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Exhibitions  
A Creative Journey with Lung Kong
Exhibition introducing filmmaker Patrick Lung Kong's  life and work.  Today, 10am-8pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends today 
Archiving Fingers, Hands,  Faces and Anonymities
Ethnographic video installations and animations by Linda Lai, Jolene Mok, Lilian Fu and Cheung Yu-tsz. Today, noon-8pm, Floating Projects Collective, 1/F, 99 Queen's Rd East, Wan Chai. Inquiries: contact@floatingprojectscollective.net.  Ends today 
Of Snow, Gold and Sky Blue 
Painted porcelain jars and  oil paintings by China-born French artist Chu Teh-chun. A Le French May programme. Today, 1pm, 6pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: frenchmay.com. Ends today  
Time in a Bottle
One-hundred antique perfume bottles belonging to composer-collector Leon Ko Sai-tseung. Daily, 10am-10pm, Oval Atrium, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central. Inquiries: 2295 3308. Ends Jun 15 
Transgression
Video and new media art works by more than 30 Czech artists with connections to the city of Prague. Wed-Sun, 2pm-7pm, Videotage, Unit 13, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2573 1869. Ends Jun 18 
Echo (Classic) - HK  Sculpture Biennial 2010 
Works by 12 sculptors including Cheung Yee. Daily, 10am-9pm, HK Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 3008. Ends Jun 18 
The Eternal Game
Thirty-two life-sized chess pieces on a giant chequered board by American-Russian painter-sculptor Leza Lidow.  Daily, 8.30am-11pm, LG2, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Ave, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: 2844 2223. Ends Jun 20  
Desire for Anima 
Israeli Yigal Ozeri's  paintings of young women infused with feminine 'anima' (Carl Jung's concept of the essential woman).  Mon-Sat, 11am-7.30pm, Sun, noon-5pm, Contemporary by Angela Li, G/F, 90-92 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 3571 8200. Ends Jun 27   
2010 World Cup Creative  Football Exhibition
Exhibition featuring 32 model soccer players, each 1.35 metres tall with design-award-winning soccer balls for heads.  Daily, 7am-midnight, Cityplaza, 18 Taikoo Shing Rd, Taikoo Shing. Inquiries: 2568 8665. Ends Jul 11 
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. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Aug 29  
Escape from Hong Kong -  the Road to Waichow
Historical 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 
Chicago - The Musical 
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises, John Frost, and Barry and Fran Weissler present John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical about an ambitious nightclub dancer turned murderess  who convinces her husband  to hire Chicago's  top lawyer  to defend her. In English with Chinese side-titles.  Jun 12-13, 19-20, 2pm, also  Jun 13, 20, 7pm,  Jun 15-19, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$350HK$895 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8203 0299  
The Faust Festival 2010
Faust International Youth Theatre performs plays for the family including: The Seven Ravens, Jun 13, 2pm; Robin Hood,  Jun 13, 5pm; Dreamscapes and Nightmares,  Jun 13, 8pm; Oliver Twist,  Jun 15, 10.30am, Jun 20, 2pm; The Princess Who Never Laughed, Jun 15-16, 6pm; The Comic Conundrums of Commedia dell'Arte, Jun 16, 18, 8pm; Splat,  Jun 17, 10.30am; The Sign of the Seahorse, Jun 17-18, 6pm; Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Jun 17, 19, 8pm; The Tale of the Firebird, Jun 19, 2pm, Jun 20, 5pm; and Peter and the Wolf,  Jun 19, 5pm, Jun 20, 11am. In English. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$90 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2547 9114  
MicroSex Office (Season 2) 
PIP Theatre's comedy about gender relations in the workplace. In Cantonese. Until Jun 13, 2.30pm, also  Jun 10-13, 17-20, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$190, HK$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2511 0139 
1,001 Nights of Pasolini
Alice Theatre Laboratory's drama inspired by the real-life murder of Italian filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini  by a 17-year-old youth. In Cantonese.  Until Jun 13, 3pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St,  Shek Kip Mei, HK$140 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2784 7938
Sunday in the Park with George
Theatre Space's adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's  musical inspired by French painter Georges Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. In Cantonese. Until Jun 13, 3pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2540 1011
Tuesdays with Morrie 
Chung Ying Theatre's stage version of Mitch  Albom's book about the  Tuesdays he spends with his dying professor. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Jun 13, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$160-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3961 9800
Underpaid? Don't Pay!
