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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Portrait of Chinese Empresses

and Imperial ConsortsZhaoli portrays empresses and imperial concubines in traditional  inks.  Mon-Fri, 1pm-5pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-6pm, HK University of Science and Technology, Exposition Hall, Clearwater Bay. Inquiries: 2358 6149. Ends today

Exchange History - Documental Show of Jaffa Lam ... in Lamu

Footage recounts Kenyan artists living together in an Islamic community. Daily, 10am-8pm, HK Arts Centre, 10/F White Tube Gallery, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9727 3527. Ends Apr 29

Shan Shan Sheng Art in Architecture

With major works in three of the world's tallest buildings, the artist contrasts light and shade in landscapes. Daily, 10am-7pm, J.Gallery, The Peninsula hotel, Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2369 9062. Ends Fri

Rare Books of Peking University Library

Exhibition includes rare hand-written Buddhist texts from the Tang dynasty. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun 1pm-7pm, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Exhibition Hall, G/F University Library. Inquiries: 2609 7302. Ends Sat

Exploration of Ink Painting

Exhibition of abstract ink paintings by Nina Pryde. Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm, Gallery of Central Learning Centre, CUHK, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Rd, Admiralty. Inquiries: 9096 9212. Ends Apr 30

The Lotus of My Heart

Collection of Lam Tianxian's portrayal of the lotus. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun and public holidays, noon-5pm, State of the Arts Gallery, 2-3/F, 78 Queen's Road Central. Inquiries: 2526 1133. Ends Sat

Yonnie Lam Yuk-hang

Portraits, landscape and still lifes in mixed media: oil on wood and canvas but also pastel and crayon on paper. Daily, 11am-7.30pm. Galerie des Arts et de la Culture,  1 Ngan Wan Road, Shop E Seaview Building, Mui Wo, Lantau. Inquiries: Tel: 2984 0404. Ends May 5

Lofty Mountains

Landscape paintings dating from the Ming dynasty to modern era. Mon-Sat 10am-4.45pm; Sun 12.30-5.30pm; closed on public holidays. West-wing Galleries, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, Hong Kong. Inquiries: 2609 7416. Ends May 8

Science Alive

Explore the world of science through interactive experiments and exhibitions. HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East. Mon-Wed and Fri 1pm-9pm; Sat-Sun and public holidays 10am-9pm, free. Inquiries: 2723 3232. Ends May 13

Freshly Made Burial Objects Mr Ying Reborn

Ceramic copies of Xian's terracotta warriors. Daily, 10am-7pm. City University of HK, CityU Gallery, 6/F Amenities Building, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: vickie.lam@cityu.edu.hk Ends May 16

Three

Retrospective paintings of monsters and organic forms by Canadian Stephen Kos. Tue-Sun, 11am-9pm, 5 o.p.t Studio Gallery, G/F, 5 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 9500 8812. Ends May 18

Decoding the HairAn exhibition focusing on hair structure, hair care, and different cultures in the context of hair. Mon-Wed and Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm, Special Exhibition Hall, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, Kowloon. $5, $10. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends May 20

Curiosities: Post-Art from the Edge

Four artists use everyday objects in installations. Tue-Sun and public holidays, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, No. 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends May 29

From Eastern Han to High Tang

Archaeological finds that reflect the lifestyles of 3rd-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

Performing Arts

A Sentimental Journey

A play depicting the career of opera master Yam Kim-fai (Connie Chan Po Chu) from the Sin Fung Ming Opera Troupe. By Spring Time Stage Productions. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Today until May 3, 7:30pm; May 2, 2.30pm (no show on Wednesdays), Lyric Theatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. $180-$800 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2793 1123

Violin Recital by Li Chuanyun

Young violinist Li Chuanyun and pianist Robert Koenig play Prokofiev, Ysaye and Liszt. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $80-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Peking Opera Gala

The programme includes A Right Royal Match, tomorrow;  Qin Xianglian, Tue; and excerpts including A Lesson for the Son and On Broken Bridge, Wed,  shows at 7.30pm. In Chinese with simplified English surtitles. HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Circle of Life

Contemporary music and dance taken from Broadway shows including Fiddler on the Roof, Mamma Mia and The Lion King, performed by The Young Ambassadors of Brigham University. Tue, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central. $60-$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Sight and Sound with Adachi Tomomi

A fusion of improvised video art and sound with the Japanese artist and a punk choir. Tue, 7pm, HK University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, free. Inquiries: 2358 6149

