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Exhibition
Four Dimensions
Documentary, political, portrait and experimental works by more than 30 photographers from the mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. Today, 10am-8pm, Pao Galleries, 2/F-4/F Jockey Club Atrium and 3/F Experimental Gallery, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2777 1955. Ends today 
I Love Flowers All My Life
The late American-Chinese artist Walasse Ting's Chinese ink-on-paper paintings. Today-Fri, 10.30am-5.30pm, Alisan Fine Arts Gallery, Room 2305, Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends Fri
Life in the Universe
Exhibition that introduces research on life in the universe. It explores  the possibility of the existence of other life in the universe, and the relationship between molecules in interstellar space and the birth of life on earth. Mon-Wed, Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun (and public holidays), 10am-9pm, closed Thu, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$35. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Jan 5  
Tempestade/Unwetter/Tempest
 Video works by 13 artists, including German Agnes Meyer-Brandis  and Nigerian George Osodi,  look at how human beings deal with the issues of climate change and the environment. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe-Gallery, Goethe-Institut, 14/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2802 0088.  Ends Jan 8  
Windows
Winnie Davies'  window-themed paintings and sculptures. Mon-Thu, 2pm-10.30pm, Fri-Sat, 2pm-11.30pm, Culture Club, 15 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 2127 7936.  Ends Jan 8   
Christmas Spirits
Festive collection of oils, watercolours, lacquers and photographs from artists from China, Indonesia, Korea, Myanmar and Malaysia. Daily, 10.30am-6.30pm, Asia Fine Art Gallery, 14 Sik On St, 99 Queen's Rd East, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2522 0405. Ends Jan 15   
An Unexpected Turn of Events
Collaborative works by Chinese artist Chen Shaoxiong  and Japanese artist Tsuyoshi Ozawa  about fate and destiny.  Daily, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends Jan 16   
Third Realm
Installation project by Indonesian artists Jompet Kuswidananto  and Yudi Ahmad Tajudin that creates an 'in-between' space where issues about origins, influences and identity are discussed. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Jan 16  
Time As Quick as an Arrow
Joint exhibition of works that touch on time-space phenomena by two close friends: painter-illustrator Fu Yingying and painter Zheng Jiang. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, Main Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends Jan 29    
Touching Art: Louvre's Sculptures in Movement
Exhibition of replicas of Louvre Museum sculptures and reliefs that visitors are invited to touch. 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 Feb 10   
Act - Live - The HK International Poster Triennial 2010
A collection of 190 poster designs from across the world shortlisted by judges from Hong Kong, Japan, Israel, France and the Netherlands. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun (and public holidays), 10am-7pm, closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188.  Ends May 23  
Performing Arts
Walking With Dinosaurs -  the Arena Spectacular 
Alli Coyne directs The Creature Production in Australia and BBC Worldwide's theatrical version of the BBC TV series about the giants of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous eras. In English: Dec 29, Jan 2, 7pm, Dec 30, 3pm, 7.30pm, also Jan 2, 11am. In Cantonese: Dec 31, Jan 1-2, 3pm, also Dec 31, Jan 1, 7.30pm. All shows: Asia-World Arena, Lantau, HK$195-HK$995 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 3929 9482 
SaxMax 2010
The saxophone quartet plays music composed and arranged for their instrument of choice. Dec 29, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: saxmaxhk@gmail.com
Andy Lau Unforgettable Concert 2010
Canto-pop singer-actor Andy Lau Tak-wah  in concert.  Dec 29-30, Jan 1-8, 8.15pm, also Dec 31, 9.30pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung  Hom, HK$180-HK$480 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2905 8134
One Fine Day
Choreographer-dancer Andy Wong Ting-lam and his Dancing Angels perform in DanceArt HK's show. Dec 30, Jan 1, 8pm, also Jan 1-2, 3pm, Black Box Theatre, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2793 9957
The Last Bet of My Dead Aunt
Henry Fong directs Chung Ying Theatre's production of Szeto Wai-kin's farce about a man seeking to use his dead aunt's winning lottery ticket to pay off his debts. In Cantonese. Dec 30-31, Jan 1, 7.30pm, also Jan 2, 2.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$160-HK$280; and Jan 8, 7.30pm, Jan 9, 2.30pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$120-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3961 9803
New Year's Gala
Benjamin Northey conducts Australian soprano Rachelle Durkin and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performing works by Johan Strauss II, Edward Strauss, German, Heuberger, Delibes and others. Dec 30-31, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
The Sound of Music 
Henry Shek directs and conducts the HK Chorus Society performing excerpts from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about a young novice nun who is hired  to become the governess of a naval captain's seven children. In English.  Dec 30, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, HK$100-HK$260 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2411 6203
Love U, Teresa!
Marigold International Entertainment and Songlei Media present a musical about how the late Taiwanese songstress Teresa Teng Li-jun's music inspired a young struggling composer and a  female singer. In Putonghua.  Dec 31, 7.30pm, Jan 1-2, 7-8, 7.45pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2769 6388 
A Little Bit of Love
Songbird a cappella group performs songs including Happy Ending and Way Back into Love. Jan 1, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$70, HK$90 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6228 2361
HK Voices New Year Concert 2011
Ken Lam conducts soprano Grace Chiang, countertenor Daniel Moody, bass Gerald Hon, pianist Stephen Wong and the chamber choir performing works by J.S. Bach, Brahms and others. Jan 2, 7.30pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: hkvoices.org 
Kim Sang Fai Cantonese Opera Troupe
The troupe performs War and Never-ending Love, Jan 2, 7.30pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, HK$100-HK$240; and Dream at Peony Pavilion, Jan 23, 7.30pm, North District Town Hall, 2 Lung Wan St, Sheung Shui, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. In Cantonese.  Inquiries: 2268 7325
Cinema
Cosmic Collisions 
Explore cosmic collisions that shaped our solar system, changed the course of life on earth and continue to transform our galaxy. English shows Wed, Fri, 6.10pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese are also available through headphones. Today-Fri, 2.40pm, 6.10pm, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2721 0226. Ends Fri  
Under the Sea
Omnimax show about coral reef creatures and the impact of global  warming on them and their underwater environment. English shows Sat-Sun, 8.30pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue), 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Feb 28, 2011   
Arabia: In Search of the  Golden Ages
Omnimax show takes viewers on a visual journey into the heart of  the Arabian peninsula. English shows Mon, Thu, 7.20pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue) 3.50pm, 7.20pm, also Sat-Sun, 12.20pm, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends April 30, 2011



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