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Exhibitions 
Fugue in the Key of Understanding
Works by artists from Australia, the US, Chile, Vietnam, Taiwan and Hong Kong that have understanding as their  theme. Today, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd,  Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends today  
Parallel Worlds 
Sculptures and installation art by  sisters Shirley  and Sara Tse. Today, 10am-7pm,  Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends today  
Louis Koo Movie Figures Exhibition
Exhibition from singer-actor Louis Koo Tin-lok's personal collection of  life-sized film figures such as Darth Vader and Spider-Man. Today, 10am-10pm, 2/F Atrium and Centre Bridge, Cityplaza, Taikoo Shing. Inquiries: 2568 8665. Ends today  
La Citta del Mondo
Glass paintings and photographs by Italian Massimo Cruciani  of scenes associated with different parts of the world. Daily, 11am-9pm, Gallery by the Harbour, Shop 207, L2, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, TST. Inquiries: 2505 1011. Ends Apr 28  
Trip to the West, Tribute to Ella Maillart
Works by photographers Eric Dessert,  Sabine Weiss and Li Xueliang, and painter  Ji Dahai retrace Swiss explorer Ella Maillart's  journey to Xinjiang.  Daily, 10am-8pm,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0200. Ends Apr 29  
3 in 1
Works by Pabro (Sim Chan,  Jovi Hau  and Vaan Ip) convey the daily difficulties city dwellers face.  Daily, 11am-6.30pm, Red Elation Gallery, G/F, 5-6 Lung On St, Wan Chai. Inquiries:  2893 7837. Ends May 8 
A Creative Journey with Lung Kong
Exhibition  on filmmaker Patrick Lung Kong's  life and work.  Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun, 10am-8pm, closed Thu, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Ends May 16   
Biodiversity in China
Exhibition of more than 400 wildlife specimens that show the diversity and variety of China's plant and animal species.  Mon-Wed, Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm, closed Thu, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$35. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Aug 31 
Performing Arts  
Lingering in the Wind 
Theatre de R&D's biographical drama about pioneering Chinese artist  Lin Fengmian. In Cantonese. Today, 2.45pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9238 3158
Breeze Across Us VII - I Dare See
The multi-media arts group with visually impaired and sighted participants performs works that combine dance movements with video projection, music and moving installations. Today, 3pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre,  30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$140  Urbtix. Inquiries: 6717 4351 
Crazy for Cats
Wong Wing-sze  directs and stars in Princess' Blackbox's stand-up comedy about a battle between two women  and an abandoned cat they've  brought home. In Cantonese. Today, 3pm, also 8pm, HK Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9032 2913 
Seasons of the Sweet Gum 
Fantasy Puppet Theatre's show  about childhood memories and nature. In Cantonese. Today, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$100, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical 
ABA Productions and Seabright Productions (UK)'s show in which a brand new, full-length musical drama is created each evening from audience suggestions. In English. Today, 3pm, also 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$195-HK$495  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 7150
She Came From Beijing 
Perry Chiu Experimental Theatre's musical  about an ambitious young woman from Beijing who hopes to become a superstar in Hong Kong. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Today, 5pm, 7.45pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$110-HK$230 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2793 1123
Queen It's A Kinda Magic
Showtime presents a theatrical tribute re-enactment of Freddie Mercury and Queen's 1986 world tour. Starring Craig  Pesco.  In English. Today, 7pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$250-HK$695 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2851 1482 
Tzun Lok - Zheng Music
Tsun Lok Dizi Ensemble Group  and Zheng Pavilion Ensemble Group play works such as Jiang Xianwei's Journey to Suzhou. Today, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9232 9178
Classical Moments - Viva Musicals
Sopranos Jasmine Law, Candy Grace Ho and Joyce Wong, mezzo-soprano Chiffon Lee, baritones Ronald Lam and Sylvester Che,  tenors Alex Tam and David Quah  and pianist Peter Lally  perform works by composers such as Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Kern and Cole Porter. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$180,  HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2722 1650
