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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Looking in the Mirror

Self-portraits by Vietnamese artists.   9.30am-6.30pm,  Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St (corner of Hollywood Rd), Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255. Ends today

Pearl River Delta Exhibition

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

Pharaoh's Week

Exhibition highlights a forensic investigation to establish the cause of death of King Tutankhamun,  more than 3,000 years ago. Daily, 10am-9pm, Pacific Place, Garden Court, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2621 8861. Ends Jun 10

Landscape and Beyond Landscapes on canvas and paper. Wed-Fri, 11am-7pm, other times by appointment, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, 1/F, 74 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2548 2286. Ends Jun 11

From Venice to Bali Paintings by Tsao Ta Li  including Asian nudes in Western locations. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm, Yan Gallery, 77 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2139 2345. Ends Jun 12

Aloys Perregaux

Watercolours of Hong Kong and the world. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657. Ends Jun 15

Encre de Chine

Ink paintings by French-Chinese artists Jean Degottex, Gao Xingjian and T'ang Haywen.  Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, The University Museum and Art Gallery, Pokfulam Rd. Inquiries: 2859 2111. Ends Jun 26

Voices from Yunnan

Yunnan province villagers take self portraits. Daily, 10am-6pm, M1 New Extension (next to Traders), HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2526 3334. Ends Jun 30

From Reality to Dream

Wang Wong Kei Shirley's metallic sculptures of landscapes and Bonner Fang Tin Yuk's paintings. 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 Jun 30

Secret Codes - The Art of Hon Chi-fun

Featuring his 'circle' series and works from the past four decades. Daily, 10am-6pm, (closed Thu except public holidays), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends July 31

Performing Arts

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

The Littlest Heroes

Andrea Darvill  tells stories of fairies, elves, leprechauns and turtles. For kids aged three to six. Today-tomorrow, 10.30am and  2pm, Fringe Club, O2 Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $110, $125 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.faustfestival.com

A Midsummer Night's Phantasy: A Sci-Fi Shakespearean Tale

The FIYT Group H troupe of young actors (aged eight to 11) reinterprets the play. Today, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, Fringe Studio, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $60, $70 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.faustfestival.com

Disembodied

British actor David Glass returns with a black-comic exploration of dislocation. In English. Today-Sat, Fringe Club, O2 Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $120, $150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

English Supervirtuoso Stephen Hough

The HK Philharmonic Orchestra and pianist Stephen Hough  perform works by Mozart, Hummel and Beethoven. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST, $140-$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Part Time Punks

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

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

Tricksters

Andrea Darvill tells stories of coyote and raven, and Puss 'n' Boots. For kids aged five to eight. Jun 7-9, 10.30am, (Tue and Fri also at 2pm), The Fringe Club, O2 Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $110, $125 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.faustfestival.com

Conversing Elevens and Not So Soft

Two one-act plays: David Cahill stars in a comedy about a married couple and Jonah Sea Knight stars in a psychological thriller. Jun 9-10, 10am; Jun 9-10 and Jun 16-18, 8pm, The Fringe Club, Fringe Studio, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $200, $240 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.faustfestival.com

Robin Gibb

The Bee Gees' lead singer Robin Gibb's  Magnetic Tour 2005 with his own band and 30-piece orchestra. Jun 10-11, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3, Wan Chai, $580-$980 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2882 1689

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, Yuen Long; Jun 11, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, $90-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Norwegian Cello Virtuoso Truls Mork

The cellist and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra perform works by Elgar,  Brazilian composer Villa-Lobos  and Bach. Jun 10-11, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Tales from around the World

Andrea Darvill tells tales from Africa, India, North America and  Australia. For kids aged eight to 13. Jun 14, 16-17, 10.30am, (Tue and Wed also at 2pm), The Fringe Club, O2 Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $110, $125 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.faustfestival.com

Raising the Roof

The Kassia Women's Choir, The HK Welsh Male Voice Choir and the Kassia Youth Choir perform together with a combined concert of 150 voices. Jun 16, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2575 3931

Music in Divinity

Indian santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma  and his son, Rahul Sharma introduce the concept of nada yoga (union through music). Jun 16, 7.30pm-9.30pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6019 0621

Linda Marlowe in No Fear Gareth Armstrong in Shylock

A double bill of monologues. No Fear is based on the performer's life. 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

Extra-curricular

The World Battle of the Bands

The competition starts with bands Lazy I, Herbal Egg and Qiu Hong in heat one. Today,  8.30pm, The Edge, G/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, $60. Garoupa, Doublethinks and Zodiac battle it out on Sat, 10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $80, includes one drink. Inquiries: 6197 4588 or www. worldbattleofthebands.com

Desperately Seeking Annie

Hong Kong Singers' auditions for the musical Annie. Today, 7pm-10pm (adult roles), Glenealy School, 7 Hornsey Rd, Old Peak Rd, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2537 4180

Teacher Workshop

Author Alan Gibbons hosts a teacher's writing workshop on fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Today, 4.30pm-6.30pm, Reading Centre, King George V School, 2 Tin Kwong Rd,  Ho Man Tin, $280, includes Gibbons' book. Inquiries: 2511 4224

Aperitif a la Francaise

A party with a live band playing French songs, house and jazz. Today, noon-2pm, $280; 6.30pm-10.30pm, $450, Le Parisien, Shop 2076, Level Two, IFC Mall, Central. Event includes drinks and food. Inquiries: 2805 5293

Italian Fashion Show

A fashion show highlighting eight Italian brands.  Tomorrow, 5.30pm, Oval Atrium, Podium Level One, IFC Mall, Central, free. Inquiries: 2295 3308

La Foresta Incantata

Featuring live shows, walks, films shorts and food. Sat, 7pm-11pm, Victoria Peak Garden, The Peak, free. Inquiries: 9640 0882

Viva Las Vegas

The American Women's Association hosts a charity ball. Sat, 7pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, $1,400, $1,200 (members). Inquiries: 2527 2961

Impro-Active

Workshop to improve stage and screen performances. Sun, 11am-1pm (ages 10-17), 3pm-5pm (ages 18 and over), Hong Kong Players, Spooky Hall, On Cheong Factory Bldg, 19 Tai Yip St, Ngau Tau Kok, $100, $150. Inquiries: stephenelting@yahoo.com

Adventure - A State of Mind

A lecture by Dr Bertrand Piccard,  the first hot air balloonist to circumnavigate the globe. Jun 6, 2.30pm, Lecture Theatre A, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of HK, Pokfulam Rd, free. Inquiries: 2859 2803

Japanese Kimono Patterns Inspired by Nature

Keiko Packard gives a presentation on kimono patterns of Kyoto.  Jun 9, 6.30pm, The Helena May, 35 Garden Road, Central, $100. Inquiries: 9194 6630

Challenges of Higher Education

Professor HK Chang  of biomedical engineering talks about higher education. Jun 10, 8am-9.30am, Multi Media Conference Rm, 4/F Cheng Yick Chi Bldg, City University Campus, Kowloon Tong, $150, $200. Inquiries: 2110 8700

Raw is Delicious and Healthy

Healing practitioner Chan Cudennec  leads a talk on preparing raw foods.  Jun 11, 11am-12.30pm, Life, 10 Shelley St, SoHo, $100. Inquiries: 2810 9777

Emerging Infectious Diseases in Hong Kong

Professor KY Yuen, head of the Department of Microbiology at the HKU,  leads the medical talk. In Cantonese. Jun 18, 3.30pm, HK Museum of Medical Sciences, 2 Caine Lane, Mid-Levels, free. Inquiries: 2549 5123

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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