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Exhibitions
Global Heart-Warming
Austrian Margit Denz's  ceramic heart series uses  red, heaven, homeland, textile, blue moon, erotic, honey and sea as themes. Today, 11am-9pm, Gallery by the Harbour, Shop 207, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, TST. Inquiries: 2526 1133. Ends today
Darwin Now
Exhibition commemorating the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth and 150th anniversary of the publication of his On the Origin of Species that looks at the scientist's life, how he came up with his theory of evolution, and how his ideas are still relevant. Today-Fri, 9am-5pm, Li Hall, St John's Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2913 5100 or Science@britishcouncil.org.hk. Ends Fri
South
Documentary photographer Wong Kan-tai's  shots taken in various developing cities in southern China.  Tue-Sun, 11am-7pm, Lumenvisum, L2-10 Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei. Inquiries: 3177 9159.  Ends Feb 22
One Country, Two Systems
Winnie Davies'  paintings depict the economic disparity between rich and poor in Hong Kong. Mon-Sat, 5pm-late, Philia, 4 Arbuthnot Rd, Central.  Inquiries: 9332 0424. Ends Feb 28
Hijiri
Japanese artist Seiko Fujioka  combines traditional material with modern techniques to create reflections of modern city life.  Tue-Fri, 10.30am- 7.30pm, Sat, 2pm-8pm, Edge Gallery,  G/F, 60C Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2887 0313. Ends Mar 13
No Frontiers : The Art of  Ding Yanyong
Works by the late artist (1902-1978) testify to his life-long exploration of a synthesis of Chinese and western art.  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 5 Performing Arts
Shen Yang Leider Recital
The Chinese bass-baritone sings music by Schubert and Wolf. Pianist Vlad Iftinca  provides accompaniment. A HK Arts Festival event. Today, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$180-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430
Why Saxophone?  Saxophone Quartet Night
The Sax Pack play works by J.S. and  C.P.E. Bach,  Jean  Matitia,  Lennie  Niehaus,  Franck Wolf  and Dizzy Gillespie.  Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$80-HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 8216 2638
The Emperor Jones
The Wooster Group's   adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's  play about a black American railroad porter turned West Indies island monarch who is haunted by his past. In English with Chinese surtitles. A HK Arts Festival event. Tomorrow-Sat, 8.15pm, also Feb 22, 5pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430
Victor Wong
Victor Wong Pin-Kuan  sings Mando-pop. Tomorrow, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum,  9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$150-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2715 3850
Beijing Opera Extravaganza
Members of Beijing opera troupes from China perform opera excerpts such as Female Generals of the Yang Family, Peach Blossom Village and Wild Boar Forest,  Thu; and The Bamboo Grove Trap, Truth Revealed in the Palace and Sanjia Inn,  Fri. In Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles. A HK Arts Festival event. Both shows: 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430
Floral Princess
Danny Li Chi-kei  and Yuen Siu-fai  direct a youth edition of Tong Tik-sang's romantic Cantonese opera about the 15-year-old last princess of the Ming Dynasty and her scholar love. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Thu-Sat,  7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$80-HK$230 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2388 3850
Metamorphosis
Lyric Hammersmith artistic director David Farr and Vesturport actor-director Gisli Orn Gardarsson adapt Franz Kafka's tale about a man who is transformed into a gigantic insect. In English with Chinese surtitles. A HK Arts Festival event. Thu-Sat, 7.45pm, Feb 22, 5pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120-HK$420 Urbtix and HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2824 2430
Carol Yu
The pianist plays works by Scarlatti, Schumann and Chopin. Thu, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Rach 3
Edo de Waart  conducts pianist  Joyce Yang  and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 3 and Symphony No 2. Thu, 8pm, Feb 22, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
The Vagina Monologues
Dee  Cheung  directs the HK V-day team's benefit performance of Eve Ensler's  play.  Proceeds go to female asylum seekers living in Hong Kong. In English. Thu-Sat, 8pm, The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$250, bookings recommended. Inquiries: 6107 7962
Black Swan
Victor Pang  directs Yat Yau's version of Swan Lake  set in Hong Kong, about a pop singer who must escape the evils of corporate greed to compose love songs. In Cantonese with English surtitles.  A HK Arts Festival event. Fri-Feb 22, 8pm, also Sat-Feb 22, 3pm, HK Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120-HK$240 Urbtix; Mar 7, 8pm, Mar 8, 3pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$80-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430
Music about China 3
Yan Huichang  conducts dizi player Tang Junqiao  and the HK Chinese Orchestra in  Guo Wenjing's  Suspended Coffins on the Cliffs in Sichuan, Desolate Mountain, Drama and Three Melodies of West Yunnan. A HK Arts Festival event.  Fri, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430
My Queer Valentine
Cabaret show celebrating homosexuality starring Rick Lau.  Tony Taylor directs.  In English. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150, HK$180 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
The Disinterested Governor  Yu Chenglong
The Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe perform an opera about a newly-appointed governor in Fujian province who works tirelessly to improve the lives of his citizens. In Putonghua with Chinese surtitles and synopses in English.  A HK Arts Festival event. Sat, 7.30pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$80-HK$400 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2824 2430
Sergio Tempo
The pianist from Argentina plays works by Bach, Haydn, Chopin, Ravel, Ginastera and Liszt. A HK Arts Festival event. Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$200-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430
Cheer Chen
The Taiwanese singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist performs.  Sat, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$200-HK$500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2715 3850
Primary Shapes
The indie duo of singer-composer Tang Chi-wai  and Yuen Cheuk-wa  team up with a string quartet, designers and artists to perform in An Eternal Golden Braid, a theatrical music concert. A HK Arts Festival event. Sat-Feb 22, 8.30pm,  HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120-HK$220 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2824 2430
Extra-curricular
Big Writing: Calligraphy and  Imperial Power on Mt Tai
Columbia University art historian Robert E. Harrist, Jr.  talks about the ways China's rulers used calligraphy to mark a sacred mountain's topography. In English. Today, 7pm (reception, 6.30pm,  dinner, 8.15pm), The China Club (Library), 15/F Old China Bank Building, Bank Street, Central, HK$100, HK$500 (includes dinner), Inquiries: 2527 0696
The Environment
Royal Geographical Society members Robert Gibson, Ciara Shannon, Merrin Pearse, Doug Woodring and Fiona Matthews present talks Being an Ecopreneur and Our Fisheries.  In English.  Today, 7.30pm (reception, 6.30pm), Pacific Place Conference Centre, 5/F One Pacific Place,  Admiralty, HK$150, HK$100 (members). Inquiries: 2583 9700
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic
Cantonese (Mon)  and English-language (today) sessions, free to perform five to seven minutes, HK$50 to watch, 8pm. Take Out Comedy Club, B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 6220 4436
Cinema
e-wave: The TV Films of  Ann Hui  and Yim Ho
Eighteen  made-for-television films (13 by  Ann Hui On-wah  and five by Yim Ho)  that focus on working-class people and the life of the  young generation, including the following double bill. Until Mar 8.  HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30. Inquiries: 2734 2900
Dragon, Tiger, Panther (#6)  & Social Worker: Ah Sze
Ann Hui On-wah double bill comprising a drama in which an attorney hired by the scion of a rich family to divorce his adulterous wife  finds out that the case includes a death, a Swiss bank account and immigration records; and a  story about an illegal immigrant lured into the sex trade in Macau. In Cantonese. Fri, 7.30pm, Mar 8, 5pm, HK Film Archive.



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