Exhibitions Timeless Light - People and Nature by Amelia Marcopoto Multi-layered oil works in warm, vibrant colours. Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm, Picture This Gallery, Suite 603B, 6/F Office Tower, 9 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2525 2820. Ends Fri The Moment Still life, portrait photographs and video of Hong Kong by Galen Tse. Tue-Sun, noon-3.30pm and 4.30pm-8.30pm, Agnes b. Librairie Galerie, 22 Elgin St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends Sun Canned Revolution Andre Eichman, founder of the mainland-banned organisation of the same name, exhibits Dada-style, menacing images that represent the threat of commercial coercion. Tue-Sun, 11am-8pm, 5 opt Studio/Gallery, 5 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2536 9818. Ends Sep 30 Let's Drink to our Pleasure - Pu'er Tea and Teaware exhibition Drinking tea has been a much-loved Hong Kong custom since the mid-19th century. Pu'er is the most popular type of tea. The show looks at its history and characteristics, and includes displays of lidded cups and accessories. Mon, and Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, $10. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Sep 30 My Father's Artists - The Next Chapter A show featuring the work of more than 40 Chinese contemporary artists, including Zhang Lin Hai, Liu Da Hong and Qi Zhi Long, each displaying a painting to commemorate the late Manfred Schoeni. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, and 27 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends Oct 6 From Mongolia to Shanghai Paintings of wild Mongolian landscapes by Yang Gang, and of Shanghai city dwellers by Hu Yongkai. Daily, 9am-7pm, Lee Garden, G/F Office Lobby, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 9186 2345. Ends Oct 13 Performing Arts Jazz Up With Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Dave Holland and Brian Blade. Tomorrow, 8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST, $150-$400 Urbtix Silver Rain The City Contemporary Dance Company celebrates its 25th anniversary with a performance featuring highlights from its Chinese modern dance repertoire, with five local choreographers. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sun, 3pm, City Hall Theatre, Central, $120, $160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803 Ballet: Turandot The Hong Kong Ballet performs a dance version of Puccini's opera about a Chinese princess who fears love, but is ultimately transformed by a gallant suitor. Choreography by Natalie Weir. Fri, 8pm, and Sat, 3pm and 8pm. Lyric Theatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. $45-$1,000 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2105 9724 or www.hkballet.com The Overcoat Theatre du Pif's presents a re-run of its award-winning version of Gogol's play about a lonely clerk whose life is transformed by a new overcoat. In English. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sun, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Cultural Activities Hall, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 Ms Julie A two-hour drama set in fast-changing society of 1930s Shanghai. A dissatisfied young woman has been brought up in a style her family can no longer afford to maintain. The chauffeur is also fed up with his lot in life, and decides to work for himself. Performed by Drumroll. In English. Sep 29-Oct 2, 7.30pm; Sep 30, 10am. Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. Not for children under 13. $145, $190. Inquiries: 2721 7251 Extra-curricular Fruits in Suits An informal gay professional and business networking event. No suit required. Today, 6.30pm-8.30pm, and the third Tue of every month, free but cash bar. One Grill & Bar, One Exchange Square, Central. Inquiries: hkfins@yahoo.com Women Business Owners Club: Ask the Expert Advice on selling a business, tax, branding, and more from a panel of specialists. Today, 6.30pm-10pm, HK Football Club, 3 Sport Rd, Happy Valley, $250 members, $310 non-members, includes one drink and snacks. Inquiries: 2541 0446 or www.hkwboc.org Auditions: Peter Pan Leading and chorus roles for adults in Faust's forthcoming production of Peter Pan. Children's roles available only to members of Faust programmes, call to inquire about enrolments. Rehearsals start Oct 30 for performances shows Jan 27-Feb 5. Auditions for adults tomorrow and Thu, 6.30pm-9.30pm, 34/F One IFC, 1 Harbour View St, Central. Inquiries: Katy on 2547 7150 Francois Boucher The French author has written five detective novels, all set in Guangzhou. His French editions are published under the name of Fan Tong, but his Chinese translations are published under his real name. He presents his new book. In French. Thu, 7pm, Mediatheque of the Alliance Francaise, 52 Jordan Rd, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2730 3257 Hong Kong Philosophy Cafe - Happy Friday Branch The Beginners Group will discuss 'Is all really 'fair' in love, war, and politics?', while Deep Thinkers wrestle with 'Does the nature of justice change according to context?' Thu, 7.30pm, Q8 Lounge and Cafe, 1/F 8 Queen's Rd, Central. Free. Inquiries: party@s-n-s.com or stevepq@hkbu.edu.hk Film Fear of Intimacy Tony Leung Ka-fai stars as a paparazzo caught in a web of murder, deceit and a string of failed love affairs, until his life is changed by a young female assistant. In Cantonese with Chinese and English sub-titles. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre; Sat, 7.30pm, Sun, 5.30pm, Sep 30, Oct 12 and 14: 7.30pm, Agnes b Cinema!, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $30, $50. Inquiries: 2582 0200 Nobody Knows Inspired by a true story about four siblings living with their mother in Tokyo. Fathered by different men, none of the children have ever been to school, and the landlord knows nothing about the existence of three of them. One day, they find their mother has left them, leaving just a note and some money. In Japanese with English sub-titles. Sep 28-29, 7.30pm, Agnes b Cinema!, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $30, $50. Inquiries: 2582 0200 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
