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Exhibitions
The Verve of Light and Shadow
Inaugural exhibition of the Hong Kong Photography Series features the work of local photographers Tchan Fou-li,  Kan Hing-fook  and Leo K.K. Wong.  Today, 10am-7pm, HK Heritage Museum,  1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10.   Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends today   
Candy Unwrapped 
Interactive exhibits that reveal the science behind the world of sweets. Today, 10am-9pm, tomorrow-Wed, 1pm-9pm, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$25, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Wed   
Burmese Watercolours
Works by Myanmarese painters Kyaw Thaung,  Zaw Mong,  Moe Nyo and Aye Min  that celebrate life. Today-Sat, 8am-10pm, 3/F The Landmark, Queen's Rd Central, Central. Inquiries: 2522 0405. Ends Sat   
Artists in Residence
Exhibition of objects of inspiration behind Asian directors with entries in the 2009 HK Asian Film Festival.  Today-Sat, 9am-11am, Lobby, Langham Place,  555 Shanghai St, Mong Kok.  Inquiries: 3552 3388. Ends Sat   
Master of Tranquility
Landscape paintings that exude a sense of serenity  by Vietnamese artist Hong Viet-dung. Today-Sat, 10am-6.30pm,  Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends Sat 
A Blow to the Everyday
Works by Japanese artists Chim Pom, Kenichi Hagihara,  Meiro Koizumi, Ayako Okubo,  Yukihiro Taguchi, Shiro Takatani,  and Wah. An October Contemporary exhibition. Daily (including public holidays), 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends Nov 29 
The Ultimate South China  Travel Guide - Canton
Oil Paintings, watercolours, sketches and prints depict daily life and landscapes in 19th-century Canton. Mon-Wed, Fri, Sun, 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, closed  Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Mar 28   
Performing Arts
Bun in the Cave
Paul Poon Wai-sum directs the HK Repertory Theatre's production of his comic  thriller about Dunhuang treasures. A Silk Road Arts Festival programme.  In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles.  Tomorrow-Sat, Nov 3-7, 7.45pm, also  Sat-Nov 1, 8, 2.45pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
Mad for Love
Zhang Guoyong  conducts soprano Sumi Jo  and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in performing works by Rossini, Donizetti, Gounod, Verdi, Auber and Thomas. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$280-HK$880 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Alice in Bed
Dominic Cheung Ho-kin directs Theatre Space and the HK Repertory Theatre's version of Susan Sontag's drama about 19th-century writer Henry James' sister, Alice the diarist. In Cantonese. Wed-Sat, Nov 3-7, 9, 7.45pm, also Sat-Nov 1, 7-8, 2.45pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
Mirage
All Theatre Art Association's Hoi Chiu creates sand paintings and Aborigine Music Workshop performs music in a show that combines physical theatre with  storytelling. Wed-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120, HK$95 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251
A Musical Portrait of Darwin - And Music Perhaps...
