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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Inspired by Jean Cocteau

Works inspired by filmmaker, artist and writer Jean Cocteau, including  a song by musician Anthony Wong, choreography by Yuri Ng, Maurice Lai's video art, Yank  Wong's  paintings, Julian Lee's photographs and caricaturist  TatTat Wing's sketches.  Today, 10am-8pm,  HK Film Archive, Exhibition Hall,  50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends today

Calligraphy

Expressive Chinese calligraphy  by artists Bai Di,  Bai Xu, Jiang Lianzhen, Wang Dongling,  Wong Kwan-shut,  Zhou Huijun  and Tsang Tsou-choi.  Tomorrow, 10am-6pm, Alisan  Fine Arts, 315 Prince's Bldg,  10 Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends tomorrow

The Provenance of the Zheng

Showcasing the development of the zheng, a stringed instrument,  from the Warring States period (475-221BC) to the present day. Daily, 10am-10pm, Garden Court, L/G Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2844 8988. Ends Tue

Desire

International artists Emmanuelle Antille,  Noritoshi Hirakawa,  Camilla Holmgren,  Hiram To  and Yvonne Todd  showcase installation, video, slides and photographs  that examine and deconstruct the relationship and feelings about desire. Today, Wed-Fri, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Fri

Unity - Wall Drawing Installation

Jolans Fung  presents loose-wall drawings of figures and objects,  a combination of drawing and installation  that incorporates his response to city life. Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm, 1a Space, Unit 14, Cattle Deport Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Feb 12

Chinese Paintings from the  C.P. Lin Collection

Chinese art collected over the past 30 years, including masterpieces  by Wu Changshuo  (1844-1927),  Qi Baishi  (1864-1957) and Huang Binhong  (1865-1955). Daily, 10am-6pm (closed on Thu), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Feb 12

Joys of Tet

Works featuring the mood of the  Tet New Year celebrations in Vietnam, including Nguyen Dinh Dung's  colourful paintings of opera players and festivals. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun,  10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882.  Ends Feb 23

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 various museums and archaeological  sites in Xinjiang, including gold ornaments, bronze ware, textile products and funerary items. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun,  10am-7pm (closed Tue), Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Mar 19

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

Salvador Dali

The exhibition shows the late Spanish  surrealist's miniature bronze sculptures that reflect  areas of religion, science, politics, mythology and art history. Daily, 10.30am-7.30pm, Opera Gallery, G/F, Shop 20, Pacific House,  20 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2810 1208.

4 X Home

The third exhibition of the Hong Kong Design series exploring the boundary between imagination, distortion and reality of the individual and homes. Designers include G.O.D's founder Douglas Young, designer Mathias Woo,  writer Chip Tsao,  actor Eric Kot and photographer Wing Shya. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, (closed Tue) Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Sept 4

Performing ArtsThe Legend of the White Snake

Cantonese theatre group Actors' Family presents a sequel to the  folk tale White Snake Spirit,  about a snake-cum-woman  who is imprisoned by a monk.  In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Today, 3pm and 8pm, Thu-Sat, 8pm, Sat also at 3pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $100-$350 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Operatic Songs Concert

The Rotary District 3450 Charitable Fund host a concert of Cantonese opera excerpts. Today, 7pm,  HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$2,000 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Yip's Talents' String XXXVII

Yip's Children's Choir performs. Tomorrow, HK City Hall, 8pm, Edinburgh Place, Central, $90-$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Wenyu Shen  Piano Recital

Wenyu Shen, who took second prize and was the youngest award winner  at the 2003 Queen Elizabeth International Piano Competition in Brussels,  performs a selection of works by Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt. Wed, 8pm, Hong Kong City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $120-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Death.Mother

Performer Benny Lim  questions the truth and falsehoods between  a son and a mother who lives a life she didn't choose. Wed, 8pm, HK Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $80, $99 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Love Songs

Poet and countertenor Cyril Wong weaves songs, emotion and history into an  art-piece, singing songs  by Nina Simone, The Righteous Brothers and Paula Abdul. Thu- Sat, 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  of the year highlights local and international dancers, singers, musicians and artists (including the following six shows). Thu-Mar 12, various venues and times. Inquiries: www.hk.artsfestival.org

Michael Tilson Thomas and  San Francisco Symphony

The festival opens with musical director Michael Tilson Thomas   and the six-time Grammy award-winning San Francisco Symphony with cellist Lynn Harrell  in an all-American  repertoire of works including Copland's Fanfare for  the Common Man and Stravinsky's Petruschka. Thu-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $330-$700 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

