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Exhibitions
*Bok
Redefinitions of 'book' through a range of media by Yuk King Tan,  Michael Lee Hong Hwee,  Huang Xiaopeng,  Yuen Cheuk-wa, Jeff Leung Chin-fung  and Liu Wai-tong. Today-tomorrow, 2pm-8pm,  1a space, Cattle Depot Artists Village,  63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan.  Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends tomorrow
All That Remains
Norman de Brackinghe's  digital photographs call attention to patterns and textures formed by sun, wind and rain. Opens today; cocktail reception  Sept 22, 6pm-7.30pm. Daily, 10am-8pm,  The Rotunda, Exchange Square, Central. Inquiries: 9487 0118. Ends Sept 28
Lotus Rhyme
Chinese oil painter Dong Xianzhou's  works inspired by nature. Opening reception today, 3pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun 1pm-6pm, Wan Fung Art Gallery, G/F Cityplaza Three, Taikoo Shing. Inquiries: 9470 0014
The Ancient Olympic Games
More than 110 artefacts from the British Museum illustrating the history of the Olympic Games. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays until 7pm, closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$20, HK$10 on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Nov 24
Performing Arts
Educating Mad Persons
On and On Cattle Depot Theatre's comic opera adaptation of Shuji Terayama's  puppet play about a dysfunctional family.  In  Putonghua and Japanese with Chinese and English surtitles. Today-tomorrow, 2.45pm, 8pm, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 3 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Kwan, HK$140. Inquiries: 2503 1630
29+1
Kearen Pang's  play about a woman turning 30. In Cantonese. Today, 3pm,  HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai,  HK$120-HK$280 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 9032 5272
Seven Boxes Possessed of Kafka
Alice Theatre Laboratory's drama   based on Franz Kafka's writings. In Cantonese. Today, 3pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120, HK$100 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Roots of the Chinese
The HK Chinese Orchestra's season-opening concert traces the development of Chinese civilization, with a particular focus on Shanxi. Yan Huichang  conducts.  Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
HK Chinese YMCA  Harmonica Orchestra
The orchestra's annual concert  includes  traditional Chinese songs and Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake suite. With guest performers the HKHA St James' Settlement Harmonica Band.  Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6548 8627
HK Performers Winds
Steve Kwan Tsz-lai conducts the ensemble in works by Horovitz,  Copland,  Ellerby  and Shostakovich.    Today, 8pm,  Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd,  Sha Tin, HK$80-HK$150 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 9420 8774
TakeOut Comedy Club
English-language stand-up show today,  9.30pm. B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo, HK$150. Inquiries: 6220 4436
CLP Light Classics
Yip Wing-sie conducts the HK Sinfonietta in  works including Rossini's William Tell Overture, Dvorak's Slavonic Dances and excerpts from Bernstein's West Side Story. Tomorrow, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336
De Waart's Bruckner
Edo de Waart conducts the  HK Philharmonic Orchestra in Bruckner's Symphony No 7 and Schubert's Symphony No 5. Tomorrow, 8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$150-HK$380 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2721 2030
Extra-curricular
City Speak IV
Speakers including hawkers, performers and gastronomes discuss how Hong Kong's open spaces should be regulated. In Cantonese with English summary. Today, 9.30am-12.30pm, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free, advanced registration required. Inquiries: 2525 4416 or michele@hkfringeclub.com
Art Jam
Take part in a life drawing session. Bring your own sketchbook and drawing kit and nude model, easels, sketchboards, snacks, coffee and tea are provided. Today, 5pm-8pm, Joy Art Club, Unit 2, 14/F, Block A, Wah Luen Industrial  Centre, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St,  Fo Tan, HK$90. Inquiries: 9332 0424 or wdavies@netvigator.com
Cinema
1960s Japanese New  Wave Cinema
Featuring movies directed by 10 Japanese new wave filmmakers,  including the following two.  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
Red Angel
Yasuzo Masumura's  wartime drama  focuses on nurse Sakura (Ayako Wakao)   who devotes herself  to helping wounded soldiers on the front lines. In Japanese with English subtitles. Today, 7pm, HK Space Museum.
Fighting Elegy
A student's (Hideki Takahashi)  violent tendencies increase after he is expelled from school and moves to his uncle's small town. Seijun Suzuki  directs.  In Japanese with English subtitles.  Today, 9pm, HK Space Museum.
Australian Film Festival
The Australian consulate  presents nine features and four short films, including the following film. Today-Sept 28, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$50 Urbtix. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$250.  Inquiries: 2585 4481
Hildegarde
Director Di Drew's  family film about three fatherless siblings' attempts to rescue their pet duck after it gets abducted. Stars Richard E. Grant and Tara Morice.  In English with Chinese subtitles.  Today, 2.30pm, HK Arts Centre;  Sept 28, 2pm, HK Space Museum.
Nightscene
Compilation CD Launch Party A
Lazy Susans  play alternative rock entwined with easy listening. Cho Chuk Mo  opt for jazz, rock, disco and punk. Post-grunge specialists 22 Cats play followed by The Sinister Left with post-punk, post-rock sounds. Tai Tai Alibi go for grunge. Tonight, 8pm-11.30pm,  The Cavern, Shop 1, LG/F Lan Kwai Fong Tower, 55 D'Aguilar St, Central, HK$150 (includes one CD, one lucky draw entry, one drink). Inquiries: 9486 4648
Rudies Can't Fail
Ska sounds from the early days up  to the present. Tonight, 10pm, Linq,  G/F, 37-43 Pottinger St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2971 0680
Bloody Heavy D 'n' B
Dubstep and D 'n' B from Teem,  MC didjelirium,  Uprooted Sunshine Sound  System and The Arkham.  Tonight, 10pm-5am, Sammy's Kitchen, G/F San Toi Building, 137-139 Connaught Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: www.hkclubbing.com
Henry Chung & The  Spontaneous Combustion
The local harmonica player reunites  with the original members of the  HK Blues Allstars to play new blues songs. Tonight, 10.30pm, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100, includes one drink, free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251
DJ Dev
Mumbai music producer-remixer  DJ Dev  spins Bollywood, R&B and  house music, with support from DJ Raz.  Tonight, 11pm-5am, Aqua Spirit,  29/F-30/F, 1 Peking Rd, TST,  HK$100 (advance), HK$150 (door), includes one drink. Inquiries: 9120 7720 or 3427 2288



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