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Exhibitions

The River Anthology Portraits from Burma

Monica Denevan's haunting photographs that show the enduring spirit of the Burmese people. Today, 1pm-6.30pm, Tao Evolution, 58b Peel St, SoHo. Inquiries: 2530 2102. Ends today

Absolut Creativity

A showcase of Absolut Vodka's advertisements. Today, 10am-8pm, 5/F The Pao Gallery, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free.

Inquiries: 2582 0214. Ends today

Re-opening of Victoria Prison Art Museum

More than 20 local artists join forces to turn the Victoria Prison into an art museum. Today, 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, Victoria Prison, Old Bailey St, Central, free. Inquiries: 6828 9303

Sorbian Easter Egg Exhibition

A showcase of 250 hand-painted German Sorbian Easter eggs, from pigeon to ostrich eggs. Today, 10am-11pm, Atrium, 1/F WTC More, 280 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2811 4903. Ends today

Octopus

Canadian multimedia artist Philomene Longpre's video performance combines robotic screens, virtual characters and abstract sounds. Today, 10am-8pm, Rm 1201a, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2922 2822. Ends today

Living with the Locale

Members of the Contemporary Ceramic Society display their latest ceramic works. Today-tomorrow, 10am-8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, and Tsuen Wan Plaza, 4-30 Tai Pa St, Tsuen Wan. Inquiries: 3101 2713. Ends tomorrow

Life Alone a Life

People with mental illness photograph everyday life. Today-Thu, 10am-10pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2713 9165. Ends Thu

Till the End of the World

Installations by female artists - Yvette Fung Suk-ha, Monti Lai Wai-yi, Carol Lee Mei-kuen and Tang Ying-mui - that explore time, history and space. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, 1a space, Unit 14d, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, free. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Apr 29

Mountain & Water

Artifacts from William Lim's Ladder Installation, a conceptual piece chosen for the Venice Architectural Biennale 2006. Daily, 10am-8pm, The Pao Gallery, 4/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0200. Ends Apr 29

Love Frog Show: Frog Fun and Traces of Time

Local artist Kwok Mang-ho's (a.k.a. Frog King) works of poem-painting and installation in two venues. Traces of Time: 1/F Lobby, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; Frog Fun: OC Gallery, G/F Olympian City I, 11 Hoi Fai Rd, West Kowloon. Daily, 9am-9pm, free. Inquiries: 2132 8718. Ends Apr 30

Restless Travellers

Italian photographer and writer Stefano Mangini's images from his motorcycle journey from Shanghai to Italy. Daily, 10am-9pm, closed Tue, HK Visual Arts Centre, 7a Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 3008. Ends May 2

Art Journey to Austria

Austrian artists - Emil Herker, Peter Kauders, Herbert Fuchs and Christian Hofmann - showcase their contrasting painting styles from photo-realistic to surrealistic and abstract. Daily, 10am-10pm, Empire Centre, Lobby, 68 Mody Rd, TST East. Inquiries: 2526 1133. Ends May 4

My Soil, My Land

Ceramic works by primary school students focusing on the environment of the Hong Kong Wetland Park. Opens today. Daily, 10am-5pm, closed Tue, HK Wetland Park, Tin Shui Wai, free. Inquiries: 2582 0203. Ends May 21

Inside Looking Out

Local 'Fotanian' artists - Chow Chun-fai, Kwan Sheung-chi, Lam Tung-pang, Lee Kit, Ma Chi-hang and Pak Sheung-chuen - present conceptual works of painting, photography, video and installation. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Bldg, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817 Ends May 28

A Pioneer of Modern Chinese Painting

A review of Lin Fengmian's career spanning 60 years. His ink and oil paintings integrate western and Chinese styles. Sun-Wed, Fri, 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10. Inquiries: 2869 0690. Ends Jun 3

Chinglish

Works inspired by Hong Kong language and culture by local artists including Tsang Kin-wah, Luke Ching, Hung Keung and Wong Chung-yu. Daily, 10am-6pm, Sat until 8pm, closed Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jun 3

Performing Arts

Phaedra

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. Today, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$180, Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Family Fiesta

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

In the Cube

Drumming group Strike beat non-traditional instruments to produce a mix of theatre and dance. Today, 8pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long. HK$90-HK$170 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Hong Kong Children's Symphony Orchestra

Yip Wai-hong conducts the Orchestra and violinist Zhang Andi in Beethoven's Leonore Overture No 3 and Symphony No 5, and Saint Saen's Violin Concerto No 3. Today, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$80-HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

A Spring Evening with Saint Saens

K.K. Chi conducts the SAR Philharmonic Orchestra and American violinist Danwen Jiang in Saint Saens' Violin Concerto No 3 and Symphony No 3. Today, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$2,000. Inquiries: 2530 0018

Don's Party

David Williamson's comedy-drama about a party that deteriorates into heated discussions on politics, sex and life. Wed-Sat, 7.30pm, (Sat also at 2.30pm), Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$220, HK$180 (concessions). Inquiries: 2521 7251

A Night at the Movies

Kassia Youth Choir performs theme songs of movies including The Wizard of Oz, Saturday Night Fever, Top Gun and The Lord of the Rings. Thu, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK$160, HK$100 (concessions). Inquiries: 2575 3931.

