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NOV 14
Steelcase Dragon Run
An international surfski event taking paddlers from Clearwater Bay Beach to Stanley. Distances range from 6km to 24km. From $500. 10am. Hong Kong Sea School, Stanley. hongkongdragonrun.com.hk
NOV 14 Doggy Adoption Days Support local dog shelter Catherine’s Puppies and meet all the adorable dogs at the bi-weekly adoption days held at Pet Central’s Pet Planet. 1-4pm. Free. 66 Yi Chung Street, Sai Kung. pets-central.com
Perfect’ will explore how the world is responding to issues such as health, inequality and climate change. A mix of free and paid events. festival.org.hk
NOV 7 ImpactHK Donation Day Donate your unneeded items such as clothing, toiletries and appliances to the Impact HK centre in Tai Kok Tsui and enjoy a coffee and live music. Free. 10am-1pm. The Guestroom, 29 Oak Street, Tai Kok Tsui. impacthk.org
NOV 7 Women’s Five A journey of fitness, health and inspiration that ends in a 5km or 10km run. For women only. From $390. 9am. Aberdeen Country Park. womensfive.com
NOV 5-15 Hong Kong International Literary Festival Going virtual this year for its 20th anniversary. This year’s theme ‘Present Tense, Future
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NOV 6-7 Hong Kong Mental Health Conference Hosted by Mindful HK, this year’s conference will feature over 45 local and international speakers. 9am-8pm. $715. 1/F, Exchange Square Block 1 and 2, Connaught Place, Central. hkmentalhealthconference.com
NOV 10-14 Shorties Film Festival The third annual celebration of Asia Pacific’s most exciting short films and brightest film entrepreneurs. Enjoy film screenings and an awards ceremony closing party. From $158. Times vary. The Hive, 33-35 Hillier Street, Sheung Wan. thehivesheungwan.com.hk
