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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions 
Unseen Riches
Exhibition of more than 180 objects that reflect the interest in China's  ceramics export trade and the development of navigation and maritime meteorology. Today-Sun, 10am-6pm, HK Maritime Museum, G/F Murray House, Stanley Plaza, Stanley, HK$20.  Inquiries: 2813 2322. Ends Apr 26  
Chow Yun-fat's Fitting Room
Wilson Shieh Ka-ho  uses various media (including acrylics, crayons and graphite) to create works featuring illustrations of actor Chow Yun-fat in various states of dress (and undress). Today-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, noon-5pm, Osage Soho, LG/F, Shop 1, 45 Caine Rd, SoHo. Inquiries: 2537 0688. Ends Apr 26  
Playground
Eight Korean artists, including Kang Seo-kyeong,  Kwon Jay-hong  and Wee Young-il,   create works inspired by the spirit of play.  Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 11am-3pm,  CAIS Gallery, UG/F, 54 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2527 7798. Ends May 2   
Global Rescue 
Oil paintings by Australian Chris Wake  address environmental issues.  Opening reception  today, 6pm-9pm. Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11am-6pm, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, 6-10 Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2548 2286.  Ends May 3  
21 Dreams
Exhibition by five members of New York-based arts collective Dream the End: photographers Marcelo Gomes,  Sasha Rudensky, Cassander Eeftinck Schattenkerk and David Schoerner, and collage artist Paul Butler.  Mon-Sat, 11.30am-7pm, Gallery on Old Bailey, 17 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 7122. Ends May 9 
Silence
More than 100 ink paintings and drawings, many of the human figure, by John Li.  Opening reception today, 6pm. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5513. Ends May 31 
History of Island East
Exhibition on the history and development of the Eastern District (covering North Point, Tsat Tsz Mui,  Quarry Bay, Sai Wan Ho, Shau Kei Wan and Chai Wan). Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun, 10am-5pm, closed Thu, Museum of Coastal Defence, 175 Tung Hei Rd, Shau Kei Wan, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2569 1500. Ends June 10  
A Sketch of Soong Chingling and Her Artefacts
More than 70 objects and photographs provide glimpses into the life of the woman who was Dr Sun Yat-sen's wife and the honorary chairman of the People's Republic of China. Daily, 10am-6pm, (Sun until 7pm), closed Thu, Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, 7 Castle Rd,  Mid-Levels, HK$10, free on Wed.  Inquiries: 2367 6373. Ends June 17
Performing Arts
Equus
Stylus Production's  drama about a psychiatrist who tries to understand what motivated a disturbed  man to blind six horses late one night. In English. Today-Sat, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$220, HK$180 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9127 0420
The Rap Canterbury Tales  
Baba Brinkman's rap version of Chaucer's comedic stories told by pilgrims travelling to  Thomas Becket's shrine at Canterbury Cathedral. In English. A HK Microfest programme.  Today, Thu, Sat, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$190 (single show), HK$270 (same day ticket), HK$500 (season ticket) Urbtix. Inquiries: microfest.hk
One Man Rant
Alasdair Satchel combines  music and puppetry in telling the story of a man who gets transformed into a melon and  a bunch of bananas. In English. A HK Microfest programme. Today-Sat, 9pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$190 (single show), HK$270 (same day ticket), HK$500 (season ticket) Urbtix. Inquiries: microfest.hk
The Rap Guide to Evolution 
Baba Brinkman's  exploration of Darwin's theory combines comedic rap song remixes with storytelling. In English. A HK Microfest programme. Tomorrow, Fri, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$190 (single show), HK$270 (same day ticket), HK$500 (season ticket) Urbtix. Inquiries: microfest.hk
Blazing
MT PULSE Theatre Danz Company's  jazz dance presentation. Henry Yip,  Eve Leung,  Ken Kwok  and Wing Wong choreograph. Thu-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9306 7835 
Goodbye But Goodbye
Kearen Pang Production and East Asia Entertainment stage the drama about a children's writer who reflects on her career and life.  In Cantonese. Thu-Apr 26, 8pm, also Sat-Apr 26, 3pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$300 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2905 8134
Leo Ku Kui-kei 
The Canto-pop singer in concert. Thu-Apr 28, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$150-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2996 3988
Brer Rabbit in the Land  of Monkey King
Mabou Mines,  Ming Ri Institute for Arts Education  and Guangxi Puppet Troupe of China  present a musical puppet show about friendships. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, April 26, 2.30pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$100, HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2742 2966
