Sensations Transformed into Works of Art

William Beaver's abstract expression of his sensations, including the latest Sensescape series. Today-tomorrow, 10am-7pm, 7/F, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, free. Inquiries: 2690 9880. Ends tomorrow

Full Moon

Indonesian artist Putu Sutawijaya's paintings portraying moving nudes. Today, 2pm-7pm, Tue, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Tue

Salvador Dali Never Did This

Watercolour and acrylic paintings by Cuban artist Arquel Baganet, portraying painters including Dali, Miro, Gauguin and Da Vinci. Today-Thu, 10am-8pm, Tattoo Temple Gallery, 1/F Welland House, 62 Wellington St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2525 3565. Ends Thu

Steve Leung Design Exhibition

The local architect and designer's work traces the development of Hong Kong over the past two decades. Today-Thu, 10am-8pm, 5/F, the Pao Gallery, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2980 0373. Ends Thu

The Cycles Dialogues

A selection of works by the late German artist Siegward Sprotte, whose abstract realist watercolours integrate Asian techniques with western subjects. Today, 2pm-6pm, tomorrow-Fri, 11am-7pm, Karin Weber Gallery, 20 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2544 5004. Ends Fri

A Beautiful Mess

American photographer Catherine Siegel's images of chaotic Hong Kong living. Today, 1pm-7.30pm, tomorrow-Fri , noon-8.30pm, The Traveller's Home Bookstore, 2/F, 55 Hankow Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2380 8380. Ends Fri

The Silk Road in Inner Mongolia

Artefacts of porcelain, glass, gold and silver, and Nestorian Christian items from the Tang (618-907) to the Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends May 13

Sweaty Noodle

Andrew Guthrie's photographic collages, videos and installations that explore the cityscape and people of Hong Kong. Tue-Sun, 1pm-8pm, Shanghai Street Artspace, 404 Shanghai St, Yau Ma Tei, free. Inquiries: 2770 2157. Ends May 13

Ancient Chinese Civilisation - Treasures of the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties from Henan Province

Relics including bronze ritual wares and weapons that highlight music, warfare, food, clothing and housing. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, closed Tue, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST East, HK$10. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends May 14

Little Things

Everyday trivia explored by local artists Beverley Cheng, Karen Cheung, Fan Yun-wa and Shek Chun-yin. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, YY9 Gallery, 6 Kwai Fong St, Happy Valley. Inquiries: 2574 3370. Ends May 20

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

The Mapping of Asia

Antique maps of the region dating from the 16th to the 20th century. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Wattis Fine Art, 2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2524 5302. Ends May 26

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

Chinglish

Local artists explore Hong Kong language and culture. 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

Sketches of Nudes by Tsang Kai-hong

A retrospective of works from the 1960s to the 80s tracing the evolution of the artist's drawing style, from Soviet socialist realism to German expressionism. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, the University Museum, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam, free. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Jun 3

Beyond Miracles

A Le French May event. Laurent Pernot's video installations explore the dimensions of life. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, 1a space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tao Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, free. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends May 27

Sculptures by Livio Seguso

Three sculptures by the Italian artist who integrates glass with marble, granite and wood into an optical play. By appointment. Koru-hk.com Contemporary Art Gallery, Koru2, 16/F, Unit 1604-07, Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2987 5546. Ends May 31

3/4 Suggestions for a Better Living

Lee Kit turns the gallery into a cafe-bar with his hand-painted cloths, suggesting artworks can be used by the visitors. Wed-Sun, 12pm-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Jun 10

Better Living - Product Design Contributes

The fourth exhibition of the Hong Kong Design Series showcases local innovative projects, including industrial, household and personal products, showing how product design contributes to our lifestyles. Daily, 10am-6pm, Sun until 7pm, closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2780 8188. Ends Jun 25

The Poetic Spirit

Paintings by Henry Wo Yue-kee, a student of the masters of the Lingnan School, Chao Shao-an and Yeung Sin-Sum. Daily, 10am-6pm, Sun until 7pm, closed Tue, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Sep 24

Performing Arts

The Smiling, Proud Wanderer

This stage show adapts Jin Yong's novel about a wandering swordsman in ancient China. Today, 3pm, (post-performance autograph session), HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 1806

