Exhibitions Tofu Memo Liu Yizhou, the winner of the silver and bronze awards at the Fifth Expo of Arts & Crafts Masterpieces by National Leading Artists, presents underglaze porcelain works. Today-tomorrow, 10am-7pm, Uma G, G/F 12 St. Francis Street, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2528 3669. Ends tomorrow Syed Haider Raza Contemporary Indian paintings by Paris-based Syed Haider Raza. The works draw on the artist's memories of a childhood spent in the forests, and the Bindu, a dark, circular focal point that's the fountainhead of energy and creativity. Today-tomorrow, 10am-5pm, Veda, 3 Arbuthnot Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5885. Ends tomorrow Marilyn Monroe & Friends Sam Shaw (1912-1999) took photographs of Marilyn Monroe and her friends, including director Alfred Hitchcock, Anthony Quinn, Cary Grant, Marlon Brando, Remy Schneider and Sean Connery. Tomorrow-Tue, 10am-7pm, Art Beatus Gallery Shop 301-302, Exchange Square Podium, Exchange Square, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138. Ends Tue Brushstrokes The Mouth- and Foot-Painting Artists' Association presents works by disabled mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong artists. Today-tomorrow, 10am-10pm, Tue, 10am-1pm, L1 Promotion Area, East Point City, 8 Chung Wa Rd, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O. Inquiries: 3142 7833. Ends Tue EDITOR'S PICK Fossils of Ancient Mammals An exhibition of rare 65 million year old mammal skeletons on loan from the Beijing Museum of Natural History. Displays include an eight-metre paraceratherium tienshanensis, the largest terrestrial mammal of the prehistoric world. Today-Tue, 10am-10pm, Central Atrium, G/F, Olympian City 2, 18 Hoi Ting Rd, West Kowloon, free. Inquiries: 2333 9944. Ends Tue A New Dawn Vietnamese artist Hong Viet Dong's serene landscapes and paintings of monks or a girl with a bird. Today, 10.30am-6pm, tomorrow-Thu, 9.30am-6.30pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends Thu First Anniversary Exhibition Reflections holds a first-anniversary exhibition featuring Indian artists including Ganesh Haloi, Maqbool Fida Husain, Ram Kumar, Anjolie Ela Menon and Akbar Padamsee. Tomorrow-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, 22/F Onfem Tower, 29 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 5438. Ends Sat Jerry Kwan Retrospective exhibition of the abstract artist's works since the 1970s, including his early prints and drawings, oils painted in New York and mixed-media works after his return to Hong Kong. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Sat ':ngised' - Reflections on Design The Hong Kong Designers' Association presents a members' show with the theme of 'design:' which is ':ngised' read backwards, through graphics and new media. Daily, 10am-8pm, Main Concourse, One IFC, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central. Inquiries: 2234 6424. Ends Oct 22 The Genomic Revolution Hands-on models, interactive exhibitions, animations and videotaped case studies examine genomics and explore their impact on science and our everyday lives. Mon-Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm, (closed Thu), HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$10, HK$20. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Oct 22 Figure Figures London-based Hong Kong artist Joe Joe Ngai's displays whimsical portraits with exaggerated garments and clothing. Mon- Sat, 11am-2am, Galerie Ora-Ora (Gallery II) at Philia, 4-8 Arbuthnot Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 1171. Ends Oct 23 EDITOR'S PICK Pleasure in Ink Wucius Wong's spontaneous brush work of abstract mountains and urban scenes in Chinese ink. Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, Rm 202, 2/F Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Oct 25 Burmese Contemporary Art Oils and watercolours by Burmese artists. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Asia Fine Art, G/F, 12 Sik On Street, (entrance from 99 Queen's Rd East), Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2522 0405. Ends Oct 31 New Energy in Black + White Six local artists: Rachel Cheung, Ling Lai, Karen Louie, Siu Kam-han, Tsang Kin-wah and Janet Wong focus on black and white ceramics, paintings, prints and mixed media. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, YY9 Gallery, G/F, 6 Kwai Fong St, Happy Valley. Inquiries: 2574 3370. Ends Nov 3 EDITOR'S PICK Artists and Their Models: Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou, Paris Features portraits, sculptures and installations by 20th-century masters such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Francis Bacon and Marc Chagall. Daily, 10am-8pm (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 2/F Special Exhibition Gallery, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$20, HK$40. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Dec 3 Multi-media Exhibition Nonsense Machinese: Naki Multi-media exhibition of fish-motif nonsensical machines by art unit Maywa Denki. Daily, 11.30am-8pm, agnes b. Art Gallery, 1/F, 18 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends Jan 13 Hong Kong's Popular Entertainment Artefacts depicting the development of popular entertainment over the past 100 years, including exhibitions of festivals, street entertainment, horseracing, football, toys, comics and amusement parks. Mon- Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, (closed Tue), HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$5, HK$10. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Feb 26 Performing Arts EDITOR'S PICK Rockit Music Festival Outdoor music festival with headliners former Stone Roses member Ian Brown, Anthony Wong Yiu-ming, DJ Goldie, Frankie Lam and Uptown Rockers. Today, 2pm-11pm, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, HK$420 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288 An Evening of Mozart Local pianist Jimmy Chiang and his Austrian teacher, Krassimira Jordan, perform with the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Yip Wai-hong. Today, 8pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun. Shows at 8pm. HK$60-HK$110 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 A Night to Remember The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra joins Chris Wong in a performance of the Canto-pop performer's greatest hits. Wed- Fri, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030 The Woman in Black From London's West End, Robin Herford and Australian television and theatre actor Brett Tucker perform in this chilling drama. Thu-Oct 29, (no show Mon), 8pm (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$295-HK$595 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288 New Vision Arts Festival Programme of innovative and cross-cultural music, dance and theatre from Asian and other countries, including the following two performances. Oct 20-Nov 19, various venues and times, free-HK$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.newvisionfestival.gov.hk EDITOR'S PICK Shen Wai Dance Arts Opening festival performance with choreographer Shen Wai leading the Shen Wai Dance Arts company in two productions, The Rite of Spring, which tests the physical and technical limits of his dancers against the score of Stravinsky's Le Sacre du Printemps; and Near the Terrace, a marriage of oriental physique and western aesthetics. There's a post-performance talk on Sat. Contains some nudity. Fri-Sat, 7.45pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044 Yoshida Brothers Japan's brothers Ryoichiro and Kenichi Yoshida, a Tsugaru-shamisen duo transform classical Japanese sounds into punk, rock and jazz world music. Oct 28-29, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Auditorium, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044 Youth Ballet of Asia The Youth Ballet of Asia features dances that blend classical ballet and free movements. The works are danced by former principal artists of the Hong Kong Ballet and students from L'Ecole de Jeune Ballet and Kansai Dance Art in Japan, including So Hon-wah, Horikawa Miwa, Mike Wang, Eriko Ochiai, Allan Lam and Ayako Fujioka. Sat, 7.30pm; Oct 22, 2.30pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6332 1119 Vienna Boys' Choir Under the baton of Raoul Gehringer, the 100 mainly pre-teen choristers of the 500-year old Vienna Boys Choir perform works by composers including Haydn, Mozart, Abba, the Beatles and Chinese folk songs. Oct 25, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall,10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 EDITOR'S PICK A Midsummer Night's Dream Italy's Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company performs choreographer George Balanchine's 1962 piece, accompanied by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Oct 27-29, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$550 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 Chris Botti The Grammy-award winning trumpeter and composer, who has worked with Joni Mitchell and Natalie Merchant, plays jazz with pianist Billy Childs, guitarist Mark Whitfield, drummer Billy Kilson and Tim Lefebvre on bass. Oct 30, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 Mary Wu, Enloc Wu and Melody Wu A fundraising concert for the HKU Faculty of Dentistry with the three Wu sisters. Mary Wu performs a solo with subsequent pieces including four-hand and six-hand works. Programme includes music by Chopin, Hofmann and Mozart. Nov 4, 7.45pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$90-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2731 4193 