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Exhibitions
Mauvais Genre
Works by Masaru Aikawa, Hanayo, Kawori Inbe, Ken Oyama, Mimiyo Tomazawa and Kishino Yuichi. Today, 1pm-8pm, Ilivetomorrow, 45 Tung St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 8900.  Ends today   
Jean Francoise Larrieu vs Andre Monet
Works by French surrealist artist Larrieu and Canadian pop realist Monet. Opens today. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, noon-6pm, Opera Gallery, G2, 2-8 Wellington St, Central. Inquiries:  2810 1208. Ends Apr 30  
Wings of Opportunity
Glass sculptures by Dutch artist-arts therapist Anniek Verholt aim at having  a positive effect on the environment and viewers. Opening reception today, 7pm-9pm. Apr 16-17, 30-May 1, 7-8, 1pm-7pm, and by appointment, Unit Gallery, L6-19 Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei. Inquiries: 9453 1626. Ends May 8 
From Common to Uncommon - the Legend of Ha Bik-chuen
Eighty-two prints, sculptures, mixed media and other works by the late artist (1925-2009). Opens today. Mon-Wed, Fri, Sun, 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, closed Tue, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries:  2721 0116. Ends Jul 17  
Performing Arts
Cantores Episcopi with Nicolas Haigh
The British vocal ensemble and organist Haigh  perform a programme of sacred and secular music. Apr 15, 1pm, St John's Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2523 4157
Sing for Japan
Lu Xiaoyi conducts mezzo-soprano Makiko Ogura, soprano Asako Watanabe,  tenor Katsuhiko Nakashima, pianist Keisuke Tshushima and the HK Southern District Orchestra performing Japanese songs and other works. Proceeds go to the Japanese Red Cross Society, Ashinaga and Central Community Chest of Japan. Apr 15, 6.30pm, 1/F Hall, South Horizons Neighbourhood Community Centre, 1/F Marina Square, East Commercial Block, South Horizons, Ap Lei Chau; Apr 15, 8.30pm, French International School, 34 Price Rd, Jardine's Lookout; and Apr 16, 7.30pm, St Anne's Catholic Church, 1 Tung Tau Wan Rd, Stanley, by donation. Inquiries: singforjapan2011@gmail.com
Gongs and Drums
The Academy for Performing Arts' presentation of Cantonese opera works including Boundary Plaque Pass and Havoc in Dragon Palace.  In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Apr 15-16, 7.30pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$55, HK$85 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500  
MicroSex Office 3.0 Version
PIP Theatre's comedy about the role of gender in the workplace. In Cantonese. Apr 15-17, 19-25, 27-May 1, 7.30pm, also Apr 16-17, 22-25, 30-May 1, 2.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$165-HK$285 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2294 8004
Qin Music of the Antiquity: Master Yao Gongbai
Qin player Yao performs works including In Search of a Recluse and The Raven's Nocturnal Call. Apr 15, 7.30pm, T.T. Tsui Building, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam, free. Inquiries: 2859 7045 
Theatre 4 All 2011 
The HK Youth Arts Foundation presents a musical theatre showcase featuring nine 'mini-musicals'  by schools, on different evenings. In English. Until Apr 16, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 (members HK$96) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 
Lady Samantha
Metro Holik Studio's drama about the difficult decisions  people make in life. In Cantonese. Until Apr 17, 7.45pm, also Apr 16-17, 2.45pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9629 1746
Choreographic Showcase 2011: Inspired by the 5 Elements
The HK Ballet performs pieces choreographed by Li Yiran, Yuh Egami, Kenji Hidaka, Ricky Hu and Jonathan Spigner  inspired by the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire and earth, and additional works choreographed by Yuri Ng and Wang Sizheng.  Apr 15, 17, 8pm, also Apr 17, 3pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724  
Laurent Korcia Plays Bernstein 
Yip Wing-sie conducts the French violinist and the HK Sinfonietta playing works including Lam Lan-chee's Lotus, Bernstein's Serenade (after Plato's Symposium) and Stravinsky's The Firebird Suite.  A Le French May event. Apr 15, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$340 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336 
