THE PLANNER

MAY 1 - JUN 26 Stand Up Paddleboard Explorer Clinic

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

UNTIL MAY 16

Tai Kwun Performing Arts Season

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 9

Mother’s Day

Treat mum to breakfast in bed this Sunday. Head to page 28 for gift ideas.

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

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 19

Buddha’s birthday

Enjoy a mid-week holiday.

MAY 20-23

Art Central

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

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Night

The monthly comedy night is back, showcasing the best comedians in Hong Kong. Performances from Pete Grella, Ryan Hynek, Troy Lewis and Andy Curtain. 8.3010.30pm. From $200. Mudita, 24-30 Ice House Street, Central.

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

JUN 10-13

Vegetarian Food Asia

A exhibition featuring 4,000 natural, vegan and organic products from across the world. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. vegfoodasia.com

JUL 14-20

Hong Kong Book Fair

Enjoy book shopping, literary workshops and seminars in the annual week-long fair. 10am- 10pm. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. hkbookfair.hktdc.com

JUN 14

Dragon Boat (Tuen Ng) Festival

Enjoy the only sport in Hong Kong with its very own public holiday. Cheer the paddlers from Stanley beach throughout the day.

JUN 21 - JUL 30

HKA summer camp

Hong Kong Academy has put together an exciting summer programme featuring a range of creative and sporting activities from Asia Pacific Soccer Schools, Babel Film, Brendan Fitzpatrick, EVA Volleyball, FAUST, ISTA Performing Arts Academy, Mindful Wing Chun, Proactive Sports, Skydance, Tier One Basketball and Top Flight. 3-18 years. From $250.

co-curricular.hkacademy.edu.hk

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