THE PLANNER

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 Watercolour artist Srarh Bent will be showcasing her latest paintings based on Southside’s stunning landscapes including Deep Water Bay, Repulse Bay and Shek O in an online exhibition.

NOV 5-15 Hong Kong International Literary Festival

Going virtual this year for its 20th anniversary. This 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 6-7 Hong Kong Mental Health Conference

Hosted by Mindful HK, this year’s conference will feature over 45 local and international

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 13 Stanley Quiz Night

Southsiders will no longer need to travel into town to enjoy one of Beef & Liberty’s famous quiz nights. Expect top notch banter, dining prizes and happy hour burgers, snacks, desserts all night. $150. 7.30pm. G/F, Stanley Plaza, 23 Carmel Road, Stanley. beef-liberty.com

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.

NOV 5 Southside Online Watercolour Exhibition

Free. sarahwatercolours.com

year’s theme ‘Present Tense, Future 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 speakers. 9am-8pm. $715. 1/F, Exchange Square Block 1 and 2, Connaught Place, Central.

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NOV 7 ImpactHK Donation Day

Donate your unneeded items such as clothing, toiletries and appliances to the Impact HK centre

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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

NOV 26 Thanksgiving Day

Get your turkey in the oven and celebrate a day

of gratitude with friends and family.

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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