Exhibitions Off the Beaten Path: Minorities in Asia American Michael Schenker's photographs of his journey to the Uighur alleys of the Silk Road and the highlands of Sarjaga with the Kyrgyz. Tue-Wed, 3pm-midnight, Fotogalerie, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Wed Milestone: Works by Wu Shanzhuan The pop artist exhibits seals made of metal. Tue-Wed, 10am-6.30pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, 202 Henley Building, 5 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Wed Tang 2 Li Xinping's Tang-inspired ceramics, and figurative and abstract paintings. Today, noon-5pm, tomorrow-Wed, 10.30am-7.30pm, Osage Gallery, 45 Caine Rd, L/G Shop 1, corner of Old Bailey St, SoHo. Inquiries: 2537 0688. Ends Wed Pham Luan: Observer, Painter and Traveller The Vietnamese artist paints scenes from his travels, including canals in Amsterdam. Today-tomorrow, 10.30am-6pm, Tue-Thu, 9.30am-6.30pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends Thu Nayanaa Kanodia: Pioneer of Indian L'Art Naif Nayanaa Kanodia portrays Indian life through humorous and colourful images of overcrowded cafes, bustling streets and village life. Tue-Fri, 10.30am-6.30pm, Reflections Contemporary Indian Art, 22/F Onfem Tower, 29 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 5438. Ends Fri A Journey of Masterpieces Featuring paintings and bronzes by 20th-century European masters including Picasso, Renoir, Dali, Chagall, Buffet, Miro, Leger and Utrillo. Daily, 10.30am-7.30pm, Opera Gallery, G/F Pacific House, 20 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2810 1208. Ends Apr 23 Evocations Four sculptors - Sui Jianguo, Ye Shan, Wei Xiaoming and Cai Zhisong - with five international painters portray the human form. Daily, 10am-7pm, Baoqu Tang Modern Art Gallery, L156-159, InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2723 1928. Ends May 7 He Baili's Idyllic Hong Kong in Ink Trained in the Lingnan School of Chinese painting, He Baili presents works that include Hong Kong landscapes and small boats from the 1960s to the present day. Tue-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm (closed public holidays), University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pokfulam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends May 14 The Art of Mark Rothko: Selections from the National Gallery of Art, Washington Exhibits from different phases of the abstract expressionist's career range from his early figurative representations and surrealist compositions to mature works of monumental size and colour. Daily, 10am-6pm (closed on Thu, except public holidays), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jun 4 Early 20th-Century Guangdong Painting Featuring early 20th-century Guangdong paintings by artists including Gao Jianfu, Huang Shaomei, Huang Bore, Zhang Guchu, Zhao Haogong and Lu Zhenhuan. Daily, 10am-6pm, (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jul 30 Ancient Chinese Weapons Featuring China's bronze age (2,000BC), showing weapons which were props for ritual sacrifices, badges of rank, works of art and conspicuous displays of luxury. Daily, 10am-5pm (closed Thu), HK Museum of Coastal Defence, 175 Tung Hei Rd, Shau Kei Wan, $5-$10. Inquiries: 2569 1500. Ends Sept 20 Performing ArtsHuqin Recital A huqin (Chinese two-stringed instrument) recital as part of the Academy Alumni Concert Series. Today, 6.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, free (tickets available 30 mins before the show, first-come, first-served). Inquiries: 2584 8514 David Tao: Love Can World Tour The Taiwanese singer/songwriter performs his fusion of R&B, soul, jazz and country music. Today, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hunghom, $100-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2996 3988 Academy Music Concert by Macao Youth Symphony Orchestra and the SBS Radio and Television Youth Orchestra Featuring conductor Matthew Krel and pianist Long I-Ian. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, free (tickets available 30 mins before the show, first-come, first-served). Inquiries: 2584 8514 Het Collectief The Belgium chamber ensemble with pianist Thomas Dieltjens, violinist Wibert Aerts, cellist Martijn Vink, flautist Toon Fret and clarinettist Benjamin Dieltjens perform music by Bach, Stravinsky and Schonberg. Tue, 6.30pm, Lee Hysan Concert Hall, Esther Lee Building, Chung Chi College, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, free. Inquiries: 2609 6716 Justin Lo - Two Good Shows After a sold-out show last month, pop singer Justin Lo returns with hits including Good Guy. Tue-Wed, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hunghom, $100-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2996 3988 Piano Performance by Temirzhan Yerzhanov The pianist from Kazakhstan performs. Thu, 7pm-9pm, The Music and Drama Institute, Recital Hall, 16/F Dotcom House, 128 Wellington St, Central, $100, $150. Inquiries: 2526 1499 Love You Once Again Club en Rose perform a drama about four women and a Chinese opera singer who is looking for a missing dream girl. In Cantonese. Thu-Sat, 8pm (Sat also at 3pm), Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $65, $80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Returning from Japan, Theatre Hikosen fuse the classic tale with singing, colourful props and life-size performers in puppet costumes. In Cantonese. The matinee on Fri is in Japanese with English subtitles. Fri-Apr 23, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. Apr 25, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan. All shows 3pm and 8pm. $90-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 Dragon Double Cellist Li Wei and violinist Lu Siqing perform with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in a repertoire of Brahms' Double Concerto and Shostakovich's Symphony No 8. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030 The Horn John Cheng conducts 16 horn players, including Michael Chan, Jack Cheng, Cheung Fat-wing and Sunny Cheung in a repertoire of chamber horn music and two world-premiere works by composers Lo Hau-man and Stefan Au. Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central, $150, $220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9042 4090 Songs from the Himalayas Thrangu Vajrayana Buddhist Centre present the sacred music and dance of Tibet. Tibetan chanting with Chinese surtitles. Apr 25, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$600 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2760 8381 A Date with Mozart The Hong Kong Sinfonietta teams up with comedian/actor/director Cheung Tat-ming for a night of Mozart's serenades, operas, symphonies and concertos. Narration in Cantonese. Apr 26-27, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336 Ashes to Ashes Theatre du Pif tackle Harold Pinter's play about a wife's memory of a sinister yet seductive relationship and her husband's determination to reveal the truth. Starring Sean Curran and Bonni Chan. Apr 27-29, 8pm, Fringe Club, Fringe Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $80 (members), $90 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 Carmen Opera Hong Kong present Bizet's opera about a military man in Spain who falls in love with a gypsy named Carmen. Starring mezzo-sopranos Annie Vavrille (France) and Hermine May (Romania), accompanied by the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra. In French with Chinese and English surtitles. May 18-20, 7.30pm, May 21, 2.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $150-$880 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2234 0303 Extra-curricular Easter Magic with Poco Poco Panda, Reenie Rabbit and their friends host an Easter party featuring surprises, games and activities for kids including design your own bunny balloon and a treasure hunt. Today, 2pm-5pm, New World Plaza, G/F New World Centre, 20 Salisbury Rd, TST, free (registration required). Inquiries: www.pocosfunclub.com Call for Performers Cahoots Theatre Projects, a Canadian theatre company, will visit next month to look for English-speaking actors for staged readings. Deadline: tomorrow. Inquiries: www.cahoots.ca Piano Masterclass with Temirzhan Yerzhanov The Music and Drama Institute and The Vienna School of Music and Arts present pianist Temirzhan Yerzhanov who offers a masterclass for piano students. Tue, 7pm-9pm, The Music and Drama Institute, 16/F Dotcom House, 128 Wellington St, Central, $100, $200. Inquiries: 2526 1499 Lara A. Shah Healer Lara A. Shah introduces her book The Freedom of Innocence - A Journey into the Heart of All That Is and leads laughing circles. Every Mon, Wed and Sat, starting Tue (except Apr 29 and May 13), various times, NetworkCARE Hong Kong, 11A Carfield Building, 75-77 Wyndham St, Central, $300. Inquiries: 2868 9792 Composition - Chamber Music Workshop: Het Collectief The Belgium chamber ensemble offer a workshop. Wed, 12.30pm-2pm, Rm LG01, Hui Yeung Shing Building, Chung Chi College, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, free. Inquiries: 2609 6716 Book Talk by Po Chung Co-founder of DHL (Asia Pacific Region), Po Chung talks about books and reading your way through mid-life, from success to fulfilment. In English. Thu, 7.15pm-9pm, Special Collections, 1/F Main Library, University of Hong Kong, Bonham Rd, Pokfulam, free. Inquiries: 2859 8903 Freeing Up M&As in China Economist Ken Davies presents a report on Investment Policy Review of China 2006: Open Policies towards Mergers and Acquisitions. Thu, 12.45pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $150 (members), $180, including lunch. Inquiries: 2521 1511 FilmHK International Film Festival Featuring more than 240 films, world premieres, documentaries, shorts and outdoor screenings (including the following three films). Until Wed, various venues and times, $30-$60. Inquiries: www.hkiff.org.hk Good Night, and Good Luck George Clooney co-writes, directs and stars in this Oscar-nominated film about CBS reporter Edward Murrow who challenged Senator McCarthy and his anti-communist witchhunt. Today, 9pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $55 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 9009 Invisible Waves Joining a cruise from Hong Kong to Phuket, sous chef Kyoji tries to leave behind thoughts of his lover in Macau. Cinematography by Chris Doyle. Today, 9.30pm, UA Langham Place, Mongkok, $55 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 9009 Vera Drake Mike Leigh directs this film about good samaritan, Vera Drake (played by Oscar nominee Imelda Staunton), who helps women with unwanted pregnancies in 1950s England. Tomorrow, 6pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $55 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009 Master of Genres: Nakagawa Nobuo Showcasing films by Japanese director Nakagawa Nobuo, known for his horror classics including The Lady Vampire and Ghost Story of Yotsuya. Today-May 14, various venues and times, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hkiff.org.hk The Glorious Modernity of Kong Ngee 1950s-60s films (including the following film) produced by film studio Kong Ngee. Today-Jun 11, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139 Incredible Rumour Filmmaker Ho Kian-ngiap charts the destructive power of rumours set within a code of family honour. Starring Connie Chan Po-chu and Lui Kay. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Tue, 5pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139 MACAULegend of the Island God New Born Performers' debut drama about a disaster with an island god who offers three choices to the terrified residents. In Cantonese. Today, 8pm, Hiu Kok Experimental Studio, Rua dos Pescadores 82-86, Nam Fung Industrial Bldg, 12th A, 15 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 663 8396 Joint Concert with Youth Orchestras from Australia and Macau The Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra and the SBS Radio Television Youth Orchestra from Australia perform a joint concert. Tue, 8pm, Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, free. Inquiries: (853) 252 899 Reminiscences of Bohemia A performance by The Macau Orchestra of music by Antonin Dvorak, Josef Suk and Bohuslav Martinu. Fri, 8pm, D Pedro V Theatre, St Augustine's Square, 30 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 399 6633 or www.icm.gov.mo Sixth Macau Design Biennale A selection of 200 works by designers from the mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Daily, 10am-7pm, Exhibition Gallery, Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, Av. Xian Xing Hai, free. Inquiries: (853) 721 916 or www.adm.org.mo Ends Apr 23 Microcosm Chinese contemporary art works including Hu Xiangcheng's video and photography installation Not a Common Way and Jiang Zhi's video Moment 1. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 5 patacas, Inquiries: (853) 791 9814 or www.artmuseum.gov.mo Ends Jun 18 NATIONAL BEIJING Jean-Jacques Milteau Concert The Parisian blues harmonica player performs. Sat, 7.30pm, Forbidden City Music Hall, west side of Tiananmen Square, (inside Zhongshan Park) 80-580 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 6417 7845 or www.piao.com.cn Beijing Symphony Orchestra Zhu Hui conducts the orchestra in a programme including Rachmaninoff's Symphony No 3. Apr 23, 7.30pm, Beijing Music Hall, Liubukou 1 Beixinhua Jie, Xuanwu. 