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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Wet Wet Kids: Cosplay Generation

Almond Chu's  photographs of life-size subversive street fashions worn by local teenagers, ranging from Lolita costumes to S&M outfits. Today, 11am-8pm, Shanghai Street Artspace, 404 Shanghai St, Yau Ma Tei. Inquiries: 2948 8500. Ends today

Heavenly Creatures Chinese Snuff Bottles

Collections include bottles made of glass, porcelain, jade and quartz of imperial and non-imperial origins. Today, 1.30pm-5.30pm, The University Museum and Art Gallery,  The University of Hong Kong,  94 Bonham Rd, Pokfulam. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends today

Through Our Eyes: A Photographic View of Hong Kong by Its Youth

A non-profit photographic project to promote education among youth with images by Form 2 students. Today-tomorrow, 11am-9pm, Multi-Purpose Court, SportX,  Level 2, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, TST. Inquiries: 2232 0088.  Ends tomorrow

Pleasurable Pursuits '06

Creative artworks in various media by docents of the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Today-tomorrow, 10am-7pm, Tue, 10am-4pm, Exhibition Gallery, 4/F HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 9642 4105. Ends Tue

CellarMasters Collection

Exhibition of Asian works depicting landscapes, figures and boats.  Tomorrow-Tue, 10am-8pm,  CellarMasters Gallery, 9/F, 50 Stanley St, Central. Inquiries: 2522 0405. Ends Tue

Songs of Nature

Australian artist Paul Margocsy  paints naturalist works of swans, ducks and kingfishers.  Tomorrow-Tue, 10.30am-6.30pm, Art Beatus, Shop 301-302 Exchange Square, 1 Podium, Central. Inquiries: 2526 0818. Ends Tue

Fung Ming-chip Abstract Chinese calligraphy including works from his Airplane Landscape Series. Tomorrow-Tue, 10am-6pm, Alisan  Fine Arts, 315 Prince's Bldg, 10 Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends Tue

Olaf Mooij

The artist presents small, wacky cars and trucks modified with long locks of hair. Tomorrow-Tue, 10.30am-7.30pm, Art Statements, G/F, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 9502 3847. Ends Tue

Excavated Future

Zhao Guanghui blends themes of animals and humans in fibreglass and lacquer sculptures. Chen Changwei  creates works including a skull and Mao bust with a stylised curvaceous texture. Tomorrow-Tue, 10am-6.30pm, Hanart TZ  Gallery, 202 Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019.  Ends Tue

Thai Abstraction

Thai artists Somyot Hanuntasuk,  Somboon Hormtientong  and Thaiwijit's abstract artworks. Today, 2pm-7pm, tomorrow-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, G/F, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Tue

Katherine Strevens

The New Zealand painter presents works from her La Natura collection of acrylic on gold leaf and gesso. Daily, 11am-10pm, New Zealand Focus Centre, 1/F, 439-445 Hennessy Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: katherinestrevens.com. Ends Tue

The 2005 Venice Biennale Hong Kong Response Exhibition

Anothermountainman  and Chan Yuk-keung's   works inspired by the Venice Biennale, including a Venetian-style window treatment and an installation of a floating city. Daily, 10am-6pm (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Mar 5

Hong Kong Art Biennial  Exhibition 2005

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

Performing Arts

Beyond Our Ken on Stage

The Princess Blackbox stages a drama about a princess who is kicked out of paradise because of a nude photograph on the internet. Starring Joey Leung, Kearan Pang and Vinzie Wong with live music accompaniment. In Cantonese. Today, 3pm and 8pm, McAuley Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9302 2459

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

Doming Lam at 80

A Birthday Concert

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

A Touch of Zen (sold out)

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. Today, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $160-$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Elisabeth Leonskaja Piano Recital

Pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja performs pieces including Schumann's Papillon, Brahms' Six Piano Pieces and Schubert's piano sonata. Thu, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $180-$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Ivan Fischer  conducts Britain's leading period instrument orchestra, along with soprano Ruth Ziesak  and violinist Elizabeth Wallfisch  in music mainly by Mozart from the Enlightenment period. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $340-$580 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2824 2430

