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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions  
Whose Quality Control?
 Works by artists including Silas Fong Sum-yu, Lo Chi-kit and 25 students scrutinise the way in which people formulate their judgments. Today, 10am-7pm, Gallery, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 135 Junction Rd, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2339 7370. Ends today 
In Search of the Bodhi Tree
Seventy Buddhism-inspired oil paintings, watercolours, line drawings and woodblock prints by Shi Shong. Today, 1pm-6pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends today 
The Enchanting Brush
Chinese paintings and calligraphic works  by Lingnan School artist Chao Shao-an  (1905-1998). Today, 10am-7pm, tomorrow, 10am-6pm, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends tomorrow
Echo of Nature
Mixed-media paintings by Frenchman Youri Leroux and clay and bronze sculptures by  his compatriot Antoinette Rozan depict an intimate dialogue between art and nature. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 2pm-7pm,  Sin Sin Annex, 53-54 Sai St, Central.  Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends May 12 
A Creative Journey with Lung Kong
Exhibition on filmmaker Patrick Lung  Kong's life and work. Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun, 10am-8pm, closed Thu, HK Film Archive,  50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Inquiries:  2739 2139. Ends May 16  
Fragments
Group show of works by nine artists including Jiang Didi, Liu Bin and Xie Nanxin. Mon-Sat, 11am-7.30pm, Sun, noon-5pm, Contemporary by Angela Li, G/F, 90-92 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 3571 8200.  Ends May 17  
We Play Endlessly
Kenneth Tsang Ming-kin's  life-size oil paintings of Playmobil toy figures. Mon-Thu, Sun, 7.30am-11pm, Fri-Sat, 7.30am-midnight, Epoch, 12-14 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 3488 1106. Ends May 27 
Hope and Glory
Experiential exhibition featuring a series of interlinked multi-media installations by Simon Birch's The Birch Foundation. Daily, 10am-10pm, 1/F Cornwall House, TaiKoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends May 30 
To Tsang, C.E. ? 2 -  'Nothing But Development'
Works by Lee Chun-fung and Roland Ip Ho-lun, Jean-Christophe Scolari, Cally Yu, Clara Cheung and Gum Cheng Yee-man that respond to the Chief Executive's recent policy measures.   Mon, Thu-Sun, 2pm-7pm, C & G Artpartment, 3/F, 222 Sai Yeung Choi St, Mong Kok. Inquiries: 2390 9332. Ends May 31 
Memories We Share:  Hong Kong in the 1960s and 1970s
Photographs and video footage showing different facets of local life during the 1960s and 70s. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm, closed non-public holiday Tue, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Jun 14   
The Power of the Chinese Brush Stroke
J.D. Chou's Chinese ink paintings on rice paper contain Taoist messages about nature, simplicity and the balance of yin and yang. Wed-Sat, noon-8pm, Sun, noon-6pm, Tao Painting Gallery, 1F, 61 Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: 6904 4308. Ends Jun 16 
Escape from Hong Kong - the Road to Waichow 
Exhibition detailing the daring Christmas Day escape from Japanese-occupied Hong Kong by a one-legged Chinese admiral escorted by a group of British intelligence officers and sailors. 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 Dec 31, 2011  
 Performing Arts 
A Flea in Her Ear
The HK Repertory Theatre's version of Georges Feydeau's farce about a Parisian woman who tries to trick her husband with a love letter she's written. A Le French May programme. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. May 8-9, 11-15, 7.45pm, also May 9, 15-16, 2.45pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
Dance Platform 2010
The HK Dance Alliance's presentation of dances choreographed by Lau Hong-yee,  Ho Ho-fei, Cho Tak-po and Leong Wan-sing. May 9, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2584 8753
Dear Victoria