30-80 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 6417 7845 or www.piao.com.cn Shanghai The Myth of Vivaldi's Four Seasons The Italian Music Chamber Orchestra plays Vivaldi's Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Today, 7.30pm, Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Rd, 120-680 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6374 4968 or www.piao.com.cn Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees Magnetic Tour The singer/songwriter performs. May 15, 7.30pm, Shanghai Grand Stage, 1111 Caoxi Rd, 280-2,280 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6374 4968 TAIPEI Hamlet by Ping Fong Theatre The Shakespearean play is performed in Putonghua. Today, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Metropolitan Hall, No 25, Pateh Rd, Sec 3, NT$500-$2,500, Inquiries: (88 62) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw 41 Plus 1 Movie Themes Concert Italian pianist Rolando Nicolosi, who has collaborated with opera singers including Pavarotti and Domingo, performs songs from Italian-themed movies including The Godfather. Fri, 7.30pm, National Concert Hall, 21-1 Chungshan S Rd, NT$350-$2,500. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393-9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw Gaelforce Dance The Irish River Dance troupe's latest dance musical combines traditional Irish dance, music and special effects. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Taipei International Convention Centre, No 1, Xinyi Rd, Sec 5, NT$600-$3,600. Inquiries: (88 62) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw Russia Star Festival Ballet Troupe The troupe perform Tchaikovsky's ballets. Wed: Swan Lake. Fri: The Sleeping Beauty. Shows at 7.30pm. Sun Yet-sen Memorial Hall, No 505, Jenai Rd, Sec 4, NT$500-2,000. Inquiries: (88 62) 2741 5988 or www.ticket.com.tw REGIONAL BANGKOKDJ SUV The British DJ breaks new sonic ground with Latin, Brazilian, Hindu and Moroccan grooves. Thu, 9pm, Q Bar, Sukhumvit Soi 11, 600 baht, includes two drinks. Inquiries: (662) 252 3274 or www.qbarbangkok.com Right Royal Rock Thai rockers unite to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the king's accession to the throne. Headlining is Bodyslam, joined by bands including Big Ass, Potato and Sek Loso. Sat, 5pm, Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Chaengwattana Rd, 300-800 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com Zansab: 4 Sea We Do A group of artists who encompass both traditional and modern Thai musical styles perform. Thu, 7pm, Professor Sangvian Indaravijaya Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, Auditorium, 3/F the Stock Exchange of Thailand, 62 Ratchadapisek Rd, 300 baht. Inquiries: (662) 576 1056 or www.zansab.com Jacques-Leon Charrier The self-taught French artist's paintings of Buddhist monks. Daily, 9am-8pm, Amantee Gallery, Chaengwattana Soi 13, free. Inquiries: (662) 982 8694 or www.amantee.com Ends Apr 23 Singapore West Side Story The Broadway musical with music by Leonard Bernstein. Today-Apr 30, 8pm (Sat-Sun also at 2pm), no shows Mon, Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Dr, S$38-$148. Inquiries: www.sistic.com Private Lives A comedy by Noel Coward where a divorced couple, now remarried, take their respective honeymoons with their new partners in the same hotel. Wed-Sat, Wed and Fri (includes dinner), 7pm; Thu and Sat, 8pm, Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Rd, S$100-$250. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com Umbilical Brothers Known as the Umbies, the comic duo perform their off-Broadway comedy Speedmouse, which has won critical acclaim as a hilarious rollercoaster ride. Thu-Sat, 8pm, Victoria Theatre, S$35-$65. Inquiries: www.sistic.com Death and the Maiden Ariel Dorfman's award-winning psychological thriller about a woman who believes that an unexpected guest tortured and raped her in the past. Thu-Apr 30, 8pm (Sat-Sun also at 3pm, no show Monday), DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Rd, S$29-$42. Inquiries: www.sistic.com Tokyo Craig David The R&B singer performs. Today, 5pm, tomorrow-Tue, 7pm, Zepp Tokyo, Odaiba, 7,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3475 9999 Techno-Frontier 2006 Exposition of advanced electronic and mechatronic technologies. Wed-Fri, 10am-5pm, Makuhari Messe, 1,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3434 1391 Urbtix: 2734 9009 Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999 Fringe: 2521 7251 CityLine: 2317 6666 HK Ticketing: 3128 8288 For a complete listings service, e-mail totallyhk@scmp.com
