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Exhibitions

Sensual Sensibilities

Works by Italian glass sculptors Renato Trevisan and Daniela Poletti Zino. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm (Sun by appointment). Galerie Vee, Shop 225 Prince's Building, 10 Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2522 3166. Ends tomorrow

Exhibition on Climate and Sea-level Changes in Hong Kong During the Past 500,000 Years

The results of 30 years of research. Mon-Wed and Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm, Science News Corner, 2/F, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, Kowloon, $25, free on Wed, Inquiries: 2732 3220/31. Ends Wed

Xu Hongfei and Chung Kin-san

Works in marble, wood and copper. Daily, 11am-6pm, Creative Art Gallery, 202-203 China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2824 1812. Ends Wed

Finding Romance - In Memory of Tibet

Wang Yiguang's first solo exhibition is inspired by the Tibetan landscape, and the people's way of life, optimism and respect for their natural environment. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Main Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends Wed

Oychir the Detective - Cases in Wonderland

A debut illustration exhibition by Oychir Cheung, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. 1/F, Devon House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2560 0619. Ends Thu

Australian (in) Style

Australian glass artists Mark Thiele and Matthew Larwood exhibit rhythmic patterns reminiscent of Australian landscapes, and Venetian-inspired blowing techniques respectively. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Gaffer Studio Glass, 5a 15/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2521 1770. Ends Fri

China - Star

Hong Kong artist Tsui Tin-yun exhibits delicate and sensual  portraits of Chinese women. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Sun, noon-6pm, Connoisseur Art Gallery, G/3, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358. Ends Sun

Pottery and Porcelain - A Journey of Discovery

Elegant ceramics in porcelain and purple clay, dating from the Ming dynasty to the 20th century. The pieces include daily ware, miniatures, items for the scholar's desk and goods for export. Wed-Mon, 10am-5pm, Flagstaff House Museum of Teaware, Hong Kong Park, 10 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, free. Inquiries: 2869 0690. Ends Dec 13

Ming-Qing Paintings and Calligraphy from the Shen Zhen

Museum

Artworks, paintings and calligraphy from the Ming-Qing period, many created by artists from the Lingnan school, including Gao Yan, Lu Xiang and Li Jian. Daily, 10am-7pm, CityU Gallery, 6/F, Amenities Bldg, Tat Chee Ave, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2194 2477. Ends Dec 15

Southeast Asian Masters at Arch Angel Art

A group exhibition by Vietnamese and Indonesian artists, including traditional Balinese artists Ketut Kasta and Lesug, late Vietnamese artists including Bui Xuan Phai, Le Pho and Vu Cao Dam, and contemporary artists Tran Luu Hau, Pham Luan, Dinh Dung, Le Thanh Son and others. Ten per cent of sale 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

Meditations

Paintings in ink and colour on paper by calligrapher Katherine Xiao Kejia. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, noon-6.30pm, Galerie du Monde, 328 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Ends Jan 3

Hunting and Rituals - Treasures from the Ancient

Dian Kingdom of Yunnan

Excavations of Dian burial sites from 1955 onwards led to the discovery of more than 30 sites of the Dian kingdom.  The exhibition includes bronze figurines, and containers, and a replica of the gold seal of the Dian king. Mon and Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm, Special Exhibition Gallery, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Feb 21

Performing Arts

Alice!

The Hong Kong Players' annual Christmas pantomime. In this adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic story, Alice is 18 years old and looking for love and adventure.  In English. Wed-Fri,  7.30pm, Sat, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Shouson Theatre, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $200, $220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6197 8076

Lunchtime Recital

Performed by the Ella Kiang Singers. Wed, 1.15pm-1.45pm, St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2523 4157

The Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists

The choir celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Led by its founder, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, the performance includes Purcell's Dido and Aeneas and Masque of Neptune, from The Tempest, featuring renowned vocalists Renata Pokupic and Ben Davies. Thu,  8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, TST, $180-$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

The Spirit of Christmas

The Hong Kong Women's Choir performs a Christmas programme in support of the Society for Community Organisation. Fri,  7.30pm-8.30pm, Union Church, 22A Kennedy Rd, Mid-Levels, $150, children under 12, $100, includes refreshments. Inquiries: 9122 1050 or lucyli@keysbond.com

