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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Edna Liu and Winnie Yan

Two ceramists interpret roof tiles, ditches and sea waves. Tue-Sun, 11am-7.30pm, Galeries des Arts et de la Culture, 1 Ngan Wan Rd, Shop E, Seaview Bldg, Mui Wo, Lantau. Inquiries: 2984 2110. Ends today

Maitreya Project Relic Tour

Sacred and rare relics of Buddha, some which were entombed in Tibet for thousands of years. Sat, 2.45pm-9.45pm, Sun, 9.45am-9.45pm, May 30, 9.45am-3pm, Tsim Sha Tsui District Kai Fong Welfare Assoc, 136A Nathan Road, TST. Inquiries: www.maitreyaproject.org

Collaborative Paintings by Jao Tsung-I and Four Lingan Masters

Works from the past century. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Sun

Curiosities: post-art from the edge

Four international artists use everyday objects for an installation exhibition. Tue-Sun and public holidays, noon-7pm, Para/Site Artspace, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Sun

Moulding World - A Summer in Denmark

Annie Lai-kuen Wan's  artworks with white porcelain tins and earthenware. Tue-Sun, noon-7pm, The Attic, Habitus, 3/F Western Market, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 9677 1308. Ends Sun

The Forbidden City

Charles Chauderlot's ink paintings of Beijing's treasures over two years after an invitation by the Chinese government. Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm; Sat, 9am-1pm, Main Lobby, Bank of China Tower, 1 Garden Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2826 6668. Ends Sun

Paris Reflections

Photographs from the Centre of Pompidou, featuring the cityscape of Paris from the 1920s-1990s. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, HK Museum of History, Special Exhibition Gallery, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, $10 (free on Wed). Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends May 30

Tsui Ti Yun

Shanghai-born artist creates nude female figures in a graphic novel style. Daily, 10am-7pm, J Gallery, The Peninsula Hotel, ME 10-12, Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2369 9062. Ends May 31

My Homeland

Tian Haibo's  landscape paintings  of rural China. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, noon-6.30pm, Galerie du Monde, 328 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Ends Jun 5

Pearl River Delta Exhibition

Multimedia exhibition celebrating Chinese cinema. Mon and Wed-Sun, 10am-8pm, Exhibition Hall, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900. Ends Jun 5

Scene

Photographers Wing Shya  and Shya-la-la's  carefree visual creations. Tue-Sun, 11am-8pm (closed 2pm-3pm), Shanghai Street Artspace, 404 Shanghai St, Yau Ma Tei. Inquiries: 2770 2157. Ends Jun 12

Dr Sun Yat-sen and Nanyang

Historical photographs, illustrated panel text and a documentary video trace  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 Jun 20

Performing Arts

The Sofa

Series of short French plays. Today-Sat,  9pm, Gecko Bar & Lounge, LG/F Ezra Lane, Lower Hollywood Rd, Central, $180 (advance), $200 (door). Inquiries: 2537 4680

Saturday Night Fever

A musical about New York's nightclub scene. Today-Jun 12,  8pm (Sat and Sun also at 2.30pm), no shows on Mon, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $350-$695 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8514

Cantonese Opera Excerpts

Academy of Cantonese Opera students perform Mighty King Farewells Yu Ji,  today; Striking Jiao Zan,  tomorrow; and Sweet Dew Monastery, Sat. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Shows at 7.30pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $55, $85 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500

Divine Divas - Bassey & Turner at 97

Milli Munro pays tribute to Shirley Bassey and Tina Turner. Tomorrow,  8.30pm, Club 97, $97, includes two drinks; Sat, 10pm, Post 97, $197 (includes two drinks), $400 (includes dinner). Shows at 9 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2186 1837

Violin Superstar Sarah Chang Collaborates with the HKPO

Classical concert with an all-Russian programme. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $140-$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Word Up

Theatrical performance of adult poems. Sat, 8pm, The Traveller's Home Bookshop, 2/F, 55 Hankow Rd, TST, $160 (advance at bookstore), $180 (door). Inquiries: 2380 8380

Zheng Virtuosi in Concert

Masters of the zheng, a Chinese wood zither instrument, play with the HK Juvenile and Youth Chinese Classical Orchestra. Sat,  8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Auditorium, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, $90-$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

The Philadelphia Orchestra

The orchestra showcases piano soloist Lang Lang  (May 31) and oboe soloist Richard Woodhams  (Jun 1). Shows at 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $200-$780 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Part Time Punks

Not So Loud Theatre company's musical about two lounge bar artists who are moulded into new wave music stars. Jun 2-4, 8.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $140-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2609 3871

Tricodex

The Lyon Opera Ballet performs a  multimedia dance with mythical animals, imaginary plants, flying bicycles and more. Jun 3-4, 7.45pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, $100-$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

A Child of Our Time

The HK Bach Choir offers a holocaust-inspired oratorio. Jun 5, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9659 8687

