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Liana Cafolla

Exhibitions

Upstairs Downstairs - a Dialogue with Hong Kong

A multimedia art exhibition that focuses on the often surprising occupants of the upper floors of the city's commercial buildings. Daily, noon-10pm, Broadway Cinematheque and Kubrick, 3 Prosperous Garden, Yau Mai Tei, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2892 1998. Ends Mar 7

Big Film Poster Show

Original vintage movie posters. Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm, Picture This, Suite 603B, 6/F, Office Tower, 9 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2525 2820. Ends Mar 12

Performing Arts

Opera: Masterpieces by Tong Tik-sang

The Pipa (today),  June Snow (Mar 7), and Princess Chang Ping (Mar 8). In Cantonese with Chinese surtitles and English scene synopses. Today,  7.30pm, City Hall Concert Hall, Central; Mar 7-8, 7.30pm, Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall. $45-$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Arts Festival, 2721 2030

Musical Theatre: Amber

A modern  fable  by the National Theatre Company of China. With English surtitles. Today-Mar 8,  7.30pm, Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, $50-$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Arts Festival, 2824 2430

La Syncope du 7

The French acrobats of Collectif AOC perform.     Today and tomorrow,  8pm, Lyric Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $60-$240 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2824 2430

The Blind Boys of Alabama

Gospel. Tomorrow and Mar 7,  8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, TST, $60-$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Arts Festival, 2824 2430

Cantus Dei: Russian Orthodox Choir

Gregorian chants, religious pieces and prayers. Mar 8-10, St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central, $100, $200 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Arts Festival, 2721 2030

The Nightingale

A show of shadow puppetry, dance, video and music. In English and Cantonese. Today and tomorrow,  and Mar 11-13, 8pm; today and Mar 12,  also at 3pm, Shouson Theatre, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $60-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Regina Carter Quintet

The New York-based jazz violinist and her  band. Mar 10-11, 8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, TST, $75-$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Arts Festival, 2721 2030

Brazilian Guitar Quartet

Mar 11, City Hall Concert Hall, Central, $50-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Arts Festival, 2721 2030

Extra-curricular

Saturday Story Time

A Dirty Story by Sarah Brennan, 11.30am;  The Day it Rained Letters by Nury Vittachi, 2.30pm;  The Crocodile Who Wanted to be Famous by Alan Jefferies, 4pm.  Today,  Xinhua Book City, 1 Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2973 6177

Aberdeen: Guided Walk

One-hour tour,  in English. Today,  and Mar 12, 10am-3pm. Starting point is the Aberdeen waterfront, opposite the  bus terminus, free. Inquiries: Iris Hung, 9867 8591

Small Press Dim Sum

A showcase of Hong Kong books. Tomorrow,  noon-2pm, Grand Stage, 2/F, Western Market, 323 Des Voeux Rd, Sheung Wan, $60.  Inquiries: 3120 5246

Operation Smile Joint School Walkathon

A  walk  to raise money for children  with facial deformities. Tomorrow,  8.30am-11.30am. The 5km walk starts from HK International School, Middle School field, 700 Tai Tam Reservoir.  Inquiries: Jessica Hui at 050495@hkis.edu.hk

Film

China in the Red

The documentary  begins  in 1998 when Premier Zhu Rongji announced that state-owned enterprises must become profitable within three years, following  the impact on  10 people over the next years. In English.  Mar 11, 6.30pm.  Discussion at 8.30pm. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $40, $80. Inquiries: Asia Society, 2103 9508

Night Scene

Deep Mission

Progressive and tribal house with DJs Terry, Rick and Ken. Today,  11pm, Bling, 3/F Soho Square, 21 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, $120.  Inquiries: 9219 6603

Odaava Guy at Champagne Bar

The French Canadian vocalist sings  jazz, standards, folk, ballads.   Mon-Sat, 5.45pm-9.30pm,  Champagne Bar, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2584 7655. Ends Apr 30

Breakbeat Rhythm at Club Nu

Tribal, break and progressive beats with DJs Ladystar, Jimi K and guests. Today,  11pm, Club Nu, 1-5 Elgin St, Central, $80 before 12am, or $120.  Inquiries: 2549 83 86

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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