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ExhibitionsDoublethinkHungarian Kata Legrady and Chinese Wang Luyan display works that look at themes of unrestrained consumption, vengeance and violence.儲存 Dec 28, 10am-6pm, P�kin Fine Arts (HK), 16/F Union Industrial Bldg, 48 Wong Chuk Hang Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2177 6190. Ends Dec 28�tudes for the 21st CenturyLarge-scale multichannel video installation – a collaboration by Robert Cahen, John Conomos, Steve Hui and Kingsley Ng – tackling the themes of art and art-making. Dec 28, 10am-7pm, Osage HK, 4/F Union Hing Yip Factory Bldg, Hing Yip St, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2389 8332. Ends Dec 28Half InnocenceTam Wai-pin uses objects, images and texts to illustrate a history that didn't and couldn't exist. Dec 28, 10am-7pm, a.m. space, 1C Kingearn Bldg, 24-26 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2547 9898. Ends Dec 28FriendsNguyen Thanh Binh displays a collection of contemporary paintings that draw inspiration from women and girls garbed in traditional Vietnamese ao dai. Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends Dec 31A Whimsical Christmas with Javier Gonzalez BurgosThe Argentinian displays his installations featuring a giant cat, Christmas deer with musical instruments and other animal characters in a Christmas forest. Daily, 10am-10pm, 2/F Atrium, Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2118 8900. Ends Jan 1Performing ArtsThe Legend of MuiA tribute show by Dramatic Artisan explores the life of the late Anita Mui Yim-fong. In Cantonese. Dec 28, 2pm, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$96 (club members, students, senior citizens), HK$120 (general) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251The Happy PrinceBased on Oscar Wilde's short story, this drama, produced by the Chung Ying Theatre Company, follows a prince in search of happiness. In Cantonese. Dec 28-29, 2.30pm, Dec 28, 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120-HK$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 8106 8338The NutcrackerHK Ballet's annual rendition of the holiday classic with live music by the HK Sinfonietta. Dec 28-29, 2.30pm, Dec 28, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$140-HK$1,500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724Table for SickSiu Yin Theatre presents a drama looking at the intriguing encounters of a group of people in search of love and happiness at a dating agency. In Cantonese. Dec 28-29, 3pm , Dec 28, 8pm, Black Box Theatre, Jockey Club Creative Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9650 9862The PancakesSolo Canto-pop act in concert. Dec 28-29, 3.15pm, 8pm, Music Zone@E-Max, Kitec, 1 Trademart Dr, Kowloon Bay, cityline.com. Inquiries: 2111 5333The 120th Anniversary of Mei Lanfang World TourBeijing Opera Troupe and Beijing Wenchuang International Cultural Communication honour the opera artist with a performance of classic Beijing repertoires led by Mei's son, Baojiu. Dec 28-29, 7.30pm, Sunbeam Theatre, 423 King's Rd, North Point, HK$180-HK$680. Tickets available at Sunbeam Theatre and Tom Lee Music. Inquiries: 2111 5333Live TubeLocal pop stars and bands such as Ivana Wong, Kolor, and others perform. Dec 28, 8pm, Kitec, 1 Trademart Dr, Kowloon Bay, free with registration at livetube.hk. Inquiries: 2111 5333Mark Nizer 3-DOne-man show with juggling, music, lights, effects and comedy. Dec 28, 8pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po, HK$120-HK$180; Dec 29, 3pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, HK$160, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323ZukShow 2013Guangzhou's Chui Ball Tong and Mister Mouth from Taiwan perform alongside local acts Chochukmo and Qiu Hong. Dec 28, 8pm, The Hang Out, 2 Holy Cross Path, Sai Wan Ho, HK$200, ticketflap.com. Inquiries: 2568 1110Alfred HuiCanto-pop singer in concert. Dec 28-29, 8.15pm, Kitec, 1 Trademart Dr, Kowloon Bay, HK$300-HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288Joey YungCanto-pop queen in concert. Dec 28, 8.15pm, Jan 1, 6.30pm, Jan 2-6, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$200-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2835 6688A Tribute to Lou ReedLocal bands Self-Ox Randomness, Teenage Riot, Shelf-Index, and PMJ pay tribute to the late rock legend. Dec 29, 8.30pm, Hidden Agenda, 2A, 15-17 Tai Yip St, Kwun