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THROUGHOUT JUNE #Shareasmilehk

Elsa Jeandedieu Studio is on a mission to spread joy in Hong Kong. Look out for its hand-painted smiling face murals and street posters dotted across the city. Visit elsajeandedieu.com to learn more about the art project.

JUN 6 La Creperie 10th Anniversary

Try your hand at comedy or watch new and seasoned comedians work out material. 7.30- 10.30pm and 8.30-11.30pm. Free. The Riff HK, 8/F California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Central. theriff.hk

JUN 2 Online Malvern Meet

An virtual information session for prospective parents to learn more about Malvern College Hong Kong, with senior management and admissions available to answer questions. 4-5pm. malverncollege.org.hk/infosession

EVERY WED AND SUN Standup Comedy Open Mic

stunning performance. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. From $140. Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.

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Learn the secret behind making La Creperie’s sweet crêpe batter and make your own crêpe with an assortment of toppings. Each guest will take home a jar of La Creperie’s homemade salted butter caramel. 10-11.30am. $228. 100 Queen’s East Road, Wan Chai.

lacreperie.com.cn

JUN 3 & 10 Lunchtime Destress Doodling

An afternoon of peace and creativity with Wild at Art Studios’ lunchtime doodle classes. 12.30- 2pm. $200, includes tea, doodle guidance and art materials. Wild at Art, 2-4 Elgin Street, Central. Facebook: wildatartstudios

JUN 5-7 Romeo & Juliet

Hong Kong Ballet brings Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers to life in a

JUN 6 Motorino Pizza Making Party

An afternoon of wine and antipasto while making your very own Neapolitan pie with traditional Italian toppings. 3-6pm. $298. 15 Ship Street, Wan Chai.

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JUN 7 Philip Glass’s Akhnaten

Follow the life of Anthony Roth Costanzo, the pharaoh and revolutionary ruler of ancient Egypt, in a reimagined Philip Glass performance. 5pm. $240. Béthanie Theatre, HKAPA Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus, Pok Fu Lam. hkticketing.com

JUN 12 French Cocktail Party

Meet The Union des Français de l’Etranger’s newly appointed committee members. 8-10pm. Members $200, non-members $500. Novotel Century Hong Kong, 238 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai.

ufehongkong.hk

JUN 13 Midsummer Race 2020

A 8.5km solo trail run through Tai Tam Reservoir Road and Violet Hill. Open to all ages. Race starts at 3pm. $220. Tai Tam Reservoir.

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JUN 14 Kapuhala GreenRace 18

An 18km trail running race starting from Shuen Wan Country Park and finishing at Hong Lok

Yuen Country Club, with a spread of refreshments. 8am-6pm. From $690. Bride’s Pool Road. runnerreg.com

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JUN 17-27 UNSCHEDULED

The Hong Kong Art Gallery Association aims to re-energise the city’s art scene with a showcase of local galleries including 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, Ben Brown Fine Arts and more. $80. Duplex Studio, LG1/F & LG2/F, Block 1, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central. hk-aga.org

JUN 19 Big Band Night – Basic Notes Friday Live

Enjoy a night of live music, performed by Hong Kong’s very own jazz band, Basic Notes. 8.30-10.30pm. Fringe members $150, non-members $170, students and seniors $113. Hong Kong Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central. Facebook: Basic Notes

JUN 20 Kindergartens Festival

Explore over 50 international and local kindergartens and discover the perfect curriculum for your child. 9am-4pm. $50. JW Marriott Hong Kong, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. kindergartensfestival.com

JUN 22 - AUG 21 Hebe Haven Yacht Club Summer Sailing and Multi-Activity Weeks

Members and non-members can enjoy a summer of watersports activities every Monday to Friday. Coach Ash will also be teaming up with the club to teach land activities and beach games. From $3,000. Hebe Haven Yacht Club, Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung. hhyc.org.hk

JUN 25 Dragon Boat Festival

Another public holiday!

JUN 26 & 28 Yoga Bodyworker with Jambo Truong

Join the Forrest Yoga Guardian for a bodywork yoga session focusing on structural alignment and muscle testing. June 26, 7pm and June 28, 4.30pm. Pure members $2,850, non-members $3,562. pure-yoga.com

From mahjong with love

If you’re still on the hunt for some unique Father’s Day gift ideas, join the mahjong making masterclass by craft master Ricky Cheung and illustrator Karen Aruba. Showcase your creativity by decorating your very own tiles for a personalised one-of-a-kind gift.

Mahjong Tiles Colouring Workshop at Tung Nam Lou Hotel:

June 6, 2.30-4.30pm. $420. 23/F, Tung Nam Lou Hotel, 68 Portland Street, Yau Ma Tei. bit.ly/room68ig

The story of Jao Tsung-i

An exhibition to celebrate the legacy of Professor Jao Tsung-i is now on display. If you’re visiting the exhibition with your secondary school kids, they can join in on the inter-school field project competition for a chance to win a $60,000 scholarship.

‘The Story of Jao Tsung-i’ exhibition at the Hong

Kong Heritage Museum: Until June 22. Free entry.

heritagemuseum.gov.hk

AUG 2 Tigershead GreenRace Recce 1

The first of two recces for Tigershead GreenRace, spanning 16km around Lantau island. 9am-1pm. From $830. Mui Wo Ferry Pier, Lantau Island.

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AUG 13-17 HKTDC Food Expo 2020

Sample international cuisines at affordable prices across three large halls. Opening hours vary depending on the hall you visit. From $40. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai.

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AUG 30 Billie Eilish Where Do We Go? World Tour

The Bad Guy singer will be performing live at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo for the first time ever in her highly anticipated Where Do We Go? World Tour. 8pm. From $698. AsiaWorld-Expo Arena, Lantau.

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