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24 April 21April
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert Enjoy Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as you’ve never seen it before as the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong performs the magical score live while the entire film plays in highdefinition on a 40-foot screen. https://premier.hkticketing.com
How to Help the Pandemic Generation Thrive
During this one-hour zoom meet, organised by Bring Me A Book HK, internationally renowned educator, award-winning author and parenting child expert Michele Borba will explain why empathy and resiliance are core when educators and parents consider how to help their children.
30 April
Harry’s Magical Symphony
See the China Hong Kong Youth Symphony Orchestra and MC Harry Wong perform in Magic Lamp's Fantasy of the Arabian Prince & Princess at Hong Kong City Hall. Storytelling is in Cantonese. Suitable for kids, and adults. www.youthorchestra.hk
29 May
21-23 May Hong Kong Ballet Balanchine’s Jewels
The Hong Kong International Education and Careers Expo
During a chance visit to iconic Maison Van Cleef & Arpels on Fifth Avenue NY, George Balanchine met Claude Arpels. Their shared passion for gems blossomed into an artistic bond that eventually produced Jewels. Performed live by City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, at the Lyric Theatre. The show is suitable for ages six and above. Tickets will be available from www.hkticketing.com
The HKIECE offers students, HKDSE candidates and job seekers a wide range of information on further studies, continuous education and job opportunities. It is divided into four zones: Overseas Education, Local Education, Taiwan Education District and Professional Square. www.hkiee.com.hk
23 June
21-23 May Art Basel Hong Kong Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Art Basel Hong Kong features premier galleries from Asia and beyond. Underlining Art Basel's commitment to the region, half of the participating galleries once again have exhibition spaces in Asia and Asia-Pacific. The show provides an in-depth overview of the region’s diversity through both historical material and cutting-edge works by established and emerging artists.
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12-13 June
Baby Shark Live
Baby Shark is (hopefully!) returning to the live stage with a 65-minute fin-tastic adventure! Also, joining the line-up will be Mummy and Daddy Shark, Hettie the Hermit Crab, Shimmer the Octopus and many more of colourful Fishy Friends all buzzing with excitement for Reefville’s first annual treasure hunt. https://premier.hkticketing.com
7TH Annual (Virtual) Harry Potter Book Night 2021
Harry Potter Book Night takes place each year and is a chance for everyone to join and celebrate J.K. Rowling’s wonderful series. The global event is open to everyone, from schools, libraries, bookshops to friends and family. The theme this year is Diagon Alley. Download your event kit and start planning. https://harrypotter. bloomsbury.com/uk/
For more events go to www.playtimes.com.hk