The History Boys

The 2005 Olivier-award-winning National Theatre of Britain stage Alan Bennett's  semi-autobiographical work about a bunch of students who try to ace the Oxbridge entrance exams. Feb 14-18, 7.30pm (Feb 18 also at 2.30pm) HK Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $150-$520 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Cursive: A Trilogy

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan stages a trilogy inspired by classical Chinese calligraphy. Choreographer Lin Hwai-min  evokes the energy and aesthetics of writing in space. Post-performance discussion on Feb 18. Feb 15: Cursive; Feb 17: Cursive II; Feb 18: Cursive III; Feb 19: Cursive III (Feb 19 also at 3pm: Cursive II). Shows at 8.15pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $130-$350 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2824 2430

City of Birmingham  Symphony Chorus

Conductor Simon Halsey  leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus  and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra,  in a repertoire of Brahms' Schicksalslied and a-capella performances of Julian Anderson's  Beautiful Valley of Eden and Morten Lauridsen's  O Magnum Mysterium. Feb 17, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $280-$480 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2824 2430

A Touch of Zen

U-Theatre and the Shaolin Temple Wushu Training Centre present a spectacle of Shaolin kung-fu, drums and dance set within a story of Buddhist enlightenment. Feb 23-26, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $160-$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Don Giovanni

Under the direction of Willy Decker,  the Semper Opera Dresden and Opera Nuremberg stage Mozart's tragic-comedy based on the Don Juan legend. In Italian with Chinese and English surtitles. Mar 9-12, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $250-$880 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Andy Williams Live in Hong Kong

The American singer of hits such  as Singing on a Star and Moon River, performs. Sat,  7.30pm,  HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3, Wan Chai, $380-$1,280 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2369 6883

Franz Ferdinand

The Glasgow  quartet (Alex Kapranos,  Nicholas McCarthy, Paul Thomson  and Robert Hardy)  play their latest numbers, including hits such as Do You Want To   and Walk Away. Feb 14, 8pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium Arena, 18 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai, $480-$780 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

A.R. Rahman  Live in Concert 2006

The man who revived Indian music in the 1990s with the 1997 album Vande Matram performs with  Alka Yagnik,  Hariharan,  Shankar Mahadevan,  BlaaZe,  Kailesh Kher,  Madhushree  and Sadhana Sargam.  Feb 18, 7.30pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, $380-$3,880  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Suzie Wong

Inspired by the novel and the film, director/choreographer Stephen Jefferies  creates the Hong Kong Ballet's latest production, with  jive and cha-cha-cha rhythms of the 1950s and 60s. March 17-19, 8pm, Mar 18-19 also  at 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, $80-$230 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724

Extra-curricular

Textile Society

The Textile Society's study group  discusses Sri Lankan saris. New members welcome. Tomorrow, 6.30pm, venue to be confirmed upon RSVP, free. Inquiries:  2719 2227

English Through Drama

The English-Speaking Union offers a course for teachers  to improve students' language skills through drama. Course starts tomorrow (four sessions), 7pm-9pm,  G04 the Center, 99 Queen's Rd, Central, $500 (members), $600. Inquiries: 2186 8449

Workshops with Dr Beth Hedva

Psychologist and expert intuitive  for the Office of Paranormal Investigation in California gives an introductory talk on intuition. Tue, 7.15pm-8.15pm, Reflections, 21/F Jing Long Commercial Bldg, 52 Tang Lung St, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2504 1333

Your Winter May Be in June

Dr Beth Hedva hosts a workshop  on identifying one's natural  growth cycles, a programme that incorporates astrology. Wed,  7.15pm-9.30pm, Reflections, 21/F Jing Long Commercial Bldg, 52 Tang Lung St, Causeway Bay, $200. Inquiries: 2504 1333

Flamenco Workshops

Madrid-based flamenco dancer Joseline, who studied under masters Ciro,  Merche Esmerelda  and Eva La Yerbabuena,  leads  a workshop in techniques and choreography. All levels welcome. Fri and Feb 13, various times. Oasis Dance Centre, 4/F Anton Building, 1 Anton Rd, Wan Chai, $200-$300.

