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Exhibitions
Zao Wou-Ki
Works by the Chinese-French painter created between 1952 and 1964. Today, 11am-7pm, Sat, 1pm-6pm, de Sarthe Fine Art, 8/F Club Lusitano Building, 16 Ice House St, Central. Inquiries: 2167 8896. Ends today  
Kokok P. Sancoko
The Indonesian artist's paintings of flowers and vegetables. Today, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sin Sin Annex, 53-54  Sai St, Central. Inquiries: 2858 5072.  Ends today  
Hong Kong Waters
German artist Andreas Mueller-Pohle's photographic and multi-media work taken at the water surface in Hong Kong. Today, 10am-8pm, Pao Galleries, 4-5/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0200. Ends today  
The Fourth Dimension
Stone and wood sculptures by Kenyan artist Elkana Ong'esa. Opens today. Mon-Fri, Sun, 1pm-7pm, Artist's Studio NAB 323, New Academic Block, Lingnan University, 8 Castle Peak Rd, Tuen Mun. Inquiries: 2616 7457. Ends May 6  
Goblet
Glassworks by American glassblower Ryan Staub. Opening reception today, 7pm. Daily, 11am-6pm, Neuberg ArtSpace, L1-03, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei. Inquiries: 2728 4224. Ends May 8  
The Ultimate South China Travel Guide - Canton II (The Last Episode)
Exhibition of oil paintings, watercolours, sketches and prints with accompanying commentary in the style of a travel guidebook for southern China during the 19th century. 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 Aug 21  
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  
Yeung Ming Cantonese Opera Troupe 
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
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
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 Mait
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 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
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
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 29-30, 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 John Chapman and Ray Cooney's comedy about what ensues after a couple  lend their house to friends.  In Cantonese. Apr 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
Cinema
Morning Matinee
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents a continuing series of old Hong Kong movies, including the following film. Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$20 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139
Deaf and Mute Heroine
Helen Ma Hoi-lun stars in Wu Ma's martial arts actioner revolving around a swordswoman who does not let physical disabilities impede her fighting prowess and ability to fall in love. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Apr 29, 11am, Film Archive. 
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  
When the 10th Month Comes
Wartime melodrama revolving around a woman who tries to keep her husband's battlefield death from her aged father-in-law and her son. Dang Nhat Minh directs.  In Vietnamese with English subtitles. Apr 29, 7.30pm, Space Museum.
Travelling Circus
Viet Linh's allegorical drama about a famine-ridden village whose residents look to tawdry magic for salvation and a ragtag visiting circus troupe looking for gold. In Vietnamese with English subtitles. Apr 29, 9.30pm, Space Museum.
The Other Reality
Goethe-Institut HK presents a programme of six films exploring the many facets of reality, including the following film. Apr 29-Sept 23. Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088
Absurdistan
Allegorical comedy centring on two childhood sweethearts who seem destined for one another until a war of the sexes breaks out in their desert village. In German with English subtitles. Apr 29, 8pm, Film Archive.
Nightlife  
Waa Wei's Concert
Taiwanese Mando-pop singer-songwriter  Waa Wei Ru-xuan performs. Apr 29, 8pm, Kitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$280, HK$330 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:  9179 4684
Jacky Cheung 1/2 Century Tour 
Canto-pop singer-actor Jacky Cheung Hok-yau performs. April 29-May 2, 6-8, 9-10, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$200-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2866 8262 
Musical Toy Live
Musician Pam Cheung serves up electro pop tunes. Apr 29, 10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$120 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251



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