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Janice Leung

Exhibitions
Changing Faces of Mong Kok
Artist Birdy Chu leads local secondary school students to photograph the district.  Today, 10am-10pm, Link Bridge, Langham Place Hotel, 8 Argyle St, Mong Kok. Inquiries: 2214 0280. Ends today
Today after Tomorrow
Ceci Liu's photos of closed-down shops in Hong Kong.  Today, 2pm-8pm,  1a space, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends today
Sensuous Colour-fields
Chui Tze-hung's  modern inks inspired by American abstract expressionism.  Today, 12.30pm-7pm,  tomorrow-Tue, 10.30am-7pm,  Bang & Olufsen Gallery, Room 301, One Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2882 1782. Ends Tue
Passionate Objects
Luk Tsing-yuen  transforms everyday objects based on his childhood memories. Today, 1pm-7pm (by appointment),  tomorrow-Tue, 1pm-8pm,  Too Art, 2/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2834 0123. Ends Tue
China Blues
Caroline Cheng's modern take on traditional Chinese ceramics.  Tomorrow-Thu, 11am-7pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2525 7949. Ends Thu
With Hand and Eye
Australian artist Penny Choate's small oil paintings inspired by needlework. Tue-Sun, 11am-8pm, 5 o.p.t Studio/Gallery, 5 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2536 9818. Ends Feb 10
Love Knots
Maria Lobo's abstract mixed-media paintings inspired by Asian calligraphy. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 2pm-7pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, G/F, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels; Sin Sin Annex, 53 Sai St, Central. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Feb 14
Fair Enough
Artists including Luke Ching Chin-wai  and Leung Mee-ping question the  value of art. Sat-Sun, 1pm-6pm, or by appointment, Blue Lotus Gallery, Unit 24, 5/F Block A, Wah Luen Industrial Building, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St,  Fo Tan. Inquiries: 6100 1295. Ends Feb 17
Prison Art
Works by local art students with the theme of the Victoria Prison. Opens  today. Tue-Sun, noon-8pm, Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2104 3322. Ends Feb 20
The History of 20th Century European Costumes
More than 50 exhibits from the Edwardian period to the 1960s collected by fashion designer and historian Alexandre Vassiliev,  including early designs by Dior,  Chanel  and Yves Saint Laurent.  Daily (except public holidays), 9am-10pm, Academy Painters' Corner and Atrium, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai.  Inquiries: 2584 8592. Ends Feb 29
Imaging and Imagining
Pat York's  photos of film celebrities including Jane Fonda,  Gene Kelly,  Oliver Stone  and Billy Wilder.  Daily, 10am-8pm, closed Thu, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Inquiries: 2739 2139.  Ends Mar 3
An Inheritance of Virtuosity
A retrospective of Lingnan School artist Ho Chat-yuen's  career featuring 60 still life and landscape paintings. Daily, 10am-6pm, Sat until 8pm, closed Thu, HK Museum of Art,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Mar 9
Feelings of the Brush
Three decades of Kan Tai-keung's  paintings inspired by Chinese calligraphic  works. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Mar 9
Crosscurrents
Mainland artists Qui Zhijie  and Jin Jiangbo's  interactive work explores history, ideology, consumerism and globalisation; while Kingsley Ng's  digital piece about Kwun Tong combines sound, light and sculpture. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends Mar 9
Desire's Bazaar
Spanish artist Mario Pasqualotto's  light installations made of plastic bags. Daily, 10am-7pm, CityU Gallery, 6/F Amenities Building, City University of HK, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: engarral@cityu.edu.hk Ends Mar 9
Refabricating City
The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Biennale of Urbanism and Architecture showcases works by 60 local, mainland and international architects and artists including Chan Yuk-keung,  Ho Siu-kee  and Cao Fei.  Features forums and lectures on architecture and urban  space  in Hong Kong. Daily, 10am-8pm, Central Police Station compound,  10 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: www.hkszbiennale.asia Ends Mar 15
Early Hong Kong's Kowloon Peninsula
More than 70 photos collected by historian Cheng Po-hung  show how Kowloon has changed over the past century. Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Mar 16
The Development of Banks in Shanghai and Hong Kong
Traces  the past 150 years of banking in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Highlights include HSBC's original bronze lion and the first set of renminbi  notes. Daily, 10am-6pm (Sun until 7pm), closed Tue, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Mar 24
Fashion Attitude
Works by nine local fashion designers including Lu Lu Cheung,  Walter Ma,  William Tang  and Pacino Wan.  Daily, 10am-6pm (Sun until 7pm), closed Tue,  HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd,  Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed.  Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Mar 31
Made in Hong Kong
Chow Chun-fai,  Chu Hing-wah,  Kevin Fung, 'Frog King' Kwok Mang-ho, Kum Chi-keung,  Wan Qingli  and Vincent Yu  display works that represent the city's culture. Daily, 10am-6pm (Sat until 8pm), closed Thu, HK Museum of Art,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Apr 6
Conservation & Revitalisation
A look at the history of the Central Police Station compound through photos, videos, architectural plans and models. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm,   Happy Valley Racecourse, Wong Nai Chung Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2966 8065. Ends May 4
Beyond the Surface
The HK International Poster Triennial showcases more than 400 works from 46 countries.  Daily, 10am-6pm (Sun and public holidays until 7pm), closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends May 19
Performing Arts
Love You Forever
HK Repertory Theatre presents Raymond To's  comedy about a love affair between a dying old man and his maid. Directed by May Fu. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles.  Today,  7.45pm,  HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
Central Deconstructed
HK Repertory Theatre presents Paul Poon's drama about two white-collar workers questioning life on an underground platform. In Cantonese with some English and Putonghua. Today, 2.45pm, 7.45pm, HKRep Black Box, 8/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
Joey Yung
The Canto-pop singer performs.  Today, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$100-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2111 5999
My Life as a TV
Jim Chim Sui-man  and Edward Lam  Yick-wah's  comedy about how television shows have shaped Hongkongers' moral values.  Today, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, tomorrow, 7.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$420 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2511 0139
Star Voice of India
Bollywood music and personal appearances by winners of the Indian television singing competition.  Thu, 7.15pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$280-HK$480. Inquiries: 2366 7725
Priscilla Chan Live in Concert
The Canto-pop singer performs.  Fri, 9pm,  Sat, 8.15pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$150-HK480 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3154 9873
Hacken's Concert Hall
Canto-pop singer Hacken Lee Hak-kan preforms.  Fri, 9.30pm,  Sat-Feb 18, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$100-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2111 5999
Standup Comedy
Cantonese show with local comedians.  Sat, 9.30pm, TakeOut Comedy Club, B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo, HK$100. Inquiries: 6220 4436
Zingaro
A theatrical circus for families involving 36 horses, acrobats and gypsy musicians from France.  Sat-Mar 23, Hung Hom Ferry Pier Lawn, HK$200-HK$600 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2877 1330
Hong Kong Salsa Festival
International and local performers celebrate salsa music and dance in this one-week extravaganza featuring street dances, club parties and the Asian Salsa Open Championships. Feb 11-17, various times, venues and prices. Inquiries: www.hksalsafestival.com
Valentine's Concert
He Zhanhao conducts the HK Chinese Orchestra, with Wang Binmei on vocals, Luo Xiaoci on zheng and Xu Hui on erhu, in Chinese love songs including The Butterfly Lovers. Feb 12-13, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
The 36th Hong Kong Arts Festival
The city's annual arts event features more than 30 programmes  of international  opera, music, dance, theatre and musical, including the following six shows. Feb 13-Mar 16, various times, venues and prices, Urbtix (except shows at the HK Academy for Performing Arts through HK Ticketing). Inquiries: www.hk.artsfestival.org.  Ends Mar 16
Chatroom + Citizenship
National Theatre of Great Britain's double bill about youth cyber-culture and sexuality. In English with Chinese surtitles. Feb 13-15, 8pm, Feb 16, 3pm, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$480 (post-performance discussion with the artists on Feb 14).
Stuttgart Ballet
The German dance company presents John Cranko's choreography of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake: Feb 14-16, 7.30pm; and Onegin, based on Pushkin's novel: Feb 19-21, 7.30pm. Accompanied by the HK Philharmonic Orchestra. HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$780.
Fragments
British theatre director Peter Brook joins five of Samuel Beckett's short stories: Rough for Theatre I, Rockaby, Act without Words II, Neither and Come and Go. In English with Chinese surtitles. Feb 15-18, 8.15pm (Feb 16-17 also at 3pm), HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$220-HK$620.
New York Philharmonic
Lorin Maazel conducts the United States' foremost and oldest orchestra, with violinist Glenn Dicterow in Beethoven's Coriolan overture, a Barber violin concerto and a Dvorak symphony: Feb 15, 8pm; with cellist Alisa Weilerstein in Rossini's La Scala di Seta overture, an Elgar cello concerto and a Mendelssohn symphony: Feb 16, 8pm; with conductor Zhang Xian and oboist Wang Liang in a Richard Strauss oboe concerto, a Brahmns concerto and more: Feb 18, 8pm. HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$780.
Tomatito Sextet
The Spanish guitarist and his band perform gypsy flamenco. Feb 21, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$380.
Orpheus X
American Repertory Theatre revisits the Greek myth of Orpheus in this rock music theatre production. In English with Chinese surtitles. Feb 21-23, 8pm, Feb 24, 5pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120-HK$480 (post-performance discussion with the artists on Feb 22).
Li Yue-mui Recital
The mezzo soprano is accompanied by pianist Choi Sown-le to perform opera classics. Feb 14, 12.45pm, Centre for the Arts, HK University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, free. Inquiries: 2358 6149
The Punchline Comedy Club
Ricky Grover, Stephen Grant and Glenn Wool perform stand-up. In English. Feb 15-16, 9pm, Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$320. Inquiries: 2827 7777
Danzzzzzling
Final episode of HK Dance Alliance's emerging choreographers series features new works by Ng Yi-san, Lai Tak-wai, Jo Leung, Chloe Wong and Anthony Suen. Feb 16-17, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK$80, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2584 8753
Extra-curricular
Discovery Bay Market
Outdoor market with stalls selling home-made and organic foods, clothing and crafts. Today, 10am-5pm, Discovery Bay Piazza, free. Call to confirm in case of bad weather. Inquiries: 9247 5635
Arts and Crafts Fair
Live painting, sketching, silhouette cutting, calligraphy, photography and handicrafts for sale.  Today, 2pm-10pm, Piazza, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2734 2009
Flower Markets
With stalls selling Lunar New Year blooms.  Today-Wed, noon-midnight, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, and Fa Hui Park, Mong Kok, free. Inquiries: www.discoverhongkong.com
Textile Society of Hong Kong Event
Michael Howard from Simon Fraser University talks on the supplementary warp patterned textiles of Southeast Asia. In English.  Tomorrow, 7pm (reception at 6.30pm), Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$100. Inquiries: info@textilesocietyofhk.org
Stand-up Comedy
Cantonese- (Mondays) and English-language (Tuesdays) open-mic sessions, 8pm, free to perform five to seven minutes, HK$50 to watch. Takeout Comedy Club, B/F, 34 Elgin St, Soho. Inquiries: 6220 4436 or jami@takeoutcomedy.com
Poetry OutLoud
A monthly event for poetry lovers to read their works. Wed, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: PoetryOutloud@gmail.com
International Lunar New Year Night Parade
A showcase  of floats and performance artists from 11 countries, including stilt-walkers from France and a rhythmic gymnastic team from the Baltic Sea.  Thu, 8pm-9.30pm. Starts at the Cultural Centre and travels along Salisbury Rd and Mody Lane to New World Centre, HK$180-HK$300. Inquiries: www.discoverhongkong.com
Cinema
The Jane Bond Films
Films with a female version of the James Bond character produced in 1960s Hong Kong, including the following three features. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei  King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900. Ends Mar 2
Black Rose
Stars Nam Hung  and Connie Chan Po-chu  as two sisters who steal from the rich to give to the poor. Directed by Chor Yuen.  In Cantonese.  Today, 12.30pm.
The Story of Wong Ang the Heroine
Yam Pang-nin's  drama stars Yu So-chau  as a woman who saves her good friend from a group of diamond thieves. In Cantonese.  Today, 2.30pm.
Temptress of a Thousand Faces
Chung Chang-hwa's action drama stars Tina Chin Fei  as a policewoman chasing  a thief who's disguised as her. Also stars Ting Hung and Chen Liang.  In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles.  Today, 4.30pm.
Macau
The Police
The UK new wave rock trio perform.  Thu, 7.30pm, Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel, Cotai Strip, 600-1,200 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2882 8818  (also touring Singapore:  tomorrow, 8pm, inquiries: www.sistic.com)
Time. Space . Flow.
Sixteen international artists' interpretations of time and space. Daily, noon-7pm, closed Tue, Ox Warehouse, Intersection of Avenida do Coronel Mesquita and Avenida Almirante Lacerda, free. Inquiries: (853) 2853 0026.