All the World is a Press Conference
PIP Theatre's Jim Chim Sui-man  stars in a one-man show satirising the use of press conferences as  a publicity tool. In Cantonese. Tue-Apr 25, 7.30pm, also Sat-Apr 25, 2.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$170-HK$420 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2511 0139
Breathing Space: A Chinese Wind Concert
The HK Chinese Orchestra's wind section plays works such as Yu Xunfai's Happy Tidings Fill Our Hearts with Joy  and Timothy Wilson's Birdsong in the City. Tue, 7.30pm, HKCO Rehearsal Hall, 7/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building,  345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
J.S. Bach Sonatas & Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin Played by Benedict Cruft
The British violinist plays J. S. Bach's Partita No 3 in E Major, Sonata No 2 in A Minor and Partita No 2 in D Minor, Tue, 8pm; and Sonata No 1 in G Minor, Partita No 1 in B Minor and Sonata No 3 in C Major, Wed, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2584 8500
Together 2010 
Gor Gor Productions' musical about a lovelorn man who travels through time to pursue his dream. In Cantonese. Wed-Sat, 8pm, also  Sat-Apr 25, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$240, HK$320 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 9830 8977 
Fascinating Rhythms
Lung Heung-wing leads a percussion ensemble performing works such as Stravinsky's Danse Sacrale (from The Rite of Spring) and Steve Reich's Music for Pieces of  Wood. Thu, 7.30pm, Loke Yew Hall, University of HK, Main Campus, Pok Fu Lam, free, online registration required. Inquiries: 2219 4724
God is a DJ
Mann Chan directs On & On Theatre Workshop's version of German Falk Richter's satirical play about a man and a woman who, from their chic apartment,  market themselves by selling videotaped segments of their lives to art galleries. In Cantonese. Thu-Apr 25, 8pm, Cattle Depot Theatre, Unit 7, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2503 1630
Mirage
All Theatre Art Association's Hoi Chiu  sand paints to musical accompaniment by Aborigine Music Workshop. Thu-May 1, 8pm, also Sat, May 1, 3pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150, HK$120 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 
Rock Hard
A cappella group Yat Po Singers  and dancer Mui Cheuk-yin  perform Ng Cheuk-yin's  musical retracing Hong Kong's history through legends told by older generations. Thu, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 3755 7070  
Sell Love
Theatre Lab's drama about a girl who engages in compensated dating. In Cantonese. Thu-Sat, 8pm, also Sat-Apr 25, 3pm, Apr 25, 5pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, TST, HK$140, HK$180  Urbtix. Inquiries: 9644 3130 
Berezovsky Plays Tchaikovsky
Perry so conducts Russian pianist Boris Berezovsky and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performing Liadov's The Enchanted Lake,  Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No 1 and Prokofiev's Symphony No 5. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160-HK$420 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
HK Dance Awards Dance Gala 2010
The City Contemporary Dance Company,  HK Ballet, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Mustang Crew, Ha Kwok Cheung Dragon and Lion Dance HK, Mui Cheuk-yin, and Michael Chan & M.I.C.?danz studio perform at a gala show that also features presentations of the annual awards. Fri, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$100, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2584 8753  
Paintings in Action
Jacky Yu directs E-Side Dance Company's performance of painting-themed pieces choreographed by Cyrus Hui, Chan  Ka-ching, Song Nam and five others. Fri-Sat, 8pm, also Sat, 4pm, Apr 25,  2.30pm, 4.30pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2372 9351
Singapore Star
Jean Thorel conducts Singaporean violinist Loh Jun Hong  and the City Chamber Orchestra of HK performing works by Wagner, Mozart and Haydn. Fri, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$120-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2864 2154
Violin Guitar Duo Concert
Italian violinist Andrea Zanchetta  and Hong Kong guitarist Tina Karen Lo  play works by Paganini, Giuliani and other composers.  Fri, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9186 2754 
A Musical Zoo
Four Gig Heads Percussion Group and Made in Hong Kong @ Four Gig Heads perform percussion versions of songs such as Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, The Quarrelling Ducks, The Menacing Tiger and New York, New York. Sat, 8pm, North District Town Hall, 2 Lung Wan St, Sheung Shui, HK$80, HK$100; and Apr 28, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK, HK$100, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Concert by HK Music  Lover Chinese Orchestra
