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Exhibitions
Koon Wai-bong: Reworking the Classics
The local artist's ink landscape and fine-brush insect paintings. Today, 1pm-7pm, Blue Lotus Gallery, Unit 24, 5/F, Block A, Wah Luen Industrial Centre, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan. Inquiries: 2526 6716. Ends today  
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. Today, 2pm-7.30pm, C&G Artpartment, 3/F,  222 Sai Yeung Choi St South, Prince Edward. Inquiries: 2390 9332. Ends today  
A Blow to the Everyday
Works by Japanese artists Chim Pom, Kenichi Hagihara, Meiro Koizumi,  Ayako Okubo, Yukihiro Taguchi, Shiro Takatani and Wah. An October Contemporary exhibition. Today, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Bldg, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends today 
(Last)intervention
Works by Kingsley Ng Siu-king and Samson Young that seek to redefine intervention.  An October Contemporary exhibition. Today, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Bldg, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends today  
Superstitions
Tam Kar-wing's  soft toy installations are inspired by the tiger image from traditional Chinese rituals. Today, 10am-10pm, UG62, UG/F Citywalk, 1 Yeung Uk Rd, Tsuen Wan. Inquiries: 2132 8600. Ends today 
Always New, Always Beautiful
Sogetsu ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement and design) works made by members of the Hong Kong branch of the Sogetsu Teachers' Association. Today, 10am-6pm, Pao Galleries, 5/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2813 0493. Ends today 
Project Room Exhibition - Artists in Residence at Langham Place Hotel
New media works by Germany's Aram Bartholl,  Singapore's Kult,  American Tiffany Holmes  and Hong Kong's Joao Vasco Paiva. A Microwave International New Media Arts Festival programme.  Daily, 6am-midnight,  L1 & L5, Langham Place, 555 Shanghai St, Mong Kok. Inquiries: info@microwavefest.net. Ends Dec 11   
Back to Beijing
Ling Jian's portraits of women. Opening reception today, 3pm. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Tang Contemporary Art, B/F Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2544 9918. Ends Jan 2  
People's Liberation Army  Hong Kong Garrison Exhibition
Exhibition about the garrison's history and activities in Hong Kong since July 1, 1997. Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun, 10am-5pm, closed Thu, HK Museum of Coastal Defence, 175 Tung  Hei Rd, Shau Kei Wan, HK$10, Wed free.  Inquiries: 2569 1500. Ends Jan 6  
Qi Xiao Fu 50th Anniversary Exhibition
Exhibition of photographs, film footage and interview materials about Yu Zhang-yuan's Hong Kong-China Opera Institute Academy whose students included the Qi Xiao Fu  (Seven Little Fortunes) and members such as Sammo Hung Kam-bo  and Jackie Chan. Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun, 10am-8pm, closed on Thu,  HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends Feb 21 
Performing Arts
Abba Mania Re-enactment of the last concert that the Swedish pop group ever gave. Today, 2.30pm, 7pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$325-HK$595  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8203 0299 
A Life Journey
Jumbo Kids Theatre's children's play about the adventures of a girl and the toy car her father bought her that she tries to throw away. In Cantonese. Today, 3pm, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$130; Fri-Sat, 8pm, also Sat-Dec 6, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$100; and Dec 18-19, 8pm, also Dec 19-20, 3pm,  Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2146 9466
East Wing West Wing 8.2 - West Kowloon Dragon Balls
Mathias Woo Yan-wai directs Zuni Icosahedron's satirical comedy about the  government, focusing on land use planning. In Cantonese. Today, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2566 9696  
My Favourite Time
On and On Theatre Workshop's drama about a man who moves back to Hong Kong from Shanghai hoping to make a fresh start and a woman who  wants to start her own business, only to find themselves caught up in the swine flu outbreak. In Cantonese. Today, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2503 1630
One-Man Star Wars Trilogy