Trinity Theatre's musical about a man who remains deeply attached to his long-gone first love.  In Cantonese.  May 9, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; and May 15, 8pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$200-HK$210 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2574 4968
Violin Duos from Bach to Bartok
Violinists Rafal Zambrzycki-Payne and Agnieszka Marucha play works by Telemann, Bacewicz and Prokofiev as well as J.S. Bach and Bartok. May 9, 4pm, Osage SoHo, L/G Shop 1, 45 Caine Rd, SoHo, HK$150, booking required. Inquiries: 2537 0688
Parallax 
The Norwegian trio of trumpeter-percussionist Stian Omen?s, guitarist Are Lothe Kolbeinsen and percussionist Ulrik Ibsen Thorsrud play experimental music and jazz. May 9, 7pm, Osage Soho, L/G Shop 1, 45 Caine Rd, SoHo, HK$150, includes one drink, booking recommended. Inquiries: 2537 0688 
Faith, Hope and Love Concert
Fund-raising concert featuring performances by soprano Ella Kiang, Rev. Daniel Ng Chung-man and the Elle Kiang Singers of works such as Schubert's Magnificat, Daniel Pinkham's Wedding Cantata and Mark Patterson's A Mother's Love. May 9, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9279 8819
The House of Bernarda Alba
The HK Academy for Performing Arts performs Federico Garcia Lorca's drama about a widow who, during a lengthy mourning period,   forbids her five daughters from  having romantic relationships. In Cantonese. Until May 13, 7.45pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Jenny Tseng Show Farewell World Tour 
Veteran vocalist Jenny Tseng Ie-tean  (aka Yan Nei) sings Canto-pop hits. Until May 9, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2715 3850
Deep Purple Live in Hong Kong 
The English rockers in concert. May 10, 8pm, AsiaWorld Expo, HK International Airport, Lantau, HK$350-HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2629 6240 
Mass Ring Showcase and 5th School Handbell Competition Winners' Concert
Zerlina Wong, Joyce Lo, Christine Chan and Helen Lam conduct the Mass Ring Ensemble performing selections from the handbell and handchime repertoire. May 11, 7.30pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3104 2355  
Garden of the Sage
Musician Thierry P?cou, video artist Li Jingfei, guqin player Chen Leiji and Ensemble Variances' multi-media musical performance of works by Debussy, Ravel, A Bing and Liu Yuan, and Thierry Pecou. A Le French May programme. May 11, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: frenchmay.com  
Lang Toi (My Village) 
French-Vietnamese artists Nhat Ly Nguyen, Lan Maurice Nguyen and Le Tuan Anh's new circus production relates  to Vietnamese culture through acrobatics, balancing and juggling acts. A Le French May programme. May 12-13, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$460 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2823 4920 
Three by Shanley
Adam Harris and Micha Sparrow direct The American Community Theatre and Bluenose Production perform John Patrick Shanley's Welcome to the Moon, The Red Coat and Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. In English. May 12-15, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9718 3617 
Danny Summer & Friends  Band Evolution Live 2010 
The Hong Kong rock singer-songwriter-guitarist performs with his friends. May 13, 8pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd,  Hung Hom, HK$150-HK$480 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2323 2811
Theatre Sans AnimauxRensen Chan Man-kong directs The Nonsensemakers' version of Jean-Michel Ribes' comedy  that combines linear  storytelling with a smattering of farce. A Le French May programme. In Cantonese. May 13-16, 18-22, 8pm, also May 15-16, 22-23, 3pm, HK Repertory Theatre Black Box Theatre, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2111 5999  
Lovin' You
Legend Infinity's drama about a couple who become business competitors after they break up. In Cantonese. May 14, 7.15pm, May 15, 2.30pm, 7.15pm and May 16, 2.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3568 4034
Lady Windermere's Fan
