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THE PLANNER
MAR 20 Sai Kung Magazine’s Pet-friendly Market
Shop for goodies, support local businesses and enjoy panoramic views from Pets Central’s rooftop at Sai Kung Magazine’s first pet-friendly market. Proceeds will be donated to a local dog charity. 11-6pm. Free. Pets Central, Sai Kung. hongkongliving.com/shop
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UNTIL MAR 14 Virtual Sai Kung 50
Tackle some of Sai Kung’s toughest trails in the Sai Kung section of the Action Asia HK50 Series. Races including distances of 12km, 22km or 54km to be completed in a 24-hour time period. $98. Start at Pak Tam Chung picnic garden, Sai Kung. actionasiaevents.com
UNTIL MAR 28 Active Angels Virtual Fundraising Walk
HIV/AIDS and for the children of Sunrise Cambodia. The virtual walk can be done from anywhere, as long as you register to track your steps. Donations from $250. angels-for-
children.org.
MAR 5 International Women’s Day 2021 Virtual Lunch
Focused on women in film and other creative industries, The Women’s Foundation’s virtual lunch, Scripting Our Future - A Gender Equal Narrative, will feature industry experts, insightful speakers and their heartwarming stories. 12.30pm-1.45pm. Free. twfhk.org
MAR 6 Spartan Kids Race
Let your kids smash through obstacle courses designed especially for children aged four to 14, ranging from 800 metres to 3.2 kilometres. Central Harbourfront. 10am-6.30pm. From
$580. spartanrace.hk
MAR 14 Discovery Bay Sunday Market
Support local business owners at Handmade Hong Kong’s craft market. Artists, bakers, designers and makers will be selling bags, jewellery, home accessories, fine art and more Discovery Bay Plaza. 11am-6pm. Free.
handmadehongkong.com
MAR 19-20 30-Hour Famine
The annual famine event will take place virtually this year with a theme of Heated Hunger. All funds raised will go to support World Vision’s assistance projects for children and families in Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Somalia. 30hourfamine.org
APR 2 Good Friday
Enjoy the long weekend and keep an eye out for the Easter bunny.
UNTIL APR 4 Hong Kong Arts Festival
If you love live theatre, classical piano, Western opera, and ballet, book your tickets for this five-week festival. Some performances will be online, while others will take place at various venues such as the Hong Kong City Hall Theatre in Central. From
$170. hk.artsfestival.org
Enjoy one of the biggest and most respected film festivals in Asia, with an impressive lineup of 200 new, noteworthy films from 60 countries. Venues vary. From $55.
hkiff.org.hk
APR 21 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert
Watch the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong perform the entire magical score of the fourth Harry Potter film, while the movie plays on a 40-foot screen. Star Hall, Kowloon Bay. 8pm. From $680. hkticketing.com
MAY 2 Wonder Woman Run
Run like a hero in Hong Kong’s first Wonder Woman Run. Individual participants can choose between a 3, 5 or 10 kilometre course, while families can run together on the 3 kilometre course. A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to MakeA-Wish Hong Kong. 7am-3pm. From $398. Hong Kong Science Park.
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