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What’s on this September SEP 13
Treasure Island Summer Surf Party Kick off the end of the summer season with beach games, face painting, surf lessons and more, with a delicious lunchtime BBQ buffet. 10am-5pm. Adults $250, children $125. Treasure Island Beach Club, Pui O Beach, Lantau. treasureislandhk.com
SEP 15
Love & Bananas - An Elephant Story Earth.org and The Hive film screenings are back with a gut-wrenching yet optimistic film about an elephant rescue in Thailand. 6:30-8:30pm. Free for Hive members. Online via Zoom. thehive.com.hk
SEP 24
Hong Kong as F*ck: A Comedy Panel Game Show Test your Hong Kong knowledge with this live panel game show and win amazing prizes. 8:3010:30pm. $150. The Riff HK, 8/F California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Central. theriff.hk
SEP 13
SEP 26
Spartan Trail
Spartan Kids Race
Hong Kong Spartan Trail 2020 brings a new challenge to the table for the city’s trail and adventure runners. Run 10k and half marathons races in open or elite categories. 8am-6pm. $400. Lam Tsuen, Heung Kung Sho Road, Tai Po. tickets-hk.spartan.com
SEP 1
The city’s first stand-alone Spartan Kids Race will have children aged four to 13 take part in both open and competitive races in a unique obstacle course. 8am-6pm. $420. Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central. tickets-hk. spartan.com
Bobby’s Rabble Quiz Night
SEP 26
Known for being “the pub quiz for people that don’t like pub quizzes”, Bobby’s Rabble Quiz Night has something for everyone. While restrictions are in place, the quiz will be held on Zoom. 8-10pm. $100 per person. Bobby’s Rabble, 46 Wyndham Street, Central.
99 Bottles turns three The popular Peel Street bar will give away 999 bottles for free, so turn up early and grab a drink. 4pm. Free. 99 Bottles, 59A Peel Street, Soho, Central.
SEP 11
Momentai Charity Quiz
SEP 30
Virginia Overton exhibition at White Cube In her first solo exhibition in Asia, the New York artist makes use of objects she encounters in a range of environments from agricultural to industrial, her practice is driven by what she has described as a natural push and pull inherent in materials. 11am–7pm. Free. White Cube, G/f, 50, Connaught Road, Central. whitecube.com
Test your knowledge and support local charity Sai Kung Stray Friends. A maximum of six people per team. 7-10pm. $100 per person, entrance fee donated to charity. Momentai, Kiosk 1 Waterfront, Wai Man Road, Sai Kung. momentai-la.com
SEP 12
SEP 8-12
Hong Kong Student Association of Neuroscience 1st Annual Conference
Take part in this week-long celebration of short films celebrating Asia Pacific’s up-and-coming filmmakers and their latest film projects. $160. The Hive, 33-35 Hillier Street, Sheung Wan. thehivesheungwan.com.hk
Founded in 2020, HKSAN aims to connect and inspire Hong Kong students on the advancement and popularisation of neuroscience. 8am5:30pm. $150. Cheung Kung Hai Lecture Theatre 3-4, G/F, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. hksaneuroscience.org
Shorties Film Festival Hong Kong
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