Wai Sing-fat conducts the orchestra performing works associated with different Chinese regions; magician Harry Wong guest presents. In Cantonese. Sat, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Raqs Fiesta
Argentinian-Arabic musician Mario Kirlis,  his music and dance troupe, and belly dancers Shanan and Antonella perform. Sat-Apr 25, 8pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$580 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2575 5838
Extra-curricular 
Peak Galleria Market
Open-air market with live animal presentations and handicraft, clothing and collectibles stalls. Today, 10am-5pm, Level 3, Green Terrace, The Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Rd, The Peak, free entry. Inquiries: 2523 6835 (weather hotline: 9247 5635)  
Exploration of Acrylic Painting
Painter Tsang Chui-mei teaches a course geared at developing participants' skills and personal styles in acrylic painting. In Cantonese and English. Today, Apr 25, May 2, 9, 16, 3pm-5pm, Blue Lotus Gallery, Block A, 5/F, U24, Wah Luen Industrial Building, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan, HK$1800 (for a total of five classes), includes starter's kit, snacks and drinks, registration required. Inquiries: bernice@bluelotus-gallery.com 
Echoes of the Rainbow: A Dialogue with Alex Law & Mabel Cheung
Filmmakers Alex Law Kai-yui  and Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting  discuss his semi-biographical drama about a working-class family's struggles to survive in the 1960s; University of HK faculty members C.H. Ng and Gina Marchetti  moderate. In Cantonese and English. Tomorrow, 6pm, Loke Yew Hall, University of HK, Main Campus, Pok Fu Lam, free, registration required. Inquiries: www.hku.hk/daao
An Evening at the Stephen  Hui Geological Museum 
Meet mineral collectors George Liu Guanghua, Jolyon Ralph and Steve Smale and tour the only museum in Hong Kong with a comprehensive display of minerals. In English. Tomorrow, 7pm, Lobby, Stephen Hui Geological Museum, James Lee Science Building, University of HK, Main Campus,  Pok Fu Lam, free. Inquiries: 2857 3464 
Exploring Burma to Myanmar
China Research & Exploration Society chairman Wong How-man  shares his impressions  of the Southeast Asian country.  In English. Tomorrow, 7.30pm (reception, 6.30pm), 2/F Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, HK$150, HK$100 (Royal Geographical Society members). Inquiries: 2583 9700
Passion Made Me Do It
Lotus Media House founder-CEO May Lee  discusses her professional journey from  broadcast journalism intern in San Francisco and  correspondent for news networks such  as CNN to launching a Singapore-based media production company.  In English.  Tue, 1.15pm (lunch, 12.45pm), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511 
Kunqu Acts of Traditional  Chinese Masculinities
University of Michigan ethnomusicologist Joseph Lam  discusses the ways in which the classical opera of  China provides objects, sites and processes for traditional Chinese men to  display their masculinity. In English. Tue, 4.30pm, Rm LG01 Hui Yeung Shing Building, Chung Chi College, Chinese University of HK, free. Inquiries: 2609 6716 
Say Your Piece!
Gillian Bickley leads an interactive evening  of English-language conversation on topics chosen by attendees. Tue, 7pm, The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$90, HK$75 (English-Speaking Union members). Inquiries: 2186 8449 (Mon-Fri mornings only) or esuhk@netvigator.com
The Art of Bamboo Carving
Palace Museum (Taipei) antiquities department chief curator Chi Jo-hsin  discusses bamboo carving in China since  the Ming dynasty. In English. Wed, 7pm (reception, 6.30pm), Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Rd, Central, HK$100. Free for members, registration required.  Inquiries: 2527 0696
Travellers' Speaking and Sharing Night
Eighteen travellers recount their experiences in Antarctica, Bhutan and other parts of the world. In English. Wed, 7pm, Hip Club & Hip Holiday, 6-7/F Parekh House, 63 Wyndham Street, Central. HK$100, reservation required. Inquiries: 9747 6807 
Cinema 
Hong Kong Auteur, Lung Kong
The HK Film Archive presents a programme of 15 films by Patrick Lung Kong and three reference films, including the following  two. Until May 8. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei  King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2734 2900
Mimi-Private Eye
Suspense-comedy about a teenager (Jeanette Lin Tsui) who loves detective novels and, with the help of her older brother, bumbles her way through crime solving. In Putonghua and Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 3pm, HK Film Archive. 
