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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

LAST CALL

The Art of the Poster

Twentieth-century vintage posters with highlights including works  by designers including Leonetto Cappiello,  Leon Dupin,  Henri Le Monnier  and Pierre Fix-Masseau.  Today, 11am-6pm, Picture This Gallery, Suite 603B, 6/F Office Tower, 9 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2525 2820. Ends today

LAST CALL

Tet Celebration

Festive-themed paintings by Vietnamese artists, including Pham Luan's   Flower Village, Nguyen Tu Nghiem's  festive dances and zodiac animals and Do Quang Em's  still lifes. Today, 10.30am-6.30pm, Galerie LaVong, 13/F One Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2869 6863. Ends today

LAST CALL

Ceramics and Silver Works

Exhibition of Yokky Wong's  ceramics inspired by food and clothing. Today, 11am-7pm, Choice Gallery, 21 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2804 2222. Ends today

The Emotion Of Colour

Toda Yu injects passion and energy into abstract paintings  with splashes of colour and bold strokes. Opening reception  today, 6.30pm-9pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 11am-6pm, Murmur Gallery, Shop 6, G/F Lyndhurst Tower, 1-7 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central. Inquiries: 2524 6828. Ends Mar 31

Performing Arts

Raymond Au and El Duende

Raymond Au leads his flamenco group in a show of flamenco guitar music and dance performances.  Today, 8pm, Theatre, Sheung  Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Bldg,  345 Queen's Rd, Central, HK$80, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2268 7321

Passion for Shanghai Concert

Concert of Shanghai jazz musicians including National Class One with vocalists Chen Haiyan  and Ji Xiaolan, bassist Zheng Deren  and trumpeter  Chen Yulin,  Qiu Shanliang,  Xu Weiguang,  Yin Kewu,  Zhou Tongbai  and Ma Qindao.  Today, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai  Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; tomorrow, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 345 Queen's Rd, Central.  Shows at 8pm. HK$80-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

EDITOR'S PICK

Mozart in the Museum 2

A free concert with Victor Tam  conducting the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in  a programme of excerpts from Mozart's Gran Partita and Baroque favourites. Today, 2pm and 4pm, 1/F Foyer, HK Museum of Art, Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries:  2721 2030

They're Playing Our Song

Gregory Charles Rivers  and Wannapat Surranant  star in  this romantic musical about a composer and his relationship with an aspiring female lyricist.  In English with Chinese surtitles. Today-tomorrow, 3pm and 8pm, Mar 19-23, 8pm, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$95, HK$190 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6302 5064

YuYu MiMi - A Love Story

Hoi Chiu directs An All Theatre Company production using mirror reflections, video collage and paper shadow puppets.  In English. Today, 3pm and 8pm,  Fringe  Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2824 2430

EDITOR'S PICK

Chucho Valdes Quartet

The  Cuban jazz pianist and his quartet fuse Cuban jazz with salsa and modern influences. Today, 8pm, Concert Hall, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

A Midsummer Night's Dream

South Korea's Yohangza Theatre Company   stages an adaptation of  Shakespeare's comedy about four lovers, mixed with Korean folklore, dance, percussion and physical theatre. In Korean with Chinese and English surtitles. Today, 3pm and 7.45pm, tomorrow,  3pm,

HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Word Up!

Big Box Theatre mix famous poems with physical comedy, mime and music. Support from Faust International Youth Theatre. Tomorrow, 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

Frederique Academy Open Day

For aspiring beauty therapists, the spa and academy hosts an open day featuring meet-and-greets with instructors, free workshops  and demonstrations. Today,  1pm-4pm, 7/F Wilson House,  19-27 Wyndham St, free. Inquiries: 2807 6709

Pok Fu Lam Market

The outdoor Borrett Road Market opens its second location, in  Pok Fu Lam, featuring local designers, homemade food,  hand-crafted gifts and children's entertainment. Proceeds go to charities. Tomorrow, 10am-5pm, CyberPlaza, Level 4, Cyberport 2, 100 Cyberport Rd, free (children), HK$20 (adults). Inquiries: www.pokfulammarket.com.com

FilmThe 12th Ifva Festival

The Independent Short Film and Video Awards festival showcases local and Asian shorts, including the following programme. Today-Mar 26, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 5328 or www.ifva.com

Finalist (Open Category)  Showcase Programme 2

Shorts set in Hong Kong, including Philip Ho Pak-hung's Anna, which shows the Star Ferry disappearing.  In Cantonese and English with English subtitles. Today, 4.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai

Night Scene

EDITOR'S PICK

DJ Kid Fresh

The three-time International Turntablist Federation World DJ champion from Germany spins everything from classic rap and hip hop to reggae and 70s classics. Tonight, 11pm, Armani/Bar HK, 2/F Chater House, 11 Chater Rd, Central, HK$150 (advance), HK$200 (door), includes one drink. Inquiries: 2805 0028

Underground 42

The line-up includes power-pop rockers Los en Found;  punk  rock group 218; Slept in Spray;  electronica outfit Headhunter and hardcore group Embryo.  Tonight, 8.30pm, Les Visages, 18 Fenwick St, Wan Chai, HK$50. Inquiries: www.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



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