Violin Virtuosi - Local prodigy violinist Li Chuan-yun performs with the Philharmonic Orchestra. $100-$380 from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009. Sun, Dec 6, 3:30pm and 8pm, Concert Hall, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui.

Christmas Seasons
The Cecilian Singers present a selection of advent, Christmas and epiphany carols. $150, concessions $50 (includes mince pies and mulled wine) from the cathedral bookshop or call 2570-3783. Wed, Dec 9 at 8pm. St. John’s Cathedral, Garden Rd., Central.

The Mozart Effect
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra presents 12 of Mozart’s timeless classics conducted by John Harding. $60-$160 from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009. Wed, Dec 16, 8pm, Concert Hall, Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui. Thu, Dec 17, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium, 72 Tai Ho Rd., Tsuen Wan.

Decoding Haydn
John Forster will conduct the Hong Kong Sinfonietta and guide you through the music of Joseph Haydn on the 200th anniversary of his death. $100-$220 from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009. Sun, Dec 13, 3pm. City Hall Concert Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central.

Classics for Kids Christmas Concert
An interactive classical music concert with The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra tailored for young children. $100-$180 from www.peegaboo.com, free for babies younger than one year old. Sun, Dec 13, 3pm-4pm or 5pm-6pm. Canadian International School of Hong Kong Leo Lee Arts Centre (LLAC), 36 Nam Long Shan Rd., Aberdeen, 3741-1720.

Stage

i-Dance Festival
A festival of dance and improvisation. $120 for each program from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009, discount packages available. Until Dec 6. Black Box Theatre, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St., Shek Kip Mei.

Scotty and Lulu’s Christmas Dance Party
The UK kids entertainment duo throw a party for children, featuring all their best-loved songs and comedy routines. $290 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128-8288. Sat, Dec 5, 10am, 12:30pm, 3pm. Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai.

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Dao · Extraordinaire
The City Contemporary Dance Company presents an epic dance extravaganza inspired by the Chinese creation myth and the concept of Dao. $140-$1,000 from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009. Fri-Sat, Dec 4-5, 8pm. Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium, 15 Hing Ning Rd., Kwai Chung.

Clown Around with Melvin Tix
Norwegian horn player and multi-talented musical clown Melvin Tix joins the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong for two fun-filled family concerts. $120-$300 from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009. Sun, Dec 6, 3pm and 7:30pm. City Hall Concert Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central.

Unhappily Ever After
Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty may have been saved by princes, but did they really live happily after? Discover what really happened to your beloved fairytale characters in this fun and quirky musical extravaganza. $100-$180 from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009. Dec 4-5, 8pm; Dec 6, 11:30am, 3:30pm. McAulay Studio, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai.

Talk Radio
Hong Kong Theatre Association brings you the dark American satire based on the 1987 Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by Eric Bogosian. $180-$240 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128-8288. Dec 9-12, 7:45pm; Dec 12, 2:45pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The American classic about boyhood adventure comes to the stage. $220 from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009. Dec 9-12, 8pm; Dec 9-10, 13, 2:30pm. McAulay Studio, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai.

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Swire Island East Urban Dance Festival
Site-specific dance performances plus free workshops all day, from jazz funk to modern dance and tango. Free, 2844-5095, Sat, Dec 12, 11am-6pm. Tong Chong St., Taikoo Place & selected venues in Island East campus, Quarry Bay. www.hkyaf.com.