Contemporary Poster  Design in China
Fifty works from the mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Macau Art Museum,  Av Xian Xing Hai, 5 patacas, free on Sun. Inquiries: (853) 7919 814 or www.artmuseum.gov.mo Ends Feb 10
Kam Lou
Works by the New Talent Prize winner for the western painting category in the 23rd Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists. Daily, 11am-7pm, Comendador Ho In Room, Military Club of Macau, 975 Rua da Praia Grande, free. Inquiries: (853) 8988 4100 or www.iacm.gov.mo Ends Feb 11
Macau Birds' Bionomics Exhibition
A display of the bird species found in Macau. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm, Seac Pai Van Nature Education Centre, Seac Pai Van Park, Coloane Island, free. Inquiries: (853) 2888 0087 or www.iacm.gov.mo Ends Feb 24
Da Vinci
A three-dimensional animation show featuring the talents of the Renaissance artist. Daily, 10am-7pm, Level 2, Exhibition Hall, Macau Tower,  80 patacas, 40 patacas (concessions). Inquiries: (853) 2893 3339. Ends Feb 29
Beijing
Russia Ballet Troupe
Accompanied by the Russia Symphony Orchestra, the dance group perform  Nutcracker  (today), Don Quixote  (tomorrow) and Giselle  (Tue), 7.30pm,  Poly Theatre, 14 Dongzhimen South St, Dongcheng District, 50-1,000 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Butterfly Lovers and Yellow River
Violinist Chai Liang and pianist Shi Shucheng, joined by the China Broadcasting and Film Symphony Orchestra, play the two Chinese concerto classics.  Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Bei Xinhua St, Liubukou, Xicheng District, 100-1,280 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Shanghai
Swan Lake
The Russian National Ballet of Moscow presents the Tchaikovsky classic.  Fri-Sat, 7.15pm, Shanghai Majestic Theatre, 66 Jiangning Rd, 100-500 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Yunnan Image
Yang Liping performs a Yunnan folk dance.  Fri-Feb 11, 7.15pm, Shanghai Grand Theatre, Renmin Rd, 180-880 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn
Taipei
The Beauty of Opera
Hamburg Opera's resident director Petra Muller is joined by 18 local young vocalists to present selections from Mozart's Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail, Bellini's Norma, Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, and more.  Today, 2.30pm, Experimental Theatre, 21-1 Zhongshan South Rd, NT$300, Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw
The Sound of Spring
Violinist Chou Chuan-hsiang and pianist Lin Hui-ying play Schumann's Fantasiestuck Op. 73, Bottesini's Grand Allegro di Concerto, and more.  Tue, Recital Hall, 21-1 Zhongshan South Rd, NT$500, Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw
Disney on Ice
Rink performances by skating dancers and singers featuring excerpts from Lion King, The Venture of Peter Pan, One Hundred and One Dalmatians and Lilo and Stitch.  Fri-Sat, 11am, 4.30pm, 9pm, Feb 10, 10am, 1.30pm, 5.30pm, Taipei International Convention Centre, 1 Xinyi Rd, Sec 5, NT$500-2,300. Inquires: (88 62) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw
The Dance of Light and Shadow
Italian artist Livio Seguso's contemporary sculptures combine glass, stain steel, marble and wood. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm, National Museum of History, 49 Nai Hai Rd, NT$100. Inquiries: (88 62) 2361 0270 or www.nmh.gov.tw End Feb 11
Singapore
Shanghai Blues
A love triangle musical set in  swinging 1930s Shanghai, written by Hong Kong playwright Raymond To. In Putonghua.  Fri, 8pm,  Sat, 3pm, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$48-$128. Inquiries: www.sistic.com
Chesty Nutty Bang Bang: The Hairspray of the Phoenix
Singapore's live parody show Chestnuts returns. Today, 3pm, 8pm, Drama Centre, National Library, 100 Victoria St, S$20-$40. Inquiries: www.gatecrash.com.sg
Blossom of Spring
Asian artists display works on the theme of flowers. Daily, 24 hours, Public Art Space, Level 2, Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard, free. Inquiries (65) 6826 8350 Ends Mar 31
Bangkok
Ellen Allien
The Berliner spins electro-techno.  Sat,  Club 808, Royal Crown Avenue . Inquiries: www.bangkok.com
Bangkok Fringe Festival
A month of events featuring local and international experimental theatres, films, dances and exhibitions. Various times, Patravadi Theatre, 69/1 Soi Wat Rakhang, Arun Amarin Rd, Siriraj, various prices. Inquiries: www.patravaditheatre.com.  Ends Feb 17
Tokyo
Salome
The Bavarian State Opera stages the Richard Strauss opera. Natalia Ushakova takes the lead role. In German with Japanese surtitles.  Today, Sat and Feb 11, 2pm,  Wed, 7.30pm, New National Theatre Tokyo, 1-1-1 Hon-machi, Shibuya-ku, 1,500-21,000 yen. Inquiries: www.nntt.jac.go.jp



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