Nearly Broadway

A musical pokes fun at famous Broadway's show such as The Sound of Music. Tue-Wed, 8pm; Thu-Sat, 7pm and 8pm, O2 Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $180-$350 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8200 8987

Norwegian Mood Poing and Chinese Music Virtuosi

Norwegian trio Poing plays with the Chinese Music Virtuosi in a repertoire of tango, Norwegian music and improvisation. Thu, 7.30pm, HKU, Loke Yew Hall, Pok Fu Lam Rd, free (reservations required). Inquiries: 2859 7045

Know Your Brahms

Yip Wing-sie conducts the HK Sinfonietta's performance of Brahms' excerpts. Sat, 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; May 1, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, $90-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Bamboo Dream

A dance fantasy staged among a forest of bamboo trees by the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. May 6-8, 8.15pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$280 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2268 7323

Side by Side

A programme of dance featuring ballet, modern, Chinese and musical theatre dance created by The Academy Schools of Dance and Music. French conductor Francois-Xavier Roth leads the Academy Symphony Orchestra. May 13-14, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $75-$110 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8633

Extra-curricular

On the Move

Live art performance explores the themes of China's art scene, gender and body, social activists, globalisation and more. Today, 4.30pm-8.30pm, Para/site Art Art Space, No 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620

Conscious Touch

A hands-on workshop for beauty, health and wellness practitioners, led by bodyworker and healer Kay Ross. Today, 2pm-5pm, 33/F-34/F Yogalimbs, 69 Jervois St, Sheung Wan. $500. Inquiries: 2858 1231

HK Dyslexia Association

Educational psychologist Dr Helen Irlen presents Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome and Visual Perceptual Learning Difficulties. Tomorrow, 7pm-9pm, United Services Recreation Club, 1 Gascoigne Rd, Jordan, free. Inquiries: irlenhk@yahoo.com

Tang the Tiger Cub

Author Claudine Kolle and illustrator Lorette Roberts read their new book for children about a tiger cub's parents. Tomorrow, 4.30pm (reading), 6pm (reception), China Club, 12 The Old Bank of China Bldg, Bank St, Central, free (reservations required). Inquiries: publisher@chameleonpress.com

Arsenic Pollution in Asia and China

Arsenic poisoning from the environment affects more than 100 million people worldwide. Professor Charlie Bryce from Napier University, Edinburgh talks about the problem in Asia. Tue, 12.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $180 ($150 members), includes lunch. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Womberang

Sue Townsend fans can enjoy dinner and a comedy performance of Womberang, about a woman in a gynaecology waiting room. The American Community Theatre produces this adult-only show. In English. Wed-Thu, 7.30pm, Post 97, 9 Lan Kwai Fong, $350 (tickets: 2186 1816). Fri, 7pm, The Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $300 (tickets: 2827 7777). Sat, and May 14, 7pm, Grappas Cellar, LGF Jardine House, Central, $300 (tickets: 2521 2322). Shows include dinner. Inquiries: 2719 1202

Effective Advertising and PR in Hong Kong

Advertising executive Simon Squibb and PR executive David Ketchum show how to create buzz in your business. Wed, 12.15pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $200 ($170), includes lunch. Inquiries: 2541 0446

Introducing Network Spinal Analysis

Chiropractor Dr Christine Ridal explains how the brain, nervous system and network spinal analysis work. Wed, 7.30pm-8.30pm, NetworkCARE HK, Suite 1004, 10/F Wilson House, 19-27 Wyndham St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2868 9792

Film

A Tribute to Kinoshita Keisuke

A spectrum of Japanese films and genres from internationally recognised master filmmaker Kinoshita Keisuke (1912-1998). Today-May 2, various times and venues, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2970 3300 or www.hkiff.org.hk

Pearl River Delta

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

Carmen Comes Home (Alternative Version)

One of the most successful Japanese comedies  produced, Kinoshita Keisuke's 1951 musical satire of hope and redemption places a stripper back into her rustic roots. While this film was the first Japanese movie in colour, this version is shot in special high-definition black and white print. Today, 7.15pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088

Discovering Perspective

Video programme illustrating simple ideas and methods for creating perspective in paintings. In Cantonese. Today and Wed,  4.45pm (14 mins), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free.

