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Exhibitions

Chopstick Art Aquarium

Koike Masataka recycles chopsticks and sculpts them into carp, octopus and stingrays. Today, 11am-7pm, Central Atrium, UG/F China HK City, 100 Canton Rd, TST. Inquiries: 3119 0288. Ends today

Opus One Shanghai

Burmese artists Min Wae Aung, Chan Aye and Tin Win present paintings with contrasting colours and textures. Today, 9.30am-5pm, Asia Fine Art, G/F, 12 Sik On St, 99 Queen's Rd East, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2522 0405. Ends today

The Fun of Collecting

Showcasing 1,000 articles of silverware, card cases, glassware and Chinese hair ornaments. Today, 10am-7pm, tomorrow, 10am-6pm, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$5, HK$10. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends tomorrow

Progression

Chinese glass sculptures by artists including Zhuang Xiao Wei, Wang Qin, Jaffa Lam, Yang Meihua and Zhao Tingting. Today-tomorrow, 10am-7pm, Galerie Vee, 225, 2/F Prince's Bldg, Central. Inquiries: 2522 3166. Ends Mon

Asia: Travels on a Wing and a Prayer

The Hong Kong-based ecologist and explorer, Paul Leader, exhibits photos of his travels to China and Mongolia. Proceeds go to Care for Children and China Exploration and Research Society. Tomorrow-Wed, noon-10pm, Fotogalerie, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Wed

Returning to the Inner World

Painter Ding Hong from Zhejiang province portrays the human figure in unusual perspectives and distortions in shades of brown and beige. Anna Ning Fine Art, Rm 101, St George's Bldg, 2 Ice House St, Central. Inquiries: 2521 3193. Ends Wed

Mission Earthing - Unveiling the Secrets of the Human Body

On a journey through the body's sensory, reproductive, digestive and circulatory systems, the exhibition of games and challenges explores how the body works and how well it has adapted to life on Earth. Mon-Fri, 1pm-9pm (closed Thu), Sat-Sun and public holidays, 10am-9pm, HK Science Museum, Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$10, HK$20. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Apr 8

Fabricated Mortals

Hong Kong photographers - Almond Chu Tak-wah, Lester Lee Po-fun and Tsang Kim-wa - question gender and female beauty through images of nudes. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Bldg, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends April 11

New Works by Choi Cho-kwong

Choi Cho-kwong's inks and oils. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, free. Inquiries: 2104 3322. Ends Apr 12

Masterpieces and Beyond - Sights Unseen

A two-part exhibition of 90 works with an estimated value of US$80 million: an outdoor public display showcases nine large Dali surrealist sculptures, including Alice in Wonderland, Saint George and Dragon and Femme Giraffe at Open Plaza, Exchange Square and The Landmark, Central; and works by artists including Marc Chagall, Fernando Botero, Fernand Leger and Pablo Picasso at Opera Gallery, Pacific House, Shop 20, Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2810 1208. Ends Apr 15

Lawrence Weiner

The artist, known for his use of language, produces a wall installation in English, traditional and simplified Chinese. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Apr 15

Pink Pigs Can Swim

Yue Zhiqiang's humorous digital prints and oils of a pink pig diving into a pool (symbolising the New Year). Daily, noon-midnight, Green T House, 208 the Arcade, 100 Cyberport Rd. Inquiries: 2989 6036. Ends May 23

Chinglish

Works inspired by Hong Kong language and culture by local artists including Rosanna Li and Tsang Kin-wah. Daily, 10am-6pm, Sat until 8pm, closed Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$5, HK$10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jun 3

Performing Arts

Hong Kong Chamber Choir

The choir joins the Hong Kong Soloists in a performance of Bach's St John Passion. Vocalists include tenor Sam Lau, soprano Rosaline Pi and bassist Edmund Kwan. Today, 8pm, Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$60- HK$120, Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321.