Nora (A Doll's House)

Thomas Ostermeier  directs Henrik Ibsen's  19th-century drama of sexual politics and psychological violence set in a ritzy apartment with Nora (Anne Tismer),  her banker husband and children. In German with Chinese and English surtitles. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $200-$450 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2824 2430

Ivo Papasov and His Wedding Band

Winner of the Audience Award at the 2005 BBC Awards for World Music, clarinettist Ivo Papasov and his wedding band perform a mix of Bulgarian and Balkan folk music with modern elements. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $160-$280 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

Paquito D'Rivera  with  the New York Voices

Saxophonist, composer and seven-time Grammy-award winner Paquito D'Rivera,  with his band (pianist Alon Yavnai,  bassist Oscar Stagnaro,  drummer Mark Walker  and trombonist Jay Ashby)  and vocalists from New York Voices (Kim Nazarian,  Peter Eldridge,  Lauren Kinhan  and Darmon Meader),  present the sounds of Brazilian rhythms and Latin jazz vocals. Post-performance discussion with the artist. Mar 10-11, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $270-$470 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Hedda Gabler

Henrik Ibsen's  drama focuses on a  general's daughter who is terrified of scandal and gossip, and tries everything in her power to take control. Starring Or Ka-kee  and Chan Sze-man. In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Sat, 7.45pm, (Sat also at 2.45pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $90, $75 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500

This is Wales

A showcase of Welsh music featuring traditional and contemporary songs by Meinir Heulyn (harp)  and Anthony Stuart Lloyd (baritone).  Tomorrow-Tue, noon-2pm, 5pm-8pm, Oval Atrium, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, free. Inquiries:  2590 1808

The Blue Room

Stylus Productions stage David Hare's  The Blue Room, where a chain of 10 sexual encounters link a multitude of characters including a cab driver and a prostitute. Starring Adam West  and Kat Cooper.  Tue-Fri,  7.30pm, Fringe Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $130 (members), $150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Bravo! China

Edo de Waart  conducts the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in a programme including the Spring Festival, An Enchanted Evening  and Butterfly Lover's violin concerto starring soloist Lu Si-qing.  Wed, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST; Thu, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2450 4202

Singing and Living in Harmony

The Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation celebrates its first year with a concert by jazz and blues vocalist Marjorie Mullings.  Proceeds go to charity. Mar 7, 6.15pm (drinks), 7.15pm (concert), St. John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central, $300-$1,500. Inquiries: 2525 6033

Extra-curricular

Pre-Concert Talks Red Priest

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

Craft Demonstrations

Part of This is Wales programme, featuring contemporary basket weaving by Susie Vaughan  and sculpture in metal by Ann Catrin Evans.  Tomorrow-Wed, 10.30am-noon (tomorrow also at 2pm-5pm) Oval Atrium, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2590 1808

Dinner, Quiz & Dancing

A fun night of dinner, trivia and music by violinist Ricardo de Mello  from the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Tue, 7.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $348. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Oil, Security and the World Foreign and Economic Policy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabian consul-general, Alaudeen Alaskary,  talks about the country's political, social and economic development. Tue, 12.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $150 (members), $180, includes lunch. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Hong Kong ArtWalk

Annual art event highlighting 40 art galleries in SoHo and Central mixed with wine and snacks. Proceeds go to charity. Wed, 5pm-midnight, various venues, $400 (at participating galleries). Inquiries: www.hongkongartwalk.com

OutLoud!

Open poetry reading of Seamus Heaney's  poems. Wed, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. New readers welcome. Inquiries: Martin@Alexander.Org

Venetian Masked Dinner

Aqua's  new Italian chef, Giovanni Pugliano, presents a night of  entertainment with Venetian-themed performers. Wed, entertainment starts at 8.30pm, Aqua, 29/F One Peking Rd, TST, $688, $918, includes dinner. Inquiries: 3427 2288

Language Clinic

English-Speaking Union presents author  Gillian Bickley  who offers advice on English language problems. Thu, 6pm-8pm (by appointment only), Venue: G04 The Center,  99 Queen's Rd, Central, $75-$90, 15-minute session. Inquiries: 2186 8449 (call Mon-Fri between 9am-noon)

