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Kevin Kwong

Exhibitions
Yoshitaka Amano
The Final Fantasy video game series' character designer showcases paintings of fantastical creatures and warriors, crossing the line between manga, illustrations and fine arts. Today, 10.30am -7pm, Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657.  Ends today
Derivative
Wan Yang's  paintings depict his artistic  development over the past year. Today, 10.30am-7pm, Connoisseur Art Gallery, G3 Chinachem Hollywood Centre,  1 Hollywood Rd, Central; Connoisseur Contemporary, G4 Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358 and 3521 0300. Ends today
Visible City
Local artists Winnie Chan, Fong Wai-chung,  Teresa Leung,  Vivian Leung,  Mak Kit-ping,  Esther Szeto  and Evans Wong  use a variety of media to comment on  urban space-related issues. Today, 2pm-6pm, M63, Artist Commune,  Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village,  63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: twmleung@gmail.com. Ends today
The Confucius Code
Jing Kewen's  paintings transform memory to art with his stylistic representations of Communist China's glories.  Opening reception today, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Daily,  10am-8pm, Pao Galleries, 5/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2521 3193.  Ends Dec 3
To Have or To Be
Ten contemporary Korean artists reinterpret Korean traditions to depict two aspects of modern society described by social psychologist Erich Fromm.  Opening reception today, 6pm. Mon, Wed-Sun, 10am-9pm, HK Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central.  Inquiries: 2529 4141. Until Dec 4
Pretty Woman
Paintings and sculptures of beautiful  women by Shi Wei. Opening reception  today, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Yan Gallery, 1/F Oriental Crystal Commercial Building, 46 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central.  Inquiries: 2139 2345. Ends Dec 7
Attention Spam
British urban artists Cyclops (aka Luc Price),  D*Face,  David Bray,  Vesna Parchet  and Word to Mother's  graffiti-derived street art. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Main Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802.  Ends Dec 10
Out of the Darkness
Simon Birch's paintings and photographs depict a journey from darkness to hope. Opens today. Daily, 10am-8pm, The Louis Vuitton Gallery, Louis Vuitton Maison,  5 Canton Rd, TST. Inquiries: 8100 1182. Ends Jan 11
Early Hong Kong and  China Trade Pictures
Paintings, maps and plans dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries by Chinese and European artists  including William Daniell   and Marciano Antonio Baptista.  Opening reception today, 6pm-8pm. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6pm, Wattis Fine Art, 2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central.  Inquiries: 2524 5302. Ends Jan 20
The Children's Paradise
A look at the illustrations of Lo Koon-chiu  through the  comic book launched in the 1950s. 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 2
Performing Arts
Blessing of the Banyan Tree
Fantasy Puppet Theatre presentation about a  boy who goes against his villagers' plans to chop down a banyan tree. In Cantonese.  Today-Sat, 7.30pm, also Sat, 3pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre,  111 Shau Kei Wan Rd,  HK$130, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3520 3172
Exquisite Beauty:  The World of Kunqu
The Suzhou Kunqu
Opera Theatre of Jiangsu performs  Farewell to the Mother: From The Iron Crown and At the Lenke Mountain, today; and The Palace of Eternal Life,  tomorrow. Performances begin at 7.30pm. The Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe perform Winning the Beauty Queen, Sat, 7.30pm; and The Ghost King Marries off His Sister, Gazing toward the Homeland, Escape of the Little Monk and Conquest of Demons, Nov 23, 2.30pm. In Putonghua. Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, free but tickets required. Inquiries: www.hku.hk/kunqu
Past. Past
Chivalry Creative Theatre's black  comedy centres on two big-city dwellers who recount tales of their past loves.  In Cantonese.  Today-Sat 7.30pm, also Sat, 2.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$140 (members)  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
Lea Salonga  stars in the Broadway adaptation of the rags-to-riches fairy  tale about a young damsel whose fairy godmother helps her attend a grand  ball. Today-Nov 23, Nov 25-28, 7.30pm, Sat-Nov 23, 2.30pm, HK Cultural  Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST,  HK$180-HK$690 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.cinderellaonstage.com
The Visit
