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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Jovi Wong

Jovi Wong's colourful abstract oil and water paintings on paper. Today, 11am-7pm, Galerie des Arts et de la Culture, M/F Merlin Bldg, 32 Cochrane St, Central. Inquiries: 2984 2110. Ends today

Inspired by Jean Cocteau

Works inspired by filmmaker, artist and writer Jean Cocteau, including musician Anthony Wong's  song, choreographer Yuri Ng  and video artist Maurice Lai's ballet collaboration, Yank  Wong's  paintings, Julian Lee's photographs and caricaturist  TatTat Wing's sketches.  Daily, 10am-8pm (closed Thu), HK Film Archive, Exhibition Hall, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends Feb 5

The Provenance of the Zheng

Showcasing the development of the zheng, a string instrument, through 25 centuries from the Warring States period (475-221BC) to today.  Daily, 10am-10pm, Garden Court, L/G Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2844 8988. Ends Feb 7

Chinese Paintings from the  C.P. Lin Collection

Chinese art collected over the past 30 years, including  works by Wu Changshuo  (1844-1927),

Qi Baishi  (1864-1957) and Huang Binhong  (1865-1955). Daily, 10am-6pm (closed Thu),  HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Feb 12

Bliss of Vision VI: Merging

Art show promoting healthy eyesight by artists aged from five to 93 including Yik Yuet-sek,  Leung Shun,   and Charles Kao. Proceeds go World Eye Organisation. Daily, 11am-7pm, Lee Gardens, G/F Office Lobby, 33 Hysan Ave, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2525 2099. Ends Feb 15

Public Art

Architect William Lim  and his son Kevin present Found Item No1, a public art piece creating dialogue between art and the environment. Chan Lai-kiu  displays Spatial Wisdom in Hong Kong (1): Home Fully Furnished with 4 Walls, integrating the domestic space of a mundane Hong Kong family. Open 24 hours, The Public Space, (the planter outside the HK Arts Centre), 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0200. Ends in Mar

Hong Kong Art Biennial Exhibition 2005

More than 100 works by 86 Hong Kong artists with award-winning pieces including Huangpu by Cedric Maridet,  Wandering by Kan Chi-hung  and Family History Textbook by Zheng Bo.  Daily, 10am-6pm (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10, $5. Inquiries:  2721 0116. Ends Mar 5

The Silk Road: Treasures from Xinjiang

Bronze Age to 14th-century treasures collected from Xinjiang, including gold ornaments, bronze ware, textile products and funerary items. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm (closed Tue), HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Mar 19

The Ancient Culture of Hong Kong: Archaeological Discoveries in  Sha Ha, Sai Kung

Highlighting prehistoric life of Hong Kong's ancestors with objects including pottery, bronze arrowheads and stone tools. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, HK Heritage Discovery Centre, Thematic Exhibition Gallery, Kowloon Park, Haiphong Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2208 4400. Ends Apr 30

Optical Illusion

Illusions that fool the eyes and brains and challenge common perceptions. Mon-Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun and public holidays, 10am-9pm (closed Thu),  HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Mar 26

Performing Arts

Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe

The troupe of 40 performers aged 14 to 24 showcase prize-winning pieces including gymnastics on a swaying pole, gold prize winner in the 14th International Acrobatic Competition in Belgium; and contortions and diabolo on tiptoe, winners of the Silver Clown Award at the 29th Monte Carlo Circus Festival. Today, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 7.30pm; tomorrow-Fri, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 7.30pm; Cityplaza, Taikoo Shing, free. Inquiries: 2568 8665

Carlsberg Hacken Lee Concert

The Canto-pop singer performs. Today-Sat, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hunghom, $100-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2739 9009

Shaolin Warriors

Twenty-five Shaolin monks demonstrate feats of physical skill and choreography in four scenes of the changing seasons of the Buddhist life cycle. Today, 2.30pm and 7.30pm; tomorrow-Thu,  7.30pm; HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2810 8800

Hong Kong Zheng Festival

The HK Chinese Orchestra stages a series of Chinese zheng music performances. Tomorrow, 11.30am-noon, Thu, 1pm; Fri, 1pm; Sat, 2pm, Park Court, Level 1, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, free. Inquiries:  2844 8988

Music in the Wok

Harmen Cnossen  conducts  the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in works including Rossini's   William Tell, Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, and Debussy's  Children's Corner. Tomorrow and Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Love Songs

Poet and countertenor Cyril Wong  weaves songs, emotions and history into a poetic art-piece, singing songs by Nina Simone and  The Righteous Brothers    Feb 9-11, 8pm, HK Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $80, $99 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Hong Kong Arts Festival

Hong Kong's biggest arts festival  highlights local and international dancers, singers, musicians and artists (including the following show). Feb 9-Mar 12, various venues and times. Inquiries: www.hk.artsfestival.org

The Vagina Monologues

A group of women from across  the globe stage Eve Ensler's  play, celebrating a woman's sexuality. Feb 16-17, 7.30pm, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $200, $250 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:  9811 4920

City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus

Conductor Simon Halsey leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus, together  with the HK Philharmonic Orchestra.  Feb 17, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $280-$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Extra-curricular

Outloud

Open mic poetry reading with speakers including London- based writer Jemma Borg  and contributors of the anthology, Hong Kong U Writing. New members welcome. Tomorrow, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: mmslavick@yahoo.com

Francophones Meeting

L'Union des francais a l'etranger - the French Overseas Association will host this gathering for

French speakers or those who want to know about all things French. Thu, 6pm, Finds, 2/F Lan Kwai Fong Tower, 33 Wyndham St, Central, free. Inquiries:

6050 1079

Hong Kong Bach Choir Audition

The choir is auditioning for singers to perform in a June concert as part of Le French May. By appointment, venue to be confirmed upon RSVP, free. Inquiries: leungfelicia@yahoo.com

Film

The Precious Mirror

A young daughter of a former master thief ascends the throne to become the ultimate burglar. Josephine Siao Fong-fong  stars in the role which made her a star. In Cantonese. Today,  2.30pm, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

The Pregnant Maiden

A satirical comedy exploring the story of a character from The Precious Mirror, mocking institutions and ideologies surrounding parenthood and relationships. In Cantonese. Today, 5pm; Mar 4, 7.30pm, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

Kilimanjaro - To the Roof of Africa

An up-close experience of Africa's highest mountain in Tanzania and the ecosystems that exist there. Today, 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm, Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends today

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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