British trio Muse (narrator Andrew Bannerman,  tenor Richard Frewer  and pianist Lauren Hibberd)  perform works by Handel, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Chopin with lyrics that tell the story of Charles Darwin. In English. Thu, 7.30pm, Loke Yew Hall, University of HK (main campus), Pok Fu Lam, free, registration required. Inquiries: 2913 5100 or science@britishcouncil.org.hk
Samson
Artist Mission's drama about the biblical character and his eventual downfall at the hands of Delilah. In Cantonese.  Thu-Sat, 7.30pm, also Sat, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$80-HK$-160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9709 0266
The School & I
Ko Tin-lung directs Chung Ying Theatre Company's production of his drama revolving around the final academic year of a primary school with just one student. In Cantonese. Thu-Fri, 7.30pm, Fri-Nov 1, 2.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3961 9800
Georgian National Dance Company Sukhishvili 
The Georgian group performs dances that contain elements of classical ballet, contemporary dance, European and Asian folk and ethnic traditions, and acrobatics. A Silk Road Arts Festival programme. Thu-Fri, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$120-HK$320; and Sat, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$100-HK$280 Urbtix. All shows: 8pm. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Love 2009
Whole Theatre's romantic comedy about an angry king who normally condemns women he sleeps with to death but decides to spare one after he falls for her. In Cantonese. Thu-Sat, Nov 2, 4-7, 8pm, also Sat, Nov 7-8 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$185, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 8201 2989
Those Were the Days
Trinity Theatre's nostalgia-themed drama using popular music to express emotions. In Cantonese. Thu-Sat, 8pm, also  Nov 1, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$160-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2574 4968
He is Kong Girl She is Kong Boy: Planet of the Lang Mo
Jim Chim Sui-man co-directs (with Edward Lam Yick-wah)  and stars in PIP Theatre's comedy on gender relations.  In Cantonese.  Fri-Nov 1, 7.30pm, also   Sat-Nov 1, 2.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$170-HK$420 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2511 0139
The Country Boy
Irish theatre group CYMS Players Kilorglin's  drama revolving around two brothers: one who immigrated to America and the other who stayed in Ireland. In English. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$200, HK$160 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251
Anniversaries of Handel, Haydn  and Mendelssohn Concert 
Yip Wai-hong  hosts and Law Po-kwan conducts violinist Agnes Tse, trumpeter Chan Kin-sing  and the PanAsia Symphony Orchestra in two works each by Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn. Fri, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$100, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 
Electric Requiem: God Save the Queen
Contemporary Musiking's Samson Young  and the City Chamber Orchestra of HK's showcase of electro-acoustic music and The Requiem Mass in 12 montages; also featuring a video performance by actress Helena Law-lan. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 8pm, also Sat-Nov 1, 3pm, Black Box Theatre, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Louie Castro's 30th  Celebration Concert 
The veteran entertainer sings English and Canto-pop classics. Alan Tam Wing-lun, Teresa Carpio and Prudence Liew Mei-kwan,  and Macanese duo Soler are guests. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$1,280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2110 1032
Extra-curricular
The Art of Dancing
Kamong and Edith  teach Argentinian tango dancing. Workshops for: absolute beginners: today, Nov 2, 9, 16, 8.30pm; beginners and Improver 1A:  Nov 1, 8, 15, 12.15pm; Improver 1B:Nov 1, 8, 15, 2pm; and Improver 2: Nov 1, 8, 15, 3.45pm, Culture Club, 15 Elgin St, SoHo, HK$190 (per class), HK$700 (per workshop), booking required. Inquiries: 2127 7936   
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic
Sessions in Cantonese (today) and English (tomorrow). Free for performers of five- to seven-minute sets; HK$50 to watch, 8pm. Take Out Comedy Club, B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 6220 4436
Band Competition  Contestants Wanted
Contestants sought for the SoundBase Festival 2009, an acoustic band competition for up-and-coming local composers and musicians. Preliminary rounds: Nov 12-13; final: Dec 15, 7.30pm. Deadline for entries: Sat. Inquiries:  2737 7603 or www.tomleemusic.com 
Cinema
Early Treasures
The HK Film Archive and Leisure and Cultural Services Department present two early films in celebration of Unesco's World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, including the following one. Today-tomorrow. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139 
Twin Sisters of the South
Lai Ban  and Leong Sum's 1939 drama about identical twin sisters (Wu Tip-ying), who are separated by the outbreak of war, with one taken to the countryside by her father and the other  adopted by a millionaire who tries to force her into an arranged marriage. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 2.30pm, HK Film Archive. 
Chinese Film Panorama 2009
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the South China Film Industry Workers Union, Sil-Metropole Organisation and Southern Film Company present films from the mainland, including the following two. Until Nov 1. HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST; HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST; and  HK Science Museum, 2 Science  Museum Rd, TST East, HK$45 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2900
Set Off
Comedy about a restaurateur (Fan Wei) returning to China from Cyprus to arrange his divorce whose life is thrown into more turmoil after he encounters a disaster-prone woman (Ju Wenpei).   Liu Jiang directs. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 2.30pm, HK Science Museum.
Crazy Racer
Ning Hao's action comedy about a courier who stumbles into a plot involving drug traffickers, ruthless businessmen and a frozen corpse. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 5pm,  HK Science Museum, Fri, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive.



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