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Exhibitions 
Green - through the Kai Tak River
Works by Wallace Chang Ping-hung,   Marta Bohlmark,  Choi Yan-chi,  Alessandro Carboni,  Anson Mak Hoi-shan  and Lukas Tam Wai-ping  that try to re-establish lost connections between humans and nature. An October Contemporary exhibition. Today, 2pm-8pm,  1a space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist  Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan.  Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends today  
Diverse - 40 x 40
Works by Indonesian artists Jumaldi Alfi,  Nasirun  and Andy Dewantoro  that show  modern developments and the aesthetic diversity of artistic practices in their  country. Today, 2pm-7pm, Sin Sin Fine  Art, G/F, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends today
Continuation
Yuen Yuen-ho's  acrylic paintings explore  the meaning of tradition and the continuation of life. Today, noon-8pm, UG62, Upper  G/F Citywalk, 1 Yeung Uk Rd, Tsuen Wan. Inquiries: 2132 8600. Ends today 
Street on the Table
Oil paintings by South Korea's Lee Kyoung-mi featuring her three cats wandering through unlikely landscapes. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm,  Sat-Sun, noon-6pm, CAIS Gallery, UG/F, 54 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2527 7798. Ends Sat  
Over the Market ... Market Over Yet?
Photographs by Andrew Tse,  Arnold Lee,  Bendick Leung,  Birdy Lee,  Ronald Leung, Stanley Ng,  Winfred Li  and Yvette Hui  of Hong Kong's endangered street markets. Daily, 7am-5pm, Hoi Wan Restaurant, 28 Gage St, Central. Inquiries: 9183 4799. Ends Jan 12  
Qi Xiao Fu 50th Anniversary Exhibition 
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) with 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 
Dragons ? Waves ? Winds ? Gods
Exhibition about  the sailors, fisherfolk and shipwrights of China and Hong Kong.  Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm, HK Maritime Museum, G/F Murray House, Stanley Plaza, Stanley, HK$20. Inquiries: 2813 2322. Ends Feb 28  
The Enchanting Brush
Chinese paintings and calligraphic works  by Lingnan School artist, Chao Shao-an (1905-1998). Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun,  10am-7pm, closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends May 10 
Performing Arts
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer  
Bigbox Theatre's dramatic adaption of Mark Twain's  story about an adventurous boy and his best friend, Huckleberry Finn. In English.  Today, 2.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9190 9211
Aladdin - the Panto 
Stephen Bolton directs the HK Players'  pantomime about the street urchin. Stars Bethan Greaves. In English. Today, 11am,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$290 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9852 2668 
Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage,  A Circus Comes to Town
AEG ThemeSTAR's  musical  about Thomas and his engine friends, and the arrival of a circus on the island of Sodor. In English: Today, 11am, also 2pm. In Cantonese: today, 4.30pm.  HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$195-HK$495 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.thomaslive.com.hk 
Decoding Haydn
John Forster presents (in English) and conducts trumpet player Fung Ka-hing  and the HK Sinfonietta's performance of an all-Haydn programme. Today, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336
Homecoming
Pewan Chow  performs in and choreographs Passoverdance's dance exploration of the beauty and warmth of the family and home.  Today, 3pm, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 135 Junction Rd, Kowloon, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Passion of Body Art
Writer Leung Ping-kwan,  dancer Mui Cheuk-yin,  musician Kung Chi-sing,  visual artist Leung Mee-ping and others' series of mini-dramas that examine contemporary sports culture.  In Cantonese. Today, Sat-Dec 20, 3pm, also  today, Thu-Dec 21, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325
Seven Boxes Possessed of Kafka
Alice Theatre Laboratory's drama based on Franz Kafka's writings. In Cantonese. Today, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325 
The Ever Changing Game
Ada Ooi directs dancer-choreographer Cody Choi  in performing a work on a dancer's  need to overcome demons and limitations. Today, 3pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9442 1235 
