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ExhibitionsEnigmatic EyesCanadian Pauline Gagnon's show of 13 original portraits, mostly mixed-media collages.mini storage Dec 10, 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 present works by Sri Lankans Anoli Perera and 2010 Sovereign Art Prize HK winner Pala Pothupitiye that explore untold stories in the aftermath of civil war in their homeland. Dec 10, 10am-6pm. By appointment only. Visual Arts Projects, 2/F, 126 Wing Lok St, Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 9757 9869. Ends Dec 10Tian Yi Ge's CollectionDisplay of books, calligraphy and other pieces from China's oldest remaining library – located in Ningbo, Zhejiang, and dating back to the 16th century. Dec 10, 10am-6pm, The Gallery, Jao Tsung-I Academy, 800 Castle Peak Rd. Inquiries: 2310 4010. Ends Dec 10Rite of Spring ExhibitionExhibition on the monumental yet controversial ballet that arguably pioneered modernism in music and dance. Dec 10-15, Daily, 9am-11pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2268 7323. Ends Dec 15ExpressionArt specialist Martin Klosterfelde examines humankind with his selection of works by artists such as Frank Auerbach, John Bock, Ai Weiwei and others. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Ben Brown Fine Arts, 301 Pedder Bldg, 12 Pedder St, Central. Inquiries: 2522 9600. Ends Feb 15, 2014KarmaLocal sculptor Danny Lee Chin-fai's works portray the beauty of nature. Mon-Fri, 8am-11pm, Sat, 9am-7pm, Sun, 10am-9pm (Until Dec 20, Feb 3-16); Mon-Sat, 9am-7pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm (Dec 21-Feb 2), Ping Yuan and Kinmay W Tang Gallery, Lee Shau Kee Library, HK University of Science & Technology, Clear Water Bay. Inquiries: 2358 6710. Ends Feb 16, 2014History in Prints: The 1911 Revolution in GuangdongLeisure and Cultural Services Department and the Sun Yat-sen Library of Guangdong present more than 100 artefacts and photographs of the revolution, with special emphasis on Dr Sun Yat-sen and the Tongmenghui. Mon-Wed, Fri, 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm (closed Thur except public holidays), Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, 7 Castle Rd, Mid-Levels, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2367 6373. Ends May 14, 2014 Performing ArtsArirang, The New WavesFive new works from composers from Hong Kong, the mainland, South Korea and the US who hope to preserve culture in the modern world. Dec 10, 7.30pm , HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts. Free tickets available on first-come, first-served basis. Inquiries: 3568 8470Elvis McGonagallOne-man stand-up comic show featuring the poet. Dec 10-14, 7.45pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$160 (club members), HK$200 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251Alan Tam and Hacken LeeCanto-pop veterans team up to perform classic hits. Dec 10-15, 8.15pm, 14-15, 2.30pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2760 4143Anders Bergcrantz Quartet EastSwedish trumpeter plays soulful, dynamic jazz. Dec 11, 9.30pm , Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150. Inquiries: 2521 7251The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeFaust International Youth theatre presents CS Lewis' children's classic. Dec 12-14, 7.30pm, Dec 14-15, 2.30pm, Dec 15, 11am, Drama Theatre HK Academy for Performing Arts, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$220-HK$270 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288Steven Mead & The Festival BrassEuphonium player Mead leads the HK Festival Wind Orchestra brass players performing a collection of bass music. Dec 13, 8pm, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, HK$150, HK$190 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9885 8898Listen Up! 86Typhoon benefit concert for Philippines with Japanese bands, Beat Together, Mahotriho, Jitterbug, Stacs and Morino/Hiroshi/Koya/Jimi Blues Quartet. All musician fees go to Philippines Red Cross. Dec 13, 9pm , Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$110 (advance), HK$140 (on day). Inquiries: 2521 7251Le Guarattelle di Pulcine迷你倉laGianluca Di Matteo brings traditional Neapolitan puppet theatre to the city. Dec 14, 4pm, 122 Hoi Bun Rd, Kwun Tong; Dec 15, 12pm, Island East Markets, Tong Chong St, Quarry Bay; Dec 15, 4pm, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, Shouson Theatre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: bit.ly/170k75yMiss KittinThe French DJ brings her Gallic charms and electro-techno groove to the dance floor. Dec 14, 10pm, Volar basement, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Central, HK$200. Inquiries: volar.com.hkFerry Corsten, Aly & FilaBack-to-back sets from the Dutch DJ and the Egyptian trance duo. Dec 14, 11.30pm, Club Cubic, Level 2, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau, HK$300. Inquiries: rsvp@cubic-cod.comChoir Aid: Songs in the Key of ChristmasSeven choirs come together to sing in support of the HK Red Cross' Southeast Asia Relief Fund. Dec 15, 3.30pm , St John's Cathedral , Garden Rd, Central. Minimum suggested donation HK$200. Inquiries: hkwmvc@gmail.comCinemaThe 42nd French Cinepanorama – HK French Film Festival 2013Alliance Fran?aise de HK presents more than 50 films, including the following one. Until Dec 12. AMC Pacific Place, Level 1, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, HK$90 amccinemas.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; City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$60 Urbtix; HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$60 Urbtix; Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$70 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2823 4916 or hkfrenchfilmfestival.comTrue FriendsDrama about a man living a lie-free life and holding others to his high standards. In French with English subtitles. Dec 12, 7.50pm, AMC Pacific PlaceMorning MatineeFilm Programmes Office presents a selection of Chinese films screened on Friday mornings, including the following two movies. Until Dec 27. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$20 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900Follow the HusbandComedy-drama surrounding a soon-to-be-wed couple who go out of their way to please their parents and honour their outdated and traditional ways. Directed by Chu Kea. In Cantonese. Dec 13, 11am, HK Film ArchiveAn Affair Between a Man and a GhostDrama centring on the complex love between a man and woman that develops into a generations-long affair involving the ghost of one of them and the other's child. Directed by Mok Hong-si. In Cantonese. Dec 20, 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 grads who swap identities after finding jobs at a fashion company. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Dec 15, 4pm, Cine-Art HouseHKIFF Cine FanHK International Film Festival Society presents an ongoing programme of films to broaden audience appreciation, including the following two. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$65 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2970 3300The Lovely Month of MayDocumentary on the lives of Parisians in the aftermath of the Algerian War. Directed by Chris Marker and Pierre Lhomme. Dec 21, 2.30pm, HK Arts Centre; Dec 25, 7pm, HK Arts CentreMan with a Movie CameraDziga Vertov roams the streets of the Soviet Union incorporating cinematic techniques in documenting the life and people of Moscow, Odessa and Kiev. Silent with music. Dec 22, 2.30pm, Dec 28, 7.45pm, HK Arts Centre文件倉