A Concert of Fun for Family The Hong Kong Music Lover Chinese Orchestra presents music including pop tunes such as Tears of the Lovers, Nocturnal Aroma and The Dreamland. Today, 3pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po, HK$70 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Emilie Simon

A Le French May event. The French electro-pop singer and composer blends electronic beats with live orchestrations. Tue, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2527 7825

Terracotta Warriors

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

The Hum

Man of la Tiger

Jim Chim Sui-man's one-man show, where he sings, dances and mimics local pop stars and famous people. Wed-May 13, 15-20, 22-27, 7.30pm (May 13, 19, 20, 24, 27 also at 2.30pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$360 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2421 6176

ESF Primary Choir

English Schools Foundation presents the concert with more than 600 students from 11 primary schools performing folk classics. Thu, 7pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium Arena, 18 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120, HK$80 (concessions) Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

The Punchline Comedy Club

Underneath the Lintel

Drama about a Dutch librarian on the trail of a mythical figure after a Chinese travel book is returned to his library, 113 years overdue. In English. Thu, 9pm, Le Rideau Theatre Cafe, 1/F Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$100. Inquiries: 2850 8833

The Huqin World of the Hsin Sisters

Huqin players Hsin Hsiao-hung and Hsin Hsian-ling perform Chinese classics including the theme song of The Butterfly Lovers. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600

Journey to Inferno

A play about a man travelling to the underworld to look for the soul of his late wife. In Cantonese. Fri-May 13, 8pm (Sat-May 13 also at 3pm), post-performance discussions with playwright Wong Kwok-kui (Fri-Sat), critic Leung Foon (Fri, 8pm), academic Eva Man Kit-wah (Sat, 3pm) and cultural activist Ho Loy (Sat, 8pm), Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 2/F Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9374 2261

Homeless Dance

A cross-cultural collaboration featuring choreographers and dancers from Japan, Australia, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, exploring issues such as cultural identities and differences. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sat-May 13, 3pm (post-performance discussion with the artists, Sat, 8pm), Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 2/F Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Symphonic Fantasy

Henry Shek conducts the Hong Kong Children's Choir and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in classics, such as the Swan Lake Suite and Somewhere Out There. Sat, 4pm, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$90-HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Lille National Orchestra

A Le French May event. Jean-Claude Casadesus conducts soprano Marie-Ange Todorovitch and violinist Li Chuanyun in works by Berlioz, Bizet, Moussorgsky and Ravel. May 14-15, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-800 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3196 6209

The Real Suzie

Red Room Productions presents the multilingual drama about the love affair between an English teacher and a sex worker, based on Richard Mason's novel The World of Suzie Wong. May 14-18, 7.30pm, Fringe Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$220, HK$180 (member). Inquiries: 2521 725

The Cherry Orchard

Students of HK Academy for Performing Arts stage Anton Chekhov's play about the fall of the aristocracy in early 20th-century Russia. May 16-19, 7.30pm, Academy Drama Theatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$65, HK$100, HK$45 (concessions). Inquiries: 2584 8500

The Merry Widow

A Le French May event. HK Ballet presents Franz Lehar's operetta on the intrigues and flirtations between a prince and a rich widow set in Paris in 1905. Choreographed by Ronald Hynd and orchestrated by John Lanchbery. May 18-20, 7.30pm (May 19-20 also at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724

Cello World

Rumon Gamba conducts the twin cellists Ng Pei-jee and Ng Pei-sian in works by Rossini, Tchaikovsky and Kalevi Aho. May 18-19, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2332

The Wizard of Oz

DEER Theatre presents a charity stage musical of the 1939 film. Features Alfred Cheung Kin-ting, Vivien Yeo and Yu Mau-lin, with child actors performing theme songs, including Over the Rainbow, If I Only Had a Brain and The Merry Old Land of Oz. In English. Proceeds go to the Children's Cancer Foundation. May 19-20, 7.30pm, May 20 also at 2.30pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$80-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2880 5085

From Sunset to Sunrise - The Quintessential Cao Yu

Hong Kong Repertory Theatre presents three classics by Chinese playwright Cao Yu: Wilderness (in Cantonese), Peking Man (in English) and Sunrise (in Cantonese). May 19-Jun 4 (except May 21, 28), 7.45pm (May 27, Jun 3 also at 2.45pm), HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900

