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Exhibition
City Flaneur: Social  Documentary Photography
Photographs of urban scenes and landscapes by 35 local photographers, including Chan Chik, Yau Leung, Dustin Shum Wan-yat and Ivy Ma King-chu. Today-tomorrow, 10am-7pm, Mon, 10am-6pm, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Jan 3   
Life in the Universe
Exhibition exploring 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. Today-tomorrow, 10am-9pm, Mon-Wed, 1pm-9pm, closed Thu, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$35. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Jan 5   
HK Heritage Tourism Expo - Access Heritage
Exhibition showcasing crafted models of monuments and historic buildings; also introduces six heritage tour routes in Hong Kong. Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun (and public holidays), 10am-7pm, closed Thu, HK Heritage Discovery Centre, Kowloon Park, Haiphong Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2848 6230. Ends Feb 28  
Revolution Once More: Dr Sun Yat-sen from Xing Zhong Hui to the Governments in Guangzhou
Artefacts and photographs provide insights into the 1911 revolution and earlier uprisings, Sun's establishment of governments in Guangzhou as well as the lives and deeds of his comrades.  Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun (and public holidays), 10am-7pm, Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, 7 Castle Rd, Mid-Levels, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2367 6373. Ends Mar 16   
Fathoming the Sea
Primary texts and historical images that educate and inform about the history of diving and underwater archaeology. Tue-Sun (including public holidays), 10am-6pm, closed Mon, HK Maritime Museum, G/F Murray House, Stanley Plaza, Stanley, HK$20. Inquiries: 2813 2322. Ends Mar 20
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 (and public holidays), 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  
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 Cantonese: Jan 1-2, 3pm, also Jan 1, 7.30pm. In English: Jan 2, 11am, 7pm. All shows: Asia-World Arena, Lantau, HK$195-HK$995 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3929 9482 
The Last Bet of My Dead Aunt
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. 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
When Sushi Meets Wasabi 
Jim Chim Sui-man directs PIP Theatre's romantic comedy about a man and a woman who are brought together by a common love for sushi. Starring Tyson Chak Hoi-tai and Harriet Yeung Sze-man. In Cantonese. Jan 1-2, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$160-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2294 8004
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  composer and a female singer. In Putonghua. 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
One Fine Day
Choreographer-dancer Andy Wong Ting-lam and his Dancing Angels perform in DanceArt HK's modern dance show. 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  
Breaking the Red Lantern 
Cha Duk Chang Children's Cantonese Opera Association performs a modern version of a traditional Cantonese opera about the fiery relationship between a princess and the man she married. In English. Jan 2, 2.30pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$100-HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3488 4595
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
Saxophone Quintet &  PM Concert Band
Saxophonists Au Yin-tak, Pluto Chu, Tong Yang, Timothy Sun and Lena Cuglietta  play works including In a Persian Market, Puquena Czarda and Tsunami. Jan 2, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$60-HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2760 0432 
Cinema
Royal Opera House Ballet  and Opera
MCL presents a programme of four shows featuring performances by Britain's The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, including the following two. Until Jan 30. MCL JP Cinema, JP Plaza, 22-36 Paterson St, Causeway Bay; MCL Kornhill Cinema, 4/F, Kornhill Plaza South, 2 Kornhill Road, Quarry Bay; MCL Telford Cinema, Telford Gardens, 33 Wai Yip St, Kowloon Bay; and The Grand Cinema, The Grand Cinema, 2/F Elements, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon, HK$120, HK$150 mclcinema.com. Inquiries: 2418 8841
La Boheme
John Copley directs and Andris Nelson conducts The Royal Opera performing Giacomo Puccini's romantic opera about a Parisian poet who falls for his  neighbour.  In Italian with English subtitles. Jan 1, 4pm, Jan 22, 7.30pm, MCL Kornhill Cinema, also Jan 8, 15, 7.30pm, Jan 9, 16, 2.30pm, The Grand Cinema, Jan 23, 3.30pm, MCL Telford Cinema, Jan 29-30, 7.30pm, MCL JP Cinema.
Swan Lake
Boris Gruzin directs The Royal Ballet performing the romantic ballet about a prince who falls in love with the Swan Queen; with music performed by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Jan 1, 7pm, Jan 1-2, 4pm, The Grand Cinema, Jan 8, 28, 7.30pm, MCL Kornhill, Jan 15, 7.30pm, MCL Telford Cinema, Jan 16, 3.30pm, MCL JP Cinema.  
Under the Sea
Omnimax show about coral reef creatures and the impact of global climate change on them and their underwater environment. English shows Sat-Sun (including public holidays), 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   
Arabia: In Search of the  Golden Ages
Omnimax show about 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 Nightlife
Songs For Children  Hangover Hospital
DJ Jane Blondel plays indie tunes and Mike Mystery  and friends host indie karaoke. Jan 1, 4pm-10pm, Philia Lounge, Shop 1, 4-8 Arbuthnot Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 9153 2502
Andy Lau Unforgettable Concert 2010 
Andy Lau Tak-wah sings Canto-pop tunes. Jan 1-8, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2905 8134
Super Lam 2011 New Year Party
DJs Frankie Lam, David Lam and Kendy Lam  spin electro dance music; DJ N. Fox  guests. Jan 1, 11pm, Club Shake Shake, 2/F On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, HK$180. Inquiries: 6140 3918



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