Art

The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre performs Yasmina Reza's Tony Award-winning comedy about three friends debating the cost of an expensive painting one of them has purchased. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles (except Tue, in Cantonese with French and English subtitles). Today-Apr 8, various times, (no show Mon), HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900

Lunchtime Recital

Chamber music concert by Kevin Jim, Peter Yue, Raymond Han and Long Suen Yuen. Wed, 1.15pm-1.45pm, St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2523 4157

Hong Kong Youth NeoWinds Orchestra Annual Concert

Guest conductor Thomas E Verrier leads the orchestra and the Methodist School Black Light Drama Group in a programme of music by Nelson, Alarcon, Ticheli and Holst. Thu, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2731 4193

Family Fiesta

A series of children's programmes of puppetry, theatre, music and arts from local and international artists, including the following two shows. Various venues and times, HK$50-HK$170. Inquiries: www.lcsd.gov.hk/cp. Ends May 6

Opereta Prima

The Argentinian company, La Pipetua, stages a wacky circus act with bicycles, tennis racquets, three clowns and a musician. Fri-Sat, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 2-3/F Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon; Apr 8, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; Apr 9, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin. Shows at 8pm, HK$100-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

In the Cube

New Zealand drumming group STRIKE beat steel scaffolding and non-traditional instruments such as hubcaps to produce a mix of theatre and dance. Apr 20-21, 8pm (Apr 21 also at 3pm), Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Apr 22, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long. Shows at 8pm, except Apr 21 also at 3pm, HK$90-HK$170 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

The Enchanting Sound of Sax

National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain with members of the Music Office Saxophone present a concert featuring music by Wood, Crabb, Ravel, Taylor, Mozart and Schultheiss. Apr 8, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 345 Queen's Rd, Central, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2596 0898

Little Shop of HorrorsThe American Community Theatre stages the musical and black comedy by Alan Mencken and Howard Ashman that parodies 1950s sci-fi films, with characters such as a man-eating plant from outer space and a sadistic dentist. Apr 12-15, 7.30pm, (Apr 14-15 also at 2.30pm), Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Peter and the Wolf

Hong Kong Sinfonietta performs Prokofiev's classic with the Asian premiere of the animation Peter and the Wolf. Apr 11, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. Apr 13-14, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$100-HK$280 Urbtix. Shows at 8pm. Inquiries: 2836 3336

The Cathedral Hill

Russian North State Folk Music Songs and Dance Ensemble performs an energetic ethnic dance. Apr 13, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; Apr 14, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; Apr 15, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$90-HK$200 Urbtix. Shows at 8pm. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Phaedra

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts students perform the play by Jean Racine - a tragedy about the Queen of Athens who falls for her stepson who is in love with a princess. Apr 20-21, 8pm, Apr 21-22, 3pm, Studio Theatre, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$180, Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan

Choreographer Lin Hwai-min leads the dance company in his signature work The Tale of the White Serpent (Apr 25-26) and a new show, White, an abstract exploration of colour (Apr 28-29). Shows at 8.15pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST HK$120-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

London Symphony Orchestra

Daniel Harding conducts the orchestra while pianist Lang Lang plays Dvorak's Slavonic Dance and Ravel's Piano Concerto (Apr 26); and violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann performs Berg's Violin Concerto (Apr 27). Shows at 8pm, Concert Hall, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$780 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Fou Ts'ong - the Legend Returns

Pianist Fou Ts'ong joins the Hong Kong Sinfonietta in a performance of Kodaly's Dances of Galanta, Mozart's Jeunehomme and Dvorak's From the New World. Apr 27, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Extra-curricular

AIA Hong Kong World Carnival

The world's largest mobile carnival, featuring more than 60 rides, games, and theatrical attractions, has extended its stay. Today-Apr 23, Mon-Fri: noon-11pm, Sat, Sun and public holidays: 11am-11pm, Tamar Site, Admiralty, HK$120 (Mon-Fri) and HK$150 (Sat, Sun and public holiday), discounts for students and senior citizens. Inquiries: 2545 8092

A Family Canvas

Art workshop for children, who can create paintings on a blank canvas. Proceeds go to charity. Every Sat-Sun until the end of May, noon-3pm, Cafe Deco, Level 1-2, Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Rd, The Peak, HK$80, includes all art supplies. Inquiries: 2849 5111

Easter Film Camps

Two five-day camps at Pui O for 11-18 year olds to learn filmmaking. Apr 2-Apr 6 and Apr 9-Apr 13, HK$3,800 (discounts for members and groups). Inquiries: www.filmschoolhongkong.com

