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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

DNA Explore

Scientists and academics from England present interactive  lectures on DNA. (Suitable for students aged nine-16.) 1pm-9pm, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, free. Inquiries: 2723 3232. Ends today

Springtime at Lee Gardens Recent works by Chinese and western artists, including Tsui Tin-yun, Huang Gang, Guan Puxue and Kang Youhe. 10am-7pm, J. Gallery, G/F Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Ave, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2369 9062. Ends today

My Classic Mini

Classic Mini car collectors contribute their  toy versions. Daily, 8am-9pm, Taikoo Place, Lincoln House Linkbridge, 979 King's Rd, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2844 5094. Ends Apr 24

Yonnie Lam Yuk-hang

Portraits, landscape and still life in mixed media. Daily, 11am-7.30pm, Galerie des Arts et de la Culture, 1 Ngan Wan Road, Shop E Seaview Bldg, Mui Wo, Lantau. Inquiries: 2984 0404. Ends May 5

From Eastern Han to High Tang

Archaeological finds that reflect the lifestyles of 3rd- to 8th-century China. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, and public holidays, 10am-7pm, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, $10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Jun 10

Dr Sun Yat-sen and Nanyang

Historical photographs, illustrated panel text and a documentary video trace Dr Sun Yat-sen's time in the Nanyang region. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-1pm, 1/F Hong Kong Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends June 20

Performing Arts

One of the Lucky Ones

Step I & Step IIChung Ying Theatre Company's play is about the struggles of a blind girl determined to succeed. In Cantonese. Today-Apr 30, 7.30pm (also at 2.30pm on Sat and Sun), no shows on Mon, City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2521 6628

A Taste of Honey

A play that tackles issues of unmarried motherhood, prejudices against gays and ethnic groups by Li Po Chun Theatre Arts. In English. Today,  7.45pm, Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $99 ($80 members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Shanghai Shaoxing Opera Group

The troupe performs opera excerpts, including The Dream of the Red Mansion and  Meng Lijun. and comic scenes from The Jade Hairpin. In Chinese with English surtitles. Today-Sun,  7.30pm (Sun,  also at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Spring Symphony

Pianist Ning An plays Bartok's Romanian folk dances and Schumann's Spring with the HK Sinfonietta. Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

The Harmonist - The World of John Adams

The HK Philharmonic Orchestra and students of the HK Academy for Performing Arts play three works by the Grammy Award winner. Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Cha Duk Chang Children's Chinese Opera

Children get up on stage and introduce a Chinese opera with singing, dialogue, and acrobatic combat. Tomorrow-Sun, 2.30pm and 4pm, Cyberport, Ocean View, L2 The Arcade, 100 Cyberport Rd, free. Inquiries: 2520 5330

Youth Outreach Sweet and Romantic Philharmonic Night 2005

The SAR Philharmonic Orchestra performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D and Symphony No9 Choral, with proceeds going towards the Youth Outreach. Sun,  7.30pm, City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$500.  Inquiries: 2384 3531 or www.youthoutreach.org.hk

The Fantasticks

Musical  about a boy and girl whose fathers try to keep them apart. In Cantonese. Apr 18-23, 7.45pm (also Apr 23 at 2.45pm), Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $90 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8514

The Australian String Quartet

The quartet and HK Chamber Music Society play Mozart, Bartok and Dvorak. Apr 18, 7pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, Main Restaurant, $490, includes dinner at 9pm. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Circle of Life

Music and dance taken from Broadway shows performed by The Young Ambassadors of Brigham University. Apr 26, 8pm, City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central. $60-$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Soul Dragon

The Melting Spot Company mixes Chinese dance opera and French hip-hop. May 13-14, 8pm, City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $150-$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.frenchmay.com

Extra-curricular

Punchline Comedy Club

Comedians Tommy Tiernan and Terry Alderton from England, and Irishman Eddie Bannon stand up to deliver laughs. Today-tomorrow, 9pm, The Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2827 7777