Ki Kon Ichi Da
Japanese drum group Za Ondekoza  in concert. Today, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Out of Order
Emily Chan Mei-lee  directs the HK Academy for Performing Arts' adaptation of Ray Cooney's  comedy about a politician's attempts to cover up his affair with the  leader of the opposition's secretary.  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
Martinis & Mistletoe
The Kassia Women's Choir and Kassia Men's Chorus sing 1950s Christmas songs such as Jingle Bell Rock, Baby, It's Cold Outside, Frosty the Snowman and I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus. Tomorrow, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$220 Urbtix; and Fri, 8pm, Island School, 20 Borrett Rd, Mid-Levels, HK$200 (from Katterwall). Inquiries: 2575 3931
Christmas in the City
The HK Women's Choir's NOVA choir and Grace Notes a cappella group, and the King George V School choir perform Christmas music. Proceeds go to Youth Outreach. Tue, 7.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$190, HK$230 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: info@thkwc.org
Blindman Nanyin
Siu Yin performs works from the traditional musical art's repertoire. Tue, 8pm, Culture Club, 15 Elgin St, SoHo, HK$180, reservations recommended. Inquiries: 2127 7936
Soundscapes After Dark 
The HK New Music Ensemble and audio-visual artist Choi Sai-ho  (aka S.T.) perform experimental and electronic music. Tue, 8pm, Osage Soho, L/G, 45 Caine Rd, SoHo, HK$120, includes a drink.  Inquiries: 2537 0688
Chloe ? Girlittlemove
Girlittlehouse  presents Wong Suet-mann's one-woman show about a single female pursuing love and her dreams in Hong Kong. In Cantonese. Wed-Dec 21, 8pm,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9273 3479
The Mozart Effect
John Harding conducts horn player Mark Vines,  violinist Wang Liang, pianist Rachel Cheung,  clarinettist Natalie Jen Hoe  and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in playing an all-Mozart programme. Wed, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$160; and Thu, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$60-HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Pum Pum Fum Fum Christmas Eve
Chan Wing-wah,  Bastien Tai  and Phoebe  Lam  conduct the HK Oratorio Society, HK Children's Choir and Singapore International School Choir, baritone Petrus Cheung,  harpist Teresa Suen,  flautist Izaskun Erdocia,  organist Wong Kin-yu  and the HK Strings in performing works including J.S. Bach's Cantata No 140 and Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols. Thu, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, HK$70-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: hkos1956@gmail.com
Sistah Speak
Donalda A. McCarthy directs Multus Productions' drama about a girl's journey  into the Sistahood. In English and Spanish. Thu-Fri, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower  Albert Rd, Central, HK$190 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Excerpts of Cantonese Operas  by Tong Tik-sang 
Wan Fei-yin,  Yuen Siu-fai, Ng Mei-ying,  Lee Lung,  Nam Fung,  Chan Ho-kau,  Koi Ming-fai  and Lung Koon-tin  perform excerpts from works by Cantonese opera playwright Tong such as: Matching the Embroidered Shoes from (The Clever Girl Unravels the Case of the Headless Corpse) and The Grand Trial (from The Wrong Verdict), Fri; and The Wedding Night (from The Broken-hearted Cherry) and The Ascension to Heaven (from The Fairy of the Ninth Heaven), Sat, 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung. Both shows: In Cantonese, 7.30pm, HK$100-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325  
The Nutcracker
The HK Ballet performs the  tale about a girl whose Christmas present, a nutcracker shaped like a soldier, comes to life. With choreography by Stephen Jefferies  and musical accompaniment by the HK Sinfonietta. Fri-Dec 20, 22-26, 7.30pm, also Sat-Dec 20, 25-27, 2.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$1,000 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724
A Life Journey
Jumbo Kids Theatre's children's play about the adventures of a girl and the toy car her father bought. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 8pm, also Sat-Dec 20, 3pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall,  3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2146 9466
After You Left, I ...