The Wondrous World of Huqin
Yan Huichang  conducts huqin virtuosi from Hong Kong, Taiwan and the mainland along with the HK Chinese Orchestra in playing works such as Morning in a Chicken Farm and The Lady Warriors of the Yang Family, Fri; Good Tidings from Home and the Seventh Fairy Maiden Fantasia, Sat. Both concerts: 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury  Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$260 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 3185 1600
Truls Mork Plays Dvorak 
Edo de Waart  conducts the Norwegian cellist and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in performing works by  Dvorak and Brahms. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
at17 
The female duo of Eman Lam  and  Ellen Joyce Loo  play Canto-pop and folktronica tunes. Fri-Sat, 8.15pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$280, HK$380 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2905 8134
The Learners Chorus
The choir performs works by Laurdisen, Puccini,  Elgar,  Copland,  Gorecki,  Lin Sheng-shih and Heyward Wong Wing-hee at a charity concert; proceeds to  the HK Christian Council's One Plus  One programme.  Sat, 8pm, Chinese Methodist Church, 36 Hennessy  Rd, Wan Chai, HK$80, HK$100.  Inquiries: 2572 2269
Sunday Baroque
Yip Wing-sie  conducts the HK Sinfonietta in playing Bach's Orchestral Suite No 3  in D and Brandenburg Concerto No 3  in G, and Handel's Entrance of the  Queen of Sheba, Concerto Grosso in G  and Water Music (excerpts). Apr 26,  3pm, HK Academy for Performing  Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai,  HK$100, HK$200 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2836 3336
Elijah
Chan Wing-wah  conducts soprano Nancy Yuen,  mezzo-soprano Shanice Ng,  tenor Sam Kan,  baritone Petrus Cheung,   the HK Oratorio Society, the SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School Choir,  HK Strings and organist Wong Kin-yu  in performing Mendelssohn's  oratorio.  Apr 26, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, HK$80-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: hkos1956@gmail.com
Four Gig Heads Percussion Concert
Chau Chin-tung,  Ho Yi-on,  Angus Fu  Ye-chung  and Luk Kin-bun  (aka Four Gig Heads) and Made in Hong Kong @ Four Gig Heads play Chinese, western and world music percussion works. Apr 26, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2921 2840
Tsun Lok. Tsun's Music
Dizi player Chan King-tsun  and the Stun Lok dizi ensemble group play works including Patrols in Grasslands, Wilderness, Orchid in Spring and Celebrate Harvest. Apr 26, 8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9232 9178
Extra-curricular
From Takei to Taiko
Carleton University musicologist James Deaville  lectures on images of Japan in American television. In English. Today, 5pm, Room G03, Hui Yeung Shing Building, Chung Chi College, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin, free.  Inquiries: 2609 6716 
Book Launch
31days founder Anita Lam speaks, and Edmund Leung plays a guitar solo, at the launch of the Thirty One Days in Laos photography book. Proceeds of sales go to Trees for the Future. In English. Today, 7pm-9pm, Hemingway's by the Bay, G/F, Block A, DB Plaza, Discovery Bay, free. Inquiries: 2987 8855 or 2814 5006 
Hartke HyDrive Bass  Amplifier Clinic
Electronic bass player Stu Hamm gives a clinic on equipment he  uses when playing. In English. Today, 7.30pm, Tom Lee Academy Hall, L12, MegaBox, Kowloon Bay, HK$70 (from selected Tom Lee Music Centres). Inquiries: 2737 7603 
The Magic Roads of China
Peter Schindler talks about his 22,000km road trip across China in a 1950s Lotus racing car. In English. Today, 7.30pm (reception, 6.30pm), 2/F Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kong Po, Causeway Bay, HK$150, HK$100 (Royal Geographical Society members), booking recommended. 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
Ingmar Bergman  Forever (Part III)
The HK International Film Festival Society presents a programme of films by and about the late Swedish filmmaker (1918-2007), including the following two. Until May 2. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East; HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST; HK$55 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hkiff.org.hk
The Passion of Anna
Max von Sydow  stars in this drama about four troubled individuals  living on a remote island. In Swedish with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive, Apr 29, 9.45pm, HK Arts Centre.
Fanny and Alexander
Drama set in the early 20th century about two children whose carefree lives  change after their father's death and mother's remarriage to an oppressive bishop. In Swedish, German, Yiddish and English with English subtitles. Fri, 7.15pm, HK Science Museum, May 2, 8.20pm, HK Space Museum.



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