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Exhibitions
100 Million Years' Landscape
Yuan Shun's  paintings attempt to link the past and future of human civilisation. Today, 11.30am-7.30pm, Art Beatus Gallery, 50 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138. Ends today  
101 Faithful Friends
Ceramic dogs by Hong Kong-based Australian artist Phil Hayes;  10 per cent of sales proceeds go to HK Dog Rescue. Today, noon-8pm, Damina Gallery, 65 Peel St, SoHo. Inquiries: 2549 7711. Ends today  
How to Become an Empty Man
Exhibition of works created over the course of an art and education programme in mixed-media artist/professor Qiu Zhijie's Total Art Studio project. Today-tomorrow, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart Square, 2/F Mai On Industrial Building, 17-21 Kung Yip St, Kwai Chung. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Sat
Coloured Abstraction
Abstract works by US painter Linda Kamille Schmidt and Chilean artists Carmen Gloria Machuca and Paulina Beyer.  Today-Sat, 11am-7pm, State-of-the-Arts Gallery, G/F, 36 Pottinger St, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1133. Ends Sat 
Rezzak Coiffure
Fantastical works by designer Franck Rezzak. Mon-Sat, 11.30am-8pm, Agnes b.'s Librairie Galerie, 1/F, 18 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends May 7 
Shift
Magdalen Wong's sculptures, video works and photographs explore the complexity of the ordinary through altering and repositioning objects and images. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe-Institut HK, 14/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2802 0088. Ends May 7 
Hong Kong: Creative Ecologies - Business, Living, Creativity
HK Design Centre exhibition about the Hong Kong design industry.  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 May 11  
Figures in a Landscape
Paintings and photographs by three generations of artists including Cecily Brown, Jeff Koons and Richard Phillips. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm, Gagosian Gallery, 7/F Pedder Building, 12 Pedder St, Central. Inquiries:  2151 0555. Ends May 14  
Home-made Colours
Inaugural exhibition of the HK Oil Painting Research Society. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5502. Ends May 15  
Discursive Digression 
Japanese artist Yotaro Niwa's site-specific installations  that destabilise viewers' perceptions and awareness of scale. Mon-Fri, 1pm-7pm, 2P Contemporary, Shop 5, G/F, 6-20 Po Tuck Street, Sai Ying Pun. Inquiries: 2803 2151. Ends May 19   
Memory Disorder
Silas Fong's  video installation looking at the temporality of memory. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Gallery Exit, 1 Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2541 1299. Ends May 21 
Memories of King Kowloon
Exhibition paying tribute to street artist Tsang Tsou-choi (1921-2007) featuring more than 300 pieces of his calligraphy and cross-media creative works. Daily (except May 27), 10am-8pm, May 27, 10am-6pm, ArtisTree, 1/F Cornwall House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Rd, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2284 4877. Ends May 31  
Eyes Closed
Pen-and-ink paintings exploring topics of identity and reality as perceived through various states of consciousness by New York-based artist Annysa Ng. Opening reception today, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, Blindspot Gallery, 24-26A Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2517 6238. Ends Jun 4  
Kotoba
Exhibition and charity sale of works taken in Japan and Hong Kong by various photographers including Lau Chi-chung, Naoki Honjo and James Whitlow Delano; all sales proceeds go to emergency and post-disaster assistance in Japan. Tue-Sun, noon-2pm, 3-7pm, The Upper Station, 22, Upper Station St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 3486 2474. Ends Jun 12  
Performing Arts
MicroSex Office 3.0 Version
Jim Chim Sui-man directs PIP Theatre's comedy about the role of gender in the workplace. In Cantonese.  Until May 1, 7.30pm, also Apr 30-May 1, 2.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$165-HK$285 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2294 8004
29+1
Kearen Pang Production's drama about two 30-something women and the challenges they face. In Cantonese. Until May 1, 8pm, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$210-HK$330 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 6438 2557
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead
Panther Productions' dramedy about a suburban housewife whose life is shattered by an adulterous husband, a meddlesome neighbour and a dropped ice-cream cone. In English. Until Apr 30, 8pm, also Apr 30, 3pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180 (members HK$150) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Tuesdays with Morrie
Chung Ying Theatre's stage version of Mitch Albom's book about the 14 Tuesdays he spends with his dying professor, Morrie Schwartz. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Apr 28-30, 8pm, also Apr 30-May 1, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$200-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3961 9800
Move Over Mrs Markham
Perry Chiu Experimental Theatre's adaptation of British playwrights John Chapman and Ray Cooney's comedy about what ensues after  a  couple  lend their house to   friends.  In Cantonese. Apr 28-29, May 4-5, 8.15pm, Apr 30-May 2, 5pm, also 8.30pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$140-HK$190 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6377 7240
Yeung Ming Cantonese Opera Troupe
Lau Wai-ming, Wan Fai-yin, Man Po-sum and other members of the Cantonese opera troupe perform: The Recovery of the Golden Hairpin, Apr 29, 7.30pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$100-HK$240; Farewell at the Cavern, May 1, 7.30pm, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Road, Hung Hom, HK$100-HK$280; and The Petition of Guizhi, May 7, 7.30pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325
Nunsense
Theatre Space's adaptation of Dan Goggin's musical comedy about five nuns who stage a variety show to raise funds for the burial of 52 members of their community who have been accidentally poisoned by their soup. In Cantonese. Apr 29-30, May 3-7, 7.45pm, May 1, 8, 2.45pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2540 1011
HK Handbell Festival 2011 - Active Miles!
