planner MAY 5-16 HKwalls The seventh-annual street art and mural festival will be held in Sai Kung. The nonprofit organisation hopes to bring more art and culture to the city walls. Learn more about it in our local story on page 13. hkwalls.org
MAY 9 Mother’s Day Treat mum to breakfast in bed this Sunday. Head to page 30 for gift ideas.
MAY 12-14 HKA Open Houses Tour around Hong Kong Acadamy’s awardwinning campus, gain an insight into daily student life and meet the Principals. Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary school sessions available. hkacademy.edu.hk/ virtual-open-house
MAY 19 Buddha’s birthday Enjoy a mid-week holiday.
MAY 20-23 Art Central
MAY 21-30
Steering the Course Hebe Haven Yacht Club and Sailability HK will host a global women’s sailing festival featuring onand-off-water activities and events to encourage women to start sailing. Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung. hhyc.org.hk
THROUGHOUT MAY Cinco De Mayo
UNTIL MAY 16 Tai Kwun Performing Arts Season
Celebrate the popular Mexican festival every Saturday throughout May at Tiki Tiki Bowling Bar. Enjoy a set dinner, live entertainment, games and more. 6-10pm. Adults $199, children $99.
Tai Kwun is shining the spotlight on Hong Kong’s local artists, by hosting a range of performances in the former Central police station. From $250. Tai Kwun, Central. taikwun.hk
MAY 1 - JUN 26 What’s SUP A beginner course offering a complete introduction to stand up paddle boarding (SUP), including safety, equipment and fundamental paddling techniques. 1-4.30pm. $590. Deep Water Bay. asiapacificadventure.com
MAY 1 - JUN 30 Le French May Arts Festival One of the largest cultural events in Asia with more than 150 programmes across two months. Enjoy heritage and contemporary arts, painting and design and music including classical, hip hop and dance. frenchmay.com
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Celebrate the next generation of artists with Art Central’s contemporary art and experimentation exhibition. 11am-6pm. Free. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. artcentralhongkong.com
MAY 21-23 Art Basel Art Basel is back with on-site and virtual exhibitions showcasing artwork from across the globe. $150. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. artbasel.com
