ExhibitionsMy DearMeng Yan’s paintings reveal her personal thoughts on fortune and joy.迷你倉 Dec 5, 10.30am-7pm, EC Gallery, 72A Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2519 6178. Ends Dec 5SojournDrawings by New York-based Sarah Tse and Tokyo-based Momoko Suzuki reflect on time, memory and imagination. Dec 5 , 10am-7pm, Artify Gallery, 10/F, Block A, Ming Po Industrial Centre, 18 Ka Yip St, Chai Wan. Inquiries: 3543 1260. Ends Dec 5Hua PingAustralian Belinda Fox displays paintings about light figuration and subtle abstraction. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11am-5pm, The Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2291 0006. Ends Dec 7Enigmatic EyesCanadian Pauline Gagnon’s show of 13 original portraits, mostly of mixed-media collages. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm, Fabrik Contemporary Art, 1102 Nam Wo Hang Bldg, 148 Wing Lok St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2811 9015. Ends Dec 10Serendipity RevealedHempel Galleries with the Colombo Art Biennale and Visual Arts Projects display works by Sri Lankans Anoli Perera and 2011 Sovereign Art Prize HK winner Pala Pothupitiye that explore untold stories in the aftermath of civil war in their homeland. Opening reception Dec 5, 6.30pm-9pm. By appointment only. Visual Arts Projects, 2/F, 126 Wing Lok St, Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 9757 9869. Ends Dec 10Performing ArtsSleeping BeautyHong Kong Players’ panto version of the classic fairy tale. In English. Dec 5-7, 7.30pm, Dec 7-8, 2.30pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$250-HK$330 Urbtix. Inquiries: hongkongplayers.comDeerhunter + SebadohIndie rockers from Atlanta headline with lo/fi pioneers Sebadoh from Massachusetts, Dec 5, 8pm , Kitec, 1 Trademart Dr, Kowloon Bay, HK$430 (group discounts available) Ticketflap. Inquiries: ticketflap.comEastern Europe Postcards with Paul WatkinsComposer Martyn Brabbins and cellist Paul Watkins play Dvor�k, Bart�k, Arvo P?rt and Lutoslawski. Dec 5, 8pm , HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall. Pre-concert talk by Joanna C. Lee in Cantonese in 4/F foyer of the HK Cultural Centre Auditoria Building. HK$140-HK$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2332Tang Sai Cheong (Since 1894)The New-Wrighting Series’ drama revolving around a secondary school student who develops an intense fascination for the historical figure Cheong. In Cantonese. Dec 5-8, 8pm, Dec 7-8, HKRep Black Box, 8/F, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen’s Rd Central, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900The Ugly OneComedy adaptation of Marius von Mayenburg’s drama about a man’s obsession with beauty and the price he pays once he’s achieved it. In Cantonese. Dec 5-8, 8pm, Cattle Depot Theatre, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, HK$160 (Dec 5), HK$180 (Dec 6-8) Urbtix. Inquiries: 2503 1630Elaborate Clockwork MischiefThree-piece play jazz, blues, rock, Latin and fusion. Dec 5, 8.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$110 (advance/club members), HK$150 (on day/non-members). Inquiries: 2521 72512013 Chinese Composers’ FestivalIncludes three chamber concerts: Dec 5, 8pm: HK New Music Ensemble perform eight chamber works by Chan Ka-nin, Chen Xiaoyong and others; Dec 6, 8pm: performance of small-scale chamber works by local composers. Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen’s Rd Central, HK$100, HK$150 Urbtix. Dec 7, 8pm: Yan Hui-chang conducts the HK Chinese Orchestra performing works by Guo Wenjing, Wang Jianmin, Liu Wenjin and Richard Tsang. HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2722 1630The Woman in BlackABA Productions’ gothic drama based on Susan Hill’s horror novella of the same name, about mysterious appearances of a woman dressed in black. In English. Dec 5-7, 8pm, Dec 8, 3pm, 7pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$396-HK$795 (student concessions available) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 7150In Search of the Grand View GardenCity Contemporary Dance Company presents Willy Tsao’s show about a group of young travellers who arrive at an extraordinary garden and assume the roles of characters from the classic novel The Dream of the Red Chamber. Dec 6-7, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$140-HK$500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803Sounds Great: Movies and MusicalsHK Sinfonietta join West End singers Jayne O’Mahony and John Langley, conductor Roderick Dunk and concertmaster James Cuddeford performing hits from famous musicals. Dec 6-7, 8pm, Dec 8, 3pm , City Hall Concert Hall, HK$150-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336Alan Tam and Hacken