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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Through the Doors of History

Oil on canvas paintings featuring the hutongs of his native city by Beijing artist  Yu Ajun. Galerie du Monde, 328 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Central. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Ends tomorrow

People - Plants - People

Nanjiang-born artist Ren Rong exhibits his plant people, inspired by Chinese paper-cuttings, and created as paper-, photographic and wood-cuts.  Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-3pm, Art Beatus, Shop 301-302 Exchange Square, podium level, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138. Ends tomorrow

Three Points

Ceramic works by Emma Chan, featuring pottery on three legs. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, The Pottery Workshop Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2525 7949. Ends tomorrow

Flowering - A Chinese

Wunderkammer

Large Polaroid photos by Caroline Chiu. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 2pm-7pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, G/F, No1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072.

Ends tomorrow

The Christopher Lord Collection of Cuzco School Paintings from Peru

Oil paintings of biblical scenes and representations of the Spanish conquest of South America.  Tue-Sat, 1pm-6.30pm, Korkos Gallery, 3 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2987 1187. Ends Thu

Visions

Landscapes  by Guangzhou-born  Poon Chun-wah.  Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, the University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels, free. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Sun

Mapping Identities: The Art and Curating of Oscar Ho

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

Southeast Asian Masters

at Arch Angel Art

A group exhibition  by Vietnamese and Indonesian artists. Ten per cent of  sales proceeds go to Operation Santa Claus. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun, 10.30am- 6pm. Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, corner of Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255. Ends Dec 30

Performing Arts

Boy Gets Girl

A play by Rebecca Gilman about a New York reporter who goes on a blind date.  Performed by the American Community Theatre. Today-Wed,  7.30pm, Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central, $150-$220 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Lunchtime Recital

Performed by the Nova Hong Kong Women's Choir. Wed,  1.15pm-1.45pm, St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2523 4157

Temptation 2004

A three-hour musical show performed by Bollywood stars Shahrukh Khan,  Preity Zinta  and Saif Ali.  Wed,  7.30pm, HK CEC, Wan Chai. $350-$5,000 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 6019 0621

Stocking Filler

A Christmas charity concert by Kassia Women's Choir.  Wed,  8pm, Marco Polo Hotel Ballroom, 3 Canton Rd, TST, $250 includes mulled wine and mince pies. Inquiries: 2575 3931

Human Disorder

A series of short plays performed by Mon Cafe Theatre, in English. Thu,  8.45pm, Gecko Lounge and Wine Bar, Ezra Lane, Lr Hollywood Rd, Central, $180 advance, $200 at door, includes one  drink and snacks. Inquiries: 2537 4680

Extra-curricular

English-Speaking Union -

Language Clinic

Author and scholar Dr Gillian Bickley offers advice on English-language problems. Today,  6pm-8pm, Room G04, The Centre, 99 Queen's Rd Central, $75 members, $95 non-members, 15-minute session. Appointment required: 2186 8449

Hong Kong Flower Club -

Open Day

The Flower Club celebrates its 25th anniversary with a  'Continuum' exhibition, and a demonstration by floral designer Su Li Si. Tomorrow,  1.30pm, Kowloon Cricket Club, Cox's Rd, Kowloon (Jordan MTR), $230 members, $300 guests.  Inquiries: 2658 4035

Creating and Sustaining a

Gender-fair Environment in the School and Home

A talk by Dr Peggy McIntoshy, of Wellesley College Centre for Research on Women in Massachusetts, and Dr Nan Stein, senior research scientist on sexual harassment in schools. Tomorrow,  7.30pm, Black Box Theatre, Middle School, HK International School, 1 Red Hill Rd, Tai Tam. Inquiries: 3149 7811

FCUK ... Safely

World Aids Day party by House of Siren Productions to raise funds for Aids Concern. With live performances, dancers, and music by DJs Janva, Nathan G, Ulysis and Yeodie. Tomorrow,  9.30pm until late. $350 advance, $400 at door, includes free T-shirt while stocks last, and one shot. Dragon-i, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2898 4411

Tango Preface

A series of three classes to introduce  Argentinian tango.  Wed,  Dec 8 and Dec 13, 8.30pm-10pm, Hong Kong Tango Academy, 22/F Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Rd, Wan Chai. $450 members, $540 non-members, or $600 including one-year membership. Inquiries: www.tangotang.com or 8209 0520

Breathing Techniques

Jac Vidgen leads workshops and private sessions on the Buteyko method of breathing.  Various dates and venues.   Inquiries: 9378 5185  or see www.buteykoasia.com

Film

Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay

Film Festival

Screenings at two venues: Palace IFC, Podium L1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central (MTR: HK Station, exit F), $60, call 2388 6288, and Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St (MTR: Yau Ma Tei, exit C), $55, call 2388 3188.  See www.hklgff.com, or tel: 2388 0002. 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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