Cecilian Singers

The choir is looking for new members - particularly tenors and basses - for their four-part a cappella choir to perform in June. Rehearsals on Mondays in Central. Inquiries: 2570 3783

Isaac Mao: Chinese Grassroots Media - In Search of Free Thinking

The Shanghai-based blogger and software architect gives a talk about China's new media and the barriers to freedom of speech on the mainland. Tue, 7.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$175 (members), HK$250, includes dinner. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Bohemian Cabaret - Auditions

DEER Theatre auditions performers (all ages) for cabaret nights in June. Performers will be asked to show a routine that best displays their talent. Wed, 6pm-8pm, DE Studio, 6/F Breakthrough Centre, 191 Woosung St, Jordan. Inquiries: 2880 5085

Film

The 31st Hong Kong International Film Festival

Hong Kong's biggest film festival with more than 300 features, documentaries, digital films, animations and shorts, including the following five films. HK$30-HK$55 Urbtix and HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.hkiff.org.hk. Ends Apr 11

Ma Wu Jia

Zhao Ye directs the drama about a man who has a life-threatening kidney disease and his brother who sacrifices more than just his blood to save him. In Guangxi Bai dialect with English subtitles. Today, 9pm, HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central; Fri, 5.45pm, HK Space Museum, Lecture Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd TST, HK$55 Urbtix.

Stranger than Fiction

IRS auditor Harold Crick (Will Ferrell) starts hearing a female voice narrating a story that becomes his own life in reality, and he struggles to find the voice before she pronounces his death. Also starring Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. Directed by Marc Forster. In English with Chinese and English subtitles. Tomorrow, 9.30pm, UA Times Square, Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay, HK$55 Urbtix.

Geo-Lobotomy

A tale of a former Korean mining town Sabuk, where the only currency worth anything is gold teeth. Residents get excited about the opening of a casino, but a killer sets out to ruin everything. Stars Min Kyeong-jin. Kim Gok and Kim Sun direct. In Korean with English subtitles. Tue, 7.15pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central; Fri, 3.15pm, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$55 Urbtix.

Private Property

The drama depicts a divorced mother Pascale (Isabelle Huppert) who lives with her twin sons. Tension arises when she decides to sell their house and start a new life with her lover. Also stars Jeremie Renier. Directed by Joachim Lafosse. In French with English subtitles. Tue, 10pm, Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, Rd, TST; Sat, 9.30pm, UA Langham Place, 8 Argyle St, Mong Kok, HK$55 Urbtix.

Bubble Fiction: Boom or Bust

A comedy starring Hiroshi Abe as a bureaucrat who sends a bar hostess (Ryoko Hirosue) back to 1990 to save Japan from economic crisis. Directed by Yasuo Baba. In Japanese with Chinese and English subtitles. Thu, 9pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$55 Urbtix.

Macau

Opus One Shanghai Cello Recital by Wang Jian

Chinese cello player Wang Jian performs the six Bach cello suites. Today, 8pm, Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 80-250 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2870 0699 or www.ccm.gov.mo

Les Choristes - Saint Marc

A concert by Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Marc, a French children choir who perform songs from the film Les Choristes. Wed, 8pm, Grand Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 80-250 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2870 0699

Knot, Touch, Trace

Australian artist Carol Archer's mixed media exhibition, portraying insignificant details found in the city. Opens tomorrow, 6pm. Mon-Sat, 2pm-8pm, Centre for Creative Industries, Av. Xian Xing Hai, free. Inquiries: (853) 2875 3282. Ends Apr 23

Macau: Work in Progress

An exhibition of American artist Adam Lampton's photography, exploring colours and the way landscape, architecture and people are interrelated in a city. Mon-Thu, 9am-8.45pm, Fri, 9am-8.30pm, Sat, 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun, 10.30am-6.30pm, G/F Art Gallery, University of Macau Library, Av. Padre Tomas Pereira, Taipa Island, free. Inquiries: (853) 2883 1622 or www.adamlampton.com. Ends Apr 13

