Exhibitions Mist T Photographs of trees, some shot in mist, by jazz vocalist Elaine Liu. Today, 11am-9pm, Gallery by the Harbour, Shop 207, L2, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, TST. Inquiries: 6622 7086. Ends today Forgotten Frenchwoman Leslie Lachiche's paintings of 10 emotions she thinks people need to experience to reconnect to the forgotten beauty hidden within them. Today, 2pm-11.30pm, Culture Club, 15 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 2127 7936. Ends today Repairing Space Kitty Ko Sin-tung's paintings examine personal identity through the physical manipulation of the body. Opening reception today, 3pm-5pm. Thu-Sun, 2pm-6pm, Blue Lotus Gallery, Block A, 5/F, Unit 24, Wah Luen Industrial Building, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan. Inquiries: 6100 1295. Ends Oct 17 Brush Beyond Space Exhibition highlighting Taiwanese calligrapher Tong Yang-tze's exploration of new possibilities in Chinese calligraphy with architects and designers. Opens today. 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 Jan 3, 2011 Performing Arts Dr Tim Ding's Factory Poon Pik-wan directs the HK Repertory Theatre's fantasy drama in which people intent on having children gather at a doctor's dream factory geared to help them achieve their desires. In Cantonese. Sept 18-19, 2.45pm, also 7.45pm, HK Rep Black Box, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900 Le Dieu du Carnage Roy Szeto Wai-cheuk directs the HK Repertory Theatre's adaptation of French playwright Yasmina Reza's comedy about two couples who cross paths and argue after their sons have a fight. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Sept 18-19, 23, 25-26, 2.45pm, also Sept 14-18, 21, 23-25, 7.45pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900 Betrayal We Draman Group's adaptation of Harold Pinter's drama about a love triangle. In Cantonese. Sept 18-19, 3pm, also 8pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$220-HK$300 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9050 9421 High School Musical Live on Stage Elements presents a stage version of the Disney musical about the romance between a star athlete and a studious girl. In English with Chinese surtitles. Sept 18-19, 3pm, also Sept 18, 8pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$398-HK$798 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2866 6622 Concert by Windpipe Chinese Ensemble Wong Chi-chung conducts the ensemble performing works such as the theme song of Once Upon a Time in China. Sept 18, 8pm, Y-Theatre, Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Rd, Chai Wan; and Sept 19, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 Galaxy Reflections Six-act cross-media theatre presentation featuring music by Mui Kwong-chiu and visuals by George Chang. Sept 17-18, 8pm, Sept 19, 3pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$140, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 Genghis Khan: A Choral Symphony Yan Huichang conducts the Mongolian Youth Chorus of the Inner Mongolia National Song and Dance Opera Troupe, Inner Mongolia National Song and Dance Troupe of China, baritone Ma Jinquan, horse-head fiddle lead performer Qinggele and the HK Chinese Orchestra performing Tang Jainping's symphony inspired by the historical Mongolian figure. Sept 17-18, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600 Love, Accidentally City Contemporary Dance Company performs Mui Cheuk-yin's dance theatre deconstruction of Tong Tik-sang's The Purple Hairpin into a modern lover's discourse exploring the themes of premonition, intuition and fate. Sept 17-18, 8pm, also Sept 18-19, 3pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803 National Boys Choir of Australia in Concert Peter Casey and Philip Carmody conduct the Australian choir and accompanist Robyn Cochrane performing works including Calvin Bowman's Child in Nature and Todd McNeal's Songs of the Sea and Sky. Sept 18, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2317 0681 Show What?! Victor Ma Choi-wo directs Y-Space's presentation of five dances about various concerns ranging from intimate relations to global issues. Sept 17-18, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2470 0511 Cinema Master of Suspense: Alfred Hitchcock Retrospective The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a programme of 20 Alfred Hitchcock films, including the following film. Until Nov 28. Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East; and Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900 The Lady Vanishes Mystery revolving around a young woman on a train who claims an older woman disappeared from her compartment but whom nobody else appeared to have seen. In English with Chinese and English subtitles. Sept 18, 2.30pm, Film Archive, Oct 3, 2.30pm, Space Museum. The First Hong Kong International Deaf Film Festival The HK Association of the Deaf, Asian People's Theatre Festival Society, HK Arts Centre and City University of HK's School of Creative Media and Department of Applied Social Studies present six programmes of films that have significant involvement of persons who are hearing-impaired as directors, actors and other crew members, including the following one. Ends Sept 19. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2891 8488 or info@hongkongdeaf.org.hk Programme Two: See What I'm Saying + The Rubbish Monster Double bill consisting of: a feature-length documentary following four hearing-impaired entertainers (a comic, a drummer, an actor and a singer) over the course of a year that sees them attempting to cross over to mainstream audiences (in American Sign Language with Chinese and English subtitles); and Braam Jordaan's short animation film about a monster created out of litter (no dialogue with Chinese and English subtitles). Sept 18, 2.30pm, HK Arts Centre. Fresh Wave 2010 - International Short Film Festival The HK Arts Development Council presents 10 short film programmes, two combination short and feature-length film programmes, and the following feature film. Sept 17-26. Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$60; and Palace IFC, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$75 cinema.com.hk. Inquiries: 2388 6268 Poetry Lee Chang-dong's drama about an older woman who, as she looks for inspiration for her poetry class, discovers some dark realities she doesn't find appealing. In Korean with Chinese and English subtitles. Sept 18, 3.30pm, Palace IFC. Nightlife Christopher Wong Good Concert 2010 Canto-pop singer-songwriter Christopher Wong Oi-kan performs. Sept 17-18, 8pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$180-HK$480 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2574 3018 Chet & Eman Let's Jam 2010 Indie music singer-songwriter Chet Lam Yat-fung and his singer sister Eman Lam Yee-man in concert. Sept 18-19, 8.15pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai, HK$280, HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2905 8134 Jay Chou The Era 2010 World Tour Mando-pop singer Jay Chou Jie-lun in concert. Sept 16-19, 21-24, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$280-HK$880 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2760 4143 Almost Unplugged Indie bands Amino Shower, Pickpak and Mazer perform. Sept 18, 8.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251 Haus Jayjay spins jacking house, Wendy Wenn plays tech house and 2Gweilos mix minimal house. Sept 18, 9pm, Open Air Terrace, Azure Bar, Hotel LKF, 33 Wyndham St, Central, HK$400, includes open bar. Inquiries: 9616 2075 Pete Moore Band The swing ensemble play. Sept 18, 9pm, Grappa's Cellar, B/F Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, HK$200, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 2322 Underground Electronica A.O.S. play glitchy minimal, Snoblind serve up downtempo trip hop, Sushi Robot play breakbeat and drum 'n' bass, and more acts. Sept 18, 9pm, Rock School, 2/F, 21-25 Luard Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: 9486 4648
