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ExhibitionsLui Shou-kwanLui displays about 25 ink paintings from 1962-1975, including HK and Taiwan landscapes.儲存 Tue-Sat, 10.30am-5.30pm (closed public holidays), Alisan Fine Arts, room 2305, Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends Nov 9Now and Then: Contemporary Ink PaintingsLocal artist Koon Wai-bong's contemporary ink paintings on display. Mon- Sat, 11am-7pm, Grotto Fine Art, 2/F, 31C-D Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends Nov 9Sweeet!Otaku artist Mr. displays playful anime/manga style paintings set against abstract backdrops. Tue-Sat, 11am-8pm, Galerie Perrotin, 17/F, 50 Connaught Rd, Central. Inquiries: 3758 2180. Ends Nov 9Teresita Fern�ndezAmerican artist exhibits landscape paintings on her debut solo show in China. Tue-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 11am-7pm, Lehmann Maupin, 407 Pedder Bldg, 12 Pedder St, Central. Inquiries: 2530 0025. Ends Nov 9Around the World in 8,000 Days: Travels With Michael Palin. Photographs by Basil PaoPao documents Palin's epic journeys across the globe with his camera. Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-7pm, HK Maritime Museum, Central Ferry Pier No 8, Central. Inquiries: 3713 2500. Ends Nov 10Trial Date of Fairy TaleArtist Zhou Ying displays oil paintings of colourful scenery with cosmetics. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Sun, 1pm-7pm (closed public holidays), EC Gallery, 72A Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2519 6178. Ends Nov 10Performing ArtsDinner for OneTaiwan's Theatre de la Sardine presents a one-woman drama about a lonely clown seeking love. In Mandarin. Nov 7-9, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$128 (Fringe Club members), HK$160 (non-members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251The MaidsDrama based on Jean Genet's play about two maids who act out sadomasochistic rituals involving the killing of their madam. In English. Nov 7-9, 7.30pm, Nov 9, 2pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9197 9905A Clockwork OrangeABA Productions and Glynis Henderson Productions present an all-male cast in this drama based on Anthony Burgess' cult novel about the violent exploits of a teen and the government's attempt to reform him. In English. Nov 7-9, 8pm, Nov 9-10, 3pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$395-HK$695, HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 7150Tango PassionHK Tertiary Students' Ensemble presents tango music by Argentinian Eduardo Tami performing the titular piece. Nov 7, 8pm, I Plus Development & Exchange Centre, 38 Nelson St, Mong Kok, HK$200 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9212 5172War RequiemLorin Maazel conducts soprano Nancy Gustafson, tenor Andrew Kennedy, baritone Christian Gerhaher, the HK Philharmonic and other musicians performing Britten's War Requiem. Nov 7, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$220-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030Chet LamLocal singer-songwriter in concert. Nov 7-9, 8.15pm, Nov 9, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$280, HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2214 9399Ahuja StepResident DJ Anil Ahuja spins drum and bass and jungle beats. Nov 7, 10pm, Play, 1/F On Hing Bldg, 1 On Hing Tce, Central. Inquiries: 2525 1318Paper Cut DreamerMythological play mixing shadow play with paper cutting, acting and dancing. In Mandarin (parts). Part of the Taiwan Culture Festival 2013. Nov 8-9, 7.30pm, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 135 Junction Rd, HK$120, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2180 9595Majestic Drums XVIIINext in the drum concert series features Chio-tian Folk Drums & Arts Troupe of Taiwan, HK Synergy 24 Drum Competition 2012 champion Rong Chenchu and HK Chinese Orchestra percussionist Gao Shan. Nov 8, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600The MemorandumClass 7A Drama's interpretation of playwright V�clav Havel's satirical drama about absurdities related to the government's efforts to create a new language. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Nov 8-9, 8pm, Nov 10, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$140, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 8102 3768One Ok RockJapanese rock four-piece in concert. Nov 8, 8pm, AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau, HK$480, HK$780 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8100 0138Super Woman UnmaskedThree-woman cabaret that explores themes of womanhood, power, sex, beauty and the feminine muse. In English. Nov 8-9, 8pm, Bisous, 9/F LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham St, Central, HK$200, HK$300. Inquiries: 2501 0002OculusThe late Wu Kuo-chu's dance production debuts in the city with the Taiwanese dance troupe Cloud Gate 2. No dialogue. Nov 8-9, 8.15pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$420 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2566 9696City LinesAn evening of live music with indie folk band 9 Maps and cleen among others. Nov 8, 10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (Club