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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions
We Wuv Warhol
Prints by American pop artist Andy Warhol,  including his Ad series pieces and portraits of Mao Zedong  and Edward Kennedy.  Today, noon-6pm, W HK, Elements South Entrance,  1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon Station.  Inquiries: 3717 2222. Ends today
Cash In
Chen Shaoxiong  uses a variety of media (including video, installations, photography and ink painting) to reflect on his position
as a Chinese artist and respond to the contemporary Chinese art market. An October Contemporary exhibition. Today, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends today
Site:Seeing
Hongkonger Kingsley Ng  and Singaporean Zulkifle Mahmod's  media art projects examine the relationship between urban public spaces and their users. An October Contemporary exhibition. Today, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends today
On the White
Chinese artist Jiang Zhi's  photographs,  videos and installation works about art and life's metaphysical aspects. Today, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends today
Project Room
Experimental works by artists including Korean Soyo Lee,  India's Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, China's Wu Yulu, Norwegian Howard Boland, Italian Laura Cinti and Canadian Adam Brandejs  and video documentation revealing their creative processes. A Microwave: Transient Creatures exhibition. Today, 11am-8pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Inquiries: www.microwavefest.net. Ends today
Alchemy in Blue
The Yip Collection presents ancient Chinese Jun ware ceramics known for their rich glazes. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Nov 30
Young Blood
Group exhibition by six recent graduates: ceramicist Sarine Chan, mixed-media artist Silvia Chan,  acrylics specialist Jasmine Ho,  painter Sue Lai,  designer Betty Lo  and painter-cartoonist Sherry Lui.  Thu-Sun, 1pm-7pm (or by appointment), Blue Lotus Gallery, Wah Luen Industrial Building, Block A, 5/F, Unit 24, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan.  Inquiries: 6100 129. Ends Nov 30
E+E
Emily Eldridge's  illustrations are inspired by her travels and experiences. Mon-Sun,  6pm-late, Philia Lounge, 4 Arbuthnot Rd, Central. Inquiries: www.emilyeldridge. blogspot.com. Ends Nov 30
Beauty, Virtu  and  the Falling Jasmine
Argentinian Grillo Demo  couples painting and adornment of pre-existing images, notably jasmine flowers. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun, 11am-6pm, The Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2291 0006. Ends Dec 1
To Have or To Be
Ten contemporary Korean artists mine 5,000 years of Korean history and reinterpret Korean traditions to depict two aspects of modern society described by social psychologist Erich Fromm.   Mon, Wed-Sun, 10am-9pm, HK Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2529 4141. Until Dec 4
People in Street Market
Arnold Lee, Birdy Chu,  Birdy Lee, Ronald Leung, Stanley Ng,  Winfred Li,  Yvette Hui,  Ceci Liu  and her students' photographs of Graham Street Market.  Daily, 7am-5pm,
Hoi Wan Restaurant, 28 Gage St, Central. Inquiries: 9400 2159. Ends Dec 18
Story of the Horse
About 40 horse-themed artefacts ranging from Chinese pottery and bamboo carvings to paintings and to calligraphic works are on display. 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 Dec 28
Military Relics in HK
Retrospective exhibition detailing the  original purpose and significance of  existing relics found in what has been a key military outpost for centuries. Daily, 10am-5pm, closed Thu, HK Museum of Coastal Defence, 175 Tung Hei Rd,  Shau Kei Wan, HK$10, free on Wed.  Inquiries: 2569 1500. Ends Dec 31
Building Together
Photographs, artefacts and building models provide visual evidence of 160 years of Hong Kong and France's common heritage.  Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun (and most public holidays), 10am-7pm, HK Heritage Discovery Centre, Kowloon Park, Haiphong Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2208 4400. Ends Jan 1
Strolling in the Fragrant Garden
Late Qing Dynasty paintings of plants, insects, small animals and village scenes by Guangdong cousins Ju Chao  (1811-1865)  and Ju Lian  (1828-1904).  10am-6pm (Sat until 8pm), closed Thu, HK Museum of Art,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Feb 1  Performing Arts
Exquisite Beauty: The World of Kunqu
The Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe perform  today, 2.30pm. In Putonghua. Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytechnic University,  Hung Hom, free but tickets required.  Inquiries: www.hku.hk/kunqu
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, 2.45pm, 7.45pm,  HKREP Black Box, 4/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
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, 3pm, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Asian Harp Festival
Closing concert by Asian harpists, today,  7pm, Atrium II, Gateway Arcade,  Harbour City, free. Inquiries: 2860 0701 or www.asianharpfest.org
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, Tue-Fri, 7.30pm, also  today, 2.30pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$690 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.cinderellaonstage.com
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.  Today, 8pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po, HK$100, HK$140 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7323
Pro Arte Orchestra of Hong Kong
Geoffrey Simon  conducts the orchestra and horn player Chow Chi-chung  in works by Strauss, Conygham  and Bizet. Today,  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. Today, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$80-HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9654 4046 or hk.geocities.com./yycms
