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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions  
Body Sessions
Paintings, drawings and three-dimensional works by Bonita Johnson, Hiram Wong and other artists that were inspired by  figure-drawing sessions. Opening ceremony today, 6pm-8pm. Daily, 2pm-7pm, L1 Gallery, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St,  Shek Kip Mei. Inquiries: 9634 4920. Ends Mar 12  
Breathing
Tomoko Taniguchi's mixed-media collages convey the reality of the moment while her Japanese compatriot  Takehiro Yoshimitsu's paintings represent his efforts to deal with his daily experiences. Opening reception today, 6pm-8pm. Mon-Sat, 11.30am-7.30pm, Art Beatus Gallery, G/F, 50 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138. Ends Mar 26   
The Broad Horizon 
Paintings by five Vietnamese artists that showcase  their country's natural beauty. Opens today. Daily (including public holidays), 10am-6.30pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends Mar 31 
Spring Showcase
Group exhibition of paintings, photographs and sculptures by Chinese artists including Liu Bolin, Liao Zhenwu, Wang Lang, Fuzi and Zhang Linfang. Opens  today. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Galerie du Monde, 108 Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Ends Apr 30   
Transgenic Fish for Rapid Monitoring of Estrogenic Pollution
Exhibition about a transgenic brackish medaka fish strain developed by the City University of HK that can detect oestrogen disruptors in the environment in a fast and economical  way. Opens today. Mon-Wed, Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, (and public holidays), 10am-9pm, closed Thu, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$25, free Wed. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Jul 11  
Performing Arts  
Li Chuanyun Solo Violin Recital @ IFC55 
The violinist plays works by Ysaye and Paganini, today, 8pm; and Ysaye, Corigliano and Paganini, today, 10pm. A HK Arts Festival programme. All concerts: 55F, Two IFC, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2824 2430
 
The Liaisons  
Reimagination of Cantonese opera librettist Tong Tik-sang's The Legend of the Purple Hairpin, about a modern heroine who's inspired by the legend of a woman who is steadfast in her love for her man. A HK Arts Festival programme. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Today-Mar 9, 8pm, also tomorrow, 3pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$140-HK$420 HK Ticketing and Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430 
Suzhou Kun Opera Theatre of Jiangsu Province
The Chinese opera troupe performs: The Story of Jade Hairpin (in dialect with Chinese and English surtitles), Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm; The Hairpin and the Bracelet (in dialect with Chinese surtitles and English scene synopses) Mar 7, 2.30pm; and Four Dreams of Yu Ming Hall (in dialect with Chinese surtitles and English scene synopses), Mar 7, 7.30pm.  A HK Arts Festival programme. All shows: HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$140-HK$380 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2824 2430 
Animal Farm 
Ivan Heng directs Singaporean theatre troupe Wild Rice's stage adaptation of George Orwell's tale of barnyard betrayal. A HK Arts Festival programme. In English with Chinese surtitles. Today-Mar 7, 8pm, also tomorrow, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$140-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430 
Cafe de los Maestros
The Buenos Aires orquesta tipica performs 1940s and 1950s Argentinian tango music. A HK Arts Festival programme. Today-Mar 7, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$640 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2824 2430 
I Love Steamed Dumplings
Spring Time Chinese Opera and  Hon Fung Creative Chinese Opera present a musical about a maid who  becomes famous  for her delicious steamed dumplings. In Cantonese. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$100-HK$190 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2793 1123 
Nunsense
Jacob Yu directs Theatre Space's adaptation of Dan Goggin's musical comedy about five nuns from a Hei Ling Chau convent who stage a variety show to raise funds for the burials of 52 members of their community who have been accidentally poisoned by their soup. In Cantonese. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, Mar 7, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$160; Mar 13, 8pm, Mar 14, 3pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$120; and Mar 19-20, 8pm, Mar 21, 3pm, Youth Square - Y Theatre, 238 Chai Wan Rd, Chai Wan, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325  
On Youth - Recitation of Famous Poetry and Prose
The National Theatre of China presents readings and recitations of literary works such as Ba Jin's Family and Alexander Pushkin's To the Sea; with live musical accompaniment. In Putonghua with Chinese surtitles and English programme information. Today, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; and tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7323  
Tap Building
Tap dance group R&T (Rhythm and Tempo) performs a show  about a group of people who become friends by making non-verbal sounds.  Today-tomorrow, 8pm, also tomorrow-Mar 7, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2268 7323 
These Childish Things 
We Draman's  adaptation of Frenchman Raymond Cousse's play  about a little boy who embarks on an unusual journey. In Cantonese: Today, Mar 7-8, 8pm, also tomorrow-Mar 7, 3pm. In English (with Chinese surtitles): tomorrow, 8pm. All shows: HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6385 1514 
Wong Chi-yan Piano Recital
The local pianist  plays works by Beethoven, Liszt-Busoni, Liszt and Messiaen. A HK Arts Festival programme. Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430 
Not a Double Room 2010
Y-Space's dance drama exploring  what happens when two people live in the same room. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Mar 7, 3pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2470 0511
Extra-curricular 
Visit to the Battlefield Sites  of the Six-Day War of 1899
Historian Patrick H. Hase leads a tour to Flagstaff Hill in Tai Po, the site of the Battle of Lam Tsuen Gap and the site of the Battle of Shek Tau Wai at Sheung Tsuen. In English. Tomorrow, 9.15am, meet behind the Peninsula Hotel, TST, HK$250, HK$200 (Royal Asiatic Society members), booking required.  Inquiries: 2813 7500 
Early Pioneers of Western Education in Colonial Hong Kong
Writer-historian Gillian Bickley leads an education-oriented heritage walk around the Hong Kong its early Western residents knew. In English. Tomorrow, 10am, meet at Mid-Levels Escalator walkway above Queen's Rd Central, HK$230, HK$180 (English-Speaking Union members). Inquiries: 2186 8449 (Mon-Fri mornings only) or esuhk@netvigator.com
Cinema  
The 15th ifva Festival
The HK Arts Centre presents a selection of international shorts and videos, including the following  short film programme. Today-Apr 4. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST;  and HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd,  Sai Wan Ho, HK$50 Urbtix (unless otherwise stated). Inquiries: 2824 5328  
French New Wave in Short - Programme 1 and Discussion: Agnes Varda
Four short films by Agnes Varda: Women Reply, in which a variety of women express themselves; Uncle Yanko (in English) about Varda's American uncle; Ulysse, an exploration of the idea of memory; and Coasting along the Coast, a  satire on paradise and the superficiality of the wealthy. In French with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, HK Arts  Centre, free, reservation required (ifva01@hkac.org.hk).
Nightscene
Amit First World Tour 2010 - Hong Kong
Taiwan singer Sherry 'A- Mei' Chang Hui- mei  performs Mando-pop and  music with Taiwanese aboriginal characteristics. Tonight, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2715 3850  
Eugene & the Pows
Guitarist Eugene Pao, drummer Jun Kung, vocalist-guitarist Adrian Da Silva, lead vocalist Pete Moore and bassist Koya Hisakazu serve up classic rock. Tonight, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$170 (advance), HK$200 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251 
Journey of House Music
DJs Marc Dent and Thomas Vee mix house sounds. Tonight, 10.30pm, Play, B/F California Tower, 32 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, free. Inquiries: play@playclub.asia 
Designer Drugs
The US duo spin electro; DJs Anthony2, Bravo and Yeodie and VJ Voltage support. Tonight, 11pm, Volar, B/F, 39-44 D'Aguilar St, Central, HK$300, includes two drinks. Free for members. Inquiries: 2810 1510



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