Choi Hung Drama Association performs Oscar Wilde's satirical comedy about a woman who considers leaving her husband  after she  suspects he's been unfaithful.  In Cantonese. May 14-15, 7.45pm, May 15-16, 2.45pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water  Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$150 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 9499 5983
Behind the Ladies
Know Space presents dances choreographed by Ada Ho, Chris Lam, Emma Wong, Dela Cheung, Christy Siu and Fei Fei. May 14-15, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$140 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 9623 7732
Snow White
Ballet Preljocaj performs choreographer Angelin Preljocaj's contemporary romantic ballet reimagining of the fairytale about a beautiful princess who escapes from her jealous, wicked stepmother to live with seven dwarves. With music by  Gustav Mahler. A Le French May programme. May 14-15, 8.15pm, May 16, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$780 Urbtix. Inquiries: frenchmay.com
The Edge
Jiang Hu Er Nu's drama about a group of young people who are intent on pursuing their dreams. In Cantonese. May 14-16, 8pm, also May 15-16, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9804 0454 
Nemanja Radulovic & HK Sinfonietta
Yip Wing-sie conducts the Belgrade-born violinist and the Hong Kong orchestra  playing Faur?'s Pavane, Saint-Sa?ns Violin Concerto No 3 in B Minor and Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique. A Le French May programme. May 15, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336
Re/evolution
Hongkonger Victor Ma and Poland's  Jacek Luminskyi conceive, direct and choreograph Y-Space's dance exploration  of the relations between cultural traditions and modern technology. May 15, 8pm, May 16, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2470 0511 
Extra-curricular 
Actors, Dancers and Singers Sought
The HK Youth Arts Foundation is seeking  people aged between 15 and 25 to perform  in its November production of Rent. Dance auditions: May 22, 10am-6pm; singing auditions: May 29, 10am-6pm. Registration deadline: May 14. Inquiries: 2877 2625 
HK Gold Coast Boat Show 2010
Marine event featuring an exhibition of boats, marine products and equipment, live music and other attractions. Until May 9, 10am-6pm, The Gold Coast Yacht & Country Club, 1 Castle Peak Rd, Castle Peak Bay, HK$20. Inquiries: 2404 3527
Talk by Peter Yarrow
The American singer-children's songbook author discusses Puff, the Magic Dragon, his songwriting and  career with Peter, Paul and Mary. In English. May 9, 1pm, Metrobooks @ Elements, Shop 2001, Elements Mall, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon, free. Inquiries: 2196 8770
Chef Liu's Kitchen
Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees executive chef  Liu Chi-ming  teaches  how to cook: pan-fried chicken wings stuffed with sticky rice and preserved meat, May 9; ginger souffl?, May 16; ravioli with tomato, spinach and cheese with champagne cream sauce, May 23; and mini bread and butter pudding, May 30.  All classes: in Cantonese and English. 2.30pm-4pm, Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees, 199 Kowloon City Rd, To Kwa Wan, HK$250, booking required. Inquiries: 2126 1960 
Promoting Foreign Brands in Nationalistic China
Eastwei Relations chairman-author Johan  Bjorksten  discusses his experiences promoting Western brands on the mainland, the latest developments  for multinationals, and what  to expect over the next 10-15 years in the country. In English. May 10, 1.15pm (lunch, 12.45pm), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511
Managing Growth in Turbulent Times
Nam An Group CEO Ky Qui Trung, Life of Circle and Yewm founder Dickson Yewn and Shama CEO Elaine Young  discuss their entrepreneurial experiences, and how they managed  to expand their companies  during the financial crisis. In English. May 11, 1.10pm (reception, 12.15pm; lunch, 12.30pm), L3, JW Marriott Hotel, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, HK$490, HK$390 (Asia Society members), includes lunch, registration required. Inquiries: 2103 9508 
Say Your Piece!
