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Around town
The Social Significance of Establishing an Art Creators Trade Union: The Possibility of Cultural Movements
Taiwanese artist-activist Tang Huang-chen discusses various issues related to establishing an art creators' union. In Putonghua. Apr 14, 6.30pm, A Space, 10/F, Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan, free, registration required. Inquiries: 2815 1112
Tablao del Sol Y Flamenco
Spanish-style flamenco dinner theatre featuring performances by singer-dancer Ingrid Sera-Gillet, dancer Reina Tamaki, guitarist Penny Wong and percussionist/cajon player De Kai. Apr 14, 8pm, Backstage Live, 1/F Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington St, Central, HK$360. Inquiries: 2167 8985 
 Lecture Series on the Appreciation 
of Kunqu Opera University  lecturer Koo Siu-sun  discusses tonal delivery and enunciation in relation to  vocalisation techniques, Apr 15, 7.30pm; and Qin musician  Sou Si-tai talks about musical accompaniment,  Apr 18, 7.30pm.  In Cantonese. Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325 
GaP Party (Gay Pride Party)
Party featuring a fashion show, charity auction and DJ mixing. Apr 16, 7.30pm, Hullet House, Heritage 1881, 2A Canton Rd, TST, HK$388. Inquiries: 2509 3430 
Chefs United for Japan Relief
Eight chefs (including On Lot 10's David Lai and Sushi Kuu's Satoru Mukogawa) and  friends (including DJ Jumbo and keyboardist Ted Lo) serve up in a fund-raising evening. Proceeds go to Oxfam HK. Apr 17, 5pm-11pm, Lily and Bloom, 5/F and 6/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham St, Central, HK$500, includes food, drinks and raffle ticket. Inquiries: 2810 6166
Japan Earthquake: What We Can Do to Help?
Deputy consul-general of Japan Daisuke Matsunaga, University of HK pro-vice-chancellor (university relations) S.P. Chow and senior student adviser Albert Ko discuss what can be done to help Japan in other than financial ways. In English. Apr 18, 5.30pm, Global Lounge, University of HK, Pok Fu Lam, free. Inquiries: 2219 4403
Trafficking of Women: A Regional Update
 Somaly Mam talks about the world's fastest-growing criminal enterprise and her efforts to save victims - and empower survivors - of sexual slavery. In English. Apr 18, 7pm (reception, 6.30pm), Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Rd, Central, HK$230 (Asia Society members HK$180), registration required. Inquiries: 2103 9502
Embracing the Challenge Towards Sustainable Power
CLP Power  managing director Richard Lancaster discusses his firm's  plans for  achieving sustainable power generation. In English. Apr 19, noon,  Oasis Room, 8/F Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$500 (Spanish Chamber of Commerce members HK$400), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2763 6236 
Haywire
Thaddeus Rutkowski reads excerpts from his coming-of-age novel.  In English. Apr 19, 7pm,  Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Rd, Central, HK$230 (Asia Society members HK$180), registration required. Inquiries: 2103 9502
Hope in a Changing Climate
Documentary filmmaker John  Liu presents video work shot in China, Mongolia, Russia and elsewhere. In English. Apr 20, 7pm (reception, 6.30pm), The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$230 (Asia Society members HK$180), registration required. Inquiries: 2103 9502 
Family 
Theatre 4 All 2011 
The HK Youth Arts Foundation presents a musical theatre showcase featuring nine 'mini-musicals' developed by schools on different evenings. In English. Until Apr 16, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 (HK$96 for members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 
The Little Rabbit's Carrot 
Angela Children's Theatre musical about how a little rabbit reacts to temptations that get thrown her way. In Cantonese. Apr 15-16, 7.30pm, also Apr 16-17, 11am, 2.30pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2566 6893
Tales from Journey to the West 2011 
Wai Sing-fat conducts the HK Music Lover Chinese Orchestra performing works including excerpts from Chen Ning-chi's Tales from Journey to the West; Tang Wing-hong hosts (in Cantonese) and face-changing artist Wai Fei-hung and puppeteer Santa Jim also perform. Apr 16, 8pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, HK$100; Apr 17, 3pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$100; and May 22, 3pm, Y-Theatre, Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Rd, Chai Wan, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321  
HKPO + Harry Wong in 
Rainbow Symphony Lio Kuok-man conducts the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performing works by composers such as Mendelssohn and Johann Strauss II; magician/emcee Harry Wong (aka Harry Goh Goh) presents. In Cantonese. Apr 22-23, 4pm, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Songs from the Angels 
Nicolas Porte conducts Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Marc and local musical ensembles including the HK Children's Choir and the HK Institute of Education Chorus performing songs including I Believe and La Nuit. Apr 22-24, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$130-HK$330 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2559 4904



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