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Exhibitions
Machine in the Body
Li Xinping's paintings range in subject from manifestations of Western scientific motifs to traditional myths and folklores intimately grounded within the contemporary culture of China. Today, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817.  Ends today
Microwave International New Media Arts Festival 2011: Main Exhibition
New media artworks by Etoy Corporation, Lighthouse, Robotlab, Swiss Ail, Time's Up and UCLA Art/Sci Centre. Daily, noon-8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central. Inquiries: info@microwavefest.net. Ends  Nov 13    
Turn Around
Mok Wai-hong's  painted installations are intended to get viewers questioning whether everything we see in the news media is real and how reality should be defined. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Main Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869-8802. Ends Nov 14   
Shadow in the Dark
Installation artworks by Genevieve Chua and Trevor Yeung  that explore the fear of - and ambiguities springing from - the unknown. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, Gallery Exit, 1 Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2541 1299. Ends Nov 19   
Tondo Works
New Tondo (circular format) flower works by Takashi Murakami. Opening reception today, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Tue-Sun, 11am-7pm, Fabrik Contemporary Art, Gallery 12 Art One, M/F Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2525 4911. Ends Dec 4  
 Knowledge - Power: The Imperial Examination System of the Qing Dynasty
Exhibition of artefacts selected from the collections of the Shanghai Jiading Museum that trace the Chinese imperial examination system's development, demise and legacy. Opens today. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm, closed Tue, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends  Feb 6, 2012  
Ages of Model-calligraphy School 
Classical Chinese calligraphy works by master calligraphers from different eras.  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 Jun 30, 2012 
Performing Arts
History of Love Revolution
Stand-up comedian Walter Choi Chun-wing performs. In Cantonese. Nov 9-11, 7.45pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$75 (members HK$60) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Iron
Candice Moore directs Sweet & Sour Productions' staging of Rona Munro's psychological drama revolving around a woman named Josie and her mother who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Josie's father. In English with Chinese surtitles. Nov 9, 11-12, 8pm, Nov 13, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9131 3387
The Goodbye Girl
Whole Theatre's production of Neil Simon's romantic comedy  about an egoistical actor who  discovers that the apartment he has sublet from a friend is still occupied by the friend's ex-girlfriend and her precocious daughter. In Cantonese. Nov 9-13, 8pm, also Nov 12-13, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$300, HK$330  Urbtix. Inquiries: 3188 8110
The Heydays
HK Repertory Theatre's  drama about two people exploring life's possibilities in Beijing. In Cantonese and Putonghua. Nov 9-10, 8pm, HKRep Black Box, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900 
 William So In Concert
Canto-pop singer-actor William So Wing-hong  in concert. Nov 9, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$580 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2905 8134
Cantadas al Santisimo by Al Ayre Espanol
The early music vocal and instrumental ensemble performs works by de Nebra and Scarlatti. Nov 10, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150, HK$300 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8517 
Caught in the Net
Cheung Tat-ming and Paper @ JuicyNing star in HK Federation of Drama Societies' production of Ray Cooney's  farce centring on a two-timing taxi driver's efforts to prevent his teenage son and a daughter, by different wives, from ever meeting. In Cantonese. Nov 10-12, 8pm, also Nov 12-13, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2353 0880
Song after Midnight
Trinity Theatre's drama about a female guitarist and her music, featuring original music inspired by the theme of dreams by indie singer-songwriter aniDa. In Cantonese. Nov 10-13, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$150, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2574 4968  
Ben 10 Live - Power of the Omnitrix
Ample Hope Entertainment and Cartoon Network's theatrical work featuring characters from the TV franchise. In English. Nov 11, 4.30pm, also Nov 11, 7.30pm, Nov 12-13, 11am, 3pm, 7pm, Kitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$110-HK$1,010 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Two Swallows - Ode to Wu Guanzhong  
HK Dance Company's dance drama depicting the pioneering Chinese painter's lifelong pursuit of freedom and exploring the solitude of artistic conception. Nov 11-12, 7.45pm, also Nov 12-13, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 1888
Celestial Songs