The HK Academy for Performing Arts presents Duerrenmatt's  drama about a billionairess who returns to  her  old home seeking revenge against an ex-lover.   In Cantonese with English surtitles. Today-Sat, 7.30pm, also Sat, 2.30pm,  HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$65, HK$100, HK$55 (members), HK$85 (members)  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8580
Moon Over Buffalo
The HK Repertory Theatre's production of Ken Ludwig's Broadway comedy about two married actors, one of whom dreams of being a big star.  In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Today, 7.45pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
Journey with Mr Aw
The HK Repertory Theatre's drama in which secrets are revealed about the Tiger Balm garden where Mr Aw's younger brother  went missing. In Cantonese. Today-Nov 23, 7.45pm, also Nov 23, 2.45pm, HKREP Black Box, 4/F, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
Judas Maccabaeus
The HK Soloists perform Handel's oratorio. Today, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2393 3669
The Will to Build
Bonni Chan  directs Theatre du Pif and BURST TV's verbatim theatre piece  about Hong Kong's  cycle of construction and destruction, and its effects on the territory's people. Today-Nov 23,  8pm, also Sat-Nov 23, 3pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
About Khon
Thai classical dancer Pichet Klunchun,  his Pichet Klunchun Dance Company and French choreographer Jerome Bel  put a  modern spin on the centuries-old court dance drama.  With English dialogue.  A New Vision Arts Festival event.  Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Asian Harp Festival
American harpist Carroll McLaughlin  plays her own compositions and other works at the opening concert.  Tomorrow, 8pm, Lee Hysan Concert Hall, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin, HK$240, HK$400. National Harp Competition winners from Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and other Asian territories perform. Sat, 3pm, Atrium II, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, TST, free. Closing concert by Asian harpists, Nov 23, 7pm, Atrium II, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, free. Inquiries: 2860 0701 or www.asianharpfest.org
Fleeting Moments
The HK Academy for Performing Arts presents five dances about fragility and impermanence. Tomorrow-Sat,  8pm,  HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$75, HK$110 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500
A Showcase of Chinese  Classical Dance
The Youth Dance Company of Beijing Dance Academy perform Water Surging Apsaras, Emperor Qin Inspects His Army, Dreaming of Love in the Boudoir and
The Butterfly Lovers.  Tomorrow, 8pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$80-HK$160; Sat,  8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd,  Tsuen Wan, HK$80-HK$160; Nov 23, 8pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd,  Tai Po, HK$100, HK$140 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7323
The Sixth HK Drum Festival
HK Synergy 24 Drum Competition winners and guests the Li Biao Percussion Group  perform, Sat,  8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100. Yan Huichang  conducts the  HK Chinese Orchestra, percussionist Li Biao  and the Li Biao Percussion Group in works by Victor Chan, Li Biao, Xu Xhangjun and others.  Nov 23, 8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$120-HK$260 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 3185 1600
Pro Arte Orchestra of Hong Kong
Geoffrey Simon  conducts the orchestra and horn player Chow Chi-chung  for works by Strauss, Conygham  and Bizet. Nov 23, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$100-HK$1,000 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2143 3671
Quest of the Chinese Folklore II
The Yao Yueh Chinese Music Association performs a China folk music programme that includes works  such as The Night of the Torch Festival, Rendezvous in the Milkyway and Galloping on the Prairie. Nov 23, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall,  1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$80-HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9654 4046 or hk.geocities.com./yycms
Madam Qiu
Joyce Chan Wing-see  directs the  HK Academy of Performing Arts' production of Xia Yan's historical play about a married mother who  rebelled against Qing Dynasty rule. In Cantonese. Nov 24-29, 7.45pm, also  Nov 29, 2.45pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$90  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500
J.S. Bach Six Sonatas for Harpsichord and Violin Concert
Baroque violinist Benedict Cruft  and harpsichordist Shalev Ad-El  play works by J.S. Bach.  Nov 25, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$150 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2584 8500
The Open Couple
The Nonsensemakers' production of Dario Fo's  comedy about a husband who, after ten years of marriage, declares to his wife that they should have an open marriage. In Cantonese. Nov 25-30, 8.30pm, also Nov 29-30, 2.30pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$160-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3746 5219
