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ExhibitionsSeen – Post No BillsStreet artist Seen's new works on canvas, as well as his iconic freehand graffiti works.迷你倉 Oct 15, 11am-8pm, Opera Gallery, W Place, 52 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2810 1208. Ends Oct 15Paper AffairsHong Kong-based artist Laura Li-Nogueira displays traditional Chinese paper-cutting works. Tue–Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 11am-7pm, Artify Gallery, 10/F, Block A, Ming Po Industrial Centre, 18 Ka Yip St, Chai Wan. Inquiries: 3543 1260. Ends Oct 17KNITeratureRetrospective look at knit works made by HK-based artist Movana Chen. Daily, 11am-7pm, ArtisTree, 1/F Cornwall House, TaiKoo Place, Island East. Inquiries: 5621 8631. Ends Oct 19Urban AnecdotesExhibition of paintings by Li Changlong, Liu Xintao and Wu Yiqiang. Mon-Fri, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sat, 11am-5pm, Sun and public holidays by appointment, Art Experience Gallery, Cable TV Tower, 9 Hoi Shing Rd, Tsuen Wan. Inquiries: 2110 9928. Ends Oct 19The Birth of a Hero – Ma Wing-shing's Comics WorksAn introspective look at the celebrated local comic artist with a collection of original works. Tue-Sun, 10am-8pm, Comix Home Base, 7 Mallory St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2824 5303. Ends Oct 20Radiant Legacy: Ancient Chinese Gold from the Mengdiexuan CollectionIn celebration of its 50th anniversary, Chinese University exhibits about 300 Eurasian and Chinese gold artefacts. Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm, (closed on public holidays), Gallery II, Art Museum, Chinese University of HK. Inquiries: 3943 7416. Ends Oct 27Observing in SilenceArtist Wong Hau-kwei displays Chinese ink paintings and previously unseen works tackling various political and social issues. Oct 15, 10am-6.30pm, Contemporary by Angela Li, 248 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 3571 8200. Ends Oct 15 ; Daily, 9am-11pm, HK Cultural Centre Exhibition Gallery, 4/F Administration Bldg, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2734 2009. Ends Oct 31Paintings and Calligraphy by Peng Ximing: The Buruxian Shi GiftPaintings, manuscripts, seals, photocopies, photographs and replicas of works by the landscape artist. Daily, 10am-5pm (closed onpublic holidays), Gallery I, Art Museum, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 3943 7416. Ends Nov 1Colours from InkChinese realist painter Ai Xuan's solo show with works featuring the land and people of Tibet. Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm (closed on Sun and public holidays), Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, 20 Ice House St, Central. Inquiries: 2580 0058. Ends Nov 2Everything IlluminatesJiang Pengyi displays photographs revealing the light that exists in everyday objects such as paper, chairs, candleholders and beds. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm (closed public holidays), Blindspot Gallery, 24-26A Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2517 6238. Ends Nov 2Light StreamNew and vintage large-scale projections of Chinese and English text from the Truisms, Living and Survival series of works by artist Jenny Holzer. Mon-Sat, 10am–7pm, Pearl Lam Galleries, 6/F, Pedder Bldg, 12 Pedder St, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1428. Ends Nov 2300 Families: Live in the Moment with HappinessFujifilm presents a collection of photographs by 12 local photographers that highlight the changing family dynamic in the city. Tue-Sun, 10am-8pm, HK Design Institute and HK Institute of Vocational Education, 3 King Ling Rd, Tseung Kwan O. Inquiries: 2777 1955. Ends Nov 3Performing ArtsStarlight ExpressAndrew Lloyd Webber's roller-skating rock musical. Oct 15-19, 22-26, 7.30pm, Oct 19, 26, 2.30pm, Oct 20, 27, 2pm, 7pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$395-HK$950 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8203 0299A Bowlful of Kindness (rerun)HKRep Theatre's drama about people trying to make ends meet in a changing society. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Oct 15-17, 19, 22-24, 26, 7.45pm, Oct 13, 19-20, 2.45pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)ABA Productions and The Reduced Shakespeare Company act out all of the Bard's plays in a fast-paced comedy. In English. Oct 16-19, 22-26, 7.45pm, Oct 19-20, 26-27, 3pm, Oct 20, 7pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$395-HK$695 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 7150Dragon QuartetViolinist Ning Feng and cellist Qin Liwei play works by Zolt�n Kod�ly, Alexander Borodin, Dmitri Shostakovich and Johan Halvorsen. Part of the Macau International Music Festival. Oct 16, 8pm, Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau, HK$150, HK$200 macauticket.com. Inquiries: fimm@icm.gov.mo or icm.gov.mo/fimmThe H?gl Fun BandEight-member folk band from Germany celebrate Oktoberfest in Macau. Oct 17-26, 6pm, Vista II, MGM Macau, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Nape, Macau, HK$100. Inquiries: hotelenquiry@mgmmacau.comShamBhaLaWanma Jiancuo choreographs this Tibetan dance theatre piece that taps into classical, folk, vajra and modern dance forms. Oct 17-18, 7.45pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 1889Sweet Dreams: Songs by Annie LennoxLennox's best-known work reinterpreted by Adelaide performer Michael Griffiths. Oct 17, 9.15pm, Oct 18, 10儲存倉45pm, Oct 19, 9.30pm, Oct 20, 7pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$280 (club members), HK$320 (non-members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251Party and Play Art: The OriginalFluorescent art performance by international artists Acet and J.M. Roberts. Oct 17, 11pm, Drop, B/F, On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$190. Inquiries: 2543 8856Alchemy (Ali McGregor)Soprano opera singer McGregor performs hit music from the 1940s to today. Oct 18, 7pm, Oct 19, 8.15pm, Oct 20, 2.