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Exhibitions
Ink Contemporary: ReXPERIMENT
Works by Kum Chi-keung,  Koon Wai-bong,  Leung Ka-yin,  Wilson Shieh Ka-ho and  other artists that are the products of experiments with new media and contemporary ink techniques. An October Contemporary exhibition.  Today, Tue-Wed, noon-8pm,  Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2104 3322. Ends Wed 
Jazz Photo Exhibition
Jazz-themed photographs by Briton William Ellis and local jazz singer-photographer Elaine Liu. A HK International Jazz Festival programme. Today, Tue-Fri, 2.30pm-1.30am, Dada Bar + Lounge, 2/F The Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberly Rd, TST. Inquiries: 3763 8778.  Ends Fri 
Smog City
Chen Jiagang's photographs of his hometown (Chongqing) depict environmental and social issues caused by modernisation in China. Today, noon-5pm, Mon-Sat, 11am-7.30pm, Contemporary by Angela Li, G/F, 90-92 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 3571 8200. Ends Sat 
Trilogy
Exhibition of paintings by three female artists (Chinese painters Liu Ping and Tan Bian and abstract artist Charito Helgason from Laos). Daily, 10.30am-7pm, Asia Fine Art, 14 Sik On St, 99 Queen's Rd East, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2522 0405. Ends Sat
The Legend and the Beauty: An Archival Exhibition
More than 150 items belonging to the late actress Lin Dai including film contracts, scripts and costumes. Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun, 10am-8pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends Nov 1   
New Media, New Thinking
Desmond Leung, Cho Yiu-cheng  and Evan Roth  create new media art using Roth's digital graffiti archiving tool. An October Contemporary exhibition.  Thu-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun, noon-5pm, I/O (Input/Output), UG/F, Tung Yiu Commercial Bldg, 31A Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 3105 1127. Ends Nov 1   
Universe in the Mind 
Abstract ink paintings by Liu Guosong  that bring to mind landscapes and the cosmos. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5503. Ends Nov 8 
Insert Coin; Spanish Contemporary 
Art Works by Spanish artists, including Avelino Sala, Josechu Davila and Mateo Mate  that comment on the relationship between money and the production of art. An October Contemporary exhibition.  Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, G/F, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Nov 15 
The Prosperous Cities: Paintings from the Liaoning Provincial Museum 
Ming and Qing Dynasty paintings, previously part the Qing imperial collections, all depicting life in prosperous cities. Mon-Wed, Fri, Sun, 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, Sat, closed on Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Nov 22 
Primitive Contemporary II: No Money for Art vs No Time for Art
Stop-motion video art examination of time, money and art in different regions by local artists syan (aka MC Yan), Clara Cheung,  Martin Cheung, Gum Cheng Yee-man and Poland's Karolina Matea, Natalia Turczynska and Ewa Graniak-Wosinek. An October Contemporary exhibition. Mon, Thu-Sun, 2pm-7.30pm, C&G Artpartment, 3/F, 222 Sai Yeung Choi St South, Prince Edward. Inquiries: 2390 9332. Ends Nov 29   
Performing Arts
Freshly Frozen School
Chung Ying Theatre Company's adaptation of the real-life story of how the teachers and students of the Fresh Fish Traders' School saved their institution from being shut down. In Cantonese. Today, 2.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3961 9803
He is Kong Girl She is Kong Boy: Planet of the Lang Mo
Jim Chim Sui-man co-directs (with Edward Lam Yick-wah) and stars in PIP Theatre's comedy on gender relations. In Cantonese. Today, Sat-Nov 1, 2.30pm, also today, Fri-Nov 1, 7.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$170-HK$420 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2511 0139
Romeo and Juliet
The HK Ballet performs Rudi van Dantzig's  ballet adapting Shakespeare's tragedy about a pair of star-crossed lovers. Music by Prokofiev played by the HK Sinfonietta. Today, 2.30pm, also 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$1,000 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724 
Bun in the Cave
Paul Poon Wai-sum directs the HK Repertory Theatre's production of his comic fantasy-thriller about Dunhuang treasures. A Silk Road Arts Festival programme. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles.  Today,  Sat-Nov 1, 8, 2.45pm, also Tue-Sat, Nov 3-7, 7.45pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140, HK$240 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 3103 5900
Love Letters
The Nonsensemakers' adaptation of A.R. Gurney's tale about two childhood lovers who only communicated by letters  for decades. In Cantonese.  Today, 3pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3746 5219
Those Were the Days
Trinity Theatre's nostalgia-themed drama using popular music to express emotions. In Cantonese. Today, Nov 1, 3pm, also  Thu-Sat, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$160-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2574 4968
Victor Ma's Dance Exhibition II
Y Space's Victor Ma Choi-wo choreographs and performs in a dance showcase that is an extension of his 30-day, round-the-clock internet reality show. Today, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 or 2470 0511
In the Deep of the Night the Gurgling Water Reminds Me of an Old Friend
Zhang Dasen, Hung Chun-ming and Li Chun-sang conduct pipa player Wong Chi-ching, suona player Guo Yazhi, jinghu player Ngai Kwun-wa and the Wang Kwong Chinese Orchestra in performing works such as Zhang Dasen's Strolling Along the Su Embankment and Peng Xiuwen's Delivering a Bumper Crop with Joy. Today, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$90-HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
The Language of Zheng
The Luo Jing Zheng Art Ensemble in  concert. Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6559 0986
Mad for Love
Zhang Guoyong conducts Korean soprano Sumi Jo and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in performing works by Rossini, Donizetti, Gounod, Verdi, Auber and Thomas. Tue, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$280-HK$880 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Alice in Bed
Dominic Cheung Ho-kin directs Theatre Space and the HK Repertory Theatre's version of Susan Sontag's drama about 19th-century writer Henry James' sister, Alice the diarist. Karrie Tan Hui-lei stars. In Cantonese. Wed-Sat, Nov 3-7, 9, 7.45pm, also Sat-Nov 1,  7-8, 2.45pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
Mirage
All Theatre Art Association's Hoi Chiu creates sand paintings and Aborigine Music Workshop performs music in a show that combines physical theatre with musical storytelling. Wed-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120, HK$95 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251
A Musical Portrait of Darwin - And Music Perhaps ...
British trio Muse (narrator Andrew Bannerman, tenor Richard Frewer and pianist Lauren Hibberd) perform works by Handel, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Chopin with lyrics that tell the story of Charles Darwin. In English. Thu, 7.30pm, Loke Yew Hall, University of HK (main campus), Pok Fu Lam, free, registration required. Inquiries: 2913 5100 or science@britishcouncil.org.hk
Samson
Artist Mission's drama about the biblical character and his eventual downfall at the hands of Delilah. In Cantonese. Thu-Sat, 7.30pm, also Sat, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$80-HK$-160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9709 0266
The School & I
Ko Tin-lung directs Chung Ying Theatre Company's production of his drama revolving around the final academic year of a primary school with just one student. In Cantonese. Thu-Fri, 7.30pm, Fri-Nov 1, 2.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3961 9800
Love 2009
Whole Theatre's romantic comedy about an angry king who normally condemns women he sleeps with to death but decides  to spare one after he falls for her. In Cantonese. Thu-Sat, Nov 2, 4-7, 8pm, also Sat, Nov 7-8 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$185, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 8201 2989
The Country Boy
Irish theatre group CYMS Players Kilorglin's drama revolving around two brothers: one who immigrated to America and the other who stayed in Ireland. In English. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$200, HK$160 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251
Anniversaries of Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn Concert 
Yip Wai-hong hosts and Law Po-kwan conducts violinist Agnes Tse, trumpet player Chan Kin-sing and the PanAsia Symphony Orchestra in playing two works each by Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn. Fri, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$100, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 
Electric Requiem: God Save the Queen
Contemporary Musiking's Samson Young and the City Chamber Orchestra of HK's multi-media showcase of electro-acoustic music and The Requiem Mass in 12 montages; also featuring a video performance by  actress Helena Law-lan. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 8pm, also Sat-Nov 1, 3pm, Black Box Theatre, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Louie Castro's 30th Celebration Concert 
The veteran entertainer sings English and Canto-pop classics. Alan Tam Wing-lun, Teresa Carpio and Prudence Liew Mei-kwan, and Macanese duo Soler are guests. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$1,280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2110 1032
Wild Day Out Grand Show 2009 
Singaporean pop singer Tanya Chua Chian-ya, local musician Paul Wong Koon-chung, Mando-pop singer Show Luo Zhi-xiang  and others perform. Sat, 1pm, Sha Tin Racecourse, HK$180-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.wowmusic.hk  
Marco Polo's Travel to China
Greece's En Chordais Ensemble and guests artists (Italian flute a bec player Marco Rosa Salva, Iranian setar player and vocalist Kiya Tabassian, Israeli hand percussionist-singer Zohar Fresco, Turkish saz player-singer Ozlem Ozdil and Tajikistani/Uzbek singer-dutor player Nadira Pirmatova)  give a multi-media performance. A Silk Road Arts Festival programme. Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Extra-curricular
Art & Craft Sunday Market
Market and showcase for local artists, designers and craft makers. Today, 1.30pm-6pm, Les Artists Cafe & Art Gallery,  1 and 2/F Man Hoi Building, 98 Electric Rd,  Tin Hau, free entry. Inquiries: 9640 0036 or kurama.ho@gmail.com
Light Graffiti Workshop
Artist duo Graphicairlines lead a workshop on creating light graffiti. An October Contemporary event. In Cantonese. Today, 4.30pm, Lomographic Society Asia, G/F, 2 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan, HK$50, booking required (www.lomographyasia.com). Inquiries: 2573 1869
Tito Seif  Dinner Show
The Egyptian male belly dancer performs. Today, 8.30pm (doors open, 6.45pm), Duetto, 2/F Sung Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$1,500, includes dinner and drinks. Inquiries: 2598 1222
The Art of Dancing
Kamong and Edith teach Argentinian tango dancing. Workshops for: beginners and Improver 1A:  Today, Nov 1, 8, 15, 12.15pm; Improver 1B: today, Nov 1, 8, 15, 2pm; Improver 2: today, Nov 1, 8, 15, 3.45pm; and absolute beginners: tomorrow, Nov 2, 9, 16, 8.30pm, Culture Club, 15 Elgin St, SoHo, HK$190 (per class), HK$700 (per workshop), booking required. Inquiries: 2127 7936 
English Play-Reading 
Mike Ingham leads a reading of Noel Coward's comedy, Blithe Spirit.  In English. Tue, 7pm, HK Arts Centre, Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2186 8449
Drum Jam
Kumi Masunaga leads a drumming session. More than 70 drums and percussion instruments available for use. Tue, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$50, includes a drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Cinema
Images of the Silk Road
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents films that depict the cultures along the Silk Road as part of the Silk Road Arts Festival, including the following one. Ends today. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; and HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$45 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2900
Ashik Kerib 
Romance about a medieval travelling poet who goes on the road for seven years after he and his lover are forcibly separated by their parents. Sergei Paradjanov directs.  In Georgian with English subtitles. Today, 5pm, HK Space Museum.