Beijing

Beautiful Encounter

Chinese avant-garde director, Meng Jinghui's, drama production depicting an urban love story. Daily, Thu-15Apr, 7.30pm, Poly Theatre, Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen South St, Dongcheng District, 80-880 yuan. Inquiries: http://www.ticketone.com.cn

Concert by Opus 82

The Norwegian band plays an eclectic mix of Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Michael Jackson and Chinese folk songs. Apr 8, 7.30pm, Forbidden City Concert Hall, Zhongshan Park, Xichang'an Jie, 30-380 yuan. Inquiries: http://www.piao.com.cn

Shanghai

ERA - Intersection of Time

The show mixes traditional Chinese acrobatics with modern technology. Today-Apr 10, 7.30pm, Shanghai Circus World, 2266 Gonghexin Rd, 80-580 yuan. Inquiries: http://shdx.piao.com.cn

Clarinet Recital by Gabor Varga

The Hungarian clarinettist, currently clarinet director of Singapore Symphony Orchestra, plays pieces by Schumann, Debussy and Rossini. Fri, 7.30pm, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Century Boulevard, Pudong, 80-300 yuan, includes drinks. Inquiries: http://shdx.piao.com.cn

Taipei

Also Sprach Zarathustra

The National Symphony Orchestra plays works ranging from Strauss' Ode to Nietzsche's Magnum Opus, and violinist Viviane Hagner performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto. Apr 8, 2.30pm, National Concert Hall, 21-1 Zhongshan S. Rd, NT$300-1,500. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

Tao

The Japanese group combines martial arts, tap-dance, Chinese opera and drums to make traditional and popular music. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Taipei Arena, 2 Nangking E Rd, Sec 4, NT$800-2,500. Inquiries: (88 62) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw

The Half-Mile Great Hall

Performed by Ping-Fong Acting Troupe, this comedy is about the running of a theatre company that dates back to the Ching Dynasty. Sat-Apr 8, Apr 14-15, Apr 21-22, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Apr 11-13, Apr 18-20, 7.30pm, Novel Hall for Performance Arts, 3 Songshou Rd, NT$500-2,500. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

Romeo and Juliet

The musical adaptation of Shakespeare's play with love songs including Aimer, Les Rois du Monde and Avoir une Fille. Thu-Apr 20, 7.30pm, except on Sat-Apr 8 and Apr 14-15, 2.30pm, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, 505 Renai Rd, NT$1,000-2,000. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 BangkokNgern Ngern Ngern (Money Money Money)

An adaptation of the Thai film of the same title, this musical depicts the dilemma faced by a rich, young man - of succumbing to the lure of money or following his own will? Wed-Apr 8 (Fri-Sun also at 2pm). Shows at 7pm. Royal Paragon Hall, 5/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd, 500-2,500 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

From Periderm to Core

Thai artist Manit Kantasak's installation inspired by the mystical power of trees. Tue-Sun, Noon-8pm, Whitespace Gallery, Rama 1 Rd, free. Inquiries: (662) 252 2900 or www.whitespaceasia.com/gallery. Ends 22 Apr

Singapore

Music for Good Friday

Pianist Dimitri Alexeev performs Beethoven's Piano Concert No 5 and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra plays Wagner's Parsifal: Good Friday Spell and Mendelssohn's Symphony No 5. Fri, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr, S$11-$60. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

Jolin: Dancing Diva

Taiwanese popular singer Jolin Tsai performs her chart-topping hits. Sat, 8pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, S$78-$168. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Made In Russia

The exhibition brings together some of the biggest names in Russian art. Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-8pm, Opera Gallery, Ngee Ann City, free. Inquiries: (65) 6735 2618. Ends Apr 25

Begin Again, Christine Mak

Exhibition of Christine Mak's Lingnan style Chinese brush paintings. Opens Fri. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun, 11am-8pm, The Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, free. Inquiries: (65) 6332 6900. Ends Apr 15

Tokyo

Art Fair Tokyo 2007

The Fair presents over 100 galleries from around the world exhibiting works by more than 600 artists. Apr 10, 11am-8pm, Apr 11, 11am-9pm, Apr 12, 11am-5pm, Tokyo International Forum, B2 Exhibition Hall 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, 1,500 yen (adult), 1,200 yen (student). Inquiries: www.artfairtokyo.com