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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.
Swap your clothes for a whole new wardrobe! Take Out Plastic is hosting regular clothes swap events in Hong Kong, so you can change your wardrobe without hurting the planet. We’ve quality-checked it for you and can guarantee the items you’ll find there are not only in great condition, but also super stylish. Take Out Plastic’s next Top Swop will be held this weekend at The Double, a new location in Quarry Bay by the 1880 Hong Kong members’ club. Learn more here.
As the largest international ice hockey competition to be held in Asia, the Hockey 5s will welcome over 80 teams to Hong Kong to play over the course of two weeks. Catch the youth divisions tournament from 20 to 27 April, while the adult divisions will play from 29 April to 4 May. Learn more here.
“Chromaflux” is Sino Group’s large-scale digital art project with non-profit organisation HKWalls. It features a multimedia street-art exhibition that brings together local and international artistic talents in a splendid harbourfront showcase. The digital installation extends the fleeting beauty of street art to a bigger scale and illuminates the Sino LuminArt Façade with a showcase of artistic talent from Hong Kong and beyond. Find out more here.
To celebrate its eighth anniversary, SummerFest is seeing double. In addition to the usual festival at the Central Harbourfront Event Space, this year’s programme also includes a Wan Chai takeover! 26 outdoor events will run alongside the A-Maze-ing Harbourfront entertainment zone. Learn more here.
Women of Hong Kong is partnering with Swop Society to offer you a sustainable spring wardrobe refresh! Come to The Women’s Lounge in Central this weekend where you can swap clothes from your existing wardrobe for some new looks. What’s more, a stylist will be present to give style and colour consultation, so hopefully you can keep those new pieces forever. Learn more here.
Celebrate the one-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Chinese literary giant Jin Yong, also known as Louis Cha, at the “A Path to Glory—Jin Yong’s Centennial Memorial” event!
“The World of Wuxia” takes place at Edinburgh Place and features 10 sculptures by Chinese artist Ren Zhe, a yurt inspired by the film The Eagle-Shooting Heroes, and other scene and costume recreations to transport visitors into the world of battle and glory of Jin Yong’s stories. You can also visit the sculpture exhibition at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Visitors will find 22 character sculptures by Ren alongside sculptural manuscripts, immersive experiences, and a series of seminars and talks. Find out more here.
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The Peninsula Hong Kong’s collaboration with Hong Kong Star Ferry is back by popular demand, so you can enjoy a one-of-a-kind afternoon tea experience while sailing along the Victoria Harbour. The extraordinary “Afternoon Tea on the Harbour” voyage will depart from the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier, and those aboard the iconic vessel can savour the latest seasonal afternoon tea set by The Peninsula Hong Kong, presented alongside soulful live music and stunning views. Learn more here.
American artist Ken Kelleher, better known as Anchorball, is collaborating with retail and entertainment destination Airside for an exciting art project. Visitors will find a series of large-scale sculptures, inflatable installations, and digital art displayed around the mall, each boasting Anchorball’s signature characters. Find out more here.
K11 Musea’s annual art festival returns for another exciting edition! Art Karnival 2024 takes traditional and contemporary Chinese and Asian art as its focus and offers visitors an exhibition of masterpieces by international and local artists, including large-scale installations and interactive artworks, paired with a series of art-inspired food offerings at its dining outlets and artistic pop-ups. Learn more here.
The large-scale outdoor experience “Voyage with Van Gogh” has now taken over the Tsim Sha Tsui side of Victoria Harbour! Visit the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade at night to benefit from the full visual and audio experience. At the chime of every hour, the Cycles film by Spanish artist Vritis of Visura Studio is played, projecting 3D elements of Van Gogh’s paintings onto the iconic Clock Tower, accompanied by an original soundtrack called “Rain or Shine” by local composer Leon Ko and producer Chiu Tsang-hei. Learn more here.
“TeamLab: Continuous” is a large-scale outdoor installation made up of hundreds of egg-shaped sculptures that light up, with colours and sounds changing according to visitors’ interaction with the art. Open from 6.30 pm till 11 pm every day, admission is free but entry is limited. You must pre-register your attendance to secure a ticket. Learn more here.
The late superstar is at the centre of an exhibition by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum: “Timeless Diva: Anita Mui.” Commemorating the two decades since her untimely passing, it displays records, movie posters, stage costumes, awards, film memorabilia, and pop-culture products while looking back on her impressive career. Learn more here.
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