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Exhibitions

A Pioneer of Modern  Chinese Painting:

The Art of Lin Fengmian

A comprehensive review of the artist's career spanning 60 years. His ink and oil paintings integrate western and Chinese styles.  Today, 10am-6pm,  Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10.  Inquiries: 2869 0690. Ends today

Mastermind 2007

HK Art School's Master of Fine Art students present their graduation projects.   Today, 10am-8pm,  the Pao Galleries, HK Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai.  Inquiries: 9032 8989. Ends today

The Indian Legacy

S.H. Raza,  M.F. Husain  and Paritosh Sen's  paintings portray Indian culture and values.  Half of the proceeds go to  HK Cancer Fund.  Today, 10am-7pm,  Gallery SoHo, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 9326 3093. Ends  today

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.   Today, 1.30pm-5.30pm, the University Museum, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends today

Windows to the Soul

Chiu Ya-tsai's oils of androgynous figures with elongated faces. Daily, 10am-7pm, Anna Ning Fine Art, Rm 101, 1/F St George's Bldg, 2 Ice House St, Central. Inquiries: 2807 7455. Ends Jun 10

3/4 Suggestions for a Better Living

Lee Kit turns the gallery into a cafe-bar  that features his hand-painted fabrics. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries:  2517 4620. Ends Jun 10

Memoir of Shangri-La

Sun Guangyi's  mixed media works  on canvas record his encounters   with Buddhism in Tibet. 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

Right Click

Interactive media works based on Open Source programming and technology by Daniel Shiffman  (US), Joshua Minor  (US) and mirco+playground  (Taiwan). Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun, noon-7pm, Kapok Gallery, B/F, 9 Dragon Rd, Tin Hau. Inquiries: 9645 1104. Ends Jun 13

Gu Jin-ming

The artist's traditional Chinese paintings are integrated with calligraphy. Daily, 11am-7pm, Office Lobby, Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 3568 1682. Ends Jun 15

Better Living -  Product Design Contributes

The fourth exhibition of the Hong Kong Design Series showcases local innovative projects,   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

Master Strokes

Works by Vietnamese painters Vu Cao Dam,  Do Quang Em  and the late Le Pho  and Bui Xuan Phai  in a range of subjects from still lifes to portraits. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun, 10.30am- 6pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends Jun 28

Angels and Demons

Oil paintings by Filipino Charlie Co depict immorality, war, famine and death; while Li Xinping's decorative works express  his emotions. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm,  Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Bldg, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends Jul 15

Cameras Inside-out

Exhibition showing the manufacture  of cameras, including about 130 photographs.  Daily, 10am-6pm, Sun  until 7pm, closed Tue, Heritage Museum,  1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Sept 3

Soaring Dinosaurs - Chinese Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

Features about 200 fossils of dinosaurs  unearthed in China. Mon-Wed, Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm, closed Thu. HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST, HK$45, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2734 9009. Ends Nov 25

Performing Arts

Peter Pan

ABA Productions presents the musical classic about a boy's adventures on a small island called Neverland. In English.  Today-Jun 24 (Wed-Fri, 7.30pm; Sat, 2.30pm, 7.30pm; Sun, 1pm, 5.30pm),  HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai,  HK$355-HK$595 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2547 7150

To a New Dawn

John Cheng,  Pak Wing-heng  and Lee  Sing-wan  conduct the HK Youth Symphonic Band and instructors of the Music Office's wind section in works by Sparke, Berlioz  and Elgar.   Today, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd,  Sha Tin, HK$40, HK$60 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2796 1003

The Migrant Collective

Sarabeth Berman  directs the performance that reveals the stories of Filipino domestic helpers through videos, vignettes and music.  Today, 3.30pm, 5.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (discounts for domestic helpers). Inquiries: 9224 2537

Choi Sown-le  Recital

The pianist performs works by  Franz Liszt.   Today, 8pm, HK City  Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central,  HK$110-HK$330. Inquiries: 6016 2433

