Japanese play on futility of love

Memories of Matsuko is the Chinese version of a play adapted from the novel of the same title by Japanese writer Muneki Yamada.

It tells the story of Matsuko, a kind-hearted woman whose life reads like a series of troubles - from her neglected childhood, to relationships with abusive men, and a futile search for true love.

7:15 pm, Feb 24-Mar 22. Shanghai Dramatic Art Center, 288 Anfu Lu. 021-6473-0123

Industrial art for our time

In the group exhibition, Foundation: Function, 11 artists present industrial art works including ceramics, jewelry and lacquer designs.

The exhibits take the form of plates, jars, tea sets and jewelry, conveying both the aesthetic enjoyment of daily life objects and the functional characteristics of art.

9 am-5 pm, Tuesday to Friday, 12:30 pm-5 pm, Sat &Sun, Jan 8-Mar 15

Two Cities Gallery, 2F, Building 0, 50 Moganshan Lu. 021-5252-1518