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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
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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
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Perfect’ will explore how the world is responding to issues such as health, inequality and climate change. A mix of free and paid events.
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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 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 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
NOV 13 Life Through a Lens
An immersive photography and video exhibition by Derry Ainsworth showcasing a wide range of work from over six years in Hong Kong. Free. 7pm. Famaland, Block A, G/F, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central. derryography.com
NOV 20-22 Let Go Yoga Retreat
Enjoy a weekend filled with yoga, sound, breathwork, nature and ocean breeze with yoga teacher Amelie of Ikigai studio and sound meditation coach Cheryl Rodriguez. From $5,500. The Pier Hotel, Sai Kung.
thepierhotel.com.hk
NOV 20-22 In-Home Expo
Get some inspiration for your next home renovation at the city’s largest Expo for houseware. Source the trendiest designs and learn from industry professionals. 12-9pm. Free. Hall 1 DE, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai.
exhibitiongroup.com.hk
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NOV 28 Pink Diving
A fun day on and under the water in support of the LGBT+ community. Dive independently or follow one of Sai Kung Scuba’s experienced divemasters at some of Sai Kung’s finest underwater locations. Food and drink provided. 8am-4pm. From $550. saikungscuba.com
NOV 27-29 HK168
A scenic ultra-endurance race across Hong Kong made up of four categories: 20km, 55km, 84km and 168km. All participants must finish within 48 hours. From $480. 9am. Tai Mei Tuk, Tai Po. hk168.com.hk
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DEC 16 Future City Summit Annual Meet
This year’s annual meet will address multiple pandemic shocks to urban planning, future workforce, designs and environmental sustainability. From $160. 8.30am-5pm. Online with Cyberport as the Giant Studio for global live streaming. futurecitysummit.org
DEC 19-20 Baby Shark Live
Expect plenty of singing and dancing as the sharks take part in Reefville’s first annual treasure hunt. Multiple showtimes. From $280. Star Hall, 3/F, KITEC. pinkfong.com
DEC 25 Christmas Day
Sit back and enjoy the turkey, Christmas is finally here. Find our full list of activities for the festive season at hongkongliving.com
DEC 26 Three Islands Green Race
Burn off those Christmas calories and race across various islands including Lamma, Launtau and Hong Kong Island. Travelling time from one island to the other will not be accounted for. 7am-6.30pm. From $400. Central Ferry Pier 4. tgr.run
DEC 17–27 The Nutcracker
Hong Kong Ballet have vowed to bring The Nutcracker back to the theatre for its ninth consecutive year. Suitable for ages three and above. From $180. Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui. hkballet.com
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