Soler
Brothers Julio (lead vocals) and Dino Acconci (guitar/vocals) from Macau play pop. Today-Mon, 8pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$180, HK$380 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2886 9000
The Sixth HK Drum Festival -  Majestic Drums XI
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.  Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
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. Tomorrow-Sat, 7.45pm, also Sat, 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. Tue, 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. Tue-Nov 30, 8.30pm, also  Sat-Nov 30, 2.30pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$160-$200 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 3746 5219
Manic Street Preachers
The Welsh rock band in concert.  Wed, 8pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$480-HK$680 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 9437 6766
PJ Powers
The South African singer serves up Afro-pop. Wed,  8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2521 7251. (Powers also performs  tomorrow, 6.30pm-7.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK,  Pok Fu Lam, free but registration required (www.hku.hk/socsc/globalvision/sa/); and Fri,  12.45pm-2pm, Sun Yat-sen Plaza, University of HK, Main Campus, Pok Fu Lam, free. Inquiries: ulricay@hku.hk)
Sadao Watanabe Group
Japanese alto saxophonist plays jazz with pianist-keyboardist Akira Onozuka,  electric guitarist Jun Kajiwara,  electric bassist Kiichiro Komobuchi,  drummer Masaharu Ishikawa  and percussionist N'diasse Niang. Wed,  8pm, HK City Hall, HK$150-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Kylie Minogue
The Australian pop singer performs as  part of her KylieX2008 Tour. Thu,  8pm, AsiaWorld-Arena, HK International Airport, Lantau, HK$380-HK$1,880 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2989 9239
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. Thu-Nov 30, 8pm, also Sat-Nov 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. Fri-Sat  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. Fri-Sat,  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.  Fri-Sat,  8pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2721 2030
Dance Platform 08
HK Dance Alliance presents six conceptual dance pieces by six different choreographers. Fri-Sat, 8.15pm, also Sat,  2.45pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Hong Kong Flute Party
The HK Flute Centre presents flutists Mary Karen Clardy  and Ringo Chan,  pianist Jacqueline Leung  and the HK Flute Quartet playing works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Trevor Wye  and others. Nov 30, 7.30pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3520 2686
Extra-curricular
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. Today, 10am-5pm, Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery, Quarry Bay Park, free. Inquiries: 3580 6770
Stanley Art Market
Thirty stalls selling different arts, crafts and creative services as part of Stanley Artsmart series of events. Today, 11am-5pm, Stanley Market, Stanley. Inquiries: 2306 1117
Darwin and the Dodo
Britain's Desperate Men (Richard Headon  and Jon Beedell)  and local artist-translator William Yip present a science  show that looks at Charles Darwin's ideas, life, times and legacy. In English (with Cantonese translation). Today, 11am, noon, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, HK Science Museum, 2 Science  Museum Rd, TST East, free. Inquiries: www.britishcouncil.org.hk/sciencealive
Pre-Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair
Resident artists operate stalls of art and crafts including ceramics, prints, glasswork and paper art and also offer artwork demonstrations,  today, Sat, Nov 30, noon-6pm. Guided tours:  today, Sat, Nov 30, 3pm (in Cantonese), 4pm (in English), Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St,  Shek Kip Mei, free. Inquiries: 2353 1311
Twenty-second HK Pedal  Kart Grand Prix
Two-day charity event organised by the  HK Human Powered Vehicle Association  includes a  fun karts display.  Today, 1pm-2pm, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, free to watch. Inquiries: www.hkpedalkartgrandprix.org
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic
Cantonese- (tomorrow) and English-language (Tue) sessions, free to perform five to seven minutes, HK$50 to watch, 8pm. (Also, it's University Comedy Night on Thu, 8.30pm, HK$120; English standup comedy from James Foreman,  Chris Holland, Michael Dorsher  and others, Fri-Sat, 9.30pm, HK$150; and Vivek Mahbubani  performs, Sat, 8pm, HK$120.) TakeOut Comedy Club, B/F, 34 Elgin  St, SoHo. Inquiries: 6220 4436 or jami@takeoutcomedy.com
Cinema
Dancer in the Dark
Lars von Trier's drama about a Czech factory worker (Bjork)  living with her son in a trailer in Washington state who seeks refuge in music and movies. Catherine Deneuve  also stars. In English with Chinese subtitles.  Today, 11.45am, Broadway Cinematheque,  3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$45. Inquiries: 2388 0002
HK Jewish Film Festival
Programme of feature films from countries including Australia, France, Germany, Israel, Mexico and the US, including the following.  Ends today, Palace IFC, Podium, Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$80.  Inquiries: 6771 8070 or www.hkjewishfilmfest.org
Blessed is the Match: The Life and  Death of Hannah Senesh
Documentary about the second world war heroine who joined a mission to rescue Hungary's Jews but was captured by the Nazis. Narrated by Joan Allen.  In English and Hungarian with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 1.50pm, Palace IFC.