Ani Choying Drolma, Ito Kayo, Kelsang Chukie Tethong, Elisa Chan Kit-ling, Danny Summer, Tam Po-shek and Ma Changsheng perform at a concert at which their music is accompanied by projected images of paintings, photographs and calligraphic works. Nov 11-12, 8pm, Nov 13, 3pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$130-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Endellion String Quartet Concert (I)  and (II)
Violinists Andrew Watkinson and Ralph de Souza, violist Garfield Jackson and cellist David Waterman play works by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Beethoven, Nov 11; and Haydn, Walton and Beethoven, Nov 13. Both concerts: 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$300 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8580 
Majestic Drums XV
Chew Hee Chiat conducts drum and dance ensemble Azaguno, Chinese drummer Chan Wai-hong and the HK Chinese Orchestra performing works including Paschal Yao Younge's Africa Meets Asia and Chew's Let the Thunder of Drums Roll VII.1111. Nov 11, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
Our Best of Youth in Cambrian
Wong Wing-sze and Lee Chun-chow star in Wong's drama centring on an unemployed female divorcee living in a Tai Hang tong lau who decides to end her life on her birthday, which falls on the night of the Fire Dragon Dance. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Nov 11-13, 8pm, also Nov 12-13, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$160-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044  
Pulsate
Dancer-choreographers Justyne Li and Wong Tan-ki, and dancers Sylvia Lee, Li Cheng, Li De and Henry Shum perform works choreographed by Li, Wong and Xing Liang. Nov 11-12, 8pm, Nov 13, 4pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Splendour of Korea
Seoul-based folk art group Chae Hyang Soon Dance Company performs. Nov 11, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; and Nov 12, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$130-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Twelve Contemplations on Jesus Christ and Mystical Love
Installation artist Samson Young directs video artist Adrian Yeung, pianist Alan Chu, violinist James Cuddeford, cellist Chang Pei-chieh, clarinettist Chen Chiu-yuan and percussionist Rieko Koyama performing Young's multimedia reimagining of Messiaen's piano cycle. Nov 11-12, 8pm, ArtisTree, 1/F Cornwall House, TaiKoo Place, 979 King's Rd, Quarry Bay, free. Inquiries: 2836 3336  
Music Salon
The HK Chinese Orchestra's string and pipe ensemble play works such as Hu Dengtiao's Caprice and Xiong Junjie's A Dancer's Outpourings. Nov 12, 3pm, Kwang Hwa Information and Culture Centre, Suite 4907, 49/F, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free with ticket. Inquiries: 2523 5555  
The Young Academy Cantonese  Opera Troupe
Hong Hai, Wang Zhiliang and other members of the troupe perform Cantonese opera excerpts including Wu Song Slays His Sister-in-law and The Monkey King Borrows the Magic Fan. In Cantonese. Nov 12, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po; and Nov 18, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon. Both shows: 7.30pm, HK$90-HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325
The 9th HK Synergy 24 Drum Competition
Primary School Section Final Round Competition with performances by winners and a guest ensemble Azaguno. Nov 12, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
Lingnan Music Series
The orchestra of the Cantonese Han Music Research Society of Dapu Country, zheng player Rao Shuhang and vocalist Huang Hongying perform Hakka music, Nov 12, 8pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$120, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Music Across the Centuries
Yip Wai-hong and Law Po-kwan conduct pianist Zhang Yue and the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra performing works by Liszt, Mahler and Shostakovich. Nov 12, 8pm, Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Rd, Chai Wan, HK$100, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Cinema
HK Asian Film Festival 2011
The HK Asian Film Festival presents a programme of more than 70 films from various parts of Asia, including the following two films. Until Nov 18. Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$60; Broadway The One, 6-11/F The One, 100 Nathan Rd, TST, HK$65; and Palace IFC, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$75 www.cinema.com.hk. Inquiries: www.hkaff.asia
Once Upon A Time In Anatolia
Nuri Bilge Ceylan's drama about a group of men who set out in search of a dead body in the Anatolian steppes. Starring Muhammet Uzuner, Yilmaz Erdogan and Taner Birsel. In Turkish with English subtitles. Nov 9, 9.30pm, Palace IFC. 
Slaughter Gun
Yasuharu Hasebe's crime drama centring on a gangster who fights a gang war with his yakuza brothers by his side after he falls in love with his boss' wife. In Japanese with English subtitles. Nov 9, also Nov 15, 9.50pm, Broadway Cinematheque. 
HK Independent Film Festival 2011-2012: Indie Focus - Shinsuke Ogawa 
Ying E Chi presents a programme of seven films by Japanese documentary filmmaker Ogawa, including the following one. Until Nov 22. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 9009
Narita: Heta Village 
Documentary looking at the life of villagers involved in the fight against airport construction at Narita. In Japanese with English subtitles. Nov 9, 7.30pm, HK  Arts Centre.



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