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10 things not to miss in Hong Kong this weekend

By Celia Lee 13 March 2024

Header image courtesy of H Queen’s Hong Kong (via Facebook) and “Nocturne—The Haven” (1982–1983). Gilbert Fastenaekens. Courtesy of BnF, Paris. Copyright Gilbert Fastenaekens.

Looking for things to do this weekend? Here’s our rundown of the best events and things to do in Hong Kong. See what else is coming up in our events calendar.

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Photo: The Pizza Project

Last chance to try

This weekend is your last chance to try The Pizza Project’s latest WTF Pizza series. The two exquisite pies on offer are for pistachio lovers. The Ode to Pistachio is a savoury combination of chunky pistachio spread, mortadella mousse, and chips, topped with creamy stracciatella and fior di latte. The must-try sweet option, the Cremino dessert pizza, layers thick pistachio cream, Nutella, and white chocolate fondant on a hot dough. Don’t resist the temptation—try them before they’re gone!

When: Now till 17 March

Where: The Pizza Project, locations across Hong Kong Island

Photo: West Kowloon Cultural District

Go to an arts festival

WestK Fun Fest is opening this Saturday! Families across Hong Kong are invited to take part in this three-week festival celebrating arts and culture. Happening across Xiqu Centre, Art Park, and Freespace in the West Kowloon Cultural District, crowds are treated to a diverse programme including art installations, pop-up performances, stage plays, interactive workshops, and much more! Find out more here.

When: 16 March–7 April

Where: Xiqu Centre, 88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui

Art Park and Freespace, West Kowloon Cultural District, 18 Museum Drive, Tsim Sha Tsui

Photo: CHAT

Celebrating five years of textile art

Opening this weekend at the Centre for Heritage Arts and Textiles (CHAT) is a group exhibition titled “Factory of Tomorrow.” As the inaugural showcase of the centre’s fifth anniversary spring programme, the exhibition features contemporary art alongside newly commissioned works. Also a part of the celebration, a performative installation by local artist Frog King will be introduced on 15 March, then displayed at the Hall of The Mills from 16 to 19 March.

During Arts Month, CHAT is also hosting events, including two performances we’re looking forward to: Ei Arakawa-Nash’s collaboration with local artists at the D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery in CHAT, as well as Norico Sunayama’s “A Sultry World” taking place at Art Central.

When: “Factory of Tomorrow” from 16 March–14 July, Frog Carnival from 15–19 March for 2024, “A Sultry World” from 28–30 March, & Ei Arakawa-Nash performance on 30 March

Where: Locations in The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan

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Photo: Somm

Wine and dine

French restaurant Somm is bringing back #SommWinetoDine this weekend. Kicking off the tasting series is a collaboration between chef Richard Ekkebus and chef Ryota Kanesawa of Ryota Kappou Modern. The dinner menu is available in four or six courses, featuring red-wine-marinated foie gras terrine with Tasmanian cherries, surf clam chawanmushi with green pea and lemon soy sauce, and char siu hot sōmen with Ibérico pork among other dishes. The dessert is an iced Vacherin with meringue, raspberry and lychee sorbet, and rose ice cream. Reserve a table here.

When: 16 March

Where: Somm, 7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central

Meditate on the harbourfront

Taking place at the Wan Chai harbourfront promenade this weekend is a mental health and wellness festival. Visitors are invited to join song and dance performances as well as meditation sessions. Find out more here. Those interested in learning more about mental health can also check out a symposium taking place at Kerry Hotel on Sunday.

When: 16–17 March

Where: HarbourChill, 3 Hung Hing Road, Wan Chai

Photo: H Queen’s Hong Kong (via Facebook)

A legacy of light

On show at H Queen’s is a light-art group exhibition. Titled “Collected Light: From Legacy to Future,” visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the atmospheric exhibition space and admire dazzling artworks created by visionary women artists.

When: Now till 6 April

Where: G/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central

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Photo: Ah Yung Kitchen

Try a cognac pairing dinner

Cantonese restaurant Ah Yung Kitchen is collaborating with cognac brand Martell to present a limited-time tasting menu. Highlights of the selection include braised dried fish maw in brown sauce, braised humphead grouper with garlic, and braised sea cucumber with stuffed shrimp paste in Sichuan sauce. To pair with these dishes, patrons can enjoy pours of Martell Cordon Bleu, Martell Noblige, and Martell XO throughout the dinner. Find out more here.

When: Now till 31 March

Where: Ah Yung Kitchen, B1/F, Nina Hotel Causeway Bay, 18 King’s Road, Causeway Bay

Photo: “Two Women (Gloucester Road)” (1961). Yau Leung. Courtesy of M+, Hong Kong. Copyright Photo Pictorial Publishers Limited.

A special exhibition

A new special exhibition is opening at M+ in collaboration with the French May Arts Festival this weekend. Titled “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Noir and Blanc—A Story of Photography,” the exhibition presents works by internationally celebrated photographers. The exhibition will be structured around three thematic sections: “Aiming for Contrast,” “Light and Shadow,” and “Colour Chart,” each offering a different perspective on black-and-white photography through time.

When: From 16 March

Where: Main Hall Gallery, M+, 38 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District

Photo: “On the Cliff” (2021). Ma Desheng. Acrylic on canvas, 162 x 130 cm. Courtesy of 3812 Gallery.

Wish upon a rock

On show at 3812 Gallery is a touring solo exhibition by Ma Desheng. Titled “Wish Upon a Rock,” the exhibition showcases unreleased works from various periods of Desheng’s career. Drawing inspiration from various art movements, the creations’ dynamic and adaptive style uniquely fuse Chinese art practices with Western sensibilities.

When: 11 March–12 April

Where: 3812 Gallery, 26/F, Wyndham Place, 40 Wyndham Street, Central

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Photo: Grand Majestic Sichuan

Try Sichuan food

As part of the Landmark Tasting Mastery Season, celebrated food critic Susan Jung and chef Theign Phan of Grand Majestic Sichuan are joining hands for a month-long collaboration. The limited off-menu items showcase the best of Sichuan cuisine, inclusive of Sichuan fried “three yellow” chicken, wok-fried grouper fillet, and Sichuan osmanthus ice jelly. Reserve a spot here.

When: Now till 31 March

Where: Grand Majestic Sichuan, Shop 301, 3/F, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road, Central

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Celia Lee

Staff writer

Born and raised in Hong Kong and educated in the UK, Celia is passionate about culture, food, and different happenings in the city. When she’s not busy writing, you can find her scouting for new and trendy restaurants, getting lost in a bookstore, or baking up a storm at home.

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