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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Paintings by Qui Shihua

Landscapes.  Mon-Fri, 10am- 6.30pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, 202 Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends May 7

Face Origami

Bo Zheng's multimedia works  based on the human face. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe-Institut Hong Kong, 14/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2802 0088. Ends May 21

Suzhou Revisited

Paintings by Mao Yigang. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends May 25

Performing Arts

A Sentimental Journey

A play about opera  singer Yam Kim-fai (Connie Chan Po-chu), by Spring Time Stage Productions. In Cantonese, with Chinese and English surtitles. Today-May 3,  7.30pm, May 2, 2.30pm (no show Wed), Lyric Theatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $180-$800 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2793 1123

Peking Opera Gala

A Right Royal Match, today;  Qin Xianglian, tomorrow;  excerpts,  Wed;  all shows at 7.30pm. In Chinese with English surtitles. HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Circle of Life

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

Sight and Sound with Adachi Tomomi

Video art and sound with the Japanese artist  and a punk choir. Tomorrow,  7pm, HK University of Science and Technology, Exposition Hall, Clear Water Bay, free. Inquiries: 2358 6149

Nearly Broadway

A musical poking fun at Broadway's most popular shows. Tomorrow-Wed,  8pm, Thu-Sat, 7pm and 8pm, O2 Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $180-$350 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8200 8987

Extra-curricular

HK Dyslexia Association

Talk by educational psychologist Dr Helen Irlen.  Today, 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 kids.  Today,  4.30pm (reading), 6pm (reception), China Club, 12 The Old Bank of China Bldg, Bank St, Central, free (reservations required). Inquiries: publisher@chameleonpress.com

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

Womberang

Adults-only show by the American Community Theatre, about a woman in a gynaecology waiting room. 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 (2827 7777). Sat and May 14,  7pm, Grappa's Cellar, L/GF Jardine House, Central, $300 (2521 2322). Shows include dinner. Inquiries: 2719 1202

Effective Advertising and PR

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

Controlling Spam

Commerce, industry and technology chief John Tsang Chun-wah on unwanted e-mails.  Thu, 12.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $180 ($150), with lunch. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Money for the Bank: A Banker's Guide to Marketing

Book launch with author and  banker Peter Geldart. Thu, 6pm-7.30pm, Bloomsbury Books, 2/F Club Lusitano Bldg, Duddell St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2526 5387

Film

A Tribute to Kinoshita Keisuke

Films by the acclaimed Japanese director (1912-1998). Today-May 2, various times and venues, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2970 3300 or www.hkiff.org.hk

Pearl River Delta

Film series showcasing films 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

Apostasy (Hakai)

Filmed in 1947,  about a young school teacher teach his students about freedom and equality.  In Japanese with English subtitles. Today, 7.15pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2970 3300

Bellaria - As Long As We Live!

A comic documentary (2001) about a group of  filmgoers who  transport themselves back in time when they  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

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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