Inquiries: 2522 6698

As You Like It

Audition Notice

Faust International Theatre is auditioning (adults aged 18 and  up) for William Shakespeare's comedy As You Like It, directed by Jessica Lefkow  and produced by Matthew Gregory, to run in June. Feb 16, 6.30pm-9.30pm, Feb 17, 6.30pm-9.30pm, 23/F Pacific Place 2, Queens Rd East, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2547 9114

Book Collection

Hong Kong public libraries are collecting general adult and children's books (except textbooks and magazines), today-Feb 26 at  all public libraries for the Book Donation and Sale Campaign 2006. All books will go on sale for $5, from Feb 25-26, 10am-6pm at HK Central Library, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay; Kai Tak East Sports Centre, 30 Luk Hop St, San Po Kong; and Yuen Wo Rd Sports Centre, 8 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2921 0221

FilmPerpetual Transition:  The Cinema of Chor Yuen

Films produced by director Chor Yuen  portraying the evolution  of  the Hong Kong film industry in the second half of the 20th century (including the following two films). Today-Mar 4, HK Film Archive,  50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho,  $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.filmarchive.gov.hk.

A Man's Betrayal, Pt 1

The first in a two-part drama, this chronicles the hardships felt by a large family splintering into smaller factions. In Cantonese. Today, 2.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

A Man's Betrayal, Pt 2

The family move to Hong Kong  which gives the film a gritty, urban feel. This time they have been torn apart by the war. In Cantonese. Today,  5.15pm, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

The Legacy of Humanism

Showcasing films based on novels of the late Ba Jin (1904-2005), an influential figure in challenging social conventions and the status quo. Wed-Mar 4, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho,  $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.filmarchive.gov.hk

Mystery of the Nile

Travel along one of the world's deadliest rivers, witnessing crocodiles and hippos, gunfire from bandits and ancient temples.  Daily, 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm, Omnimax Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226.  Ends July 31

MACAUInternational Ballroom Dancers

Six dancers from Belarus present modern dance techniques. Today-Feb 28, times vary, Xanadu Bar, Sands Entertainment Complex, Largo de Monte Carlo, free. Inquiries: (853) 883 388

First Macau International  Magic Festival

A magic gala combining the elements of classic, comedic and grand illusions by international magicians.  Fri-Sat, 8pm, Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, Admission: $160, $120, $90, Inquiries: (853) 555 555 or www.ccm.gov.mo

Experimentation of Art  Creation Exhibition

Local artists present experimental works that celebrate the transition into the Year of the Dog. Daily, noon-7pm (closed Tue), Ox Warehouse, Intersection of Av  do Coronel Mesquita and Av do Almirante Lacerda, free. Inquiries: (853) 530 026 or www.olhart space.org.mo Ends Feb 26

Eternal Love

Celebrating Valentine's Day, the Macau Orchestra performs opera excerpts by Mozart, Bizet, Verdi  and Rossini in arias, duets and a quartet. Feb 14, 8pm, Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av Xian Xing Hai, $180, $120, $60, Inquiries: (853) 555 555 or (853)  399 6600 or www.ccm.gov.mo

Exhibition of Historical Treasures of China in Macau

Featuring 70 documents and objects from the Tang, Yuan, Ming, Qing and contemporary period. Tue-Sun, 10am-6 pm,  3/F Museum of Macau, Praceta  do Museu de Macao, No 112, Admission: $15 for adults, $8 for children under 12, senior citizens over 60 and students, Inquiries: (853) 357 911  or www.macau museum.gov.mo Ends Mar 5

National

BEIJING

Peking Opera Show

A synthesis of stylised acting, singing, dancing, martial arts  and fanciful costumes. Daily, 7.20pm-8.30pm, Chaoyang Theatre, 120-200 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10)  6417 7845 or www.piao.com.cn

2006 Beijing Symphony  Orchestra Series Season

Tan Lihua  conducts the orchestra, along with percussion  soloist  Lee Biao. Feb 25, 7.30pm, Forbidden City Music Hall,  west side of Tiananmen, (inside Zhongshan Park) 120-380 yuan.  Inquiries: (86 10) 6417 7845 or www.piao.com.cn

Shanghai

Retrospective 12+ Contemporary Experimental Images

Showcasing internationally recognised experimental filmmakers including Martin  Sastre,  Carlos A. Morelli,  Shelly Silver,  Lynne Sachs,  Scott Stark  and Peter Rose.  Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art, No 27 Duolun Rd, 5, 10 yuan. Inquiries: www.duolunart.org Ends Feb 15

