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Exhibitions
Paintings by Qiu Shihua
Landscapes and horizons by the Sichuan oil painter. Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Hanart T Z Gallery, 202 Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Sat
Merging: The Art of Diana Wong
Abstract works in acrylic and enamel that evoke the colours and light of California. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm; Sun, 1.30pm-6.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, HK University, Pokfulam Rd. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Sun
A Brighter Palette
Vietnamese artists Le Thanh Son, Nguyen Thanh Binh and Dao Hai Phong approach colour in striking combinations. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm; Sun and public holidays, 10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St (corner of Hollywood Rd), Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255. Ends May 12
Intensely Contemporary
Hand-blown glass art vessels by four US artists. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Galerie Vee, Shop 225, 2/F Prince's Bldg, Central. Inquiries: 2522 3166. Ends May 16
Moving Scenery
Sculptor Danny Lee Chin-fai captures city scenes in marble, wood and bronze. Tue-Sat, 1pm-6.30pm, Korkos Gallery, G/F No.3 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2987 1187. Ends mid-May
From Eastern Han to High Tang
Archaeological finds from ancient China. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am- 6pm; Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, $10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Jun 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. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-1pm, 1/F Hong Kong Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Jun 20
Shimmering Colours
Monochrome wares of the Yuan to the Qing dynasties (14th-19th centuries) produced from Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province. Mon-Sat 10am-4.45pm; Sun 12.30-5.30pm; closed on public holidays, The Chinese University of HK, East Wing Galleries, Art Museum, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7416. Ends Sept 25
Performing Arts
Guitar Concert by Le Duo de Paris
The guitarist plays famous recitals from Spanish and French chords to traditional Argentinean melodies. Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $140, $190 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.frenchmay.com
A Sentimental Journey
A play about opera singer Yam Kim-fai, by Spring Time Stage Productions. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Today, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $180-$800 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2793 1123
Ola Kala
Trapeze artists from France perform acrobatic and technical feats. Tomorrow-Sat, May 11-14, 8pm; Sun and May 15, 6pm, Soccer Pitch, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, $220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Chick Corea Elektric Band
Pioneers of the electric keyboard. Thu, 8pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Arena, 18 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, $150-$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Bamboo Dream
A dance fantasy staged among a forest of bamboo trees by the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. Fri-Sun, 8.15pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Chorus Line
A musical painting a true picture of theatre life. Fri-May 14, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, Shouson Theatre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $160-$220. Inquiries: 9030 5066
Sordid Lives
An adults-only comedy about a family coming together for a funeral in Texas, performed by the Hong Kong Players. May 10-14, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 02 Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $200 ($160 members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9314 0624
The Children's Hour
Lilian Hellman's controversial 1934 Broadway play about Mary, a dishonest and manipulative girl who lives in a boarding school. In Cantonese. May 11-14, 7.30pm; Sat, May 14, 2.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $65-$100 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500
Phaedra
When the Queen of Athens, Phaedra, reveals her love towards her stepson, a spiral of tragic consequences ensues. In Cantonese. May 16-21, 7.45pm; May 21, 2.45pm, The HK Academy for Performing Arts, Studio Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $90-$45 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8514
Extra-curricular
Channelling and Mediumship
Elizabeth Hayes shares her insights of enlightenment. Tomorrow, 7.15pm-8.30pm, Reflections Bookshop and Resource Centre, 21/F Jing Long Commercial Bldg, 52 Tang Lung St, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2504 1333
Travels in Afghanistan
Authors Matthew Leeming and Bijan Omrani discuss their travels and encounters with two of Osama bin-Laden's suicide bombers. Thu, 6.30pm (dinner at 8.30pm), The Helena May, Garden Rm, 35 Garden Rd, Central, $200, $500. Inquiries: 2103 9508
A Transformational Workshop
Australian trainers Tim Brown and Pamela Dockary present a two-day personal and professional development workshop. In English. Sat, 8am-late; Sun, 9am-5pm, 1/F, 38 Magazine Gap Rd, The Peak, $5,000. Inquiries: 2849 8776
English-Speaking Union
Former Hong Kong deputy director of Education Anthony Tong talks about 'Difficulties in Learning English As a Foreign Language: Experience of a Volunteer English Teacher in China'. May 9, 6.30pm, English Speaking Union, G04 The Centre, 99 Queen's Rd, Central, $90 (free for new ESU members). Inquiries: 2186 8449
Athletic Heart Syndrome: Exercise with Sudden Death
Cardiology specialists Dr Gary Mak discusses athletic heart syndrome. In Cantonese. May 10, 7pm, sportsperformance, 8/F AON China Bldg, 29 Queen's Rd Central, free. Inquiries: 3420 6666
Film
Pearl River Delta
Film series showcasing films highlighting life in the Pearl River Delta. Today-May 29, various times, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139 or www.filmarchive.gov.hk
Potsdam and Berlin, Germany
A guided tour of the palaces and parks of Potsdam and Berlin. In English. Tomorrow, 4.45pm (15 mins), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2721 0116
Kaleidoscope
Ten directors and 10 scriptwriters produced 10 anthologies, representing some of the best filmmaking in the 1950s. In Cantonese with English and Chinese subtitles. Sat, 7.15pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2970 3300
The World
Filmmaker Jia Zhangke chronicles the life of people in new China. May 12, 20, 21, 27, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre, Agnes b. Cinema, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200
Urbtix: 2734 9009
Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999
Fringe: 2521 7251
CityLine: 2317 6666
HK Ticketing: 3128 8288
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