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Exhibitions
The Year of the Dragon: Chinese Palatial Treasures Exhibition
More than 50 imperial Chinese artefacts dating from the Tang dynasty to the late Qing dynasty. Today, 11am-10pm, Star Atrium, L1 Plaza Hollywood, 3 Lung Poon St, Diamond Hill. Inquiries: 2118 8821. Ends today   
It's a Tasty World - Food Science Now!
Exhibition looking at food from a scientific perspective.  Mon-Wed, Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun (and public holidays), 10am-9pm, closed Thu, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$25, free on Wed. Inquiries:  2732 3232. Ends Feb 1   
 Knowledge ?Power: The Imperial Examination System of the Qing Dynasty
Exhibition tracing the Chinese imperial examination system's development, demise and legacy. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun (and public holidays), 10am-7pm, closed Tue, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Feb 6   
LOHAS@2030
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden exhibition that shows how we can still live well with less fossil fuel  in the coming era of Peak Oil.  Daily, 10am-10pm, HK Gallery, L1 The Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Rd, The Peak. Inquiries: 2483 7162. Ends Feb 29   
Affection in the Chinese Opera World
Olivia Cheng Man-nga's photographs printed on traditional rice paper of Chinese opera productions and performances. Until Feb 3: daily, 10am-10pm, Ocean View Court, The Arcade, Cyberport. Feb 4-29: daily, 10am-10pm, Exhibition Area, Cyberport 3. Inquiries: 3166 3111. Ends Feb 29    
 Virtuosity and Innovation: The Masterful Legacy of Lam Kar-sing
Exhibition featuring libretti, records, costumes, and audio and video clips of the eminent Cantonese opera figure.  Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun (and public holidays), 10am-7pm, closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends May 14    
Escape from Hong Kong -  the Road to Waichow
Historical exhibition detailing the daring Christmas Day escape from Japanese-occupied Hong Kong by a one-legged Chinese admiral escorted by a group of British intelligence officers and sailors. Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun (including public holidays), 10am-5pm, closed Thu, Museum of Coastal Defence, 175 Tung Hei Rd, Shau Kei Wan, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2569 1500. Extended to Jun 30  
Performing Arts
Stick Man
ABA Productions' KidsFest presentation  of a musical theatre adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's children's story about a stick man who, after being mistaken for a stick by a dog and embarking on a series of adventures, wonders if he will ever be able to return home to his family.  In English. Jan 25, 27-29, 10am, also Jan 25, Jan 29, noon, Jan 26-28, 3pm, Jan 26, 5pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$195-HK$395 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 7150
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
ABA Productions' KidsFest presentation of a play adapted by Sally Cookson from  Michael Rosen's picture book about a family's  romp through sweeping landscapes in search of a bear. In English. Jan 25, 3pm, 5pm, also Jan 26, 10am, noon, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$195-HK$395 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 7150    
HK Wind Kamerata Meets Margaret Lynn
The wind chamber ensemble and pianist Lynn play works by Donizetti, Perkins, Victor Chan, Triebensee and Jacob. Jan 25, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9498 4554
Yuck Live in HK
The British indie rock band performs; The Yours  supports. Jan 26, 7.30pm, Hang Out, 1/F, 2 Holy Cross Path, Sai Wan Ho, HK$320 (advance), HK$360 (door). Inquiries:  2591 0499
Bigap - Dragon Ma and Phoenix Son
Chuang Dian Theatre's drama about two youngsters who learn how to communicate with their elders.  In Cantonese. Jan 27-28, 8pm, also Jan 28-29, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, HK$128 Urbtix. Inquiries: 5171 0963  
Tribute to John Williams 
Richard Kaufman  presents (in English) and conducts the HK Philharmonic Orchestra playing works by John Williams such as Star Wars: Main Theme and Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Raiders March. Jan 27-28, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Forward Bar
Open Quotation Mark Theatre's drama about a man with a girlfriend who discovers the true meaning of love in a gay bar. In Cantonese. Jan 28-29, 3pm, also Jan 28, 8pm, Jan 29, 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6178 2508
Cantonese Opera Stars Extravaganza
The Cantonese Opera Advancement Association presents performances of Cantonese opera excerpts Taming of the Princess, Hints on 18 Miles Home, Twin-Spear Lu Wenlong, The General and His Beauty, Retreat of Hero and Heroine, The Moon Pavilion, and Red Silk Shoes and The Murder. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Jan 28, 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$80-HK$500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2691 2937