Organ Concert

Heart Strings - A Violin Concert

Yip Wai-hong and Fan Tao conduct the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra and violin soloist Chai Liang in Tchaikovsky's violin concerto, and theme tunes from movies including Mission: Impossible and Schindler's List. May 20, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

The Creatures

Extra-curricular

Children's Writing Workshops

Local author Roseanne Thong introduces how ideas become books and how to write poetry using the five senses. In English. For age 3-10. In English. Today, 2.30pm-5pm, Dymocks, 80 Stanley Main St, Stanley, free. Inquiries: 2813 8070

Education Expo

The Parents' Journal helps parents with children under 16 to access educational services and information. Activities include performances, prize draws, competitions and magic shows. Today, 10am-7pm, Hall 7b, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$10, free for children. Inquiries: 2505 7578

Loveth Thy Neighbour - Organic Life Expo

The first large-scale indoor organic fair in Hong Kong, selling organic items including crops, foods and skin-care products. Daily, 10am-10pm, 1/F East Point City, Tseung Kwan O, free. Inquiries: 2628 7399. Ends May 13

A Family Canvas

An art workshop in which children can paint 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

Media Freedom 10 Years after the Handover

The Power of Speech Communication: to Win Trust and Friendship

Academic Leo Yam gives a talk on interpersonal communication, leadership and management. Tomorrow, 6.45pm-8pm, English-Speaking Union, G06, The Centre, 99 Queen's Rd, Central, HK$90, HK$75 (member), HK$25 (student), free for new members. Inquiries: 2186 8449

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

Cinema

Transamerica

Li Han-hsiang, Storyteller

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

The Burning of the Imperial Palace

Set in Beijing during the Qing dynasty, the film depicts the rise of Empress Dowager Cixi (Liu Xiaoqing) and the decadence of Emperor Xianfeng (Tony Leung Ka-fai). In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 2.30pm

Reign Behind a Curtain

After the Imperial Palace is burnt by the British and French armies, the six-year-old prince is crowned, but power goes to Empress Dowager Cixi (Liu Xiaoqing). 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 is saved from a beating by a local man. In Putonghua, Malay and Bengali with English subtitles. Tue, 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 wants sex, the father success and the son immortality. Directed by Gyorgy Palfi. In Hungarian with English subtitles. Thu, Sat, 8pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

The Fantasy World of Jacques Demy

Le French May presents a retrospective of new wave director Jacques Demy, with 13 films (10 features and three documentaries about him by his wife Agnes Varda), including the following two. Thu-May 23, various times, Palace IFC, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Centre, Central, HK$70; Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$55; AMC Festival Walk, Level U/G, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, HK$60. Inquiries: bc.cinema.com.hk

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Genevieve (Catherine Deneuve) learns that she's pregnant with her lover Guy's (Nino Castelnuovo) baby while he's drafted into the army. After not hearing much from Guy, Genevieve agrees to marry a rich gem dealer. Guy returns from service a few years later and the ex-lovers meet. In French with Chinese and English subtitles. Thu, 9.40pm, Palace IFC; Sat, 4.20pm, Broadway Cinematheque; May 20, 7.40pm, AMC Festival Walk.

Bay of Angels

A love story about a bank clerk (Claude Mann) and a broke gambler (Jeanne Moreau). In French with English subtitles. Fri, 9.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque; May 19, 7.40pm, AMC Festival Walk

Macau

Under the Eaves of Shanghai

Movie-Live-Concert

SIT

Beijing

China International Gallery Exposition 2007

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shanghai

Marguerite Duras

Michael Jelden

Taipei

Monastic Architecture

Inside and Outside

Oriental Legends

Russian Festival Ballet

Singapore

Off Centre

Wagner Gala

Pablo Picasso - The Vollard Suite

The exhibition showcases 100 prints of etchings, aquatints and drypoints by the Spanish artist, centred on the theme of the Minotaur. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm, Singapore Tyler Print Institute, 41 Robertson Quay, free. Inquiries: (65) 6336 3663. Ends Jul 7

Bangkok

DJ Luke Fair

Metropolitan in Retrospect

Tokyo

Masterpieces of Ukiyo-e