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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Enlightenment

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

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, 10am-6.30pm, Plum Blossoms, G6, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189. Ends today

Circle Squaring

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

Chouette, C'est le Weekend

(Great, It's the Weekend)

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

Mongolia: Vastness, Magnificence and Simplicity

Marc Progin's  photography exhibition of his 7,500km bicycle journey across the Gobi desert and Kanghai mountains.  Daily, 10am-noon, 3pm-5.30pm, The Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2619 9662. Ends Mar 20

Performing Arts

Just the Tonic

Debut run of stand-up comedians including award-winning British TV comedian Jeff Green  and Scottish impressionist Geoff Bozy.  Today, 9pm, Amici Restaurant, 1/F, 81-85 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, $200. Inquiries: 2866 1918

Joint Vocal & Piano Recital

The Music & Drama Institute presents a performance by German baritone Ken-David Masur  and American pianist Melinda Lee.  Today, 7.30pm, MDI Recital Hall, 16/F Dotcom House, 128 Wellington St, Central, $100, $200. Inquiries: 2526 1499

Roy Chubby Brown Live

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

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,  8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $170-$470 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. Today,  8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $160-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Doming Lam at 80

A Birthday Concert

Under the baton of Yan Huichang,  the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performs a tribute concert celebrating the 80th birthday of composer Doming Lam. Programme includes Lam's works Autumn Execution, The Insect World and Silent Prayer. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $150-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Metamorphoses

Conductor Edo de Waart  leads the HK Philharmonic Orchestra with the Academy Symphony Orchestra in a programme including Hindemith's Symphonic Metamorphosis. Featuring solo cellist Xiong Yin.  Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hkpo.com

Extra-curricular

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

Workshop Day 1 & 2

Salsa workshops with international dancers including Singapore's Salsamanate, who will perform at the 2006 New York Salsa Congress. Today-tomorrow, 10am-5pm, Rm 603-608, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, $558 (per day). Inquiries: hksalsafestival@yahoo.com.hk

Heritage Walking Tour: From Hong Kong Center  to Cemetery

The Women in Publishing Society hosts a historical walking tour  with historian and author Dr Gillian Bickley.  The walk starts at The Center, 99 Queen's Road Central, and ends at the former colonial cemetery. Today, 10.15am-1pm, $150 (members), $200, includes cost of taxi (registration required). Inquiries: events@hkwips.org

Film

Focus: First Cuts - #3 Love Story

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

Before Sunset

The sequel to Before Sunrise. Jesse (Ethan Hawke)  and Celine (Julie Delpy)  reconnect in Paris after losing touch for nine years. Instead of one evening together, they only have a few hours to reveal their true feelings. In English and French with Chinese and English subtitles. Tomorrow, 12.30pm, Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Gardens, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, $40. Inquiries: www.cinema.com.hk

Night Scene

Saturday Soul with DJ Low

Placed ninth at London's World DMC Team Battle and a regular  at gigs such as Cream Live@Genting Highlands and the Elektricity Asia tour, DJ Low (Loops Collective) from Kuala Lumpur spins drum'n' bass and breakbeat. Support from DJs Kay C,  J-P and Teem. Today,  11pm, V13 Vodka Bar, 13 Old Bailey St, Central, free. Inquiries: info@magneticsoul.co.uk

DJ Meat Katie

The producer and DJ Meat Katie (Mark Pember),  who has supported The Chemical Brothers,  Asian Dub Foundation  and Death in Vegas,  mixes a brand of tech-funk, tribal house and electro. Support by David Lam  and Darka.  Today, 11pm, Gossip 17, 17/F Park Commercial Centre, 180 Tung Lo Wan Rd, Causeway Bay, $200 (advance at HMV or before 11pm), $240. Inquiries: 6554 7777

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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