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THE PLANNER
UNTIL AUG 8 Summer Lovecation
Enjoy a variety of themed workshops and live music events held over four consecutive Sundays at Stanley Plaza. The two Sundays in August will include tea and wine tastings by tea specialists from Yú Teahouse. 12pm. Spend over $500 at Stanley Plaza or Murray House.
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UNTIL AUG 6 SummerFest
Jam-packed with summer events, SummerFest returns to the Central Harbourfront Event Space to provide Hongkongers with a wide range of large-scale outdoor recreational activities including a series of 3D summer smileys, light/shadow Maze and handicraft workshops. Free. 9 Lung Wo Road, Central, Hong Kong. summerfest-centralharbourfront.hk
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AUG 12 - 16 HKTDC Food Expo
Hailed as one of the biggest food festivals in Hong Kong, this annual fair attracts trade buyers and brands from across the world. 10am-10pm. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai.
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UNTIL AUG 7 Horizontals
An exhibition showcasing new and recent art pieces from the Capri series by American artist Mark Grotjahn. 11am–7pm. Free. Gagosian, 7/F Pedder Building 12 Pedder Street.
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UNTIL AUG 15 Mirage
Combining traditional Chinese ink painting and modern digital art, artist Rebecca Hon hopes to merge the two distinct forms of art and create a unique contemporary ink painting. 10am-8pm. Free. S510, Block A, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central. jccac.org.hk
AUG 13 - 15 ALICE
Get ready for a wild ride down the rabbit hole with Hong Kong Ballet’s latest performance, ALICE (in wonderland). With captivating costumes by Cirque du Soleil designer Liz Vandal, this show is set to be one of their most eye-catching yet. 7:30pm. $90. Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. hkballet.com
AUG 26 - 29 Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong
The Affordable Art Fair is back, showcasing over a thousand contemporary artworks from 40 local and international galleries. Workshops and tours are available. Times vary. $120. Hall 1E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai.
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AUG 21 Roméo et Juliette
Directed by award-winning Bartlett Sher, this adoption of Shakespeare’s classic, Romeo and Juliet will captivate audiences. 3:40pm. $230. MOViE MOViE, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. cinema.com
AUG 27 - 29 Hong Kong Wedding Fair
Divided into eight themed zones, this fair offers collections of wedding products and services for newly engaged couples. 12-8pm. $20. Hall 3, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai.
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AUG 28 Midsummer Race 2
The second instalment of the Midsummer Race has been scheduled for those that couldn’t make the first. Race across Shing Mun Reservoir in a range of age categories from junior to veteran. 3pm. $220. Shing Mun Reservoir Main Dam, Lower Shing Mun Road, Kam Shan. xterace.com
AUG 29 Hong Kong Living Summer Kids Carnival
Enjoy an afternoon packed with exciting activities including dance classes from Sky Dance Avenue and Move for Life, interactive workshops and bowling. Dress up in your best Hawaiian attire for a chance to win great prizes. 11am-4pm. $50. Tikitiki Bowling Bar, 4/F, Centro, 1A Chui Tong Road, Sai Kung.