Alvaro Pierri and the Alcan String Quartet

The Spanish guitarist plays  works by Mauro Giuliani and Leo Brouwer, and the world premiere of Dusan Bogdanovic's Byzantime Theme and Variations for Guitar and String Quartet. Organised by the Chopin Society of Hong Kong. Sun,  8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, TST, $100, $150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2868 0837

The Sleeping Beauty on Ice

The Imperial Ice Stars, made up of champion ice-skaters from around the world, perform the fairy tale on ice to the music of Tchaikovsky. For children aged three and over. Opens on Wed, then  Wed-Sun, 7.30pm (Sat-Sun, also at 2.30pm), Lyric Theatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $100-$495 HK Ticketing. Ends Dec 19

Stocking Filler

The Kassia Women's Choir presents a  show of Christmas favourites, including Frosty the Snowman and I'll be Home for Christmas. Dec 16, 8pm, HK City Hall Theatre, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, $180, $220 Urbtix

Merry Little Motown

The five-piece group, the Fabettes, sing Christmas favourites in a Motown style. Including Jinglebell Rock, My Girl and Stop in the Name of Love. Dec 16-18, 8pm, 02 Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central, $150-$200 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9030 5066

Extra-curricular

Yamaha Asian Beat Band Competition 2004 Hong Kong

The Hong Kong final in this Asia-wide competition sees 15 bands perform to represent the SAR in the Asia Grand Final in Jakarta in February. Performing bands include 800, Choco Balls, Despair, Doped, Drown, Eccentric, Gossip, Grease, Infinity, Kong Flag, Lava, One Double Three 133, Papa Jack, Xenic and Zhou-kou-dian, with guest performances by pop band Ping Pung  and Az. Today,  7.30pm, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Rd, Hunghom, Kowloon, $40, $60, Urbtix. Inquiries: 2737 7603 or www.tomleemusic.com

Whose Line is It Anyway?

The cast from the British TV series  offer a live performance of their fast-paced improvisation show. Today,  9pm, The Punchline Comedy Club, Viceroy restaurant, 2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $290. Inquiries: 2827 7777

Wine Dinner

Sylvie Cazes  from Chateau Lynch-Bages  in Bordeaux hosts a wine dinner. The five-course menu includes sea urchin with Iranian caviar and plum relish served with Villa Bel Air Blanc 2002, and spicy Shanghai crab risotto served with Circus Parade Minervois O 2001. Tomorrow,  Panorama Restaurant, New World Renaissance Hotel, TST. $1,188 plus 10 per cent. Inquiries: 2734 6660

One Hand, Two Fingers

Political cartoonist Gavin Coates launches his new book. Tomorrow,  7.30pm,  Foreign Correspondents' Club, 1/F, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central, members $175, non-members $250 (advance payment required), includes dinner. Inquiries: 2521 1511

WiPS and WiM Christmas Party

The Women in Publishing Society and Women in Media celebrate the festive season with wine, canapes and a talk by author and catering company owner Liz Seaton about the challenges of self-publishing her new cookbook. Open to men and non-members. Tomorrow,  from 6.30pm, D'Apartment, Basement, 34-36 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, members $80, non-members $120, includes two drinks. Registration required: events@hkwips.org

Literary Characters

Tabish Khair, author of The Bus Stopped, and local author Nury Vittachi discuss the development of the modern character in fiction and read from their most recent novels. In English. Thu,  6.30pm-7.30pm, Fringe Club, Central, $65 members, $80 non-members. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Amnesty International: A Talk by Mabel Au Mei-po

Mabel Au, who served as an observer in the recent elections in Afghanistan, will talk on 'Violence against women in armed conflict or post-conflict situations'. In English and Cantonese. Fri,  7pm-9pm, Amnesty International Asia Pacific Regional Office, 16/F Siu On Centre, 188 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2300 1250

Film

The Beauty of Female Delicacy

A series of films made in 1936-1954 by Japanese director Mizoguchi Kenji, who is known for his sensitive depictions of women. Screenings in the Lecture Hall, HK Science Museum (Dec 10-18). All films in Japanese with English subtitles, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900 or www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp. Ends Dec 18

27th French Cinepanorama

The festival features 20 films including 10 French films released this year with screenings at JP Cinema, Causeway Bay. City Hall Theatre and HK Film Archive. For screening schedule, see www.alliancefrancaise.com.hk; $20-$60, or $188 for any five screenings, Urbtix. Inquiries: 2527 7825. Ends Dec 19

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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