Yundi Li & the HKPO and Yundi Li in Recital - Chinese pianist Yundi Li, who won the Interna­tional Frederick Chopin Piano Competition at the age of 18, helps celebrate the 200th anniversary of Chopin. $180-$680 from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009. Fri-Sat, Feb 5-6, 8pm; Mon, Feb 8, 8pm. Concert Hall, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui.

Ode to Beethoven
Four acclaimed singers and the Opera Hong Kong Chorus will join the Hong Kong Sinfonietta to perform the monumental Beethoven’s Symphony No 9. $100-$380 from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009. Fri-Sat, Feb 5-6, 8pm. City Hall Concert Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central.

The Sound of Love
Hong Kong’s acclaimed jazz talents, guitarist Eugene Pao and vocalist Angelita Li, will create a romantic night as Valentine’s Day approaches. $350 (includes a drink). Sat, Feb 6, 9pm. Dada Bar + Lounge, 2/F, The Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberly Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 3763-8778, www.dadalounge.com.hk.

Seasons of Liz
Through jazz and song, singer Liz Merendino explores the seasons of one woman’s life. Thu-Fri, Feb 11-12, 9:15pm. $150-$180 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128-8288. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central.

Music About China IV
The romantic Lantern Festival is celebrated with a Chinese Valentine’s Day concert by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra featuring conductor Yan Hui-chang, who is also the art director of HKCO. Free pre-concert talk on Fri, Feb 26, 7:30pm at AC2, 4/F, Administration Building, Cultural Centre. $120-$300 from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009. Sun, Feb 28, 8pm. City Hall Concert Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central.

HK PICKS
Ning Feng Plays Brahms
A highlight performance of the Hong Kong Arts Festival, Paganini Competition winner and so-called “violin wizard” Ning Feng will mesmerize audiences with Brahms and Stravinsky. $140-$360 from www.urtbix.hk, 2734-9009. Thu, Mar 4, 8pm. City Hall Concert Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central.

Sounds Great 5
Jason Lai, Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s Artist Associate, plays “Sounds Great,” a series of classical music masterpieces featured in movies. $80-$220 from www.urtbix.hk, 2734-9009. Sat, Mar 13, 8pm, Yuen Long Theater Auditorium, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd., Yuen Long; Sun, Mar 14, 3pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall Auditorium, 3 Tuen Hi Rd., Tuen Mun; Fri, Mar 19, 8pm, City Hall Concert Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central.

Stage

The Merchants of Bollywood
Charting the world’s most prolific film industry, this lavish Bollywood show is all about dance, glamour, glitter and music. $395-$795 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128-8288. Through Feb 14, Tue-Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2:30pm and 8pm; Sun, 2:30pm and 7pm. Lyric Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai.

Punchline Stand-up Comedy
The Punchline Comedy Club presents three stand-up shows featuring comedians John Moloney, Pete Johansson and Stewart Francis. $320 from www.cityline.com.hk, 2317-6666. Thu-Sat, Feb 4-6, 9pm. Duetto, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai, 2598-1222. More info www.punchlinecomedy.com.

HK PICKS
Firecracker
Hong Kong Ballet presents “Firecracker,” a revision of “The Nutcracker” that’s sure to ignite the stage. $180-$500 from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009. Fri-Sun, Feb 5-7, 7:30pm; Sat-Sun, Feb 6-7, 2:30pm. Studio Theater, Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui.

Wali Collins
One of the top comedians from New York City, Wali Collins’ television credits include Comedy Central, “The Chapelle Show” and “Late Show with David Letterman.” $250 from www.takeoutcomedy.com, 6220-4436.   Fri, Feb 5, 10pm; Sat, Feb 6, 9pm. Take Out Comedy, 34 Elgin St., Central.

The Ark
“L’Arsenal à Musique” is a Canadian production celebrating life with a combination of music, animation, theater and circus arts. $140-$180 from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009. Fri, Feb 5. Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, No.111, Shau Kei Wan Rd., Sai Wan Ho.

Tom Lee Music Festival
The monthly event aims to promote music and provide a performing platform to artists and music lovers. It returns with a drum circle session with facilitator Kumi Masunaga and live performances by seven bands including Coldwar, Frozen Matches and Maps. Sun, Feb 21, 2pm-6pm. Piazza Area C, Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2737-7688.

The Vagina Monologues
Part of the V-Day Hong Kong campaign, the benefit production of Eve Ensler’s classic episodic play aims to raise funds for the women of Asia. $400 from www.ammado.com/community/110558. Thu-Fri, Feb 25-26, 7:30pm-10:30pm. The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd., Central.

These Childish Things
A powerful theatrical performance by David Russell about a man traveling back to his innocent days, peeking through to the world of adulthood. $150-$200 from www.urbtix.hk. Sat, Mar 6, 8pm. Studio Theater, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui. More info 2904-7118, www.theatre-noir.hk.

Communicating Doors
HK Repertory Theatre presents a Cantonese rendition of the Olivier Award-winning comedy set in a hotel suite that moves through time from 1974 to 2014. With Chi and Eng surtitles. $120-$240 from www.urbtix.hk, 2734-9009. Mar 20-Apr 4, Thu-Sat, 7:45pm; Sat-Sun, 2:45pm. Shouson Theatre, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai.

Chicago
The Australian production of the multi-Tony Award-winning musical retells the classic story of fame, fortune and lust. $350-$895 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128-8288. May 20-30, June 1-6. Tue-Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm and 8pm; Sun, 2pm and 7pm. Lyric Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai.