THE PLANNER

Get out and about this July

UNTIL JUL 19 The 2020 Sovereign Asian Finalists Exhibition

A diverse presentation of artwork by 31 shortlisted artists from across the Asia-Pacific region. Visitors will be invited to cast a vote for their favourite artist until July 12. Free. L2, K11 ATELIER, 728 King’s Road, Quarry Bay. sovereignartfoundation.com

JUL 1 Special Administrative Region Establishment Day

Let’s start the month off with a public holiday.

JUL 1 Standup Comedy Open Mic

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

JUL 3 Expert Series: Taste like a Master with Debra Meiburg MW

Master of Wine, Debra Meiburg shares the trusted techniques used by the world’s top wine professionals in a unique workshop. 7-9pm. From $750. MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road.

mwminternational.com

JUL 4 Sai Kung Recycle Day

Do your part and bring along your washed, bagged plastics for responsible recycling. 9-12pm. Hoi Pong Square, Sai Kung. Facebook:

Sai Kung Plastics Recycling

JUL 4 - 25 Organic Farm with Ayurveda Yoga & Breakfast

Start your weekend with Ayurveda Yoga, meditation and a light breakfast on a local organic farm on Lamma Island every Saturday in July. 8.15-10am. $250. vatayogaretreat.com

JUL 6 The Upper House Running Club

Hit the trails by Bowen Road on the first Monday of each month with resident Running Coach, Mark Herman. 8-10am. Free. Meet at the hotel entrance. The Upper House, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. upperhouse.com

JUL 7 World Chocolate Day

You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy chocolate.

JUL 7-8 StartmeupHK Festival and Startup Impact Summit

Bringing together the local and the international tech community online. 365 days of Startup Life condensed into two days, with multiple tracks, stages, workshops and resources to scale your business to the next level. startmeuphk2020

JUL 10 Summer Sparkles 2020

Discover local brands and shop for amazing deals at the annual Kowloon Bazaar. Kowloon ShangriLa, Hong Kong, 64 Mody Road, Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui. 11-8pm. Facebook: Kowloon Bazaar

JUL 10 - 12 Awaken To Truth - A Silent Yoga Retreat

A profound, introspective experience that invites one to step out of the rhythm of their fast-paced lifestyles and to retreat into a place of slowing down and presence over two nights at Kadoorie Center with daily hatha yoga, breathwork, meditation and wholesome plant-based meals. From $4,600. katharinableinis.com

BOOK NOW AUG 2 Tigershead GreenRace Recce 1

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

JUL 15-21 HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair

Attention all bookworms - the Hong Kong Book Fair is back with book deals, compelling conferences and seminars featuring famous writers. $25. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai.

hkbookfair.hktdc.com

JUL 16-17 Entrepreneur Day

A series of exhibitions, sessions and events to promote entrepreneurship and start-ups in Hong Kong. 10.30am-7pm. Free. Hall 5/F, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai. event.hktdc.com

JUL 17 Hand Pan Experience Workshop

Learn the basics of the unique instrument hand pan. 7pm-8.30pm. $350. K11 Atelier, 728 King’s Road, Quarry Bay. kaa.k11atelier.com

JUL 15-21 HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo

Get your health tips at the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, with a variety of fitness and bodybuilding equipment available to try. 10am8pm. $25. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai. event.hktdc.com

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. $40. Hong Kong Convention Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai.

event-hktdc.com AUG 17 Gin Festival HK

Sample over 100 varieties of gin and learn about how gin is made from professional distillers and ambassadors. 1pm-9pm. $190. Renaissance Hotel, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai.

ginfestival.asia

JUL 19 Spring Race

Craving adventure? The XTE Challenge Series is organising an action-packed race through some of nature’s wondrous places. From $200. Kam Shan Country Park. xterace.com

JUL 24 - 25 Ani-Com And Games Fair

A five-day convention for gamers and anime enthusiasts. 10am-9pm. $35. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive,

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Wan Chai. ani-com.hk.

SEP 18-20 Rotten Head Festival

Jam to 20 live music acts and sip on a range of local craft beers at the family friendly music festival. 5pm-10pm and 11am-6pm. From $150. Hong Kong Observation Wheel, Central.

rottenheadfest.com

SEP 22-27 Hong Kong International Jazz Festival

Jazz it up. Jazz musicians from Hong Kong and the globe are ready to jam out. 7pm. $200. Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central. hkijf.com