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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Fourth Dimension

Graduation show by Hong Kong Arts Centre students.  Daily, 10am-8pm, Pao Gallery and Fujimage Gallery, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9098 7921. Ends Sun

Treasures of Music - An Exhibition of Hong Kong Music Documents Collected

Music scores, manuscripts, clay-printed Cantonese opera scripts, photos and gramophone records.  Daily, 10am-8pm, Exhibition Gallery, Central Library, Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2921 0259. Ends Sep 23

Performing Arts

The Passion of Music

A charity concert in aid of young people in need, organised by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups. Tomorrow,  8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST,  $100-$500. Inquiries: 2123 9598 or 6417 8712

The Trocks

The all-male Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo.  Tomorrow-Sat,  8pm, Sat-Sun,  3pm, Lyric Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, Wan Chai, $200-$450 HK Ticketing

Simply Classic: Roman Travelogue

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra plays pieces by Beethoven, Respighi and Rossini.  Fri-Sat, 8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST, $80-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2332 or www.hkpo.com

Ballet: The Last Emperor

The Hong Kong Ballet's original work about the  last Manchu emperor.  Sat, 8pm, Auditorium, Tuen Mun Town Hall, $80, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724

Faust

Charles Gounod's opera based on Goethe's tale of the devil and the philosopher he seduces. Directed by Lo King-man.  Thu-Sep 20, 7.30pm, Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$650 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7231

Oyster

Featuring Israel's Inbal Pinto Dance Company.  Fri-Sun, 8pm, City Hall Theatre, Central, $100-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

The Overcoat

Theatre du Pif's  award-winning version of Gogol's  touching play about a lonely clerk whose life is transformed by a new overcoat. In English.  Sep 24-25, 8pm, Sep 26, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Cultural Activities Hall, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Extra-curricular

Yamaha Drum Clinic 2004

Japanese drummer Kozo Suganuma's  drum clinic. Today,  9.30pm, Hard Rock Cafe, 30 Canton Rd, TST,  $60.  Inquiries: 2737 7638

Hong Kong Philosophy Cafe - Fringe Branch

Topic: 'What causes aggression?'  Tomorrow,  7.30pm-10pm, Fringe Club, Fotogalerie, 2/F 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central, free. In English. Inquiries: 6188 3745 or 6280 0749

Overleaf Hong Kong by Xu Xi

The author  talks to Women in Publishing about whether creativity can be taught. Tomorrow,  6.30pm, Hughes Room, FCC, Central, $60 for WiPS members, $100 for

non-members. Registration: events@hkwips.org

The Writers' Circle

A monthly creative writing workshop, where writers of all levels offer feedback on each other's work. Wed,  6.30pm-9pm, Bloomsbury Bookshop, Club Lusitano Bldg, Duddell St, Central. Membership required, newcomers can join on the day. The annual fee is $390.

Compact: 28 years of the American Community Theatre

The ACT invites members, friends and would-be members to its annual party. Thu,  8pm, Bohemian Lounge, 3-5 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries and reservations: 9419 7096 or act_hk@yahoo.com

The Emperor's Old Clothes

SCMP columnist Jake van der Kamp meets readers and signs copies of his new book, about a  civil servant warning of the perils of big government in the fictional Republic of Loranor, whose well-intentioned emperor finds the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Thu,  6pm, Bloomsbury Bookshop, Club Lusitano Bldg, Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: books@bloomsbury.com.hk

Film

Jules and Jim

This 1962, black and white classic tells the story of a doomed love triangle set during the first world war.  Starring Jeanne Moreau.  In French with English subtitles. Sat,  7.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque. Part of a series of Truffaut films; details, see www.hkiff.org.hk

Australian Film Festival

Nine award-winning Australian titles will be screened, including the Academy  winner Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Ned Kelly,  and the award-winning drama, Japanese Story. Various venues and prices, see www.australia.org.hk for details. Ends Sun

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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