Beijing

Transformative model

Young artist Sterling Ruby presents his first solo exhibit of sculptures and installations entitled "Vampire" in China. In the show the artist explores the idea of the vampire as a way of reassessing the uncontrollable and insatiable drives that inform the darker aspects of human behavior. Known for the issues he confronts in his interdisciplinary practice, Ruby's work often examines the relationship of the individual to society.

10 am- 6 pm, until Nov 5 except Mondays. Pace Gallery Beijing, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district. 010-5978-9781

Opera with local touch

There's realism rather than fairy tale in the opera of Cinderella by French director Petrika Inesco. The prince's teacher tells him how to distinguish girls with a kind heart; he is taught to disguise himself as a beggar to select his future bride. Cinderella's stepsisters and stepmother are mocked for their worship of money. Fan dancing and pyramid building add Chinese elements to the show.

7:30 pm, Oct 20-23. National Center for the Performing Arts. 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district. 010-6655-0000

Piano concert

Regarded as "the International First Lady of Piano", Teresa Walters will perform a solo piano concert in Beijing. Walters has toured all over the world. Her concerts in Russia enchanted the audience so much that they called her back to the stage up to five times. She will interpret Liszt with her visionary stage presence.

7:30pm, Oct 30, Forbidden City Concert Hall, inside Zhongshan Park, northwest of Tian'anmen Square. 010-6559-8285

Shanghai

Flamenco musical

The musical Zorro was created by the Gipsy Kings and John Cameron in 2008. The production has been shown at West End, London, and toured internationally. This original production will tour China in October, stopping first in Shanghai, before moving to Beijing and other major cities. Its flamenco-based score and choreography will enliven the stage with youth and vitality.

7:30 pm, Oct 26-Nov 29. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu. 400-820-1913

Post-modern lacquer

Chinese started to create artwork with lacquer centuries ago. Contemporary artists have pushed the boundaries of lacquer art. The exhibition features such young lacquer artists as Zhong Sheng, Xie Zhen and Jin Hui. Exhibited works range from raw abstractions in lacquer painting to refined functional wares. Despite differences in form, each piece is an exploration of the material, an eloquent exercise in post-modern craft art expression.

10 am-6 pm, Tue-Fri; 12:30 pm- 6 pm, Sat-Sun, until Oct 23. Twocities Gallery, 2F, Building 0, 50 Moganshan Lu. 021-5252-1518

History of video art

Minsheng Museum has spent more than a year researching the history and development of contemporary Chinese video art. It will present the results in an exhibition of 70 works by 50 artists, spanning the years since 1988.

10 am-9 pm, until Nov 27 except Mondays. Minsheng Museum of Modern Art, 570 Huaihai Xilu. 021-6282-8729

Hong Kong

Water works

Eugene Kohn is best known as the chairman of Kohn Pederson Fox (KPF), the New York City-based architecture group responsible for the planet's tallest skyscrapers, including ICC in Hong Kong and Shanghai World Financial Center. The 83-year-old architect heads one of the largest firms in the world, yet Kohn still gets simple pleasure from picking up a brush to create watercolors that capture landscapes and skylines from his travels. Inspired by his mother Hannah, a renowned painter in her own right, Kohn has been painting since he ws a child. This is the first time his collection of work is on display in Hong Kong, with proceeds going towards charitable auctions.

9 am-7 pm, until Oct 14. Rotunda, One Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central. 852-9222-7315

Macao

Fashion forward

See slinky models strut their stuff at Glam Slam 2011 at City of Dreams, a three-day fashion event that showcases the talents of top Asian designers. Grand Hyatt Macao's ballroom will be transformed into an exciting catwalk graced by top Japanese model Ai Tominaga as the event's official ambassador. With the support of the Macao Government Tourism Organization's Macao Shopping Festival 2011, expect the latest designs by Hong Kong's Barney Cheng, Vivian Luk and William Tang; Singapore's Francis Cheong; Taiwan's Jasper Huang; Malaysia's Lee Khoon Hooi and China's Qui Gang. It is Macao's largest Asian haute couture show to date - and includes a pop-up store with pieces to take home.

Oct 13-15. Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Macao, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, 853-8868-3333