Charles Ross  brings to life characters from the original Star Wars trilogy. In English. Today, 6.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$250-HK$550 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8203 0299
Haydn's Forte
Jean Thorel conducts fortepianist Geoffrey Lancaster  and the City Chamber Orchestra of HK in performing Haydn's Overture to Il Mondo della Luna, Fortepiano Concerto in  D Major and Symphony No 67 in F Major.  Today, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120-HK$250 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2864 2154
Improvisation Land 21.3
Y Space presents dances  of co-founder Mandy Yim's Cycle  and physical performance artist Li Ning's Prepare. An i-dance (HK) 2009 programme. Today, 8pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2470 0511
Rain Asia Tour in Hong Kong 2009 
The Korean pop singer-actor performs.  Today, 8pm, AsiaWorld Expo, HK International Airport, Lantau, HK$380-HK$1,280  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3606 8828
The Spirit of Life
Austrian soprano Elisabeth Freundlinger,  the Nova Women's Choir and the German-Swiss International School choir sing Christmas-themed works. Proceeds go to the Karen Kids Society. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, St John's Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Rd, Central, HK$488. Inquiries:  2893 5928
Classical Moments:  When East Meets West
Sopranos Sandy Leung and Yuki Ip,  pianist Timmy Tsang,  tenor Oliver Lo,  baritone Albert Lim  and viola player Elvis Chan  perform works including Li Kar-yee's Hark, Mountain Cruise  and selections from Richard Rodgers' Flower Drum Song.  Tue, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150, HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2722 1650
Odes and Carols
The University of HK Chamber Choir and members of the HK Chamber Orchestra perform works by Purcell and Manfredini, and  Christmas carols. Wed, 7.30pm, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre Theatre, University of HK, Pok Fu Lam, free. Inquiries: 2859 7045
Improvisation Land 21.4
Y-Space presents dance performances of works choreographed by Ku Ming-shen  and Eagle (aka Er Gao). An i-Dance (HK) 2009 programme. Wed, 8pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2470 0511
De Waart's Mahler -  The Song of the Earth
Edo de Waart  conducts mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke,  tenor Robert Dean Smith  and the  HK Philharmonic Orchestra in performing Golijov's Last Round  (for string orchestra) and Mahler's The Song of the Earth. Thu-Fri, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Improvisation Land 21.5
Y-Space presents a performance of Yumi Umiumare's Sakasama - Reverse World dance. An i-Dance (HK) 2009 programme. Thu, 8pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2470 0511
Aladdin - the Panto
Stephen Bolton directs the HK Players' locally-scripted (by Teri Fitsell, Katy Forse and Stephen Bolton) pantomine about the street urchin. Stars Bethan Greaves. In English. Fri-Sat, Dec 10-12, 7.30pm, also Sat, Dec 12, 2.30pm, Dec 6, Dec 13, 11am, Dec 6, 3.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$290 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9852 2668 
The Quaint World of Nanyin
Cantonese opera singer Yuen Siu-fai  and nanyin genre singer Au Kwan-cheung perform works from the nanyin and Guangdong-style 'narrative singing' repertoire. Fri, 7.30pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 11 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$100-HK$200; Sat-Dec 6, 2.30pm, also 7.30pm, Xiang Hai Xuan Multi-purpose Hall, Nan Lian Garden, 60 Fung Tak Rd, Diamond Hill, HK$200; and Dec 11-12, 7.30pm, Chiang Cheng Studio Theatre, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325
About a Fisherman & a Fish
Jevgenij Ibragimov directs the Czech Republic's Puppet Theatre of Ostrava's theatrical adaptation of Russian poet Alexander Pushkin's fairy tale about an old fisherman, the fairy fish he caught and his greedy wife. Fri-Sat, 8pm, also Sat, 3pm,  HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Dao Extraordinaire
Willy Tsao Sing-yuen, Helen Lai Hoi-ling, Xing Liang  and five other dancers choreograph the City Contemporary Dance Company's epic dance production inspired  by the Chinese creation myth and the concept of  Tao. Music by Chan Hing-yan.  Fri-Sat, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$140-HK$1,000 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803
