Exhibitions LAST CALL Matter and Memory Part two of the New Year group show featuring artists including Ding Yi, Dominic Lam Man-kit, Guo Wei, Ju Ming, Lois Conner, Peng Wei, Tran Trong Vu, Wei Qingji, Zhang Dali and Zhu Wei. Today, 10am-6.30pm, Plum Blossoms, G6, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189. Ends today LAST CALL Variances in Singular Local artists take everyday, functional objects such as tableware, a fan and chair, and turn them into humorous non-functioning items. Artists include Chris Chan Kam-shing, Movana Chen Li-yun, James Hui-fung, Jaffa Lam and Kwan Sheung-chi. Today, 1pm-8pm, Too Art, 2/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2834 0123 or www.tooart.com.hk . Ends today The Armenian Simon Birch explores his Armenian heritage through explosive images of ballerinas and gangsters. Today-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11.30am-6pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane, Central. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends Sat Drawings Exhibition of Historic Landmarks in Central and Western Districts The Conservancy Association Centre for Heritage present artists Au Yeung Nai-chim, Fung Yeuk-shing, Liew Come Tong and Ng Chee-lun, who draw buildings such as the Government House, Western Market and the old General Post Office. Today and Fri, 10am-8pm; tomorrow, Thu and Sat, 10am-6pm, Annex Block, Western District Community Centre, 36A Western Street, Sai Ying Pun. Inquiries: 2291 0239. Ends Sat Industry and Silence Hong Kong artists Pauline Chan So-yee, Luk Tsing-yuen and Chan Mei-hin showcase works made from plastics, wire and industrial thread. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe-Gallery, Goethe-Institut, 14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2802 0088. Ends Feb 16 Colours Artists from Yangon interpret life through vibrant flowers, beach scenes and images of children. Daily, 10.30am-6.30pm, Asia Fine Art, 2 Sik On St (by 99 Queen's Rd East), Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2522 0405. Ends Feb 28 Portrait of Ladies Paintings by Shi Hu from Hebei province, who is known as 'Chinese Picasso', and by He Shi-yang, who creates portraits painted in the traditional gongbi style with short brushstrokes and muted colours. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Alisan Fine Arts, 315 Prince's Bldg, 10 Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends Feb 28 Wood Engravings by Luo Xiangke Finely detailed wood engravings by the Hunan artist. Also featuring new paintings by Katherine Xiao Kejia and Cheung Yee. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, noon-6.30pm, Galerie du Monde, 328 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Ends Feb 28 Performing Arts 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. Today, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$80-HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2584 8753 Exploded Stories Kids' Gallery stage updated productions of stories based on classics Snow White, Aladdin, Cinderella and The Emperor's New Clothes. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, McAulay Studio, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009 EDITOR'S PICK 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. Today-Fri, 7.30pm-9pm, Fringe Club, Fringe Studio, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$65, HK$80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2877 2656 Hong Kong Salsa Festival Featuring a salsa dance competition, street parties, and performances by more than 300 participants, including the following five events. Today-Sun, Various venues and times, free-HK$480 (tickets at Newton Hotel in North Point or at the door of each event). Inquiries: www.hksalsafestival.com Kids' Day Salsa party for parents and children with salsa lessons and international DJs Will and Joseph. Today, 8.30pm (salsa lesson), party starts 9.30pm, Gossip 51, 51/F China Online Centre, 333 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100. Live Latin American Band Salsa night with band Azucar Latina, singer Laurent Hounsavi and DJs Will and Joseph. Tomorrow, 8.30pm (salsa lesson), party starts 9.30pm, Gossip 51, 51/F China Online Centre, 333 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200. Roots Traditional African salsa music and dance show, featuring Griffe, Gavin Chan and Mi Jung. Thu, 8.30pm (salsa lesson), party starts 9.30pm, Gossip 51, 51/F China Online Centre, 333 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200. Asian Salsa Open Competition Dance competition with amateur and professional competitors including Mary-Grace Brown and Sujit Dey; Vali Damaskou and Andrew Bauer; Wang Xiaoyan and Wang Yinan; and Sneha Kapoor and Richard Tholoor, followed by a dance party. Fri, 8.30pm, Regal Riverside Hotel, Ballroom, 34-36 Tai Chung Kiu Rd, Sha Tin, HK$250. Salsa Performance Night 1 & 2 International and local dance couples show off their moves, followed by a party with DJs. Sat-Sun, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Rm 401, Convention Drive, Wan Chai, HK$250. Mahler 4 Yu Long, who is the music director of the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra and the China Philharmonic Orchestra, conducts the Hong Kong Virtuosi and soprano Rao Lan in a concert of Mahler 4 and Beethoven's Septet in E-flat, Op.20. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7230 Mozart in the Museum John Harding conducts musicians from the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in Mozart's Divertimento and Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings. Tomorrow, 1.15pm, Sat, 2pm and 4pm, 1/F Foyer, HK Museum of Art, Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2721 2030 The Punchline Comedy Club Canadian Sean Collins, and Britons John Bishop and Steve Royale perform stand up. Thu-Sat, 9pm, The Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$300 Cityline. Inquiries: 2317 6666 Tales from Ovid Li Po Chun United World College's theatre department retells Ovid's epic poem, Metamorphoses, about murder, deceit and revenge. Thu-Sat, 7.45pm, McCauley Studio, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$30, HK$60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009 Much Ado About Nothing Marymount Secondary School stage Shakespeare's romantic comedy with a cast of 20 students. In English with Chinese and English surtitles. Fri-Sat, 7pm, Auditorium, 123 Blue Pool Rd, Happy Valley, HK$50 (students), HK$100 (adults). Inquiries: 2572 8221 Extra-curricular Karate Kids Karate instructor Cheryl Lewin leads a self-defence course for children. Starts tomorrow (12 weeks), Optimum Performance Studio, 2/F World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley St, Central, HK$3,000. Inquiries: 2544 5838 Another Life of A Life The Friends of the Art Museum host a talk by artist Norman Ko, a doctor of philosophy and science, who shares his passion for art and science. Tomorrow, 6.30pm, Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$100, HK$120, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2890 1432 OutLoud - Desire! Monthly open poetry readings with a Valentine's Day theme of desire. New poets welcome. Tomorrow, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: PoetryOutloud@ gmail.com EDITOR'S PICK Ethnic Politics in Nepal Dr John Whelpton gives a talk on the recent upsurge of activism in Nepal, and the practical difficulties of achieving harmonious multiculturalism. Thu, 7pm, HK Museum of History, Lecture Theatre, G/F, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST East, free. Inquiries: 6010 0364 Film Shortbus John Cameron Mitchell directs a steamy exploration of relationships. Banned in some countries due to its explicit sexual content. In English with Chinese subtitles. Today, Feb 13, 9pm; Thu-Sat, 8pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0273 EDITOR'S PICK Enter the Dragon In the Bruce Lee classic Sek Kin plays the one-handed crime boss who invites martial arts experts to take part in a competition on an isolated island. Directed by Robert Clouse. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Screened with Below the Lion Rock - Boat People. Sat, 5pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009 Mystic India Inspired by the true story of an 11-year-old-boy who travelled for seven years across India, through freezing temperatures in the Himalayas, scorching deserts and tropical rainforests. Daily, 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm, closed Tue, Omnimax Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Jul 30 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
