what’s on NOV 13
Stanley Quiz Night Southsiders no longer need to travel into town to enjoy one of Beef & Liberty’s famous quiz nights with top notch banter and happy hour burgers. $150. 7.30pm. G/F, Stanley Plaza, 23 Carmel Road, Stanley. beef-liberty.com
NOV 14
Steelcase Dragon Run An international surfski event taking paddlers from Clearwater Bay Beach to Stanley. From $500 or spectate for free. 10am. Hong Kong Sea School, Stanley. hongkongdragonrun.com.hk
NOV 7
Women’s Five This year participants will run 5km or 10km in pairs or groups of four at their chosen time and date between Nov 7 and Nov 15. The organisers emphasise - this is not a virtual race, everyone will be out there on the trail, just not all at the same time. From $390. Aberdeen Country Park. womensfive.com
NOV 5-15
Hong Kong International Literary Festival
Get some inspiration for your next home renovation at the city’s largest Expo for homewares. 12-9pm. Free. Hall 1 DE, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai. exhibitiongroup.com.hk
Hong Kong Mental Health Conference
NOV 26
Thanksgiving Day
Mindful HK hosts over 45 local and international speakers. 9am-8pm. $715. 1/F, Exchange Square, Connaught Place, Central. hkmentalhealthconference.com
Donate unwanted items including clothing, toiletries and appliances to Impact HK in Tai Kok Tsui while enjoying a coffee and listening to live music. Free. 10am-1pm. The Guestroom, 29 Oak Street, Tai Kok Tsui. impacthk.org
Celebrate a day of gratitude with friends and family. And of course, stuff yourself silly with turkey.
NOV 10-14
Shorties Film Festival
NOV 28
Pink Diving
The third annual celebration of Asia Pacific’s most exciting short films and brightest film entrepreneurs. From $158. Times vary. The Hive, 33-35 Hillier Street, Sheung Wan. thehivesheungwan.com.hk
A fun day on and under the water in support of the LGBT+ community. Dive independently or follow one of Sai Kung Scuba’s experienced divemasters at some of Sai Kung’s finest underwater locations. 8am-4pm. From $550. saikungscuba.com
NOV 13
NOV 27-29
An immersive photography and video exhibition by Derry Ainsworth showcasing work from over six years in Hong Kong. Free. 7pm. Famaland, Block A, G/F, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central. derryography.com
A scenic ultra-endurance race across Hong Kong made up of four categories: 20km, 55km, 84km and 168km. All participants must finish within 48 hours. From $480. 9am. Tai Mei Tuk, Tai Po. hk168.com.hk
Life Through a Lens
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A weekend of yoga, sound and breathwork with yoga teacher Amelie of Ikigai studio and sound meditation coach Cheryl Rodriguez. From $5,500. The Pier Hotel, Sai Kung. thepierhotel.com.hk
NOV 20-22
NOV 6-7
ImpactHK Donation Day
Let Go Yoga Retreat
In-Home Expo
A virtual event with the theme ‘Present Tense, Future Perfect’ will celebrate the festival’s 20th anniversary. A mix of free and paid events. festival.org.hk
NOV 7
NOV 20-22
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