Closer

The drama involves four strangers entangled in chance meetings, instant attractions and brutal betrayals. Feb 17-Feb 26,  Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre,  288 Anfu Rd, 100 yuan. Inquiries:  (86 21) 6374 8445

Orchid Finger

Tang Maohong  exhibits silk-screen prints of humorous images such as an overgrown snail confronting a headless man. Tue-Sun, 1pm-6pm, Shanghart H-Space, Bldg 18,  50 Moganshan Rd. Inquiries: www.shangartgallery.com  Ends Feb 28

TAIPEI

The Phantom of the Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber's  musical tells the story of a love triangle between a beautiful opera singer, her lover and a mysterious phantom. Today-Mar 12, 7.30pm and 2.30pm, National Theatre, 21-1 Chungshan S Rd, NT$1,200-6,600. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

Rent with Karen Mok

Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winning Broadway musical, featuring Hong Kong star Karen Mok Man-wai, deals with AIDS, homosexuality and artists struggling in New York. Tue- Feb 12, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Taipei International Convention Centre, No 1, Sec 5, Xinyi Rd. NT$1,000-6,000. Inquiries: (88 62) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw

Shaolin in the Winds

The musical brings together China's top modern dancer and  Shaolin kung-fu practitioners to tell the dramatic story of an aspiring young kung-fu master. Wed-Sat, 2pm and 7.30pm, Sun Yet Sen Memorial Hall, No 505, Jenai Rd, Sect 4, NT$800-2,500. Inquiries:  (88 62) 2741 5988

REGIONAL

BANGKOK

Andy Williams

The singer belts out his golden oldies at a romantic Valentine's gala dinner.  Feb 16, 8.30pm, Bangkok Convention Centre, Sofitel Central Plaza, Lat Phrao Rd, 5,500 baht including gala dinner. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

Bangkok 100 Rock Festival

The inaugural two-day Bangkok 100 Rock Festival sees an impressive line-up of overseas and local talent, including Oasis,  Franz Ferdinand,  and ex-Stone Roses' Ian Brown,  Stereophonics,  Placebo,  Snow Patrol,  Maximo Park  and dEUS,  as well as local talents Flure, Ebola,  Bodyslam,  Big Ass and Modern Dog.  Feb 18-19, 4.30pm-midnight, Lakeside, Muangthong Thani, Chaengwattana Rd, 1,000-3,000 baht (one-day), 1,700-5,000  baht (two-day). Inquiries: www.thaiticketmaster.com or www.bkk100rock.com

Reptilian relationships

Thanet Awsinsiri  uses white space and bright colours to portray a sense of peace and harmony in the world, exploring the relationships between man and the environment. Thu-Sun, 11am-7pm, 100 Tonson Gallery, Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Rd. Inquiries: (662) 684 1527 or www.100tonsongallery.com

Singapore

Long House

Family values, bonding and the impact of modernism hit home  in this dark comedy presented by Toy Factory Theatre Ensemble.  In  Putonghua. Tue-Wed,  8pm, Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$30. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

Oriental Paganini Huang Mengla  and Lu Siqing  - Duo Violin Recital

Honoured with the highest performance awards at the  Paganini International Violin Competition in Italy, the two Chinese violinists perform Paganini's   24 Caprices.  Tue, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, S$20-$60. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

The Last Night of Taipan Jin

The story of dance hostess Taipan Jin, played by Chinese actress Liu Xiaoqing.  In Putonghua with English surtitles. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre, S$20-$100. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Odyssey of a Photojournalist

Photojournalist John Isaac's  images of Kashmir and its  people.  Daily, 10am-7pm, the  Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, free. Inquiries: (65) 6332 6903.  From Fri-Feb 19

Arts of Star Wars movies

Behind the scenes  with costumes, photos and gadgets. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm, Fri, 10am-9pm, Singapore Science Centre, 15 Science Centre Rd, $12. Inquiries: (65) 6425 2500. Ends Apr 3

Tokyo

Franz Ferdinand

The Glaswegians perform. Thu, 7pm, Zepp Tokyo, Odaiba, 6,800 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3444 6751

Elvis Costello

The eclectic rock singer performs tunes from his latest album.  Sat, 6pm; Feb 12, 5pm, Showa Women's University Hitomi Memorial Hall, Sangenjaya, 9,000, 10,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5474 9999

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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