Lo's Production's version of Italian Dario Fo's comedy about housewives who shoplift.  In Cantonese. Until Jun 13, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$220  Urbtix. Inquiries: 5133 3767 
Kawai Shiu's de stroom
Soprano Katherine Wallace, violinist Jiang Lele, viola player William Lane and cellist Laurent Perrin perform works by Iannis Xenakis, Kawai Shiu and J.S. Bach. Jun 13, 4pm, Osage Soho, 45 Caine Rd, SoHo, HK$120, reservation recommended.  Inquiries: 2537 0688
A Virtuosic Showcase of  Yue Opera Classics 
The Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe of Shaoxing performs Interrogating the Husband. In Shanghai regional dialect with Chinese and English surtitles. Jun 13, 7.30pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$100-HK$280 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7325  
Jobless
Black Bird Theatre's comedy about four 20-somethings' job-hunting travails. In Cantonese. Until Jun 13, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theature, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9050 9421 
Oliver!
The HK Singers perform Lionel Bart's musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist about an orphan boy who runs away from a workhouse and finds himself among a gang of pickpockets. In English. Jun 16-20, 7.30pm, also Jun 19-20, 2.30pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$250-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: hksingers@hotmail.com 
Joshua Bell & The Academy  of St Martin in the Fields
The violinist and the ensemble he directs play works by Beethoven and Mendelssohn. Jun 16, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury  Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$520 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7321 
Fama Down to Earth 
Local hip hop duo 6-Wing and C-Kwan  in concert. Jun 16, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$150-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2905 8134
Yukie Nishimura x Emi  Fujita Concert in Hong Kong 2010 
Japanese pianist Nishimura  and pop singer Fujita  perform. Jun 16, 8.15pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan  Chai, HK$480, HK$680 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 3966 2946 
Katya Grineva 
The Russian pianist gives a recital of works by composers such as Schubert, Tyberg, Chopin and Piazolla. Jun 17, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$280-HK$580 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2521 2238
The Punchline Comedy Club 
Irish comedian Caimh McDonnell,  guitar-playing British comedian Rob Deering  and American comic Arj Barker  perform. In English. Jun 17-19, 9pm, Duetto, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$320 Cityline. Inquiries: 2598 1222
Electric Kinderszenen
Composer-installation artist Samson Young and pianist Colleen Lee Ka-ling perform a multi-media version of Schumann's Scenes from Childhood. Jun 18-19, 7pm, ArtisTree, 1/F Cornwall House, TaiKoo Place, 979 King's Rd, Quarry Bay, free. Inquiries: 2836 3336
An Unforgettable Evening  with Natalie Cole 
The American vocalist performs songs associated with her father (Nat King Cole) and contemporary R&B  tunes. Jun 18, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$480-HK$1,980 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2882 1689
Mozart and Mendelssohn
Masaaki Suzuki conducts Hungarian violinist Barnabas Kelemen and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra playing works by Haydn, Mozart and Mendelssohn. Jun 18-19, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Romance of the Chivalrous Hero -  All-Time Favourites by Joseph Koo II
Chew Hee Chiat conducts violinist Yao Jue and the HK Chinese Orchestra performing works by Joseph Koo Ka-fai such as Brothers, 2010 Below the Lion Rock and Rhapsody for Percussion. Jun 18-20, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
Seasons of Liz 
Vocalist Elizabeth 'Liz' Merendino  performs jazz and original compositions as she goes on a musical journey through the seasons of one woman's life; pianist Warren Wills accompanies. In English. Jun 18-19, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 
True
Ten Japanese artists  present a sound, light and dance multi-media exploration of the relationship between the brain and our sensory perception  of reality. Jun 18-20, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180, HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
The Golden Cangue
Perry Chiu Experimental Theatre's presentation of Eileen Chang's drama about a woman wed to the bedridden son of a wealthy family who falls for her brother-in-law. In Cantonese. Jun 18-19, 23-26, 30, Jul 2, 8.15pm, also Jun 20, 27, Jul 1-3, 2.30pm, 5pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$180-HK$265 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6377 7240
Opera i Provinsen
Four Royal Danish Opera singers and the HK City Choir perform French and Italian opera excerpts. Jun 19, 7pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$380 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2851 3007
Four Gig Heads Percussion  Group Annual Concert 2010
The percussion group and Made in Hong Kong @ Four Gig Heads perform works including Chau Chin-tung's A Hundred Years of Solitude - Chinese Drums Ensemble, John Wyre's Marubatoo and Kevin Tuck's Tribal Beat Sound System. Jun 19, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7321
Paganini's Gut
Jean Thorel conducts Italian violinist Andrea Zanchetta and the City Chamber Orchestra of HK in performing works by Rossini, Albinoni, Tartini, Zipoli and Paganini. Jun 19, 8pm (pre-concert talk by Zanchetta, 7.15pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120-HK$250 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 8837 
Extra-curricular
Hou Yeh, Pinoy!