Seoul Performing Arts Company

A close encounter with classical Korea featuring folk dancing, court dancing, and ending with the famed hourglass drum dance. Jun 10, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, NT; Jun 11, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, $90-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Raising the Roof

The Kassia Women's Choir, The HK Welsh Male Voice Choir and the Kassia Youth Choir perform together.  Jun 16, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2575 3931

Granpa  and The Bear

City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong perform Howard Blake's heartwarming stories set to music, song, narration and dialogue in Cantonese. Jun 19, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Auditorium, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, $80-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7237

Linda Marlowe in No Fear Gareth Armstrong in Shylock

A double bill of monologues.  In English with Chinese surtitles. Jun 24-26, 7.45pm (Sat at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, $150-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Shaw Mei-kwan and Lee Chun-chow in The Last Moment

A play about bullfighting. In Cantonese. Jun 30-Jul 7, 8pm; Jul 1-3, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, $150-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2606 2989

Extra-curricular

The ABCs of Managing Stress and Depression

Focusing on the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life. Today, 7pm-9.30pm, World Trade Centre Club 38/F, Causeway Bay, $250, includes vegetarian dinner. Inquiries: 2835 0555

HK After Eight Years as an SAR

The Royal Over-Seas League hosts a lunch with journalist, writer and TV personality Frank Ching. Today, 12.15pm, China Club, 12/F Old Bank of China Bldg, Bank St, Central, $400, includes lunch (registration required). Inquiries: vicepresidentd@rosl.org.hk

Rencontres Alliance Francaise (Francophone Meetings)

A social gathering for people to meet French speakers. Tomorrow, 7pm, Alliance Francaise, La Mediatheque, G/F, 52 Jordan Rd, Jordan, free. Inquiries: 2730 3257

Breakfast with Suzanne Hurtubise

The Canadian deputy minister of industry speaks about Canadian policies. Tomorrow, 8am, Club Lusitano, 16 Ice House St, Central, $300, includes breakfast. Inquiries: 2110 8700

Fame The Musical

The Hong Kong Youth Arts Festival is seeking dancers, singers and actors (aged between 10 and 25) for an audition on Jun 4. Apply by tomorrow.  Inquiries: www.hkyaf.com

Sugar Talk

Joyce Kempis-Marot  hosts a talk on why we are hooked on sugary foods and how to kick the craving. Sat, 11am, Life, 10 Shelley St, SoHo, free. Inquiries: 2810 9777

Le French May on the Beach

The day includes a traditional French ball game, beach volleyball and activities for kids.  Sun, 11am-7pm, Pui O beach, Lantau, free. Inquiries: 2546 3543

POCO's Aussie Outback Adventure!

Aussie-themed activities for kids: create your own didgeridoo, make a  boomerang and dancing. In English. Sun, 11am-12.30pm (first session); 2pm-3.30pm (second session), Wooloomooloo Bar and Grill, G/F-1/F Onfem Tower, 29 Wyndham St, Central, $118-$168 (one session, includes lunch). Inquiries: 2899 2912

Desperately Seeking Annie

The Hong Kong Singers are holding auditions for the musical Annie which will be staged in October. Sun, 11am-2pm and 2.30pm-5pm (girls and boys aged 6-14); May 31, Jun 2, 7pm-10pm (adult roles), Glenealy School, 7 Hornsey Rd, Old Peak Road, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2537 4180

Survivor: Publishing

Publisher Lee Fei Chen discusses things that can go wrong in publishing. May 31, 7pm-8.15pm, German Swiss International School, Jr Library, Lower Bldg, 11 Guildford Rd, The Peak, $80. Inquiries: suemark@hknet.com

Team Challenge 2005

The charity adventure race by The Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association in July is accepting teams. Apply by May 31. Inquiries: 2233 9636 or http://tc36.bgca.org.hk

Lee Weng Choy

Art critic Lee Weng Choy talks about artist Lim Tzay Chuen.  May 31, 6.30pm-7.30pm, Asian Art Archive, 2/F, No 8, Wah Koon Bldg, 181-191 Hollywood Rd, Central, free (registration required). Inquiries: 2815 1112

Richard Balme

The head of the Baptiste University Department for Government and International Studies speaks on the impacts of French and European politics and policies. Jun 1, 7pm, Alliance Francaise, G/F, 52 Jordan Rd, Jordan, free. Inquiries: 2730 3257

Jailed in Hong Kong

Prison Chaplain Tobias Brandner  talks about Hong Kong's prison system. Jun 1, 7.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $250, includes dinner. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Teacher Workshop

Author Alan Gibbons hosts a teacher's writing workshop on fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Jun 2, 4.30pm-6.30pm, venue to be confirmed, $280, includes Gibbon's book. Inquiries: 2511 4224

La Foresta Incantata

Live performances, light shows, guided walks, 'star' gazing, food and more. Jun 4, 7pm-11pm, Victoria Peak Garden, The Peak, free. Inquiries: 9640 0882

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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