Bach and Schumann

Jerome Hoberman  conducts soprano Sandy Leung,  tenor David Quah,  bass Albert Lim Chun  and the Hong Kong  Bach Choir in works by the two German composers.  Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9659 8687

The No Chance in Hell Hotel

Kate Smith  and Drew Fairley  write  and star in the comedy thriller as two detectives investigating the kidnapping of a bar manager in Sydney's Kings Cross.  Tue-Thu, 7.45pm,  Fri-Sat, 7pm, 9pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$250, HK$200 (members), HK$150 (concessions). Inquiries: 2521 7251

Tostissimo

Homage to the Italian salon music composer Francesco Paolo Tosti,  featuring soprano Novella Bassano,  bass-baritone Denver Martin Smith   and the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong.  Wed, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3420 0107

Piano Masterclasses and Concerts

Pianist Veda Kaplinsky from New York's Juilliard School coaches students from Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong in eight masterclasses, and selects outstanding students to perform in two  concerts. Masterclasses:  Wed-Thu, 3pm, 7.30pm,  Fri-Sat, 11am, 3pm, HK$40 (HK$250 for eight classes); concerts:  Sat-Jun 10, 8pm, HK$60 HK Ticketing. HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,

Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2584 8592

The Marriage of Figaro

The Essential Opera Company presents Mozart's comic opera in a contemporary setting, about a count who tries to take advantage of his servant's bride behind his wife's back.  Wed-Sat, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$250, HK$200 (members). Inquiries: 9272 5829

Freedom is Coming

The Cecilian Singers present songs from South Africa. Thu, 8pm, Union Church, 22a Kennedy Rd, Mid-Levels, HK$100, includes wine, proceeds go to Amnesty International. Inquiries 2570 3783

Hilary Hahn plays Brahms

Edo de Waart  conducts violinist Hilary Hahn  in Brahms' violin concerto and Dvorak's  symphony.  Fri-Sat, 8pm. Pre-concert talk by musicologist Georg Predota  (in English),  Fri, 7.15pm, and by Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra's Heidi Chik  (in Cantonese),  Sat, 7.15pm.  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$100-HK$400 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2721 2030

Late Night Shots

Expatriate actors Bhavini Raval,  Jenna Verdicchio,  Louisa Caraffi  and Brad McEntire  present a range of solo theatre pieces from spoken word to puppet and clown routines. In English.  Fri-Sat, 9pm, Le Rideau Theatre Cafe, 1/F Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$100 (door). Inquiries: 2850 8833

Music for Tranquility of Mind II

Yan Huichang conducts the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in Chinese folk melodies including Moonlight over Spring River and Song of the Homebound Fishermen.  Fri-Jun 10, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600

Tuesdays with Morrie

The play is based on Mitch Albom's  novel about his 14 Tuesdays  with his dying professor Morrie Schwartz.  Directed by Ko Tin-lung.  Stars Chung King-fai  and Edmond Lo. In Cantonese with English subtitles.  Fri-Jun 15 (except Jun 11), 8pm (Sat, Jun 10 also at 3pm),  Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$120-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2521 6628

Academy Symphony Orchestra Concerto Concerts

Alexander Shelley  and Alan Cumberland  conduct  music students from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts to perform solos with the orchestra in concertos by Ferdinand David,  Mozart and Dvorak  ( Fri); Malcolm Arnold,  Copland  and Chopin (Jun 13); and Cimarosa,  Sibelius  and Ravel  (Jun 21). Shows at 8pm. HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$60 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2584 8592

Hua-yen Sutra

Inspired by the Buddhist classic Hua-yen Sutra, the multi-media performance explores the relationship between art and religion. A Zuni production directed by Mathias Woo.  In Cantonese with English subtitles.  Sat, Jun 10, 15-17, 7.45pm, Jun 16 also at 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$1,000 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2566 9696

Extra-curricular

Fotan Studio Open House

Chinese University's Fine Arts alumni and friends showcase their artworks in more than 15 artist studios.  Today, 3pm-8pm, various places, Fotan, free. Inquiries: 9874 9941 or www.theartofcuhk.com

Asia Yoga Conference

Yoga classes, lectures and demos,  charity auctions and stalls selling yoga clothing and skincare products.  Today-tomorrow, 6.30am-7pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai,  free. Inquiries: 3691 3923 or www.asiayogaconference.com

What's in a Name?

The Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong presents a lecture by University  of Michigan's Martin J. Powers   about  the use of names and signatures in  early modern Chinese arts including architecture, garden, painting and calligraphy.  Tomorrow, 6.30pm (drinks), 7pm (lecture), 8.15pm (dinner), The Helena May, Garden Rd, Central, lecture:  HK$100, free for members; dinner: HK$380 (advance), HK$430 (door).  Inquiries: 2527 0696

Bloomberg Emerging Artists - Open Call for Submissions

HK Arts Foundation Programme and Bloomberg are offering funds for local   artists to carry out their community  art projects. Submissions deadline:  tomorrow.  Inquiries: 2214 0280 or www.hkyaf.com

Cinema

Scoop

On her trip to London, American journalism student Sondra (Scarlett Johansson)  is told by a spirit the identity of the 'Tarot Card Killer', a British aristocrat with whom she falls in love  during the investigation. Directed by Woody Allen. Also stars Hugh Jackman and Woody Allen. In English with Chinese subtitles.  Today, 12.30pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$40. Inquiries: 2388 0002 or www.cinema.com.hk

Shootout at Lokhandwala

A Bollywood gangster film set in 1991 Mumbai about police chasing Khalistani extremists. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia. Stars Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt. In Hindi with English subtitles.   Today, 5.30pm, Chinachem, 77 Mody Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$180. Inquiries: 2739 2832

Li Han-hsiang,  Storyteller

A  retrospective of the Hong Kong director's  works,  including the following three films. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends today

The Love Eterne

An adaptation of the Chinese folk legend The Butterfly Lovers, about Zhu Yingtai  who attends college disguised as a man and establishes a strong affection for  classmate Liang Shanbo. But Zhu is betrothed to another man by her father before Liang proposes to her. Stars Betty Loh Ti.  In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles.  Today, noon.

The Winter

Jin (Kwei Ya-lei)  leaves Taipei and her lover Wu (Tian Ye) for an arranged marriage. She is widowed a few years later and returns to the city to meet Wu. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles.   Today, 2.30pm.

Golden Lotus

The film is based on the Chinese  classic Jin Ping Mei, an erotic novel  about the three concubines (Pan Jin-lian, Li Ping-er and Peng Chun-mei) of the merchant Ximen Qing.  In Putonghua  with Chinese and English subtitles.   Today, 5.30pm.

Macau

Children's Day Concert

Francis Kan  conducts the Macau Orchestra in works by Debussy,  August Enna  and Elgar.  Macau Conservatory's School of Dance also performs.  Today, 4pm, Clementina Leit?o Ho Brito  Theatre, Av. Artur Tamagnini Barbosa,  40-60 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 399 6633 or www.icm.gov.mo

Universo Popular

Brazilian Marisa Monte  sings pop  with a samba twist.  Tue, 8pm, Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 50-250 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2870 0699 or www.ccm.gov.mo

Postcard from France

A free event with the Macau Orchestra playing works by Milhaud,  Saint-Saens  and Poulenc.   Sat, 8pm, St Dominic's Church, St Dominic's Square, tickets distributed at 7pm. Inquiries:  (853) 399 6633 or www.icm.gov.mo

Edictus Ridiculum

Latest oils and installations by Russian artist Konstantin Bessmertny depict social conflicts and reality.  Daily, 10am-7pm, closed Mon, Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 5 patacas, free on Sun. Inquiries: (853) 7919 814 or www.artmuseum.gov.mo. Ends Oct 7