Prince of Broadcasters 
Drama about a womanising broadcaster (Patrick Tse Yin) and the schoolgirl daughter (Chan Chai-chung) of a big wig whose father disapproves of their courtship. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 5.30pm, HK Film Archive.  
Yasujiro Shimazu - Fanfare for the Common Man
The HK International Film Festival Society presents a programme of six films by the Japanese filmmaker, including the following one. Until May 2. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; and HK Space Museum,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$55 Urbtix.  Inquiries: www.hkiff.org
Our Neighbour Miss Yae
Domestic drama about a love triangle involving a  woman, a neighbour she thinks of as her brother and her married older sister. Stars Yukichi Iwata. In Japanese with English subtitles. Today, 5.45pm, HK Arts Centre,  May 2, 7.30pm, HK Space Museum. 
Theo Angelopoulos: The Last Modernist
The HK International Film Festival Society presents a programme of 12 films by the Greek filmmaker, including the following three. Until May 2. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East; and HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$55 Urbtix.  Inquiries: www.hkiff.org
The Dust of Time 
Drama about a Greek-American filmmaker (Willem Dafoe)  whose daughter suddenly goes missing while he is shooting a movie about his life. In English, Russian, German  and Greek with English subtitles.  Today,  7pm, HK Science Museum.   
The Beekeeper
Drama about a middle-aged schoolteacher (Marcello Mastroianni) who abruptly quits  his job and leaves his family to become a beekeeper.  In Greek and French with  English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm,  HK Space Museum, May 2, 2.30pm,  HK Science Museum.
Landscape in the Mist
Drama about two Greek children who go on a  road trip in search of their father whom they think lives in Germany. In Greek with English subtitles. Today, 9.20pm, HK Science Museum, May 1, 5.45pm, also May 2,  2.30pm, HK Arts Centre.  
Pearl River Delta
Peaches Christ Superstar  Featuring Chilly Gonzales The Canadian electro-punk musician (birthname Merrill Beth Nisker)  performs; DJ Frankie Lam and others support. Today, 5pm, Cotai Expo-Hall D, Venetian Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau, HK$300 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: (853) 2882 8818
The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo Yo Ma
The Chinese-American cellist and his ensemble perform works including Kim Dong Won's Baet Nore (Distant Horizons)  and Kayhan Kalhor's Silent City. Tue, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Ave Xian Xing Hai, 120-580 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 2870 0699 or www.ccm.gov.mo
15th Macau Myanmar Overseas  Chinese Water Festival
Annual celebratory event  that features activities  such as the Myanmar Tour & Water Festival Photo Exhibition, Fri-Apr 26, 10am-8pm, Macau Business Tourism Centre, Senado Square, Macau; a vehicle parade throught the streets of the Macau Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane, Sat-Apr 25, 10am - 8pm, starting point in front of Hotline Centre, Alameda Dr. Carlos Assumpcao 335-341, Macau; and the Myanmar and South-East Asia Delicacy and Culture Festival, Sat, noon-10.30pm, Three Lamps District, Rotunda Carlos da Maia, Macau.  Free admission. Inquiries:  (853) 2855 3995 
Yesterday Once More - Classic  Hits of The Carpenters Show
British tribute band the Karpenters perform the Carpenters' songs. Fri,  8pm, Shenzhen Concert Hall, 2016  Fuzhong 1st Rd, Futian District, Shenzhen, 120-680 yuan. Inquiries: en.piao.com.cn/guangzhou
LMF The Wild Lazy Tour Macao 2010
The Hong Kong hip-hop group in concert. Sat, 8pm, Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau, HK$200- HK$500 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:  (853) 2882 8818



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