Fiesta to celebrate the 112th anniversary of Philippine independence and the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Philippines and China featuring activities  such as traditional Filipino games (9am-1pm) and a cultural show (1.30pm-6pm).  Jun 13, 9am-6pm, Central Lawn, Victoria  Park, Causeway Bay, free entry.  Inquiries: 2823 8536 
Culture and Merchandising of Sculpture
HK Art School sculptor Jaffa Lam, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts professor Lai Yat-fong, HK Polytechnic University  professor Wong Kwok-choi, HK Baptist University visual artist Ho Siu-kee and independent curator Leung Chin-fung discuss sculptural issues. In Cantonese. Jun 13, 5pm, HK Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2104 3322 
Italian Car Day: Alfa Romeo 100th Year Anniversary Dinner
Car-oriented event featuring activities such as an automobile exhibition and dinner. Jun 13, 8pm (exhibition, from 3pm), Kitchen Restaurant, W Hotel, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon Station, West Kowloon, HK$500, HK$480 (Alfa Romeo Owners Club HK and Italian Chamber of Commerce in HK and Macau members), booking required. Inquiries: 2521 8837 
Flash Fiction Workshop
Simon Overton and Melanie Ho host a workshop with reading, discussion, brainstorming and writing as activities. In English. Jun 14, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: melalho@gmail.com 
Say Your Piece!
Gillian Bickley leads an interactive evening of English-language conversation on topics chosen by attendees. Jun 15, 7pm, The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$90, HK$75 (English-Speaking Union members). Inquiries: 2186 8449 (Mon-Fri mornings only) or esuhk@netvigator.com
Dragon Boat Festival
Local dragon boat races in commemoration of Tuen Ng including: the Sha Tin Dragon Boat Race 2010, Shing Mun River, Sha Tin (starting close to Banyan Bridge), Jun 16, 7.30am-1pm; the Stanley International Dragon Boat Championship 2010, Stanley Main Beach, Jun 16, 8am-6.30pm; the 2010 Aberdeen Dragon Boat Race, viewable from the Aberdeen Promenade Seafront, Aberdeen, Jun 16, 9am-4pm; the Dragon Boat Races (Cheung Chau), viewable from the seafront of Pak She Praya Rd, Cheung Chau, Jun 16, 10am-4.30pm; and Tai O Dragon Boat Race in Celebration of Tuen Ng Festival 2010, Jun 16, 10am-2pm, Tai O Sheltered Boat Anchorage, Tai O, Lantau Island, free to watch. Inquiries: discoverhongkong.com/festivehk2010
Tongzhi Literary Group
Lifestyle journalist Reggie Ho,  financial journalist Ned Russell  and writer Gregg Schroder read their work. In Cantonese and English. Jun 16, 7.30pm, Culture Club, 15 Elgin St, SoHo, free. Inquiries: 6407 5117 
The Historic Legislative Council  'Legco' Building Visit
Guided tour of the declared monument, with a particular emphasis on its heritage features and functions. In English. Jun 17, 2pm (meet), Legislative Council Building, Statue Square, Central, free, booking required (deadline: Jun 15, noon). Inquiries: prmoss@netvigator.com 
Adopting a New Lifestyle:  Formation of a Local Organic  Food Community in Hong Kong
Anthropologist Eric Cheng Siu-kei lectures on  organic food producers, distributors and consumers in Hong Kong and their concerns about the consequences of over-development,  and the failure of government policy on the environment. In English. Jun 17, 7pm, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 9746 9537
Cinema  
The Bitter Tears of Ruan Lingyu
The HK Film Archive and China Film Archive co-present a programme of films starring and about the emblem of 1930s Shanghai and  the Golden Age of prewar Chinese cinema, including the following three. Until Jul 4. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139  
Civil Wind
Drama revolving around two sisters: the elder of whom is a sensible, hard-working embodiment of traditional values; the younger of whom is not. Silent with Chinese intertitles; live musical accompaniment by Ernesto Maurice Corpus. Jun 13, 12.30pm, Jul 3, 2.30pm, HK Film Archive. 