Rising Stars of the Pear Garden
Six films presented in association with the Cantonese Opera Day (Nov 30) event aimed at promoting Cantonese operatic art to young people, including the following one. Ends Nov 30. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 27392139
A Dying Phoenix
A two-part programme: with Nine Winters  a documentary chronicling the Utopia Cantonese Opera Workshop's efforts to rejuvenate Cantonese opera; and Phoenix of Eternal Love showing the group's performance of two excerpts from Tong Tik-sang's Fairy of the Ninth Heaven. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 5.30pm, HK Film Archive.
Hong Kong Lesbian and  Gay Film Festival
Features and short films  from Hong Kong, Taiwan, the US and Iceland, including the following three. Until Dec 1. AMC Festival Walk, Level U/G, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, Palace IFC, Podium L1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, HK$60-HK$75.  Inquiries: www.hklgff.hk
Football Undercover
David Assmann and Ayat Najafi's  documentary about an Iranian female football team. In German, English, Farsi and Turkish with English subtitles.  Today,  3.45pm, Palace IFC; Wed, 9.40pm,  Broadway Cinematheque.
Derek
Isaac Julien's  documentary tribute to late filmmaker Derek Jarman.  Written and narrated by Tilda Swinton.  In English. Today, 8.15pm, Dec 1, 8pm, Broadway Cinematheque.
Drifting Flower
Zero Chou's three interwoven lesbian tales  of the lost and found nature of love.  In Putonghua with English subtitles. Today, 9.45pm, AMC Festival Walk; Tue, 7.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque.
Pearl River Delta
New Faces of Macau
Seventy-three photographs recording the territory's changing face. Today-Thu, 9am-9pm, Pavilion of the Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, Estrada de Adolfo Loureiro 10,  free. Inquiries: (853) 2833 2886.  Ends Thu
The View Finder to Asian Film
Film festival with a China focus. This year's  opening film, Macao Stories, consists of five stories and is directed by five local directors, and the closing film is Jacob Cheung's Ticket,  a drama that centres on a young woman who goes in search of her biological parents. Tomorrow-Nov 30, Macau Cultural Centre,  Av Xian Xing Hai, 40 patacas. Inquiries:  (853) 2870 0699 or www.ccm.gov.mo
Symphony Concert of Opera Selections
Pier Carlo Orizio  conducts the La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra and China Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra in performing excerpts from Tosca, Turandot and other works. Soprano Sillbia Dalla Benetta,  tenor Mario Malagnini  and pianist Enrica Ciccarelli  also feature. Wed, 8pm, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qing Bo Rd,  Er Sha Island, Guangzhou, 180-680 yuan. Inquiries: gz.piao.com.cn
Peony Pavilion
The National Ballet of China performs a dance adaptation of Tang Xianzu's  Ming  dynasty literary classic about the romance between an important government official's daughter and a young student. Thu, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Av Xian Xing Hai, 50-180 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2870 0699 or www.ccm.gov.mo
Folk Arts and Crafts Workshop
Folk artists and craftspeople from China's Anhui Province conduct shadow puppet and bamboo carving workshops. Sat, 3pm-5pm, Nov 30, 10am-noon, 3pm-5pm, Lou Kau Mansion, Travessa da Se 7, 20 patacas  (2-hour session). Inquiries: (853) 8399 6691
Triple Bills
The National Ballet of China's dance interpretations of musical works by composers including Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov.  Sat, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Av Xian Xing Hai, 50-180 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2870 0699 or www.ccm.gov.mo



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