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Exhibitions 
A Reminiscence of Cantonese Operatic Cantatrice in Old Hong Kong
Tracing  the development of getan (singing forums) at  teahouses where Cantonese opera singers would perform. Today, 1pm-9pm, HK Central Library, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2921 0323. Ends today   
Affection in the Chinese Opera World
Olivia Cheng Man-nga's photographs printed on traditional rice paper of Chinese opera productions and performances. Today, 10am-10pm, Exhibition Area, Cyberport 3. Inquiries: 3166 3111. Ends today  
Transcendence
Photographs by Proceso S. Gelladuga II, Nina Christine Badon, Marvin Viojan Naadat and Gil Khan Ravago.  Today, 2.30pm-10pm, Culture Club Gallery, 15 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 2127 7936. Ends today 
Moved by Motion
Paintings of females by Vietnamese artist Nguyen Thanh Binh. Today, 10am-6.30pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends today  
Window of Paris
Richard Ewen's  paintings of window displays on Paris streets. Today, 11am-7pm, State-of-the-Arts Gallery, 36 Pottinger St, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1133. Ends today   
 Fashion Visionaries 
Exhibition showcasing  local designers, film art directors, fashion photographers and illustrators. 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 Mar 12   
Hans Hartung
Works  by the German-French painter (1904-1989)  known for his abstract gestural style. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, de Sarthe Gallery, 8/F Club Lusitano Building, 16 Ice House St, Central. Inquiries: 2167 8896. Ends Mar 30   
To the Last Man: Canadian Troops in the Battle of Hong Kong
Exhibition of more than 50 pictures showing the gallantry displayed during the second world war by  the soldiers of the Winnipeg Grenadiers and Royal Rifles of Canada in their defence of Hong Kong, as well as their days in the prisoner-of-war camps. Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun, 10am-5pm, closed Thu, Museum of Coastal Defence, 175 Tung Hei Rd, Shau Kei Wan, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2569 1500. Ends Jun 20 
Performing Arts
The Birthday Banquets
HK Young Talent Cantonese Opera Troupe performs a  work by Sun Kim-long about a retired government official who, when hard times come along, finds out which of his five daughters and sons-in-law are truly filial. In Cantonese. Feb 29, 7.30pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325
Desert the Dangling Cat
Octavian Chan Cheuk-wai  directs the HK Repertory Theatre's production of Chan Wai-hung's play about a veteran actor who, unable to remember his lines, precipitates the cancellation of a show that addresses how people handle themselves in unusual situations.  In Cantonese. Feb 29-Mar 3, 7-10, 8pm, also Mar 3-4, 10, 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 
Chau Lok-ping and Chau Lok-ting Piano Duo Recital 
The twin sisters play works by Bizet, Saint-Saens, Lutostawski, Rachmaninov and Greg Anderson.  A HK Arts Festival programme. Feb 29, 8.15pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150, HK$200; and Mar 4, 7.30pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$150 HK Ticketing and Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430    
From the Songstress Stage: Cantonese Operatic Songs and Spirit Music Concert
To Ho-wan sings Drifting Flowers and Yip Wai-fun sings The Spring River Flows East. Mar 1, 7.30pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$100, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325
A Magic Flute
Peter Brook directs Theatre des Bouffes du Nord's production of his and Marie-H?l?ne Estienne's light comedy opera reimagining of Mozart's The Magic Flute. A HK Arts Festival programme. In German and French with English and Chinese surtitles. Mar 1-3, 8pm, also Mar 3, 3pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200-HK$600 HK Ticketing and Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430 
Faith Healer
Simon Godwin directs Bristol Old Vic's production of Irish playwright Brian Friel's drama about a supposed faith healer who roams Britain,  attracting the sick and desperate. A HK Arts Festival programme. In English with Chinese surtitles. Mar 1-4, 6-8, 8pm, also Mar 4, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430 
Tinariwen
The Saharan rock band in concert. A HK Arts Festival programme. Mar 1-2, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, HK$120-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430   
Louis Siu and Friends Percussion Recital
Percussionists Louis Siu, Chau Chin-Tung, Rieko Koyama and Vicky Shin play works such as Alain Chiu's Resonantia Part 1 and William Kraft's Timpani Concerto No 1; pianist Cynthia Chan also features. A HK Arts Festival programme. Mar 1, 8.15pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150, HK$200 HK Ticketing and Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430 
Chamber Gems by HK Sinfonietta
Violinist James Cuddeford and other HK Sinfonietta musicians play chamber music works by Barber and Beethoven. Mar 2, 7.30pm, Loke Yew Hall, University of Hong Kong, Main Campus, Pok Fu Lam, free. Inquiries: 2836 3336
Asia Pacific Dance Platform
Japanese hip hop star Kentaro!!,  Taiwanese dancer-choreographer Chou Shu-yi and Indonesian dancer-choreographer Eko Supriyanto perform.  A HK Arts Festival programme. Mar 2-3, 8pm, also Mar 3, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430  
HK Philharmonic Orchestra and Yo-Yo Ma 
Lan Shui conducts cellist Ma and the orchestra playing works by Brahms, Dmitri Yanov-Yanovsky, Prokofiev and Schumann. Mar 2, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$380-HK$1,600 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030 
Jack & Jackie 2
Drama Gallery's production of his play revolving around a couple who still have feelings for each other but whose marriage nonetheless seems to be on the rocks. In Cantonese. Mar 2-3, 8pm; Mar 3-4, 3pm; Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$160; and Mar 10, 8pm; Mar 11, 3pm; Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2372 9007 Cinema
Classical in Cinema
Music Art & Film Culture Promotion Association of HK presents a high-definition programme of classical music concerts and opera films and transmissions including the following HD film. Ongoing. The Grand Cinema, 2/F Elements, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon, HK$100 thegrandcinema.com.hk; and The Podium, L4 Cyberport 2, 100 Cyberport Rd, Cyberport, HK$130 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 6336 3595 
World Orchestra for Peace at the Abu Dhabi Festival
Film of a concert in Abu Dhabi that had Valery Gergiev  conducting the World Orchestra for Peace  performing works by Rossini, Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev. Feb 29, 7.30pm, The Grand Cinema.



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