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Exhibitions

Gathering of Earthly Gods

Ceramics dating from the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) to the mid-20th century. The Shiwan wares are from International Shiwan Ceramics Association. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels, free. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Sun

Eternity and a Moment: Paintings by Lam Man-kong

The Fujian-born, Paris resident's recent drawings and oil paintings of landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels, free. Inquiries: 2241 5512 Ends Sun

Dissections

Amabel Liu creates paintings of gigantic, ancient trees in striking colours. Economist Gallery, the Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Mar 23

Tangents and Dispersions

Works of contemporary glass artists Cicy Ching (Hong Kong), Laura Wessel (US), Sarah Blood and Sheila Swanson (Britain) and Teresa Almeida (Portugal). Tue-Sun, noon-7pm, Habitus, 3/F Western Market, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 6120 0400. Ends Mar 24

Women Portraits

An exhibition of paintings, photography and video on the theme of the perception of beauty and the importance of tolerance, by contemporary artists Erwin Olaf, Micha Klein, Sam Samore, Pascal Lievre and Andrew J. Loiterton. Mon-Sat, 11am-7.30pm, Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657. Ends Mar 31

Impressionism: Treasures from the National Collection of FranceImpressionist masterpieces from the Musee d' Orsay in Paris and other French museums. Exhibits include The Dance Class by Degas, and Monet's Water Lilies as well as works by Manet, Sisley, Cezanne and others. Fri-Wed, 10am-8pm, Contemporary Hong Kong Art Gallery, 2/F Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10-$30. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Apr 10

Dr Sun Yat-sen and Nanyang

Historical photographs, illustrated panel text and a documentary video trace Dr Sun Yat-sen's time in the Nanyang region before he established the Chinese republic. Mon and Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-1pm, 1/F Hong Kong Museum of History, 100 Chatham Road South, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends June 20

Performing Arts

Boney M The Daddy Cool Concert

Back in the 1970s, Abba's biggest rival was Boney M. Leading the Eurodisco sound, they sang hits including Daddy Cool and Baby Do You Wanna Bump? Today, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, $280-$580 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2882 1689

Word Up!

A fast-paced, original theatrical performance of contemporary adult poems, performed in English by Theatre Garoupa. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, Gecko Lounge & Wine Bar, LG/F Ezra Lane, Lower Hollywood Rd, Central, $160 in advance or $180 at the door, including one drink. Inquiries: 6103 6143

Vassa Zheleznova

The stage production based on the Russian drama Vassa Zheleznova by famed writer Maxim Gorki. Today-Sun, 7.45pm (Sun also at 2.45pm), Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium, 12 Hing Ning Road, Kwai Chung, NT, $100-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Repertory Theatre, 3103 5900

Nederlands Dans Theatre III

The dance company performs Birth-Day and When Time Takes Time by Kylian, and Two Faces by Hans van Manen. Tomorrow-Sun, 8pm, Lyric Theatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $50-$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Arts Festival, 2824 2430

Extra-curricular

Hong Kong Women's Rugby Sevens 2005

Women's rugby heats up with eight international teams competing. Today, 8.15am-12.30pm, 4pm-5.20pm, 5.40pm-7pm (Plate, Bowl and Shield Finals), Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Rd, Happy Valley; tomorrow, 12.30pm (Cup final), Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: Judy Roberts, 2504 8311

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2005

The world's best seven-a-side rugby teams from 24 countries tackle and boot their way to World Cup glory. Today, 8.15am-9.20pm; tomorrow, 10.20am-7.30pm; Sun 10.30am-7.30pm (sold-out), Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: HK Rugby Football Union, 2504 8311

The Art of Fundraising

A talk by Nick Simunovic, chief administrative officer for corporate relations at the Guggenheim Museum. Today, 6.30pm-7.30pm, Bloomberg, 27/F Cheung Kong Center, 2 Queen's Rd Central, $100. Inquiries: 2922 2822

Philosophical Talks

Two discussion groups from the Hong Kong Philosophy Cafe will touch on the subjects of truth, philosophy and solving problems. Today, 7.30pm, Step Bar and Restaurant, 1/F, 34-38 Stanley St, Central, free. Inquiries: [email protected]

Hong Kong Flower Show

Featuring flowers from Hong Kong, the mainland and abroad, and includes plant maintenance workshops plus music and cultural performances. Today-Sun, 9am-9pm, Victoria Park. Inquiries: 2723 6232

Film

Days of Being Young: Filmmasters' Early Shorts

Film shorts Because (1990, 34 mins) and Epilog (1991, 12 mins) from the acclaimed German director of Run Lola Run, Tom Tykwer. Images of a Relief (1982, 55 mins) by Danish filmmaker Lars Von Trier is also showing. In German and Danish with English subtitles. Tomorrow, 2pm, Hong Kong Film Archive Cinema, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Mar 25, 6.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema!, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $30, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: IFVA, 2824 5307

Salute to Hong Kong Culture

What represents Hong Kong culture? Film shorts address a typical guy from Hong Kong, the sleeping culture of Tuen Mun, and the red, white and blue spinning pole in front of barbershops. In Cantonese with English subtitles. Tomorrow, noon, Hong Kong Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Also showing tomorrow at noon and Mar 27 at 4.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema!, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $30, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: IFVA, 2824 5307

Night Scene

The Return of Scratch: Dexter on the Decks

Australian turntablist and 2000 World DMC runner-up performs his first Hong Kong show. Tomorrow, 11pm-4am, Club Ing, 4/F Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $100 in advance, $200 at the door. Tickets: 1001 Original Inc, 2525 3221 (Central), 2375 3010 (TST). Inquiries: 2838 3690

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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