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$280 (club members), HK$320 (non-members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251Anna KareninaEifman Ballet of St Petersburg's retelling of Leo Tolstoy's eponymous novel, set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Part of the World Cultures Festival. Oct 18-19, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$550 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044The Miracle WorkerChung Ying Theatre Company's drama about Helen Keller and her life-altering relationship with her teacher. In Cantonese. Oct 18-19, 7.30pm, Oct 19-20, 2.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120-HK$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3961 9800Electric Company: An Orchestra of LaptopsExperimental concert featuring musicians and programmers playing music created from computer software. Oct 18-19, 8pm, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 135 Junction Rd, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323The Guitar LegacyGuitarists Tommy Emmanuel and Martin Taylor play acoustic classics. Oct 18, 8pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 18 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai, HK$250-HK$650 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3575 9868Gulbenkian OrchestraPaul McCreesh and Li Biao conduct the orchestra playing Luis de Freitas Branco's Duas Melodias, Ney Rosauro's Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra and Dvor�k's Symphony No 9 in E minor, From the New World. Oct 18, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai s/n, Nape, Macau,HK$150-HK$300 macauticket.com. Inquiries: fimm@icm.gov.mo or icm.gov.mo/fimmJaap's Beethoven 5Jaap van Zweden conducts baritone Matthias Goerne and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra playing music such as Schubert's An Silvia Greisengesang, Strauss' Das Rosenband, and Beethoven's Symphony No 5. Oct 18-19, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030Pay It ForwardModern tap-dance show featuring local choreographers and tappers. Oct 18-19, 8pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, HK$160, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323The Lost World (Rerun)Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection and Draw Together enourage the audience to participate in this drama. Audience members should bring their own pencils or crayons to draw. Paper and boards will be provided. In English with Chinese and English surtitles. Oct 19-20, 2.30pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, HK$150, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2520 1716CinemaSpanish Film Festival 2013Six films in Spanish, including the following three. Until Oct 17. Palace IFC, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$90; Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$65 cinema.com.hk. Inquiries: 2388 0002No Rest for the WickedBased on the 2004 terrorist bombing in Madrid, this action-thriller centres on a police inspector involved in a triple murder case that may incriminate him. In Spanish with English subtitles. Oct 15, 9.50pm, Broadway CinemathequeSleep TightHorror-thriller about a concierge's sick obsession with one of his female tenants. In Spanish with English subtitles. Oct 15, 9.50pm, Palace IFCDon't Be AfraidDrama centring on a sexual abuse case told from the perspective of the young child who was abused since the age of seven. In Spanish with English subtitles. Oct 17, 9.50pm, Palace IFCRepertory Cinema 2013 – Italian Neo-realism CinemaFilm Programmes Office present 16 neo-realist films, including the following two. Until Oct 19. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$55 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900Do You Like Women (Teresa Venerdi)Vittorio De Sica directs and stars in this 1941 comedy of errors about a doctor who falls heavily in debt, only to marry a wealthy woman while being courted by another. In Italian with English subtitles. Oct 18, 8pm, HK Film ArchiveMiracle in MilanVittorio De Sica's 1951 drama about an orphan boy confronted by greedy land developers looking to evict him from oil-rich land. In Italian with Chinese and English subtitles. Oct 19, 2pm, HK Film ArchiveHKIFF Cine FanThe society presents films to broaden audience appreciation, including the following one. UA Langham Place, 8/F-11/F Langham Place, 8 Argyle St, Mong Kok; The Grand Cinema, 2/F Elements, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon, HK$75; HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East; HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST; HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$65 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2970 33008?Comedy-drama about a director who is overwhelmed by the large-scale science fiction production of his next film. In Italian, French, English and German with Chinese and English subtitles. Oct 19, 9.15pm, HK Arts Centre迷你倉最平