Beijing

Lu Xun Blossom

Canada's Theatre Smith-Gilmour  and  the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre join forces to stage short stories by Lu Xun.  Wed-Jun 10, 7.30pm, Ren Yi Mini Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District, 100 yuan, 200 yuan, 50 yuan (students). Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

French Piano Festival 2007

Recitals by French pianists: Jacky Terrasson  performs an impromptu programme,  Fri; David Fray  plays works by Bach and Beethoven,  Sat; while Dana Ciocarlie  plays Mozart,  Schumann,  Schubert,  Debussy  and Enesco.  Jun 10. Shows start at 7.30pm. Forbidden City Music Hall, Zhongshan Park,  30-380 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

Shanghai

Mousetrap

Modern Troupe Theatre  presents Agatha Christie's play about a detective investigating  two murders in a hotel.  Today, Tue-Sat, 7.30pm, Shanghai  Grand Theatre, Renmin Rd, 100 yuan.  Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra

JoAnn Falletta  conducts violinist Michael Ludwig  in Beethoven's violin concerto and Dvorak's symphony.  Sat, 7.30pm, Shanghai Oriental Art Centre,  425 Dingxiang Rd, Pudong, 50-360 yuan. Inquiries: www.piao.com.cn

Taipei

Bones in Pages

Japanese dancer Saburo Teshigawara and his group Karas explore the relationship between body and space.  Today, 3pm, Novel Hall, 3 Songshou Rd, NT$500-1,800. Inquiries: (886 2) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw

Lin Chia-wei Recital

The 18-year-old classical guitarist plays works by Bach,  Fernando Sor,  Alberto Ponce  and Leo Brouwer.   Today, 7.30pm, Recital Hall, 21-1 Zhongshan S. Rd, NT$300-500. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

Playing Mahjong Every Night

A male, comedic version of the television hit Sex and the City presented on stage with four men sharing their views on friendship, power and desire while playing mahjong. Part I:  Thu, 7.30pm,   Sat-Jun 10, 2.30pm; Part II:  Fri-Jun 10, 7.30pm, Taipei Cultural Centre, Metropolitan Hall, 25 Bade Rd, Sec 3, NT$450-1,500. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

Singapore

Cogito Play that questions the meaning of being human and the possible consequences of neuroscience. Stars Claire Wong and Neo Swee.  Thu-Sat, 8pm, Drama Centre Theatre, 100 Victoria St, S$20-$50. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Sacred Monsters

Dancers Sylvie Guillem  and Akram Khan  join forces to explore the boundaries between ballet and kathak. Fri-Sat,  8pm, Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$30-$120. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Bangkok

Alice in Wonderland

Caravan Theatre presents Lewis Carroll's   story about a girl falling into a rabbit hole where her adventure begins.  Today, 2pm, Sriburapa Auditorium,  Thammasat University,  Tha Prachan Campus,  400 baht. Inquiries: (66 85) 158 0195 or www.caravantheatrethailand.com

The Lotus Blossoms

Boonchana Chaiyajit's  paintings portray the beauty of the lotus. Daily, 9am-8pm, Rose Garden Gallery, Rose Garden Riverside, Petchkasem Rd, free.  Inquiries: (66 83) 432 2544.  Ends Jul 9

Tokyo

Aloha a Mau Loa Aku e Hawai'i

The Academy of Hawaiian Arts performs  hula dance.  Today-Tue, various times, Bunkamura Ochard Hall, Shibuya, 10,000-12,000 yen. Inquiries:  (03) 5280 9996 or metropolis.co.jp

El Tango 2007

Argentine pianist Osvaldo Berlingieri performs. Tue, 7pm, Kioi Hall, Yotsuya, 6,000 yen. Inquiries: (03) 3234 9999



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