca.com

Film

Blood on Our Hands

Set against the backdrop of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the film tells the stories of victims and perpetrators of the human-rights abuses committed under apartheid. This is a 30-minute version of the full-length screenplay written and directed by Clarence Hamilton. With English subtitles. Sun,  2.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2577 3279

The Devil Breaks My Heart

A 48-minute reflection by five people in their 20s, on the hopes, dreams and disappointments of 10 years of democracy in South Africa.  With English subtitles. Sun,  5.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. $40 Urbtix. For details, call 2577 3279

Night Scene

DJ Cam: The French Prince  of Hip-hop

The Paris-born DJ, whose latest album, Liquid Hip, was released this year, mixes electronic music with a live video performance by VJ Todos Son Display. Part of Le French May festival. Today,  11pm-late. Kee Club, 6/F 32 Wellington St, Central. Free. Reservations required. For details, call 2810 9000

Salsa and Tango

Beginner's class and salsa party. Today and every Fri, 8.30pm-10.30pm. Argentine tango, Fri, 10pm-10.45pm. Great Smart Tower, Salsa on 7/F, Tango on 22/F, 230 Wan Chai Rd, Wan Chai. $40. For details, call 8200 8240

All that Jazz

A trio plays straight-ahead jazz and bossanova. With Evelyn Teplova from New York on vocals, Jason Cheng on piano and Paul Cadelaria on bass. Tomorrow,  10.30pm. Members free, non-members $80, includes one drink. Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd,

Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Wan Chai Live IX

About 40 bands play for charity. Tomorrow and Sun,  2pm-late. Carnegies's line-up tomorrow includes David Dudgeon, Spank and Led Zebra. Inquiries: 2866 6289, 53-55 Lockhart Rd; The Darkroom, Garoupa, Don't Panic and others play at The Wanch, 54 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2861 1621

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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