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Exhibitions
The Pivotal Decade
Local artists including Luke Ching, Chow Chun-fai,  Wilson Shieh  and Joey Leung  showcase paintings, sculptures, photographs and installations about post-colonial Hong Kong. Daily, 10am-8pm, Pao Galleries, 5/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends Sept 13
Go Hong Kong!
Joe Joe Ngai,  Mediha Ting  and Yolanda Yeung's  paintings reflect on the identity and culture of young Hong Kong artists. Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm, Sat until 5pm, Galerie Ora-Ora, 12/F, 41-43 Graham St, Central. Inquiries: 2851 1171. Ends Sept 13
Ode to Harmony
Thirty ink paintings by Shen Mo in praise of harmony in the world. Opening reception today, 3pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun and public holidays, 1pm-6pm, Wan Fung Art Gallery,  G/F Cityplaza Three, Taikoo Shing.  Inquiries: 2734 9623
Performing Arts
Li Yundi
The pianist joins conductor Edo de Waart and the HK Philharmonic in performing Ravel's Piano Concerto in G; the orchestra also play Messiaen's Les Offrandes Oubliees and Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique:  today,  8pm, HK$180-HK$680 Urbtix. Li's recital featuring works by Chopin, Schumann/Liszt, Mussorgsky and Wang Jianzhong: Sept 8, 8pm, HK$280-HK$680 Urbtix. HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST.  Inquiries: 2721 2030
Don Carlo
Opera HK presents Verdi's tragedy about a prince whose betrothed lover becomes his father's bride as a treaty to end a war. Directed by Henry Akina. Stars tenors Warren Mok  and Keith Ikaia-Purdy.  Accompanied by HK Sinfonietta.  In Italian with Chinese and English surtitles.  Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$150-HK$900 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7321
Field of Dreams
HK Repertory Theatre's musical inspired by the story of eight Hong Kong footballers who represented China at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. Anthony Chan Kam-kuen  directs.  In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles.   Today-Sept 8, 7.45pm,     today also at 2.45pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
Art
Comedian Dayo Wong Chi-wah  stars in  the comedy about friends debating the cost of an expensive painting one of them has purchased. In Cantonese.  Today-Sept 13 (no show  Sept 8), 8pm,   today, tomorrow and Sept 13 also at 3pm,  HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai,  HK$180-HK$400 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2835 6688
Rhythmic Fantasy of  Chinese Quintessence
Miranda Chin Dance Company's new interpretations of Chinese dance.   Tomorrow, 3pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall,  3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$90-HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Romancing the Moon
The Windpipe Chinese Ensemble  celebrates the mid-autumn festival with a lunar-themed concert of traditional tunes. Ho Man-chuen  conducts. Today, 8pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd;  tomorrow, 3pm, North District Town Hall, 2 Lung Wan Rd, Sheung Shui, HK$60-HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
The Three B's - Music Divine
Violinists David Park Hyung-ki  and Henry Choi    play Bach's Double Violin Concerto  and Brahms' Violin Concerto with the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra, which  also plays Beethoven's Symphony No 6. Today, 8pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long; tomorrow, 3.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$70-HK$110 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7321
Extra-curricular
Storytelling Session
Writers Mio Debnam,  Louise Renwick,  Karmel Schreyer,  Susan Sprengeler  and Judith Simanovszky  read their book series Animalympics, about an athletic  tiger, antelope, monkey, ostrich and a panda.  For children  3-8 years.  In English.   Today, noon-1.30pm, Bookazine, 3/F Prince's Building,  10 Chater Rd, Central, free, booking required. Inquiries: 2525 0218
Foresight and Future  Thinking in HK
Emerging public policy development and social issues forum.  Speakers include Ian Goldin from  Oxford University.  Today, 9.30am-noon, Poon Kam Kai Institute of Management, 3/F Tower II, HKU Town Centre, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Rd, Admiralty, HK$100, reservations recommended. Inquiries: 2523 8878
Models Wanted
HK Youth Arts Foundation is looking for female models aged 16-23 for their fashion shows  in October. For casting, send your name, age, measurements, contact number, e-mail address, two recent photos and related experiences to kerryL@hkyaf.com by Sept 10. Inquiries: 2877 2656
Cinema
1960s Japanese New  Wave Cinema
Featuring movies directed by 10 Japanese new wave filmmakers,  including the following four  films.  Today-Sept 28,  HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST; HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST, HK$50 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2734 2900
Giants and Toys
Two ex-college  friends work for rival confectionary companies in this satirical story about the cutthroat business world. Yasuzo Masumura directs. In Japanese with Chinese and English subtitles.   Today, 2.30pm, HK Film Archive.
A Street of Love and Hope
Nagisa Oshima's  feature about the  gap between rich and poor in post-war Japan, through a doomed love story of a pigeon seller and his upper-class customer.  Stars Hiroshi Fujikawa.  In Japanese with Chinese and English subtitles.   Today, 4.30pm, HK Film Archive.
Afraid to Die
Yasuzo Masumura's  action drama about a gangster's (Yukio Mishima) life after a  prison term. In Japanese with English subtitles.  Today, 6pm, HK Film Archive.
The Dry Lake
Masahiro Shinoda's  drama centres on a furious high school student who does everything radical. Stars Shinichiro Mikami  and Hizuru Takachiho.   In Japanese with English subtitles.  Today, 8.30pm, HK Film Archive.
Night Scene
White Diamond Dance  Party Weekend
100 Per Cent Kylie Show's Lucy Holmes  performs.  Tonight,  10.30pm, Club JJ's, 2/F Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$380. Inquiries: 2584 7662
Safe the Planet 2008
Eco-concert featuring Canto-pop singers Denise Ho Wan-sze,  Hins Cheung Kin-hin,  Wilfred Lau Ho-lung  and Siu Fay  (Terence Chui Chi-long).  Tonight, 8.30pm, Asia-World Arena, HK International Airport, Lantau, HK$120-HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 6194 8215
HK Live!
Featuring French electronic rock band  Dr Eggs,  Manila's indie-pop group The Dorques  and local rockers The Lovesong. Tonight, 10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$150 (door). Inquiries: 2850 5065
Rocco
The French DJ and founding member of house  group Rodamaal spins.  Tonight, 10.30pm, Armani/Bar HK, 2/F Chater House, 11 Chater Rd, Central, HK$150 (advance), HK$200 (door), includes one drink. Inquiries: 2805 0028



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