M Theatre's dance theatre production   about lost love. In Putonghua and English.  Fri-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$130, HK$100 (members). Inquiries: 2521 251
Hijacking the Northern Star
Dr Vicki Ooi directs the Seals Players Foundation's production of C. Joseph Bendy's drama about the hijacking of a Star Ferry in the winter of 1968. In Cantonese, English and Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles. Fri-Sat, 8pm, also Dec 19-20, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, HK$100, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2520 1716
Laugh Me to the Moon
Kearen Pang's  solo show about a freedom-loving woman beset by tragedy who takes part in a stand-up comedy competition.  In Cantonese. Fri-Dec 21, 8pm, also Sat-Dec 20, 3pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200-HK$320 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 6438 2557
Popcorn
The Nonsensemakers adaptation of  Ben Elton's satirical comedy about a filmmaker who makes killing cool in his movies and two criminals who kill for fun.  In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sat-Dec 20, 3pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7325
The Ghost Story
DG House's dance theatre adaptation of Pu Songling's Nie Xiaoqian,  a romantic tale of love between a young man and a ghostly maiden.  Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9229 1029 
Canon Ekin Cheng Friends For Life 2009 
The Canto-pop singer-actor in concert.  Fri-Sat, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$150-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2905 8134
Air Supply Never Ending Love Concert 
Russell Hitchcock  and Graham Russell  perform romantic ballads such as Lost In Love and Even the Nights are Better.  Sat, 8pm,  HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$280-HK$780  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2882 1689
Ring Over MMIX'Mas
Gloves Handbell performs rock versions  of Christmas Carols. Sat, 8pm, Fringe  Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150. Inquiries: 2521 251 
Extra-curricular
Mall of Music Pianothon
Fund-raising pianothon to support Sichuan disaster relief that also features performances by Korean pianist Lee Hee-ah, Sat-Dec 20, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm. With proceeds going to the Caring for Children Foundation.  Today, Sat-Dec 20, 11am-9pm, G/F-2/F, Olympian City 2, 18 Hoi Ting Rd, West Kowloon, minimum HK$100 donation. Inquiries: 2123 2114
Rock Carvings in Hong Kong
Archaeologist William Meacham  talks about the Bronze Age monuments and signs copies of his new book on the subject. In English. Today, 3pm-4.30pm, Dymocks Discovery Bay, Shop 104B, 1/F Block A, DB Plaza, Discovery Bay, free. Inquiries: 2987 8494 
Wetland Reserve Guided Tour
Tour around the Wetland Reserve Area and learn about the wetland succession process, look for birds at bird hides and for wetland animals such as fiddler crabs and mudskippers along the mangrove boardwalk. In English. Every Mon (including tomorrow) and Thu, 11am, departs from Orientation Point 2, Visitor Centre, HK Wetland Park, Wetland Park Rd, Tin Shui Wai, free (with HK$30  admission). Inquiries: 3152 2666 
History of Early Chinese  Cinema(s) Revisited
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department, HK Film Archive and the University of HK's HK Institute for the Humanities & Social Sciences present a conference on Chinese film history that examines questions such as  what constitutes a Hong Kong film. Mainly in Putonghua. Tue, 9.45am-6.30pm, Wed, 10am-5.30pm, Thu, 10.30am-1pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, free, registration required. Inquiries: 2119 7372 or 2859 2460
Restoring Trust, Building Confidence
KPMG international chairman Timothy P. Flynn  talks about what it takes to restore trust and confidence in capital markets, and the role of the accounting profession in the business community. In English. Tue, 1.10pm (reception, 12.15pm; lunch, 12.30pm),  Island Shangri La Hotel, Pacific Place,  88 Queensway, Admiralty, HK$490, HK$390 (Asia Society members), includes lunch, registration required. Inquiries: 2103 9508
Contes pour Enfants  (Christmas Tales for Children)
