Exhibitions To Enlighten Sentient Beings The International Buddhist Progress Society (HK) and Buddha's Light International Association of Hong Kong present calligraphy inspired by spiritual values by Master Hsing Yun, a Buddhist monk who founded the Fo Guang Shan monastery in Taiwan. Today, 9.30am-6pm, tomorrow, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Ends tomorrow The Armenian Simon Birch explores his Armenian heritage through explosive images of ballerinas and gangsters. Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11.30am-6pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane, Central. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends Feb 10 EDITOR'S PICK Paint Outside the Box Wong Hau Kwei's Chinese ink-and-wash paintings, which have been exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the China Museum of Art, including works A Breeze through the Lotus and The Eternity. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm, Wan Fung Art Gallery, G/F Cityplaza Three, Taikoo Shing. Inquiries: 2736 9623. Ends Feb 10 Ceramics and Sliver Works Exhibition of Yokky Wong's ceramics inspired by taste, food and clothing. Opens today. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Choice Gallery, 21 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2804 2222. Ends Mar 17 EDITOR'S PICK Two Faced The Changing Face of Portraiture In teams of two, toy designers, illustrators, artists, photographers and creative directors, create more than 50 portraits in traditional and experimental mediums. Artists include Ian Follet, Trevor Jackson, Darren Firth, Ian Wright and Eboy. Daily, 11.30am-8pm, Agnes b.'s Librairie Galerie, 1/F, 18 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends Apr 28 Performing Arts Know Your Ballet Music The Hong Kong Sinfonietta performs popular ballet music with guest John Meehan, artistic director of the Hong Kong Ballet and the company's dancers on stage. Music Director Yip Wing-sie conducts. Today, 3pm and 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, Auditorium, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$90-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009 The Vagina Monologues Perry Chiu Experimental Theatre stages an adaptation of Eve Ensler's play about women discussing their vaginas. Today, 3pm and 7.30pm, tomorrow, 3pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2793 1123 EDITOR'S PICK The Border Town Hong Kong Dance Company's re-run of a musical about the lives of an elderly man and his granddaughter in a remote mountain area in Hunan province. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Today, 7.45pm, tomorrow, 2.45pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009 De Waart's Beethoven Edo de Waart conducts the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and violinist John Harding in an all-Beethoven programme. Narration in English with Ben Pelletier. Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009 Tom Lee Music Carnival Outdoor music event featuring a drum circle led by Kumi Masunaga (2pm-3.30pm), live bands: The North, Because We Are, SkyRocker, Sunset Coke, Forgot, 1st of Trecember and Kolor (3.30pm-6pm). Tomorrow, Piazza C, HK Cultural Centre, TST (near the HK Museum of Art), free. Inquiries: www.tomleemusic.com Theatre 4 All The Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation presents six local theatre directors and student actors who produced 20-minute performances of original and adapted works. In English and Cantonese. Feb 5-9, 7.30pm- 9pm, Fringe Club, Fringe Studio, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$65, HK$80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2877 2656 EDITOR'S PICK Hong Kong Dance Awards The Hong Kong Dance Alliance presents an awards ceremony with a gala performance of pieces by artists of the Hong Kong Ballet, Hong Kong Dance Company, Four Gig Heads, Keith Hawley, Hung Hoi and Gigi Yiu. Feb 6, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$80-HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2584 8753 Extra-curricular Fitness Tips for Busy People Claire Dickson, a fitness and pilates instructor, gives a talk and demonstration on stretching routines and exercises for busy people. Today, 2pm-4pm, Matilda Medical Centre, Rm 2601-2604, 9 Queen's Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2849 0357 The Official Liverpool Supporters' Club Gathering for fans to watch the Liverpool vs Everton match. New members welcome. Today, 7pm, Amici, 1/F, 81-85 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: www.hongkongreds.com Education and Careers Expo 2007 Expo for students and job seekers. Exhibitors from countries including the mainland, Canada, France and Germany. Today, 10am-7pm, tomorrow, 10am-6pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 183 0668 46th Valentine's Wedding Expo 2007 A one-stop wedding expo offering everything from finance services and photography to gowns. Today-tomorrow, noon-8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$20. Inquiries: 2591 9823 Film Shortbus John Cameron Mitchell directs a steamy exploration of relationships. Banned in some countries due to its explicit sexual content. Winner of the Golden Eye Award for Best New Fiction Film at the Zurich Film Festival in 2006. In English with Chinese subtitles. Today, 4pm and 8pm; tomorrow, Feb 8-10, 8pm; Feb 5-6, Feb 13, 9pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0273 A Better Tomorrow III Sek Kin plays an elderly owner of a medicine store in Saigon. The film's hero, played by Chow Yun-fat, returns to Vietnam to rescue his uncle. Directed by Tsui Hark. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 5pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900 Night Scene HK Live! Battle of punks and rockers, featuring headliners Kolor performing a mix of Brit- pop, punk and dance; punk rockers the Train; and rock outfit the Sinister Left. Tonight, 10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$150 (door), includes one drink. Inquiries: 2850 5065 DJ Copyright Sam Holt and Gavin Mills, the British-based remixing duo, play soulful hits and dance tracks. Tonight, midnight, Dragon-i, UG/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$150. Inquiries: 3110 1222 Nu Frontier of Psychedelic Trance Fractal Cowboys host a CD release party for Entre Nous, also featuring DJs Dylalien and Spliffnik from the US and Hongkongers Fried Babas, Pandarlyn and Vone. Tonight, 11pm, Sin Bar, Shop 7-8, G/F Tonnochy Towers, 250-274 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, HK$160 (door), includes CD. Inquiries: 6156 3220 EDITOR'S PICK DJ Clinton Sparks The DJ from Boston and Sean 'Diddy' Combs' official DJ, dishes out R&B and hip hop. Tonight, 11pm, Armani/Bar HK, 2/F Chater House, 11 Chater Rd, Central, HK$150 (advance), HK$200 (door). Inquiries: 2805 0028 EDITOR'S PICK Radar.01 - Launch Party Drum 'n' bass DJ/MC DMZ launches a series of regular bass-themed gigs with overseas guests. Tonight, Yellow Devil Club, 3/F, 21 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: 3102 2066 Punk Night@The Underground Featuring Taiwanese punk band the Deported, with members from Canada, France and Taiwan; Little Fat Pig; and Hard Pack. Tonight, 9pm, Edge, G/F 60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$80. Inquiries: undergroundhk.com 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
