Exhibitions Explorers' Works of Art Exhibition Artist Lam Yat-chi and 18 of his students present modernistic paintings that explore conventional Chinese calligraphy and painting. Today, 9am-8pm, HK Central Library, Exhibition Gallery 4 & 5, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 3150 1234. Ends today Magic of Spring Le Thanh Son paints Vietnam's landscape with thick bold, colourful strokes. Today-Thu, 9.30am-6.30pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends Thu Beyond the Canvas Commissioned paintings by five artists who incorporate Shanghai Tang trademark items. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends May 17 Barcode + Sound Canada-based artist Mae Leong exhibits works with barcodes from products from around the world. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, 1a Space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends May 18 Neontigers by Peter Bialobrzeski Photographs of Asian megacities - Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Bangkok and Singapore in their neon-light form. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe-Institut Hongkong, 14/F, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: www.goethe.de/hongkong . Ends May 19 (Im)mortality of a Soul/City by Lo Yin-shan: A Photo/Video/Sound Installation Photograph and video stills of encounters with strangers in Paris. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun and public holidays, noon-7pm, Kapok, G/F, 9 Dragon Rd, Tin Hau Temple Rd, Tin Hau. Inquiries: www.ka-pok.com . Ends May 19 Dao Hai Phong The Vietnamese artist portrays expressionistic landscapes and fishing villages with vibrant colours. Daily, 10am-7pm, hkfineart.com gallery, 15/F, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7322. Ends May 20 A Passion for Landscapes Joseph YW Pang's photographs of peace and tranquility in landscapes. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat, 9am-noon (closed Sun and public holidays), Lobby, Chung Chi College Administration Bldg, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 3163 4144. Ends May 26 The Mapping of Asia Antique maps including Jodocus Hondius' early map of China and captains H. Kellett and R. Collinson's manuscript map of Shanghai. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Wattis Fine Art, 2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2524 5302. Ends May 28 Performing ArtsPeking Opera Gala The Peking Opera Theatre of Beijing and a cast of Peking opera virtuosi including Meng Guanglu, Du Zhenjie, Yuan Huiqin and Zhang Huifang present opera excerpts. Today: Subduing the Five Powers, Picking Up the Jade Bangle and Famen Temple. Tomorrow: The Incident at White Water Beach and A Chance Meeting with the Empress. Thu: Beating Yan Song and Yao Qi. All shows at 7.30pm. In Putonghua with English surtitles. Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, $100-$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 Le French May A seven-week festival of French-related performances, visual arts, cinema and cultural events (including the following two performances). Various venues and times. Inquiries: www.frenchmay.com . Ends Jun 21 My Father's Sword (Le Sabre de Mon Pere) Jean-Christian Grinevald directs a three-act play by Roger Vitrac about a small town in the south of France where the residents are jealously in love and affected by Hailey's Comet. In Cantonese with English and French surtitles. Tomorrow-Sat, 7.30pm Sat also at 2.30pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $65, $100 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288 Eating Dogs Tour 2006 An international hip-hop extravaganza with graffiti artists Kongo (France), Ceet (France) and Toast (Switzerland); hip-hop DJs, Djel, Soon and Get Down; breakdancers Ben and Boogaloo; and MC Max Mad Crazy. Free street performances. Sat, 6pm-late (street painting), 10pm, in C Club, California and Lux, Lan Kwai Fong, $100-$200. Inquiries: www.eatingdogstour.com Swing Time The Hong Kong Women's Choir presents a charity concert of jazz from the 1930s to 60s, featuring Nova, The Grace Notes and HK International School's The Upper Primary School Choir. Proceeds will go to The Samaritans. Tomorrow, 7.30pm-9.30pm, HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9122 1050 Lullaby of Camomile Japanese singer Emi Fujita performs. Thu, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, $280-$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6302 1333 The Sleeping Beauty Hong Kong Ballet's interpretation of Petipa-Tchaikovsky's classical ballet about a princess who is awoken from a deep sleep by a kiss from a prince. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Sun, 2.30pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, $80-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724 Connie Francis Live Happy Mother's Day Concert Connie Francis performs tracks including Where the Boys Are and Lipstick on Your Collar. Sat, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, $480-$980 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288 Godspell Off-Broadway production of the story of Christ that mixes improvisation, pantomime, gospel, folk and rock opera. May 18-20, 24-27, 7.45pm, (May 24, sold out) Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $240, $180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009 Extra-curricularOptions for Getting Into Your Next Business The Entrepreneurs Club holds a discussion with Craig Jo, of HK Radio Frequency Identification, Anthony Solimini, of Sandler Sales Institute, and architect Colin Davidson. Today, 7.15pm- 9pm, Venue, 15-19 Luard Rd, Wan Chai, free (please register). Inquiries: contact@entrepreneurs.com.hk Integrative Philosophy A Hong Kong Philosophy Cafe discussion on the rational and the spiritual. In English. Today, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, Fotogalerie, 2/F, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, free. Inquiries: 9314 8193 The Miao Minority: Tradition and Change Gina Corrigan talks about the people in the remote mountains of southwestern China. Tomorrow, 6.30pm (drinks), 7pm (talk), The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, $50, $100. Inquiries: dsilkstone@cr.gov.hk Reflections of Canadian Women Discussion and book signing with author Gina Valle of Our Grandmothers Ourselves: Reflections of Canadian Women. Tomorrow, 9am-10.30am, Fringe Club, Fotogalerie, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $80 (members), $120, includes breakfast. Inquiries: 2110 8700 FilmThe Separation Pierre (Daniel Auteuil) and Anne (Isabelle Huppert) spiral into a emotional tailspin when Anne reveals she has been cheating. In French with English subtitles. Today, 9.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, $55. Inquiries: www.cinema.com.hk Israeli Film Festival 2006 Selection of documentaries and dramas, including the following film. Various venues and times. Today-May 26, $40 Urbtix. Inquires: www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/filmprog Year Zero The absurdity of life illuminated by the stories of vastly different people. In Hebrew with Cantonese and English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central; May 17, 7.30pm, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, $40. Inquiries: 2734 9009 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
