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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Balance Beauty Bold

Textured, sculptural and abstract glass art by Americans Catharine Newell  and Steve Klein, and Australians Marcus Dillon  and Holly Grace,  presented by Gaffer Studio Glass. Today, 8am-9pm, 1/F Devon House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: www.gafferstudioglass.com. Ends today

Antique Chinese Storage and Display Cabinets

Collection of cabinets including pieces from Shanxi province with scrolling dragon carving and minimalist Ming styles. Today, 10am-7pm, Altfield Gallery, 248-9 Prince's Bldg, Central. Inquiries: 2537 6370. Ends today

Enlightenment

Painter Charan Sharma  expresses his spiritual awakening through Buddha's image. Today-tomorrow, 10.30am-6.30pm, Reflections Contemporary Indian Art, 22/F Onfem Tower, 29 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 5438. Ends tomorrow

The New Age Cadre

Husband-and-wife team Wu Shaoxiang  and Jiang Shuo  reflect on their experiences of the Cultural Revolution through satirical  bronze figures. Today-tomorrow, 10am-6.30pm, Plum Blossoms, G6, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189.  Ends tomorrow

Circle Squaring

Kenneth Walch's  acrylic hardboard paintings exploring light, colour and shapes of circles and squares. Today-tomorrow, 1pm-7pm, John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends tomorrow

Fire in the Sky

Karim Baba Kishi's photographs of sunsets shrouded in colour.  Today-tomorrow, noon-3am, Mon-Wed, noon-midnight, Economist Gallery, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends  Mar 1

Chouette, C'est le Weekend

(Great, It's the Weekend)

Guillaume LAB  from France presents pop art photographs inspired by activities of the weekend.  Today-tomorrow, 3pm-3am, Mon-Thu, 3pm-midnight, Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Mar 2

Performing ArtsThe Wonderful World of Music

Ambrose Law  conducts the HK Symphony Orchestra together with young musicians Chan Hing-hang,  Chan Hing-hou, Fung Long-hei  and Wong Hei-ching,  in a programme including Joyful Spring, The Lovely Animals and Beauty of Nature. Today,  8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan,  $60-$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

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 four shows). Today-Mar 12, various venues and times. Inquiries: www.hk.artsfestival.org

Salif Keita

The Golden Voice of Africa

The singer from Mali performs soulful Malian acoustic ballads.  Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $220-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

John Scofield  Plays the Music of Ray Charles

The jazz guitarist pays tribute to Ray Charles' soulful music. Post-performance discussion with the artist. Today-tomorrow,  8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $170-$470 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Red Priest

The baroque quartet of Piers Adams  (recorders), Julia Bishop  (violin), Angela East  (cello) and Howard Beach  (harpsichord) presents a theatrical baroque ensemble. Today, 7.45pm, and Sun, 3pm: Carnival of Seasons. Tomorrow and Sun, 7.45pm: Nightmare in Venice - A Baroque Fantasy.  HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central, $180, $240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Saffire: The Australian Guitar Quartet

Australia's best-selling classical ensemble, comprising guitarists Karin Schaupp,  Slava Grigoryan,  Gareth Koch  and Leonard Grigoryan,  plays music spanning  tango and Celtic lilts to Romanian dances and a Deep Purple cover. Tomorrow,  8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $160-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Roy Chubby Brown Live

Comedian Roy Chubby Brown  delivers outrageous, and at times offensive, material. Tomorrow, 8.15pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $250-$450 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:  3128 8288

Tom Lee Music Carnival

Monthly music event featuring  10 local bands including Lunch Box, Homeless Alien,  Shockin' Rockin' Donkeys,  Dovey, Neverland, Karat, Snoblind,  Eccentric, Garoupa  and Helter Skelter.  Sun, 2pm-6pm, HK Cultural Centre, Piazza Area C,  5 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: www.tomleemusic.com

Extra-curricular

Pre-Concert Talks: Red Priest

The baroque quartet discuss their performance style and how they interpret their works. In English. Today-tomorrow,  6.45pm-7.15pm; Sun, 2pm-2.30pm, HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central, free for ticket holders of the concert. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Li Chi-wen -  Revolutionary Leader

A Royal Asiatic Society talk by historian and author Dr Betty  Wei,  who wrote Liu Chi-wen: Biography of a Revolutionary Leader (1890-1957). Today, 6.15pm, Extension Activities Rm, 8/F HK City Hall, High Block, Edinburgh Place, Central, free, includes a free copy of the book. Inquiries: 2813 7500

HK Open Salsa Competition

Featuring contestants from around the world including  Jaime Jesus  and Little Liz (Australia);  Severine  and Mouaze (France);  and Giancarlo  and Masha  (New Zealand), plus  salsa band Azucar Latina and international DJs. Today, 8pm, New Era Piazza Dinner Theatre, Level 3, East Wing, New World Centre, TST, $298. Inquiries: www.hksalsafestival.com

Venetian Carnival

The Spanish Speaking Women's Association hosts a fancy-dress Venetian carnival with DJs and prizes for best costume. Proceeds go to charity. Tomorrow, 8pm-3am, The New Era, New World Centre, TST, $600, includes buffet dinner and one drink. Inquiries: 9831 0059

Film

Addicted to Acting

Andreas Veiel's  documentary on four students preparing for acting school, and the criticism they receive after being accepted. In German with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $20, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088

Focus: First Cuts - #3 Love Story

Kelvin Tong  directs a collection  of stories about finding true  love. In Putonghua. Tomorrow, 4pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free (registration required). Inquiries: www.focusfirstcuts.com

Night Scene

Weekend en Afrique Party

The Team of Paris host a  party celebrating works by photographer Guillaume LAB from France's art school Ecole  De Nancy.  Today, 9pm-11pm, Nzingha Lounge, G/F, 48 Peel St, SoHo, free. Inquiries: 2834 6366

Proper Villains

New York tenor saxophonist  Bruce Huron  and drummer Danny Fischer   play songs from their new album of indie jazz and improvised urban sounds. Today-tomorrow,  9pm, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free (members), $150 (members), $170. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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