Tong, HK$100 ticke迷你倉flap.com. Inquiries: 9170 6073Alwin WongLocal musician performs for the first time in 10 years for a charity concert. Dec 30, 8pm, Kitec, 1 Trademart Dr, Kowloon Bay, HK$200-HK$500 cityline.com. Inquiries: 2111 5333New Year's Eve – Viennese TreatsMaestro Johannes Wildner conducts the HK Philharmonic playing a selection of Strauss classics. Dec 30-31, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160-HK$420 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030Studio 54 PartyRing in the new year with the vibe of the storied New York club of the 1970s. Dec 31, 6.30pm, 208 Duecento Otto, 208 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan, HK$588, HK$888. Inquiries: 2549 0208The Masquerade BallClub 18's New Year's Eve celebration features five international EDM DJs with dancers. Dec 31, 9pm, Club 18, 18 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, HK$280-HK$580 hkevents.com. Inquiries: 2146 8000Queen Sea Big SharkBeijing rockers play their hits with guests Fantastic Day and DJ Kawayama, along with neon dancing lights, for a New Year's Eve party. Dec 31, 9.30pm, Hidden Agenda, Wing Fu Industrial Bldg, 15-17 Tai Yip St, Ngau Tau Kok, HK$200 (advance), HK$250 (door) ticketflap.com. Inquiries: 9170 6073Alivenotdead.com's New Year's Eve CountdownDJ Becareful Lee (actor Sam Lee), three-time Japan DMC champion VDJ Ta-Shi, rapper MastaMic, and cabaret dancers help ring in the new year. Dec 31, 10pm, Armani/Priv�, Chater House, Central, HK$400 (early bird), HK$800 (door), HK$300 (after 1am) eventbrite.hk. Inquiries: alivenotdead.com/NYEBlack and Gold Masquerade BallNew Year's Eve party with international guest DJs Pablo Fierro, Miss Bad Kiss, and others. Dec 31, 10pm, Ozone, The Ritz-Carlton, 1 Austin Rd West, HK$600 eventbrite.com. Inquiries: 2263 2270Bring the BrightNew Year's Eve bash with DJs Kenji Hidaka, Andrew Hendley and Angus Wong. Dec 31, 10pm, Woobar, 6/F W Hotel, 1 Austin Rd, Kowloon Station, HK$688. Inquiries: 3717 2889 or festive.hk@whotels.comChina Rouge BashesCabaret and masquerade ball countdown party. Dec 31, 10pm, China Rouge, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau, HK$680 (advance), HK$880 (door). Inquiries: chinarouge@ galaxyentertainment.comNew Year's Eve Bass PartyMagnetic Soul presents international drum-and-bass act Enei, with mega bass music from DJs such as Saiyan, Muggsy, Enso and others. Dec 31, 10pm, Struggle Unit, 6/F, Lee Ka Industrial Building, No 8 Ng Fong St, San Po Kong, HK$150. Inquiries: 9099 1930New Year's Eve Countdown Party featuring Andy MoorGrammy-nominated electronic dance DJ performs with local DJ Sesco. Dec 31, 10pm, Club Cubic, Level 2, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau, HK$500. Inquiries: info@cubic-cod.comJacques StotzemThe acoustic finger-style guitarist performs. Jan 1-2, 8pm, Tom Lee Academy, Mega Box, Kowloon Bay, HK$200, HK$300 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9551 5884CinemaHKIFF Cine FanHK International Film Festival Society presents an ongoing programme of films to broaden audience appreciation, including the following four. All at HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$65 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2970 3300Donkey SkinMusical revolving around a princess who escapes from her incestuous father to find her prince charming. In French with English subtitles. Dec 28, 2.30pmMan with a Movie CameraSilent documentary by Dziga Vertov, who roamed the streets of the Soviet Union in 1929 using cinematic techniques to document the lives of people in Moscow, Odessa and Kiev. Dec 28, 7.45pmLate AutumnYasujiro Ozu's domestic drama about the efforts of three men trying to help their late friend's widow marry off her daughter. In Japanese with English subtitles. Dec 29, 2.30pmRecord of a Tenement GentlemanYasujiro Ozu's drama about how a street fortune teller gets along with a boy who has lost contact with his father. In Japanese with English subtitles. Dec 29, 5.15pmMerry-Go-Movies Star KidsHK Film Archive presents 30 films starring prominent child film stars from local cinema, including the following movie. Until Dec 29. All at HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900The KidBruce Lee's first leading role ever sees him play a young boy who balances life as an obedient son and a streetwise rebel. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Dec 28, 2pm儲存倉