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Exhibitions

Joining Hands. Saving Lives. Rwanda 1994. Sudan 2004

Staff and volunteers of the Hong Kong Red Cross, Medecins Sans Frontieres Hong Kong and Oxfam Hong Kong exhibit photographs taken during their humanitarian work in Africa. Daily, 11am-9pm, Commercial Press Bookstore, Star House, TST. Inquiries: 2802 0021. Ends  Sun

Exploring Giant Planets

A 40-minute sky show introducing the wonders of four enormous planets.  Mon and Wed-Sun, 2.40pm and 6.10pm, Space Theatre, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $12-$32 Urbtix or box office.

Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Nov 15

Unnoticed

Hong Kong resident Norman de Brackinghe exhibits digital photographs of walls, windows and doors with 'unnoticed' elements such as peeling paint or scratched signage that take on new artistic dimensions when photographed. Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm, Shaw College, Chinese University of HK. Inquiries: 9487 0118. Ends Nov 15

Fusion: Life Journeys

Works by 15 Israeli artists, featuring the fusion works of China-born Israeli artist Fima, who blends Asian style with western oils. Sun-Fri, noon-9pm, Jewish Community Centre, 1/F, One Robinson Place, 70 Robinson Rd, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: Consulate General of Israel, 2821 7512. Ends Nov 17

Body Parts Exhibition

Two results of two body preservation techniques  are on display.  Mon-Wed and Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm, Special Exhibition Hall, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, $10, $20. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Nov 22

Mapping Identities: The Art and Curating of Oscar Ho

This exhibition focuses on  Oscar Ho's dual role as curator and artist.  Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620.

Ends Dec 5

Performing Arts

Trilogy

The Hong Kong Ballet presents  three  works - David Allan's Dreams of Tenderness and Solitude, Beatles on a String set to songs by  the supergroup, and Natalie Weir's The Rite of Spring.  Today-tomorrow  8pm, HK City Hall Concert Hall, $90-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2015 9724

Jay Chou

The Taiwanese  singer returns to Hong Kong.  Today-Nov 15, 8.15pm, Hong Kong Coliseum, $100, $200, $400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Atherton Conducts Sibelius 2

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra plays Britten's Four Sea Interludes, Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No1, featuring Richard Bamping on cello, and Sibelius' Symphony No2. Tomorrow,  8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium, $100-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hkpo.com

E Never Forgets

A music, movement and theatre  performance tells the story of an African elephant in an allegory of our fading memories. Performed by Theatre du Pif. In English and Cantonese, with Chinese and English surtitles. Tomorrow-Sat,  8pm, Sun, 3pm, City Hall Theatre, Central, $100, $150 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2582 0229

Yamato: The Drummers of Japan

Drum rhythms by the young and energetic Japanese troupe. Tomorrow,  7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium; Sun, 7.30pm, City Hall Concert Hall, Central, $120-$280 Urbtix. Part of the New Vision Arts Festival. Inquiries: 2370 1044 or www.newvisionfestival.gov.hk

Extra-curricular

From Cocktails to Counter-Terrorism: British Diplomacy Today

British Consul-General Stephen Bradley gives a  talk organised by the Royal Over-Seas League. Tomorrow,  12.15pm, The China Club, 14/F, Old Bank of China Building, Bank St, Central. $350, includes lunch. Advanced booking required: 2824 1086 or jb@thehenleygroup.com.hk

Reminiscences of a Volunteer Medical Officer in the Shamshuipo Prisoner-of-War Camp

The Royal Asiatic Society presents historian and archaeologist Dr Solomon Bard, who recalls his experiences during his three-and-a-half-year  internment at Shamshuipo prisoner-of-war camp during the second world war.  Tomorrow,  6.30pm, Lecture Hall, 2/F, Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence, Shau Kei Wan, free, no booking required. Inquiries:

2813 7500

Film

Parallels China-Mexico/

Taxi for Three

Part of the Group of Latin-American Consulates (Grulac) festivities, Parallels China-Mexico is a 10-minute  documentary looking at the Chinese community living in Mexico. This is followed by the full-length feature Taxi for Three, in which a Chilean taxi driver is forced to cooperate with two thieves. In Spanish with English subtitles. Tomorrow,  7.30pm, Hong Kong Film Archive Cinema, $40. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Night Scene

Club 8

A two-hour show  by Swedish pop group Club 8 performing with Taiwan duo Natural Q, with local support from InLove. Today, 8pm,  Hitec Auditorium, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, $230, $280 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2850 7686

Lai Chi Lounge

Featuring DJ Eric Byron from France.  Every Thu, 9pm until late. One-fifth, 9 Star St, Wan Chai. Inquiries:

2520 2515

Scratch at Chapter 3

A chance for young and upcoming DJs to practise, show off their talents and maybe win a paid gig at Chapter 3.  Call ahead to schedule  playing time. Every Thu, 8pm-1am, Chapter 3, 23 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 5566

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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