ExhibitionsNear and ElsewhereHK-based Jo?o Vasco Paiva shows paintings and sculptures that reflect objects that are made by people but are then neglected or discarded.self storage Jan 18, 10am-7pm, 1/F Edouard Malingue Gallery, 8 Queen’s Rd Central. Inquiries: 2810 0317. Ends Jan 18Fotanian Open Studios 2014Fo Tan art district opens the doors to more than 100 studios, representing more than 300 artists, for public viewing. Jan 18-19, Jan 25-26, 2pm-6pm, various locations in Fo Tan and within walking distance of Fo Tan MTR station. Inquiries: 9762 5896. Ends Jan 19Journeys of Leung Ping-kwanLCSD presents a retrospective exhibition featuring the late Leung (aka Yasi) and his collaborators from 1949-2013. Includes a showcase of paintings, sculptures, literary works, installations, photographs and videos, talks and recitals. Mon-Tue, Thur-Sun, 10am-9pm, Wed, 1pm-9pm, HK Central Library, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay (guided tours conducted by professor Mary Wong Shuk-han of Lingnan University on Jan 18, 25, 4p m). Inquiries: 3150 1234. Presented with the “Yasi * We Friend” exhibition at Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Daily, noon-10pm. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Jan 28Performing ArtsThe Snow DragonABA Productions and Tall Stories present a play based on Toby Mitchell and Anna Lewenhaupt’s picture book about a young goat that meets a legendary snow dragon. In English. Part of KidsFest 2014. Jan 18, 19, 10am, noon, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$295-HK$395 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 7150Tuesdays with Morrie (11th-run)Chung Ying Theatre Company presents a drama about a sports reporter who rekindles a bond with his dying college professor 20 years after graduating. Based on the book by Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Jan 18-19, 2.45pm, Jan 18, 7.45pm, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$160-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 8106 8338The Happy PrinceMusical based on Oscar Wilde’s story of a swallow who befriends a statue. In Cantonese. Jan 18-19, 3pm, 8pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$200, HK$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9708 0818; 6227 6357Horrible Histories: Awful EgyptiansThe Birmingham Stage Company’s comedy about aspects of ancient Egypt such as the pharaohs, pyramids and mummies. Presented by ABA Productions. In English. Part of KidsFest 2014. Jan 18, 26, 3pm, 5pm, Jan 24, 5pm, 7.15pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$295-HK$395 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 7150I InfiniteTom Dale Company (UK) presents an experimental dance piece incorporating video installations and delving into the boundaries between artificial and real, digital and organic. Audience members sit close to the dancers, to be part of the show. Jan 18-19, 3pm, 8pm, Black Box Theatre, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323Pipe Organ ConcertHong Kong Cultural Centre presents a concert by Thomas Heywood, who performs with a handmade pipe organ said to be the largest mechanically operated instrument in Southeast Asia. Jan 18, 5pm, HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2734 2009Private PeacefulSimon Reade’s adaptation of the novel about a first world war soldier looking back on his life as he awaits death by firing squad. In English. Part of KidsFest 2014. Jan 18, 7.15pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$295-HK$395 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 7150Journey to the Wild WestHK Dance Company presents a musical based on the classic Chinese folklore of Master Tripitaka and his disciples, including the Monkey King. Jan 18 , 7.45pm, Jan 19, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix迷你倉 Inquiries: 3103 1889Cook Your LifeBravo Theatre’s May Chan Wai-sum serves up a solo comedy show about a woman who learns the importance of being true to oneself in relationships. In Cantonese. Jan 18, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3172 1780Schumann 1 & 2Hans Graf conducts cellist Qin Li-wei and the HK Philharmonic playing Schumann’s Symphonies No 1 and 2 and his Cello Concerto. Jan 18, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030W-indsJapanese boy band perform dance and hip hop hits. Jan 18, 8pm, AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau, HK$880, HK$1,280 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3549 8998HavokThrash metal band from Colorado bring machine-gun guitar riffs to HK. With Taiwanese band Deep Inside. Jan 18, 8.30pm, Hidden Agenda, 15-17 Tai Yip St, Kwun Tong, HK$230 (advance), HK$250 (door), ticketflap.com. Inquiries: havoc.ticketflap.comStand-Up ComedyDave Fulton, Gina Yashere and Dwight Slade serve up the laughs. In English. Jan 18, 9pm, The Punchline Comedy Club, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$320 Cityline. Inquiries: 2598 1222DJ SnakeThe electronic DJ performs. Jan 18, 10pm, Play, 1/F On Hing Bldg, 1 On Hing Tce, HK$200 (women), HK$300 (men). Inquiries: 2525 1318Underground 112The indie rock series kicks off its first show of the year with rock acts Carseat, Murmur and Hydroscope. Jan 18, 10pm, 1/F Backstage, 52-54 Wyndham St, Central, HK$120 (advance), HK$150 (door), ticketflap.com. Inquiries: 9486 4648CinemaMovie Talk IV: Herman YauFilm Programmes Office presents four films featuring work by the director, cinematographer, scriptwriter and producer, including the following three. From Jan 18-19. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900The Woman Knight of Mirror LakeYau’s 2011 biographical drama about Qui Jin, a feminist revolutionary figure, and her involvement in the uprisings against the Qing dynasty. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Jan 18, 2pmReunion + This is My HomeYau takes cinematographic duties in the drama Reunion, about the plight of a woman forced into prostitution to make ends meet. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. In This is My Home, Yau explores the hardships faced by foreigners looking for a better life in Hong Kong. In Cantonese with Chinese subtitles. Stars Ella Koon Yun-na and Chow Pak-ho. Jan 18, 4.30pmHong Kong Independent Film Festival 2014 (Part 1)Ying E Chi presents a programme of 16 indie films from across the globe, including the following three. Jan 18-Jan 26. All at HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 6282A Report from HanedaDocumentary about the protests by peasants against the construction of Narita Airport. In Japanese with English subtitles. Directed by Shinsuke Ogawa. Jan 18, 3pmThe Man from Island WestHuang Ming-chuan’s 1989 drama surrounding the plight of an aboriginal Taiwanese man attempting to assimilate into city life. In Atayal, Taiwanese and Mandarin with Chinese and English subtitles. Jan 18, 7.30pmSalaam CinemaIranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf explores themes of illusion, power, truth and reality in this docudrama centring on an open casting call for one of his movies. In Persian with English subtitles. Jan 18, 9.30pmTranscending Space and Time – Early Cinematic Experience of Hong KongLCSD presents four programmes with film footage representing historically significant parts of the city, including the following one. Until Mar 23. All at HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900DecadeFilm project with 10 chapters of historical footage exploring major changes in the city during the past decade. Jan 18, 7.30pm迷你倉將軍澳
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