The Planner
Exhibitions
Pink Pigs Can Swim
Yue Zhiqiang's humorous digital prints and oils of a pink pig diving into a pool (symbolising the New Year). Today, noon-midnight, Green T House, 208 the Arcade, 100 Cyberport Rd. Inquiries: 2989 6036. Ends today
French Landscape: Connection and Collection
Sara Tse's ceramic sculptures and installations constructed from objects collected during her journey to France last year. Today-Fri, 11.30am-7.30pm, Art Beatus Gallery, 35-37 Graham St, Central, Inquiries: 2522 1138. Ends Fri
Changing Weather Roseline de Thelin's light installation about transformation, inspired by the Chinese text I Ching. Today-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11.30am-6pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane, SoHo. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends Sat
The Mapping of Asia
Antique maps of the region dating from the 16th century. Today-Sat, 10.30am-6pm, Wattis Fine Art, 2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2524 5302. Ends Sat
Global Brand Art Exhibition
Austrian Hannes Rossbacher uses brands as painting subjects. Today-Sat, 11am-11pm, Langham Place Mall, L4 Atrium, Langham Place Mall, 8 Argyle St, Mong Kok, Inquiries: 3170 6752. Ends Sat
Pattern of Life
Clare Ashford's paintings and Elise van Stolk's ceramics explore patterns and repeated images. Today-Sat, 11am-6pm, Picture This, Suite 603B, 9 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2525 2820. Ends Sat
Two Journeys, One Destination
A collection of 201 photographs taken by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of the Kingdom of Thailand and CCTV international anchor Rita Zhao during their travels in China and Thailand respectively. Opens today. Today-Sun, 10am-9pm, Pacific Place, Park Court, Level 1, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2111 1832. Ends Sun
Cursive
Artists from New York and Hong Kong, including D. Dominick Lombardi and Stella Tang Ying-chi, showcase their mixed-media works inspired by cursive writing. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2104 3322. Ends May 29
Memoir of Shangri-La
Sun Guangyi's mixed media works on canvas record his encounters with Buddhism in Tibet. Opening reception today, 6pm-9pm. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 2pm-7pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Jun 12
The Chater Legacy
Landscape paintings, sketches, prints and photographs of the South China trading ports in the 18th and 19th centuries collected by Sir Paul Chater, an Indian-born Armenian merchant who settled in Hong Kong in 1864. 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 Jan 8, 2008
Performing Arts
Lunchtime Recital
Earnest So plays piano. Today, 1.15pm-1.55pm, St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2523 4157
Piano Recital by Gustavo Romero
The American pianist performs works by Bach, Busoni, Chopin and Schubert. Today, 7.30pm, Lee Hysan Concert Hall, Esther Lee Bldg, Chung Chi College, Chinese University HK, Sha Tin, free. Inquiries: 2609 6716
The Creatures
Ballet Biarritz presents the contemporary dance performance inspired by the Ukrainian ballet dancer Serge Lifar's 1929 work. Choreographed by Thierry Malandain. Today, 8.15pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.frenchmay.com
Tao of the Heart - a Dance of Duality
Chinese and Indian dancers explore the Tao with traditional and contemporary styles ranging from tai chi to flamenco. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queens Rd Central, HK$150, HK$250, Urbtix. Inquiries: 6019 0621
The Cruel Sisters (a capella)
Musical comedy about a love-hate relationship between two sisters. In French. Today-Sat, 8.30pm, Le Rideau Theatre Cafe, 1/F Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$300, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2850 8833
Beautiful Cross Concert
Beautiful Mind Charity presents a range of music, from classical and traditional Korean to pop and jazz. Features Korean musicians and groups including the four-fingered pianist Heeah Lee, cellist William Bai Il-Hwan, The Cross Band, The PHAB Children's Choir and Charis Ensemble. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$400 Urbtix. Proceeds go to Watchdog Early Learning and Development Centre, and the HK PHAB Association. Inquiries: 9747 5114
Hong Kong Chamber Music Society - Recital Concert
Mezzo-soprano Sally Wilson and pianist Mark Kruger perform works by composers including Bizet, Chopin, Debussy, Schumann and Strauss. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, (address on request), HK$250. Inquiries: 6156 4610 or [email protected]
Jean-Claude Pennetier with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta
Yip Wing-sie conducts the French pianist and the Sinfonietta in Saint-Saens' piano concerto, Franck's symphony and Lam Fung's Illumination. Fri, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336
Three Broadway Divas
Randall Craig Fleischer conducts Jan Horvath, Lisa Vroman and Debbie Gravitte in songs from Broadway hits including Cats, Evita and My Fair Lady. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
The HKCO Virtuosi
Yan Huichang conducts the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra with Kot Kai-lik on winds and Wang Dong on percussion in Chinese favourites. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
Poum Tchack
The French acoustic group plays rock, jazz, swing, Asian and gypsy music. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queens Rd Central, HK$150-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2527 7825
Solo Percussion More
France's Thierry Miroglio plays acoustic and electronic percussion in works by Clara Maida, Daniel Teruggi, Iannis Xenakis, and local composers Keith Leung and Joey Tang. Sat, 7.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, free (with tickets distributed at 7pm). Inquiries: 2584 8517
Alban Berg Quartet
The Austrian string quartet play works by Haydn, Rihm and Beethoven. Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Popcorn
Scotty and Lulu's latest musical comedy featuring 20 songs, slap stick routines and video clips. In English. Sat-Sun, 10am, 2pm, 4pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$128-388, HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2522 6539
Extra-curricular
Stress Management Week
Talks by Dr Santos from Adventist Hospital on relaxation, stress hormones, depression and distorted thinking. In Cantonese and English. Today, Fri-Sun, various times, 26 Hillwood Rd, TST, free, includes blood tests, reservations required. Inquiries: 2835 0555
Bonhams Auctions
Public Preview: Tomorrow-Fri, 11am-7pm; Auctions: Sat, 1pm (Asian Contemporary Art), 3pm (Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art), 5pm (The Green Willow Hall Collection of Jade), Asia International AsiaWorld-Expo, HK International Airport, Lantau, free. Inquiries: 2918 4321
Cinema
Summer Vacation 1999
Story of four friends who spend the summer at their boarding school. Directed by Shusuke Kaneko. In Japanese with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 9.45pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$40. Inquiries: 2388 0002
Three Places for the 26th
A tribute to the French singer and actor Yves Montand featuring Montand playing himself. Directed by Jacques Demy. In French with English subtitles. Today, 9.45pm, Palace IFC, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Centre, Central, HK$70. Inquiries: bc.cinema.com.hk