news T H E
H O T T E S T
3–12 Dec
Jack & The Beanstalk
Get the family ready to Fee Fi Fo Fum their way through the Hong Kong Player’s performance of Jack and the Beanstalk. It promises laughter, tears, singing and dancing. www. hkplayers.com/jack-and-the-beanstalk
Winter
H A P P E N I N G S
5&12 Dec
The Magic Toy Shop
The SAR Philharmonic Orchestra returns with its popular Classics for Kids Christmas Concert — bringing holiday cheer and sharing the joy of music with children and families. This year sees the theatre transformed into a magical toy shop. www.ticketflap.com/sar-philharmonic
10 Dec
The HK Phil welcomes the HK Phil Chorus, The Hong Kong Children’s Choir and the multitalented Apollo Wong, who will conduct and sing, to unwrap a stocking-full of Christmas gifts – musical sweeties from Tchaikovsky, timeless melodies from Handel’s Messiah, a musical visit from our neighbour Totoro, and tuneful treats from around the world, including all your favourite festive songs. www.hkphil.org
10 Dec
Wonder Woman Run Hong Kong
A DC themed charity run for Make-AWish Hong Kong, a Hong Kong-based charity that makes miracles come true for critically ill children. www.facebook.com/ wonderwomanrunhk
Gingerbread Decorating Workshop
The only annual women-dedicated TEDx community in Hong Kong returns with a thoughtprovoking theme that asks “What Matters Now?” Focused on self-care, purpose and perspective, the audience will be inspired by talks on diverse topics from Hong Kong speakers who are passionate about big ideas and impact. 1:00– 6:00pm at the Xiqu Theatre in Western Kowloon. www.westkowloon.hk
Christmas Fantasia HK Phil
T O W N
20 Dec
TEDxTinHauWomen
23–24 Dec
A R O U N D
A fun activity for children and adults, head to Tai Kwun for a one-hour gingerbread decorating workshop arranged by BETWEEN and social enterprise Cookie Smiles. All ingredients will be provided. www.eventbrite.hk/e/gingerbreadmen-decorating-workshop-at-between-taikwun-tickets-207668531167
25 Dec
Musical Jam with the Green Xmas Band
Bring your children to the West Kowloon Art Park to join young local musicians in a fun musical jam. Learn how to play a Christmas song on one of a variety of upcycled instruments – shakers, rain sticks, rattles and flat guiros made from everyday materials and natural items found in the Art Park. www.westkowloon.hk
1–2 Jan
Disney in concert A Dream is a Wish
Be transported into the musical world of classic and contemporary Disney animated feature films to discover that dreams really do come true. The stories of The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Aladdin and more, are told through the talents of four talented leading vocalists, original Disney film footage and sweeping orchestral scores performed by HKSW Symphony Orchestra. www.premier.hkticketing.com/shows
Editor’s Note: Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic, events are being cancelled or postponed at short notice. Please check with the organisers for regular updates.
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