Yngwie Malmsteen Unleash the Fury World Concert by the 1980s rock guitarist, who has played with Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Eddie Van Halen. Nov 6, 8pm, HITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$580, HK$780 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288 Bryn Terfel The Welsh Grammy-award winning bass baritone who won the Male Artist of the Year in the Classical BRIT Awards 2005, performs arias from operas including Verdi's Falstaff, Mozart's Don Giovanni and Bizet's Carmen. Nov 13, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$295-HK$895 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009 Rockapella This American a-capella quintet of Brown University alumni perform a fusion of soul, rock, R&B and jazz. Nov 19, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 The Disco Fever World Tour Village People with Gloria Gaynor and Kool & The Gang Part of a 48-city tour, the concert features musicians who launched disco in the 1970s. Nov 23, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$380-HK$980 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288 Art Garfunkel Live The five-time Grammy award winner performs hits such as Scarborough Fair and Mrs Robinson. Nov 25, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$380-HK$980 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2882 1689 Eric Clapton The guitarist and former member of the Yardbirds and Cream returns to Hong Kong after 17 years. Jan 17, 8pm, AsiaWorld-Arena, HK International Airport, Lantau, HK$388-HK$1,388 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288 Extra-curricular Carnival Magic with POCO As part of the Lan Kwai Fong Street Carnival, Poco and his friends lead children's activities such as making colourful rockets, creating sculptures and games, all with a carnival theme. Today, noon-3pm, Lux Restaurant, UG/F California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St, Central. Kids: HK$75, includes lunch. Inquiries: 2868 9538 Yilmaz Dziewior The curator and director of the 190-year-old Hamburger Kunstverein, Yilmaz Dziewior delivers a talk about one of the biggest and oldest art institutions in Germany. In English. Tomorrow, 7pm, Goethe-Institut Hongkong, 14/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: www.goethe.de/hongkong Spanish Fiesta The Spanish Chamber of Commerce hosts a party a performance by flamenco group Albaicin, salsa, tapas and Latin tunes by DJ Rafa. Wed, 8pm, Tribeca, 4/F Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$220, includes two drinks. Inquiries: 2763 6236 Charity Christmas Card and Handicraft Fair Showcasing charity Christmas cards, hand-made crafts and freshly baked goods. Wed-Thu, 10am-5pm, St John's Cathedral, 4-6 Garden Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2815 5444 Japanese Fashion and Hong Kong Youth Chinese University of Hong Kong's Dr Lynne Nakano gives an anthropological talk on Japanese popular culture dominating youth trends and styles in Hong Kong. Wed, 7pm, HK Museum of History, Lecture Theatre, G/F, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST East, free. Inquiries: 6010 0364 The State of Work-Life Balance in Hong Kong Survey findings among 1,500 full-time employees and discussion of the work-life balance in Hong Kong by Dr Robert Chung, a director of the Public Opinion Programme, the University of Hong Kong. Wed, 8.30am-12.30pm, Wang Gungwu Theatre, No 3 University Drive, the University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, HK$350, HK$450. Inquiries: 2152 1889 FilmYi Yi Edward Yang directs a multi-layered story of a Taiwanese family spanning three generations, who are entangled in a life-crisis that involves a wedding, a funeral and a new baby. In Putonghua with English and Chinese. Today, 11.30am, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$40. Inquiries: 2388 3188 The 13th European Film Festival Films from 14 countries with a historical focus, including the following three. Various times and venues, free (first-come, first-served). Inquiries: www.britishcouncil.org.hk/eufilmfestival Ends Nov 29 Dark Blue World A second world war saga centred around on two Czechoslovakian pilots who fall for the same woman. In Czech, English and German with English subtitles. Jan Svirak directs. Tomorrow, 5.30pm, Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7851. Mrs Henderson Presents A feisty widow opens the Windmill Theatre in Soho, London. With a showbiz pro, she stages a musical with naked girls as the Blitz of London begins. In English with Chinese subtitles. Tue, 5.30pm, Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7851 Mobutu - King of Zaire Director Thierry Michel edits 104 hours of interviews and archival footage about the barbaric tyranny and dictatorship of Zaire's Mobutu Sese Seko. In French and English with English subtitles. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7851. Wed, 6.30pm, SCM Screening Room, School of Creative Media, 2/F, Academic Building, (Lift 5) City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: 2788 7191 A Retrospective of Mainland-Hong Kong Co-productions of the 80s-90s A selection of co-productions, including the following three. Various venues and times, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp EDITOR'S PICK Reign Behind a Curtain Emperor Xianfeng dies during a time of unrest, leaving his young prince to reign. Eight ministers are summoned to help the prince, but they struggle for ultimate power. Starring Liu Xiaoqing and Tony Leung Ka-fai, directed by Li Han-hsiang. Won best actor and best art direction prizes at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 1984. In Putonghua with English and Chinese subtitles. Tue, 7pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900 The Holy Robe of Shaolin Temple A mercenary is hired to infiltrate and destroy the Shaolin Temple. His plans are foiled when Emperor Tang sends his army to storm the temple, giving enough time for some Shaolin disciples to escape with the Holy Robe. Tsui Siu-ming directs. Voted best feature film by the Ministry of Culture in 1984. In Putonghua with English and Chinese subtitles. Tue, 9.30pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900 Farewell My Concubine Chen Kaige directs the tale of Cheng Dieyi and Duan Xiaolou, two male friends who train at the Peking Opera Academy. Cheng becomes jealous when Duan marries a courtesan. Palme d'Or winner at the Cannes Film Festival 1993. In Putonghua with English and Chinese subtitles. Wed, 7.30pm, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900 MACAUCavalleria Rusticana and I Plagiacci Part of the 20th Macau International Music Festival. The two operas tell the tale of love-triangles with intrigue and passion. Today, 8pm, Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, $100-$400 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 399 6699 or www.icm.gov.mo Musica Antiqua Cologne The ensemble from Germany, renowned for their interpretations of 17th and 18th century works perform Baroque music. Tomorrow, 8pm, Dom Pedro V Theatre, St. Augustine's Square, $100-$200 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 399 6699 or www.icm.gov.mo Insen - Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto Music performance by Sakamoto mixing his electronic sounds with musical scientist Alva Noto. Wed, 8pm, Mount Fortress, free. Inquiries: (853) 399 6699 or www.icm.gov.mo Gustav Mahler: Symphony of a Thousand Seven soloists, two orchestras and four choirs from Macau, the mainland and Taiwan perform Mahler's Symphony of a Thousand. Soloists include Elisa Wilson, Robin Follman, Ning Liang, Federica Proietti, Warren Mok, Terence Murphy and Gong Dongjian. Fri, 8pm, Nam Van Lake, Av. da Praia Grande, Free. Inquiries: (853) 399 6699 or www.icm.gov.mo Mirror me Paintings by Catherine Bjerke from Norway, who uses acrylic and natural materials to create textures. Tomorrow-Fri, 2pm-8pm, Creative Macau, Av. Xian Xing Hai, G/F, free. Inquiries: (853) 287 532 82 or www.creativemacau.org.mo . Ends Fri NATIONAL BEIJING The Ninth Beijing Music Festival Riccardo Muti and the China Philharmonic Orchestra play a repertoire of Rossini, Busoni and Tchaikovsky. Fri, 7.30pm, Forbidden City Music Hall, west side of Tiananmen, (in Zhongshan Park) 180-880 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 6417 7845 or www.piao.com.cn New York City Ballet Performance by one of foremost American ballet companies. Oct 28, 7.30pm, Beijing Exhibition Theatre, 135 Xizhimen Wai St, Xicheng District, 100-980 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 6417 7845 or go to www.piao.com.cn ShanghaiJessye Norman The singer from Augusta, Georgia performs a wide range of music, from operatic arias to jazz songs. Oct 19, 7.30pm, Shanghai Grand Stage, (inside Shanghai Stadium 1111 Caoxi Rd), 120-1,800 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6374 4968 or shdx.piao.com.cn Shanghai Circus World An extravaganza of multimedia, performing arts and traditional acrobatics. Today-Nov 1, 7.30pm, No2266 Gonghexin Rd, 80-580 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6374 8445 or www.era-shanghai.com TAIPEI Synopsis of the Kingdom of Desire Adapted from Shakespeare's Macbeth, the Contemporary Legend Theatre stages a debut production that combines western theatre with Chinese opera. Featuring artistic director and leading actor Wu Hsing-kuo. Today, 7.30pm, Taipei Social Centre, No.25, Pade Rd, Sec 3. NT$1,200-NT$2,000, Tel: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw The Magic Flute A Chinese opera that has been influenced by Mozart's Die Zauberflote, and adds a fusion of pop music, rock-and-roll and rap in the play. Today, 2.30pm, Dr Sun Yat-sun Memorial Hall, No505, Ren-ai Rd, Sec.4. NT$500- NT$1,500, Inquiries: (88 62) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw Music Antiqua Koln The 33-year-old German ensemble plays Baroque music using hundred-year old instruments. Tue, 7.30pm, National Theatre, l, 21-1, Zhongshan S. Rd, NT$500-NT$2,000. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw Bayerisches Staatsballett The dancers of Bayerisches Staatsballett interpret the best-known works of six great 20th-century choreographers. Tue-Thu, 7.30pm, Sat-Oct 22, 2.30pm and 7.30 pm, National Theatre, l, 21-1, Zhongshan S. Rd. NT$500-NT$3,600. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw The Wallenda Family Circus The family circus performs heart-stopping feats on a tightrope, Ferris wheel and the seven- person chair pyramid. Sat-Oct 22, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Taipei Arena, No.2, Nangjing E. Rd, Sec 4. NT$500-NT$3,000. Inquiries: (88 62) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw Tony Orlando Taipei Concert The American crooner holds a Las Vegas-style concert with his own band and stage-design, singing classics such as Knock Three Times and You're a Lady. Oct 22, 7.30pm, No1, Hsinyi Rd, Section 5, Taipei Convention Centre. NT$1,200-NT$8,000. Tel: (88 62) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw REGIONAL BANGKOK West Side Story Director Joey McKneely revives the award-winning Broadway musical about teenage angst and racial tension set in late-1950s New York. Today, 7.30pm, (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm), Thailand Cultural Centre, Main Hall, Ratchadapisek Rd, 1,000-5,000 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com Jay-Z The president of Def Jam Records, (aka Shawn Carter) and one of rap music's most successful figures, shows off the skills that made him voted as the greatest MC of all time by MTV. Accompanied by Rihanna. Wed, 8pm, BEC-Tero Hall, Suanlum Night Bazaar, Rama 4 Rd, 3,000 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com Elvis Lives! A collection of live vocals from Elvis Presley's finest concert performances on film have been separated from their music and crowd noise, and accompanied by a 16-piece orchestra and musicians who played with the King in his heyday. Sat, 8pm, Impact Arena, Muangthong Thani, Chaengwattana Rd, 500-3,600 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or go to www.thaiticket master.com Yngwie Malmsteen The Swedish guitar virtuoso plays his staple neo-classical melodic rock, a classical piece for orchestra and solo electric guitar. Nov 4, 8pm, Thunder Dome, Muangthong Thani, Chaengwattana Rd, 700-2,000 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 www.thaiticketmaster.com Singapore Jacques Loussier Trio Play Bach French pianist Jacques Loussier is world famous for giving a jazz twist to classical music masters such as Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin. Fri, 7:30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr, S$58-S$118. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com Parabelo & Lecuona A double bill by Brazilian dance troupe Grupo Corpo and choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras, on traditional Brazilian music and haunting vocals and chants. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre, S$20-S$100. Inquiries: www.sistic.com Lee Hom Heroes of Earth World Tour Mandopop golden-boy Lee Hom performs his unique blend of Chinese hip hop. Sat, 8pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium, S$28-$168. Inquiries: www.sistic.com ArTaste The exhibition explores the relationship between art and food through various art forms. Daily, 10am-10pm, The Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, free. Inquiries: www.iicsingapore.esteri.it or (65) 6255 3073. Ends Oct 30 Hidden Faces An exhibition of Japanese burial and ritual masks. Mon, 1pm-7pm, Tue-Sun, 9am-7pm, Asian Civilisations Museum. S$5. Inquiries: (65) 6332 7798. Ends Nov 5 Be Still or the Birds Will Fly Away Miniature paintings of mangrove life. Daily, 8.30am-7pm, the Nature Cove, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 301 Neo Tiew Crescent, free. Inquiries: (65) 6793 1401. Ends Dec 31 Tokyo Shibuya Anime Matsuri Displays for anime shows. Today, 10am-9pm, tomorrow, 10am-6pm, Parco Museum, 7F Parco Part 3, Shibuya, free. Inquiries: (81 3) 3477 5873 or www.parco-art.com Mariah Carey The American singer performs. Tomorrow, 7pm, Nippon Budokan, Kudanshita, 8,000-12,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3475 9999 Urbtix: 2734 9009 Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999 Fringe: 2521 7251 CityLine: 2317 6666 HK Ticketing: 3128 8288 Please e-mail performances and events to listings@scmp.com