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SEP 13 Spartan Trail

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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 Bobby’s Rabble Quiz Night

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.

SEP 11 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

SEP 8-12 Shorties Film Festival Hong Kong

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.

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SEP 12 Hong Kong Student Association of Neuroscience 1st Annual Conference

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 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. 8:30- 10:30pm. $150. The Riff HK, 8/F California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Central. theriff.hk

SEP 26 Spartan Kids Race

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.

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SEP 26 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 30 Momentai Charity Quiz

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

OCT 1 Mid-Autumn Festival

Eat a mooncake, light up a lantern and enjoy the four day weekend.

OCT 9-11 China Coast Regatta

Based out of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club’s Middle Island clubhouse, sailors will compete in a variety of windward, leeward, geometric and island courses. chinacoastraceweek.com

OCT 11 Hong Kong Whisky Festival

Renowned as the largest whisky event in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Whisky Festival is celebrating its fifth anniversary with 1,100 different whisky expressions, alongside an array of exciting masterclasses. 1-8pm. $248. InterContinental Grand Stanford, 70 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

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OCT 18 DB Sunday Market

Grab a bargain and support a local independent store at this outdoor monthly market. 11am. Free. Discovery Bay Plaza, Discovery Bay Road, Lantau.

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