Exhibitions Gathering of Earthly Gods Ceramics from the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) to the mid-20th century. Today, 9.30am-6pm, tomorrow, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels, free. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends tomorrow Eternity and a Moment: Paintings by Lam Man-kong Drawings and oil paintings. Today, 9.30am-6pm, tomorrow, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels, free. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends tomorrow Dissections Amabel Liu's paintings of gigantic, ancient trees in striking colours. Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Mar 23 Women Portraits An exhibition of paintings, photography and video on the theme of the perception of beauty and the importance of tolerance, by international contemporary artists Erwin Olaf, Micha Klein, Sam Samore, Pascal Lievre and Andrew J. Loiterton. Mon-Sat, 11am-7.30pm, Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657. Ends Mar 31 Tang Celebrating the opening of Osage Gallery, Li Xinping showcases multi-layered figures in a swirl of motion, thought and colour. Daily, 11am-7pm, Osage Gallery, G/F Office Lobby, Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends April 1 Impressionism: Treasures from the National Collection of FranceImpressionist masterpieces from the Musee d' Orsay in Paris and other French museums. Exhibits include The Dance Class by Degas, and Monet's Water Lilies as well as works by Manet, Sisley, Cezanne and others. Fri-Wed, 10am-8pm, Contemporary Hong Kong Art Gallery, 2/F Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10-$30. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Apr 10 Visual Dynamic - HK International Poster Triennial 2004 Award-winning posters from 40 countries and regions. Mon and Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, $10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Jun 27 Performing Arts Vassa Zheleznova The stage production based on the Russian drama Vassa Zheleznova by famed writer Maxim Gorki. Today-tomorrow, 7.45pm (tomorrow also at 2.45pm), Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium, 12 Hing Ning Road, Kwai Chung, NT, $100-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Repertory Theatre, 3103 5900 Nederlands Dans Theatre III The dance company performs Birth-Day and When Time Takes Time by Kylian, and Two Faces by Hans van Manen. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, Lyric Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $50-$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Arts Festival, 2824 2430 A Spanish Fiesta Multi-award-winning guitarist Yang Xuefei and the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong play traditional Spanish music. Mon, 8pm, Concert Hall, City Hall, Central, $80-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 The Magic Horn The brass quintet, Canadian Brass, performs works by Bach, Vivaldi and Mozart. Mar 28, 8pm, Concert Hall, City Hall, Central, $90-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 Extra-curricular Early Swiss-Chinese Encounters: Basel Mission in Hong Kong A symposium on the contributions of religion, education and health care by the Basel Mission. Today, 10am, 1/F Fung Ping Shan Bldg, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels, free. Inquiries: Cathy Wong, 2859 2462 Hong Kong Women's Rugby Sevens 2005 Women's rugby heats up with eight international teams competing. Today, 12.30pm (Cup final), Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: Judy Roberts, 2504 8311 Rugby World Cup Sevens 2005 The world's best seven-a-side teams from 24 countries tackle and boot their way to World Cup glory. Today, 10.20am-7.30pm; tomorrow, 10.30am-7.30pm (sold-out), Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2504 8311 In Hong Kong Cinema: A Cross-Cultural View A book launch with co-author Law Kar, which follows the story of Hong Kong's early silent films through to the martial arts craze of the 1970s. Today, 1.30pm-2.30pm, 3/F Hong Kong Art Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2974 0542 The Academy Open Day A day-long series of concerts, dance, drama and Cantonese opera. Tomorrow, 10am-5pm, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2584 8500 Hong Kong Flower Show Featuring flowers from Hong Kong, the mainland and abroad. Includes plant maintenance workshops plus music and cultural performances. Daily, 9am-9pm, Victoria Park. Inquiries: 2723 6232. Ends tomorrow Film Days of Being Young: Filmmasters' Early Shorts Film shorts Because (1990, 34 mins) and Epilog (1991, 12 mins) from German director Tom Tykwer and Images of a Relief (1982, 55 mins) by Danish filmmaker Lars Von Trier. In German and Danish with English subtitles. Today, 2pm, Hong Kong Film Archive Cinema, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Mar 25, 6.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema!, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $30, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: IFVA, 2824 5307 Salute to Hong Kong Culture What represents Hong Kong culture? Film shorts address a typical guy from the city, the sleeping culture of Tuen Mun, and the red, white and blue spinning pole in front of barbershops. In Cantonese with English subtitles. Today, noon, Hong Kong Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Also showing today, noon, and Mar 27, 4.30pm, at Agnes b. Cinema!, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $30, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: IFVA, 2824 5307 Night Scene The Return of Scratch: Dexter on the Decks The Australian turntablist performs his first Hong Kong show. Today, 11pm-4am, Club Ing, 4/F Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $100 in advance, $200 at the door. Tickets: 1001 Original Inc, 2525 3221 (Central), 2375 3010 (TST). Inquiries: 2838 3690 One-fifth DJ Kamikaze spins 1980s and 90s pop and hip-hop. Today, 11pm, One-fifth, StarCrest, 9 Star St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2520 2515 Joint 15 Progressive house with DJs Kendy Lam, Roy Mok, Dicky Lau and Edwin. Today, from midnight (free midnight-2am, after, $120 with one drink). Joint 15, 1/F Ming An Plaza Phase 1, 8 Sunning Ave, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2810 7229 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 e-mail totallyhk@scmp.com
