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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

LAST CALL

Burmese Magic

Paintings of colonial scenes, landscapes and female figures by artists Thant Zin,  Aung Thin Oo,  Moe Nyo,  Aye Min  and Min Zaw.  Today, noon-10pm, Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, Central. Inquiries: 2522 0405. Ends today

EDITOR'S PICK

The Trinity Revealed

Three of Pakistan's master painters - Sadequain Naqqash,  Ismail Gulgee  and Jamil Naqsh  - whose works are sold at Christie's and Sotheby's, exhibit abstract expressionist and miniaturist works. One day only, tomorrow, 10am-7pm, Gandhara Art at Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central. Inquiries: 9674 7726

or www.gandhara-art.com

Natural Forms

Sue Girdwood's silver jewellery inspired by travels to Mali and Senegal. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm,  Sun, 11am-5pm, Altfield Gallery,  248-9 Prince's Building, Central. Inquiries: 2537 6370. Ends Mar 12

Enchanting Colours Zhao Hongbin depicts angelic  girls and Australia in lighthearted brushstrokes.  Opening reception today, 3pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm, Wan Fung Art Gallery, G/F Cityplaza Three, Taikoo Shing. Inquiries: 2736 9623. Ends Mar 24

EDITOR'S PICK

The Shadows Seem to Say to Me So

Jyian-ren Chiou, who won the Taipei Arts Award for painting, creates black, white and grey expressionist works depicting  the human figure. Wed-Sun, 11am-8pm, 5 o.p.t studio/gallery,  5 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2536 9818.

Ends Mar 31

Performing Arts

De Quoi Parlent Les Filles  (What Girls Talk About)

Comedy about two roommates who are locked inside their unit  on Valentine's Day, written and performed by Celine Beeckmans  and Djaka Souare.  In French. Today-Sun, 8.30pm, Le Rideau, 1/F Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2850 8833

Hong Kong Arts Festival

Hong Kong's largest arts festival includes the world's top talent in Chinese opera, classical music, ballet, modern dance, and theatre, including the following five shows.  Inquiries: www.hk.artsfestival.org  Ends Mar 25

Sing Out

The Hong Kong Children's Choir performs a range of choral pieces from traditional Chinese folk songs to contemporary songs, including Kookaburra from Australia and Moses Hogan's I Am His Child. Today, 8pm, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Tian Gong Kai Wu

Director Chan Ping-chiu  turns Dung Kai-cheung's  award-winning novel, Tian Gong Kai  Wu, Xu Xu Ru Zhen, into a  surreal production about three generations of a family. Stars  talk show host Cheung Tat-ming. Performed by On & On Theatre Workshop. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Today-Sun, 7.45pm, Drama Theatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120-HK$250, HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2824 2430

EDITOR'S PICK

The Taming of the Shrew  and Twelfth Night

Propeller's Edward Hall  directs  an all-male performance of Shakespeare's plays. Twelfth Night (Sat, 7.30pm).  The Taming of the Shrew (today, 7.30pm, tomorrow, 2.30pm).  Lyric Theatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$450 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2824 2430

EDITOR'S PICK

The Great Mass

Leipzig Ballet performs a neo-classical  dance set to Mozart, accompanied by the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra  and the chorus of the Leipzig Opera. Today-Sat, 7.30pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$1,200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Alter Ego

Dubbed the grande dame of opera, Julia Migenes  performs songs from her CD, Alter Ego,  a mix of opera with jazz  and contemporary music. Accompanied by a trio lead by pianist Edouard Ferlet.  Sun-Mar 12, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

EDITOR'S PICK

Word Up!

Big Box Theatre mixes famous poems with physical comedy, mime and music. Support from Faust International Youth Theatre. Every Sunday in March (Sun,  Mar 18), 1pm; Mar 25, 1pm and 4pm, Le Rideau, 1/F Hilltop  Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central,  HK$150 (advance), HK$180 (door), free for children under two. Inquiries: 2850 8833

Extra-curricular

EDITOR'S PICK

Carnivale

The West Island School hosts  a carnival, featuring games, magicians, dancers, music, disco, arts and crafts, international  food, gift stalls and door prizes. Today, 5pm-9pm, West Island School, 250 Victoria Rd, Pok Fu Lam, free (children), HK$20 (adults). Inquiries: 2816 7222

Hong Kong Doesn't Equal China Lecture by Rocco Yim  on the architectural differences and similarities between China and Hong Kong. In English. Today, 6.30pm-8pm, K419 Knowles Building, HK University, Pok Fu Lam, free. Inquiries: 2859 2131

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. Tomorrow, 4pm and 8pm, Sun, 8pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Night Scene

EDITOR'S PICK

TakeOut Comedy

Standup comedy by Asian-American comics Jami Gong   with up-and-coming local comedians who poke fun at cross-cultural differences. Tonight, 9.30pm, tomorrow, 9.30pm,  The TakeOut Comedy Shop,  B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo, HK$100. Inquiries: 6220 4436

The Punchline Comedy Club

Canadian Tom Stade  and Britons Curtis Walker  and Tim Clark  perform stand up. Tonight-tomorrow, 9pm, the Viceroy,  2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$300 Cityline. Inquiries: 2317 6666

Don't Panic

John Prymmer  leads bassist Geoff Wheeler, guitarist Benis Brouard and percussionist Colin Tillyer in rock.  Tonight, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free (members), HK$90, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Underground 41

Bands include all-girl rockers  the Ember; indie rock outfit  the Lovesong and  Dutch mondoloncello  musician and singer Wolfling.  Tonight, 8.30pm, Les Visages, 18 Fenwick St,  Wan Chai, HK$50. Inquiries: www.undergroundhk.com

Duke Robillard

The Grammy-nominated blues guitarist performs. Tonight-tomorrow, 9pm, Grappa's Cellar, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Rd, Central, HK$350. Inquiries:  2521 2322

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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