Papa Mama, Thy Wind Blows Ever
HK Repertory Theatre's drama about two actors who are parents wondering what they can do for their children  and those younger than them. In Cantonese and Putonghua. Apr 15-16, 18-22, 8pm, also Apr 16, 3pm, HKRep Black Box, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900  
The Mariana Trench Since 1960s
Theatre Ronin's drama about a photographer and his memories of his ma jie (Chinese housemaids who customarily braided their hair and dressed in white blouses and black trousers). In Cantonese. Until Apr 17, 8pm, also Apr 16-17, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 7101 2098
Little Hong Kong Season 3
W Theatre's comedic take on contemporary social issues including parents who spoil their children and sky-high property prices. In Cantonese. Until Apr 15, 8.15pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$180-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9267 2678  
Spring Stories
The Academy for Performing Arts presents dances choreographed by Jonathan Lunn, Kinsun Chan, Xin  Liang, Dam Van Huynh and John Utans.  Apr 15-16, 8pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$75, HK$110 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:  2584 8500
Stillness in Motion
E-Side Dance Company performs works by Jody Nip, Lee Ka-ki, Rainbow Lam  and four other choreographers. Apr 15-16, 8pm, also Apr 16, 4pm, Apr 17, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2372 9351 
Cinema
HK International Film Festival
The HK International Film Festival Society presents 335 films from 56 territories, including the following two films. Part II:  until May 1. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East; and Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$60 Urbtix. Inquiries: hkiff.org  
Modern People
Post-war Japanese drama about a man working at the lands ministry who is lured into corruption after falling in love with his boss' daughter, and a shady man who has both  government officials in his pocket. In Japanese with English subtitles. Apr 15, 7.30pm, Space Museum. 
Doctor's Day Off 
Melodrama chronicling the problems faced by the working class in post-war Japan through the patients of a kindly doctor. In Japanese with English subtitles. Apr 15, 9.45pm, Space Museum. 
Kuei Chih-hung, the Rebel in the System
The HK Film Archive and HK International Film Festival co-present a programme of nine films directed by the Hong Kong filmmaker, including the following one. Until May 28. Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139 
The Killer Snakes
Crime horror centring on a perpetually bullied, sexually frustrated shack dweller with no fear of snakes who turns to reptiles to exact his bloody revenge against those who have wronged him. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Apr 15, 7.30pm, Film Archive. 
Nightlife  
Jacky Cheung 1/2 Century Tour
Canto-pop singer-actor Jacky Cheung Hok-yau performs. April 15-18, 21-25, 28-May 2, 6-8, 9-10, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$200-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2866 8262  
The Punchline Comedy Club
Britons  David Morgan, Vladimir McTavish and Dan Evans perform.  Until Apr 16, 9pm, Duetto, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$320 www.cityline.com.hk. Inquiries: 2598 1222
Tom Cotter
The American stand-up comedian performs. Apr 15, 9pm, HK$300, Apr 16, 8pm, HK$250, also Apr 16, 10pm, HK$300, TakeOut Comedy Club, B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 6220 4436 
Disco Fries
The American electro band and MC Nablidon serve up house and electro tunes. Apr 15, 10pm, Beijing Club, 2, 3 & 5/F, Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington St, Central, HK$350, includes one drink. Free for women. Inquiries: 2526 8298  
Listen Up!
Pop rock bands Aileen, Milkteeth and Blue Beat perform. Apr 15, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251 
Steve Smart
The British DJ spins house music; DJ Gruv supports. Apr 15, 11pm, Likuid, 58-62 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, HK$150 (before midnight), HK$200 (after midnight), includes one drink. Inquiries: 2179 5552



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