East Wing West Wing 7 - Hong Kong Civil Servant Death Note
Zuni Icosahedron  presents playwright-director Matthias Woo's  political satire comprising sections entitled The Death of Ideal Civil Servants, The Stance of the Legislative Councillors, The Arrogance Accountability Officials and What else Can The HK City Do? In Cantonese with Chinese surtitles.  Nov 27-30, 8pm, also Nov 29-30, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre,  12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$140-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2566 9696
The Pirate Party
Alasdair Malloy presents and Jason Lai  conducts the HK Sinfonietta for  pirate-themed works  such as Leroy Anderson's  The Pirate March, Mendelssohn's   Fingal's Cave (excerpt), Juventino Rosas'   Over the Waves and Alan Menken's  The Little Mermaid: Under the Sea. In English. Nov 28-29, 7.30pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336
Love Sick
Unlock Dancing Plaza's modern dance theatre work about three women who go for a treasure hunt in the Love Jungle. Nov 28-29, 8pm, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 135 Junction Rd, Kowloon, HK$120, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Peak Performance
Edo de Waart  conducts pianist Colleen Lee,  HK Academy for Performing Arts musicians and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra for Saint-Saens' Piano Concerto No 2 and Richard Strauss'  An Alpine Symphony. Nov 28-29, 8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2721 2030
Giselle
The HK Ballet's presentation of Adolphe Adam's  ballet about an innocent village maiden who falls for a deceitful nobleman. Nov 28-30, 8pm, also  Nov 29-30, 3pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$80-HK$1,000 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2105 9724
Dance Platform 08
HK Dance Alliance presents six conceptual dance pieces by six different choreographers. Nov 28-29, 8.15pm, also Nov 29, 2.45pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Extra-curricular
Makeup Masterclass
American Idol's chief makeup artist Mezhgan   provides guides for creating a daytime,  office and a red carpet look with smoky eyes. Today, 6.30pm-9.30pm, Exchange Square, Central, HK$580, includes cocktails and appetisers, booking required. (She also conducts a one-day makeup workshop for ten people,  tomorrow, 10am-5pm, HK$3,000, HK$2,400 (Get Smart! HK members, includes refreshments and light lunch.) Inquiries: 9170 5065
Women Composers from Asia
University of Idaho professor and pianist Kay Zavislak's lecture/recital focuses on the aesthetics and vision in Asian female composers'  works. Features music by Makiko Kinoshita,  Wendy Lee Wan-ki  and Na Hyo-shin.  In English. Today, 8pm, Lee Hysan Concert Hall, Esther Lee Building, Chung Chi College, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin, free. Inquiries: 2609 6716
Radio Drama Workshop
Cable TV presenter/Metro Radio DJ Sean Kwan teaches people aged 13 years and over how to  realise their vocal capabilities. Every Friday, tomorrow-Dec 12, 21/F Coda Plaza, 51 Garden Rd, Central, HK$1,000, includes own radio drama CD, booking required. Inquiries: 2501 4842
Writing Courses
Susanna Bryceson  teaches The Nitty Gritty of Getting it Right. Sherryl Clark  gives pointers for Getting Published Internationally. Both: Sat, 9.30am- 12.30pm, The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$750, HK$500 (Women in Publishing Society members), reservations required. Inquiries (and registration): events@hkwips.org
Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery Fun Day
Family-friendly day designed to help visitors learn about the history and the restoration of the HK Fire Services Department's former flagship. Sat-Nov 23, 10am-5pm, Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery, Quarry Bay Park, free. Inquiries: 3580 6770
Darwin and the Dodo
Britain's Desperate Men (Richard Heedon and Jon Beedell) and local artist-translator William Yip present a science walkabout show that looks at Charles Darwin's ideas, life, times and legacy.  In English (with Cantonese translation). Sat, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, Nov 23, 11am, noon, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, HK Science Museum,  2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, free. Inquiries: www.britishcouncil.org.hk/sciencealive
Twenty-second HK Pedal  Kart Grand Prix
Two-day charity event organised by the HK Human Powered Vehicle Association  includes a 24-hour-long race on Sat,  from 3pm; and fun karts display, Sat, 3.30pm-4.30pm,  Nov 23, 1pm-2pm, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, free to watch. Inquiries: www.hkpedalk artgrandprix.org



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