Gillian Bickley leads an interactive evening of English-language conversation on topics chosen by attendees. May 11, 7pm, The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$90, HK$75 (English-Speaking Union members). Inquiries: 2186 8449 (Mon-Fri mornings only)  
Philosophy Cafe
Tom Hope introduces and Steve Palmquist moderates a philosophy discussion on whether jealousy can be justified. In English. May 11, 7.30pm, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 3411 7289  
How to Appreciate Local Hong Kong Art
YY9 Gallery curator-artist Movana Chen  Li-yun  discusses her work and current art market trends in Hong Kong. In English. May 12, 7.30pm (reception, 7pm), Shin Hwa Gallery, 32 Aberdeen St, Central, HK$200, HK$150 (Spanish Chamber of Commerce members), includes two drinks and tapas, booking required. Inquiries: info@spanish-chamber.com
The World of Small Press Publishing
Black Lawrence Press executive editor Diane  Goettel  discusses the small press industry and how it relates to emerging writers. In English. May 12, 6.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$200, HK$100 (Women in Publishing Society members), registration required. Inquiries: events@hkwips.org
Thailand's Withdrawal Symptoms: Democracy and Monarchy in Transition
Chulalongkorn University political scientist Thitinan Pongsudhirak  lectures on the  political situation in Thailand and what recent developments could mean for the country. In English. May 13, 1.15pm (lunch, 12.45pm), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$200, HK$150 (members), includes lunch, reservation required. Inquiries:  2521 1511
Cinema 
Fleeing By Night  
Love-triangle melodrama set in the mid- 1930s. Starring Huang Lei, Yun Xiaode and Rene Liu Ruo-ying. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. May 9, noon, Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$45 bc.cinema.com.hk. Inquiries: 2388 0002 
The 1st Mexican Film  Festival in Hong Kong
Mexcham (China) presents 11  films from Mexico, including the following two.  May 8-12. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 6909 3735
Sam Brennan's Story + Innocent Voices
Double bill comprising Manuel Tonatiuh and Moreno Ramos' short film about a boy working in his father's tavern who is told by  sailors that he can join them on their travels   if he gives them his father's  gold, and Luis Mandoki's drama about an 11-year-old boy's life during El Salvador's 1980s civil war. In Spanish with English subtitles. May 9, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre.
Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Documentary telling the story of stars' creation, evolution, energy and power. In Cantonese (English shows Wed, Fri, 6.10pm). Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue), 2.40pm, 6.10pm, also Sun, 11.10am, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST,  HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2721 0226. Ends Jun 30  
Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure
Follow  primitive sea creatures called Dolichorhynchops as they traverse ancient waters.  In Cantonese (English shows Sat-Sun, 8.30pm). Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue), 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Aug 30   
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk
Go  on a whitewater adventure along  the Colorado River  and learn about the  worldwide water crisis. In Cantonese (English shows Mon, Thu, 7.20pm). Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue), 3.50pm, 7.20pm, also Sat-Sun, 12.20pm, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Oct 31   
Pearl River Delta 
International Clowns  Carnival Shenzhen 2010
Russian, Ukrainian and Uzbek clowns from the International Comedy Performance Troupe of Russian Moscow Phoenix Cultural Drama Entertainment Centre perform. May 9-10, 8pm, Shenzhen Poly Theatre, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, 80-1,150 yuan. Inquiries: en.piao.com.cn/guangzhou     
La Boite (The Box)
Taiwan's Taiyuan Puppet Theatre Company and France's Compagnie des Zonzons's mixed-media show  about humanity and emotions. A Macau Arts Festival programme. In Mandarin, French and Taiwanese. May 11, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Ave Xian Xing Hai, Macau, 60-150 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 8399 6699   
Heard It On the Wireless
Australian cabaret act The Kransky Sisters perform. A Macau Arts Festival programme. In English with Chinese and Portuguese surtitles. May 14-15, 8pm, Dom Pedro V Theatre, St. Augustine's Square, Macau,  50 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 8399 6699 
Visual Poems
Spain's Companyia Jordi Bertran's multi-media show about a man who realises that letters can create poetry without words. A Macau Arts Festival programme. May 15-16, 11am, 3pm, 5pm, Auditorium of Macau Conservatory, Ave Horta e Costa, Macau,  30 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 8399 6699  
Classic Ennio Morricone Music
Australia's Spaghetti Western Orchestra perform music by Morricone from movies such as The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, and Once Upon a Tine in the West. A Macau Arts Festival programme. May 15, 8pm, Clementina Leit?o Ho Brito Theatre, Ave Artur Tamagnini Barbosa, Macau, 50 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 8399 6699  
Snap!
German-American electronic music producers Luca Anzilotti and Michael M?nzing play at a rave party; Macanese DJ-producer Filipe and Portuguese D'mond support. May 15, 10.30pm, Cafe Deco, The Venetian Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau,  HK$300 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:  (853) 2882 8818



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