Exhibitions Kang Youhe Beijing-born Kang was inspired by the lotus flower and for the past seven years, the flower has been his sole subject. His work features near-photographic detail. Daily, 10am-7pm, JGallery, ME10-12 The Peninsula Hotel, Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2369 9062. Ends Thu Life in the Hutongs Ink and colour on paper works by Bian Guojian, focusing on Beijing's narrow alleyways and small courtyards. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Yan Gallery, 77 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2139 2345. Ends Thu Post Urbanisation Young Hong Kong photographer Simon Wan exhibits the latest part of his series documenting changes to nature brought about by urbanisation. 1/F Devon House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2844 5094. Ends Thu Fragments...an Intact Unity Mixed media paintings featuring strong colours and intricate collage works by Xue Song. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, noon-5pm, Galerie du Monde, 328 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Ends Thu East-West retroArtive Contemporary works exemplifying futuristic cities. By local and international artists including Erwin Olaf (Netherlands), Fabien Verschaere (France), JonOne, (US) and Warren Leung (Hong Kong). Daily, 10.30am-7.30pm. Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657 or 9502 3847. Ends Thu Indosiam Rare books and prints from Asia dating from the early 19th to early 20th century. Wed-Sun, 1pm-7pm, Indosiam, 1/F 32 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central. Inquiries: 2854 2853. Ends Thu Magic Mountains Sydney-based Marc Grunseit presents his 'sculptural paintings in glass'. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm. Gaffer Studio Glass, Unit 5a 15/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central. Inquiries: 2521 1770. Ends Fri Lighter Aspects Light-hearted works by contemporary Beijing artist Ji Dachun. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-3pm Art Beatus Gallery, Shop 301-302, Exchange Square Podium, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138 or 2526 0818. Ends Fri Half-blind in the Forest Benoit Vermander's paintings deal with light and darkness, and a search for one's path in life. Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm, Sat, 9am-3.30pm, Kwang Hwa Information and Culture Centre, 40/F One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway. Inquiries: 2523 5555. Ends Sat Performing Arts Chinese Philharmonic Orchestra Performing Wagner's Tannhauser Overture, excerpts from Yan Huang Feng Qing by Bao Yunkai, and Brahms Piano Quartet No 1 in G minor, Op. 25. Conducted by Long Yu. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall, $120-$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2880 9622 Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Under Spotlight Conducted by Samuel Wong. Fri, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium. $100-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2312 6103 or go to website www.hkpo.com Extra-curricular Berlinale Talent Campus Competition A chance for young film professionals to improve their skills and take part in the 55th Berlin International Film Festival. The Campus takes place from Feb 12-17, 2005. Applications at www.berlinale-talentcampus.de Deadline: Nov 1 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. Thu, 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 abandoned by their mother in Tokyo. Fathered by different men, none of the children have ever been to school but must learn to fend for themselves. In Japanese with English sub-titles. Tomorrow and Wed, 7.30pm, Agnes b Cinema!, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $30, $50. Inquiries: 2582 0200 Australia: Land Beyond Time The greatest sights of the continent. Not for children under three. Space Theatre, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $24, $32 Urbtix or Space Museum Box Office. Show schedule and inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Thu Night Scene Alicia Keys World Tour 2004 The international chart-topping R&B, hip-hop star in concert. Sun, 8pm, HKCEC, Hall 3, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $388-$788 HKTicketing Alison Sheryll The singer/songwriter plays a wide repertoire. Daily from 9pm, Martini Bar, The Royal Garden Hotel, 69 Mody Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2721 5215 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