Freedom and Security  on the Internet

Speakers including Legislative Councillor Sin Chung-kai,  and Andrew Lih, Director of Technology, Journalism and Media Studies  at the University of Hong Kong, question the freedom of speech on the internet. Thu, 12.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $150 (members), $180, includes lunch. Inquiries:  2521 1511

Eva Yerbabuena Ballet

Flamenco Dance Workshop

For dancers with flamenco experience. Eva Yerbabuena, winner of the Nacional de Cordoba Antonio Gades' Award, conducts a workshop. In English. Fri, 2pm-3.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, Rehearsal Rm 1,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $200. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Film

Before Sunset

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

Spring Obsession  (Love Has Many Faces)

Chor Yuen's  romantic drama with  Patsy Kar Ling  playing a woman who has lost her innocence alongside  Patrick Tse Yin  as a naive young man.    Also stars  Keung Chung-ping  and Lee Hong-kum.  In Cantonese. Today, 5pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

Human Relationships

Inspired by a family in Ba Jin's hometown of Chengdu, director Lee Sun-fung  exposes the injustice of gender discrimination with one of his favourite actors, Ng Cho-fan, and child star Bill Chan. In Cantonese. Today, 2.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

Adultery

Wong Hang's drama  set in a Gothic mansion with Victorian furnishings, about betrayal, adultery and meddling members of the couple's extended family. In Cantonese. Fri, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd,  Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

The Fast Runner (Atanarjuat)

In a small Inuit community, the history of an evil curse is retold. Amid violence, death and conflict, Atanarjuat - the fast runner - tries to escape the cycle of vengeance. In Inuktitut  with Chinese and English subtitles. Mar 5, 11.30am, Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Gardens, Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, $40. Inquiries: www.cinema.com.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 Jul 31

MACAU

Harbinger of Spring

Showcasing New Year traditions such as embroidery, shadow play, paper cutouts,  musical instruments and several other folk arts from Shaanxi province and the Ningxia Hui  Autonomous Region. Today, 10am-7pm, Exhibition Hall, Macau Forum, Av. de Marciano Baptista, free. Inquiries: (853) 9884 178 or www.iacm.gov.mo Ends today

Centennial Glamour -  Exhibition of Matchbox Labels

A collection of more than 1,000 matchbox labels dating back to the Qing Dynasty showing mythological tales,  legends and auspicious symbols. Today, 10am-6pm, Taipa Houses Museum, Av. Da Praia, Taipa, free. Inquiries: (853) 988 4000. Ends today

Rambling in London

The Macau Orchestra perform works by Elgar, Holst, Walton and Arnold. Fri, 8pm, Dom Pedro V, Largo de Santo Agostinho, 30 patacas. Inquiries: www.icm.gov.mo

Li Chuan-yun Violin Recital

The violinist plays with pianist Melinda Lee in a repertoire including Prokofiev's Sonata in D major and Waxman's   Carmen Fantasy. Sat, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, $80-$200. Inquiries: www.macauticket.com

National

BEIJING

Aterballetto

Artistic director Mauro Bigonzetti,  who created works for the Kirov Ballet  and the New York City Ballet,  choreographs the Italian ballet troupe in free movements.  Fri-Sat, Poly Theatre, 14 Dong Zhi Men South Avenue, Dong Cheng District, 180-1,280 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 6417 7845 or www.piao.com.cn

China Philharmonic Orchestra

Jacek Kaspszyk  leads the China Philharmonic Orchestra and soloist Artcm Konstantinov  in a concert of Shostakovich's  Cello Concerto No 2 and Symphony No 8. Mar 5, 7.30pm, Poly Theatre, 14 Dong Zhi Men South Avenue, Dong Cheng District, 30-680 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 6417 7845 or www.piao.com.cn

Shanghai

Intersection of Time

Theatrical spectacle featuring traditional acrobatics and modern technology, fusing the themes of past, present and future. Today-Tue, 7.30pm, Shanghai Circus World, No 2266 Gonghexin Rd, 80-580 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6374 8445