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. Fri, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Elves and the Shoe Maker

The London School of Ballet and Carol Bateman School of Dancing perform the ballet about two elves who save a shoemaker from poverty. Sat, 7.30pm, Apr 29, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$160, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2525 3751

North Indian Classical Dance

Menka Purswaney, student of Neesha Jhaveri, performs Kathak dance accompanied by musicians from India. Apr 29, 7.30pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, free. Inquiries: 9777 8190

A Celebration in Harmony

Charity concert by the Hong Kong Youth Choir and the Filipino Fellowship Choir, performing Jamaican, Swahili, Filipino and Hebrew folk songs. Apr 29, 4pm, St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central, proceeds go to Helpers for Domestic Helpers. Inquiries: 2523 4020

Flute Fantastic

Flute recital by Shigenori Kudo, accompanied by pianist Colleen Lee in works by composers including Bazzini, Mozart, Poulenc and Verdi. Apr 30, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$160-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Celebrity Fine Music

Chamber music by PURE Orchestral Centre and Hong Kong Flute Centre, with Shigenori Kudo on flute, Colleen Lee on piano, Martin Berinbaum on trumpet, Gene Ramsbottom on clarinet and John van Deursen on trombone, in works by composers including Bach, Mozart and Telemann. May 1, 7.30pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Burn the Floor

Touring dance show fusing ballroom dancing with waltz, rumba, salsa, samba, tango, jive and swing. May 4-6, 8pm, Hall 3, HK Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, HK$290-HK$990 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2989 9239 or www.burnthefloor.com

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy in Concert

Indian composers Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa, known for their Bollywood film scores, perform live. May 5, 7.30pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$250-HK$700 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9152 0767

Terracotta Warriors

The Moondance Performance Troupe's performance combines music, dance, martial arts to tell the story of Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China. May 8-13, 7.30pm, May 12-13 also at 2.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$560 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

The Hum

Sometimes Y Theatre presents the black comedy about a politician's preparation for an important speech. In English. May 9-12, 8pm, May 12 also at 3pm, HK Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120, HK$140 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: [email protected]

The Punchline Comedy Club

Mark Billingham, Sugar Sammy and Paul Thorne perform stand-up comedy. May 10-12, 9pm, The Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$300. Inquiries: 2827 7777 or www.punchlinecomedy.com

Extra-curricular

Clay Fun Carnival

Workshop demonstrating pottery making. Today, 1pm-5pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, free. Inquiries: 3101 2712

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

Gough Festival - A Mood of Hong Kong

Festival with local designers to recreating scenes of old Hong Kong. Also with magic shows, clowns and musical performances. Today-tomorrow, noon-8pm, Gough St, Gage St and Shin Hing St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2816 6923

AIA Hong Kong World Carnival

The world's largest mobile carnival, with more than 60 rides, games and theatrical attractions. Tamar Site, Admiralty. Today, 11am-11pm, HK$150; tomorrow, noon-11pm, HK$120, discounts for students and seniors. Inquiries: 2545 8092

Martell Contemporary Asian Art Research Grant - Call for Applications

Asia Art Archive is offering grants for people wanting to carry out research projects on Asian art. Application deadline: Apr 30. Inquiries: 2815 1112 or www.aaa.org.hk

Cinema

Shoe Fairy

Debut feature of Taiwanese director Lee Yun-chan, depicting Dodo's (Vivian Hsu) obsession with shoes, which is shattered after a traffic accident. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 12.30pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$40. Inquiries: 2388 0002

Li Han-hsiang, Storyteller

A retrospective of Hong Kong director Li Han-hsiang's works, showing 35 of his films spanning almost half a century, including the following two films. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends May 25

The Stranger

An adaptation of Chiung Yao's novel about a relationship between a bourgeois girl (Chen Chen) and a stalker. In Putonghua. Today, 2.30pm.

The Story of Ti Ying

The story is based on an ancient Chinese tale about a young woman trying to save her doctor father from an accusation of malpractice. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 5pm.