HK Asian Film Festival
The HK Asian Film Festival Society presents feature and short films from Asia, including the following seven. Until Nov 4. Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$60; Palace IFC, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$75, HK$100 (opening film); and Palace apm, Shop L6-1, Level 6, apm, Millennium City 5, 418 Kwun Tong Rd, Kwun Tong, HK$60 www.cinema.com.hk (or tel: 2388 3188). Inquiries: 2388 0002 (Broadway Cinematheque and Palace apm) and 2388 6268 (Palace IFC) or www.hkaff.asia  
Her Dear Old House
Tatsuya Yamamoto's documentary about his 90-year-old grandmother's final days in a house she spent most of her life in but which is due to be torn down. In Japanese with English subtitles. Today, 11.30am, Palace IFC. 
1428
Documentary about a vagabond wandering among the ruins  in post-quake Sichuan. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 1.05pm Palace IFC, Nov 4, 9.45pm, Broadway Cinematheque.
Love Exposure
Sion Sono's satirical romance about a teen who falls for a man-hating schoolgirl who is also coveted by a fanatical cult recruiter. Starring Takahiro Nishijima. In Japanese with English subtitles. Today, 1.50pm, Sat, 7.15pm, Broadway Cinematheque.
Here
Ho Tzu Nyen's drama about a middle-aged man who struggles to make sense of his life after his wife's sudden death. In English, Putonghua, Indonesian and Nepali with English subtitles. Today, 3.45pm, tomorrow, 8pm, Palace IFC.
Wheat
He Ping's historical drama set during the warring states period about two Qin deserters on the run taken in by Zhao women awaiting the return of their men  from the war. Fan Bingbing  stars.  In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 5.50pm, Palace IFC.
Old Partner
Documentary about an 80-year-old farmer, his septuagenarian wife and their old ox that has been diagnosed with cancer. In Korean with English subtitles. Today, 6pm, Broadway Cinematheque.
Suicide Club
Sion Sono's horror movie about a suicide epidemic sweeping Japan. In Japanese with English subtitles. Today, 7.40pm, Palace apm, Nov 3, 7.20pm, Broadway Cinematheque. Pearl River Delta
Vienna Boys Choir
Andy Icochea Icochea conducts the Austrian singing group in performing works by Purcell, Haydn, Schubert, Strauss and others.  A Macau International Music Festival programme. Today, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Ave Xian Xing Hai, Macau, 100-200 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 8399 6699 or www.icm.gov.mo
Delfins
The Portuguese pop-rock band (singer-guitarist Miguel Angelo,  electric guitarist Fernando Cunha, bassist Rui Fadigas, keyboardist Luis Sampaio and drummer Jorge Quadros) play their greatest hits. A Macau International Music Festival programme. Tomorrow, 8pm, Mount Fortress, near the Ruins of St Paul, Macau, free. Inquiries: (853) 8399 6699 or www.icm.gov.mo
Prague Chamber Choir
Josef Pancik conducts organist Petr Kolar and the Czech singing group in performing works by Gallus, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Bruckner and Dvorak. A Macau International Music Festival programme. Tue, 8pm, St Dominic's Church, St Dominic's Square, Macau, free with ticket. Inquiries: (853) 8399 6699 or www.icm.gov.mo
Buraka Som Sistema 
The Portuguese electronic kuduro group plays electro ghetto-tech mixed with  wild beats from Angola. A Macau International Music Festival programme. Fri, 8pm, Mount Fortress, near the ruins of St Paul, free. Inquiries: (853) 8399 6699  
T'ang Quartet with John Chen
Violinists Wilma Smith and Ang Chek Meng, viola player Han Oh,  cellist Leslie Tan and pianist John Chen play works by Schnittke, Gao Ping and Dvorak. A Macau International Music Festival programme. Sat, 8pm, Dom Pedro V Theatre, St Augustine's Square, Macau, 100-200 patacas. Inquiries:  (853) 8399 6699 or www.icm.gov.mo



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