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Jade Lee-Duffy

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



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