Joyce Lo and Helen Lam conduct the HK Youth Handbell Ensemble performing works including Chanukah, Chanukah and Carillon. Apr 29, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9450 6442 
Hommage au Ma?tre
French oboist Maurice Bourgue, pianist Colleen Lee and the HK Wind Kamerata play works by Caplet, Poulenc, Francaix, Solo Theatre and Gounod. A Le French May programme. Apr 29, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150, HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: frenchmay.com
Min Lee plays Sibelius
Hannu Lintu conducts the Singaporean violinist and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra playing works by Lindberg, Sibelius, Falla and Ravel. Apr 29-30, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Shall We Go to Mars
Whole Theatre production of Cancer Chong Mui-ngam's drama about a grumpy old man suffering from terminal cancer who dreams about journeying to the red planet.  In Cantonese. Apr 29-May 1, May 6-7, 9-10, 13-15, 8pm, also Apr 30-May 1, May 7-8, 14-15, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$230, HK$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 8201 2989
Tap Building
R&T (Rhythm and Tempo) perform a tap dance show with theatre elements in which dancers use their feet to tell the story of accidental travellers from various parts of the world meeting and sharing experiences at a guest house. Apr 29-May 1, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9605 5315 
The Gin Game
Weigo Lee directs the HK Repertory Theatre's presentation of D.L. Coburn's tragicomedy about two nursing-home residents who engage in lengthy reminiscences about their families and lives over games of gin rummy. In Cantonese. Apr 29-30, May 3-7, 8pm, also May 1, 3pm, HK Rep Black Box, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries:  3103 5900
2011 A Cappella New in Town
HKFYG HK Melody Makers present an a cappella concert with musical, dance and drama elements. Apr 30, 8pm, City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3755 7070
The Intimacy of Creativity
Clarinettist Richard Stoltzman, pianists Yehudi Wyner and Bright Sheng, and the Daedalus Quartet play works including Ted Goldman's Scrudge and Mozart's Piano Quartet No1 in G minor, May 1, and Narong Prangcharoen's Bencharong and Mozart's Clarinet Quintet in A major, May 8. Both concerts: 3pm, Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2358 8350 
Nessun Dorma: Three Tenors from Asia
Chen Guanghui conducts tenors Man Kin-ping, Lee Jae-wook and Yasu Nakajima, the HK City Choir, HK City Chamber Choir, HK City Youth Choir, HK Japanese Club Choir, Korean Women's Association of HK Choir, and pianists Yiu Pun and Wang Chingching performing works including Santa Lucia and Puccini's Nessun Dorma (from Turandot). May 1, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9882 5767
Violin Recital by Anne-Sophie Mutter
The German violinist and pianist Lambert Orkis play works by Debussy, Mendelssohn, Mozart and Sarasate. May 1, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$720 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321  
Danny Driver's Rachmaninov 3
Choi Ho-man conducts pianist Danny Driver and the Pro Arte Orchestra of HK performing works by Chadwick and Rachmaninov. May 2, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2143 3671
Rhythm and Hues
The HK Women's Choir performs works including Put a Little Love in Your Heart, I Got Rhythm and Moon River; proceeds go to Suicide Prevention Services. May 4, 7.30pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$190, HK$230 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9674 9181
Don Juan: A Night in Valognes
Emilie Guillot directs the HK Theatre Association's production of Eric Emmanuel Schmitt's comedy about five female victims of Don Juan who band together to put the famed libertine on trial. In French with English surtitles. May 4-7, 7.45pm, also May 7, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2851 0091
Guitar Meets Piano at the Arts Centre
Classical guitarist Tina Lo and pianist Joanna Li play works by Chen Gan and He Zhanhao, Diabelli, Giulani, Ponce and Tedesco.  May 4, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$140, HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6929 5277
Change
We Draman Group's play exploring  a young generation's identity crisis. In Cantonese. May 5-7, 8pm, also May 7-8, 3pm, Black Box Theatre, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei; and May 11-14, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2904 7118