Concert by Soprano Dilber

The singer from the Finland National Opera and Sweden Malmoe Opera, performs. Sat, 7.30pm, Shanghai Oriental Art Centre, Concert Hall, 50-580 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6374 8445

TAIPEI

Jump Percussion Band

The percussionists present energetic songs such as Tracking and Journey. Today, 7.30pm, Novell Hall of Performing Arts, 3-1 Sung-Shou Rd, NT$200-600. Inquiries: www.artsticket.com.tw or (88 62) 3393 9888

Sergei Nakariakov concert

The classical trumpeter performs Shostakovich's  symphony including  No 15. Today, 2.30pm, the National Concert Hall. 21-1 Chungshan S. Rd. NT$300-1,500. Inquiries: www.artsticket.com.tw or  (88 62) 3393 9888 or

Taipei Resident Flutist  Band Concert

The band joins percussionist Vic Firth  in a programme including An American in Paris, The Glenn Miller Cycle and The King of Swing. Wed, 7.30pm, National Concert Hall. 21-1 Chungshan S. Rd. NT$300-600. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

The Soul of a Painter

Showcasing 120 works by the Chinese  painter Pan Yuliang, who  pioneered female nude painting from the 1930-50's. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm, National Museum of History. 49 Nanhai Rd, NT$10-20. Inquiries: (88 62) 2361 0270 or www.nmh.gov.tw Ends Apr 9

REGIONAL

BANGKOK

50 Cent

Ink-covered rapper 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) performs with his G-Unit posse, along with Fort Minor, the new project of Linkin Park frontman Mike Shinoda. Today, 6pm, Aktiv Square, Muangthongthani, Chaengwattana Rd, 600-2,500 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

Tutu Young

Up and coming dancers get a chance to strut their stuff at Bangkok City Ballet's Ninth Junior Ballet Concert, featuring a blend of classical and contemporary dance. Fri, 4pm and Mar 5, 2pm, Main Hall, Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd, 400-500 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 www.bangkokcityballet.com

Pat Metheny

Winner of 16 Grammy awards, the American jazz guitarist performs jazz with Christian McBride (acoustic and electric bassist) and Antonio Sanchez (percussionist).  Mar 18, 7.30pm, Bangkok Convention Centre, Central Plaza Ladphrao, Ladphrao Rd, 1,250-3,500 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456

Stone Bold

Founder of the Bangkok Sculpture Centre Sermkhum Kunawong brings the best works from his collection to the National Gallery.  Wed-Sun, 9am-4pm, Chao Fa Rd, Ko Rattanakosin District (opposite the National Theatre), free. Inquiries: (662) 282 2639. Until the end of Dec

Singapore

Rosnah

Part of the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival,  the  drama tells the story of a girl's journey to study abroad against her parents' wishes. Mon-Tue, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$28. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

Army Daze

A comedy about Singapore's national service.  Five friends learn how to camouflage themselves, shoot M16's, and throw grenades. Thu, 8pm, Sat, 3pm and 8pm, Drama Centre Theatre, 100 Victoria St, S$35-$55. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Nothing But Mozart

Russian pianist Konstantin Scherbakov  performs an all-Mozart programme. Fri, 7.30pm, Centre-Theatre NUS Centre For the Arts, National University of Singapore,  50 Kent Ridge Crescent, S$20-$25. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Cubism in Asia:  Unbounded Dialogues

The first comprehensive exhibition to assemble Cubist works by modern masters of Asia and study the influence of the Western movement on the development of Asian modern art. Daily, 10am-7pm, Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd, S$3, Inquiries: (65) 6332 3222. Ends Apr 9

Tokyo

Dinosaur Jr

The indie-rock trio from Massachusetts - J Mascis,  Lou Barlow  and Murph  - play hits from Dinosaur, You're Living All Over Me and Bug. Today-tomorrow, 7pm, Shibuya-AX, 6,800 yen. Inquiries:  (81 3) 3444 6751

James Brown

The American godfather of soul performs his hits spanning 50 years. Sat-Mar 5, 6pm, Tokyo International Forum, Hall A, Marunouchi, 8,000-8,500 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5474 5944

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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