London's Sonorous Viola
Choi Ho-man  conducts British violist Paul Silverthorne  and the Pro Arte Orchestra of HK  performing works by von Supp? Hoffmeister, Paganini and Rachmaninov.  Jan 28, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2143 3671
Edmond Leung 2012 Big Man Concert
Canto-pop singer-songwriter-actor Edmond Leong Hon-man  performs. Jan 28-29, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2996 3988  
Kijima Taiko Japan 2012
The all-schoolgirl drumming team from North Shinshu, Japan,  performs. Jan 29, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, free with ticket. Inquiries: 2811 3036 
 World of WearableArt
Hundreds of performers don wearable artworks created by designers from around the world in a multimedia show of dance, music and light originating from New Zealand.  A HK Arts Festival programme. Jan 29, Feb 4-5, 3pm, also Jan 29-30, Feb 3-4, 8pm, Kitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$160-HK$350 HK Ticketing and Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430 
A Meeting of Two Pianists
Pianists Shirley Lo and Jacqulene Leung play works by Poulenc, Mozart, Brahms, Shostakovich, Beethoven, Chaminade, Grieg and Bizet-Greg Anderson; all profits from the concert go to the Peace International Foundation. Jan 29, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: ramhkaa@gmail.com
The Hamburg Ballet
John Neumeier directs and choreographs the German ballet company's productions of: Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler, Jan 31, 7.30pm; and A Streetcar Named Desire, Feb 3-5, 7.30pm. A HK Arts Festival programme. All shows: HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2824 2430 
Piano Recital by Stefano Rover
The Italian pianist plays works by J.S. Bach-Busoni, Schubert and Chopin. Jan 31, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150, HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 5624 4672
The Importance of Being Earnest
Rose Theatre Kingston performs Oscar Wilde's comedy about the antics of two young men who create false personaes so they can escape their otherwise humdrum lives but, in so doing, get caught in complicated romantic entanglements. A HK Arts Festival programme. In English with Chinese surtitles. Feb 2-5, 7.30pm, also Feb 4-5, 2.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200-HK$50 (Feb 4-5 HK$180-HK$560) HK Ticketing and URBTIX. Inquiries: 2824 2430 
Bar City Happy 2012
Spring-Time Experimental Theatre's musical about popular bars during the 1980s featuring oldies music by veteran Canto-pop singers including Lee Lai-ha (aka Black Girl) and Joe Junior. In Cantonese. Feb 2-3, 8pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2768 9768 
L'Arpeggiata
The French Baroque ensemble performs: music by Monteverdi and his contemporaries, Feb 2, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, HK$140-HK$360; and Baroque music from the Kingdom of Naples, Feb 3, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$250 Urbtix. A HK Arts Festival programme. Inquiries: 2824 2430 
Recital by Sam Kan 2012: A Journey Through Love Songs
Tenor Sam Kan, pianist Peter Yue, flautist Lam Wing-cheong and the Dolci Flutti Flute Choir perform works by composers including Schumann, Schubert and J.S. Bach. Feb 2, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9200 2008
Cinema
Sea Rex: Journey to a Prehistoric World
Omnimax film exploring the reign of giant marine reptiles in the world's oceans during the Mesozoic era. English shows Sat-Sun, 8.30pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue), 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2721 0226. Ends Feb 29    
Wired to Win: Surviving the Tour  de France
Omnimax film about the cyclists who take part in the demanding multi-stage race that is over 3,400 kilometres in length. English shows: Mon, Thu, 7.20pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narrations in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and Japanese are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue), 3.50pm, 7.20pm, also Sat-Sun, 12.20pm, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Apr 30   
Hayabusa: Back to Earth
Sky show about the unmanned probe sent to explore an asteroid by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency  in May 2003, with a focus on its journey back after collecting samples. English shows: Wed, Fri, 6.10pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narration in English, Cantonese, Putonghua and Japanese are also available through headphones. Daily (except Tue), 2.40pm, 6.10pm, also Sun, 11.10am, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Jun 30



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