A Spray of Plum Blossoms
The Chinese adaptation of Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona  is a comedy dealing with friendship, loyalty and love. Silent with Chinese and English intertitles; live musical accompaniment by Ernesto Maurice Corpus. Jun 13, 2.30pm, HK Film Archive. 
The Goddess
Wu Yonggang's drama about a single mother who, in order to raise her son,  does whatever necessary to keep them fed and sheltered. Silent with Chinese and English intertitles; live musical accompaniment by Ernesto Maurice Corpus. Jun 13, 5.45pm, Jul 3, 7.45pm,  HK Film Archive.   
Femmes, Femmes, Femmes - Imagination of Women in French Cinema
The Consulate-General of France and Broadway Cinematheque co-present a programme of 20 films featuring bold and beautiful French femmes, including the following two. A Le French May programme. Until Jun 23.  Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$60; and Palace IFC, Podium L1,  IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$75 bc.cinema.com.hk. Inquiries:  frenchmay.com  
Her Name Is Sabine
Sandrine Bonnaire's  documentary about her sister whose autism went undiagnosed for more than two decades. In French with English subtitles. Jun 13, 4pm, Palace IFC.
Diary of a Chambermaid
Luis Bu?uel's  crime drama about a woman (Jeanne Moreau)  working as a maid in a troubled provincial household who vows revenge after the only friend she's made after moving from Paris is found murdered. In French with English subtitles. Jun 13, 7.50pm, Palace IFC. 
Pearl River Delta 
2010 (14th) Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao International Auto Show
Automobile showcase featuring displays of  limited-edition cars, racing cars, modified cars and vehicles belonging to famous people.  Until Jun 16, 9.30am-5pm, Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre, Fuzhong 3rd Rd, Futian Central District, Shenzhen,  HK$50 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:  (86 755) 8389 0502
2010 Macau International  Dragon Boat Races
Annual competition in celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival featuring teams from various countries. Jun 12-13, 16, 10am, Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, Opposite to Macau Tower and Entertainment Centre, Macau, free to watch. Inquiries: (853) 2858 0762  
6th Rice Dumpling Festival
Rice dumpling showcase includes  a rice dumpling expo and activities such as  a rice dumpling making competition.  Jun 13, 3pm-8pm, Sai Van Lake Square, in front  of the Macau Tower and Entertainment  Centre, Macau, free entry. Inquiries:  (853) 8391 1195   
Feast of St Anthony
Events commemorating  the Christian saint's day include a procession during which believers carry the statue of St Anthony from St Anthony's Church to Cam?es Garden and then back again. Jun 13, from 5.30pm, St Anthony's Church, St Anthony's St, Macau. Inquiries: (853) 2857 3732 
Evening Musicale
French band Ma Valise  serve up a combination of pop, Latin, Eastern Europe gypsy and African music. Jun 19, 5pm, Amphitheatre of Ave da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa, Macau, free. Inquiries: (853) 8988 4130




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