WHAT'S ON & COMING SOON Highlights of events to look forward to

Winter

THE HOTTEST HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN

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.

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The SAR Philharmonic Orchestra returns with its popular Classics for Kids Christmas The Magic Toy Shop Wonder Woman Run Hong Kong Concert — bringing holiday cheer and sharing the joy of music with children and families. A DC themed charity run for Make-AThis year sees the theatre transformed into Wish Hong Kong, a Hong Kong-based a magical toy shop. charity that makes miracles come true for www.ticketflap.com/sar-philharmonic critically ill children. www.facebook.com/

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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.

10 Dec

TEDxTinHauWomen

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

20 Dec

Gingerbread Decorating Workshop

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/gingerbread-

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23–24 Dec

Christmas Fantasia HK Phil

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

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

Coming Soon

THE HOTTEST HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN

27–30 Jan

GO Festival Hong Kong 2022

With over 300 vendors enjoy some shopping for the Lunar New Year. With a ‘Travel and Fun Carnival’ section, and a journey to Taiwan. Including cultural entertainment, Taiwan night market, traditional Taiwanese games, and shopping. Taking place at the Asia World Expo.

18–20 Feb

Vegetarian Food Asia 2022

Don’t miss Hong Kong’s biggest and most diverse vegetarian and green living expo. With over 4000 vegetarian and vegan products from around the world to discover. Taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.

21 Jan –11 Feb

10–13 Feb

KidsFest Hong Kong The Pet Show

KidsFest is back in 2022 with Tabby McTat and the Gruffulo. Characters from well-loved books are brought to life on stage for the whole family to enjoy. www.kidsfest.com.hk A must for all pet-lovers to learn and share experiences. The show also encourages the public to love and respect pets and animals. Taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition.

15–20 Feb

Hong Kong Race Week

Run by the Hong Kong Sailing Federation in conjunction with the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, the race will feature domestic competitors, navigating four race courses in the areas of Middle Island, Repulse Bay, Deep Water Bay, Stanley, Tai Tam and Beaufort.

24–26 Mar

Late Feb to Early Apr

Hong Kong Arts Festival

The 50th Hong Kong Arts Festival will kick off in late February 2022. The five-week festival will feature artists, ballet troupes, orchestras, dancers, conductors, pianists, and singers, as well as online programmes, educational sessions and workshops. Performances will be held at various venues. Tickets can be purchased tickets at www.hk.artsfestival.org/en

12 Mar

International Schools Festival

School representatives from 30 highly international schools will be on hand to give practical tips and advice on different curricula, admission tips and interviews and more.

www.internationalschoolsfestival.com

Art Basel

Art Basel, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, features premier galleries from Asia and beyond. The show provides an overview of the region’s diversity through both historical material and cutting-edge works by established and emerging artists.