THE PLANNER

DEC 9 Hong Kong Living Christmas Charity Lunch

Celebrate the start of the festive season with our Christmas Charity Lunch in support of Box of Hope. The lunch includes a three-course meal, freeflowing wine and a festive quiz where guests can win exclusive raffle prizes. $480. 11.45am-1.30pm or 2-3.45pm. Como Italian Restaurant & Bar, 55 Tai Hong Street, Sai Wan Ho. hongkongliving.com/shop

THROUGHOUT DEC

Stanley Plaza Wild West Adventure Christmas Market 2021

A festive open-air market taking place in the Amphitheatre at Stanley Plaza. With 60 booths, this cashless market will have plenty of stalls to shop from, along with an AR game, a Santa Meet & Greet and more. 12-8pm. Stanley Plaza, Stanley. linkhk.com

DEC 1

Angels for Children Christmas Cocktail Party

Enjoy an evening of free-flow drinks, mince pies and stocking filler shopping opportunities. All proceeds go towards supporting the children of Po Leung Kuk and Society for Community Organization. $400. 7-9.30pm. Rula Live, 58-62 D’Aguilar Street, Central. angels-for-children.org

DEC 3-12

Jack and the Beanstalk

No Christmas is complete without a classic pantomime. Join Jack and his friends on a singing and dancing adventure as he ventures up the beanstalk. $295. Times vary. Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. hkplayers.com

DEC 4

Lantau 50

Tackle some of Lantau’s toughest trails including Lantau Peak and Sunset Peak in a race against the clock. The race is divided into 16km, 27km or 54km categories. Top five men and women will receive a trophy and certificate. $420. 6.30am. Man Tung Road Park, Tung Chung, Lantau.

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DEC 4

TQM Latin Party

Once a month the popular Latin restaurant hosts a night of live music, a four-course dinner and free-flow drinks at the popular Sheung Wan location. $900. 8pm-late. The Sheung Wan, 286 Queen’s Road Central.

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DEC 4 & 5

Glam and Glitters Christmas Shopping Fair

A Christmas fair that supports local business owners. Expect niche and artisanal brands, selling unique jewellery, children’s clothing, natural cosmetics, fashion, art and vintage goods. 10am7pm. Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley. shoppinghongkong.net The Prestige Christmas Fair is back for another year, selling jewellery, gourmet food, homeware, clothing and babywear from vendors across Hong Kong. 10am-8pm. Grand Ballroom, Conrad Hotel, Pacific Place, Admiralty. prestigefairs.hk

Kristina Vanhave Photography at Xiqu Centre West Kowloon

DEC 10

TEDxTinHauWomen

Shining a spotlight on issues that matter most for communities in Hong Kong and the world, this year’s event takes on the theme, What Matters Now? Ten bold women will take to the stage to share their perspective on a variety of thought provoking topics, each re-evaluating what really matters the most to them. 1-6.30pm. $600. Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon.

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DEC 11-26

The Nutcracker

The classic Christmas tale comes to life on stage with the Hong Kong Ballet. Set in early 20th century Hong Kong, this tale follows young Clara on an adventure after opening one of her Christmas presents. From $180. 7.30-9pm. Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. hkballet.com The Cross Harbour swim is back after a two-year hiatus, with participants swimming from Wan Chai’s Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier to Tsim Sha Tsui’s Avenue of Stars. Just keep swimming. Free. 8-11am.

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DEC 23

The Snowman & The Bear

Experience the classic Christmas tale, The Snowman like never before with live music by the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and storytelling by Australian actor Michael Sharmon and TVB artist Corinna Cheng. From $150. 4.30pm & 7.30pm. Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, 1 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin.

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DEC 23-24

Hong Kong Philharmonic: Christmas Fantasia

Listen to the sounds of the HK Phil Chorus and The Hong Kong Children’s Choir as they perform an array of Christmas classics, conducted by Apollo Wong. From $220. Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. hkphil.org

DEC 25

Christmas Day

Eat, drink and be merry!

DEC 31

Grand Masquerade Countdown party

Celebrate the New Year in style with Grand Hyatt Hong Kong’s extravagant Masquerade dinner featuring a six-piece band, buffet dinner selection, free-flow champagne and LED dance floor. $2,560. 7pm-1am. Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. hyatt.com