Festival Christmas storytelling session.  In French. Wed, also Fri, 6pm, Alliance Francaise, G/F-3/F, 52 Jordan Rd, Jordan, free, registration required. Inquiries: 2730 8598
Asylum Seekers in Hong Kong: The Paradoxes of Lives Lived on Hold
Chinese University of HK anthropologist Gordon Mathews lectures on the Hong Kong government's policy on asylum seekers and its effects on these people's lives. In English. Thu, 7pm, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 9746 9537
The Wall of Two Williams
Explorer William Lindesay talks and shows photographs taken while on his 2,470km solo trek  following the ruins of the Ming Great Wall from its desert origins to its seaside terminus. In English. Thu, 7.30pm (reception, 6.30pm), 2/F Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kong Po, Causeway Bay, HK$100, HK$150 (Royal Geographical Society members), booking required. Inquiries: 2583 9700
Cinema
Forever Yam Kim-fai 
The HK Film Archive presents 12 films  starring the late actress (1912-1989), famed  for her cross-dressing roles, including the following one. Until Jan 2. HK Film Archive,  50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139 
Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom
Cantonese opera film adaptation of a Yuan opera (Tale of Red Pear Flower) about  the love between a courtesan (Pak  Suet-sin)  and scholar (Yam Kim-fai). In Cantonese. Today, 12.30pm, also  Dec 27, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive
The 38th French Cin?panorama
The Alliance Francaise presents 38 French films, including the following three.  Ends today. AMC Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, HK$75 amccinemas.com.hk; Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$60 cinema.com.hk; HK Film Archive,  50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$50 Urbtix;  HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$50 Urbtix; HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$50 Urbtix; and Palace IFC, Podium L1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance  St, Central HK$75 cinema.com.hk.  Inquiries: www.frenchcinepanorama.com
Read My Lips
Jacques Audiard's crime drama about a deaf secretary who falls into a relationship with an ex-con. Stars Vincent Cassel and Emmanuelle Devos.  In French with English subtitles.  Today, 7pm, HK Film Archive 
The French Kissers
Coming-of-age comedy revolving around a 14-year-old boy who struggles to cope with his libido, average physique and mediocre intellect. In French with English subtitles.  Today, 7.50pm, Palace IFC 
The Beat that My Heart Skipped
Jacques Audiard's drama about a man who seemed destined to follow in his brutal father's footsteps until a chance encounter  leads him to become a concert pianist.  In French, English, Russian, Vietnamese and Putonghua with English subtitles.  Today, 9.15pm, HK Film Archive 
Pearl River Delta
Riverdance: The New Show
The Bann Company of the Irish dance troupe performs a theatrical showcase of traditional Irish step-dancing. Tue-Dec 20, 8pm, Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Centre, 1039-1045 Baiyun Avenue South, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 180-1,280 yuan. Inquiries: en.piao.com.cn/guangzhou 
Let Children Praise the Lord Concert
The Macau Children's Choir, Macau University of Science and Technology Students' Choir and Macau Baptist Choir sing Christmas-themed songs. Wed, 7.30pm, St Dominic's Church, St Dominic's Square, Macau, free. Inquiries: (853) 2825 2838
A-Mei First World Tour Macau
The Taiwanese Mando-pop singer performs. Wed, 8pm, Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau, 380-1,280 patacas. Inquiries: 6333 6660  or cotaiticketing.com
The Angels in Harlem Gospel Choir Guangzhou Concert
The Harlem Gospel Choir's touring arm sing Christmas song and works such as Madonna's Like a Prayer and Michael Jackson's I'll Be There. Fri, 8pm, Xinghai Concert Hall,  33 Qing Bo Lu, Er Sha Island, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 180-680 yuan. The American music group also performs in Shenzhen.  Sat, 8pm, 2016 Fuzhong 1st Rd, Futian  District, Shenzhen, 100-580 yuan.  Inquiries: en.piao.com.cn/guangzhou



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