Improvisation Land 21.6
Y-Space presents a dance performance of Andre Gingras' CYP17//. An i-Dance (HK) 2009 programme. Fri, 8pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2470 0511
Pregnant Desire
E Workshop's dance theatre production exploration of desires  and self examination, brought on by pregnancy. In English. Fri-Sat, 8pm, also Sat, 3pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120, HK$90 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251
Seven Boxes Possessed of Kafka
Alice Theatre Laboratory's drama based on Franz Kafka's writings. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Dec 6, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; and Dec 12, 8pm, Dec 13, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325 
HKCO4U: Three in Concert
The HK Chinese Orchestra's daruan musician Liu Hsin-lin, percussionist Liao Yi-ping  and dizi player Lin Yu-hsien  perform works including Wang Yidong's Eight Sounds in Harmony,  Jiao Shanlin's Bangu Music with Ornamentations and Mo Fan's Oasis. Pianist Yim Wan  accompanies. Sat, 4.30pm,  HK Chinese Orchestra Rehearsal Hall, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
Duo & Dialogue: In Memory of  Nadia Boulanger
The HK Duo (pianists Hui Ling and Julie Kuok),  actress Amy Tam and RTHK presenter Jenny Lee  perform in a multi-media concert featuring works by Debussy, Faure, Stravinsky, Copland, Boulanger, Gershwin  and Julie Kuok. Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2731 4132
Improvisation Land 22
Y-Space presents a production involving dance, installation art, music, lighting design and visual art performed by artists from Hong Kong, the mainland, Southeast Asia and Europe. An i-Dance (HK) 2009 programme. Sat, 8pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2470 0511
Extra-curricular
Sculpture on Hong Kong Sea
One-day outdoor display of 30  site-specific and environmental sculptural works by 30 artists from Hong Kong and elsewhere, including anothermountainman,  Isa Barbier, Masud Chisty and Wong Yankwai. Today, 9am-late, Repulse Bay beach  (western section) and Seaview Promenade linking up to Deep Water Bay, free.  Inquiries: 9880 5637
Cantonese Opera Day
Celebration of the successful inscription of Cantonese opera on Unesco's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity includes a parade, performances of Cantonese opera excerpts, demonstration workshops on  stage make-up, postures, styles of singing and musical instruments in Cantonese opera, and stall games. Today, 12.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2268 7325 
A Cultural Perspective - From Personal Experience to Connection with Contemporary Dance Development
Dance artists Daniel Yeung,  Li Ning, Mui Cheuk-yin and Nunu Kong discuss how they develop ways to bridge  cultural heritage and contemporary sensibility in their work.  An i-Dance (HK) 2009 programme. In Cantonese and Putonghua. Today, 2.30pm, Cafe Golden, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, free, reservations required. Inquiries: 2470 0511 
International Poetry Nights in Hong Kong Gala celebration of poetry and poets includes: Poetry and Translation seminar, today, 2.30pm, Cho Yiu Conference Hall, University Administration Building, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin. Closing ceremony and poetry recitation, today, 7pm, HK Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. In English and other languages. Free, registration required (at chinesestudies.cuhk.edu.hk/cuhk-portal/html/poetry2009/). Inquiries: 2696 1070  or 2696 1088
Free to Dance
Local dance talents conduct dance workshops for the public. An i-Dance (HK) 2009 programme. Today, Wed-Fri, 7pm, Foyer of Black Box Theatre, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, free. Inquiries: 2470 0511 
Forum on Opera Poet Li Bai
Composer Guo Wenjing,  opera singer Tian Haojiang,  librettist Diana Lio and critic Lee Ou-fan discuss the opera about the Tang dynasty poet and the intercultural possibilities of the genre. In English. Tomorrow, 5.30pm, Rayson Huang Theatre, University of HK, Pok Fu Lam, free, registration required (at www.hku.hk/music/events/colloquia/libai). Inquiries: 2859 7045
Running the South Pole: Challenge, Distance, Discovery
