Beijing

Post Rock

Instrumental post-rock band 65daysofstatic, from Sheffield in England, will rock Beijing with its off-beat drums and electric guitars. The band is one of the biggest names across the world in the post-rock music wave. It has released five popular albums including The Fall of Math and One Time for All Time. The band's live performance is known for creating a dazzling and fantastic atmosphere, with the combination of drums, guitars and keyboards.

9 pm-11:30 pm, Jan 13. Yugong Yishan Livehouse, 2-3, Zhangzizhong Road, Dongcheng district. 010-6404-2711

Arts of Yong

An exhibition of nine young Chinese artists showcases the concept of nonexistent reality using various arts forms like paintings, sculptures, photos and videos. The show has four independent themes: Mirage, Butterfly Dream, Virtual World and Fairytale. These young artists are inspired by the film The Truman Show. The exhibition aims to explore another kind of reality deep in one's heart, beyond human vision to a spiritual world. Participants include San Shui, Peng Pi and Yi Guodong.

10 am-6 pm, until Feb 4. Chambers Fine Art, Red No 1-D, Caochangdi, Chaoyang district. 010-5127-3298

Shanghai

Modern ballet

Ballet Jane Eyre is an original project from Shanghai Ballet Company, produced by Shanghai Grand Theater. It features choreographers, stage and costume designers from Europe, and leading dancers Ji Pingping, Fan Xiaofeng and Wu Husheng from Shanghai Ballet.

7:15 pm, Feb 6. Shanghai Grand Theater, 300 Renmin Avenue, Shanghai. 021-6386-8686

From the warehouse

Things from the Warehouse 5 is part of a continuous program. Participant artists have created installation works that were once shown and later sent back to the gallery warehouse for collection. The works explore a new context for interpretation of modern society.

1-6 pm, Jan 20-March 4. ShanghART H-space, Building 18, 50 Moganshan Road, Shanghai. 021-6359-3923

Hong Kong

Industrial arts

Once the domain of warehouses, Fotan has experienced an artistic renaissance in the past decade as artists and designers find the spacious lofts ideal for honing their craft. Check out what being a Fotanian is all about during two consecutive weekends of open doors to catch a glimpse of 300 participating artists at work and play. Red Elation Studio's Sim Chan will be on hand to walk visitors through the creative process.

2-7 pm, Jan 12-13, Jan 19-20. Red Elation Studio, Flat 1, 10/F, Worldwide Industrial Center, 43-47 Shan Mei Street, Fotan, New Territories. 852-8110-1122

Architecture or art

The Hong Kong chapter of the American Institute of Architects presents a talk by Aric Chen on architecture as works of art at the inaugural reception of Gagosian Gallery. Chen, curator of design and architecture at M+ in West Kowloon Cultural District, will discuss his vision for the 62,000-square-meter multidisciplinary museum.

7 pm, Jan 15. Gagosian Gallery, 7/F Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central. 852-2882-6011

Swords and sandals

KidsFest 2013 returns to Hong Kong featuring live productions of best selling books that make education fun for children. Horrible Histories, presented by ABA Productions and The Birmingham Stage Company, brings Ciaran McConville's adaptation of Ruthless Romans to life. Kids find out first hand about the Roman Empire through its emperors, armies and gladiators, with sing-a-long songs to get the whole family in fighting shape.

5 pm, Jan 17; two shows starting at 10 am and noon, Jan 20; 5 and 7 pm, Jan 25; 10 am and noon, Jan 27. Drama Theater, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai. 852-3128-8288

China Daily

(China Daily 01/13/2013 page15)