Someone Else's Story
Lindsey McAlister Productions' musical theatre presentation of a series of portraits that sketch contemporary females. Starring Camilla McDonald.  In English. May 5-7, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$250 (members HK$200) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2877 2625
Le Dieu du Carnage 
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. A Le French May programme. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. May 6-7, 9, 11-15, 7.45pm, also May 8, 14, 2.45pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$130-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900  
Fantasia and Toccata Guitar Recital
Classical guitarist Stephen Chau plays works including Jose Vinas' Fantasia Original and Carlo Domeniconi's Toccata in Blue. May 6, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9374 9029
Stormy Mozart Sunny Brahms
Douglas Boyd conducts British pianist Steven Osborne and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performing Mozart's Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, and Piano Concerto No 24 in C Minor and Brahms' Serenade No 1. May 6-7, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$140-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
These Childish Things
Theatre Noir presents French playwright's Raymond Cousse one-man storytelling/role-playing/mime show about a pair of best friends who do everything together until one of them falls gravely ill one day, leaving the other's world in a shambles. Starring David Russell  (English version) and Ronald Lam (Cantonese version). In English: May 6-7, 8pm, also May 7, 3pm. In Cantonese: May 14, 3pm. All shows: Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2904 7118
Martyrs on an Uphill Road
Lo Ching-man  directs the HK Institute for Promotion of Chinese Culture and Amity Drama Club's production of Patrick Pak Yiu-charn's historical drama about the efforts in the early 1900s of Hong Kong Christians and merchants to overthrow the Qing government. In Cantonese. May 7-10, 7.30pm, also May 8-10, 2.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$100-HK$1,000 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9424 3475
HK Sinfonietta and Bertrand Chamayou
Yip Wing-sie conducts French pianist Chamayou, Serbian-born mezzo-soprano Milijana Nikolic and the orchestra performing works by Bizet, Liszt, Ravel and Falla. A Le French May programme. May 7, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140-HK$340 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336
Temptations
Yip Wai-hong and Jimmy Chiang conduct pianist Yap Man-shan and the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra performing Mozart's Symphony No 39 and Yip Wai-hong's Temptations. May 7, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$110-HK$160; and May 8, 3pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$80-HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
HK Handbell Festival 2011 - Bell Promenade
Emily Li performs solo and also conducts handbell ensemble Bell Allure, pianist Sierrra Tse and cellist Anna Kwan performing works including Martini's Plaisir D'Amour and Lowry's How Can I Keep from Singing? May 8, 8.15pm, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9450 6442
Su Yang Piano Recital
The Chinese pianist plays works by Liszt, J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Guo Zhihong, Mendelssoh, Zhang Zho and Prokofiev. May 9, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3426 8327
St John Passion
Patrick Chiu conducts tenor Stephen Ng, baritone Albert Lim, bass-baritone Apollo Wong, soprano Rao Lan, mezzo-soprano Louise Kwong, the HK Oratorio Society and the City Chamber Orchestra of HK performing J.S. Bach's oratorio. May 10, 8pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$70-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9348 0768 
Bertrand Chamayou Piano Recital
The French pianist plays works by Franck, Saint-Saens and Liszt. A Le French May programme. May 11, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: frenchmay.com
Time Out?! Time's Up!
HK FM Theatre Power's drama revolving around the lone person who remembers a reunion promise made when young that others have forgotten. In Cantonese. May 11-15, 8pm, May 14-15, 3pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3599 9755



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