English-Speaking Union Courses

'Say It Well!' teaches students to improve their English pronunciation. 'Think Creatively & Speak Fluently' suggests ways to broaden your knowledge and social awareness. Courses start today-Jun 3, 6.30pm-8pm, English-Speaking Union Programme, 7/F Workington Tower, 78 Bonham Strand East, Sheung Wan, $1,200 (eight sessions). Inquiries: 2186 8449

The Chevaliers ATP Champions Tour

Eight tennis greats, including former Wimbledon champs Goran Ivanisevic and Pat Cash, compete. Today-tomorrow,  6pm, tomorrow, 2pm, Sun,  1.30pm, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, $110-$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2575 6995

Royal Asiatic Society Lecture

Alex Hui Yat-chuen  discusses the architectural history of the Central Police Compound and Victoria Prison. Tomorrow, 2.30pm, City Hall, 8/F High Block, Edinburgh Place, Central, free. Inquiries:

2813 7500

Used Book Sale Fun Day

A tsunami relief book sale with activities for kids: English storytelling, quiz challenge and prizes. Sun, noon-4pm, Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2893 3559

Hong Kong Good Things

Causeway Bay Carnival

An outdoor and indoor carnival with dance, jazz, talks and cooking demonstration by actress Maria Cordero. Sun,  11.30am-6pm, Lee Gardens and Sunning Rd, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2864 4881

10th Annual Human Rights Press Awards 2005

It's time to submit entries for Asia's prestigious journalism awards in the area of human rights. An award-presentation ceremony at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in June. Deadline extended: Apr 18. Inquiries: 2591 0692

Film

Pearl River Delta

Films from 1898 to 2004 that highlight the land, lifestyle and folklore of the Pearl River Delta. Today-May 29, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139 or www.filmarchive.gov.hk

Independent Vision of Pearl River Delta III

Cosplayers (2004, eight minutes, no dialogue) is a role-playing game on a big scale - in urban tunnels, bridges and unfinished buildings. A medicine salesman and hairstylist fall in love in Stranger's Street (2002-2003, 90 minutes). Instead of a frog turning into a prince, filmmaker Wang Bang has an electrician turning into a cat in Magic (2004, 20 minutes). Films in Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Tomorrow, 2.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139 or www.filmarchive.gov.hk

Snow Flurry (Kazahana)

Japanese director Kinoshita Keisuke's  1959 film criss-crosses timelines and weaves an intricate pattern of servitude from feudal traditions. In Japanese with English subtitles. Sun, 2pm, Agnes b. Cinema!, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Coffee and Cigarettes

Vignettes interwoven by a diverse group of actors and musicians (including Roberto Benigni, Iggy Pop, Tom Waits, Bill Murray and Cate Blanchett)  sitting around having a cuppa and a hit of nicotine. Filmed in 2003 (B/W) by Jim Jarmusch. Apr 21, 23, 26, 30, 7.30pm, Apr 23, 30, 4pm, Agnes b. Cinema!, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Sunset Bollywood

Documentary about the rise, fall and continuous struggle of stars Rahul Roy, Kumar Gaurav and Bhagyashree  who fell from grace. May 9, 8pm, Agnes b. Cinema!, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9182 8482

Island of the Sharks

Cocos Island, off the coast of Costa Rica, boasts the world's highest concentration of marine predators. In Cantonese and English. Daily, 3.50pm, 7.20pm, Sat-Sun, also at 12.20pm, Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226

Night Scene

Songkran

Thailand comes to Klong with Songkran, the Thai New Year celebration. In a party spread over three nights, tonight is the grand finale with DJ Billy V spinning sexy house. Klong Bar and Grill, 1/F The Broadway, 54-62 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2217 8330

Fringe Club

Thinking Outloud offers a pop-rock lineup, today, 10.30pm. Amabel Liu  and friends bring together traditional jazz with freestyle improvisation, tomorrow, 10.30pm, $80, includes one drink. The Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7485

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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