Canadian adventure runner and philanthropist Ray Zahab  talks about his world record run to the South Pole. In English. Tue, 7pm (reception, 6pm), also 8.30pm (reception, 7.30pm), British Council,  3 Supreme Court Rd, Admiralty, HK$150, HK$100 (Royal Geographical Society members). Inquiries: 2583 9700
China and the Credit Crisis: The Emergence of a New World Order
Guanghua Business School, Beijing University, visiting professor Giles Chance  talks about how China is defining its new role in the world with respect to global governance, the role of the dollar, and its relations with the US,  Asia nations and other countries. In English. Thu, 1.15pm (reception, 12.30pm; lunch, 12.45pm), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members), booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511
Carols by Candlelight
Charity event featuring angels and carol singers from Kennedy School, Beacon Hill School, HK Academy and Bradbury School, Christmas shopping possibilities, Father Christmas in his grotto, seasonal food and refreshments. Proceeds go to the Matilda Children's Foundation. Thu, 6pm-8pm, Matilda International Hospital grounds,  41 Mount Kellett Rd, The Peak, entry free. Inquiries: 2849 0111 
East River Column: Hong Kong Guerillas in the Second World War and After
Author Chan Sui-jeung  talks about the Chinese guerrilla forces that played active resistance roles in Japanese-occupied Hong Kong. In English. Thu, 6.30pm (reception, 6pm), The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$70, HK$50 (Royal Asiatic Society members), reservations required.  Inquiries: 2813 7500
Cinema
Jean-Luc Godard
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents 31 films by the French New Wave director, including the following two. Ends today. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST; and HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2900
JLG.JLG - Self-Portrait in December
Autobiographical portrait of Godard in his old age showing his work and the things that interest him. In French with English subtitles.  Today, 7.30pm, HK Science Museum. 
Chosen Moments of Historie(s) of Cinema
Documentary that looks back at 20th-century film history from the perspective of art, politics, film and television. In French  with English subtitles.  Today, 9pm,  HK Science Museum.
HK Asian Independent Film Festival
Ying E Chi presents more than 30 feature and short films from Hong Kong and the region, including the following two. Ends today. The Grand Cinema, 2/F Elements, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon, HK$60 www.thegrandcinema.com.hk. Inquiries: 2196 8170
Buried 
Wang Li-bo's documentary about the buried histories of the Great Tangshan  earthquake of 1976. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 1.30pm, The Grand Cinema.
1428
Documentary revolving around a vagabond wandering among the ruins in post-quake Sichuan. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 4pm, also 9pm,  The Grand Cinema.
Pearl River Delta
Bronzeware of the Qin Civilization 
Bronze Age artefacts from the ancient vassal states such as Qin, Wu and Yue, and the three states of Han, Zhao and Wei. Daily, 9am-9pm, Temporary Exhibition Gallery of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Ave Almeida Ribeiro 163, Macau, free. Inquiries: (853) 8988 4100. Ends Dec 6  
Lisa Ono Guangzhou Concert
The Japanese-Brazilian bossa nova singer-guitarist performs. Today, 8pm, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qing Bo Lu, Er Sha Island, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 180-1,499 yuan. Inquiries: en.piao.com.cn/guangzhou 
The Greatest Twits Christmas Dance Party
British entertainers Scotty and Lulu (aka  Scott Ligertwood and Nick Harvey) perform children's songs and comedy routines. In English. Fri, 4.30pm, Sands Ballroom, The Venetian Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau, 220 patacas. Inquiries: 6333 6660 or www.cotaiticketing.com. They also perform in Hong Kong, Sat, 10am, 12.30pm, 3pm, Grand Hyatt HK, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$290  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2987 7370 
Kay Tse Live in Concert
Canto-pop singer Kay Tse On-kei performs. Sat, 8pm, Cotai Arena,  The Venetian Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau,  180-880 patacas. Inquiries: 6333 6660  or www.cotaiticketing.com



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