I Don't Want to Sleep Alone

Tsai Ming-liang's story depicts the complex relationships of five characters living in Kuala Lumpur. Lee Kang-sheng stars as a migrant worker who was saved from a beating by a local man. In Putonghua, Malay and Bengali with English subtitles. Today, Thu, Apr 30, May 1, 8, 8pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Taxidermia

The story of three generations of men in a Hungarian family, each with different desires - the grandfather desires sex, the father success and the son immortality. Directed by Gyorgy Palfi. In Hungarian with English subtitles. Tue, Sat, Apr 29, May 10, 12, 8pm, May 1, 4pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Macau

Melodies of the Youth

Students from the Macau Conservatory play solos, ensembles, orchestral and opera excerpts. Sat, 8pm, Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 40 patacas, 60 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 5040 615 or www.ccm.gov.mo

China [sur]real

British-born artist Mark Henley's documentary photography that questions China's reality. Daily, noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm, closed Wed, La Bonne Heure Gallery, Travessa de S. Domingos 12, free. Inquiries: (853) 2833 1209. Ends May 2

Fascinating Amusements of Children

Local collectors exhibit their vintage toys made in Germany, Britain, Japan, China, Hong Kong and Macau between 1930 and 1980. Daily, 10am-6pm, closed Mon, Taipa House Museum, Av. da Praia, Taipa Island, free. Inquiries: (853) 2882 7103 or housesmuseum.iacm.gov.mo. Ends Jun 3

Beijing

Sonic Youth China Tour

The American post-punk rock band maketheir Beijing debut. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Star Live Music Hall, 3F Candy (Tangguo) Xingguang Xianchang, 79 Heping Xijjie, Dongcheng District, 350-600 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

Philharmonic Concert II - Symphonic Concert

Huang Xiaotong conducts harpists Janson Chang and Jana Bouskova in works of Mendelssohn, Alvars and Brahms. Sat, 7.30pm, Forbidden City Concert Hall, Zhongshan Park, Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District, 40-480 yuan. Inquiries: www.ticketone.com.cn

Shanghai

Love at the End of the World

Iceland Dance Company presents the love stories Luna and Happy New Year. Thu, 7.30pm, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre, 288 Anfu Rd, 80-380 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

Denis Matsuev Piano Recital

The Siberian pianist performs works of Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Liszt and Stravinsky. Apr 30, 7.30pm, Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yan'an Rd, 80-280 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

Taipei

Dance Celebration

Top local choreographers perform in celebration of the 20th anniversary of National Theatre and National Concert Hall. Sat-Apr 29, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, National Theatre, 21-1 Zhongshan S. Rd, NT$300-NT$900. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

The Beautiful Taiwan

The National Symphony Orchestra performs. Fri, 7.30pm, National Concert Hall, 21-1 Zhongshan S. Rd, NT$300-800. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393-9888.

Madame Bovary is me

Hong Kong director Edward Lam adapts Flaubert's novel Madame Bovary, about modern women's desires. In Cantonese and Putonghua with Chinese subtitles. Today-Sat, 7.30pm, Today, Sat, Apr 29, 2.30pm, Eslite Bookstore Hsinyi Branch, 11 Songkao Rd, NT$600. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888

Singapore

Pedals & Pipes

Organist Carol Williams performs works spanning four centuries including Bach's Fantasia, Leon Boellmann's Toccata, Will Hudson's Moonglow, Scott Joplin's The Entertainer and John Lennon and Paul McCartney's Hey Jude. Fri, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$30. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Olivia Newton-John

The Australian Grammy award-winner sings her classic hits. Fri, 8pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, S$28-S$198. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

40 Years of German Video Art

Showcases of German video art from 1963 to 2004. Highlights include the first experimental phase of media art in the 1960s and the development of video technology. Daily, 10am-9pm, The Canyon, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd, free. Inquiries: www.filmfest.org.sg. Ends Apr 30

The Phantom of the Opera

Musical about a disfigured Phantom who falls in love with a singer. Daily, 8pm, Sat-Sun also at 2pm, no show on Mon, Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$85-S$160. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com. Ends May 20

Bangkok

Cutting-edge Collages

Maitree Siriboon and Prapat Jiwarangsan present abstract collages in mixed-media installation and glass sculpture respectively. Tue-Fri, 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun, noon-7pm, La Lanta Fine Art, Baan Silom, Silom Soi 19, free. Inquiries: (662) 266 9180. Ends Apr 30

Sharing Discoveries with Ronan Keating

The former Boyzone member performs. May 7, 8pm, Royal Paragon Hall, 5/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd, 1,000-4,000 baht. Inquiries: (662) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

Tokyo

O-Getsu Ryu

The 20-member performance group integrates traditional Japanese tsurugi sword fencing with martial arts, music and dance. Choreography by Fumio Matsuki. Today, 2pm, 6pm, Theatre V Akasaka, 2-16-9 Akasaka, 4,000 yen. Inquiries: (080) 5443 8066 or metropolis.co.jp

Yokohama Daidogei 2007

Street performance festival with acrobatics, stand-up comedy, theatre, dance and music. Today, various times, Isezaki Mall, Bashamichi and Hinode-cho areas, free. Inquiries: daidogei.jp