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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions  
Sissy Circus and Other Singularities Mixed-media depictions of a fictional circus created by Robert Estermann. Today, 11.30am-8pm, Agn?s b.'s Librarie Galerie, 1/F, 18 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends today 
Fabrication
Figural representations in raw wood  relief border by painter Guo Wei. Today, 10.30am-6.30pm, Tang Contemporary Art, B/F Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2544 9918. Ends today  
Musings
Works by Australian mixed-media sculptor Hanna Hoyne and American expressionist painter Antoinette Wysockireflect on the universal human condition. Today, 11am-7pm, Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2291 0006. Ends May 15 
To Please
Painter Casper Chan Hiu-kwan's  figural compositions are manifestations of her inner feelings.  Today, 11am-7pm, Grotto Fine Art, 2/F, 31C-D Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends today 
Lofty Integrity: Donation of Works by Wu Guanzhong
Oil and ink paintings by the Chinese painter. Mon-Wed, Fri, Sun, 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, closed Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed and May 15-16. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jul 4  
Performing Arts  
Lovin' You
Legend Infinity's drama about a couple who become business competitors after they break up. In Cantonese. 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
Rosencrantz and  Guildenstern Are Dead   
The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection's performance of Tom Stoppard's comedy that shows events depicted in Shakespeare's Hamlet from the viewpoint of two minor characters in the tragic play. In English with Chinese surtitles. May 13-15, 7.30pm, also May 15, 2.30pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$100, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2520 1716
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. Until May 15, 7.45pm, also May 15-16, 2.45pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place,  Central, HK$120-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900 
Beethoven's Fidelio - Opera in Concert 
Edo de Waart conducts singers Simon O'Neal, Susan Bullock, Jon-Michael Ball, Lisa Larsson, Kristinn Sigmundsson and Eike Wilm Schulte, the Shanghai Opera House Chorus and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performing music from Beethoven's opera about a woman who disguises herself as a prison guard to rescue her husband from captivity. In German with Chinese and English surtitles. May 15, 17, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$520 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2332
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  
Dear Victoria
Trinity Theatre's musical about a man who remains deeply attached to his long-gone first love.  In Cantonese. May 15, 8pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$200-HK$210 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2574 4968 
Goldfish is Meant for Dying
Norwegian performance artist Rudi Skotheim Jensen stars in Circling Theatre's presentation that begins as a whimsical lecture by an academic  then develops into a physical play with aerial acrobatic elements. In English. May 14-16, 8pm, Black Box Theatre, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9324 4434
Nemanja Radulovic & HK Sinfonietta
Yip Wing-sie conducts the 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 
The Edge
Jiang Hu Er Nu's drama about a group of young people 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
Theatre Sans Animaux 
The Nonsensemakers' version of Jean-Michel Ribes' comedy 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 
Three by Shanley 
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 
Snow White
Ballet Preljocaj performs choreographer Angelin Preljocaj's contemporary romantic ballet reimagining of the fairy tale about a beautiful princess who escapes from her jealous, wicked stepmother to live with seven dwarves.  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 
Extra-curricular
Birthday Of Lord Buddha Festival
Special celebration activities include: Buddha Bathing Ritual, May 15-23, 9.30am-4.30pm, Hall of Great Hero, Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping, Lantau; and cultural performances (featuring face-changing displays, acrobatic shows and Shaolin martial arts demonstrations), May 15, 3pm-4pm, May 16-23, noon-12.45pm, 2pm-3pm, Plaza of  Hall of Great Hero, Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping, Lantau, free entry. Inquiries: 2985 5248 
Summer Garage Sale and Market
Over 180 tables selling new and second-hand goods, foods and drinks; proceeds go to various charities. May 15, 9.30am-1.30pm, LG3 Car Park, HK University of Science & Technology,  Clear Water Bay, free entry. Inquiries: 9045 5942
City Speak XII: The Water We Drink
Water Supplies Department director  L.T. Ma  and HK Polytechnic University professor Carlos Lo  discuss Hong Kong's water supply issues. In English. May 15, 10am, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Sham Shui Po Cultural Tour and Stories of Shek Kip Mei Factory
Area residents and  others lead guided tours of Sham Shui Po and Shek Kip Mei and re-enact scenes that took place at the Shek Kip Mei Factory (whose building is now occupied by the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre). In Cantonese (but English tours can be arranged on advance request). May 15-16, 22-23, 29, 3pm-5.30pm, assembly point by Maxim's Cakes, near Sham Shui Po MTR Station's Exit A, HK$80, reservation required. Inquiries: 2891 8482 
Cinema
HK Turkish Film Festival
Izmir Cinema Association presents a programme of 10 Turkish films, including the following two. May 13-17. The  Grand Cinema, 2/F Elements, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon, HK$65 thegrandcinema.com.hk. Inquiries: 2196 8170
The Edge of Heaven
Fatih Akin's drama set in Germany and Turkey about two families whose lives become intertwined. In German, Turkish and English with English subtitles. May 15, 7.30pm, The Grand Cinema.
Bliss
Adaptation of Zulfu Livaneli's  novel about a family who seek to commit an honour killing after their teenage relative is raped.  In Turkish with English subtitles. May 15, 9.50pm, The Grand Cinema.
Nightscene
Dengue Fever Live in Hong Kong
The American hybrid groove  group performs. May 15, 8pm, Grappa's Cellar, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Rd, Central, HK$220, includes one drink. Inquiries: info@thepeoplesparty.tv 
Trip Safe: See You On the Other Side
Dutch indie-electro-rockers  Monokino, German ghost rock group Mio Myo, American electronic musician John Shina, local electronic bands Snoblind and Mni Music Selector perform. May 15, 8pm, Hidden Agenda Live House, 6/F Ko Leung Industrial Building, 25 Dai Yip St, Kwun Tong, HK$150 (advance), HK$180 (door). Inquiries: 6335 6366 
Punchline Comedy Club
British comics Jeff Innocent  and Richard Morton, and American comedian Louis Ramey  perform. In English. Until May 15, 9pm, Duetto, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$320 Cityline. Inquiries: 2598 1222 
Tribute to Stevie Wonder, the 2010 Taurean Celebration
Jazz musicians (pianist Jezrael Lucero, guitarist Guy Le Claire, bassists Sylvain Gagnon and Tsang Tak-hong, drummer/percussionists Hassan Musafer and Dulip Wijesinha, aka DC, and singers Ginger Kwan and Jennifer Palor)  perform Stevie Wonder hits. May 15, 9.30pm Melting Pot, 1-5 Elgin St, SoHo, HK$150, including one drink. Inquiries: 2559 2777. 
Freedom Chicken
The Japanese DJ mixes techno house, Afro beat, hip hop and Japanese underground music; DJs Jumbo, Brown Sugar and Kenny support. May 15, 10pm, Philia Lounge, 4-8 Arbuthnot Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 9153 2502
Eric Tan + JuicyNing + ToNick
Singer-songwriter Eric Tan serves up blues-based tunes, theatrical-music group JuicyNing performs and ToNick plays indie-punk-pop music. May 15, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251
New Sound For The Town Part II
London-based Australian DJ Luke Porter spins progressive house; David Lam, Ming Wong, Darka and Jeremy support. May 15, 11pm, Pi, 28F, 8 Wyndham St, Central, HK$220 (advance), HK$280 (door). Inquiries: 6795 8698



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