Inquiries: 2721 0116

Coffee and Cigarettes

Short, comical vignettes interwoven by a diverse group of celebrity actors and musicians (Roberto Benigni, Iggy Pop, Tom Waits, Bill Murray and Cate Blanchett)  sitting around having a cuppa and a hit of nicotine. Tue, Apr 30, 7.30pm; Sat, 4pm, HK Arts Centre, Agnes b. Cinema!, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Bellaria - As Long as We Live!

A comic documentary (2001) involving a group of ageing, eccentric filmgoers who transport themselves back in time when they regularly meet at a local cinema. In German with English subtitles. Wed, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088

Island of the SharksThe Cocos Islands have the world's highest concentration of large 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

Forces of Nature

Experience Earth's fiercest volcanoes, earthquakes and tornadoes by following scientists from the Caribbean island of Montserrat, to fault lines in Turkey and Tornado Alley in the US Midwest. The show lasts 40 minutes. Wed-Sun, 1.30pm, 5pm and 8.30pm, Stanley Ho Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Jul 31

MACAU

Festooned Vehicle Parade

Starting from Unesco Centre of Macau, Av. da Amizade, decorated vehicles proceed to Taipa and Coloane accompanied by cultural dance and music performances. Today,  10am-8pm, free. Inquiries: (853) 553 995 or visit www.macautourism.gov.mo

Water Festival Carnival

Splashing water on people is believed to attract good fortune and drive away bad luck. Today, 3pm-10pm, Arts Plaza, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, free. Inquiries: (853) 553 995 or visit www.macautourism.gov.mo

Mad Mad Mad Sketch Exhibition

Macanese designer Pat Kwong Sequeira displays sketches of a room. Wed-Mon, noon-7pm, Ox Warehouse, intersection of Av. do Colonel Mesquita and Av. do Almirante Lacerda, free. Inquiries: www.olhartspace.org.mo or tel: (853) 530 026. Ends Fri

Fourth International Gaming & Tourism Expo

Casino security, equipment and products on show. Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat, 10am-2pm, 4/F Macau Tower, free. Inquiries: (853) 715 616.

National

BEIJING

The Beijing Acrobatics Troupe

A night of spinning plates, contortionists and juggling. Today-Apr 30, 7.15pm, Wanshen Theatre, 100-150 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 6303 7449

Fourth French Food and Beverage Festival

Enjoy French food, wine, cooking demos and French music groups. Today,  10am-8pm, Wangfujing, free. Inquiries: (86 10) 6588 8675

Funky Jazz Night

Portuguese resident DJ Nuno Melo hits the decks with funky jazz. Tonight, 9pm-12pm, 1/F Qiankun Plaza (by the Bank of China), No.6 Sanlitun Xi Liu Jie, Chaoyang District, free. Details, tel: (86 10) 8454 0321 or www.inneraffair.cn

Learn How To Make a Chinese Knot

Knot craft using colourful silk threads and plaited ornaments. Wed, 2pm-4pm, Guang Ming Hotel, 3/F, Room 1308, 30 yuan Resrevations: (86 10) 8451 7605

Dos Tipos de Cuidado (Two Careful Fellows)

A 1950s film starring Mexicans Jorge Negrete and Pedro Infante, who try to befriend the female population without much success. In Spanish with English subtitles. Wed, 7.30pm, Mexican Embassy, Salitun Dongwujie 5 Chao Yang, free. Inquiries: (86 10) 6532-2244

Shanghai

End

An opera in which a servant runs around after his wheelchair-bound boss. Today-May 1, 7.15pm, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre, 288 Anfu Lu (close to the Shanghai Library). Inquiries: (86 21) 6473 4567

NDR Big Band

The NDR Big Band from Hamburg performs numbers including The Theatre of Kurt Weil. May 1-2, 7.30pm, Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Rd, 100-500 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6386 2836

Black White (Grey)

Qin Chong's installation work is being shown in three different countries at the same time. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm, Duolun Museum of Modern Art, 27 Duo Lun Rd (crossing Sichuan Bei Rd), 10 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6587 2530 or www.duolunart.org. Ends May 6

TAIPEI

2005 Taipei International Auto Show

Check out the latest launches and concept cars from Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini and more. Today,  10am-6pm, Taipei World Trade Centre Exhibition Hall 3, NT$250. Inquiries: tel: (886 2) 2768 1234, or www.taiwantrade.com.tw

The Duet of Dumay and Koyama

French violinist Augustin Dumay and Japanese pianist Michie Koyama perform Beethoven and Ravel. Tue, 7.30pm, National Concert Hall at CKS Memorial Hall, NT$300-1,500. Inquiries: www.artsticket.com.tw or tel: (886 2) 3393 9888

Laura Fygi In Concert

Laura Fygi, plays Latin jazz. Fri-Sat, 7:30pm, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, No. 505, Sec. 5, Ren-ai Rd., Taipei, NT$700-2,400. Inquiries: www.ticket.com.tw or tel: (8862) 2341 9898

Ecstasy - the Visible and Invisible Exhibition

Works by Wang Junjie and others that ignite the senses. Tue-Sun, 9.30am-5.30pm, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, NT$30. Inquiries: (886 2) 2595 7656 or www.tfam.gov.tw. Ends May 1.