LeeCanto-pop veterans 自存倉eam up to perform classic hits. Dec 6-15, 8.15pm, Dec 8, 14-15, 2.30pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2760 4143Stephanie ChengCanto-pop singer in concert. Dec 6-7, 8.15pm, Kitec, 1 Trademart Dr, Kowloon Bay, HK$300, HK$480 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2313 9198Fantastic DayThe band celebrate the release of their album, Innocent. Laura Palmer, Twisterella, Songs for Children and murmur in support. Dec 6, 8.30pm, Hidden Agenda, 2A, Wing Fu Industrial Bldg, 15 Tai Yip St, Kwun Tong, HK180, HK$209 (one drink + CD), HK$269 (one drink + vinyl album), HK$309 (drink + CD + vinyl). Inquiries: 9170 6073Rock up the NightHong Kong band 5 Dollar Tux blend classic rock with psychedelic and classical elements. Pro Music support. Dec 6, 9pm , Fringe Dairy, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$130. Inquiries: 2521 7251Blohk PartyHip hop concert featuring Pharrell Williams, Pusha T, DJ Breakbot, locals Edison Chen, LMF, 24Herbs, SkiBs and others. Dec 7, noon-10pm, West Kowloon Cultural District, West Kowloon, HK$888 (advance before Dec 7), HK$1,288 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9168 9713GigRachel Believes in Me, 9 Maps, Jing Wong, and The Bollands perform in a veritable feast of indie-folk. Dec 7, 9pm , Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$80 (advance/club members), HK$100 (on day and non-members). Inquiries: 2521 7251DJ Jazzy JeffThe multi-platinum producer and influential hip hop DJ hits the decks. Dec 7, 11.45pm, Club Cubic, Level 2, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau HK$250. Inquiries: rsvp@cubic-cod.comJapanese MatryominsMasami Takeuchi and his ensemble play Russian matryoshka doll-shaped electronic instruments. Dec 8, 12.30pm , Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Concert only: HK$150 (child), HK$260 (adult); concert + matryomin workshop afterwards, HK$240-HK$350. Inquiries: 2521 7251The Young Person’s Guide to the OrchestraLeisure and Cultural Service Department presents the HK Youth Symphony Orchestra performing orchestral classics, including Schubert’s Symphony No 3 in D major, Britten’s titular piece, the theme song from filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s animation Laputa: Castle in the Sky and others. Dec 8, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$40-HK$80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2796 1003Kool & the GangThese American funk legends have won two Grammy awards and 31 gold and platinum records. Dec 8, 7.45pm , The Venetian Macao, Taipa, Macau, HK$200-HK$600 Cotai Ticketing. Inquiries: 2882 8818CinemaWildest Weather in the Solar System 3-DShow delving into the turbulent and extreme weather conditions in our solar system. Until Dec 30. English shows: Wed, Fri, 6.10pm; otherwise in Cantonese. Narration in English, Cantonese, Putonghua and Japanese available with headphones. Mon, Wed-Sun and public holidays, 2.40pm, 6.10pm, Sun and public holidays 11.10am, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009Morning MatineeFilm Programmes Office presents a selection of Chinese films screened on Friday mornings including the following two. Until Dec 27. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$20 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900To Sell a Human HeadAdapted from the folktale Chamber of Powder and Rouge, this drama follows a family on the run after being branded traitors by the prime minister. Directed and written by Lo Yu-kei. In Cantonese. Dec 6, 11am, HK Film ArchiveFollow the HusbandComedy-drama surrounding a soon-to-be-wed couple who go out of their way to appease their parents and respect their outdated and traditional ways. Directed by Chu Kea. In Cantonese. Dec 13, 11am, HK Film ArchiveChinese Film Panorama 2013Film Programmes Office presents 10 recently released mainland films, including the following two. Until Dec 15. HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST; HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East; HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$55 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900; Cine-Art House, G278-280 & 283, Amoy Plaza, Amoy Gardens, 77 Ngau Tau Kok Rd, Ngau Tau Kok, HK$55 cityline. Inquiries: 2827 4778Beijing BluesPolice drama about plain-clothes officers patrolling the capital’s streets. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Dec 14, 8pm, HK Film ArchiveKill the BossComedy drama surrounding the misadventures of two recent university graduates who swap identities after being given the wrong jobs at a fashion company. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Dec 15, 4pm, Cine-Art House迷你倉
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