members, advance), HK$130 (on day). Inquiries: 2521 7251DJ KayperThe DJ and radio presenter mixes it up with a blend of hip hop, rock and dance mus迷你倉c. Nov 8, 10pm, Boujis HK, 37-43 Pottinger St, Central, HK$250 (non-members), free for women. Inquiries: 2323 0200Jesse TittsworthProducer, DJ and label owner plays a mix of house, hip hop and techno. Nov 8, 10pm, Volar, Basement, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, HK$200 ticketflap.com. Inquiries: 2810 1510Jun KungMulti-instrumentalist performs hit music. Nov 8, 10pm, V.WA, 2/F Chuang's Enterprises Bldg, 382 Lockhart Rd, Causeway Bay, HK$200. Inquiries: 3583 3311Ryan ElliottAmerican DJ spins techno. Nov 8, 10pm, Bassment, LG/F, 13 Lyndhurst Tce, Central, HK$150 (door). Inquiries: 2815 0868On Golden PondVeteran stage actor Chung King-fai leads a reading of Ernest Thompson's 1979 play surrounding the domestic issues of a couple in their twilight years. In Cantonese. Nov 9, Jan 25, 3pm, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2353 0880Dave Colquhoun and Juke BoxAcoustic Jam with Colquhoun and classic rock by Juke Box. Nov 9, 6pm, 9.30pm respectively. The Wanch, 54 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, no cover charge. Inquiries : 2861 1621Girls' GenerationK-pop idols in concert. Nov 9-10, 7.30pm, AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau, HK$480-HK$1,680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2905 8134Short-cut to Classical MusicYip Wing-sie conducts the HK Sinfonietta playing Beethoven's Coriolan Overture, Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra and Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture. Nov 9, 7.30pm, Nov 10, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336The 11th HK Synergy 24 Drum CompetitionFinal round of HK Chinese Orchestra's annual Chinese drum competition. Nov 9, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600Flute Recital By Mathew WuWu plays music including Claude-Paul Taffanel's Andante Pastoral et Scherzettino, Otar Taktakishvili's Sonata for Flute and Piano, and others. Nov 9, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$130, HK$220 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2997 0330Romafest – A Gypsy Song and Dance FiestaSong and dance performance by the Gypsy Dance Theatre of Romania. Part of the World Cultures Festival. Nov 9, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$140-HK$320 Urbtix; Nov 10, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044CinemaHong Kong Asian Film Festival 2013The HK Asian Film Festival Society presents a collection of films from across Asia, including the following five. Until Nov 19. Star Hall, Kitec, 1 Trademart Dr, Kowloon Bay, HK$90 hkticketing.com.hk; Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$70 cinema.com.hk; Palace IFC, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$90 cinema.com.hk; Broadway The One, 6-11/F, The One, 100 Nathan Rd, TST, HK$75 cinema.com.hk. Inquiries: hkaff.asiaPrincess Sakura: Forbidden PleasureBased on the kabuki play Sakurahime Azuma, this period drama revolves around a princess tormented by her obsession with a tattooed man who raped her. In Japanese with Chinese and English subtitles. Nov 7, 7.50pm, Palace IFCStray DogsTsai Ming-liang's drama looks at a destitute family living on the fringes of Taiwanese society. In Mandarin with English subtitles. Nov 7, 9.45pm, Broadway The OneNobody's HomeDirector Deniz Akcay Katiksiz draws from personal experience in this drama about how a family deals with the death of the father. In Turkish with English subtitles. Nov 7, 9.50pm, Nov 10, 4.20pm, Broadway CinemathequeMary is Happy, Mary is HappyWriter-director Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit took more than 400 consecutive Tweets from an anonymous girl as his inspiration for this drama following a high school senior navigating the unpredictable waters of teen life. In Thai with English subtitles. Nov 8, 7.20pm, Broadway Cinematheque; Nov 9, 9.50pm, Broadway The One; Nov 13, 7.30pm, Palace IFCDoomsday BookSci-fi anthology surrounding three doomsday scenarios. Directed by Kim Jee-woon and Yim Pil-sung. In Korean with English subtitles. Nov 8, 7.40pm, Palace IFC; Nov 13, 9.50pm, Broadway CinemathequeHKIFF Cine FanHK International Film Festival Society presents an ongoing programme of films to broaden audience appreciation, including the following three. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$65 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2970 3300Bay of AngelsJacques Demy's 1963 drama about a gambling addict who finds a man she believes is her lucky charm and the romance that develops between them. In French with English and Chinese subtitles. Nov 8, 7.30pm, Dec 25, 2.30pm, HK Arts CentreThe Young Girls of RochefortIn Jacques Demy's 1967 musical, twin sisters dream of becoming stars. In French and English with English subtitles. Nov 10, 2pm, Dec 27, 7.30pm, HK Arts CentreDonkey SkinMusical revolving around a princess who escapes her incestuous father to find her prince charming. In French with English subtitles. Nov 10, 6pm, Dec 28, 2.30pm, HK Arts Centre儲存倉