REGIONAL

Bangkok

Groovy Moves

The Dance Factory draws on everything from modern dance and ballroom to sizzling Latin-American styles. Today,  7.30pm, Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, 600-2,500 baht. Inquiries:

(66 2) 2262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

Scope Opera

Verdi's grand opera, Aida, comes to Thailand with an international line-up of stars. In Italian with Thai and English surtitles. Thu and Sat, 7pm, Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd, 500-2,500 baht. Inquiries: (66 2) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

Joe Blows

Thailand's undisputed bad boy prince of rap, Joey Boy gets down with his concert, Fat Live Joey Boy Party: Scandalous Womaniser. Sat, 6pm, Tossapak Port Arena, Na Ranong Rd, Klong Toey, 300 baht (women) and 500 baht (men). Inquiries: (662) 641 5234 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

International Dance Day Festival 2005

The Dance Centre School of Performing Arts performs flamenco, hip hop, dance and martial-arts workshops. Sat-May 1,  4pm-midnight, Benjasiri Park, Sukhumvit Rd, free. Inquiries: : www.dance-centre.com or tel: (662) 258 9227

Singapore

The Best of Broadway - An Intimate Evening with Lea Salonga

Lea Salonga was the original Kim in the musical Miss Saigon; now she sings Don't Cry For Me, Argentina, A Whole New World and On My Own. Today,  7:30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$60-$150. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

Flavour 2005

The work of eight award-winning contemporary Australian artists representing the country's current wide cultural landscape. Daily, 8am-6pm, The Art Loft, 294 Alexandra Rd, free. Inquiries:

(65) 6378 9385. Ends tomorrow

Skylight

A stage production of David Hare's masterpieces about unfulfilled passion and love between a couple from opposite ends of the class spectrum. Tue-Sat , 8pm (3pm matinee Sat), The Arts House at the Old Parliament, S$24-$39. Inquiries: (65) 6332 6919 or www.theartshouse.com.sg

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance

Old Irish folklore with traditional and modern Celtic music and dance featuring international Irish dance champions. Tue-Sun,  8pm (3pm matinee Sat-Sun), Kallang Theatre, 1 Stadium Walk, S$69-$135. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

The Real Shaolin Kungfu Show

The Shaolin Wushu Troupe from the Shaolin Temple. Thu-May 1 , 8pm (3pm matinee Sat-Sun), Singapore Expo Hall 2A, S$21-$62. Inquiries: www.ticketcharge.com.sg or (65) 62962929

Vienna Classics (SSO)

Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt returns with Mozart's Seventeenth Piano Concerto, while the Singapore Symphony Orchestra tackles Brahms and Schoenberg. Sat , 7:30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, S$11-$60. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

TOKYO

Diana King

A queen of Jamaican reggae and RnB performs. Tomorrow-Wed, Sat, 7pm and 9:30pm; Fri and May 1, 6:30pm and 9pm, Blue Note Tokyo, 6-3-16, Raika Bldg, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, 8,400 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5485 0088

Kim Mae-ja & Changmu Dance Company

The South Korean dancer performs with Shim Chung, a Korean fairy tale about human sacrifice. Thu, 7pm and Sat, 3pm, Setagaya Public Theatre, Shim Chung, 3,500, 4,500 yen. Inquiries: Kaibunsha, (81 3) 3643 4960

Sleeping Beauty

The classic ballet with Nina Ananiashvili and Andrew Uvarov from the Bolshoi Theatre and special guest Denis Matvienko. Fri-May 3, various times, New National Theatre, 1,500-21,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5302 9999

Exhibition: Georges de la Tour

Tue-Sun, 9.30am-5pm, The National Museum of Western Art, Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo. (Nearest station: Ueno, take the Park exit). 750-1,100 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3828 5131 or www.nmwa.go.jp Ends May 29

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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